Leon Ware - Leon Ware (self-titled) (Orange Crush Color) Vinyl LP
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Album Facts
Leon Ware - Leon Ware (self-titled) (Orange Crush Color) Vinyl LP
Debut from keyboardist & singer who wrote for MJ, Quincy, Marvin, etc.
Price $36.00
Format 1xLP
Label Real Gone Music
Barcode/UPC 848064020622
Color Orange Crush
Year February 6 2026 (originally 1972)
Condition
Media condition
New/Mint
Sleeve condition
New/Mint
Album Facts
Debut from keyboardist & singer who wrote for MJ, Quincy, Marvin, etc.
Price $36.00
Format 1xLP
Label Real Gone Music
Barcode/UPC 848064020622
Color Orange Crush
Date February 6 2026 (originally 1972)
Condition
Media condition
New/Mint
Sleeve condition
New/Mint
Not many artists record two highly collectible, self-titled albums 10 years apart. But singer-songwriter-keyboardist Leon Ware pulled off that unlikely feat, first with his debut solo record for United Artists in 1972, and then with this one, released by Elektra in 1982. What he did in between was almost as noteworthy, writing and producing material for Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Minnie Riperton, and Marvin Gaye, for whom he helmed the classic I Want You record. So, the pump was primed for Ware’s 1982 release, which featured Ware’s soaring falsetto (which some compared to Gaye’s) over arrangements by the legendary Marty Paich, with fiery contributions by saxman Gato Barbieri and vocalist Flora Purim (duetting with Ware on the classic “Somewhere”). As is often the case with cult classics, Leon Ware didn’t sell initially, and in fact got him dropped from Elektra; but it’s emerged as a key early-‘80s R&B release, with “Why I Came to California” a particular latter-day favorite. For its first U.S. vinyl reissue, we’re pressing this cult classic in orange crush vinyl!
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Is this vinyl record an official pressing?
Yes. GOOD TASTE Records only sells verified, official pressings online. This record is authentic and new.
Yes. GOOD TASTE Records only sells verified, official pressings online. This record is authentic and new.
How is this vinyl record packaged?
This LP is shipped in vinyl-safe packaging to ensure it arrives in pristine condition.
This LP is shipped in vinyl-safe packaging to ensure it arrives in pristine condition.
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While this album may appear elsewhere, purchasing through GOOD TASTE Records ensures verified condition, official color variant, and direct seller accountability.
In-stock inventory is also available in our Boston retail store.
While this album may appear elsewhere, purchasing through GOOD TASTE Records ensures verified condition, official color variant, and direct seller accountability.
In-stock inventory is also available in our Boston retail store.
