Name: Go West
Brand: Go West

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Limited edition

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Signed copies: No

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Bonus disc: No

Release date

2022-05-06

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CRVC1461

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5060516097609

CRB1461

5060516097586

Artist

Go West

Label EU

Chrysalis

Genre EU

Go West are an English pop duo, formed in 1982 by lead vocalist Peter Cox and rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist Richard Drummie who had first met back in 1974. The *duo* enjoyed their peak of popularity between the mid 1980s and the early 1990s.
With their catchy melodies and infectious pop sound, Go West captivated audiences during their heyday. Their music resonated with fans across the globe, earning them a place among the most beloved acts of the era.
Influenced by artists such as Johnny Hates Jazz, Living In A Box, Climie Fisher, Nik Kershaw, T'Pau, Level 42, Kajagoogoo, Paul Young, Spandau Ballet, Curiosity Killed The Cat, Cutting Crew, Mr. Mister,
Howard Jones,
The Power Station,
The Blow Monkeys,
Wang Chung,
Culture Club,
Thompson Twins,
ABC,
and Wet Wet Wet; Go West's unique blend of pop sensibility and heartfelt lyrics set them apart from their contemporaries.

The roots of Chrysalis stretch back to a tiny flat in West London in 1967, when former university social secretaries, Chris Wright and Terry Ellis, linked their flair for managing and booking bands to form the Ellis Wright Agency. After trying to release their bands' records via other companies, they decided to start their own label.

In 1968, they signed a licensing deal with Island Records with the proviso that if their acts achieved an agreed number of hits, they would be awarded a label of their own. Within a year, this tally was reached and Chrysalis Records was born.

Over the years, Chrysalis went through various ownership changes. In 1985, Chris Wright bought out Terry Ellis and later sold the label to EMI in 1991. EMI was then acquired by Universal Music Group in 2012 before selling the Parlophone Label Group (including Chrysalis) to Warner Music Group in 2013.

Newest Listed Items

Go West ‘s debut album is celebrated here with this 35th Anniversary edition. Originally formed in 1982, Peter Cox and Richard Drummie signed to Chrysalis Records in 1984 on the back of hearing demo versions of their breakthrough hits, We Close Our Eyes and Call Me. Their debut single, We Close Our Eyes, reached no.5 in the UK charts and No.5 in the US Billboard Dance charts and was accompanied by a groundbreaking video directed by Kevin Godley and Lol Crème. Further hit singles quickly followed (Call Me, Goodbye Girl and Don’t Look Down) along with a follow-up compilation of remixes and live tracks called Bangs and Crashes.4CD - This set has been newly remastered by the original producer, Gary Stevenson, from the original production tapes and includes a collection of previously unreleased demos and remixes. The DVD contains all the promo videos for the singles, Top of The Pops performances and a previously unseen concert from Japan 1985. The set is packaged in a 12”x12” Rigid Sipcase and contains two 20-page, 12” square booklets featuring notes from the band, unseen photos, 5 discs in card wallets housed in two 12” gatefold album sleeves.

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