George Michael – Faith

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Label:	Epic – EPC 460000 1
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country:	Europe
Released:	Oct 30, 1987
Genre:	Electronic, Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:	Soft Rock, Pop Rock

Tracklist

A1	Faith Bass – Deon Estus Guitar – Hugh Burns Organ [Cathedral] – Chris Cameron Vocals – George Michael	3:15
A2	Father Figure Backing Vocals – Shirley Lewis Guitar – Hugh Burns Keyboards [Additional] – Betsy Cook Vocals, Keyboards, Backing Vocals – George Michael	5:36
	I Want Your Sex	(9:13)
A3.1	(Part 1) Rhythm 1 Lust Instruments [All] – George Michael
A3.2	(Part 2) Rhythm 2 Brass In Love Bass – Deon Estus Guitar – Robert Ahwai Horns – Paul Spong, Rick Taylor (5), Steve Sidwell Keyboards – Chris Cameron Keyboards [Additional] – Danny Schogger Vocals, Keyboards – George Michael
A4	One More Try Bass – Deon Estus Keyboards – Chris Cameron Vocals – George Michael	5:49
B1	Hard Day Vocals, Instruments [All] – George Michael	4:47
B2	Hand To Mouth Guitar – Hugh Burns Percussion – Andy Duncan Vocals, Bass, Keyboards – George Michael	4:36
B3	Look At Your Hands Bass – Deon Estus Guitar – J.J. Belle, Lord Monty Keyboards – Danny Schogger Vocals, Drums – George Michael Written-By – David Austin	4:36
B4	Monkey Guitar – Robert Ahwai, Roddy Matthews Vocals, Instruments [All Other] – George Michael	5:05
B5	Kissing A Fool Drums – Ian Thomas Guitar – Hugh Burns, Lee Fothergill Horns – Jamie Talbot, John Altman, Malcolm Griffiths, Mark Chandler, Steve Waterman Piano – Chris Cameron Vocals, Bass – George Michael	4:34

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Records
Copyright © – CBS Records
Copyright © – Epic
Distributed By – CBS Records
Distributed By – CBS Disques S.A.
Recorded At – Puk Recording Studios
Recorded At – Sarm West Studios
Pressed By – CBS, Haarlem – 01 460000
Published By – Morrison Leahy Music Ltd.
Published By – EMI Music Ltd.
Record Company – CBS Inc.

Credits

Arranged By, Producer, Written-By, Liner Notes – George Michael
Design – George Michael, Stylorouge
Engineer – Chris Porter
Engineer [Assistant] – Paul Gomershall*, Paul Wright
Photography By – Russell Young (3)
Photography By [Inside] – Brian Aris

Notes

Issued with hype sticker on sleeve, printed inner sleeve and an inlay sheet with lyrics and picture of George Michael.
The runouts are stamped; the separate letter at the end is etched.
Further post-manufacturing variations:
- there are at least three different hype-stickers in existence, please check photo gallery for details. There might be more.
- there are copies in existence with a Not For Sale (Demonstration Only) stamp on the cover, please check photo gallery for details.
- there are copies in existence with at least two different post-manufacturing Club Edition stickers, e.g. ID No.: EPCCL 15 727-1, and EPCCL 32 670-2. Please check photo gallery for details. There might be more.

℗ 1987 CBS Records/© 1987 CBS Records

On back of sleeve:
Printed in Holland/Imprimé en Hollande/Distribution CBS Records/CBS Disques S.A.

On labels: Made in Holland. EPIC and Epic [logotype] ® CBS Inc.

Recorded at Sarm West and Puk Studios.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 5 099746 000011
Barcode (Scanned EAN 13): 5099746000011
Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
Label Code: LC 0199
Price Code (France, boxed): CB 321
Price Code (Germany, encircled): 58
Price Code (UK, boxed): PX
Other (On labels, five pointed black star): ★
Matrix / Runout (Sleeve, inlay and sticker): 01-460000-20
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 01-460000-1
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 01-460000-2
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): 01 460000-1-A-1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1): 01.460000.2B. 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2): 01 460000-1-A-1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2): 01 460000 6B1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 3): 01 460000 3 A 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 3): 01.460000.2B.1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 4): 01-460000 4A-1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 4): 01 460000 4B-1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 5): 01-460000 5A-1 D
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 5): 01 460000 5B-1 B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 6): 01 460000 5A1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 6): 01 460000 5B1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 7): 01-460000 4 A-1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 7): 01 460000 5B1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 8): 01 460000 3 A 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 8): 01 460000 4B 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 9): 01 460000 2 A - 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 9): 01.460000. 2B. 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 10): 01 460000 5A1 D
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 10): 01.460000. 2B.1 D
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 11): 01 460000-1-A-1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 11): 01 460000 4B 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 12): 01 460000 4 A-1 D
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 12): 01 460000 6B1 D
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 13): 01 460000-1-A-1 F
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 13): 01 460000 4B 1 A
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 14): 01 460000 2 A - 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 14): 01 460000 4B 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 15): 01 460000 3 A 1 c
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 15): 01 460000 5B1 c
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 16): 01 460000 4 A-1 B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 16): 01.460000. 2B.1 C
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 17): 01 460000 5A1 D
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 17): 01 460000 4B 1 E
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 18): 01-460000 4A-1 D
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 18): 01 460000 4B-1 T
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 19): 01-460000 3A-1 A
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 19): 01 460000 4B-1 A
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 20): 01 460000 3 A 1 A
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 20): 01 460000 5B1 B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 21): 01 460000 5A1 A
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 21): 01 460000 5B1 C
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 22): 01 460000-1-A-1 F
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 22): 01 460000 5B1 C
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 23): 01 460000 4 A-1 B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 23): 01 460000 6B 1 B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 24): 01 460000 5A1 D
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 24): 01 460000 5B1 B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 25): 01 460000 3.A 1 A
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 25): 01 460000 4B 1 D
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 26): 01 460000-1-A-1 G
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 26): 01 460000 6B1 B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 27): 01 460000 3 A 1 A
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 27): 01 460000 6B1 A
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 28): 01 460000-1-A-1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 28): 01 460000 3 B 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 29): 01 460000 4 A-1 B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 29): 01.460000. 2B.1 E

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Faith (LP, Album, Stereo, Carrollton Pressing, Vlado Lacquer Cutting, Liner Variation)	Columbia, Columbia, Columbia, Columbia	C 40867, OC 40867, 40867-S1, 40867	US	1987
Recently Edited	Faith (CD, Album)	Epic, Epic	EPC 460000 2, 460000 2	Europe	1987
	Faith (CD, Album, DADC)	Columbia	CK 40867	US	1987
	Faith (Cassette, Album, Pebbled Shell, Dolby B NR)	Columbia, Columbia, Columbia	OCT 40867, CT40867, 40867	US	1987
Recently Edited	Faith (Cassette, Album, Black Chequered Shell, Dolby System)	Epic	EPC 460000 4	Europe	1987

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Reviews

djzlennart Feb 21, 2026
2026. CD rerelase, released yesterday along with Vinyls and Picture Disc https://store.georgemichael.com/products/faith-2026-cd?fbclid=IwY2xjawQGkjBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJaNlNmMWJrZWJsaHNnT1lOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpXCRsoQ8itBEMcMp77OkEJgPgQYA3PSV-vqJVfd2eMWxjRtXzGsMjl-sB0k_aem_91kInrDQD-nPY45NpvGMfQ
Mermaidmotel39 Jun 27, 2025
How come they still haven’t repressed this recently? Are they waiting for the 40th anniversary?
marcoprolo Jul 15, 2023
To me this EU version sounds really good. I'm not sure if the re-issue / or a new 180gram with different Matrices sounds better.. Which tracks you feel aren't that good? I've seen 'Faith' isn't that good mentionend. From that great track I got the 12' Maxi (EU) also. I feel it sound very good. What do you say ? Same or any different to the records' version..? If I remember correct, the favourite track from one Gentleman 'Hand To Mouth' is on the B-Side of the 12' Maxi from 'Faith'..
Same with 'I Want Your Sex.(1&2). What do you feel about it?
To me it's one of the best pop records I got. Well made optical. Inner sleeve, lyrics and the picture inlay fit very good to the sound..
jcc1970 May 16, 2023
"Hand To Mouth" is maybe the best track of the record.
Spatzo- Sep 20, 2022
Edited 3 years ago
Vlado, no Vlado...if you have an original US or European lp in excellent shape, you should be quite happy
harryhenshaw22 Aug 15, 2022
Hope they'll reissue this on 180gram vinyl in the future.
davidhunternyc Aug 6, 2020
I've been streaming this album using Tidal but I am disappointed in the sound quality. Whether original or remastered recordings, I am disappointed and it's not what I remember. Is there a definitive "Faith" recording that most people agree is the best sounding? I just ordered the Columbia 1987 CD, since it's the first, and I hope not to be let down.