Chess Pieces – The Best of Chess (1988) | Original UK Vintage Compilation Cassette Tape (Telstar, STAC 2274)
£5.50
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Chess Pieces – The Best of Chess (1988) | Original UK Vintage Compilation Cassette Tape (Telstar, STAC 2274)
£5.50
Experience the finest highlights from the legendary West End musical phenomenon with this original 1988 UK vintage cassette pressing of Chess Pieces (The Best Of Chess). Masterfully composed by ABBA’s own Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, with lyrics by the iconic Tim Rice. This compilation rounds up the definitive studio cast performances that topped international charts.
This carefully preserved, pre-owned Telstar Records release delivers the authentic analogue warmth of massive 1980s pop-theatre crossover hits, including the chart-topping I Know Him So Well and the synth-pop classic One Night In Bangkok. Perfect for musical theatre fans and ABBA completists alike.
- Format: Single Cassette Tape
- Label: Telstar Records UK
- Catalog Number: STAC 2274
- Release Year: 1988
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Condition Report:
- Tape (Very Good): The solid white cassette shell features highly readable, crisp black text printing with intact mechanical rollers. Sound playback is stable and clean.
- Inlay (Very Good): Original multi-panel paper J-card insert remains bright white [image_iCZbst.png]. Spines are completely intact with clean text lines and no heavy folding, liquid damage, or ink faded text.
- Case (Very Good): Original clear plastic front and backing house the tape safely. Normal superficial shelf-wear scuffing is present, but free from any cracks or broken structural hinges
Track List
Side 1
- Merano – The London Symphony Orchestra & The Ambrosian Singers
- The Arbiter – Björn Skifs
- Nobody's Side – Elaine Paige
- Chess – The London Symphony Orchestra
- Mountain Duet – Elaine Paige & Tommy Körberg
- Embassy Lament – Peter Bamber, Alan Byers, & Vernon Midgley
- Anthem – Tommy Körberg
Side 2
- 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 & The Ambrosian Singers