Curtis Mayfield's debut solo album, 'Curtis,' released in 1970, is a groundbreaking masterpiece, much like Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On.' This mainstream soul album is funkier, more progressive in arrangements, and deeply political and soulful in vocals. Tracks like '(Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below We're All Gonna Go' show Mayfield's raw honesty, while 'Move On Up' is an 8 - minute dance - floor hit. 'We People Who Are Darker Than Blue' is a sweetly sung gem. The album also features 'Ms Black America,' 'Wild and Free,' and more. This limited - edition release comes on translucent light blue vinyl, housed in repro gatefold packaging. The original release was in 1970, and it's now reissued by Curtom in 2024. A must - have for soul music lovers!
To enjoy this vinyl LP, first, make sure your record player is clean and in good working condition. Gently remove the vinyl from the repro gatefold packaging, holding it by the edges to avoid fingerprints. Place it on the turntable and use the tonearm to drop the needle at the beginning of the desired track. When you're done listening, carefully lift the tonearm and return it to its rest position. Then, put the vinyl back in its packaging. Store the album in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent warping. Avoid stacking heavy objects on top of it. If the vinyl gets dirty, you can use a soft, anti - static record brush to clean it gently.
