{"product_id":"various-artists-the-chart-1986-vinyl-lp-record","title":"Various Artists – The Chart (1986) 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\u003eThe Chart brings together fifteen selections spanning dance-pop, soul, reggae and synth-pop. Released in 1986 on Telstar, the compilation features Timex Social Club, Sinitta, Five Star, Billy Ocean, Modern Talking and Depeche Mode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Rumors” opens the first side with a crisp electronic groove, followed by the playful “Holiday Rap” and Boris Gardiner’s romantic “You’re Everything to Me”. The second side moves from Sinitta’s energetic “So Macho” to the smoother sound of Billy Ocean’s “Love Zone”, before closing with Depeche Mode’s “A Question of Time”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colourful picture sleeve features artist photographs on both sides. This is the individual fifteen-track The Chart LP, catalogue STAR 2278 A, originally issued as part of The Chart and The Chart ’86 triple-album package. The other records from that set are not shown here.\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\u003e“Rumors” – Timex Social Club\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive electronic rhythm and conversational vocal give the opening track its immediately recognisable character. Its blend of pop hooks and dancefloor groove sets a lively tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“So Macho” – Sinitta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn upbeat rhythm and playful delivery make this one of the compilation’s brightest moments. The direct, memorable chorus captures the exuberant side of mid-1980s dance-pop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Find the Time” – Five Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayered group vocals sit over a polished, rhythm-driven arrangement. Its balance of melodic pop and dance energy makes it a natural first-side highlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Brother Louie” – Modern Talking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pulsing electronic backing and high harmonies give this selection its distinctive Euro-pop sound. The dramatic chorus provides a strong contrast to the album’s soul and reggae tracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A Question of Time” – Depeche Mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA harder electronic edge gives the closing track a different atmosphere. Its insistent rhythm and darker textures add variety to the compilation’s predominantly bright pop sound.\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: The Chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1986\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 2278 A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP, 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio: Stereo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinyl colour: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of tracks: 15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Pop \/ Dance-Pop \/ Soul \/ Synth-Pop \/ Reggae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging: Picture sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition note: Individual LP from The Chart and The Chart ’86 triple-album set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcode shown on sleeve: 5014469122780\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":59523981705564,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/1938\/8252\/files\/Various_Artists_The_Chart_1986_Vinyl_LP_Record.jpg?v=1792069638","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/various-artists-the-chart-1986-vinyl-lp-record","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}