Simple Minds Discography Map - Albums in Order | Music Wall Art Print Gift
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PRINT SIZES:
A2 Giclée Art Print - 16x23" / 42x59.4 cm | A1 Giclée Art Print - 23x33" / 59.4x84.1 cm | Visuals are representative of products in frames.
Simple Minds Discography Map - Every Album in Order
My Simple Minds discography map is a music wall art print showing every studio album in order, designed as a gift for fans tracing one of the most stylistically restless careers in Scottish rock. From Life in a Day in 1979 through to the most recent studio release, each album sits on the map as a station, and every musician who played on a record runs as a tube line connecting the albums they appear on.
When I'm researching a Simple Minds discography map this detailed, I work from album liner notes, verified session credit data and decades of music archives. The Simple Minds map traces over four decades of recorded output, with Jim Kerr on vocals and Charlie Burchill on guitar as the two constant running lines through every album, alongside the original line-up of Derek Forbes on bass through the classic early period (his line terminating at Once Upon a Time), Mick MacNeil on keyboards through to Real Life, Brian McGee on drums on the early records, then Mel Gaynor taking up the long drum line from Sons and Fathers onwards for much of the catalogue. Producer lines mark John Leckie on the early new-wave records, Steve Hillage on Sons and Fathers and Sparkle in the Rain, Jimmy Iovine on Once Upon a Time for the stadium-rock pivot, Trevor Horn on Street Fighting Years, and the various producers across the later catalogue.
A Music Wall Art Print Gift for Simple Minds Fans
This is the kind of art print that rewards a close look. Fans tracing the band's arc from the European art-rock early records through the breakthrough New Gold Dream, the stadium-rock peaks of Sparkle in the Rain, Once Upon a Time and Street Fighting Years, the politically-engaged mid-period, the long late career through to the recent records, will see exactly which musicians shaped each record. It hangs as a music map on a feature wall, a lounge, a studio or a hallway, and works as a milestone gift for any long-term Simple Minds fan.
I print every map on archival paper using a Giclée process, in A1 and A2 landscape formats, framed or unframed. You can browse the full 80s Albums collection for related artists from the same era.
What This Simple Minds Music Map Shows
- Every studio album in order: the full Simple Minds discography mapped from 1979 onward, each release positioned as a station on the line.
- Every credited musician: Kerr and Burchill as the two constant lines, Forbes, MacNeil, Gaynor and the rotating cast across the catalogue, plus producers and session contributors.
- Branch lines for one-off contributors: short lines mark musicians who only appear on a single record, giving you a visual sense of how each stylistic shift brought in different collaborators.
- Research-led design: built from liner notes, verified credit data and music archives, not pulled from streaming metadata.
- Giclée wall art print: printed on archival paper, available in A1 and A2 landscape, framed or unframed.
Questions About the Simple Minds Discography Map
Is this a Giclée wall art print?
Yes. I print every discography map using a Giclée process on archival paper, which gives a sharp, fade-resistant finish suitable for long-term display.
What sizes does the Simple Minds map come in?
A1 landscape (594 x 841mm) and A2 landscape (420 x 594mm), framed in black or white or supplied unframed.
Does the map show every Simple Minds album in order?
Yes. Every studio album from Life in a Day in 1979 onward is mapped chronologically.
Is this a good gift for a Simple Minds fan?
It's designed for fans who already know the records well. The detail rewards close reading, which makes it a strong milestone gift for a long-term collector, a birthday or a retirement.
Who designed this music map?
I designed and researched it personally as part of my discography maps series at mikebellmaps.com.
More Music Maps and Discography Wall Art Prints
If you're collecting 1980s rock maps, the Cure discography map works as a natural pairing. You can also browse all my music map gifts for music fans for more discography wall art prints.
Shipping & Fulfilment
No import duties - fulfilled locally in the UK, USA, and EU
Free tracked delivery across the UK, US, and EU (Royal Mail in the UK). Printed, mounted, framed, and packed in an average of 1--2 business days, then shipped in an average of 3--5 business days. Estimated delivery dates are shown at checkout.
Schedules are subject to workshop workloads across the UK, EU, USA, Canada, and Australia.
- Ready-to-hang framed art prints, fully assembled out of the box
- Handmade Italian wooden frames in solid, real wood
- Available in oak, black, and white finishes, with red, yellow, and blue on selected products
- Slim modern gallery profile: 1.5cm wide and deep on A2, 2cm wide and deep on A1
- Premium plexiglass glazing, lightweight and shatter-resistant for safe global shipping
- Museum-quality giclée printing for exceptional detail and colour accuracy
- 230gsm premium fine art paper with a textured matte finish
- Archival, acid-free stock for long-term colour stability
- Stretched canvas option available on a 4cm deep floater frame
- Pre-fitted sawtooth hangers and rubber bumpers, ready for portrait or landscape display
- Made to order, printed locally, shipped worldwide in protective packaging
Tube Map Print Accuracy & Updates
Every one of my prints is the result of my detailed research, cross-referencing, and design refinement. Each tube map is handcrafted to present the most accurate possible picture of an artist’s recording history, a film’s storyline, or a cultural timeline.
I take pride in the precision behind every connection, date, and credit featured across the collection.
Meticulous Research, Human Process
My research combines album liner notes, musicians' inputs, session archives, fan databases, interviews, and verified public sources to ensure each map is factually sound.
However, even the most carefully researched projects can contain minor errors or omissions, especially when dealing with complex discographies and multi-decade histories.
Community Feedback & Collaboration
I actively welcome feedback from fans, collectors, and artists who spot inconsistencies or have new information to share. Each correction helps refine future editions and strengthens the historical accuracy of the maps.
Contributors who provide verified updates receive discounts on future orders as a thank-you for their diligence and support.
Commitment to Quality
Accuracy isn’t just a promise, it’s part of the creative process. Every update and reprint reflects a commitment to truth, design integrity, and respect for the Music, Movie, and other stories represented.
I value the relationship with my customers and the collaboration that ensures these works continue to evolve and stay relevant.
I will always strive to combine artistic expression with documentary accuracy, celebrating creativity through precision and openness.
How to Care for Your Art Print
Thank you for choosing a Mike Bell Maps Giclee Print. To ensure your artwork remains as vibrant as the day it was printed for the next century, please follow these professional handling guidelines:
1. The "Clean Hands" Rule - Giclee prints are created with archival pigment inks that sit on the surface of the 230 gsm paper. Natural skin oils can transfer to the ink. We recommend washing and drying your hands thoroughly before handling or wearing white cotton "archival" gloves if available.
2. Avoid the "Roll-Back" - If your print arrived in a tube, let it flatten naturally. Lay it on a clean, flat surface and place a few heavy, smooth objects (like books) on the corners. Never roll the print tightly in the opposite direction, as this can "stress" the heavy paper fibres and cause creasing.
3. Framing is Protection - To ensure the 100+ year lightfastness guarantee, we recommend framing your print behind UV-protective glass or acrylic. Always use acid-free mounting materials (like the mounts provided in our framed options) to prevent "paper burn" or yellowing over time.
4. Location Matters - While our inks are gallery-standard, prolonged exposure to direct, harsh sunlight can eventually affect any pigment. For maximum longevity, hang your map in a location that avoids consistent direct afternoon sun and high-humidity environments (like bathrooms).
5. Dusting - If your print is unframed, never use water or cleaning sprays. A soft, dry microfiber cloth or a clean squirrel-hair brush is all that is needed to remove surface dust.
