The Alan Parsons Project – The Best Of The Alan Parsons Project Vintage LP (AMIGA 8 56 162, GDR pressing, ca. 1987)

This vintage LP presents a licensed AMIGA edition of the best-of album by The Alan Parsons Project , one of the most important representatives of progressive and art rock of the 1970s and 1980s.
Featuring classics like “Eye in the Sky” , “Games People Play” and “Time”, this compilation offers an impressive overview of the creative output of the British studio group.
A sonically powerful document of its time with a typically cool, futuristic design – a highlight for collectors of East German pressings and 80s rock lovers.

Historical background

The Alan Parsons Project , founded by Alan Parsons (sound engineer on Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" ) and Eric Woolfson , combined sophisticated studio technology with catchy concept albums.
The AMIGA edition of this best-of was released in the GDR as part of licensing agreements with Western labels – a culturally remarkable example of the musical openness of that time.
Original pressings of this type are highly sought-after collector's items today, especially in good condition.

Product details

• Format: LP, 12" Vinyl, Stereo

• Title: The Best Of The Alan Parsons Project

• Artist: The Alan Parsons Project

• Label: AMIGA

• Catalog number: 8 56 162

• Year of publication: approx. 1987

• Origin: GDR

• Genre: Progressive Rock / Art Rock / 80s Pop Rock

• Vinyl condition: VG+ – glossy, very well preserved, minimal signs of wear, clean sound.

• Cover condition: VG – front corners slightly bumped, back cover with minor printing marks, colors vibrant.

• Label color: Light blue (AMIGA)

• Special features: East German licensed edition – rare and collectible.

Notes

• Original AMIGA pressing – not a reissue

• Collector's item with cultural and historical value

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