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Sell Teresa Teng - Messenger of Love - Island Love Songs Episode 8
Sell Teresa Teng - Messenger of Love - Island Love Songs Episode 8
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Teresa Teng's "Emissary of Love," released in 1982,is the eighth installment in the "Island Love Songs" series and is an album of exceptionally high artistic merit within the...
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- What is the sleeve and disc condition?
- Are the original inserts complete?
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Complete item notes
Teresa Teng's "Emissary of Love," released in 1982,is the eighth installment in the "Island Love Songs" series and is an album of exceptionally high artistic merit within the series. At this point,Teresa Teng's musical style had matured,showcasing her wide interpretive range,from the deep emotion of "Yesterday Once More" to the lightheartedness of "Emissary of Love." For vinyl and CD collectors,the market value of this installment is closely tied to the rarity of its various editions.
Album Editions and Professional Appraisal Guide
To help collectors more accurately assess the value of their holdings,here are key identification points for "Island Love Songs,Vol. 8":
| Media Format | Edition Description | Key Collectible Features | Market Scarcity |
| Vinyl Record (LP) | Polydor Hong Kong First Pressing | Golden "1982" printed on back cover,includes exquisite lyric booklet. | ★★★★☆ |
| Vinyl Record (LP) | Kolin Japan Pressing | Excellent pressing quality,usually comes with a Japanese obi strip,delicate sound quality. | ★★★★★ |
| West German Silver Ring Edition (CD) | Early First Pressing CD | Inner ring of the disc printed with "MADE IN W. GERMANY BY PDO," no IFPI code. | ★★★★★ |
| Sanyo Japan Edition (CD) | Early First Pressing CD | Fine disc surface,highest vocal reproduction,a dream edition for audiophiles. | ★★★★★ |
| Cassette (Cassette) | Polydor Original Cassette | Check for mildew on the tape and fading of the cover color. | ★★★☆☆ |
Why is this album worth a high purchase price.
1. Series Continuity and Rarity The "Island Love Songs" series consists of eight installments. As the final (or near-final) production in the series,the eighth installment had a more cautious release volume compared to earlier works. Well-preserved first-pressing vinyl records are extremely rare in the secondary market.
2. Audiophile Benchmark The recording quality of this album is exceptionally high,especially tracks like "I Ask Myself" and "Yesterday Once More," which are often used by seasoned audiophiles to test the midrange thickness of vocals. This ensures that both the West German first-pressing CD and the Japanese-pressed vinyl consistently maintain their high value.
3. Emotional and Cultural Investment Teresa Teng's records are not just musical carriers; they are also cultural heritage. As high-quality used records diminish year by year,records in Mint or Near Mint condition possess strong resistance to depreciation and appreciation potential.
Professional Condition Grading Standards
When purchasing,we refer to internationally accepted appraisal standards to ensure you receive the fairest offer:
- M (Mint): Factory sealed,or disc surface is pristine,cover has no indentations or discoloration.
- NM (Near Mint): Very minor signs of use,sharp cover corners,clear sound quality without noise.
- VG+ (Very Good Plus): Disc surface has a few light scuffs that do not affect playback; cover has slight natural yellowing.
- G/P (Good/Poor): Disc surface has obvious scratches,skips,or cover is severely water-damaged (these have lower purchase value).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: I have a Teresa Teng "Emissary of Love" vinyl,but the lyrics are missing. Will this affect the purchase price. A: Yes,it will. For the "Island Love Songs" series,the completeness of accompanying materials (such as lyric booklets,posters,and even vintage promotional flyers) significantly impacts collectible value. However,if the disc itself is in good condition,we will still offer a very competitive buyback price.
Q: How do you determine if a CD is a "West German Silver Ring Edition". A: We examine the manufacturing text in the inner ring of the CD. If it features "PDO" or "MADE IN W. GERMANY" and the area from the center hole to the printed section is entirely silver spray-coated (without a transparent ring),it is a highly valuable silver ring edition.
Q: Besides Teresa Teng,do you also purchase vinyl records from other 80s singers. A: Yes. We continuously buy original vinyl records,CDs,and limited edition cassettes at high prices from contemporary music icons like Sandy Lam,Leslie Cheung,Anita Mui,and Danny Chan.
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Album Tracklist
01. You Brighten My Heart
02. Love in the Morning Light
03. Fate Calls
04. Cherish
05. It Was You Who Called
06. Yesterday Once More
07. The Beginning of Love
08. I Ask Myself
09. Emissary of Love
10. Sea Love
11. Maxims of Love
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