{"product_id":"en-vogue-born-to-sing-1990-vinyl-lp-record","title":"En Vogue – Born to Sing (1990) Vinyl LP Record","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOakland vocal group En Vogue introduce their distinctive blend of rich harmonies, soulful lead vocals and contemporary R\u0026amp;B rhythms on Born to Sing. Released in 1990, the debut album features Terry Ellis, Dawn Robinson, Cindy Herron and Maxine Jones, whose contrasting voices combine with remarkable precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced and arranged by Thomas McElroy and Denzil Foster, the record pairs classic vocal-group influences with crisp drum programming and new jack swing grooves. “Hold On” provides its signature statement, while “Lies” and “You Don’t Have to Worry” showcase the quartet’s confident, rhythmically sharp delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross eleven tracks, the album moves between energetic dance numbers, expressive ballads and a brief nod to vintage vocal harmony on “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”. The photographed copy carries Atlantic’s green-and-orange labels, with catalogue number 7567-82084-1 matching the sleeve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand-Out Tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHold On\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn arresting unaccompanied introduction puts the group’s vocal blend firmly in the spotlight before the beat arrives. The contrast between traditional soul harmonies and a bass-heavy contemporary groove makes this a defining moment on the album.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClipped rhythms and assertive vocals give this track a lively, confrontational character. The interplay between lead lines and tightly arranged backing parts shows how effectively the quartet work as an ensemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou Don’t Have to Worry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA strong rhythmic pulse supports reassuring lyrics and confident vocal exchanges. Its polished arrangement balances dancefloor energy with the warmth of the group’s harmonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon’t Go\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA more spacious setting allows the emotional detail in the singing to come forward. The layered harmonies and expressive lead performance reveal the group’s strength beyond their upbeat singles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust Can’t Stay Away\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unhurried groove gives this song room to develop its romantic mood. Carefully blended vocals and a restrained accompaniment make it an inviting contrast to the album’s more forceful tracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_1thwv_191\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: En Vogue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Born to Sing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1990\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Atlantic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.: 7567-82084-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP, stereo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing: European issue; exact pressing variant unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: R\u0026amp;B, Soul, New Jack Swing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracks: 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcode: 0075678208411\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducers and Arrangers: Thomas McElroy and Denzil Foster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMembers: Terry Ellis, Dawn Robinson, Cindy Herron and Maxine Jones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve: Group portrait cover with track listing, credits and acknowledgements on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: VG+\/VG+ — see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/condition-guide\"\u003eCondition Grading Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1990s-vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1990s Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e collection, our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vinyl\"\u003eVinyl Records\u003c\/a\u003e range, or our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/compact-discs\"\u003eCompact Discs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"En Vogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59531375608156,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/1938\/8252\/files\/En_Vogue_Born_to_Sing_1990_Vinyl_LP_Record.jpg?v=1792156794","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/en-vogue-born-to-sing-1990-vinyl-lp-record","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}