Robin Beck – First Time
Robin Beck – First Time
A quintessential slice of late-’80s AOR/pop-rock, First Time captures Robin Beck at the moment she broke through globally with one of the era’s most instantly recognisable advertising-driven hits. Built on soaring vocals, polished production, and a powerful emotional hook, the song became a defining example of how rock balladry could cross into mainstream pop success.
The 12" single expands on the original radio hit with a remix by Bill Shineman, giving the track extra space to breathe with extended dynamics and a more club-friendly arrangement. The inclusion of the standard 7" version keeps the focus on the original chart-ready structure, while the instrumental highlights the production’s clean melodic architecture and strong arrangement work.
A compact but essential release, this single captures the peak of polished late-’80s rock-pop crossover - anthemic, melodic, and built for maximum impact.
Tracklist:
A — First Time (Remix)
B1 — First Time (7" Version)
B2 — First Time (Instrumental)
Record Details
| Label | Mercury Records |
| Catalogue Number | MERX 270 |
| Year of Release | 1988 |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Speed | 45 RPM |
| Decade | 1980's |
| Media Condition | VG |
| Sleeve Condition | VG+ |
| Format Notes | 12" Single |
Details
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