Chris de BurghInto The Light

Label:

A&M Records – 395 121-1

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo

Country:

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Soft Rock

Tracklist

A1 Last Night 6:06
A2 Fire On The Water 4:27
A3 The Ballroom Of Romance 4:25
A4 The Lady In Red 4:15
A5 Say Goodbye To It All 5:22
B1 The Spirit Of Man
Vocals [Additional Vocals]Carol Kenyon
4:40
B2 Fatal Hesitation 4:15
B3 One Word (Straight To The Heart) 4:31
B4 For Rosanna 3:38
B5 The Leader 2:16
B6 The Vision 3:13
B7 What 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,
  • Pressed ByPDO,
  • Published ByRondor Music (London) Ltd.
  • Printed ByGerhard Kaiser GmbH

Credits

  • Art Direction [Art Dictator]Dave Margereson
  • Art Direction, DesignMichael Ross (3)
  • BassPino Palladino
  • Cover [Cover Painting], Painting [Cover Painting]Mike Doud (2)
  • DrumsTony Beard
  • EngineerPaul Hardiman
  • Engineer [Assistant]Steve Chase*
  • GuitarPhil Palmer
  • KeyboardsNick Glennie-Smith
  • ManagementMismanagement Inc.
  • Photography ByRichard Haughton
  • ProducerPaul Hardiman
  • SaxophoneIan 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 by Gerhard Kaiser GmbH, Essen

On labels:
℗ 1986 A & M Records Ltd.
Made In West 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
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 Records RML 53224 Australia 1986
Into The Light (LP, Album, Stereo) A&M Records AMA 5121 UK 1986
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Into The Light (LP, Album, Stereo) A&M Records 2223635, 5121 Yugoslavia 1986
Into The Light (CD, Album, Stereo) A&M Records CDA 5121 UK 1986
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Into The Light (LP, Album) A&M Records SP-5121, SP 5121 Canada 1986

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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 ing 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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