Play Deep
Play Deep is the debut studio album by the English rock band The Outfield, released by Columbia Records in 1985. The album received widespread popularity with the success of their debut single, "Say It Isn't So" (a regional number-one hit), which reached number 18 on the U.S. rock chart, and the follow up single, "Your Love", reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986. Play Deep peaked at number 9 on the U.S. albums chart[2] and was later certified double Platinum. In total, four of the tracks reached the charts: the aforementioned two, along with "Everytime You Cry" and "All the Love".
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| Released | 12 November 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1985 | |||
| Studio | AIR Studios, London | |||
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| Length | 38:40 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | William Wittman | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
The singles, "Your Love" and "All the Love", reached numbers 83 and 96, respectively, on the British singles charts.
Track listing
All songs written by John Spinks.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Say It Isn't So" | 3:48 |
| 2. | "Your Love" | 3:36 |
| 3. | "I Don't Need Her" | 3:51 |
| 4. | "Everytime You Cry" | 4:29 |
| 5. | "61 Seconds" | 4:18 |
| 6. | "Mystery Man" | 4:04 |
| 7. | "All the Love" | 3:32 |
| 8. | "Talk to Me" | 3:34 |
| 9. | "Taking My Chances" | 3:37 |
| 10. | "Nervous Alibi" | 3:52 |
| Total length: | 38:40 | |
Charts
| Chart (1985) | Peak position | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 9 | US: 2× platinum |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | "Say It Isn't So" | US Albums Rock Tracks | 18 |
| 1986 | "Your Love" | UK Singles Chart | 83 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 6 | ||
| US Album Rock Tracks | 7 | ||
| "All the Love" | UK Singles Chart | 96 | |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 19 | ||
| US Album Rock Tracks | 14 | ||
| "Everytime You Cry" | US Billboard Hot 100 | 66 | |
| US Album Rock Tracks | 20 | ||
Personnel
The Outfield
- Tony Lewis – bass guitar, vocals
- John Spinks – guitars, vocals
- Alan Jackman – drums, percussion
Production
- Produced by William Wittman
- Executive Producer: Rick Chertoff
- Recorded by William Wittman and Andy "Carb" Canelle
- Mixed by William Wittman and John Agnello
- Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound NY
Notes
- DeGagne, Mike. The Outfield – Play Deep: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- Play Deep Awards allmusic.com. Retrieved January 29, 2015.