Chris Rea is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist born in 1951, known for his distinctive gravelly voice and blues-influenced rock. Rea achieved success primarily in Europe, particularly in the UK and Germany. His biggest hits included 'Fool (If You Think It's Over),' 'On the Beach,' 'The Road to Hell (Parts 1 & 2),' and 'Driving Home for Christmas,' which has become a perennial holiday favorite. Rea's music combines rock, blues, and soft rock with introspective, often road-themed lyrics. His guitar playing is melodic and tasteful, influenced by blues and jazz. Despite numerous health challenges including pancreatic cancer, Rea has maintained his career, releasing over 25 albums. His persistence and distinctive style have earned him a devoted following. Rea represents the thoughtful, blues-influenced wing of British rock.
Chris Rea vinyl records (28)
CHRIS REA Looking For The Summer (1991 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Six Up picture sleeve YZ584) Track Listing: 1. Looking For The Summer 2. Six Up
£7.99 used
CHRIS REA Thats What They Always Say (Rainbow Mix) (1989 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also featuring Remix Version & 1975 picture sleeve YZ448T) Track Listing: 1. Thats What They Always Say - Rainbow Mix 2. Thats What They Always Say - Remix 3. 1975
£7.99 used
CHRIS REA The Texas EP (1990 UK solid centre 7 vinyl EP also including a live version of Lets Dance recorded at Wembley Arena in March 1990. Both the card picture sleeve and vinyl remain in excellent condition YZ468) Track Listing: 1. Texas 2. Lets Dance - Live
£9.00 used
CHRIS REA Let It Loose (1983 UK 3-track 12 including Special Extended Re-Mix Sierra Sierra and Urban Samurai picture sleeve 12MAG233)
£9.00 used
CHRIS REA Loving You (1982 UK 7 vinyl single also includes Let Me Be The One picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just light ringwear and the vinyl looks barely played MAG215) Track Listing: 1. Loving You 2. Let Me Be The One
£7.99 used
CHRIS REA Loving You (1982 Spanish Magnet white title label promotional vinyl 7 also includes Let Me Be The One housed in the original textured picture sleeve with a black & white back which features details for the Chris Rea album release. The sleeve has only a few minor storage marks but the vinyl is superb MO2115) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
CHRIS REA Dancing With Strangers (1987 UK 11-track LP including the hit singles Lets Dance & Loving You Again housed in the original song hype stickered picture sleeve with the illustrated lyric inner and discography insert. The sleeve & vinyl remain in Excellent condition MAGL5071) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
CHRIS REA Stainsby Girls (1985 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also includes And When She Smiles picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only minor wear and the vinyl is in excellent condition MAG276) Track Listing: 1. Stainsby Girls 2. And When She Smiles
£7.49 used
CHRIS REA Heaven (1991 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Theme From The Pantile Journals picture sleeve with tour dates on reverse. There is an old price-point sticker to the front of the sleeve with just a little scuffing to the opening edge but the vinyl is in excellent condition YZ566) Track Listing: 1
£7.99 used
CHRIS REA Tennis (1980 UK 12-track vinyl LP including the singles Tennis and Dancing Girls. The glossy picture sleeve comes with its illustrated lyric inner and displays just light shelfwear while the vinyl shows just the odd light hairline with no real impact on play MAGL5032) Track Listing: Side One: 1
£14.00 used