{"product_id":"various-artists-always-and-forever-1987-vinyl-lp-record","title":"Various Artists – Always and Forever (1987) 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\u003eReleased in 1987 on Telstar, Always and Forever: The Love Album brings together 16 tracks spanning romantic pop, smooth soul and rock ballads. Featuring Chris de Burgh, Atlantic Starr, Janet Jackson and Anita Baker, it captures the softer side of the decade alongside earlier favourites from Kate Bush and George Benson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the intimate delivery of “Let’s Wait Awhile” to the soaring chorus of “Glory of Love”, the collection balances gentle moments with larger, more dramatic arrangements. Kenny G’s instrumental “Songbird” adds a change of texture, making this an inviting compilation for a relaxed evening or a nostalgic journey through familiar love songs.\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\u003eAtlantic Starr – Always\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm vocal harmonies and a gently unfolding melody give this duet its lasting romantic appeal. Its polished arrangement keeps the focus on the interplay between the voices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanet Jackson – Let’s Wait Awhile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA restrained ballad with a delicate backing and an intimate vocal performance. Its thoughtful lyric and unhurried pace offer a quieter contrast to the collection’s bigger productions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnita Baker – Sweet Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaker’s rich voice brings depth and warmth to a smooth, soul-inflected arrangement. The graceful melody and expressive phrasing make it one of the album’s most absorbing selections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKate Bush – The Man with the Child in His Eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn intimate piano-led song that brings a dreamlike atmosphere to the second side. Bush’s poised vocal and the subtle orchestration give it a distinctive tenderness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabi Siffre – (Something Inside) So Strong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA powerful song of resilience that broadens the collection’s emotional scope beyond romance. Its measured opening builds towards an uplifting chorus, carried by Siffre’s assured delivery.\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: Various Artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Always and Forever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtitle: The Love Album\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Telstar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.: STAR 2301\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Single Vinyl LP, 16 tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing: Exact pressing unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Pop, Soul, Soft Rock, Ballads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcode: 5014469123014\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":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59589355340124,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/1938\/8252\/files\/IMG_20261017_103352.jpg?v=1792413036","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/various-artists-always-and-forever-1987-vinyl-lp-record","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}