Mind of a Toy

"Mind of a Toy"
Single by Visage
from the album Visage
B-side	"We Move", "Frequency 7"
Released	2 March 1981
Format	7", 12"
Recorded	Genetic Studios, 1980
Genre	Synthpop, new wave
Length	3:33
Label	Polydor
Writer(s)	Steve Strange, Midge Ure, Billy Currie, John McGeoch, Rusty Egan, Dave Formula
Producer(s)	Midge Ure, Visage
Visage singles chronology
"Fade to Grey" (1980) "Mind of a Toy" (1981) "Visage" (1981)

"Mind of a Toy" is the third single by the British pop group Visage, released on Polydor Records in March 1981. It was taken from the band's eponymous debut album, following up their international hit "Fade to Grey".

Music video

The music video for the single was directed by former 10cc members Godley & Creme, who had branched out into video production by that time.^[1] The storyline was again Steve Strange's idea, who decided on a Little Lord Fauntleroy look. The disturbing video was banned by Top of the Pops as it was considered to be "frightening for children".^[2]

Track listing

• 7" single (1981)^[3]

A. "Mind of a Toy" – 3:33

B. "We Move" – 4:00

• 12" single (1981)^[4]

A. "Mind of a Toy" (Dance Mix) – 5:13

B1. "We Move" (Dance Mix) – 6:30

B2. "Frequency 7" (Dance Mix) – 5:02

Personnel

• Steve Strange – lead vocals
• Midge Ure – guitar, lead vocals
• Billy Currie – synthesizer
• John McGeoch – guitar
• Rusty Egan – drums, electronic drums programming
• Dave Formula – synthesizer

Chart performance

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