WILL POWERS – Adventures in Success Vinyl Single Island 0-99867 Sterling VG++
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Oct 14, 2025 Sold Date
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Up for sale is a vintage 12” vinyl single of Will Powers – Adventures in Success, released in 1983 on Island Records (Catalog #0-99867). This experimental spoken-word dance record was the creation of photographer and artist Lynn Goldsmith, who adopted the Will Powers persona. The track features contributions from major names including Sting, Nile Rodgers, Todd Rundgren, and Carly Simon, making it a fascinating collaboration and a cult favorite among collectors of new wave and early 80s synth-pop.

• Artist: Will Powers (Lynn Goldsmith)

• Title: Adventures in Success

• Format: 12” Vinyl, 33 ⅓ RPM

• Label: Island Records – 0-99867

• Year: 1983

• Pressing: Sterling pressing, as etched in the runout

• Side A: Adventures in Success (Vocal)

• Side B: Adventures in Success (Dub Copy) / Instrumental

• Vinyl Condition: Excellent (VG++), glossy

• Sleeve Condition: Excellent, very light shelf wear, strong spine (see photos)

• Inner Sleeve: Original Island Records paper sleeve

This record is part social satire, part dance track, blending motivational speech parody with funky 80s production. A rare collectible for fans of Island Records, new wave, and quirky 80s oddities.

📦Stored upright in a smoke-free home. Ships in a clear protective sleeve and sturdy mailer.

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