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The fifth full-length studio album by legendary German Pop/Disco project.
Hansa/BMG Ariola München GmbH, 1991 (211 411). Made in Germany. First press. Used.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. La Serenata (Overture) 1:36
2. Lucifer 3:46
3. Testamente D'amelia 5:35
4. Is She Really Going Out With Him? (Live recorded in Leningrad autumn 1990) 3:28
5. Read My Lips 4:05

Side B
1. Is It A Shame 3:38
2. Sad Girl In The Sunset 4:35
3. Lisa Said ... 5:05
4. The Wind Cries (Who Killed Norma Jean) 3:58
5. Don't Tell Me ... 3:55

Total playing time: 39:11 min.

The sixth Single by legendary German Pop/Disco solo project of Dieter Bohlen (ex- Modern Talking).
It’s a third Single from Blue System’s second studio album, “Body Heat”, and it was released in January 1989. The song was written, arranged and produced by Dieter Bohlen.
The Single debuted at number 13 in West Germany for the week of 16 January 1989. The song was the title song from episode "Moltke" the cult German television movie "Tatort".
BMG Ariola München GmbH/Hansa, 1989 (611 937). Made in Germany. First press. 45 RPM. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.



Tracklist:

Side A
Silent Water (Long Version) 4:48

Side B
Body Heat (Long Version) 5:24
Silent Water (Radio Version) 3:24

Total playing time: 13:38 min.

The debut single by legendary German Pop/Disco solo project of Dieter Bohlen (ex- Modern Talking).
It's the first single from Blue System's debut album, “Walking On A Rainbow”, and it was released on September 7, 1987.
The song was written, arranged and produced by Dieter Bohlen, and co-produced by Luis Rodríguez. It has a strong Bossa Nova influence.
Dieter Bohlen said: "After Modern Talking, I thought for a long time what I could do now, and we never had a Samba hit in Germany. So it was for me a big challenge to write a Samba title".
BMG Ariola München GmbH/Hansa, 1987 (609 469). Made in Germany. First press. 45 RPM. Used.


Tracklist:

Side A
Sorry Little Sarah (Long Version) 5:12

Side B
Big Boys Don't Cry (Long Version) 5:24

Total playing time: 10:36 min.

The debut single by legendary German Pop/Disco solo project of Dieter Bohlen (ex- Modern Talking).
It's the first single from Blue System's debut album, “Walking On A Rainbow”, and it was released on September 7, 1987.
The song was written, arranged and produced by Dieter Bohlen, and co-produced by Luis Rodríguez. It has a strong Bossa Nova influence.
Dieter Bohlen said: "After Modern Talking, I thought for a long time what I could do now, and we never had a Samba hit in Germany. So it was for me a big challenge to write a Samba title".
BMG Ariola München GmbH/Hansa, 1987 (109 469). Made in Germany. First press. 45 RPM. Used (cover/disc): VG/VG+.



Tracklist:

Side 1
Sorry Little Sarah 3:35

Side 2
Big Boys Don't Cry 3:11

Total playing time: 6:46 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary German Pop/Disco project.
Hansa/BMG Ariola München GmbH, 1989 (210 295). Made in Germany. First press. Used.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Magic Symphony 3:34
2. Love Me On The Rocks 3:27
3. Save Me 3:45
4. Nobody Makes Me Crazy (Like You Do) 3:27
5. Madonna Blue 3:40

Side B
1. Call Me Dr. Love (A New Dimension) 3:20
2. Little Jeannie 3:28
3. Carry Me Oh Carrie 3:15
4. Big Yellow Taxi 3:20
5. Everything I Own 3:10

Total playing time: 34:26 min.

The fifth Single by legendary German Pop/Disco solo project of Dieter Bohlen (ex- Modern Talking).
It’s a second Single from Blue System’s second studio album, “Body Heat”, and it was released in October 1988. The song was written, arranged and produced by Dieter Bohlen.
The Single debuted at number 57 in West Germany for the week of 24 October 1988, and peaked at number 6 three weeks later.
Hansa/BMG Ariola München GmbH, 1988 (611 699). Made in Germany. First press. 45 RPM. Used (cover/disc): NM (still in seal)/NM.


Tracklist:

Side A
Under My Skin 5:10

Side B
Under My Skin (Dubbing) 3:47
Under My Skin (Radio Version) 3:31

Total playing time: 12:30 min.

The first re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary German Pop/Disco project.
Hansa/BMG Ariola München GmbH, 1987/1989 (210 218). Made in Germany. Used (cover/disc): VG/VG.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Gangster Love (Maxi Version) 4:24
2. Sorry Little Sarah (Maxi Version) 5:12
3. She's A Lady (Maxi Version) 4:59
4. Voodoo Nights 3:23

Side 2
1. Love Me More (Maxi Version) 4:57
2. Emanuelle (Maxi Version) 4:19
3. Big Boys Don't Cry (Maxi Version) 5:05
4. G.T.O. 3:28

Total playing time: 35:47min.

The second full-length studio album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi's sophomore release found the New Jersey band continuing with its engaging mix of Hard Rock dynamics and blatant Pop-Metal overtones, and primed the pump for the coming popular explosion of "Slippery When Wet". Ever since the keyboard call to arms of the breakthrough "Runaway", Bon Jovi had understood that real success lay in a billowing smoke, soft-focus derivation of true Metal, where Journey-style synthesizers and Soft Rock chorus vocals were the name of the game. To that end, "7800° Fahrenheit" tempered its black-leather Rock & Roll with a rudimentary form of the sound that would make Bon Jovi superstars. They puffed out their chests for the groupie-groping, Mötley Crüe-style catcalls of "In and Out of Love" and made sure "King of the Mountain" rumbled with boys-night-out bravado. But they seemed much more comfortable with the twittering ballad "Silent Night" or "Price of Love," where arena-ready riffing met smoke machine keys and vocal trills. There was even "Tokyo Road", a valiant attempt at the epic scope of Springsteen that featured a Japanese-language intro and full-on character development. It was in these moments - when the tenets of Metal tried on the hairstyles of Pop - that "7800° Fahrenheit" burned its brightest; the professional songwriting and increased cash flow of "Slippery When Wet" just made the existing mercury burst.
The album's title was a reference to the supposed melting point of rock. It's marked the final collaboration between Bon Jovi and producer Lance Quinn. It is also the only Bon Jovi album to feature songwriting contributions from four of the band members, with "Secret Dreams" being the only Bon Jovi song to-date for which drummer Tico Torres receives a songwriting credit. Despite being a fan favorite, the band was unsatisfied with the sound of the album and essentially disowned it once they had solidified their status as Major Rock Stars with the albums "Slippery When Wet" and "New Jersey" a few years later. It is the least represented album in their setlists over the course of the career and excluding extremely rare performances of the song "Tokyo Road" in Japan once every few years and "Only Lonely" a few times during The Circle Tour in 2010, nothing from this album has been performed live since the late 1980s.
"7800° Fahrenheit" reached #37 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and was the band's first record to be certified Gold in the US. It remained charted for 85 weeks and was certified Platinum on February 19, 1987. The singles "In and Out of Love" and "Only Lonely" both charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
PolyGram Records, Inc./Mercury, 1985 (SRM 1 4107). Made in Canada. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM/EX.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. In And Out Of Love 4:25
2. The Price Of Love 4:13
3. Only Lonely 4:57
4. King Of The Mountain 3:51
5. Silent Night 4:56

Side B
6. Tokyo Road 5:41
7. Hardest Part Is The Night 4:23
8. Always Run To You 5:00
9. (I Don't Wanna Fall) To The Fire 4:22
10. Secret Dreams 4:53

Total playing time: 46:41 min.

The second full-length studio album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi's sophomore release found the New Jersey band continuing with its engaging mix of Hard Rock dynamics and blatant Pop-Metal overtones, and primed the pump for the coming popular explosion of "Slippery When Wet". Ever since the keyboard call to arms of the breakthrough "Runaway", Bon Jovi had understood that real success lay in a billowing smoke, soft-focus derivation of true Metal, where Journey-style synthesizers and Soft Rock chorus vocals were the name of the game. To that end, "7800° Fahrenheit" tempered its black-leather Rock & Roll with a rudimentary form of the sound that would make Bon Jovi superstars. They puffed out their chests for the groupie-groping, Mötley Crüe-style catcalls of "In and Out of Love" and made sure "King of the Mountain" rumbled with boys-night-out bravado. But they seemed much more comfortable with the twittering ballad "Silent Night" or "Price of Love," where arena-ready riffing met smoke machine keys and vocal trills. There was even "Tokyo Road", a valiant attempt at the epic scope of Springsteen that featured a Japanese-language intro and full-on character development. It was in these moments - when the tenets of Metal tried on the hairstyles of Pop - that "7800° Fahrenheit" burned its brightest; the professional songwriting and increased cash flow of "Slippery When Wet" just made the existing mercury burst.
The album's title was a reference to the supposed melting point of rock. It's marked the final collaboration between Bon Jovi and producer Lance Quinn. It is also the only Bon Jovi album to feature songwriting contributions from four of the band members, with "Secret Dreams" being the only Bon Jovi song to-date for which drummer Tico Torres receives a songwriting credit. Despite being a fan favorite, the band was unsatisfied with the sound of the album and essentially disowned it once they had solidified their status as Major Rock Stars with the albums "Slippery When Wet" and "New Jersey" a few years later. It is the least represented album in their setlists over the course of the career and excluding extremely rare performances of the song "Tokyo Road" in Japan once every few years and "Only Lonely" a few times during The Circle Tour in 2010, nothing from this album has been performed live since the late 1980s.
"7800° Fahrenheit" reached #37 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and was the band's first record to be certified Gold in the US. It remained charted for 85 weeks and was certified Platinum on February 19, 1987. The singles "In and Out of Love" and "Only Lonely" both charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
PolyGram Records, Inc./Mercury, 1985 (824 509-1 M-1 | 422-824 509-1 M-1). Made in USA. First press. OIS. Still in shrink. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM+.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. In And Out Of Love 4:25
2. The Price Of Love 4:13
3. Only Lonely 4:57
4. King Of The Mountain 3:51
5. Silent Night 4:56

Side B
6. Tokyo Road 5:41
7. Hardest Part Is The Night 4:23
8. Always Run To You 5:00
9. (I Don't Wanna Fall) To The Fire 4:22
10. Secret Dreams 4:53

Total playing time: 46:41 min.

The second full-length studio album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi's sophomore release found the New Jersey band continuing with its engaging mix of Hard Rock dynamics and blatant Pop-Metal overtones, and primed the pump for the coming popular explosion of "Slippery When Wet". Ever since the keyboard call to arms of the breakthrough "Runaway", Bon Jovi had understood that real success lay in a billowing smoke, soft-focus derivation of true Metal, where Journey-style synthesizers and Soft Rock chorus vocals were the name of the game. To that end, "7800° Fahrenheit" tempered its black-leather Rock & Roll with a rudimentary form of the sound that would make Bon Jovi superstars. They puffed out their chests for the groupie-groping, Mötley Crüe-style catcalls of "In and Out of Love" and made sure "King of the Mountain" rumbled with boys-night-out bravado. But they seemed much more comfortable with the twittering ballad "Silent Night" or "Price of Love," where arena-ready riffing met smoke machine keys and vocal trills. There was even "Tokyo Road", a valiant attempt at the epic scope of Springsteen that featured a Japanese-language intro and full-on character development. It was in these moments - when the tenets of Metal tried on the hairstyles of Pop - that "7800° Fahrenheit" burned its brightest; the professional songwriting and increased cash flow of "Slippery When Wet" just made the existing mercury burst.
The album's title was a reference to the supposed melting point of rock. It's marked the final collaboration between Bon Jovi and producer Lance Quinn. It is also the only Bon Jovi album to feature songwriting contributions from four of the band members, with "Secret Dreams" being the only Bon Jovi song to-date for which drummer Tico Torres receives a songwriting credit. Despite being a fan favorite, the band was unsatisfied with the sound of the album and essentially disowned it once they had solidified their status as Major Rock Stars with the albums "Slippery When Wet" and "New Jersey" a few years later. It is the least represented album in their setlists over the course of the career and excluding extremely rare performances of the song "Tokyo Road" in Japan once every few years and "Only Lonely" a few times during The Circle Tour in 2010, nothing from this album has been performed live since the late 1980s.
"7800° Fahrenheit" reached #37 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and was the band's first record to be certified Gold in the US. It remained charted for 85 weeks and was certified Platinum on February 19, 1987. The singles "In and Out of Love" and "Only Lonely" both charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
PolyGram Records, Inc./Mercury, 1985 (824 509-1). Made in Holland. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM-/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. In And Out Of Love 4:25
2. The Price Of Love 4:13
3. Only Lonely 4:57
4. King Of The Mountain 3:51
5. Silent Night 4:56

Side B
6. Tokyo Road 5:41
7. Hardest Part Is The Night 4:23
8. Always Run To You 5:00
9. (I Don't Wanna Fall) To The Fire 4:22
10. Secret Dreams 4:53

Total playing time: 46:41 min.

The debut full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
From the opening track, "Runaway", which rode to glory on E Street Band-mate Roy Bittan's distinctive keyboard riff, to the sweaty arena rock of "Get Ready", which closed the album, Bon Jovi's debut is an often-overlooked minor gem from the early days of Hair Metal. The songs may be simple and the writing prone to all clichés of the form, but the album boasts a pretty consistent Hard Rock attack, passionate playing and a keen sense of melody. The prominence that keyboardist David Bryan (credited as David Rashbaum in the liner notes) gets on this record is an indicator, perhaps, that Bon Jovi had more than a passing interest in the Pop market, which was then dominated by new wave and Synth Pop. Mixing Journey-like '70s Rock ("She Don't Know Me") with shout-along stadium anthems ("Love Lies"), the self-titled Bon Jovi album lay the foundation for the band's career, which reached its apex several years later with that very same combination of Pop melody and arena-sized ambition.
Originally titled "Tough Talk", album was renamed after the record company decided it was wiser to issue the album as a self-titled release. Most of the songs are written by Jon Bon Jovi, Bryan and Sambora. "Burning for Love" and "Come Back" were the very first songs written for the album. Produced by Tony Bongiovi and Lance Quinn, it is significant for being the only Bon Jovi album on which a song ("She Don't Know Me") appears that was not written nor co-written by members of the band.
Aside from hit single "Runaway", songs from the album were rarely performed live after the band released their breakthrough album "Slippery When Wet" in 1986. However, on the band's 2010 Circle Tour, songs including "Roulette", "Shot Through The Heart" and "Get Ready" were performed.
Three singles from the album were released: "Runaway", "She Don't Know Me" and in Japan only, "Burning for Love".
The album was ranked the 11th best Rock album of 1984 by Kerrang! Magazine. The album charted at #43 on The Billboard 200.
Jambco, 1984/1993 (814 982-1). Made in Holland. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Runaway 3:54
2. Roulette 4:41
3. She Don't Know Me 4:04
4. Shot Through The Heart 4:24
5. Love Lies 4:03

Side 2
1. Breakout 5:22
2. Burning For Love 3:52
3. Come Back 3:57
4. Get Ready 4:08

Total playing time: 38:14 min.

The debut full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
From the opening track, "Runaway", which rode to glory on E Street Band-mate Roy Bittan's distinctive keyboard riff, to the sweaty arena rock of "Get Ready", which closed the album, Bon Jovi's debut is an often-overlooked minor gem from the early days of Hair Metal. The songs may be simple and the writing prone to all clichés of the form, but the album boasts a pretty consistent Hard Rock attack, passionate playing and a keen sense of melody. The prominence that keyboardist David Bryan (credited as David Rashbaum in the liner notes) gets on this record is an indicator, perhaps, that Bon Jovi had more than a passing interest in the Pop market, which was then dominated by new wave and Synth Pop. Mixing Journey-like '70s Rock ("She Don't Know Me") with shout-along stadium anthems ("Love Lies"), the self-titled Bon Jovi album lay the foundation for the band's career, which reached its apex several years later with that very same combination of Pop melody and arena-sized ambition.
Originally titled "Tough Talk", album was renamed after the record company decided it was wiser to issue the album as a self-titled release. Most of the songs are written by Jon Bon Jovi, Bryan and Sambora. "Burning for Love" and "Come Back" were the very first songs written for the album. Produced by Tony Bongiovi and Lance Quinn, it is significant for being the only Bon Jovi album on which a song ("She Don't Know Me") appears that was not written nor co-written by members of the band.
Aside from hit single "Runaway", songs from the album were rarely performed live after the band released their breakthrough album "Slippery When Wet" in 1986. However, on the band's 2010 Circle Tour, songs including "Roulette", "Shot Through The Heart" and "Get Ready" were performed.
Three singles from the album were released: "Runaway", "She Don't Know Me" and in Japan only, "Burning for Love".
The album was ranked the 11th best Rock album of 1984 by Kerrang! Magazine. The album charted at #43 on The Billboard 200.
Mercury Records, A PolyGram company, 1984 (814 982-1). Made in Holland. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Runaway 3:54
2. Roulette 4:41
3. She Don't Know Me 4:04
4. Shot Through The Heart 4:24
5. Love Lies 4:03

Side 2
1. Breakout 5:22
2. Burning For Love 3:52
3. Come Back 3:57
4. Get Ready 4:08

Total playing time: 38:14 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for Hard Pop/Rock by the time of "New Jersey", concentrating on sing-along choruses sung over and over again, frequently by a rough, extensively overdubbed chorus, producing an effect not unlike what these songs sounded like in the arenas and stadiums where they were most often heard. The lyrics had that typical Pop twist - although they nominally expressed romantic commitment, sentiments such as "Lay Your Hands on Me" and "I'll Be There for You" worked equally well as a means for the band and its audience to reaffirm their affection for each other. The only thing that marred the perfection of this communion was Jon Bon Jovi's continuing obsession with a certain predecessor from his home state; at times, he seemed to be trying to re-create Born to Run using cheaper materials.
The album was the follow-up to the band's 1986 breakthrough album, "Slippery When Wet", and reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in its second week of release after making its debut at No. 8. It remained at No. 1 for four consecutive weeks. It produced five Billboard Hot 100 top ten singles, the most top ten hits to date for any Hard Rock album, including "Bad Medicine" and "I'll Be There for You", which both reached No. 1. The album was certified seven times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album also debuted at No. 1 in UK and was the band's first UK No. 1 album.
PolyGram Records, Inc./G.P.I. S.A., 1988 (836 345-1 | VERH 62). Made in Greece. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Lay Your Hands On Me 5:58
2. Bad Medicine 5:14
3. Born To Be My Baby 4:38
4. Living In Sin 4:36
5. Blood On Blood 6:14
    
Side Two
1. Homebound Train 5:09
2. Wild Is The Wind 5:04
3. Ride Cowboy Ride 1:24
4. Stick To Your Guns 4:43
5. I'll Be There For You 5:43
6. 99 In The Shade 4:25
7. Love For Sale 3:56
    
Total playing time: 57:09 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for Hard Pop/Rock by the time of "New Jersey", concentrating on sing-along choruses sung over and over again, frequently by a rough, extensively overdubbed chorus, producing an effect not unlike what these songs sounded like in the arenas and stadiums where they were most often heard. The lyrics had that typical Pop twist - although they nominally expressed romantic commitment, sentiments such as "Lay Your Hands on Me" and "I'll Be There for You" worked equally well as a means for the band and its audience to reaffirm their affection for each other. The only thing that marred the perfection of this communion was Jon Bon Jovi's continuing obsession with a certain predecessor from his home state; at times, he seemed to be trying to re-create Born to Run using cheaper materials.
The album was the follow-up to the band's 1986 breakthrough album, "Slippery When Wet", and reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in its second week of release after making its debut at No. 8. It remained at No. 1 for four consecutive weeks. It produced five Billboard Hot 100 top ten singles, the most top ten hits to date for any Hard Rock album, including "Bad Medicine" and "I'll Be There for You", which both reached No. 1. The album was certified seven times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album also debuted at No. 1 in UK and was the band's first UK No. 1 album.
Vertigo/PolyGram Records, Inc., 1988 (836 345-1 | VERH 62). Made in Holland. First press. OIS. Used. Cover: EX+. Disc: EX (visually VG; sounds NM-).


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Lay Your Hands On Me 5:58
2. Bad Medicine 5:14
3. Born To Be My Baby 4:38
4. Living In Sin 4:36
5. Blood On Blood 6:14
    
Side Two
1. Homebound Train 5:09
2. Wild Is The Wind 5:04
3. Ride Cowboy Ride 1:24
4. Stick To Your Guns 4:43
5. I'll Be There For You 5:43
6. 99 In The Shade 4:25
7. Love For Sale 3:56
    
Total playing time: 57:09 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary German Melodic Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Founded on the ashes of early 80s Hard Rock act Cacumen, German Rock act Bonfire unleashed their debut album “Don’t Touch The Light” in 1986, which not only raised a lot of attention in the Hard Rock scene, but also received favorable press from all over the world. Soon after the first release, Bonfire went through some line-up changes but nevertheless hit the studios with famous producer Michael Wagener to record the album, which up to today is regarded as one true classic in Hard Rock history - “Fireworks”.
“Fireworks” marked the international breakthrough for the band, in Germany alone sold more than 100.000 copies and took Bonfire into the national charts for more than 30 weeks. A huge tour with Judas Priest followed soon after.
MSA Records, 1987 (ZL 71518). Made in Germany. First press. OIS.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Ready 4 Reaction 3:40
2. Never Mind 3:38
3. Sleeping All Alone 3:31
4. Champion 3:30
5. Don't Get Me Wrong 3:19

Side Two
1. Sweet Obsession 3:04
2. Rock Me Now 4:17
3. American Nights 3:42
4. Fantasy 4:40
5. Give It a Try 4:23

Total playing time: 37:44 min.

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.