Helen Schneider – Helen Schneider Vintage LP (AMIGA, 1983)

With this self-titled album, Helen Schneider presented a powerful mix of rock, pop, and new wave in 1983 – energetic, emotional, and featuring a distinctive voice. The LP includes songs like "Shadows of the Night , " "Rock 'n' Roll Gypsy, " and "Hot Summer Nites ," which reflect her repertoire of glamour, passion, and independent attitude.

Historical background:
Helen Schneider, born in New York, was one of the few Western artists to achieve widespread recognition in East Germany during the 1980s. Her success in the GDR began with this AMIGA release, based on the WEA album of the same name. Alongside her career as a rock singer, Schneider later gained international renown as a musical and theater actress – appearing in productions such as Cabaret and Evita .

Product details

• Format: LP, 33 RPM, Stereo

• Artist: Helen Schneider

• Title: Helen Schneider

• Label: AMIGA – 8 56 062

• Year: 1983

• Origin: GDR

• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, New Wave

• Cover condition: VG (Very Good) – visible wear on the edges, small creases on the bottom corner, back cover with slight aging, but overall in good condition.

• Vinyl condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus) – glossy, few hairlines, no deep scratches, label clean and unmarked.

• Special features: East German licensed edition of the West German WEA production, typical AMIGA design with turquoise label.

Notes

• Original East German pressing – not a reissue.

• For collectors of German-language pop culture from the 80s.

• Minor signs of wear due to age (see photos).

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