In March 1987, “Polydor” label released “Running in the Family”, the seventh Level 42 studio album. It was recorded in 1986, at “Sarm West” and “Maison Rouge”, and was produced by Wally Badarou, Mark King, Phil Gould, Boon Gould, Wally Badarou, Mike Lindup, Gary Barnacle and Krys Mach. The album was certified 2 x Platinum in the UK by “BPI”.
Personnel:

• Boon Gould– lead and rhythm guitars
• Wally Badarou– keyboards, backing vocals
• Mike Lindup– keyboards, backing vocals
• Gary Barnacle– saxophone
• Krys Mach – saxophone
• Mark King– lead vocals, bass
• Phil Gould– drums

Track listing:

1. Lessons in Love – Wally Badarou,  Boon Gould, Mark King
2. Children Say – Mark King, Mike Lindup, Phi Gould
3. Running in the Family – Phil Gould, Wally Badarou, Mark King
4. It’s Over – Mark King, R. Gould, Wally Badarou
5. To Be with You Again – Mark King, R. Gould
6. Two Solitudes – Mark King, Phil Gould, Mike Lindup
7. Fashion Fever – Mark King, Phil Gould, R. Gould, Mike Lindup
8. The Sleepwalkers – Mark King, Phil Gould
9. Freedom Someday – Mark King, Phil Gould, R. Gould, Mike Lindup