Dem Vinyl Boyz EP 151 - Synchronicity - The Police

In this episode of Dem Vinyl Boyz, we dive into the atmospheric depths and emotional complexities of Synchronicity, the final studio album from The Police. Released in 1983, this Grammy-winning record is a masterclass in new wave, post-punk, and pop rock, showcasing the trio—Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland—at the height of their artistic powers and on the verge of implosion.

Synchronicity is more than an album—it’s a psychological rollercoaster. Inspired in part by Carl Jung’s theory of meaningful coincidences, the record explores themes of obsession, paranoia, spiritual connection, and disintegration, both personal and societal. From the urgent rhythms of “Synchronicity I” to the eerie unraveling in “Synchronicity II,” and the haunting isolation of “Tea in the Sahara,” the album captures the inner turmoil that mirrored the band’s own fracturing relationships.

Of course, we can’t forget the massive hit that defined the '80s—“Every Breath You Take.” Though often mistaken for a love ballad, the song is a chilling meditation on surveillance and control, and it remains one of the most misunderstood and iconic songs in pop history.

Recorded at AIR Studios on Montserrat and in Quebec, this was a technological leap for The Police, pushing their sound into more polished, layered production while still capturing the urgency of a band teetering on the edge.

Join us as we spin Synchronicity on vinyl, reflect on the legacy of The Police, break down the album track-by-track, and talk about why this might be one of the greatest—and most conflicted—swan songs in rock history.

For decades, people who enjoyed music on vinyl records instead of CDs or MP3s were considered dinosaurs. While we like moving at 33 RPM, the rest of the world rushed and went to digital. Not only did vinyl refuse to die but demand is at its highest since at least 1991. It's a good thing Dem Vinyl Boyz saved all their records from back in the day. Because, now we have the biggest collection of 12-inch records on the radio.  Dem Vinyl Boyz love the joy of sliding a classic album out of its cover; the crackle of a needle just dropped into a groove; the careful way to pick up and flip a record when a side ends. On the podcast each week we feature a different piece of music history on vinyl record. Dem Vinyl Boyz experience the album front and back, giving you commentary and music facts along the way. Put your ear buds in and let us take you on a musically journey listening to the greatest music of all time and the history of how it became legendary. Dem Vinyl Boyz! Respect The Technique