Rea, Chris ‎– Shamrock

NEW VINYL LP ON WB 2025

180 GRAM VINYL. (Pre-order, out 16-05-25)

Legendary singer-songwriter Chris Rea is marking the 40th anniversary of his acclaimed album Shamrock Diaries with a special reissue on 1LP green recycled vinyl set for release on 16th May 2025. Released in 1985, the album remains a fan favorite and a testament to Chris’ enduring musical legacy.
Shamrock Diaries was a deeply personal and introspective work, drawing inspiration from Chris’ Irish heritage and his own life experiences. The album’s raw honesty and emotional depth resonated with listeners, solidifying Rea’s reputation as a master storyteller.
Chris Rea’s time in Ireland inspired the material for Shamrock Diaries. In a recent interview included in the 2019 deluxe version, Rea noted the similarities between Dublin and his hometown of Middlesbrough, which had a significant Irish population. Further, Chris has familial connections to Ireland. Two of the album’s most popular songs, Stainsby Girls and Josephine were written for his wife Joan and daughter Josephine, respectively.

Tracklist

A1     Steel River     6:15
A2     Stainsby Girls     3:51
A3     Chisel Hill     4:04
A4     Josephine     4:26
A5     One Golden Rule     4:27
B1     All Summer Long     4:08
B2     Stone     4:20
B3     Shamrock Diaries     4:54
B4     Love Turns To Lies     4:09
B5     Hired Gun     8:00