Sold Date: April 9, 2024
Start Date: March 27, 2024
Final Price: $29.95 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 522
Buyer Feedback: 56

Combined shipping discount offer:  Items must be purchased in the same transaction.  First item is at standard shipping rate, each additional LP ships for $1.

Recorded live February 24th-26th 1975, Hollywood, California from Studio Direct to the Master Disc.

At the time of this writing, the Seller had additional titles by this artist for sale on Ebay.

The Seller is the Original Owner and received this LP from the label at the time of its release. 

The disc was visually inspected and appears to be shiny and unplayed, in NM condition.  

The gatefold cover is in VG+ condition, with minimal shelf wear. 

It has the original custom inner sleeve, which has no seam splits. It is a card stock sleeve that features black and white photos and credits on both sides.

Please zoom in on the provided photos to see the overall condition of this item.  Refer to the label close-up photos for a list of songs on Side 1 & 2.

(Wikipedia Excerpts)  Thelma Houston (née Jackson; born May 7, 1946) is an American singer. Beginning her recording career in the late 1960s, Houston scored a number-one hit record in 1977 with her recording of "Don't Leave Me This Way", which won the Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

I've Got the Music in Me is the third album by Thelma Houston featuring Pressure Cooker. It was recorded live to master disc and was released by Sheffield Lab in 1975, Cat# Lab-2. Featuring the vocals of Thelma Houston and session players including Larry Knechtel, Lincoln Mayorga, Larry Carlton, Jim Gordon, Tom Scott, Michael Omartian and others.

Direct-to-disc recording refers to sound recording methods that bypass the use of magnetic tape recording and record audio directly onto analog disc masters. Technically, direct-to-disc recording is believed to result in a more accurate, less noisy recording through the elimination of up to four generations of master tapes, overdubs, and mix downs from multi-tracked masters. The method bypasses problems inherent in analog recording tape such as tape hiss.

The Seller was in the retail record business in the 1970's-1980's and acquired a collection of 2500+ albums from that era, which is now being sold on Ebay. Most have never (or seldom) been played. Many are white label promos, first pressings, and often factory sealed. The collection has been securely boxed and stored in a smoke free environment since 1983, 40 years!  If you like what you see, please check back occasionally to see my new listings.

Grading methodology is as follows:

M (MINT) - Album is brand new, sealed, and has never been played.

NM (NEAR MINT) - Vinyl looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. LP cover may have some light rub marks.

VG+ (VERY GOOD PLUS) - Vinyl may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned corners, or a slight seam split. May have slight signs of wear also may be marred by a cut out hole, sawcut, or cut corner indicating it is a promotional copy.

VG (VERY GOOD) - Vinyl has light wear, scratches, or scuffs. Covers may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached, etc.

This Seller allows for combined shipping costs when multiple items are purchased in the same transaction. Each additional (single) LP will ship for $1.  For this discount to be applied to your purchase, you must use the ADD TO CART to combine the items into one transaction. Do not use BUY IT NOW. Browse through the other items this Seller has for sale, adding to your cart as you go. When done, go to your cart and check out. Your items will be combined into one shipment. Please note that items can still be purchased by other buyers while they are in your cart.

Seller ships domestically within the United States via United States Post Office Media Mail with tracking. This is the most economical option. Seller will insure packages valued above $30. Insurance does not cover missing packages after they have been delivered to the buyer's address, only damage or loss during shipping. Warping could accur if vinyl records are exposed to heat and direct sunlight, so please make adequate arrangements to safely receive your packages.  If Buyer prefers a faster shipping service, please contact the Seller before completing the transaction to discuss options such as Priority Mail. Per USPS, Priority Mail packages are delivered in 1-3 days.

Sorry, NO international shipping.

Returns:  I have 'no returns accepted' on my listing only because I won't accept returns based on buyer's remorse. I have done my best to reveal the material condition of the offered piece in sufficient detail. If I have somehow made an error in my description, please contact me. I am a very reasonable person and will be happy to make things right with your purchase. Please do not open a case against your item or leave feedback without getting in touch with me first.

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