Name: Hopelessly In Love (2021 Remaster)
Brand: Carroll Thompson

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4050538684537

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Blue

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Limited edition

2000

Release date

2024-05-01

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Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

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3000

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Artist

Carroll Thompson

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Trojan

Carroll Thompson is a renowned Reggae and Lovers Rock singer hailing from Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England. With her soulful voice and captivating performances, Carroll has established herself as one of the leading artists in the genre. Inspired by the likes of *Deborahe Glasgow*, *Sandra Cross*, and *Peter Hunnigale*, Carroll's music resonates with fans worldwide.
Having honed her skills over the years, Carroll has become an authority in the industry. Her unique blend of reggae rhythms and heartfelt lyrics sets her apart from other artists. She has shared stages with notable performers such as *Pam Hall*, *Ambelique*, and *Janet Kay*. Carroll's music strikes a chord with listeners, touching their hearts and leaving a lasting impression.
With an extensive discography that includes hits like "Hopelessly In Love" and "I'm So Sorry," Carroll Thompson continues to captivate audiences globally. Her talent shines through in every performance, making her a beloved figure among lovers of reggae and lovers rock music.

The Beginning:
On July 28th, 1967, the label Trojan was launched by Island Records, one of the UK's leading independent record companies. Created as a sub-label to showcase the productions of Jamaican producer Arthur "Duke" Reid, Trojan quickly became synonymous with reggae music. The label took its name from Reid's powerful sound system and Jamaican label active at the same time. Despite being short-lived initially, Trojan highlighted some of the finest music from Jamaica during the Rocksteady era. After its demise, Trojan was resurrected and went on to dominate the Jamaican records market in the UK.
In the 60s and 70s, Trojan Records successfully spread Reggae throughout the UK and beyond by licensing Jamaican recordings and producing UK-based acts. The parent company was sold to Allied in the 1970s, who continued releasing records under Trojan Records. In 2001, Sanctuary Records Group Ltd acquired the full catalogue of Trojan Records. Subsequently, Universal Music Group purchased Sanctuary in 2007 and later sold it to BMG in 2013. Since then, BMG has distributed Trojan Records in Europe through PIAS. Reissues on Music On Vinyl since 2017 are handled by Townsend Music.
Trojan continues to be a legendary label that has played a significant role in promoting reggae music worldwide.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Queen of Lovers Rock’, Carroll Thompson first took the UK’s music scene by storm in 1980 when her classic single, ‘Simply In Love’ propelled her into this country’s reggae chart, where it remained in the Top 10 for over four months. The achievement was repeated the following year with the breathtakingly beautiful follow-up, ‘Hopelessly In Love’, the immense popularity of which spawned the multi-talented performer’s best-selling debut long-player of the same name. Reportedly selling in excess of a million albums worldwide, the 10-track album included the aforementioned hits alongside additional new original works that have since become widely regarded as classics of the genre. Recently voted by readers of Mojo magazine as the greatest lovers rock album of all time, the Hopelessly In Love LP also demonstrated the breadth of Carroll’s talent, with the singer not only performing and penning all of the material, but also coproducing the entire set. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Trojan Records proudly make this seminal long-player available once more. Remastered and re-presented in its original sleeve, the vinyl version has been pressed on high quality 180g colour vinyl and is further augmented by newly written sleeve notes and rare imagery from Carroll herself, Hopelessly In Love finally receives the deluxe treatment its status and profound influence has long since deserved.

Hopelessly In Love (2021 Remaster)

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