Leo Sayer - Self Titled (1978) Vinyl LP • I Can’t Stop Loving You

Catalog Number: BSK-3200

Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-), Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

HYPE-STICKER on back. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing, some surface impressions and tiny surface abrasions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (lyrics). Spine is easy-to-read with mild wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. Cream colored WB label with faint lines. (Notch in bottom-left.)

Tracks:

• Stormy Weather
• Dancing The Night Away
• I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)
• La Booga Rooga
• Raining In My Heart
• Something Fine
• Running To My Freedom
• Frankie Lee
• Don't Look Away
• No Looking Back

About The Record:

Leo Sayer, marked a significant shift for the English-Australian singer-songwriter, as he moved away from his earlier pop-disco hybrid style to focus on mellow, vocal-driven tracks that showcased his versatile tenor. Produced by Richard Perry, this sixth studio album reflected a more mature sound, aligning with Sayer's evolving artistry during a period of personal and professional challenges, including a notable fall during a U.S. tour and a brief pivot toward the Las Vegas cabaret circuit. The album is historically notable for its critical acclaim, with AllMusic describing it as one of Sayer’s most respectable works, despite not achieving the commercial heights of his earlier releases like Endless Flight. The standout hit single from the album, I Can’t Stop Loving You (Though I Try), reached No. 6 in the UK and became a notable cover by Phil Collins in 2002, underscoring its lasting impact. Other tracks, such as Stormy Weather and Don’t Look Away, were released as singles in specific regions like Japan, Scandinavia, the U.S., and Canada, but did not achieve significant chart success.