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Vinyl Records London are on cloud nine, we are now spinning in a brand new copy in Double Vinyl from Katie Melua Katie Meluas debut album, lsquoCall Off The Search,rsquo instantly established her as a remarkable new talent. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the album showcased her unique vocal style, blending jazz, blues, and folk influences with contemporary pop sensibilities. The album was cowritten and produced by Mike Batt, who played a crucial role in crafting the albums lush and sophisticated sound.The central theme of lsquoCall Off The Searchrsquo revolves around love and selfdiscovery, expressed through a collection of heartfelt and introspective songs, including lead single, lsquoThe Closest Thing to Crazy,rsquo which immediately captured audiences worldwide with its emotive delivery and captivating melody.Critics and listeners alike praised the album for its mature and soulful sound, especially considering Katie Melua was just 19 years old at the time of its release. lsquoCall Off The Searchrsquo resonated with a broad audience, earning commercial success and critical acclaim, becoming one of the bestselling albums of 2003.This 20th anniversary reissue was remastered at Metropolis Studios, London, and includes bsides plus seven previously unreleased and pristine demos recorded by Katie and Mike Batt in 2002. The liner notes, written by Pete Paphides, features contributions from a new interview with Katie.