Sold Date: September 25, 2023
Start Date: September 25, 2023
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Donny Hathaway Self-Titled Vinyl LP - Atco SD 33-360 First Pressing (1971)

Condition: VG-- (Good +) Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl has some light surface scuffs, was cleaned play-tested on both sides and plays through with fidelity and noticeable background noise, but no skips. Original cover has good color and no splits or writing. Includes original ATCO inner sleeve.
Donny Hathaway is the second studio album by Donny Hathaway, released in April  1971 on Atco. The majority of songs featured on the collection were covers of pop, gospel and soul songs that were released around the same time. The most prominent of the covers were Hathaway's rendition of Leon Russell's "A Song for You" and a gospel-inflected cover of Gladys Knight & the Pips' "Giving Up", written by Van McCoy. This was the second of three solo studio albums that Hathaway released during his lifetime before his suicide in 1979. Atlantic producer Jerry Wexler took over most of the production duties, with Hathaway producing one track, the self-penned "Take a Love Song".
Track listing
A1Giving Up   6:17 A2A Song For You   5:24 A3Little Girl4:43 A4He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother5:51
B1Magnificent Sanctuary Band4:18 B2She Is My Lady   5:28 B3I Believe In Music3:34 B4Take A Love Song4:47 B5Put Your Hand In The Hand3:42
Personnel Donny Hathaway – lead vocals, keyboards (all tracks) Myrna Summers – background vocals (tracks 1-7, 9) Sammy Turner – background vocals (tracks 1-7, 9) King Curtis – tenor saxophone solo (track 1) Joe Newman – trumpet solo (track 6) Chuck Rainey – all bass guitars (tracks 1-7, 9) Phil Upchurch – electric bass guitar (8) J.R. Bailey – background vocals (tracks 1-7, 9) John Littlejohn – guitar, vocals Cissy Houston – background vocals (tracks 1-7, 9) Judy Clay – background vocals (tracks 1-7, 9) Cornell Dupree – guitar (tracks 1-7, 9) Interdenominational singers – background vocals (tracks 1-7, 9) Jack Jennings – percussion Morris Jennings – drums (track 8) Steve Novosel – additional bass guitar (track 8) Sylvia Shemwell – background vocals (tracks 1-7, 9) Myrna Smith – background vocals (tracks 1-7, 9) Ivory Stone – background vocals (track 8) Deirdre Tuck Corley – background vocals (tracks 1-7, 9) Lillian Tynes – background vocals (track 8) Ronnie Bright – background vocals (tracks 1-7, 9) Al Jackson Jr. – drums (tracks 1-7, 9) Arif Mardin, Donny Hathaway – string, horn and choral arrangements
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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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