Naked Eyes - 2025: Remastered 2-LP Blue Vinyl Album

For listeners seeking Naked Eyes’ 1983 debut on vinyl, this edition brings the British duo’s synth-pop album together with a second LP of B-sides, remixes, and a previously unreleased song. The set is newly remastered by Phil Kinrade at AIR Mastering and pressed on two blue vinyl records.

A gatefold sleeve and new notes by Pete Byrne give this expanded reissue added context for the album and the music around it.

Practical tips

Play the debut LP for the original sequence and its melodic, synth-driven sound. It features the U.S. Top 40 singles “Promises, Promises,” “When the Lights Go Out,” and “Always Something There to Remind Me,” the duo’s synth-pop cover of the Burt Bacharach and Hal David standard. That familiar hit gives longtime fans an immediate point of connection, while the full album lets listeners explore the record beyond its best-known single.

The second LP makes the set especially useful for a focused listening session: it brings together B-sides, remixes by producer Jellybean, and a demo of “Waiting in the Wings,” a previously unreleased song. For a more track-by-track look at the era, compare those alternate versions with the debut album’s original recordings. Jellybean’s material includes a version of “Promises, Promises” with additional vocals by Madonna.

Why it makes sense

This is a broader way to revisit Naked Eyes than a reissue limited to the original album. The extra LP adds related recordings and remixes, giving collectors and curious listeners more of the duo’s musical world in one vinyl set. The new remaster by Phil Kinrade at AIR Mastering is a defining part of this edition, while the blue vinyl and gatefold sleeve make it a distinct physical release for a record collection.

The album’s background also gives the songs useful context. Pete Byrne and Rob Fisher formed Naked Eyes in Bath, England, and their debut arrived in 1983. Its three U.S. Top 40 singles show how the group’s melodic hooks and synth-led arrangements reached a broad audience. New notes by Byrne connect the reissue to one of the duo’s own members.

At a glance

Naked Eyes’ self-titled 1983 debut is presented as a newly remastered vinyl reissue, with a second LP of B-sides, Jellybean remixes, and a demo of “Waiting in the Wings.” The set is pressed on two blue vinyl records and housed in a gatefold sleeve with new notes by Pete Byrne. For a practical listening scenario, start with the original album’s three U.S. Top 40 singles, then move to the companion LP to hear the related versions and additional material.

Should you buy it?

Choose this edition if you want the Naked Eyes debut on vinyl and value an expanded presentation over a release centered only on the original album. It brings the familiar hits together with B-sides, remixes, and an unreleased-song demo, while its remaster, blue vinyl, gatefold sleeve, and Byrne’s new notes give the collection a clear identity. It suits fans returning to the duo’s 1983 record as well as listeners exploring its synth-pop sound through both the album and its companion material.