DURAN DURAN – RIO LP – EXC/VG+ A1/B1 UK 1982

Duran Duran – Rio
(EMI Records  1982  EMC3411)
Matrix No’s: A1/B1 – UK Pressing

Textured Sleeve in Very Good+ condition
– some wear to edges/corners and small tear at opening edge
Inner Sleeve has a small split in the bottom

Vinyl in Excellent/Very Good+ condition
(there are some surface marks visible on the vinyl which do give some pops/clicks but sound quality is excellent overall)

Duran Duran are an English new wave and synthpop band formed in Birmingham in 1978. The group was formed by keyboardist Nick Rhodes and bass guitarist John Taylor, with the later addition of drummer Roger Taylor, and after numerous personnel changes, guitarist Andy Taylor and lead singer Simon Le Bon.

Rio is the second studio album by English new wave/synthpop band Duran Duran, originally released worldwide on 10 May 1982.

Track listing

All songs written and arranged by Duran Duran.

1. “Rio” – 5:33
2. “My Own Way” – 4:51
3. “Lonely in Your Nightmare” – 3:50
4. “Hungry Like the Wolf” – 3:41
5. “Hold Back the Rain” – 3:59
6. “New Religion” – 5:31
7. “Last Chance on the Stairway” – 4:21
8. “Save a Prayer” – 5:33
9. “The Chauffeur” – 5:10

Personnel

Duran Duran

• Simon Le Bon – lead vocals, vibraphone on “New Religion”, ocarina on “The Chauffeur”, acoustic guitar on “Save a Prayer”
• Nick Rhodes – keyboards, synthesizers, marimba, sound effects, backing vocals on “Last Chance on the Stairway”
• John Taylor – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Andy Taylor – guitars, backing vocals
• Roger Taylor – drums, percussion

Guest musician

• Andy Hamilton – tenor saxophone on “Rio”

Production

• Colin Thurston – production and engineering
• Renate – technician
• Malcolm Garrett – sleeve design
• Patrick Nagel – illustration
• Andy Earl – photography