Chris Isaak - Chris Isaak (Vinyl LP | European Pressing | 1987)

Chris Isaak – Chris Isaak is the second studio album by Californian singer and guitarist Chris Isaak, released in 1987 on Warner Bros. Records. Like his debut Silvertone, it was produced by Erik Jacobsen, with Isaak backed by his band Silvertone. The album blends rockabilly, Roy Orbison-style ballads and twangy guitars and includes the singles "You Owe Me Some Kind Of Love", "Blue Hotel", "Lie To Me" and the Yardbirds cover "Heart Full Of Soul" (Graham Gouldman). This copy is a 1987 European pressing (cat. no. 925 536-1 / WX 138) with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Warner Bros. Records 925 536-1 / WX 138
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: European pressing
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1987
• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, Rockabilly
• Extras: Inner sleeve

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. You Owe Me Some Kind Of Love (Chris Isaak)
2. Heart Full Of Soul (Graham Gouldman)
3. Blue Hotel (Chris Isaak)
4. Lie To Me (Chris Isaak)
5. Fade Away (Chris Isaak)

Side B

1. Wild Love (Chris Isaak)
2. This Love Will Last (Chris Isaak)
3. You Took My Heart (Chris Isaak)
4. Cryin' (Chris Isaak)
5. Lovers Game (Chris Isaak)
6. Waiting For The Rain To Fall (Chris Isaak)

Personnel

Chris Isaak (vocals, guitar), James Calvin Wilsey (lead guitar), Rowland Salley (bass), Kenney Dale Johnson (drums, vocals); additional musicians: Prairie Prince and John Robinson (drums), Chris Solberg (bass), Pat Craig (keyboards).

Produced by Erik Jacobsen; recorded by Dave Carlson and Tom Mallon; mixed by Lee Herschberg; cover photo by Bruce Weber.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is a European pressing from the year of release, 1987, so a contemporary first edition for the European market. The US edition was issued at the same time by Warner Bros. in the USA.

Is "Heart Full Of Soul" a Chris Isaak original?
No. The song was written by Graham Gouldman and was a 1965 hit for The Yardbirds. Isaak recorded it for this album and also released it as a single.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
Record: NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. Sleeve: VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or the overall impression. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Chris Isaak records?
Yes, for example his debut album Chris Isaak – Silvertone. More titles are in our Pop Rock collection.