Peter Gabriel - So

Peter Gabriel's So is one of the defining art-pop albums of the 1980s, bringing together adventurous studio production, global rhythmic influences and a set of songs that became some of the most recognisable of his career. Originally released in 1986, the album marked a point where Gabriel's experimental instincts and a more direct pop sensibility met with remarkable precision.

Working with producer Daniel Lanois, Gabriel built the record around dense but carefully organised arrangements: layered percussion, atmospheric keyboards, sharply defined bass and guitar parts, and vocal performances that move from intimate to theatrical. The album's sound helped establish a template for sophisticated mainstream pop in the second half of the decade while retaining the exploratory character of Gabriel's earlier solo work.

So includes material that ranges from expansive, rhythm-driven pop to quieter and more reflective pieces, with contributions from a broad circle of musicians and collaborators. Its combination of art-rock ambition and accessible songwriting helped the album reach a far wider audience without sacrificing the detail and unusual textures that had long defined Gabriel's music.

This 12-inch vinyl edition is a catalogue pressing of the landmark album. The supplied PIAS/Integral listing identifies it as catalogue number PGLPR5 on Virgin UK, with a 2026 release date for this pressing. No colour variant or special packaging detail has been supplied, so it is listed here as the standard LP edition.