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Introduction: "Sad Dream" is a record by Teresa Teng,featuring many moving songs,and showcasing her musical talent and charm. This record not only displays Teresa Teng's unique musical style and vocal quality but also expresses her insights and experiences regarding life and music.
This album includes many classic songs,such as "Sad Dream","A Person's Splendor",and "My Future Is Not a Dream". Each song is filled with profound emotion and strong expressiveness,allowing listeners to feel Teresa Teng's passion and talent. This record is also a classic in Teresa Teng's musical career,hailed as one of her representative works.
"Sad Dream" Album Versions and Collection Value Reference
To help collectors better understand their treasured possessions,we have listed common identification points for "Sad Dream" and contemporary works:
| Item | Description & Identification Details | Collection Reference Value |
| First Pressing Identification | Early Life Records logo,sleeve material often thick cardboard,specific printing number on the back cover. | Extremely High: Rare in the market. |
| Matrix/Runout Version | Hand-etched or machine-stamped inscriptions in the record's dead wax,usually indicating the mother stamper pressing order. | High: First pressing matrix (e.g.,-1/-A) has the sound quality closest to the master tape. |
| Sound Quality Characteristics | Features a strong vacuum tube recording texture,prominent vocals,and distinct layering of accompanying instruments. | Medium-High: Highly sought after by Hi-Fi audiophiles. |
| Sleeve Integrity | No fading,no cracks; even better value if original lyric sheets or inner sleeves are preserved. | Crucial Impact: Condition determines market price. |
Why has this record consistently maintained a top cash in the secondhand market.
In the used record buyback market,Teresa Teng's early records (especially early 1970s versions) have consistently been the most stable category for appreciation. This is mainly due to:
- Scarcity: Early records had limited production,and over the past few decades,many vinyl records have been damaged due to improper storage (humidity,scratches,moldy sleeves). It is extremely difficult to find "Sad Dream" in excellent condition.
- Historical Significance: This album features many lyrical masterpieces reflecting the social emotions of the time,serving as important documentation for studying the development of Chinese pop music.
- Preferred for Audio Testing: Many audiophiles believe that Teresa Teng's early recordings are best for testing an audio system's ability to reproduce female alto vocals,which has also driven up the secondhand vinyl record market prices.
How to get the most accurate buyback quote for Teresa Teng's records.
If you own "Sad Dream" by Teresa Teng or other works from her PolyGram era,Koling Records,or Life Records,we recommend you:
- Take clear photos: Include the front and back of the record sleeve,the vinyl surface,and the etched/stamped matrix numbers in the inner ring.
- Describe playback condition: Indicate if there are obvious skips or severe background noise.
- Contact an expert for appraisal: Send photos to us via WhatsApp or WeChat. We will provide an immediate and honest cash buyback quote based on the current Hong Kong vinyl record market conditions.
We respect every musical sentiment and are committed to ensuring that every precious classic record finds its next appreciative home. Whether it's a personal collection or an inheritance,entrust it to 9Box Music to continue the value of these classics.
As a professional company for buyback Teresa Teng's records,we highly value such precious records and are dedicated to their preservation and buyback. If you have "Sad Dream" by Teresa Teng or other Teresa Teng records that need buyback,please feel free to contact us. We will do our utmost to provide you with the highest quality buyback and transaction services.
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"Sad Dream" Lyrics:
Deep longing,hard to take back in an instant
Tears blur all reality
The wind keeps blowing,where are you.
Time doesn't stop,years don't wait for people
Rain soaks the corners of my heart
I wander alone in the empty night
I miss you so much,wishing you were by my side
Holding your hand,walking towards the future
A sad dream,it should awaken
Let the soul breathe freely
The path of life is not always smooth
Let's wipe away tears a few times and keep moving forward
Leaving me alone to taste
Cup after cup of lonely wine
The wind keeps blowing,where are you.
Time doesn't stop,years don't wait for people
A sad dream,it should awaken
Let the soul breathe freely
The path of life is not always smooth
Let's wipe away tears a few times and keep moving forward
Album Tracklist
1 Sad Dream
2 Stay with me every day
3 Searching
4 Another rainy day
5 Outside the window
6 Why fall in love again
7 Flowers bloomed
8 You are my ideal one
9 Do you remember me
10 Travel the world without worries
11 If you are a lover
12 I want to ask
13 Moonlight Love Song
14 Me and you
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