"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. The theme of the video was Steve Strange's idea, who decided on a Little Lord Fauntleroy look. In his autobiography, Blitzed!, Strange claimed that the video was banned by the BBC's Top of the Pops as it was considered to be "frightening for children", however it was actually screened on the show on 19 March 1981.

Mind of a Toy

Track listing

7" single (1981) A. "Mind of a Toy" – 3:33 B. "We Move" – 4:00

Mind of a Toy

12" single (1981) A. "Mind of a Toy" (Dance Mix) – 5:13 B1. "We Move" (Dance Mix) – 6:30 B2. "Frequency 7" (Dance Mix) – 5:02

Mind of a Toy

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

References

1981 singles

Songs written by Midge Ure

Visage (band) songs

1980 songs

Songs written by Steve Strange

Songs written by Billy Currie

Songs written by Rusty Egan

Songs written by Dave Formula

Polydor Records singles