Paul McCartney – Spies Like Us 12" Picture Disc 1985 UK Grampian Townhouse NM/VG

80s POP-ROCK & SOUNDTRACK COLLECTIBLE: Paul McCartney – Spies Like Us (Original December 1985 UK 12" Picture Disc — Townhouse Master / Grampian Pressing)

Elevate your Fab Four collection with this authentic, original December 1985 UK first-pressing 12" picture disc of Paul McCartney’s hit single, "Spies Like Us" (Parlophone / MPL – 12RP 6118 R).

Composed as the theme song for John Landis's classic comedy starring Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd, this track became McCartney’s final Top 10 solo single in the U.S.. Co-produced by McCartney alongside legendary producers Phil Ramone and Hugh Padgham, the release delivers an uptempo blend of driving synthesizer work, heavy electronic drums, and dynamic club arrangements.

The technical lineage of this limited-edition release connects London’s premier mastering rooms with Scotland's independent manufacturing heritage. The audio lacquers were cut at The Townhouse Studios in London—famous for defining punchy 1980s drum production—while the physical picture disc was pressed at Grampian Records in Annandale, Scotland. Featuring full-color graphics of McCartney, Chase, and Aykroyd sealed within clear vinyl, this maxi-single includes specialized dance mixes and the Wings-era track "My Carnival (Party Mix)".

The Technical & Pressing Profile

• Artist: Paul McCartney

• Title: Spies Like Us

• Label & Catalog Number: Parlophone / MPL – 12RP 6118 R

• Format: 12" Vinyl Single, Picture Disc, Stereo, 33 ⅓ RPM

• Release Date: December 2, 1985

• Country of Origin: United Kingdom

• Genre / Style: Electronic, Rock, Stage & Screen, Synth-Pop, Pop Rock, Soundtrack

• Producers: Paul McCartney, Phil Ramone, Hugh Padgham

• Mastering Studio: The Townhouse Studios, London (Machine-stamped Townhouse)

• Pressing Plant: Grampian Records, Annandale, Scotland (Stamped/etched GRAMPIAN)

• Packaging: Original thick clear PVC display sleeve

• Matrix / Runout (Side A): GRAMPIAN 12 RP 6118 A B Townhouse

• Matrix / Runout (Side B): GRAMPIAN 12 RP 6118 B Townhouse B

Condition & Grading

Graded conservatively using standard Goldmine parameters:

• Record Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

  The picture disc displays clean, vibrant full-color artwork and sharp gloss. The Townhouse lacquer cut delivers crisp high-frequency synths and robust low-end punch across the dance and party mixes with excellent audio presence.

• Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)

  Housed in its original thick clear PVC sleeve, showing standard handling and shelf wear consistent with mid-1980s plastic display housing.

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection

Original 1980s British picture discs from Grampian Records represent unique short-run production runs commissioned by major UK labels for holiday promotions. Mastered directly from the studio tapes at London's Townhouse Studios, this single combines mid-80s cinematic nostalgia with punchy analog engineering. Preserved in Near Mint condition, this 12" single stands as an eye-catching visual centerpiece and audio document for Paul McCartney and Beatles solo collectors.

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Add this limited 1985 UK Paul McCartney Spies Like Us 12" picture disc to your collection today!