CHRIS REA - DANCING WITH STRANGERS - Vinyl LP - Magnet - 1987 -VG FREE POST 3139

Chris Rea’s Dancing with Strangers (Mercury 833 504-1) is the 1987 Australian LP release of his breakthrough album, blending soft rock, blues, and pop with cinematic storytelling and soulful guitar work. This edition features the full 14-track lineup and was pressed by Festival Records for the Australasian market.

💿 Album Overview

• Title: Dancing with Strangers

• Artist: Chris Rea

• Label: Mercury / Magnet – 833 504-1

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo

• Country: Australia (Festival Records pressing)

• Release Year: 1987

• Genre: Rock, Pop

• Style: Soft Rock, Blues Rock, Adult Contemporary

🎶 Tracklist

Side A:

1. Joys of Christmas – Reflective and moody, with social commentary

2. I Can’t Dance to That – Funky and rhythmic, with biting lyrics

3. Windy Town – Atmospheric and nostalgic

4. Gonna Buy a Hat – Light-hearted and whimsical

5. Curse of the Traveller – Epic and cinematic

Side B:

1. Let’s Dance – Upbeat and radio-friendly

2. Que Sera – Melancholic and melodic

3. Josie’s Tune – Instrumental interlude

4. Loving You Again – Romantic and heartfelt

5. That Girl of Mine – Soulful and catchy

6. September Blue – Dreamy and introspective

7. I Don’t Care Anymore – Raw and bluesy

8. Donahue’s Broken Wheel – Instrumental closer

🌟 Legacy & Appeal

This LP marked a turning point in Chris Rea’s career, earning him widespread acclaim and commercial success across Europe and Australia. The Australian pressing (Mercury 833 504-1) is notable for its full-length tracklist, unlike some international editions that featured fewer songs.

Rea’s husky vocals, evocative lyrics, and blues-infused guitar work make this album a standout in his discography. It’s a must-have for fans of introspective rock and collectors of 1980s Australian vinyl pressings.

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