A Distant Shore is the first studio album by Tracey Thorn, released via Cherry Red Records in 1982.

[3] It includes a cover version of The Velvet Underground's "Femme Fatale".

[5] In 2010, it was awarded a gold certification from the Independent Music Companies Association, which indicated sales of at least 100,000 copies throughout Europe.

[6] In a positive review for Sounds, Penny Kiley wrote "This record, musically understated as it is, provides a quiet and necessary counterpart to some of the choices of listening we’ve had.

"[7] All tracks are written by Tracey Thorn, except "Femme Fatale" by Lou ReedCredits adapted from liner notes.