Gilla – I Like Some Cool Rock 'n' Roll (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1980)

Gilla – I Like Some Cool Rock 'n' Roll is the second English-language album by Austrian singer Gilla (Gisela Wuchinger from Linz), released on Hansa in February 1980. Discovered by Frank Farian, who acted as executive producer for FAR Music here, Gilla had hits in the late seventies such as “Tu es” and a German version of “Lady Marmalade”; she also co-wrote Boney M.'s “I See A Boat On The River”. The album mixes disco, synth-pop and rock – with original songs and covers such as “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place” and “The Summerwind”. On offer is the 1980 German original pressing on Hansa International.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Hansa International – 201 406-320
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, stereo
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1980
• Genre: Synth-Pop, disco, Electronic, Pop / Rock

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. Go Down Mainstreet (4:00)
2. Discothek (3:40)
3. The Heat Is On (3:40)
4. We Gotta Get Out Of This Place (4:20)
5. Queen Of The Night (3:20)

Side B

1. Cool Rock 'n' Roll (3:40)
2. Take Your Time (3:40)
3. Heartbreaker (3:33)
4. Tom Cat (4:00)
5. The Summerwind (3:50)

Personnel

Gilla (vocals). Produced by Helmut Rulofs, executive producer: Frank Farian (FAR Music). Art direction: Manfred Vormstein, photo: Rakete.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the German first edition from February 1980 on Hansa International, cat. no. 201 406-320. The runouts read “201406 A-3/80S Made in Germany” and “B-1/80S”.

Who is Gilla?
Gilla is the pseudonym of Austrian singer Gisela Wuchinger. In the late seventies she was part of the circle around Frank Farian and Boney M. Her biggest hit “Tu es” reached No. 10 in Germany.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is almost like new, with at most minimal traces. VG+ (Very Good plus) for the sleeve means light signs of use, well preserved overall. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more synth-pop and disco?
Yes, see our Synth-Pop collection.