Thompson Twins - We Are Detective (12" Single) (1983) Vinyl 12" Single • IMPORT

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Import from UK. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, surface impressions (front/back). Surface abrasions near top on front. Inner-sleeve is Plastic. Spine shows mild-wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. We Are Detective (More Clues)
2. Lucky Day (Space Mix)

About The Record:

We Are Detective (12" Single), by Thompson Twins, released in 1983 on Arista Records, is an extended vinyl edition of the band's synth-pop track from their third studio album Quick Step & Side Kick. With a runtime of approximately 6:05, the 12" version features a remixed take on the original, paired with the B-side Lucky Day, and some editions included bonus remixes of tracks like Love Lies Fierce and Frozen in Time. Written by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway, the song's playful, detective-themed lyrics, inspired by the Tintin characters Thomson and Thompson, reflect the band's shift to polished 1980s pop. Historically significant, it reached No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart, marking their second Top 10 hit after In the Name of Love, boosting the album's success during the synth-pop era. The hit single We Are Detective also charted at No. 48 in New Zealand, signaling the band's rising global popularity before their 1984 hits like Hold Me Now and Doctor! Doctor!.