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Sell Teresa Teng - Drizzling Rain - Island Love Songs Volume 3 (Vinyl Record)

Sell Teresa Teng - Drizzling Rain - Island Love Songs Volume 3 (Vinyl Record)

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Released in 1977,"Island Love Songs Vol. 3: Silky Rain" is a highly representative vinyl album by Teresa Teng during her Polydor era. This album not only solidified her...

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Complete item notes

Released in 1977,"Island Love Songs Vol. 3: Silky Rain" is a highly representative vinyl album by Teresa Teng during her Polydor era. This album not only solidified her superstar status in the Asian music scene,but its gentle and delicate vocal delivery,combined with top-tier analog recording technology,still makes it a benchmark human voice test record for countless audiophiles and vinyl collectors. For collectors focused on acquiring early Chinese pop vinyl records,a well-preserved original pressing of "Silky Rain" remains a highly sought-after collectible with excellent circulation in the second-hand market.

[Album Version and Release Information Reference]

ItemDetail InformationKey Collection Notes
Album TitleSilky Rain - Island Love Songs Vol. 3Teresa Teng's representative lyrical classic from the mid-to-late 1970s
Release Year1977First pressing year; the older and better preserved,the higher its market value
Record LabelPolydorOriginal Polydor red label / Hi-Fi Stereo production
Catalog Number2427 313 (Common reference number)Important basis for identifying first pressings,reissues,or different country/region pressings
Physical Format12-inch 33 1/3 RPM Vinyl Record (LP)Traditional LP,wide dynamic range preserves the most authentic vocal details

Why is this record so popular in the second-hand vinyl market.

  1. Excellent Hi-Fi Audio Quality Experience: Polydor's recording studio production standards in the 70s were exceptionally high. The vinyl version of this album perfectly reproduces the sweetness and unique airiness in Teresa Teng's voice. Compared to later CD digital audio sources,Teresa Teng's original vinyl records offer a warmer,fuller physical listening experience,making them an excellent choice for tuning and testing high-end audio systems.
  2. Completeness of the Island Love Songs Series: The "Island Love Songs" series released a total of eight volumes,marking a crucial turning point where Teresa Teng perfectly sinicized Japanese pop music styles. Many veteran collectors are dedicated to assembling a complete set of first-pressing vinyl records,which keeps "Silky Rain," as the third volume,highly in demand and a valuable asset in the top cashd used record buyback market.
  3. Historical Documentation and Physical Artistic Value: The cover art design of early vinyl records,original lyric inserts,and the grooves of the record itself all carry irreplaceable memories and tactile sensations of the era.

[Second-Hand Vinyl Record Condition Grading Standards (for our high-value appraisals)]

To help music fans and collectors better understand the market value of your "Silky Rain" or other classic 80s vinyl/CDs,we use internationally recognized vinyl grading standards for professional valuations. The more complete the preservation (including original lyric sheets,posters,obi strips,and other accessories),the better the buyback price:

We grade according to the international Goldmine standards (M/NM/VG+/VG/G),evaluating buyback prices comprehensively based on cover,disc surface,completeness of accessories,and playback status. Learn more about detailed grading standards

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Album Tracklist

01 Silky Rain
02 Passionate Rose
03 Is It So.
04 Ask Myself
05 Gazing
06 Good Night
07 You Are In My Heart
08 Accidental Encounter
09 One Day
10 Clouds Deep,Love Deep
11 Adoration
13 Yesterday Today

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Can 9Box Music appraise Teresa Teng - Drizzling Rain - Island Love Songs Volume 3 (Vinyl Record)?

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Which details affect the buyback value?

Artist demand,first pressing status,release region,promo or sample markings,lyric sheets,obi strips,sleeve condition and playback risk all affect the final appraisal.

Do you accept batches with CDs,cassettes or audio equipment?

Yes. 9Box Music can review vinyl records,CDs,cassette tapes and selected Hi-Fi audio items together,then separate higher-value pieces from common stock.

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  2. 02 Identify the editionWe check catalogue numbers, pressing details, sleeves and inserts.
  3. 03 Arrange inspectionFor suitable items, we confirm a store visit or on-site inspection.
  4. 04 Confirm handoverAfter physical inspection, we confirm the offer and handover details.
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