Limited 45th anniversary reissue of Reaching For The Sky, the 1980 sophomore album by Dutch sophisti-pop artist RENÉE. This special edition is pressed on translucent magenta 180 g audiophile vinyl, part of Music On Vinyl’s anniversary series, and is available for preorder (release date: October 3, 2025). 

The album combines lush pop melodies, breezy yacht rock, and subtle funk/reggae influences, illustrating RENÉE’s singular place in the Dutch pop landscape. Tracks like “Lay Me Down” and “Change Your Style” have earned a cult status among collectors and DJs, bridging the gap between retro pop and modern revival interest.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Dry Your Tears

2. Lay Me Down

3. Sadman

4. Just One Look

5. It’s Absurd

Side B

1. Jimmy

2. Come Closer

3. Change Your Style

4. Reaching For The Sky

5. Stranded Lady

Features

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Anniversary Edition

• Colour: Translucent Magenta

• Label: Music On Vinyl

• Catalog #: MOVLP3948C

• Barcode / EAN: 8719262041035

• Release Date: October 3, 2025 (Preorder)

• Original Album Year: 1980

• Weight: 180 g audiophile pressing

• Genre: Sophisti-Pop, Yacht Rock, Pop

• Notes: 45th anniversary edition; limited pressing