On this day October 31, 1988, Paul McCartney released Choba B CCCP in the Soviet Union, an exclusive album of rock and roll covers that paid tribute to the music that inspired his early career. The title translated to Back In The USSR, and the release was originally made available only to Russian audiences, making it one of the most unique moments in McCartney’s solo catalog.
Choba B CCCP featured energetic renditions of classic songs such as Lucille, That’s All Right, and Kansas City. Recorded live in the studio, the album captured the raw excitement of early rock music and McCartney’s enduring love for the genre. Its limited Soviet release became a collector’s treasure and a fascinating symbol of musical exchange during the final years of the Cold War.
80s insight: Choba B CCCP reflected how 1980s music could bridge cultures even across political divides, reminding listeners that rock and roll remained a universal language of freedom and joy.
Choba B CCCP featured energetic renditions of classic songs such as Lucille, That’s All Right, and Kansas City. Recorded live in the studio, the album captured the raw excitement of early rock music and McCartney’s enduring love for the genre. Its limited Soviet release became a collector’s treasure and a fascinating symbol of musical exchange during the final years of the Cold War.
80s insight: Choba B CCCP reflected how 1980s music could bridge cultures even across political divides, reminding listeners that rock and roll remained a universal language of freedom and joy.
