{"product_id":"steve-winwood-arc-of-a-diver-lp-vinyl-1980-retro-rock-pop-island-records","title":"Steve Winwood – Arc of a Diver LP Vinyl 1980, Retro Rock\/Pop, Island Records","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"618\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eSteve Winwood\u003c\/strong\u003e 's \"Arc of a Diver\" (1980, Island Records) marks a key work by the British multi-instrumentalist and singer. The album is characterized by a blend of rock, pop, and new wave elements, carried by atmospheric keyboards, driving grooves, and Winwood's distinctive voice. The international hit \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"566\"\u003e\"While You See a Chance,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e which propelled the album to worldwide success, deserves special mention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eWinwood recorded almost the entire album single-handedly – ​​handling vocals, instrumentation, and production. This resulted in a cohesive, personal sound that oscillates between introspective ballads and high-energy tracks. The analog production lends a warm sonic aesthetic that makes the album sound fresh and timeless even today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e For collectors, this work offers not only musical substance but also cultural-historical value: “Arc of a Diver” represents the transition from the classic rock of the 70s to the poppier, synthesizer-dominated sound of the early 80s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e Historical background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eSteve Winwood began his career as a teenager with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eSpencer Davis Group\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"Gimme Some Lovin'\") and later co-founded the bands \u003cstrong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eTraffic\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eBlind Faith\u003c\/strong\u003e (with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker). In the 1970s, he established himself as a versatile studio musician and solo artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e With \"Arc of a Diver\" in 1980, he finally achieved his breakthrough as a solo artist. The album reached high chart positions in the USA and Europe and is still considered a milestone in his career. It demonstrated how Winwood understood how to combine rock, soul, and pop into a modern sound that defined the 80s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e Product details \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP, 12\", 33⅓ RPM, Album \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steve Winwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arc of a Diver \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Island Records – 203 207-320 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eYear of publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980 (German Pressing) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock, Pop Rock, New Wave \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eCover condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG (Very Good) – slight edge wear, sticker residue on the front top right, back cover with minimal pressure marks, overall stable and vibrant colors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003eVinyl condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+ (Very Good Plus) – glossy, some superficial hairlines visible, no deep scratches; plays cleanly throughout, occasional minimal crackling in quiet passages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003eInner sleeve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed original inner sleeve with song lyrics included, in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the hit song \"While You See a Chance\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003e Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003e Original pressing from 1980, not a reissue \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003e Cover, vinyl \u0026amp; inner sleeve show signs of age – see photos (part of the item description) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e Carefully visually inspected; sound quality depends on playback chain, adjustment and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nischenstatt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56279417651587,"sku":"LP-SW-ISL-1980-AOD-292","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/5776\/0131\/files\/image1_663.jpg?v=1755761921","url":"https:\/\/www.nischenstatt.de\/en\/products\/steve-winwood-arc-of-a-diver-lp-vinyl-1980-retro-rock-pop-island-records","provider":"Nischenstatt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}