Deborah Harry / Blondie
Once More Into The Bleach
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1988 2LP original in gatefold. "Once More Into the Bleach" is a remix compilation that brought together the worlds of Debbie Harry's solo works and her time as the front woman of Blondie. The album, whose title playfully references Shakespeare's "Henry V," features a selection of Blondie and Debbie Harry tracks remixed into dance and club-oriented versions, a distinct reflection of the late 1980s remix culture. The compilation was unique in that it was the first to merge both of Harry’s musical identities within a single project, bridging the gap between Blondie's new wave/punk beginnings and Harry's foray into solo pop and dance music. This album arrived during a period of renewed interest in Blondie and Debbie Harry's earlier catalog, after several years of relative quiet following Blondie’s disbandment in 1982. The rise of remix albums in the 1980s, aided by club DJs and the burgeoning dance music scene, provided a new context for classic tracks like "Heart of Glass" and "Rapture," allowing them to reach a new generation of listeners. While "Once More Into the Bleach" didn’t produce major new hits, it showcased the ongoing adaptability of both Blondie and Debbie Harry’s music, underscoring their influence on pop, dance, and new wave movements that continued into the next decade.