Belinda Carlisle // Belinda Cassette, Album (UK, 1986)

Released in 1986, Belinda is the debut solo album by Belinda Carlisle, following her success as lead singer of The Go-Go’s. The album marked her transition into a solo pop career, blending polished 1980s production with melodic songwriting and radio-friendly pop arrangements.

The record includes early solo hits such as Mad About You and I Feel the Magic, which helped establish Carlisle as a major pop artist in her own right. The album’s sound reflects the mid-1980s shift toward glossy synth-driven production, combining upbeat pop sensibilities with a strong emphasis on vocal performance.

Belinda was produced with a focus on accessible pop structure, supporting Carlisle’s distinctive vocal style and setting the foundation for her later international success with albums such as Heaven on Earth.

This UK cassette edition reflects the original 1986 release period, when cassette tapes were a dominant commercial format for pop album distribution alongside vinyl and emerging compact disc releases.

For collectors, Belinda captures the early stage of Belinda Carlisle’s solo career, documenting her emergence as one of the defining pop voices of the late 1980s.

Label: I.R.S. Records - MIRLC1505
Format: Cassette, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1986

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Price: £20.00 (UK Sterling) (UK Postage Inclusive)

Stock: 1 back in stock. 'Used - very good' (see photos). Our ref for storage: dt.

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