The Northern Pikes – Big Blue Sky (1987, Canada, Translucent Blue Vinyl LP) — Virgin VI‑5001
A visually striking Canadian pressing of Big Blue Sky, the 1987 debut album from The Northern Pikes. Pressed on translucent blue vinyl and released by Virgin Records Canada, this LP blends jangly rock, melodic hooks, and prairie‑infused songwriting. Includes standout tracks “Jackie T,” “Lonely House,” “Love and a Muscle,” and the title track “Big Blue Sky.” Produced by Rick Hutt and Frazer Hill, with songwriting credits to Semko, Fovent, and Bryck.
Details
Label: Virgin Records
Format: Vinyl LP, Stereo, Translucent Blue
Country: Canada
Genre: Rock / Alternative / Prairie Pop
Year: 1987
Catalog #: VI‑5001
Tracklist
Side One: Hammond Song • You Took Advantage of Me • Things I Do for Money • Just Another Guy • Dancing in a Dangerous City Side Two: Jackie T • Lonely House • Love and a Muscle • Never Again • Big Blue Sky
