We are the World
Various
50 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 8178317 |
| Excel File Row | 354 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:11:33 |
| Pressing Year | 1985 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 2ND |
| Country of Pressing | Europe |
| Record Label | CBS |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | CBS 26454 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | PAL 40043-1N D 01-26454-2A-1 ("Stampa EU RE 1985 x Etichetta rossa CBS") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | PBL 40043-1J JC 01-26454-1B-1 |
| Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Pop |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
The recording of "We Are The World", which took place on the night of 28 January 1985 immediately after the American Music Awards, is one of the most legendary sessions in musical history. Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie, co-producers of the track written with Michael Jackson, faced the challenge of bringing together 45 global superstars. To maintain discipline and unite talents of such calibre, Jones had an eloquent sign hung at the entrance of the A&M studio: "Lasciate il vostro ego alla porta". This warning not only created an atmosphere of cohesion and humility, but also allowed the recording of the lead vocals and choir to be completed in just ten hours, a titanic undertaking that underlines the profound sense of shared mission and the rare professionalism of all participants, whose legacy is imprinted in every groove of this historic pressing, a true cornerstone for any respectable record collection.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - We Are The World (7:02)
- A2 - If Only For The Moment, Girl (3:44)
- A3 - Just A Little Closer (3:53)
- A4 - Trapped (5:11)
- B1 - Tears Are Not Enough (4:21)
- B2 - 4 The Tears In Your Eyes (2:45)
- B3 - Good For Nothing (3:35)
- B4 - Total Control (3:38)
- B5 - A Little More Love (2:54)
- B6 - Trouble In Paradise (4:34)
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