Peter Godwin – Images Of Heaven (US 12″ EP)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1982

Vinyl-only 12″ EP

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“Images Of Heaven” was the second 12″ EP released by English new wave musician Peter Godwin. The EP contained different track listings depending on the country of release. The song “Images of Heaven” became a “cult favorite on New Wave radio stations. None of the songs contained on this EP appeared on Godwin’s only full-length studio LP “Correspondence”. Neither this EP nor the LP “Correspondence” have been released on CD.

Mix titles on Side A are not listed on the release.

Two music videos were released for “Images Of Heaven” a censored and uncensored version.

SIDE A:
Images Of Heaven (Dance Mix) 4:59
Torch Song For The Heroine (Extended Version) 5:40
Producer – Midge Ure

SIDE B:
Emotional Disguise (Vocal) 4:15
Emotional Disguise (Instrumental) 4:15

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Polydor – PX-1-504, Polydor – 2141 604
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:

NOTES:
“Nobody blessed me with power to reach my love one cheap illusion can still be divine”

Printed in U.S.A.

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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DAC:
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DJ XREY
DJ XREY
April 14, 2024 2:57 pm

Looking fine as ever, here’s a fan vid of Mr. Godwin performing “Images” acoustic, then live-to-track at iconic gay nightclub Numbers in Houston back in July 2012:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVkru4XtxXI

DJ XREY
DJ XREY
April 14, 2024 1:46 pm

OMG I was just watching this classic song the other day on YT!
I only have the promo 12″ and the EP was always elusive, so thanks for posting! Another fave is the follow-up “Baby’s In The Mountain” that also got airplay in L.A. on KROQ

Retro Hound
Retro Hound
April 12, 2024 12:30 am

Wow love it!! The new wave sounds that could only come from that time period are just heavenly! In an era that produced this, Peter Schilling and Fiction Factory among many others, we were so lucky to experience it (and spoiled). Thank you Paul!!

Kris
Kris
April 11, 2024 11:51 pm

Oh My Lord! Finally. This one is on my very short list of vinyl rips and you have made a dream come true. Sounds better than ever on vinyl!!

Todd
April 11, 2024 5:22 pm

This is already a favorite. Can’t wait to hear the full 12″!

Mischa
Mischa
April 11, 2024 2:14 pm

Thank you very much!

Dean
Dean
April 11, 2024 1:59 pm

Fantastic find! Thank you.

Martika
Martika
April 11, 2024 1:59 pm

Thank you for another super fine release! I see Torch Song For The Heroine was produced by none other than MIDGE URE! That should be interesting.

Glen
Glen
Reply to  Martika
April 11, 2024 8:57 pm

I’ve never heard of this before, but the involvement of Ure and Warren Cann on drums is intriguing.

DJ XREY
DJ XREY
Reply to  Glen
April 14, 2024 1:48 pm

As an Ultravox fanatic I missed Midge & Warren’s involvement because the 12″ didn’t list them IIRC

Dino
Dino
April 11, 2024 11:27 am

A thank you is not enough for this amazing EP rip!!! It was one of the finest 80s releases and a classic new wave, representing the 80s!! You’re the best Paul!!

Jeff
Jeff
April 11, 2024 10:43 am

Although I haven’t requested this one, Paul, I am so ecstatic that you’ve posted it. Such wonderful memories of this song. Again, although I love so much of what you post (okay, EVERYTHING!!!), I really get jazzed when it’s a New Wave song. This one is an ultimate fave of mine!!

Jeff

DJ XREY
DJ XREY
Reply to  Jeff
April 14, 2024 1:49 pm

YES! Always got a great response from dancers when I slipped this on after “Baby’s in The Mountain”

Jeff
Jeff
Reply to  DJ XREY
April 14, 2024 6:51 pm

Way cool!! I love hearing from DJs who spin the music I love!! Thanks!!

Jeff