Frances Yip's "The Bund Special Edition" Vinyl Record: A Precious Relic from the Golden Age of 1980s Cantonese Pop
"The Bund" is more than just a classic,household-name song; Frances Yip's "The Bund Special Edition" album is also a significant masterpiece in the history of Hong Kong pop music. This album has consistently held high collector's value and stable market demand in today's second-hand vinyl record market. For many seasoned audiophiles and vinyl collectors,only by listening to this fully analog recording can one truly restore Frances Yip's rich and penetrating voice and experience the power of the Cantonese pop heyday.
To help collectors and sellers better understand the background of this album,here is detailed documentation of the record:
Key Information Reference for Frances Yip's "The Bund Special Edition" Vinyl Record
| Item | Details | Collection & Recycling Remarks |
| Release Year | 1980 | Pressing quality from the early 80s is excellent,with relatively low surface noise. |
| Record Label | EMI Records | EMI original pressings (especially first editions with specific etchings in the runout groove) are most sought after in the high-priced vinyl record acquisition market. |
| Record Size/Speed | 12-inch / 33 ⅓ RPM | Standard LP specification,suitable for playback on all major vinyl turntables. |
| Core Tracks Included | "The Bund," "Wan Ban Qing," "The Bund Dragon and Tiger Fight," etc. | Includes several classic "Fai Wong" TV theme songs composed by Joseph Koo and lyrics by James Wong. |
| Sound Quality Characteristics | Wide dynamic range,three-dimensional vocal imaging | Analog master tape processing provides an extremely warm performance of brass instruments and vocals,a listening experience difficult for digital CDs to fully replicate. |
Second-Hand Vinyl Record Buyback Prices and Condition Assessment Standards
If you possess this "The Bund Special Edition" or other 1980s Cantonese pop vinyl records that you are willing to part with,9Box Music offers professional and fair evaluations. The recycling price of vinyl records often depends on the following core condition indicators (based on internationally accepted grading):
We evaluate recycling prices based on the international Goldmine grading standards (M/NM/VG+/VG/G),considering the condition of the sleeve,the disc surface,the completeness of accessories,and playback status. Learn more about detailed grading standards
Why is this classic vinyl worth professional preservation and circulation.
1. Identifying First Pressings and Original Master Sound Many audiophiles seek "The Bund" vinyl because its initial pressings (First Pressing) most closely resemble the original master tape sound. Through professional used record buyback channels,these high-quality first pressings,scattered among the public,can return to appreciative audiophiles,extending the life of the music.
2. Challenges in Preserving Hong Kong Classic Pop Vinyl Hong Kong's climate is humid. Without proper storage in a dehumidifying cabinet or a temperature-controlled environment,vinyl sleeves are highly susceptible to mildew,and mold spots can easily grow on the disc surface,leading to groove damage. If you find it difficult to invest significant effort in maintaining your vinyl records at home,seeking a professional audio HiFi recycling physical store to take over is the best choice to prevent the damage of precious cultural assets.
3. Cultural Heritage of Physical Music Whether it's the grandeur of "The Bund" or other contemporary Hong Kong pop classics,the grooves of vinyl records engrave irreplaceable memories of an era. We are committed to high-priced used record buyback precisely to establish a professional exchange platform,allowing these physical records,laden with the emotions of time,to be properly passed down.
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Lyrics for The Bund - Frances Yip
Waves surge,waves flow,
Ten thousand miles of surging river never cease.
Washing away worldly affairs,
Mingling into a vast current.
Is it joy,is it sorrow.
In the waves,joy and grief are indistinguishable.
Success,failure,
In the waves,their existence is unclear.
Love you,hate you,do you know,my lord.
Like a great river,unstoppable.
Turning a thousand bends,turning a thousand shoals,
Yet the struggle within remains unsettled.
Again there is joy,again there is sorrow,
Even if joy and grief are indistinguishable.
Still willing to ride a hundred thousand waves,
Rising and falling within my heart.
Love you,hate you,do you know,my lord.
Like a great river,unstoppable.
Turning a thousand bends,turning a thousand shoals,
Yet the struggle within remains unsettled.
Again there is joy,again there is sorrow,
Even if joy and grief are indistinguishable.
Still willing to ride a hundred thousand waves,
Rising and falling within my heart.
Still willing to ride a hundred thousand waves,
Rising and falling within my heart.
Album Tracklist
01 The Bund > Music by Joseph Koo > Lyrics by James Wong > Theme song for TVB drama "The Bund"
02 Please Don't Love Me Anymore > Music by James Wong > Lyrics by James Wong
03 Love Does Not Treat Me Unfairly > Music by James Wong > Lyrics by James Wong
04 Fine Rain Washes Green Hills > Music by Chung Siu Fung > Lyrics by Tang Wai Hung
05 All This Is Providence > Lyrics by Law Wai Lun
06 Everything Has Changed > Lyrics by Cheng Kok Kong
07 One Must Be Patient > Music by Tam Yu Ming > Lyrics by Cheng Kok Kong
08 Red Lips > Music by David Tsang > Lyrics by Kan Chung > Theme song for Commercial Radio drama "Red Lips"
09 That Day I Gave My Heart to You > Music by Chung Siu Fung > Lyrics by Cheng Kok Kong
10 Waves of People > Lyrics by Cheng Kok Kong
11 Who Knows Me. > Lyrics by Tang Wai Hung
12 Every Time I Think of You > Lyrics by Cheng Kok Kong
13 Today is Like a Poem > Music by James Wong > Lyrics by James Wong