{"product_id":"chris-de-burgh-man-on-the-line-vinyl-lp-sp-5002","title":"Chris de Burgh – Man on the Line (Vinyl LP, SP 5002)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChris de Burgh – \u003cem\u003eMan on the Line\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e SP 5002  |  \u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e SP 5002-A (2) Qu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris de Burgh\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Irish-British singer-songwriter whose career spans more than five decades and whose music has earned him a devoted international following, particularly across Europe, the Middle East, and South America. Born Christopher John Davison in Venado Tuerto, Argentina in 1948 and raised in Ireland, de Burgh developed a storytelling style rooted in romantic balladry, Celtic folk, and polished soft rock — a sound that felt both timeless and deeply personal. He built his audience steadily through the late 1970s and early 1980s before breaking through to mainstream global success, culminating in the worldwide phenomenon of “The Lady in Red” in 1986. But for many of his most loyal fans, the albums that preceded that breakthrough — including \u003cem\u003eMan on the Line\u003c\/em\u003e — represent his most artistically satisfying work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMan on the Line\u003c\/em\u003e was released in 1984 on A\u0026amp;M Records and marked a significant step forward in de Burgh’s production ambitions. Recorded with a fuller, more contemporary sound than his earlier folk-influenced records, the album blends sweeping ballads with more urgent, rhythmically driven tracks, all anchored by de Burgh’s warm, expressive tenor and his gift for narrative songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album’s standout single \u003cstrong\u003e“High on Emotion”\u003c\/strong\u003e became one of his biggest hits to that point, a soaring, anthemic track that captured the cinematic quality of his best work and reached the Top 40 in the UK. \u003cstrong\u003e“The Ecstasy of Flight (I Love the Night)”\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fan favourite — a dramatic, atmospheric piece that showcases de Burgh’s flair for building tension and release across a song’s arc. \u003cstrong\u003e“Sending a Message”\u003c\/strong\u003e and the title track \u003cstrong\u003e“Man on the Line”\u003c\/strong\u003e further demonstrate his ability to blend personal emotion with broader, almost cinematic themes. The album reached the Top 10 in Ireland and performed strongly across Europe, consolidating his reputation as one of the era’s most consistent album artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors and fans, \u003cem\u003eMan on the Line\u003c\/em\u003e is a rewarding listen — a record that captures an artist at the height of his craft, just before the commercial breakthrough that would change everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecord Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis copy has been \u003cstrong\u003ecarefully cleaned with a Spin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a \u003cstrong\u003enew inner plastic sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vinyl presents with \u003cstrong\u003eminor surface scuffs\u003c\/strong\u003e but played \u003cstrong\u003eflawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor pops and crackles were noted during playback, consistent with the visual grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG (Very Good) — plays well, minor surface noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG (Very Good) — (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original inner sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual item. What you see is what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47887488745725,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/Chris_de_Burgh_Man_on_the_Line_Vinyl_LP_SP_5002.jpg?v=1784827765","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/products\/chris-de-burgh-man-on-the-line-vinyl-lp-sp-5002","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}