Chris Isaak - Silvertone (Vinyl LP | European Pressing | 1985)

Chris Isaak – Silvertone is the debut album by Californian singer and guitarist Chris Isaak, released by Warner Bros. in January 1985. It was recorded between 1982 and 1984 and produced by Erik Jacobsen; Isaak wrote all twelve songs himself. The title refers to Isaak's band at the time, Silvertone, and the cover is a nod to Elvis Presley's single "Don't". David Lynch used songs from the album in Blue Velvet (1986), which raised the profile of "Gone Ridin'". This copy is the 1985 European pressing (925 156-1), made in Germany, with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Warner Bros. Records 925 156-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: European pressing (made in Germany)
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1985
• Genre: Rock, Pop rock, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll
• Extras: Inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• 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. Dancin'
2. Talk To Me
3. Livin' For Your Lover
4. Back On Your Side
5. Voodoo
6. Funeral In The Rain

Side B

1. The Lonely Ones
2. Unhappiness
3. Tears
4. Gone Ridin'
5. Pretty Girls Don't Cry
6. Western Stars

Personnel

Chris Isaak (vocals, guitar), James Calvin Wilsey (guitar, lap steel), Chris Solberg (bass), Prairie Prince (drums), Jim Keltner (drums on "Livin' For Your Lover"), Pee Wee Ellis (saxophone). All songs by Chris Isaak. Produced by Erik Jacobsen.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, a contemporary first pressing: this copy is the 1985 European edition with catalogue number 925 156-1, pressed by Record Service in Alsdorf. The US edition came out at the same time.

Which song became known through Blue Velvet?
David Lynch used songs from Silvertone in his film Blue Velvet (1986), including "Gone Ridin'". It was the start of a long collaboration between Isaak and Lynch.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means record and sleeve show light wear and the record plays cleanly. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Chris Isaak records?
Yes, for example his second album Chris Isaak – Chris Isaak from 1987. More titles are in our Rock collection.