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All of our used records are play-graded and come in a protective outer-sleeve. Catalog Number: CRS-8014

CONDITION DETAILS Vinyl plays nicely on side 1, side 2 has some crackles and clicks (play-graded). Cover looks good, a few creases near edges; scuffing, tiny surface abrasions, and surface impressions (front/back). Flap is attached and in working condition, with light wear at the hinge. Inner-sleeve is a Budda label, with bottom split. Spine shows significant wear, text is readable. Shelf-wear along all other edges and corners. Uni-pak opening is crisp with signs of some use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

ABOUT THE RECORD Super Fly, by Curtis Mayfield, was released as the soundtrack for the Blaxploitation film of the same name. Widely considered a classic of 1970s soul and funk music, Super Fly was a nearly immediate hit. Its sales were bolstered by two million-selling singles, Freddie's Dead (No. 2 R&B charts, No. 4 Pop charts) and the title track (No. 5 R&B, No. 8 Pop). Super Fly is one of the few soundtracks to out-gross the film it accompanied. Super Fly, along with Marvin Gaye's What's Going On (1971), was one of the pioneering soul concept albums, with its then-unique socially aware lyrics about poverty and drug abuse making the album stand out. The film and the soundtrack may be perceived as dissonant, since the film holds rather ambiguous views on drug dealers, whereas Curtis Mayfield's position is far more critical. Like What's Going On, the album was a surprise hit that record executives felt had little chance at significant sales. Due to its success, Mayfield was tapped for several film soundtracks over the course of the decade.
Portions of our "About the Record" section are taken from information gathered from Wikipedia and AllMusic.

TRACK LISTING Little Child Runnin Wild Pusherman Freddie's Dead Junkie Chase (Instrumental) Give Me Your Love (Love Song) Eddie You Should Know Better No Thing On Me (Cocaine Song) Think (Instrumental) Superfly

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