David Essex (November 13, 2015 Release) All The Fun Of The Fair CD (Remastered)

Nov 13, 2015
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The 2015 remastered CD edition of David Essex’s 1975 album All The Fun Of The Fair, featuring the hit “Hold Me Close” and bonus 7" versions, bringing the classic pop-rock release to a new audience with improved sound quality.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: David Essex

Title: All The Fun Of The Fair Date: November 13, 2015 (Remastered CD)

Label: 7T's Records Format / Type: CD Album (Remastered)

Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: GLAM CD 158

TRACK LIST

All The Fun Of The Fair
Hold Me Close
Circles
If I Could
Rolling Stone
Won't Get Burned Again
Coconut Ice
Watch Out (Carolina)
Here It Comes Again
Funfair (Reprise)

Bonus Tracks

11. Rolling Stone (7" Version)

12. If I Could (7" Version)

THE STORY

Originally released in 1975 and produced by Jeff Wayne, this remastered CD edition of All The Fun Of The Fair includes the original album tracks plus two bonus 7" single versions. It continues David Essex’s successful run of theatrical pop-rock albums in the mid-1970s.

CONTEXT & NOTES

The 2015 remastered edition on 7T's Records brought renewed attention to this classic album, which originally peaked at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart. It features enhanced sound and bonus material for collectors and fans.

PERSONNEL

David Essex – vocals, guitar
Key musicians and arrangements by Jeff Wayne

PRODUCTION Produced by: Jeff Wayne Remastered for the 2015 CD release

CHARTS Original 1975 album: UK Albums Chart Peak #3

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

Remastered CD with restored original cover artwork
Includes bonus tracks and updated liner notes

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS

The cover features David Essex smiling in front of a fairground caravan with festive lighting. The CD packaging includes the full track listing with bonus tracks and production credits.

RELATED MATERIAL

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SOURCES

Discogs,

45 Worlds,

Wikipedia,

BBC Official Charts,

7T's Records

All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.