Chris de Burgh – Chris de Burgh (Amiga 1986) Retro LP Compilation

This AMIGA LP presents a carefully curated selection of songs by Irish singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh , who achieved worldwide fame in the 1980s with his blend of pop, soft rock, and narrative depth. Featuring classics such as "High on Emotion , " "Don't Pay the Ferryman ," and "Ship to Shore," this compilation provides an excellent overview of his soulful and haunting music.

Historical background

Chris de Burgh, born in Argentina in 1948 and raised in Ireland, began his career in the 1970s. He gained international recognition for his poetic lyrics and catchy melodies that blend romance with everyday stories. He enjoyed his greatest success in the 1980s with songs like "The Lady in Red" and "High on Emotion ." This 1986 East German Amiga pressing made his music accessible to a wide audience behind the Iron Curtain – a piece of musical bridge-building history between East and West.

Product details

• Format: LP, Compilation

• Artist: Chris de Burgh

• Title: Chris de Burgh

• Label: Amiga – 8 56 172

• Year of publication: 1986

• Origin: GDR

• Genre: Pop, Soft Rock

• Cover condition: Good condition – slight edge wear, subtle creases at the edge, back cover with slight gloss abrasion, overall vibrant and stable.

• Vinyl condition: Very good (VG+) – glossy with fine hairlines, clean sound without major background noise.

• Special features: East German Amiga pressing, typical 80s design, with German-language accompanying text and song information on the back.

Notes

• Authentic AMIGA edition for collectors and lovers of classic 80s singer-songwriter music

• All photos show the original specimen.

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