Lot #190: Chris de Burgh – Vinyl Album: “Spanish Train”

Chris de Burgh – Vinyl Album: “Spanish Train” This is the second studio album by British-Irish singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh. Released in 1975 by A&M Records, the album's musical style is categorized as soft rock and pop rock. This album is a collection of narrative-driven songs that showcase de Burgh's signature storytelling style. The artwork in your image, featuring a train under a red evening sky, was specifically used for North American releases; European versions typically used simple white text on a black background. Key Tracks and Stories The album is well-known for its vivid, atmospheric tales: "Spanish Train": A dark, mystical story about a poker game between God and the Devil for the souls of the dead on a train running between Guadalquivir and Seville. "A Spaceman Came Travelling": A Christmas classic that reimagines the Star of Bethlehem as an alien spacecraft arriving for the birth of Jesus. "Patricia the Stripper": A more lighthearted, spirited tune about a performer who gets arrested during her act. "This Song for You": A poignant song written from the perspective of a soldier in the Battle of Passchendaele writing to his wife. Tracklist: The vinyl LP consists of 10 tracks divided into two sides: Spanish Train Lonely Sky This Song For You Patricia The Stripper A Spaceman Came Travelling I'm Going Home The Painter Old Friend The Tower Just Another Poor Boy All information provided herein is considered accurate. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify its accurateness. As shown and as is. The pictures are part of the description. Pickup category timeslot {A}