Don Blackman - Don Blackman (self-titled) (Blue Color) Vinyl LP
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Don Blackman - Don Blackman (self-titled) (Blue Color) Vinyl LP
Self-titled debut filled with jazz-funk classics
- Blue color vinyl variant of a long-coveted boogie and jazz-funk classic
- Heavily sampled across hip-hop and modern soul production
- Crucial for serious funk, soul, and disco vinyl collectors
Price $44.00
Format 1xLP 180g
Label Music on Vinyl
Genre Jazz, R & B
Barcode/UPC 8719262032927
Color Blue
Year November 11 2024 (originally 1982)
Condition
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Limited edition of 500 numbered copies on blue coloured 180-gram audiophile vinyl. Don Blackman's self-titled debut album, released in 1982, is a funk and jazz-fusion masterpiece that has gained a cult following over the years. As a talented keyboardist, vocalist, and composer, Blackman was already well-regarded in the music scene for his work with artists like Parliament-Funkadelic, Roy Ayers, and Weldon Irvine. His debut album showcases his unique blend of smooth jazz, funk, and R&B, highlighted by tracks like "Yabba Dabba Doo," "Heart's Desire," and "Holding You, Loving You," which became underground hits. The album is praised for it's sophisticated musicianship, catchy grooves, and heartfelt lyrics. Although it didn't achieve major commercial success upon release, it has since been revered by collectors and musicians, influencing genres like hip-hop and neo-soul, with many of it's tracks sampled by prominent artists. Don Blackman's debut remains a hidden gem of 1980s music.
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In-stock inventory is also available in our Boston retail store.
