{"product_id":"wham-fantastic-1983-vinyl-lp-record","title":"Wham! – Fantastic (1983) Vinyl LP Record","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Wham! – Fantastic (1983) on Innervision, catalogue number IVL 25328, with the pictured printed lyric and photo inner sleeve. Your description already states VG+\/VG+, so I’ve retained that grade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWham! – Fantastic (1983) Vinyl LP Record\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEO title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWham! – Fantastic (1983) Vinyl LP Record | Groove Junkie Vinyl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEO meta description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWham! – Fantastic (1983) vinyl LP on Innervision. Includes Club Tropicana, Bad Boys and Young Guns. Printed inner sleeve. VG+\/VG+. Groove Junkie Vinyl.\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\u003eWham!’s debut album Fantastic introduces George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley through a lively blend of pop, funk, soul and dance rhythms. Released in 1983 on Innervision, the eight-track record combines the youthful confidence of “Bad Boys” and “Young Guns (Go for It!)” with the carefree atmosphere of “Club Tropicana”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by Steve Brown and George Michael, the album pairs rhythmic guitar, keyboards and punchy percussion with memorable vocal hooks. Alongside the familiar singles, “A Ray of Sunshine” explores the duo’s funk influences, while “Nothing Looks the Same in the Light” offers a more reflective contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy includes the pictured printed inner sleeve, featuring lyrics, musician credits and a collage of photographs. From its striking red portrait cover to its energetic arrangements, Fantastic captures Wham! at the beginning of their recording career.\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“Bad Boys”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA punchy rhythm and playful vocal exchanges give the opening track its rebellious character. Its bright chorus establishes the album’s youthful, energetic tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Club Tropicana”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA relaxed funk groove and sunny atmosphere make this one of the album’s most distinctive selections. The layered arrangement balances rhythmic detail with an easygoing, escapist feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpoken and sung passages sit over a dance-oriented backing, highlighting the duo’s early interest in rap and funk. Its confident delivery adds a different texture to the first side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Young Guns (Go for It!)”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brisk groove and conversational storyline give the closing track its lively personality. Vocal interplay and a sharp, memorable refrain make it a strong finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Nothing Looks the Same in the Light”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gentler arrangement brings George Michael’s melodic writing and expressive vocals into focus. Its reflective mood provides a welcome contrast to the album’s more exuberant tracks.\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Innervision Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.: IVL 25328\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: 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Pop \/ Funk \/ Dance-Pop \/ Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducers: Steve Brown and George Michael\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging: Picture sleeve with printed lyric and photo inner sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcode: 0196588150111\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":59524110877020,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/1938\/8252\/files\/Wham_Fantastic_1983_Vinyl_LP_Record.jpg?v=1792070797","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/wham-fantastic-1983-vinyl-lp-record","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}