Blondie ‎– Parallel Lines

Unknown date of release. Doesn't have the 'Fame' logo on the inlay spine.

I'm a bit confused by the pictures. Is this just the one 24K CD or does it include more ? From the pictures it also looks like there's an original CD and a 45 RPM of Heart of Glass.

Absolutely atrocious anniversary edition of this masterpiece album. The audio is BRICKWALLED (meaning it's db and equalization levels are maxed out often distorting the music), NOT remastered in the slightest as it's just the same 2001 remaster but the levels boosted. The bonus tracks are a laugh. The single mix of Heart of Glass is still the same UK Radio Edit and NOT the US Single Version everyone knows. The addition of the two dated remixes from the 90's were unwarranted since there was plenty of material for actual bonus tracks, such as Frank Infante's Underground Girl (Outtake), Original version of Heart of Glass (such as the actual LP version that is missing here instead of the same Disco Mix) and the Once I Had A Love Demo from the same session. The booklet is the same one recycled from 2001 and the DVD addition while a nice idea, falls short. The Heart of Glass video for some reason uses the 1981 Remix as it's soundtrack, instead of the original audio. 3 videos and a performance from Top of the Pops.

In my opinion this mastering is quite overrated and sounds nearly identical to the 1985 CD (catalogue number F2 21192). Extended version of Heart Of Glass is dull sounding on this release.

There seem to be 2 different LP issues of Parallel Lines under this catalog number and label. Mine came with the Back To Black download code so it's probably this one.

Parallel Lines has to be the best Blondie album on every level (even the cover is stunning).

Blondie started a bit punky and quickly became solid pop, keeping their sense of adventure. This album perfectly captures the transition and has strong pop with an edgy sound.

Debbie Harry was at her brazen, beautiful best. Her voice clear and loud and when I stopped to read the lyrics, I saw they were good. Fade away and Radiate.

This was released as an exclusive by Sunrise Records in Canada on November 23rd.

Folks trying to sell this for £60 already!. Go to HMV, my local had stacks of them.

My copy sounds really good. I mean i see the record usually for 9-13€, for that price i really recommend.

This version is the closest to my item but my price code is SE (cercled) on the back cover.