Album dossier / 1982
New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds · New Wave/Synth-Pop
Produced by 20-year-old Peter Walsh (fresh off Heaven 17's Penthouse and Pavement) after he saw the band play a small gig in Liege, Belgium, Simple Minds' fifth album was written at Rockfield Studios and recorded at The Townhouse in London; its brighter, more cinematic synth-and-guitar sound and Jim Kerr's newly optimistic lyrics broke the band into the UK top 3 and directly influenced U2's The Unforgettable Fire.
Record facts
- Label
- Virgin Records
- Producer
- Peter Walsh
- Chart peak
- #3 UK
- Notable tracks
- Promised You a Miracle
- Glittering Prize
- New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Artist & discography
Campaign & landing routes
No dedicated campaign yet — use the community prompt to request one.
A full campaign landing page has not been published for this record yet.
Fan signal board
Tell the team what you want next from this record. Your choice is stored as a real campaign-interest signal that can guide Fan Zone, marketing, and production work.
Source register
en.wikipedia.org, loudersound.com · cover art: coverartarchive.org
Last enriched: 2026-08-26