Louise Mandrell - Too Hot to Sleep (1983) Vinyl LP • Save Me, Urban Cowboy

Catalog Number:

AHL1-4820

Musical Styles:

1980s, Ballad, Contemporary Country, Country Pop, Country Rock, Cowboy Country, Pop Rock, Soft Rock

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record Grade:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing, surface impressions and some spots of surface abrasion near top (front/back); back has horizontal crease near top edge and front has discoloration spots near top right. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); one seam partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild wear. Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners; developing split near top center. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Notch in bottom-left.)

Tracks:

1. Too Hot To Sleep
2. Surprise Me
3. A New Girl In Town
4. I'm Leaving
5. Lady Killer
6. Runaway Heart
7. We Put On Quite A Show
8. Fool With Me
9. There's More To Love
10. Tender Hearts

About The Record:

Too Hot to Sleep, by Louise Mandrell, marked a pivotal moment in her career, showcasing her versatility within the Urban Cowboy and country pop genres. It features a mix of upbeat tracks and heartfelt ballads, with standout songs like A New Girl in Town, which explores themes of moving on from past relationships, and the up-tempo Runaway Heart. The album is historically significant as it was released during Mandrell’s most successful year, bolstered by her signing with RCA Records and her growing prominence in country music. The title track, Too Hot to Sleep, written by R.C. Bannon and John Bettis, became a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and Runaway Heart peaked in the top 15. Though not her strongest album, Too Hot to Sleep remains a notable entry in her discography, reflecting her contributions to 1980s country music.