Sold Date: March 26, 2021
Start Date: March 25, 2021
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Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes  Self-Titled LP - Philadelphia International 31648  with "If You Don't Know Me By Now" and "I Miss You"
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and Cover. Cover still has shrink wrap. Very nice copy from 1972.
I Miss You (later reissued as Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes) is the debut album released by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes on the Philadelphia International record label in August 1972. It was produced by Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff.
The album title was changed from I Miss You to Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes and given a new cover after the success of the single "If You Don't Know Me by Now". The group's roster for this album is Lloyd Parks, Teddy Pendergrass, Harold Melvin, Lawrence Brown and Bernie Wilson. The album was arranged by Bobby Martin, Norman Harris and Thom Bell.
Track listing
Side one 1."I Miss You" 8:31 2."Ebony Woman"Morris Bailey3:37 3."Yesterday I Had the Blues" 7:25
Side two 4."If You Don't Know Me by Now" 3:27 5."Be for Real"Leon Huff, Cary Gilbert, Kenneth Gamble7:31 6."Let Me into Your World"Kenneth Gamble, Norman Harris, Allan Felder2:40 7."Let It Be You" 3:32
The Blue Notes Harold Melvin Teddy Pendergrass Bernard Wilson Lawrence Brown Lloyd Parks – vocals
Other personnel Leon Huff – piano Leonard Pakula – organ Ronnie Baker – bass Earl Young – drums Norman Harris, Roland Chambers, Bobby Eli – guitar Larry Washington – congas, bongos Vince Montana – vibraphone Don Renaldo and his Strings – strings Sam Reed and his Horns – horns _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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