John Farnham – Whispering Jack (White & Black Marble Vinyl)

John Farnham’s Whispering Jack was the make-or-break solo album he released in 1986 after leaving Little River Band, and it quickly became one of the defining Australian pop records of its era. Built around the huge success of “You’re The Voice,” the album went to No. 1 in Australia, produced four hit singles, and went on to become the country’s third best-selling album of all time, with 24-times Platinum certification and more than two million copies sold worldwide.

What still makes the record connect is the balance between big, polished pop and Farnham’s full-throated delivery. “You’re The Voice” is the obvious centrepiece, but “Pressure Down,” “Reasons,” and “A Touch Of Paradise” show why the album had staying power beyond one anthem. The set catches Farnham at a turning point, recasting him from former band frontman into a commanding solo presence with a broader adult-pop and rock sound.

This edition also matters because it gives a genuinely major Australian album a well-presented modern vinyl pressing. Music On Vinyl’s 2023 release arrives as a limited numbered edition, making it a strong pick for anyone who wants Farnham’s biggest album in a collectible physical format rather than as a nostalgia footnote.

Features

• 180g, Music On Vinyl, White & Black Marbled Vinyl, Limited Numbered Edition
• Gatefold sleeve
• Limited to 1500 individually numbered copies

Reviews

• Former Little River Band singer John Farnham managed to reinvent himself as an '80s pop star on Whispering Jack. - AllMusic.com

Genre: Pop & Rock

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