Play Deep is the debut studio album by English rock band the Outfield, released on 12 November 1985 by Columbia Records. The album received widespread popularity with the success of their debut single, "Say It Isn't So" (a regional number-one hit), which reached number 18 on the U.S. rock chart, and the follow-up single, "Your Love", which reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986. Play Deep peaked at number 9 on the U.S. albums chart and was later certified double Platinum. In total, four of the tracks reached the charts: the aforementioned two, along with "Everytime You Cry" and "All the Love".
The singles, "Your Love" and "All the Love", reached numbers 83 and 96, respectively, on the UK Singles Chart.
Track listing
Personnel The Outfield Tony Lewis – lead vocals and backing vocals, bass John Spinks – guitar, lead vocals on "Taking My Chances" and backing vocals Alan Jackman – drums
Additional musicians Reg Webb – keyboards Frank Callaghan – additional vocals Grahame Leslie – additional vocals
Technical William Wittman – production, recording, mixing Rick Chertoff – executive production Andy "Carb" Canelle – recording John Agnello – mixing George Marino – mastering at Sterling Sound (New York City)
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for Play Deep Chart (1986) Peakposition
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for Play Deep Chart (1986) Position Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM) 89 US Billboard 200 17
Certifications
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