{"product_id":"the-proclaimers-this-is-the-story-vinyl","title":"The Proclaimers - This Is The Story Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Proclaimers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: This Is The Story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Chrysalis Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: CHR 1602\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1987\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1987 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Is The Story is the acclaimed debut album by Scottish duo The Proclaimers. Released in 1987, the album introduced the unmistakable voices and heartfelt songwriting of twin brothers Charlie and Craig Reid, blending folk, rock and pop with lyrics rooted in Scottish identity and social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features the original acoustic version of Letter From America, alongside favourites including Throw The 'R' Away, Over And Done With, Make My Heart Fly, The Joyful Kilmarnock Blues and Beautiful Truth. Following the success of the later full-band version of Letter From America, the album became a commercial breakthrough and laid the foundations for the band's enduring career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1987 UK pressing on Chrysalis Records, catalogue number CHR 1602.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by John Williams, the album was later reissued in 1987 with the hit Letter From America (Band Version) added as an extra track. This original first pressing contains the original 12-track running order, making it the preferred edition for collectors. Original UK Chrysalis pressings are highly regarded for their warm analogue sound and remain increasingly sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrow The 'R' Away\u003cbr\u003e\nOver And Done With\u003cbr\u003e\nMisty Blue\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Part That Really Matters\u003cbr\u003e\n(I'm Gonna) Burn Your Playhouse Down\u003cbr\u003e\nLetter From America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSky Takes The Soul\u003cbr\u003e\nIt Broke My Heart\u003cbr\u003e\nThe First Attack\u003cbr\u003e\nMake My Heart Fly\u003cbr\u003e\nBeautiful Truth\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Joyful Kilmarnock Blues\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1987 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nChrysalis Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number CHR 1602\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by John Williams\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures the original version of Letter From America\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Over And Done With\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Throw The 'R' Away\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Make My Heart Fly\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures The Joyful Kilmarnock Blues\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic Scottish folk rock album\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57354217357685,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/069A54C3-93A2-4939-9A94-5962BD56319D.jpg?v=1784037287","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-proclaimers-this-is-the-story-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}