Smokie - Bright Lights & Back Alleys (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1977)
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Description
Smokie – Bright Lights & Back Alleys was released in 1977 on RAK and shows the British band with their polished soft-rock sound and radio-friendly hooks, produced by Mike Chapman. Chris Norman's distinctive voice and Smokie's trademark harmonies carry songs like “It's Your Life”, “Think Of Me (The Lonely One)” and their cover of “Needles And Pins”.
On offer is the German original pressing from 1977 on RAK / EMI Electrola (1C 064-99 584) with original inner sleeve.
Pressing details
- Label / Cat. no.: RAK / EMI Electrola – 1C 064-99 584
- Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
- Pressing: DE Original
- Country: Germany
- Released: 1977
- Genre: Pop, Soft Rock, Pop Rock – more in Pop / Rock
- Features: OIS (original 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
- It's Your Life (3:30)
- I Can't Stay Here Tonight (4:03)
- Sunshine Avenue (3:06)
- Think Of Me (The Lonely One) (4:40)
- In The Heat Of The Night (4:44)
Side B
- Needles And Pins (2:41)
- No One Could Ever Love You More (2:26)
- The Dancer (3:46)
- Baby It's You (3:46)
- Walk Right Back (5:25)
Personnel
Mike Chapman (Producer), Chris Norman (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards), Alan Silson (Vocals, Backing Vocals, Guitars), Terry Uttley (Backing Vocals, Bass Guitar), Pete Spencer (Backing Vocals, Drums, Percussion).
Frequently asked questions
Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the German original pressing from 1977 on RAK / EMI Electrola.
Which songs stand out?
“It's Your Life”, “Needles And Pins”, “Think Of Me (The Lonely One)” and “Sunshine Avenue”.
What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.
Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Pop / Rock collection.
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