A Distant Shore (album)
| A Distant Shore | ||||
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| Released | 1982 | |||
| Genre | Acoustic | |||
| Length | 23:00 | |||
| Label | Cherry Red | |||
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| Source | Rating |
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| Smash Hits | 6/10 |
A Distant Shore is the first studio album by Tracey Thorn, released via Cherry Red Records in 1982. It includes a cover version of The Velvet Underground's "Femme Fatale".
Recorded for just £138, the album reached number 1 in the UK Indie Chart in 1983. In 2010, it was awarded a gold certification from the Independent Music Companies Association, which indicated sales of at least 100,000 copies throughout Europe.