Synchronicity – The Police (Vinyl 12" LP)
Released in 1983, Synchronicity is the fifth and final studio album by The Police, and arguably their most ambitious and critically acclaimed work. Inspired in part by Carl Jung’s theory of meaningful coincidences, the album weaves complex lyrical themes with refined production, blending new wave, pop, and rock with darker philosophical undertones. Recorded at AIR Studios in Montserrat and Le Studio in Québec, Synchronicity became a global success and solidified the band’s place in music history.
Key Highlights
- Features the massive international hit “Every Breath You Take”, along with “King of Pain” and “Wrapped Around Your Finger”
- A polished fusion of atmospheric textures, rhythmic experimentation, and sharp lyricism
- Nominated for five Grammy Awards and winner of three, including Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group
- Widely reissued in deluxe formats, including half-speed mastered vinyl and coloured editions
- Album artwork varies by pressing—original versions were issued with 36 different cover variations
Tracklisting
Side A
1. Synchronicity I
2. Walking in Your Footsteps
3. O My God
4. Mother
5. Miss Gradenko
6. Synchronicity II
Side B
7. Every Breath You Take
8. King of Pain
9. Wrapped Around Your Finger
10. Tea in the Sahara
Fun Fact
“Every Breath You Take” is often misinterpreted as a romantic ballad, but Sting has described it as a song about obsession, surveillance, and control.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A landmark of 1980s pop-rock that captures the peak and finale of The Police’s studio output
- Exceptional production quality that shines in high-fidelity vinyl formats
- Features some of the most recognisable and enduring songs of the decade
- Essential for fans of conceptual albums, literary lyricism, and genre-defining new wave
Synchronicity is a masterfully crafted farewell—sophisticated, sonically rich, and culturally iconic. A cornerstone album for any serious vinyl collection.