Chris de BurghInto The Light

Label:

A&M Records – 395121-1, A&M Records – 395 121-1

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Country:

Germany

Released:

Genre:

Rock, Pop

Style:

Pop Rock, Soft Rock

Tracklist

A1Last Night6:06
A2Fire On The Water4:27
A3The Ballroom Of Romance4:25
A4The Lady In Red4:15
A5Say Goodbye To It All5:22
B1The Spirit Of Man
Vocals [Additional Vocals]Carol Kenyon
4:40
B2Fatal Hesitation4:15
B3One Word (Straight To The Heart)4:31
B4For Rosanna3:38
B5The Leader2:16
B6The Vision3:13
B7What About Me?3:08

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyA&M Records, Inc.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗A&M Records Ltd.
  • Copyright ©A&M Records Ltd.
  • Made ByPolygram
  • Distributed ByPolygram
  • Distributed ByPolydor
  • Recorded AtThe Manor
  • Recorded AtMarcus Recording Studios
  • Lacquer Cut AtPDO, Germany
  • Pressed ByPDO, Germany
  • Published ByRondor Music (London) Ltd.
  • Printed ByGerhard Kaiser GmbH

Credits

  • Art Direction [Art Dictator]Dave Margereson
  • Art Direction, DesignJohn Warwicker, Michael Ross (3)
  • BassAl Marnie, John Giblin, Pino Palladino
  • Cover [Cover Painting], Painting [Cover Painting]Mike Doud (2)
  • DrumsJeff Phillips, Pete Van Hooke*, Tony Beard
  • EngineerPaul Hardiman
  • Engineer [Assistant]Dick Beetham, Steve Chase*
  • GuitarC de B*, Danny McBride, Phil Palmer
  • KeyboardsAndy Richards, Glenn Morrow (4), Nick Glennie-Smith
  • ManagementDave Margereson, Kenny Thomson (2), Mismanagement Inc.
  • Photography ByRichard Haughton
  • ProducerPaul Hardiman
  • SaxophoneGary Barnacle, Ian Kojima
  • SongwriterChris de Burgh
  • VocalsC de B*

Notes

On back cover:
[MC logo] 395121-4
CD395121-2
℗ 1986 A & M Records Ltd. © 1986 A & M Records Ltd.
Printed in West Germany by Gerhard Kaiser GmbH, Essen

On labels:
℗ 1986 A & M Records Ltd.
Made In West Germany By Polygram

On inner sleeve:
Recorded at the Manor, and Marcus Studios (London).
℗ 1986 A&M Records Ltd.
© 1986 A&M Records Ltd.
For Diane and Rosanna with all my love

On tour booklet:
Printed In West Germany
Distributed By [Polydor logo]

Additional information:
Released with printed inner sleeve including album credits, lyrics and photos.
Some copies issued with sticker on front cover, a text sheet in French/German and a 4-paged tour info booklet.

There are at least two stickers known (both are green with white printing & frame):
- sticker 1:
Featuring The Single 'Fire On The Water'
English Lyrics Included
Mit Deutschen Texten
Textes Français Inclus
395121-1

- sticker 2:
Includes The Smash Singles 'The Lady In Red' & 'Say Goodbye To It All' Plus 'The Ballroom Of Romance'
395 121-1

Runout information:
Runouts are stamped.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 0 82839 51211 4
  • Barcode (Scanned): 082839512114
  • Price Code: POL 281
  • Label Code: LC 0485
  • Rights Society (Boxed): GEMA
  • Other (Debossed on back cover): PRS Hannover
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Into The Light (LP, Album, Reissue)A&M RecordsRML 53224Australia1986
Into The Light (LP, Album, Stereo)A&M RecordsAMA 5121UK1986
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Into The Light (LP, Album, Stereo)PGP RTB, A&M Records2223635, 5121Yugoslavia1986
Into The Light (CD, Album, Stereo)A&M RecordsCDA 5121UK1986
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Into The Light (LP, Album)A&M Records, A&M RecordsSP-5121, SP 5121Canada1986

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Reviews

  • Meisterbommel's avatar
    Meisterbommel
    Chris de Burgh, the master of lyrical storytelling, returns with his album "Into The Light," taking listeners on an emotional journey through sonic landscapes and narratives.

    "Into The Light" is an album that captures the essential magic of Chris de Burgh and refines it with a contemporary touch. Each song on this album is like a chapter in a captivating novel, taking listeners along and captivating them.

    Regarding the average sound quality of "Into The Light," it can be said to be solid, if not outstanding. The album's production is clear and well-balanced, with each instrument finding its place in the mix. The arrangements are skillful, lending each song its own atmosphere that perfectly complements the stories Chris de Burgh tells.

    While the recording's sound quality may not be revolutionary, it serves its purpose in supporting Chris de Burgh's powerful lyrics and melodies. There are moments where the intimacy of his voice and the nuances of his musical accompaniment become particularly apparent, entrancing listeners.

    Highlights of the album undoubtedly include hits like "Lady in Red" and "The Head and the Heart," showcasing Chris de Burgh's ability to create timeless melodies that continue to resonate years later.

    All in all, "Into The Light" is another gem in Chris de Burgh's discography. It's an album that appeals to both longtime fans and new listeners alike, offering average sound quality that immerses the listener in the artist's fascinating world.

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