I can’t believe it’s been 35 years! She sang solo with her acoustic guitar at a demonstration that I was at back in the day (probably about 35 years ago). Her voice was so true and so beautiful unadulterated by any electronic shindigs. She should’ve soared to the heights.
The NPR interview with Tracy Chapman was on this morning in the STL area and I was thrilled to hear her voice. Goodness, the resonance in her voice never ceases to amaze me. While I was excited to learn about the new vinyl release, I was dismayed to hear her say that it was during her first NPR interview that she felt "heard"... my, oh my, what a heartbreak that you didn't know there were/are people out here that "heard" you from the beginning! I will always love your music; YOU, and what you have to say in your lyrics. No matter how many years go by! While I no longer have a vinyl player, I will be looking to get the new release on CD. (P.S. The other version of "fast car" pales in comparison to yours!!)
Does anyone know where I can find a copy of the Opaque Orange Tracy Chapman Re-issue other than that place in France where all the info is in French? I can't order because I can't understand a word of it. Please reply back if you know something....Thanks
Hi! thanks so much for reaching out to me. After searching and searching last evening, I was able to find a place fairly close to me and was able to pre-order the album in the opaque orange color. I had to do a lot of searching, but the end result was very much worth it. Thanks again for your anticipated help and for everyone trying to find your particular choice, keep searching and I think you can find what you are looking for!
No one in the UK seems to have any knowledge of who is getting the Orange Transparent version of the album. I've called all these UK stores listed and more who state they are going to get this version, and now,) and all they saying is that Warner/Rhino have withdrawn this version instead substituting it with (not so limited after all version in Oxblood, whats going on please?
i CAN'T WAIT AND WISH TO PRE-ORDER. thank you, TRACY chapman. I heard you sing in CAMBRIDGE, ma AT THE HARVARD COOP when you ATTENDED Tufts and WAS an unknown...you are so inspiration and a dynamic singer. THANK YOU.
I pre-ordered the transparent orange vinyl from www.strangerthanparadiserecords.com, London, for £49.44, including shipping to California, or about $62.
I had this on cassette; then iTunes! Love you!
I can’t believe it’s been 35 years! She sang solo with her acoustic guitar at a demonstration that I was at back in the day (probably about 35 years ago). Her voice was so true and so beautiful unadulterated by any electronic shindigs. She should’ve soared to the heights.
But she soared to the heights, she was so popular, she sold millions of records and still in 2024 her performance at the Grammys had such an impact.
Celebrity is what she really hated, that's why she didn't play the game that certain artists play. Maybe that's why you feel she didn't soar?
Makes sense. Also my lifestyle changed considerably with much less free time to enjoy pleasures. So it’s certainly at least partly on me. 🎈
Ordering from Amazon don’t want to run around later looking for it 👍🏽
What record stores will carry the The indie-exclusive limited edition TRANSPARENT ORANGE vinyl?
There are lots of shops selling it, for instance:
https://stripjointglasgow.co.uk/product/tracy-chapman-tracy-chapman-transparent-orange-vinyl/
https://spinningaroundrecords.com/products/tracy-chapman-tracy-chapman-transparent-orange-vinyl-preorder
https://vinyltap.co.uk/products/tracy-chapman-0923216
https://www.crashrecords.co.uk/products/tracy-chapman-tracy-chapman-pre-order
https://familystorerecords.co.uk/products/tracy-chapman-tracy-chapman-35th-anniversary?variant=50323474579778
https://drownedworldrecords.com/en-fr/products/tracy-chapman-35th-anniversary-transparent-orange-vinyl
https://salzers.com/UPC/081227819934
https://www.plaidroomrecords.com/products/pre-order-tracy-chapman-tracy-chapman-indie-exclusive-transparent-orange-vinyl-release-date-04-04-2025
https://1234gorecords.shop/products/081227819934?_pos=2&_sid=414b50f8e&_ss=r
https://www.fnac.com/a21310970/Tracy-Chapman-Tracy-Chapman-Edition-Limitee-Exclusivite-Fnac-Vinyle-Orange-Transparent-Vinyle-album
The NPR interview with Tracy Chapman was on this morning in the STL area and I was thrilled to hear her voice. Goodness, the resonance in her voice never ceases to amaze me. While I was excited to learn about the new vinyl release, I was dismayed to hear her say that it was during her first NPR interview that she felt "heard"... my, oh my, what a heartbreak that you didn't know there were/are people out here that "heard" you from the beginning! I will always love your music; YOU, and what you have to say in your lyrics. No matter how many years go by! While I no longer have a vinyl player, I will be looking to get the new release on CD. (P.S. The other version of "fast car" pales in comparison to yours!!)
I need a CD to play in my car. Do not have a record player. I want to buy it only in the CD form
Does anyone know where I can find a copy of the Opaque Orange Tracy Chapman Re-issue other than that place in France where all the info is in French? I can't order because I can't understand a word of it. Please reply back if you know something....Thanks
Hi, Where are you from? I'm sure we can try to find a shop where you can order from
Hi! thanks so much for reaching out to me. After searching and searching last evening, I was able to find a place fairly close to me and was able to pre-order the album in the opaque orange color. I had to do a lot of searching, but the end result was very much worth it. Thanks again for your anticipated help and for everyone trying to find your particular choice, keep searching and I think you can find what you are looking for!
So frustrating,
No one in the UK seems to have any knowledge of who is getting the Orange Transparent version of the album. I've called all these UK stores listed and more who state they are going to get this version, and now,) and all they saying is that Warner/Rhino have withdrawn this version instead substituting it with (not so limited after all version in Oxblood, whats going on please?
i CAN'T WAIT AND WISH TO PRE-ORDER. thank you, TRACY chapman. I heard you sing in CAMBRIDGE, ma AT THE HARVARD COOP when you ATTENDED Tufts and WAS an unknown...you are so inspiration and a dynamic singer. THANK YOU.
Thanks for the heads up!
I pre-ordered the transparent orange vinyl from www.strangerthanparadiserecords.com, London, for £49.44, including shipping to California, or about $62.
yet another one I didn't list in my reply to Angie, thank you Harriet!
I like the orange or another colored copy. 🥰✅
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