{"product_id":"steve-winwood-back-in-the-high-life-1986-us-1st-press-vg-vg","title":"Steve Winwood Back In The High Life 1986 US 1st Press VG\/VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSTEVE WINWOOD - BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRevisit the sophisticated, soul-infused pinnacle of 1980s pop-rock history with this spectacular vintage vinyl pressing of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003eBack in the High Life\u003c\/i\u003e by Steve Winwood.\u003c\/b\u003e Serving as his multi-platinum 1986 solo masterpiece, this brilliant record stands as a flawless, non-stop fusion of driving synthesizer hooks, bright brass arrangements, and Winwood's legendary, blue-eyed soul vocals. The rich analog grooves effortlessly showcase the immaculate, high-fidelity production—driving flawlessly from the celebratory, Grammy-winning energy of the global number-one smash \"Higher Love\" to the mandolin-laced nostalgia of the title track \"Back in the High Life Again\" and the driving, danceable synth-pop rhythm of \"The Finer Things.\" Brimming with incredible guest performances from Chaka Khan and James Taylor, every track jumps out of your speakers with pristine mid-range warmth and timeless analog punch. Complete with its iconic, smiling candid black-and-white portrait jacket, this beautifully preserved LP is an absolute mandatory cornerstone for any classic pop-rock archivist or vintage vinyl collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1986 US release by Island Records, catalog #9-25448-1, barcode #07599254481.  US first pressing from Specialty Records plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003eGreat condition with no major issues, just a few light dings here and there.  Original custom inner sleeve included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl grades VG.  \u003c\/strong\u003ePlays mostly VG+ throughout but caught a couple of clicks.  The disc is pretty clean visually but has a couple light scratches that may be causing those clicks and the standard couple light surface marks\/hairlines that don't impact playback.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47240700985475,"sku":null,"price":5.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260602_21_22_22_Pro.jpg?v=1780453914","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/steve-winwood-back-in-the-high-life-1986-us-1st-press-vg-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}