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The third full-length studio album by legendary British Country Rock singer.
The best of Bonnie Tyler's work with Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe. The production/writing team move more towards the Pop side and away from the Country flourishes, which marked Tyler's first two albums.
From the terrific opener "If You Ever Need Me Again" through to the closing "I'm a Fool", this is a solid collection of Pop songs, including soulful ballads ("Words Can Change Your Life"), saucy anthems ("My Guns Are Loaded") and moving singalongs ("Too Good to Last"). As with her two previous releases, there are also wonderfully interpreted covers ("Louisiana Rain" being the highlight).
A good mix of Rock, Folk, Country and Soul, "Diamond Cut" is definitely the high point of Tyler's pre-Jim Steinman career, and a dynamite showcase for Tyler's inimitable voice!
RCA Records, 1979 (PL 25194). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. If You Ever Need Me Again 3:32
2. Too Good To Last 3:46
3. What A Way To Treat My Heart 3:34
4. The Eyes Of A Fool 3:18
5. Bye Bye Now My Sweet Love 3:01

Side Two
1. Louisiana Rain 4:29
2. Baby I Just Love You 3:01
3. Words Can Change Your Life 3:45
4. My Guns Are Loaded 3:45
5. I'm A Fool 3:21

Total playing time: 35:32 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary British Rock singer.
Tyler had changed musical direction from Country music in 1981, and soon after began working with Jim Steinman, who produced the album and wrote its most successful single "Total Eclipse of the Heart".
The album consists of dramatically re-worked cover songs, including the Creedence Clearwater Revival hit "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?". "Goin' Through the Motions" is a cover of the song by Blue Öyster Cult from their 1977 album "Spectres", while "Straight from the Heart" was the break-out Top 10 hit for Canadian Rock singer/songwriter Bryan Adams from his Platinum album "Cuts Like A Knife". The album also includes the song "Take Me Back", written by Billy Cross, a former Bob Dylan guitarist. Only two of the tracks were written by Steinman himself: the title track and the international No. 1 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart".
"Faster Than The Speed Of Night" reached No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart, and was certified Silver in the UK, Platinum in the US, and Double Platinum in Canada.
CBS, 1983 (CBS 25304). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Have You Ever Seen The Rain 4:03
2. Faster Than The Speed Of Night 6:35
3. Getting So Excited 3:25
4. Total Eclipse Of The Heart 6:49

Side Two
5. It's A Jungle Out There 4:33
6. Going Through The Motions 4:05
7. Tears 3:47
8. Take Me Back    5:15
9. Straight From The Heart 3:38

Total playing time: 42:10 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary British Rock singer.
Tyler had changed musical direction from Country music in 1981, and soon after began working with Jim Steinman, who produced the album and wrote its most successful single "Total Eclipse of the Heart".
The album consists of dramatically re-worked cover songs, including the Creedence Clearwater Revival hit "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?". "Goin' Through the Motions" is a cover of the song by Blue Öyster Cult from their 1977 album "Spectres", while "Straight from the Heart" was the break-out Top 10 hit for Canadian Rock singer/songwriter Bryan Adams from his Platinum album "Cuts Like A Knife". The album also includes the song "Take Me Back", written by Billy Cross, a former Bob Dylan guitarist. Only two of the tracks were written by Steinman himself: the title track and the international No. 1 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart".
"Faster Than The Speed Of Night" reached No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart, and was certified Silver in the UK, Platinum in the US, and Double Platinum in Canada.
CBS, 1983/1986 (CBS 32747). Made in Holland. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM-.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Have You Ever Seen The Rain 4:03
2. Faster Than The Speed Of Night 6:35
3. Getting So Excited 3:25
4. Total Eclipse Of The Heart 6:49

Side Two
5. It's A Jungle Out There 4:33
6. Going Through The Motions 4:05
7. Tears 3:47
8. Take Me Back    5:15
9. Straight From The Heart 3:38

Total playing time: 42:10 min.

The third single from the sixth full-length studio album, "Secret Dreams And Forbidden Fire", by legendary British Rock singer.
After the success of "Faster Than The Speed Of Night" in 1983, Bonnie Tyler went on to work with Jim Steinman on a next album. "If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man)" was released as the third single after the international success of first single "Holding Out For A Hero", which was originally released in 1984 from the soundtrack to the film "Footloose". It was written by Desmond Child and produced by Jim Steinman.
Upon its release, "If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man)" debuted at number 42 in France, rising to number 6 two months later. It was certified Silver by the SNEP with sales of over 250,000 copies in France. Elsewhere in continental Europe, "If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man)" was a hit in Finland, Switzerland and West Germany, where it peaked at number 11, 16 and 36 respectively, the single stayed in the European Hot 100 Singles for 22 weeks. The song failed to significantly impact the UK singles chart, however, spending three weeks in the chart, peaking at number 78.
Across the Atlantic, the song peaked at number 77 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 87 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart. "If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man)" has since been Tyler's last hit single in the United States.
Bonnie Tyler’s "If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man)" (1986) is the original version of what became Bon Jovi’s "You Give Love A Bad Name". Songwriter Desmond Child has since stated that the song was re-written as "You Give Love A Bad Name" with Bon Jovi after he was dissatisfied with the chart performance of "If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man)". Unsatisfied with the commercial success of the original, Child re-wrote the lyrics, recycled the chorus melody, and adjusted the style with Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, turning Tyler’s gender-bending Synth Rock song into Bon Jovi’s Hard Rock #1 Hit. 
Tyler’s version was successful in Europe (e.g., #6 in France) but only reached #77 in the USA. Bon Jovi’s version hit #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on November 29, 1986.
The song was later having an "interpolation" or similar melody to "Kings & Queens" by Ava Max in 2020.
Tyler re-recorded the song on her 2004 album, "Simply Believe".
CBS, 1986 (A 6867). Made in Holland. First press. Used.


Tracklist:

Side 1
If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man) 4:00

Side 2
Under Suspicion 4:20

Total playing time: 8:20 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary British Country Rock singer.
"Natural Force" sustained the style of its predecessor, with Pop Rock songs composed by Tyler's producers and managers, Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, and the addition of a few covers. In the United States, the album was titled "It's A Heartache".
Five singles were released from "Natural Force". The second Single, "It's a Heartache", is among the best-selling singles of all time, with sales of over 6 million copies. It became Tyler's first charting Single in the United States, where it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Many other singles from "Natural Force" also fared well in Europe.
"Natural Force" became Tyler's most successful album for RCA Records, with over 500,000 copies sold in the United States. In the United States, it reached number 2 on the Top Country Albums chart, and number 16 on the Billboard 200. The album was also a success in Europe, but like its predecessor, it failed to chart in the United Kingdom.
RCA Records, 1978 (PL 25152). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. It's A Heartache 3:30
2. Blame Me 4:03
3. Living For The City 3:44
4. If I Sing You A Love Song 4:47
5. Heaven 3:07

Side Two
1. Yesterday Dreams 4:14
2. Hey Love (It's A Feeling) 3:59
3. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 3:05
4. Here I Am 3:47
5. Baby Goodnight 4:30

Total playing time: 38:46 min.

The sixth full-length studio album by legendary British Rock singer.
Three years in the making, "Secret Dreams And Forbidden Fire" was executive-produced by Jim Steinman, who had produced Tyler's previous album. Seven singles were released from the album, with "Holding Out for a Hero" originally being released two years in advance on the movie soundtrack album "Footloose" (1984). Following its initial release, it charted highest in Austria, Canada, Germany and Sweden, peaking at No. 19 in each country, but only No. 96 in the United Kingdom. The song was re-released in 1985 and charted at No. 1 in Ireland and No. 2 in the United Kingdom, where it was certified Silver by the BPI for sales of over 250,000 units.
The album featured collaborations with songwriters guest artists including Desmond Child and Todd Rundgren.
"Secret Dreams And Forbidden Fire" was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Norwegian Albums Chart.
CBS Inc., 1986 (CBS 86319). Made in Holland. First press. Used.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Ravishing 6:20
2. If You Were A Woman 4:46
3. Loving You' S A Dirty Job But Somebody's Gotta Do It 7:28
4. No Way To Treat A Lady 4:23

Side Two
1. Band Of Gold 5:40
2. Rebel Without A Clue 8:30
3. Lovers Again 4:13
4. Holding Out For A Hero 4:50

Total playing time: 46:10 min.

The second compilation album by legendary British Country Pop/Rock singer.
RCA Schallplatten GmbH, 1978 (27680-8). Made in Germany. First press. Club Edition. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. It's A Heartache 3:31
2. Got So Used To Loving You 3:13
3. More Than A Lover 4:11
4. Piece Of My Heart 3:42
5. Baby I Remember You 3:19

Side 2
1. Lost In France 4:03
2. Love Tangle 3:11
3. Heaven 3:07
4. Here's Monday 3:42
5. Give Me Your Love 3:13

Total playing time: 35:12 min.

The debut full-length studio album by legendary British Country/Pop singer.
Bonnie Tyler (then known as Gaynor Hopkins) spent seven years performing in local pubs and clubs around South Wales between 1969 and 1976, first as part of Bobbie Wayne & the Dixies, and then with her own band Imagination. In 1975, she was discovered singing with Imagination by talent scout Roger Bell. She was invited to London to record two demos, "My! My! Honeycomb" and "Lost in France". After months passed, RCA Records contacted Tyler, announcing that they would be releasing "My! My! Honeycomb" as a single in April 1976.
Bonnie Tyler's debut album is filled with promise and indications of great things to come. Produced (and largely written) by Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, who worked as her managers while she was signed to RCA, "The World Starts Tonight" walks the fine line between Country and Pop that was popular in the mid-'70s.
As an introduction to Tyler's voice, this was an impressive debut. But it merely paved the way for Tyler's teaming with Jim Steinman, when she would realize her true potential and start the second phase of her multi-faceted career. A formidable debut, highlighted by covers of "Love of a Rolling Stone" and "Piece of My Heart".
Two singles were released from the album. The first, "Lost in France", was certified Silver by the BPI for sales of over 250,000 copies. "More Than a Lover" was also a hit, but failed to make progress in the UK Singles Chart after the BBC banned the song for its controversial lyrical content. The ban resulted in the song only reaching number 27 in the UK.
Shortly after recording the album, Tyler had surgery to remove nodules from her vocal cords. The operation left Tyler with a permanently raspy voice.
On the week ending 10 March 1978, over a year since its release, "The World Starts Tonight" debuted at number thirteen on the Swedish Albums Chart. It reached its peak position at number two in the following week, remaining there for a total of three weeks. In the fifth running week on the chart, "The World Starts Tonight" fell to number six, replaced by Tyler's second studio album "Natural Force".
RCA Schallplatten GmbH, 1977 (PL 25063). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.


Tracklist:

SIDE ONE
1. Got So Used To Loving You 3:13
2. Love Of A Rolling Stone 3:23
3. Lost In France 3:48
4. Piece Of My Heart 3:42
5. More Than A Lover 4:10

SIDE TWO
1. Give Me Your Love 3:13
2. The World Starts Tonight 3:32
3. Here's Monday 3:42
4. Love Tangle 3:10
5. Let The Show Begin 4:32

Total playing time: 36:25 min.

The third Single by legendary Hard Rock/Heavy Metal singer, vocalist of Iron Maiden.
“Tattooed Millionaire” is a second Single (after “Zulu Lulu”) for the forthcoming debut full-length studio album, “Tattooed Millionaire”.
Limited Edition release includes one extra track and A1 size foldout Poster/Cover-sleeve.
EMI Records Ltd., 1990 (12EM 138). Made in UK. First press. 45 RPM. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Tattooed Millionaire 04:29

Side 2
1. Ballad of Mutt 03:37
2. Winds of Change 03:23

Total playing time: 11:29 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary German Euro-Disco/Synth-Pop singer.
BMG Ariola München GmbH/Hansa, 1988 (209 481). Made in Germany. First press. Cover/Disc: NM+/M.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Backseat Of Your Cadillac
2. Summer Kisses
3. Are You Serious
4. Night In Africa
5. Heartbeat City

Side 2
1. Baby I Need Your Love
2. Little By Little
3. Nothing But A Heartache
4. If I Feel Love
5. Fire Of Love

The debut full-length studio album by legendary German Eurodisco/Synth-Pop singer.
The album includes major Top Ten European Pop hits. It went Platinum in Germany and Gold in Spain.
Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH/Hansa/Balkanton, 1986 (ВТА 11948). Made in Bulgaria. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG+/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. 'Cause You Are Young
2. I Can Lose My Heart Tonight
3. You Shot A Hole In My Soul
4. One Night's Not Enough

Side 2
1. Strangers By Night
2. Stay
3. Jump In My Car
4. You Can Be My Lucky Star Tonight

The debut full-length studio album by legendary German Eurodisco/Synth-Pop singer.
The album includes major Top Ten European Pop hits. It went Platinum in Germany and Gold in Spain.
Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH/Hansa/Three Eggs, 1986 (LP 6021 | THREE EGGS 6021). Made in Greece. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM-.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. 'Cause You Are Young
2. I Can Lose My Heart Tonight
3. You Shot A Hole In My Soul
4. One Night's Not Enough

Side 2
1. Strangers By Night
2. Stay
3. Jump In My Car
4. You Can Be My Lucky Star Tonight

The fifth Single by legendary German Euro-Disco/Synth-Pop singer.
It’s a second Single for her second full-length studio album “Welcome To The Heartbreak Hotel”.
Ariola Eurodisc GmbH/Hansa, 1986 (608 703). Made in Germany. First press. Used.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Heaven And Hell 5:11

Side B
1. Hollywood Nights 2:56
2. Heaven And Hell (Instrumental) 3:38

Total playing time: 11:45 min.
 

The third full-length studio album by legendary German Euro-Disco/Synth-Pop singer.
It was a successful album all across Europe, and almost all the tracks from the album are well known.
BMG Ariola München GmbH/Hansa, 1987 (14 943 5). Made in Germany. First press. Club Edition. Used (cover/disc): NM-/M-.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Good Guys Only Win In Movies [Long Version] 5:42
2. Like A Hurricane 3:13
3. Smoky Joe's Café 3:41
4. Are You Man Enough 3:36
5. Don't Be A Hero 3:32

Side 2
6. Soul Survivor [Long Version] 5:13
7. Midnight Gambler [Long Version] 4:29
8. Don't Wait Too Long 3:22
9. Dancing In Shadows 3:34

Total playing time: 36:22 min.

The seventh Single by legendary German Synth-Pop/Eurodisco singer.
It was a second single for her third full-length studio album “Like A Hurricane”.
The songs was written and produced by Dieter Bohlen.
The Single has been released on September 21, 1987.
BMG Ariola München GmbH/Hansa, 1987 (609 419). Made in Germany. First press. 45 RPM. Used (cover/disc): NM-/EX+.



Tracklist:

Side A
1. Soul Survivor (Long Version - Survivor Mix) 5:11

Side B
1. Midnight Gambler 5:13
2. Soul Survivor (Radio Version) 3:15

Total playing time: 13:39 min.

The seventh Single by legendary German Synth-Pop/Eurodisco singer.
It was a second single for her third full-length studio album “Like A Hurricane”.
The songs was written and produced by Dieter Bohlen.
The Single has been released on September 21, 1987.
BMG Ariola München GmbH/Hansa, 1987 (109 419). Made in Germany. First press. 45 RPM. Used (cover/disc): VG+/EX.


Tracklist:

Side A
Soul Survivor 3:23

Side B
Midnight Gambler 3:33

Total playing time: 13:39 min.

The third Single from the debut full-length studio album, “Catch The Catch”, by legendary German Disco singer.
The song was written and produced by Dieter Bohlen.
The Single has been released on April 14, 1986.
Ariola Eurodisc GmbH/Hansa, 1986 (608 147). Made in Germany. First press. 45 RPM. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side A
Strangers by Night (Extended Version) 5:41

Side B
Strangers by Night (Instrumental) 3:43

Total playing time: 9:24 min.

The third Single by legendary German Disco singer.
Ariola Eurodisc GmbH Hanseatic / Hansa, 1986 (108 147-100). Made in Germany. First press. USED (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side A
Strangers by Night 3:43

Side B
Strangers by Night (Instrumental) 3:43

Total playing time: 7:30 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary German Euro-Disco/Synth-Pop singer.
Like the debut album, it was a big success and nearly all tracks from the album are well known.
Ariola Eurodisc GmbH/Hansa, 1986 (208 064-630). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM-.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Heartbreak Hotel 3:33
2. Picture Blue Eyes 3:30
3. Tears Won't Wash Away My Heartache 4:19
4. V.I.P. (They're Callin' Me Tonight) 3:27
5. You Can't Run Away From It 3:12

Side 2
1. Heaven And Hell 3:39
2. Hollywood Nights 3:10
3. Born On The Wind 3:50
4. Wild Fire 3:40
5. Stop - Draggin' My Heart Around 3:07

The sixth full-length studio album by legendary British Pop Rock musician and singer.
The first studio album of de Burgh's to chart in the UK, following the compilation "Best Moves" a year earlier.
The album peaked at number 30 in the UK and spent 16 weeks on the chart. In the week beginning 7 February 1983, the album went to the top of the album charts in the then West Germany. In Canada the album spent 36 weeks in the Top 100.
A&M Records, 1982 (AMLH 68549). Made in Holland. First press. OIS. Used.

 
Tracklist:

Side One
1. Don't Pay The Ferryman 3:47
2. Living On The Island 3:30
3. Crying And Laughing 4:34
4. I'm Counting On You 4:25
5. The Getaway 3:42
    
Side Two
1. Ship To Shore 3:49
2. All The Love I Have Inside 3:15
3. Borderline 4:38
4. Where Peaceful Waters Flow 3:56
5. The Revolution 3:54
6. Light A Fire 4:30
7. Liberty    0:31
    
Total playing time: 44:31 min.