Sold Date: March 27, 2022
Start Date: March 22, 2022
Final Price: $17.99 (USD)
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Earth Wind & Fire Raise! Vinyl LP - Columbia TC 37548 VG++ First Pressing (1981) with the hit "Let's Groove"
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was tested on both sides and plays very well. Original gatefold cover includes original inner sleeve. There are a couple of tears inside the gatefold (see pics.)
Raise! is the eleventh studio album by Earth, Wind & Fire, released on November 14, 1981, by ARC/Columbia Records. The album spent 11 weeks atop the Billboard Top R&B albums chart and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. Raise! has been certified Platinum in the US.
Off the album came the single "Let's Groove", which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and No. 3 on the Billboard chart. A song called "I've Had Enough" also got to No. 29 on the UK Pop Singles chart. "Wanna Be with You" rose to No. 15 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and also won a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.
Tracklist
Side 1 Let's Groove5:36 Lady Sun3:39 My Love4:33 Evolution Orange4:37 Kalimba Tree0:25 You Are A Winner4:09 I've Had Enough4:34 Wanna Be With You4:35 The Changing Times5:36
Personnel Maurice White – lead vocals, background vocals, kalimba, drums Philip Bailey – lead vocals, background vocals, percussion Ms. Pluto – additional background vocals Michael Boddicker – vocoder, synthesizer, keyboards Verdine White – bass guitar, additional background vocals and many more... _____________________________________________
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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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