David Essex (October 24- 30, 1976) – Out On The Street Album UK: LP
Out On The Street was David Essex's fourth studio album and represented an interesting point in his musical development. Rather than remaining within the straightforward pop style often associated with his earlier success, the album explored a broader and more ambitious range of sounds.
Across eight tracks, Essex moved between pop, rock and more progressive arrangements, with the longer compositions giving the record a particularly expansive character. The album's varied approach presented a different side of Essex at a time when he was already firmly established as a successful recording artist.
The album entered the UK Official Albums Chart on October 30, 1976, eventually reaching No. 31.
STYLE & THEMES
Out On The Street combines pop and rock with more ambitious progressive elements. The title track runs for more than ten minutes, while Run With The Pack extends to more than eight minutes and develops through a number of distinct musical sections.
The songs move through contrasting settings and moods, touching upon city life, ambition, relationships, success and the pressures surrounding life "out on the street". This gives the album a loose narrative quality even though no supplied information confirms it was formally intended as a concept album.
The artwork reinforces some of these themes. Designed by Tony Wright, the gatefold incorporates individual illustrations alongside the song lyrics, with visual details connected to the material.
RELEASE HISTORY
Released in the United Kingdom by CBS in 1976.
The UK album carried catalogue number 86017.
It entered the Official Albums Chart on October 30, 1976 at No. 41 and reached its peak of No. 31 the following week.
CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS
EUROPE
UK Official Albums Chart: No. 31
First Chart Date: October 30, 1976
Weeks On Chart: 9
Top 40: 3 weeks
Top 75: 9 weeks
UK CHART RUN
October 30, 1976 – No. 41November 6, 1976 – No. 31November 13, 1976 – No. 36November 20, 1976 – No. 51November 27, 1976 – No. 36December 4, 1976 – No. 58December 11, 1976 – No. 56December 25, 1976 – No. 54January 1, 1977 – No. 54
PRODUCTION
Artwork / Design: Tony Wright
Label: CBS
Catalogue Number: 86017
Country: UK
Format: LP
NOTES
• Fourth studio album by David Essex.
• Contains eight tracks.
• The title track runs for more than ten minutes.
• Run With The Pack runs for more than eight minutes and incorporates several musical sections.
• Thank You Very Much features backing vocals by The Real Thing.
• Coming Home was released as a single and reached No. 24 in the UK.
• The gatefold artwork was designed by Tony Wright.
• Song lyrics are printed inside the gatefold alongside individual illustrations relating to the songs.
• Entered the UK Official Albums Chart on October 30, 1976.
• Reached a peak position of No. 31 on November 6, 1976.
• Spent nine weeks on the UK chart.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Cat No. | Date | Format |
David Essex | Out On The Street | CBS | UK | 86017 | 1976 | LP |
TRACKLIST TABLE
LP |
SIDE ONE • Out On The Street • Let The Fool Live • Thank You Very Much • Just Wanna Dance SIDE TWO • Run With The Pack • Coming Home • Ooh Love • City Lights |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts.
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