Dancing With Strangers, Chris Rea
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Chris Rea – Dancing With Strangers (1987)
Experience the smooth, gravel-toned mastery of Chris Rea at his commercial and creative peak. Dancing With Strangers is the 1987 platinum-selling powerhouse that solidified Rea’s status as a global star, peaking at No. 2 on the UK charts (held back only by Michael Jackson’s Bad). It is an album that perfectly balances sophisticated adult-oriented rock with deep, bluesy roots.
The record is famous for its warm, high-fidelity production, largely recorded at Mountain Studios in Montreux. It features the massive international hit "Let's Dance," alongside fan favorites like "Loving You Again" and the evocative "Windy Town." With its atmospheric slide guitar work and soulful arrangements, this vinyl is a must-have for fans of Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, or anyone who appreciates perfectly crafted melodic rock.
Key Features:
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The Sound: A rich blend of Soft Rock, Blues-Rock, and Pop with Rea's signature slide guitar and baritone vocals.
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Essential Tracks: Includes the hit singles "Let's Dance," "Loving You Again," and the atmospheric "Curse of the Traveller."
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Production: Renowned for its punchy dynamics and depth, making it a standout "hi-fi" test record for many collectors.
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Format: 12" Black Vinyl LP.
MINT - sealed
NM - likely never played - almost perfect
VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play
VG - signs of wear, light scratches you can feel
GOOD - surface noise, visible groove wear
POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio
OIS - original inner sleeve
