AMY WINEHOUSE - BACK TO BLACK
Second Studio Album · 12" Vinyl LP
There are albums that define an artist, and then there are albums that become inseparable from the era in which they were made. Back to Black is both.
Released in 2006, Amy Winehouse's second studio album transformed her from a critically acclaimed young singer into one of the most distinctive voices in modern soul. Drawing heavily on 1960s girl groups, Motown, soul and jazz, the album combines vintage influences with brutally honest songwriting about love, heartbreak, addiction and self-destruction.
From the instantly recognisable opening of “Rehab” through to the devastating title track, Winehouse's voice is impossible to mistake. “You Know I'm No Good”, “Tears Dry On Their Own”, “Love Is a Losing Game” and “Wake Up Alone” all showcase her extraordinary ability to turn deeply personal experiences into timeless songs.
Much of the album's distinctive sound came from the production partnership between Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi. Ronson in particular helped give the record its retro-soul character, creating arrangements that sound rooted in another era while Winehouse's lyrics remain intensely contemporary.
But it is Winehouse's voice that ultimately holds everything together. Smoky, vulnerable and effortlessly soulful, she delivers songs that can sound playful one moment and completely heartbreaking the next.
Back to Black became a global phenomenon, earning multiple Grammy Awards and establishing Winehouse as one of the defining artists of her generation. More than simply a hugely successful album, it remains a remarkable piece of songwriting — a record that sounds timeless because Winehouse made something deeply personal feel universal.
This pressing presents the original 11-track album on 12" vinyl, including the songs that made Back to Black one of the most recognisable records of the 2000s.
Artist: Amy Winehouse
Album: Back to Black
Format: 12" Vinyl LP
Edition: Standard Edition
Vinyl: Black Vinyl
Label: Island Records / Universal
Catalogue Number: 173 412 8
Original Release: 27 October 2006
UK Vinyl Release: 28 May 2007
Barcode: 602517341289
Genre: Soul / R&B / Jazz
Number of Discs: 1
Number of Tracks: 11
Tracklist
Side A
Rehab
You Know I'm No Good
Me & Mr Jones
Just Friends
Back to Black
Love Is a Losing Game
Side B
Tears Dry On Their Own
Wake Up Alone
Some Unholy War
He Can Only Hold Her
Addicted
