{"product_id":"pilps-10099","title":"Manos Hadjidakis - April of '45 (1974) Vinyl LP • Greek, Greece","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e PILPS-10099\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1970s, Ballad, Classical Pop, Contemporary Folk, Folk Pop, Mediterranean, Rembetika\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good (VG)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front\/back); slight discoloration on back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with wear. Minor shelf-wear along bottom-edge and corners; heavier wear along top-edge. Opening shows signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Wheel Will Turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eI Will Go To Foreign Lands\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eYour Shining Eyelashes\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eI'm On My Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Looking Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe \"Magas\" Of Votanikos\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\"Magas\" Came Out For His Walk\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eStepping Stones Of Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDown By The Lemon Grove\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eI Came To The Outskirts Of Votanikos\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEmbittered Boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eYour Own Sorrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eApril of '45,\u003c\/span\u003e by Manos Hadjidakis, is a significant work in Greek music, reflecting the composer's response to the political turmoil of the Greek military junta (1967–1974). This instrumental album, composed during Hadjidakis' self-imposed exile in the United States, captures themes of loss, resistance, and nostalgia through its emotive orchestral arrangements. Its title alludes to the end of World War II, symbolizing a longing for freedom amidst Greece’s oppressive regime, making it historically resonant. The album is part of Hadjidakis’ broader contribution to the \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eÉntekhno\u003c\/span\u003e genre, blending traditional Greek music with modern orchestral elements. No specific hit singles from \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eApril of '45\u003c\/span\u003e are widely documented, as it is primarily an instrumental work without prominent vocal tracks that achieved chart success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793745801497,"sku":"PILPS-10099","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-manos_hadjidakis-april_of_45.jpg?v=1783554407","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/pilps-10099","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}