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In the golden age of Hong Kong pop music in the 1980s,theme songs from wuxia dramas held a pivotal position. As a musical giant of that era,Michael Kwan,with...
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What is a vinyl record?
What is a vinyl record?
Vinyl records were the dominant music format through much of the 20th century. Their analogue playback, physical artwork and distinctive sound continue to appeal to collectors of all ages.
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What affects vinyl value?
Pressings of the same title can differ by label, disc weight, groove spacing, matrix sequence and other manufacturing details. These differences can affect sound, scarcity and collector value.
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In the golden age of Hong Kong pop music in the 1980s,theme songs from wuxia dramas held a pivotal position. As a musical giant of that era,Michael Kwan,with his upright and deeply emotional voice,perfectly interpreted the wuxia world created by Jin Yong. This "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils: The Legend of Xuzhu" vinyl record is a high-quality physical music carrier,and at the same time,it is a classic,out-of-print Cantonese vinyl record sought after by countless Hi-Fi audiophiles and nostalgic vinyl collectors.
Michael Kwan "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils: The Legend of Xuzhu" Album Archival Information
To help music lovers and collectors more accurately identify and evaluate their cherished possessions,below are the historical release details of this vinyl record,helping you gain a deeper understanding of this classic work:
| Item | Details |
| Artist | Michael Kwan |
| Album Title | The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils: The Legend of Xuzhu |
| Release Year | 1982 |
| Record Label | PolyGram Records |
| Genre | Cantopop / Wuxia Drama Soundtrack |
| Vinyl Specifications | 12-inch LP |
| Playback Speed | 33 ⅓ RPM |
| Signature Tracks | Across Thousands of Rivers and Mountains,How Long is Love |
Why is this "Classic Hong Kong Wuxia Drama Theme Song Vinyl" highly sought after in the second-hand market.
- Epic Auditory Impact and Analog Sound Quality: The lead track "Across Thousands of Rivers and Mountains" was composed by Joseph Koo and penned by James Wong. This "Koo-Wong duo" created a majestic melody and lyrics. When played on a traditional vinyl turntable with analog audio,Michael Kwan's powerful vocals and the large orchestral accompaniment showcase an extremely high dynamic range,making it an excellent test disc for top-tier audio systems.
- An Out-of-Print Treasure of a Generation's Memories: With the proliferation of digital streaming music,the surviving number of original pressings of Hong Kong pop music vinyl from the 1980s is decreasing. This album perfectly preserves the cultural heritage of the golden age of Hong Kong TVB dramas,holding irreplaceable historical and cultural value for collectors who cherish the nostalgia of old Hong Kong.
- Track Condition and Appreciation Potential: Early PolyGram records had excellent pressing technology. If preserved in good condition to this day,their warm,rich sound cannot be replicated by modern digital reissues. This has directly driven a continuous rise in the buyback price of early Michael Kwan vinyl records.
Professional Second-hand Vinyl Record Condition Appraisal and Valuation Guide
We understand that every old record carries a memory. To provide the most transparent and fair used record buyback service,we use internationally recognized vinyl grading standards for high-cash buyback appraisals. If you have this album,you can refer to the following standards:
We evaluate thebuyback price (buyback price) based on international Goldmine standards (M/NM/VG+/VG/G),taking into account the completeness of the cover,disc,accessories,and playback status. Learn more about detailed grading standards
Professional Advice: Even if your "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils: The Legend of Xuzhu" vinyl record is missing the original lyric poster,or the cover shows signs of aging,as long as the record itself can be played normally,it still holds a certain buyback value. We focus on uncovering the potential market value of every nostalgic physical music record,aiming to provide a fair price for vinyl records | CD Buyback | old record buyback | high-cash buyback for Hi-Fi audio - 9Box Music
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Album Tracklist:
01 Across Thousands of Rivers and Mountains > Composed by Joseph Koo > Lyrics by James Wong
02 How Long is Love > Composed by Joseph Koo > Lyrics by James Wong
03 Spending Time with You > Composed by Michael Kwan > Lyrics by Lam Man Chung
04 Destiny in the Mist > Composed by Mui Kwong Chiu > Lyrics by Heung Suet Wai
05 Farewell Song > Lyrics by Heung Suet Wai
06 May I Never Think of You Again > Lyrics by Lam Man Chung
07 Ode to the Plum Blossom > Composed by Michael Kwan > Lyrics by Cheng Kok Kong
08 You Don't Have to Be So Surprised > Composed by Michael Lai > Lyrics by Peter Lai > Theme song for the film "The Garage Kid"
09 The Fisherman > Composed by Lam Man Yee > Lyrics by Lam Man Chung
10 Old Song > Composed by Lek Fung > Lyrics by Cheng Kok Kong
11 Endless Regret > Composed by Chen Gang,He Zhanhao > Lyrics by Cheng Kok Kong
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