David Essex (September 12, 1975 Release) All The Fun Of The Fair LP / TC

David Essex’s third studio album All The Fun Of The Fair, released on September 12, 1975, featuring the major hit “Hold Me Close” and marking another commercial success for the British pop star.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: David Essex

Title: All The Fun Of The Fair Date: September 12, 1975

Label: CBS

Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album (Gatefold), Cassette Album, CD Album (Remastered 2015)

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue:

• LP: S 69160

• Cassette (TC): 40-69160

• CD Remastered (2015): GLAMCD 158

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TRACK LIST

Side A

1. All The Fun Of The Fair

2. Hold Me Close

3. Circles

4. If I Could

5. Rolling Stone

Side B

1. Won't Get Burned Again

2. Coconut Ice

3. Watch Out (Carolina)

4. Here It Comes Again

5. Funfair (Reprise)

THE STORY 

Produced by Jeff Wayne, All The Fun Of The Fair continues David Essex’s blend of pop, rock, and theatrical elements. The album includes the major hit “Hold Me Close” and showcases Essex’s songwriting alongside strong production values.

CONTEXT & NOTES

The album reached No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and spent 20 weeks on the chart. It was a significant release in Essex’s successful mid-1970s period. The 2015 remastered CD edition brought the album to a new audience with improved sound quality.

PERSONNEL

• David Essex – vocals, guitar

• Key musicians and arrangements by Jeff Wayne

PRODUCTION Produced by: Jeff Wayne Engineered by: Geoff Young & Paul Northfield

CHARTS

• UK Albums Chart: Peak #3 (Entered September 27, 1975, 20 weeks on chart)

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS 

The front cover shows David Essex smiling in front of a fairground caravan with festive lighting. The back and gatefold include full track listings, production credits, and additional photography. The cassette and 2015 CD use adapted artwork based on the original design.

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

• Striking cover photo of David Essex in a fairground setting

• Gatefold sleeve with lyrics and credits

• Standard cassette and later remastered CD packaging

  (with two bonus tracks)

1 All The Fun Of The Fair 6:44

2 Hold Me Close 3:57

3 Circles 5:02

4 If I Could 4:21

5 Rolling Stone 5:28

6 Won’t Get Burned Again 3:45

7 Coconut Ice 3:37

8 Watch Out (Caroline) 3:55

9 Here It Comes Again 5:13

10 Funfair (Reprise) 2:51

11 Rolling Stone (Single Version) Bonus Track 3:44

12 If I Could (Single Version)

Bonus Track 3:59

RELATED MATERIAL See tags at foot of page.

SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, CBS 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.