On October 12, 1979, “Acrobat” label released “Mr. Universe”, the second Gillan studio album. It was recorded June – Jule 1979, at “Kingsway Recorders” in London, and was produced by Paul “Chas” Watkins, Ian Gillan, Colin Towns and John McCoy.

Personnel:

• Ian Gillan – vocals, harmonica
• Bernie Tormé – guitar
• Colin Towns – keyboards, flute
• John McCoy – bass
• Mick Underwood – drums, percussion
• Paul “Chas” Watkins – engineer
• George Peckham – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Ian Gillan and Colin Towns, except where noted.

1. Second Sight – Colin Towns
2. Secret of the Dance
3. She Tears Me Down – Colin Towns
4. Roller
5. Mr. Universe
6. Vengeance
7. Puget Sound – Ian Gillan, Colin Towns, John McCoy, Bernie Tormé, Mick Underwood
8. Dead of Night
9. Message in a Bottle
10. Fighting Man – Colin Town