Vangelis – China = 中國 (VG+/VG+) – LP, UK 1983

China = 中國 is an LP by Vangelis from 1983 released on the Polydor label.

About this album

China is one of Vangelis’s most distinctive early solo statements, fusing electronic melody, ambient colour and pop instinct into a cinematic suite. Issued in 1979, the album drew on broad impressions of Chinese history and imagery rather than literal pastiche, with tracks such as Chung Kuo, The Dragon and Himalaya framing a sequence that feels both expansive and immediate. Vangelis’s synthesiser-led approach gave the record a futuristic sheen while keeping the themes clear and memorable. Widely regarded as a key title in his catalogue, it helped establish his reputation for combining accessibility with atmosphere and conceptual ambition.