{"product_id":"john-illsley-glass-lp-record-vg","title":"John Illsley – Glass – LP Record (VG+)","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord -VG+ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover - G+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2103\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1136\"\u003eJohn Illsley – \u003cem data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1153\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1461\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1188\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/em\u003e is the 1988 solo album from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1217\"\u003eJohn Illsley\u003c\/strong\u003e, best known as the bassist of Dire Straits. Released on \u003cstrong data-end=\"1315\" data-start=\"1290\"\u003eStarline (STARL 5504)\u003c\/strong\u003e and licensed through Trutone\/Phonogram, this record finds Illsley stepping out from his acclaimed band work to craft a thoughtful solo statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1463\"\u003eThe album brings a melodic rock sensibility with introspective songwriting, balancing jangly guitar textures with warm rhythmic foundations. Highlights include melodic pieces like \u003cstrong data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1643\"\u003e“High Stakes,” “I Want to See the Moon,” “Papermen,”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003e“The World Is Made of Glass.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Fans of Dire Straits’ quieter, more reflective moments will particularly appreciate Illsley’s gentle yet assured solo voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003eA solid classic-rock era pick that resonates with listeners who enjoy solo work from established band figures and late-80s melodic songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2012\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2035\" data-start=\"2014\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2035\" data-start=\"2018\"\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"2037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"2037\"\u003eSide One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"2055\"\u003eHigh Stakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2096\" data-start=\"2069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2096\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003eI Want to See the Moon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2110\" data-start=\"2097\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2110\" data-start=\"2100\"\u003ePapermen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2114\"\u003eAll I Want Is You\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"2134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"2137\"\u003eThe World Is Made of Glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2181\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2179\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003eSide Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"2182\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2182\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2185\"\u003eRed Turns to Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2221\" data-start=\"2205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2221\" data-start=\"2208\"\u003eLet’s Dance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2247\" data-start=\"2222\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2247\" data-start=\"2225\"\u003eShe Wants Everything\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"2251\"\u003eStar For Now\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381188706525,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/1633\/files\/20250606_125009.jpg?v=1770736041","url":"https:\/\/www.cplanaudio.co.za\/products\/john-illsley-glass-lp-record-vg","provider":"C-Plan Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}