Michael Bolton - The Hunger (1987) Vinyl LP • PROMO • Sittin on the Dock of Bay
Catalog Number:
BFC-40473Musical Styles:
1980s, Pop Rock, Singer-SongwriterSleeve Grade:
Very Good Plus (VG+)Record Grade:
Near Mint (NM or M-)Condition Details:
GOLD PROMO stamp on back. HYPE-STICKER on front. Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has very light scuffing, a few creases near edges, surface abrasions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (lyrics). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners; top-edge partially unglued. Opening shows signs of use and a few divots. (Not a cut-out.)
Tracks:
- Hot Love
- Wait On Love
- (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
- Gina
- That's What Love Is All About
- The Hunger
- You're All That I Need
- Take A Look At My Face
- Walk Away
About The Record:
The Hunger, by Michael Bolton was his breakthrough album, with the hits That's What Love Is All About (No. 19 Billboard Hot 100) and the Otis Redding cover (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay (No. 11 Billboard Hot 100). Another single, Wait on Love, charted at No. 79 on Billboard Hot 100. Several songs from this album feature Journey members Jonathan Cain on keyboards, Neal Schon on guitar, and previous member from their Raised on Radio 1986-87 tour Randy Jackson (of American Idol fame) on bass. During this time, there were rumors that Bolton might have been in the running as Journey's new lead singer after Steve Perry's initial departure from the band in early 1987. Despite only reaching No. 46 on the charts the album had achieved stability in the charts. After several weeks on the charts the album was certified double Platinum in the US (Bolton's first certification of his career). Worldwide, the album has shipped four million copies over the years. Also along for this album on certain tracks was then-current Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick.