Kim Wilde – Close (1988) Vinyl LP Record
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Kim Wilde – Close
Released in 1988 on MCA Records and produced by Ricky Wilde and Tony Swain, Close is Kim Wilde's commercial and creative peak — the album that transformed her from a cult new wave favourite into one of the UK's biggest mainstream pop stars. Arriving after the global success of her "Kids in America" cover, it delivered four consecutive UK Top 10 singles and reached #8 in the UK Albums Chart. Polished, hook-laden, and brimming with late-'80s pop confidence, it sounds fantastic on vinyl.
Stand-Out Tracks
- "You Came" – The album's biggest hit and one of the finest pop singles of 1988, a shimmering, euphoric anthem that reached #3 in the UK and remains Kim's signature song of the era.
- "Never Trust a Stranger" – A driving, synth-rock track with a darker edge that reached #7 in the UK and showcases a more intense side of Kim's artistry.
- "Four Letter Word" – A punchy, hook-driven pop-rock single that reached #6 in the UK and is one of the album's most immediately satisfying listens.
- "Hey Mister Heartache" – The lead single and album opener, a confident, melodic pop-rock track that reached #31 in the UK and sets the tone perfectly for what follows.
- "European Soul" – The album's most ambitious track at over five minutes, a lush, atmospheric deep cut that rewards patient listening and hints at a more sophisticated direction.
Record Details
- Artist: Kim Wilde
- Title: Close
- Format: LP (12")
- Year: 1988
- Label: MCA Records
- Producers: Ricky Wilde & Tony Swain
- Barcode: 022925558817
- Genre: Pop / Synth-Pop / New Wave / Pop-Rock
- Decade: 1980s
- Notable: Four UK Top 10 singles — Kim Wilde's best-selling album
Condition
Record: VG
Sleeve: VG
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