Chilly - Johnny Loves Jenny (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1981)

Chilly – Johnny Loves Jenny is an LP by the German Eurodisco band Chilly, released on Polydor in 1981. Founded by producer Bernt Möhrle and fronted by singers Ute Weber and Brad Howell, the group was active from 1978 to 1983 and blended disco, Europop and pop rock into danceable hits. The record collects recordings from 1978 to 1981 – from the new title song to the nine-minute disco version of the Yardbirds classic “For Your Love”. On offer is the 1981 German original pressing (Polydor 2417 142).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor – 2417 142
• Format: Vinyl LP, compilation
• Pressing: DE original (pressed by PRS Hannover)
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1981
• Genre: Europop, disco, Pop Rock, Electronic

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Johnny Loves Jenny (3:21)
2. We Are The Popkings (3:58)
3. Better Stop (3:38)
4. For Your Love (9:00)

Side B

1. The Race (4:23)
2. Come Let's Go (3:28)
3. Brainstorming (3:51)
4. Come To L.A. (3:30)
5. Rock'n Roll Sally (2:25)
6. Thank You (2:51)

Personnel

Ute Weber (vocals), Brad Howell (vocals). Founded and produced by Bernt Möhrle, who co-wrote most of the songs – among others with Christian Kolonovits and P. Unwin. “For Your Love” was written by Graham Gouldman and arranged by Christian Kolonovits. Cover design: Müller & von Frankenberg, photo: Hans Kirmer.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1981 German original on Polydor (cat. no. 2417 142). The runouts read “2417 142 S 1” and “S 2”.

Is this a new album or a compilation?
A compilation: the recordings date from 1978 to 1981. New in 1981 were the title song “Johnny Loves Jenny” and “Brainstorming”.

Who were Chilly?
A German Eurodisco band (1978–1983) created by Bernt Möhrle. Other albums include “For Your Love” (1978) and “Showbiz” (1980).

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- means near mint with at most minimal signs of use, VG+ means light wear. Details on our Vinyl Grading page. More pop from this era is in our Pop Rock collection.