SANDRA “Into A Secret Land” /LP/

The debut full-length studio album by legendary German Synth-Pop singer.
The album was a great commercial success and spawned Sandra's signature number-one Single "(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena" as well as the international top-five Single "In the Heat of the Night".
Virgin Schallplatten GmbH, 1985 (207 356-630). Made in Germany. First press. 


Tracklist:

Side One
1. In The Heat Of The Night 5:20
2. On The Tray (Seven Years) 3:45
3. Little Girl 3:11
4. You And I 6:44

Side Two
5. (I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena 5:55
6. Heartbeat 4:53
7. Sisters And Brothers 3:23
8. Change Your Mind 4:04

Total playing time: 37:15 min.

The third Single by legendary German Synth-Pop singer.
It was the first and the lead Single from the debut album, "The Long Play", and was a major chart hit in Europe, reaching number one in multiple countries. The song reached number one on the official German Singles Chart for four consecutive weeks, between 13 September and 4 October 1985. The Single then peaked at number one in Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and Finland. It also reached no. 1 on the airplay chart in Germany, as well as the top 5 in Austria. In the pan-European charts, it was a top 10 and a top 20 hit on the airplay and sales charts, respectively.
“(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena” remains Sandra's signature song.
Virgin Schallplatten GmbH, 1985 (601 755-213). Made in Germany. First press. 45 PRM. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM-.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. (I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena 7:13

Side Two
2. Party Games (Instrumental) 3:25

Total playing time: 10:38 min.

 

The fourth Single by legendary German Synth-Pop singer.
It’s a first Single from Sandra's second solo album, “Mirrors”.
The Single was commercially successful, reaching the top 10 in Norway and France, and the top 20 in Germany and Switzerland.
Virgin Schallplatten GmbH, 1986 (108 283-100). Made in Germany. First press. 45 RPM. Used (cover/disc): VG+/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Innocent Love 3:50

Side Two
2. Innocent Theme 3:26

Total playing time: 7:16 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary German Synth-Pop singer.
Four Singles were released from this album. "Innocent Love" was the lead Single and reached the Top 10 in multiple European countries, followed by "Hi! Hi! Hi!", which was a top-10 entry in Sandra's native Germany, as well as Greece and Spain. The ballad "Loreen" and the uptempo "Midnight Man" served as the album's third and fourth Singles, respectively, and both achieved a moderate success across Europe.
The album charted within the top 20 in Germany, Switzerland, Finland, and Norway.
Good album for fans of 80s pop music!
Virgin Schallplatten GmbH, 1986 (207 915-630). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. The Second Day 0:37
2. Don't Cry (The Breakup Of The World) 4:49
3. Hi! Hi! Hi! 4:08
4. Midnight Man 3:04
5. You'll Be Mine 4:33

Side Two
1. Innocent Love 5:23
2. Two Lovers Tonight 3:45
3. Mirror Of Love 4:13
4. Loreen 4:17

Total playing time: 34:49 min.

The fourth Single from the third full-length studio album, "Into A Secret Land", by legendary German Synth-Pop/Disco singer.
"Around My Heart" is a smooth Disco song and a slick, efficient production from Michael Cretu.
The Single was a top 20 hit in Germany and Switzerland. It also reached no. 12 on the German airplay chart.
Virgin Schallplatten GmbH, 1989 (612 208-213). Made in Germany. First press. 45 RPM. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Around My Heart (Extended Version) 6:02
Side Two
1. Around My Drums (Instrumental) 3:13
2. Around My Heart (Single Version) 3:11

Total playing time: 12:28 min.

The sixth compilation album by legendary German Synth-Pop singer.
Sandra's career anthology featuring all commercial Singles and select favourites released between 1985 and 2009, presented in chronological order.
"The Platinum Collection" is one of Sandra's most comprehensive compilations to date, including all of her single songs released between 1985 and 2009 as well as some album tracks, remastered and arranged chronologically. Many of the songs are presented in shorter single edits.
Two versions of the album were released: a 2CD version and this one, 3CD set, which includes a selection of extended mixes, originally available on 12" Maxi Singles only. 3CD set also enables buyers to download 5 additional extended mixes in MP3 format and 5 high-quality photos and biography in English and German in PDF format (with the same content as the booklet in physical releases).
A total of 23 exclusive tracks are included in this release: 12 previously unreleased on CD, 10 that were previously available on CD Single only (or other formats such 12" Single at the time of its original release; now out-of-print), and 1 that was previously available for promotional use only.
Virgin Music/ EMI Catalogue Marketing, a division of EMI Music Germany GmbH & Co. KG, 2009 (50999 4 57346 2 5). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

CD I – 1985-1992
1. Maria Magdalena (Single Version) 3:58
2. In The Heat Of The Night (Single Version) 3:56
3. Little Girl 3:11
4. Sisters And Brothers 3:23
5. Innocent Love (Single Version) 3:50
6. Hi! Hi! Hi! (Single Version) 3:31
7. Loreen 4:17
8. Midnight Man (Single Version) 3:03
9. Everlasting Love 3:49
10. Stop For A Minute (Single Version) 3:54
11. Heaven Can Wait (Single Version) 4:05
12. Secret Land (Single Version) 4:05
13. Celebrate Your Life 3:28
14. We’ll Be Together (Single Remix) 3:49
15. Around My Heart (Single Version) 3:11
16. Hiroshima (Single Version) 4:11
17. (Life May Be) A Big Insanity 4:29
18. One More Night (Single Version) 3:41
19. Lovelight In Your Eyes 5:27
20. Johnny Wanna Live (Single Remix) 3:52
Running time: 76:29 min.

CD II – 1992-2009
1. Don’t Be Aggressive (Radio Edit) 4:22
2. I Need Love (Radio Edit) 3:18
3. Steady Me 3:57
4. Mirrored In Your Eyes 3:26
5. Maria Magdalena ’93 4:03
6. Nights In White Satin (Radio Edit) 3:35
7. Won’t Run Away 4:12
8. Secret Land ’99 (Ultra Violet Radio Edit) 3:41
9. Forever 3:44
10. Such A Shame 4:17
11. Forgive Me (Radio Edit) 3:59
12. I Close My Eyes 4:05
13. Secrets Of Love (with DJ Bobo) 3:17
14. The Way I Am 3:30
15. What Is It About Me (Radio Edit) 3:09
16. All You Zombies 5:03
17. In A Heartbeat 3:36
18. The Night Is Still Young (feat. Thomas Anders) 3:22
19. What If 2:48
20. Tête À Tête 3:44
Running time: 74:40 min.

CD III – The Best 12” Versions
1. Maria Magdalena (Extended Version) 7:13
2. In The Heat Of The Night (Extended Version) 7:23
3. Little Girl (Extended Version) 5:09
4. Innocent Love (Extended Version) 6:47
5. Hi! Hi! Hi! (Extended Version) 6:12
6. Midnight Man (Extended Version) 5:26
7. Everlasting Love (Extended Version) 7:27
8. Stop For A Minute (Extended Version) 6:19
9. Heaven Can Wait (Extended Version) 7:38
10. Secret Land (Reverse Mix) 6:44
Bonus Track:
11. Everlasting Love (PWL 12” Remix) 7:40
Running time: 73:20 min.

Total playing time: 224:29 min.