The Long Play | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Studio album by | ||||
Released | 11 November 1985 | |||
Recorded | 1985 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 37:15 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
Producer | Michael Cretu | |||
Sandra chronology | ||||
| ||||
Singles from The Long Play | ||||
|
The Long Play is the debut studio album by German singer Sandra, released on 11 November 1985 by Virgin Records. [1] The album was a great commercial success and spawned Sandra's signature number-one single "(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena" as well as the international top-five single "In the Heat of the Night".
The lead single "(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena" was released in March 1985 and went on to top the charts in 21 countries worldwide. [2] It spent 16 weeks in the German top 20, remaining Sandra's only chart-topper in her home country, and is now considered her signature song.
"In the Heat of the Night" was chosen as the follow-up single to "Maria Magdalena" in late 1985. The song charted within the top five in a number of European countries, later earning Sandra second place at the Tokyo Music Festival in 1986. The single version would only become available on CD on The Platinum Collection in 2009.
The third and final commercial single taken from The Long Play was "Little Girl", released in early 1986. The song's music video was filmed entirely on location in Venice, Italy. "Little Girl" met with modest success in international music market.
"Sisters and Brothers" was released in 1988 as a promotional single in Japan only. The song, dedicated to Sandra's brother Gaston, is a cover version of Michael Cretu's song "Zeitlose Reise" from his 1983 solo album Legionäre. [3]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "In the Heat of the Night" | 5:20 | |
2. | "On the Tray (Seven Years)" |
| 3:45 |
3. | "Little Girl" |
| 3:11 |
4. | "You and I" |
| 6:44 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
5. | "(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena" |
| 5:55 |
6. | "Heartbeat (That's Emotion)" |
| 4:53 |
7. | "Sisters and Brothers" |
| 3:23 |
8. | "Change Your Mind" |
| 4:04 |
Total length: | 37:15 |
Credits adapted from the liner notes of The Long Play. [4]
Weekly charts
| Year-end charts
|
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
---|---|---|
Finland (Musiikkituottajat) [17] | Platinum | 59,176 [17] |
France (SNEP) [18] | Gold | 100,000* |
Germany (BVMI) [19] | Gold | 250,000^ |
Greece (IFPI Greece) [20] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
Norway (IFPI Norway) [20] | Platinum | 50,000* |
Sweden (GLF) [20] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) [20] | Platinum | 50,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Date | Label | Format | Catalog number |
---|---|---|---|
1985 | Virgin | LP | 207 356-630 |
CD | 610 627-225 | ||
Cassette | 407 356-630 | ||
1992 | CD | 077778696827 | |
Scoundrel Days is the second studio album by Norwegian new wave band A-ha, released on 6 October 1986 by Warner Bros. Records. A remastered edition with additional tracks was released in 2010.
Be Yourself Tonight is the fourth studio album by British pop duo Eurythmics, released on 29 April 1985 by RCA Records.
MCMXC a.D. is the debut studio album by the German musical project Enigma, led by Romanian-German musician Michael Cretu. It was released in Europe by Virgin Records on 3 December 1990, and in the United States by Charisma Records on 12 February 1991. Cretu became fascinated with mixing archaic sounds with modern music after producing German pop singer Sandra's song "Everlasting Love", for which he experimented with Gregorian chant. Following Michael Cretu and Sandra's marriage in 1988, Michael developed the idea of the musical project Enigma and recorded the album over the course of eight months in 1990 at A.R.T. Studios.
The Cross of Changes is the second studio album by the German musical project Enigma, headed by Romanian-German musician and producer Michael Cretu, released on 6 December 1993 by Virgin Records internationally and by Charisma Records in the United States.
Love Sensuality Devotion: The Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album by the German musical project Enigma, released on 8 October 2001 by Virgin Records. The album, along with Love Sensuality Devotion: The Remix Collection brings a close to Michael Cretu's first chapter of Enigma. It contains most of Enigma's singles and songs from 1990 to 2001.
Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi! is the third studio album by the German musical project Enigma, released on 22 November 1996 by Virgin Records.
The Screen Behind the Mirror is the fourth studio album by the German musical project Enigma, released on 14 January 2000 by Virgin Records. It was recorded at the A.R.T. Studios in Ibiza, Spain.
The Wheel of Time is the seventh studio album by German singer Sandra, released in 2002 by Virgin Records.
Let's Talk About Love is the second studio album by German duo Modern Talking, released on 14 October 1985 by Hansa Records. The album peaked at number two in Germany, spending four weeks at that position. After spending 11 weeks within the top 10 and 44 weeks altogether on the German chart, it eventually earned a platinum certification from the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) for shipments in excess of 500,000 copies in Germany.
"(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena", also known simply as "Maria Magdalena", is a song recorded by German singer Sandra for her debut studio album The Long Play (1985). The song, written by Hubert Kemmler, Markus Löhr, Michael Cretu and Richard Palmer-James, was released as the lead single from The Long Play on July 15th. 1985, by Virgin Records, and was a major chart hit in Europe, reaching number one in multiple countries. It remains Sandra's signature song.
The discography of German singer Sandra consists of 10 studio albums, eight compilation albums and 47 singles, including 10 promotional-only singles. Her videography comprises three long-form video releases and 26 music videos.
Movin' is the second studio album by American singer Jennifer Rush.
Jennifer Rush is the debut studio album by American pop singer Jennifer Rush, released on March 2, 1984 by CBS Records International. The album was commercially successful across Europe, reaching the top 10 in many countries, including Germany, where it spent 97 weeks on the chart. It features the song "The Power of Love", which when released as a single reached number one in several countries around the world.
Mirrors is the second studio album by German pop singer Sandra, released on 13 October 1986 by Virgin Records. The album spawned the European Top 10 singles "Innocent Love" and "Hi! Hi! Hi!".
Ten on One is the first greatest hits album by German singer Sandra, released on 15 October 1987 by Virgin Records. It was a commercial success and spawned one of Sandra's most successful singles, the cover of "Everlasting Love", originally recorded by Robert Knight.
Into a Secret Land is the third studio album by German singer Sandra, released on 24 October 1988 by Virgin Records. The album was commercially successful and spawned the singles "Heaven Can Wait", "Secret Land", "We'll Be Together" and "Around My Heart".
Paintings in Yellow is the fourth studio album by German singer Sandra, released on 26 March 1990 by Virgin Records. It was commercially successful and spawned the single "Hiroshima".
Close to Seven is the fifth studio album by German singer Sandra, released on 17 February 1992 by Virgin Records.
18 Greatest Hits is the second greatest hits album by German singer Sandra, released on 12 October 1992 by Virgin Records.
My Favourites is the third greatest hits album by German singer Sandra, released on 4 June 1999 by Virgin Records.