Curtis Mayfield – Curtis [180g Vinyl LP]

Curtis Mayfield – Curtis [180g Vinyl LP]

Format: LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold Sleeve, 180g Vinyl
Label: Curtom / Rhino / Warner Music Group
Catalogue Number: 812279 6557
Barcode: 081227965570
Released: 7 June 2013
Originally Released: 1970
Genre: Psychedelic Soul / Funk / Conscious R&B
Condition: New & Sealed

Description

Curtis Mayfield’s solo debut is a revolutionary blend of soul, funk, and social commentary—equal parts spiritual uplift and political fire. Curtis marked a bold departure from The Impressions, with Mayfield stepping into full creative control as writer, producer, and arranger. This 180g gatefold reissue from Rhino preserves the album’s sonic depth and visual impact, featuring restored artwork and analog mastering from Optimal Media GmbH.

From the apocalyptic groove of (Don’t Worry) If There’s A Hell Below We’re All Going To Go to the aspirational anthem Move On Up, Mayfield crafts a cinematic soul experience rooted in Black consciousness, urban struggle, and transcendent hope. Strings, horns, and wah-wah guitars swirl around his falsetto, creating a soundscape that’s as lush as it is urgent.

Tracklist Overview

Side A

• (Don’t Worry) If There’s A Hell Below We’re All Going To Go
• The Other Side Of Town
• The Makings Of You
• We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue

Side B

• Move On Up
• Miss Black America
• Wild And Free
• Give It Up

Credits & Notes

• All tracks written and produced by Curtis Mayfield
• Arranged by Gary Slabo & Riley Hampton
• Recorded at RCA Studios, Chicago
• Vocal overdubs at Record Plant, NYC
• Photography & design by Bob Cato
• Published by Curtom Publishing Co. / Camad Music (BMI)