Blondie- Parallel Lines-LP

• Format: LP
• Label: Chrysalis, Chrysalis Records, Chrysalis Records, Rare Blue Music, Inc., Monster Island Music, MPL Communications Inc., Record Plant, N.Y.C., Forum Studio, MCA Whitney Recording Stu
• Catalog number: CHR 1192
• Country: US

Blondie's Parallel Lines marked a turning point in 1978 when the band embraced pure pop under the guidance of British producer Mike Chapman, shedding their new wave pretensions just as that scene was fading. The album features a blend of power pop, classic rock, and disco influences, with Debbie Harry’s charismatic vocals leading tracks like "Heart Of Glass," "One Way Or Another," and the punchy cover "Hanging On The Telephone." The songwriting partnership between Harry and Chris Stein, alongside contributions from new bassist Nigel Harrison and outside writer Jack Lee, crafted some of the era’s most memorable songs, securing Blondie's place on both sides of the Atlantic. Parallel Lines isn’t just a collection of hits; it’s a snapshot of late ’70s pop-rock sophistication with a tough-girl glamour that foretold the coming decade’s pop icons. This 1978 vinyl pressing offers a chance to hear the album as it circulated during Blondie’s rise to international stardom. The record is in VG++ condition, presenting glossy, very clean vinyl with only minor light surface marks that won’t detract from focused listening. For those lining up their shelves by era or style, this pressing slots neatly among late ’70s pop-rock essentials—proof that sometimes the lines you want to parallel are on the turntable grooves rather than the charts.

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