A bold and theatrical debut, Sophisticated Boom Boom (1984) introduced Dead Or Alive with a striking fusion of synth‑goth attitude, Hi‑NRG dance rhythms and Pete Burns’ unmistakable vocal presence. Mixing club‑ready electronics with dramatic pop hooks, the album includes their first charting single — a flamboyant cover of “That’s The Way (I Like It)” — alongside the underground favourite “Misty Circles.” This Music On Vinyl edition arrives on translucent purple 180g vinyl, individually numbered and housed in a deluxe leather‑laminate sleeve.

Track Listing

1. I’d Do Anything
2. That’s The Way (I Like It)
3. Absolutely Nothing
4. What I Want
5. Far Too Hard
6. You Make Me Wanna
7. Sit On It
8. Wish You Were Here
9. Misty Circles
10. Do It

Features

• 180g audiophile vinyl
• Limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies
• Translucent purple coloured vinyl
• Deluxe sleeve with leather laminate finish
• Features “Misty Circles” & “That’s The Way (I Like It)”
• Music On Vinyl edition (MOVLP2121)

Information

Artist: Dead Or Alive
Title: Sophisticated Boom Boom
Format: Vinyl LP, 180g, Limited Edition, Translucent Purple
Label: Music On Vinyl
Catalogue No.: MOVLP2121
Barcode: 8719262044357
Country: Netherlands
Released: 2016 (MOV reissue)
Original Release: 1984
Genre: Pop / Electronic
Style: Synth‑Pop / Hi‑NRG / New Wave
Speed: 33 RPM
Record Size: 12"
Packaging: Deluxe leather‑laminate sleeve