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85% Proof

ALBUM

85% Proof

Release date: 25th May 2015

Universal-Island Records Ltd.

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About This Album

"85% Proof" is an album by Will Young, released 25th May 2015 via Universal-Island Records Ltd..

About the Artist

Will Young

Will Young

If you like Will Young

Steps

Steps

Take That

Take That

Ella Henderson

Ella Henderson

Liberty X

Liberty X

Gabrielle

Gabrielle

Daniel Bedingfield

Daniel Bedingfield

Girls Aloud

Girls Aloud

Sugababes

Sugababes

Rachel Stevens

Rachel Stevens

The Saturdays

The Saturdays

Versions of this record

85% Proof — other versions

Deluxe editions, anniversary reissues, regional editions and other recordings of this album. Each has its own page with its own pressings and credits.

85% Proof (Deluxe)
Year 2015Tracks 15

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Pressings & releases

85% Proof — release variants

Country, format and catalogue-number detail for each known pressing.

CD · Album
Main
Country UKYear 2015
Island Records · 4733050
Barcode: 6 02547 33050 5
CD · Album · Deluxe Edition
Country UKYear 2015
Island Records · 4733052
Barcode: 6 02547 33052 9
CD · Album · Deluxe Edition · Reissue
Country EuropeYear 2015
Island Records · 4767833
Barcode: 6 02547 67833 1
File · AAC · Album · Deluxe Edition
256 kbps
Country UKYear 2015
Island Records · none
File · FLAC · Album · Deluxe Edition
Country UKYear 2015
Island Records · none

Credits

Production & Engineering

Producer: Jim Eliot
Mixing Engineer: Mark Rankin
Mastering Engineer: Stuart Hawkes

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Confidence Man, Will Young and Ashnikko have signed up for Brighton Pride 2025

Confidence Man, Will Young and Ashnikko have signed up for Brighton Pride 2025

Will Young, Confidence Man, Ashnikko and other artists join Mariah Carey and Sugababes for Brighton Pride's August festival lineup.

25 Mar 2025 • 2:55 pm