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 I Can Hear Your Heartbeat (1988 UK 7 vinyl single also includes Loving You Again [Live Version] picture sleeve YZ320) Track Listing: 1. I Can Hear Your Heart 2. Loving You Again - Live Version
£7.99 used
CHRIS REA The Road To Hell [Parts 1 & 2] (1989 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including He Should Know Better housed in a picture sleeve with the lyrics printed on the back. There is just a little shelfwear to the sleeve and despite a couple of hairline surface scuffs the vinyl remains in excellent condition
£12.00 used
CHRIS REA I Can Hear Your Heart Beat (1983 7 vinyl single backed with From Love To Love picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelf/ringwear & discolouration whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play MAG244)
£7.99 used
CHRIS REA The Road To Hell (1989 UK/German-pressed 10-track LP the classic tenth album by the British singer-songwriter who we sadly lost in 2025. Complete with the illustrated lyric inner the picture sleeve is Excellent with minor shelf wear & the vinyl is in Excellent condition with just a few faint paper hairlines not affecting play WX317) Track Listing: 01
£28.00 used
CHRIS REA Ace Of Hearts (1984 UK 7 vinyl single includes Special Remix and Excerpts From I Can Hear Your Heart Beat Recorded Live At The Montreaux Jazz Festival; plus a white label promo copy of 2 brand new tracks - Bitter Sweet and AufImmer picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played MAG269X)
£14.00 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
CHRIS REA Driving Home For Christmas (2025 UK/EU 2-track 7 single pressed on snow-bright White Vinyl. Chris Reas rich road-worn vocals glide over the groove with a cosy hearth-like glow while the flip features a smooth instrumental that lets the melody breathe with crisp winter-air clarity. A seasonal favourite thats become a December essential the track continues its remarkable run in the UK Top 40 every year since 2007
£22.99 new
CHRIS REA One Fine Day (Scarce 2019 UK limited numbered edition 9-track LP. The numbered sleeve (247/1000) retains its open shrink so has minimal wear and the vinyl remains in Excellent shape with the lightest evidence of play***Limited to only 1000 copies*** Track Listing: ÞÞA1 Do You Still Dream
£139.00 used