{"product_id":"wham-fantastic-1983-vinyl-lp-record-1","title":"Wham! – Fantastic (1983) 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\u003eWham!’s debut album, Fantastic, captures George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley blending bright pop hooks with funk basslines, dance rhythms and youthful confidence. Released in 1983, it introduces the duo’s playful early sound through songs including “Bad Boys”, “Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do?)” and “Young Guns (Go for It!)”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s more here than upbeat singles. “Club Tropicana” brings a sun-soaked, escapist mood, while “Nothing Looks the Same in the Light” reveals a more reflective side to George Michael’s songwriting. Together, the eight tracks make an energetic introduction to a partnership that would become one of the defining pop acts of the decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed copy is an Epic issue, with the printed inner sleeve featuring lyrics, credits and a collage of photographs. It’s a colourful addition to an eighties collection and a rewarding way to revisit Wham!’s beginnings.\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\u003eBad Boys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA punchy rhythm and cheeky vocal give the opening track its rebellious character. The crisp arrangement and memorable chorus set the album’s lively tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClub Tropicana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA relaxed funk groove and bright instrumental flourishes create an unmistakable holiday atmosphere. Beneath the playful lyric sits a tightly arranged pop song that makes an inviting opener to the second side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do?)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpoken verses, chant-along hooks and a dance-floor rhythm showcase the duo’s early interest in funk and rap. Its exuberant delivery gives the album one of its most distinctive moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung Guns (Go for It!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA taut groove and theatrical vocal exchanges turn a story about youthful freedom into infectious dance-pop. The arrangement keeps the energy high, providing a spirited album closer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing Looks the Same in the Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gentler pace and atmospheric backing allow George Michael’s expressive vocal to come forward. It offers a thoughtful contrast to the brighter singles and hints at the emotional depth of his later work.\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: Wham!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Fantastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1983, original album release; this Epic pressing’s release date unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Epic \/ Innervision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.: EPC 25328\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, Dance-Pop, Funk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes: Pictured printed lyric and photo 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":"Wham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59530041393500,"sku":"IVL 25328","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/1938\/8252\/files\/Wham_Fantastic_1983_Vinyl_LP_Record_EX.jpg?v=1792144877","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/wham-fantastic-1983-vinyl-lp-record-1","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}