Chess Pieces – The Best of Chess (1985) | Original UK Compilation Vinyl LP (Telstar, STAR 2274)
£6.50
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Chess Pieces – The Best of Chess (1985) | Original UK Compilation Vinyl LP (Telstar, STAR 2274)
£6.50
Description:
Experience the finest musical peaks of the smash West End theatre production with this original 1985 UK vintage vinyl compilation pressing of Chess Pieces .
Experience the finest musical peaks of the smash West End theatre production with this original 1985 UK vintage vinyl compilation pressing of Chess Pieces .
Masterfully shaped by ABBA's legendary hitmakers Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus alongside theatrical icon Tim Rice. This record brings together the definitive studio cast versions that dominated the 1980s pop charts.
Skip the over-inflated, greedy marketplace markups! This copy comes completely intact, inclusive of its original promotional inserts.
Perfect for vinyl collectors, ABBA enthusiasts, and traditional stage musical fans who want an authentic, clean analogue sound at a fair, grounded price.
- Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Label: Telstar Records UK
- Catalog Number: STAR 2274
- Release Year: 1985
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
- Bonus Extras: Includes original London Prince Edward Theatre booking flyer and authentic 1980s merch order form
Condition Report:
- Vinyl (Very Good): The vinyl surface displays a clean sheen with minimal visual surface blemishes. Sound playback is deep, vibrant, and clear, with only light, non-intrusive background dust noise characteristic of vintage pressings.
- Sleeve (Very Good): The outer card sleeve displays crisp graphics and bright whites. Back details are clear with a structurally strong edge seam. Shows standard light shelf wear along corners but remains entirely free from nasty splits or ink marker defacement.
- Inserts (Very Good): The rare promotional Prince Edward Theatre "Opens Spring 1986" stage card and the retro illustrated product order slip are both crisp, flat, and uniquely intact.
Track List
Side One
- Merano – London Symphony Orchestra with The Ambrosian Singers
- The Arbiter – Björn Skifs
- Nobody's Side – Elaine Paige
- Chess – London Symphony Orchestra
- Mountain Duet – Elaine Paige & Tommy Körberg
- Embassy Lament – Peter Bamber, Alan Byers, Leslie Fyson & Vernon Midgley
- Anthem – Tommy Körberg
Side Two
- One Night In Bangkok – Murray Head
- Heaven Help My Heart – Elaine Paige
- I Know Him So Well – Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson
- Pity The Child – Murray Head
- You And I / Story Of Chess – Elaine Paige, Tommy Körberg and The Ambrosian Singers