Picture Book is the debut album by British pop and soul group Simply Red, released in October 1985. It contains the US number-one single "Holding Back the Years", and covers of the Valentine Brothers' "Money's Too Tight (to Mention)" and Talking Heads' "Heaven". Three more singles were released from the album: "Come to My Aid", "Jericho", and "Open Up the Red Box".

The album helped Simply Red earn a 1987 Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. "Holding Back the Years" was also nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals.

Label: Elektra – 960 452-2

Format: CD, Album

Country: Germany

Released: 1985

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Downtempo, Synth-pop, Soul, Contemporary R&B

TRACKLIST:

1           Come To My Aid 4:04

2           Sad Old Red 4:32

3           Look At You Now 3:02

4           Heaven      4:33

5           Jericho     6:04

6           Money's Too Tight (To Mention)      4:14

7           Holding Back The Years  4:28

8           Open Up The Red Box 3:55

9           No Direction      3:40

10          Picture Book      5:48