{"product_id":"steve-winwood-back-in-the-high-life-1986-vinyl-lp-record","title":"Steve Winwood – Back in the High Life (1986) Vinyl LP Record","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Winwood – Back in the High Life (1986) Vinyl LP Record\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStephen Lawrence Winwood, born in Handsworth, Birmingham, brings his soulful voice and multi-instrumental talents to Back in the High Life. Released in 1986 on Island Records, the album blends polished pop-rock with rhythmic grooves, rich keyboards and carefully layered arrangements. It follows a career already shaped by his work with the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by Russ Titelman and Winwood, the record balances bright, expansive songs with more reflective moments. “Higher Love” delivers an uplifting opening, while “Back in the High Life Again” takes a gentler approach, pairing an inviting melody with a sense of renewal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed copy includes the printed lyric and credits inner sleeve. For listeners who enjoy melodic eighties production with a soulful heart, this is an album worth settling into beyond its familiar singles.\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\u003eHigher Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn intricate percussion introduction opens into bright keyboards and a soaring chorus. Chaka Khan’s backing vocals add extra lift, complementing Winwood’s expressive lead without overpowering the groove.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack in the High Life Again\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive mandolin texture gives the title song a warm, acoustic character. James Taylor’s harmony vocals enrich the arrangement, making this one of the album’s most inviting and reflective moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Finer Things\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowing synthesisers and a buoyant rhythm frame a hopeful melody. Winwood’s vocal moves easily between the gentler verses and expansive chorus, capturing the album’s blend of polish and feeling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreedom Overspill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tougher rhythmic feel and punchy instrumental accents bring a funkier edge to the first side. Its layered arrangement rewards close listening while keeping the energy firmly in the groove.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit Decision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoe Walsh’s guitar adds bite to this muscular pop-rock selection. The interplay between the guitar and Winwood’s keyboards creates a sharper contrast to the album’s softer passages.\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: Steve Winwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Back in the High Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1986\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Island Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.: ILPS 9844\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP, stereo, 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing: Exact pressing variant unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Pop Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul, Soft Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracks: 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcode: 5014474108440\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducers: Russ Titelman and Steve Winwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes: Pictured printed lyric and credits inner sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: VG+\/VG+, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/pages\/condition-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eCondition Grading Guide\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/1980s-vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003e1980s Vinyl\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection, our full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eVinyl Records\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range, or our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/compact-discs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eCompact Discs\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve Winwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59530242130268,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/1938\/8252\/files\/Steve_Winwood_Back_in_the_High_Life_1986_Vinyl_LP_Record.jpg?v=1792148568","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/steve-winwood-back-in-the-high-life-1986-vinyl-lp-record","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}