John Farnham’s ‘Whispering Jack’ Gets Special 40th Anniversary Release
A limited-edition version of the hit album is pressed on black and white vinyl, and individually numbered from one to 2,500.
Forty years after its debut, John Farnham's groundbreaking 1986 album "Whispering Jack" is making a special return. The anniversary edition features an expanded two-CD set, combining the original vinyl release with the live recording "Whispering Jack Live In Concert." Recorded in Melbourne during the height of the album's success, this previously unavailable live performance has now been pressed on limited-edition black and white vinyl, with each copy individually numbered from one to 2,500.
To complement the vinyl release, Farnham has unveiled a range of merchandise, including apparel, t-shirts, mugs, and accessories, all designed to celebrate this milestone anniversary. "Whispering Jack" remained a dominant force in the Australian music scene, spending 25 weeks at No. 1 on the charts and selling over one million copies, making it the highest-selling album by a local artist to date.
The album's enduring popularity is evident in the fact that it remains the top-selling Australian album ever by a homegrown talent.
"Whispering Jack" is more than just a chart-topper; it served as a catalyst for Farnham's career transformation from a teen idol to a respected musician. Hits like "Pressure Down," "A Touch Of Paradise," and his signature song "You're The Voice" (a UK top 10 hit) continue to resonate with audiences, decades after their initial release.
The album's influence extends beyond music, as it inspired the 2023 film "John Farnham: Finding the Voice," which became the highest-grossing Australian music documentary, and the upcoming musical "Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical," slated for its world premiere at the Sydney Theatre Company on November 15.
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