Electric Light Orchestra – Balance Of Power

Year/Genre: 1986, Pop Rock
Matrix #: 746440048
Condition: NM (was sealed, only opened to verify condition)

Cultural Facts:

1. Balance of Power marked the final ELO album of the classic Jeff Lynne era before their 2001 revival, signaling the group’s shift from symphonic rock to sleek synth-driven pop.

2. Recorded at Musicland Studios in Munich, it featured heavy use of the Yamaha DX7, reflecting the glossy mid-’80s production trends.

3. Drummer Bev Bevan’s limited participation foreshadowed ELO’s breakup, making this album a document of transition within the band.

4. The single “Calling America” became a modest hit and served as a farewell to the space-age optimism that had defined ELO’s sound since the early ’70s.

Price Suggestions:
NM: $18–$22
VG+: $14–$16
VG: $10–$12
G: $6–$8
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