Curtis Mayfield – Curtis (180 g Vinyl LP, 2013 Reissue)

Curtis Mayfield – Curtis (180 g Vinyl LP, 2013 Reissue)

🎵 The Music Inside

Originally released in 1970, Curtis is the debut solo album from soul/funk pioneer Curtis Mayfield — formerly lead singer of The Impressions. The album merges social consciousness with psychedelic soul, funk grooves and rich orchestration. This 2013 180-gram UK/Warner Bros pressing brings renewed fidelity to a landmark record. 

📜 Tracklist

1. (Don’t Worry) If There’s a Hell Below, We’re All Going To Go
2. The Other Side of Town
3. The Makings of You
4. We the People Who Are Darker Than Blue
5. Move On Up (Extended Version)
6. Miss Black America
7. Wild and Free
8. Give It Up 

🔍 Sample Notes

• “Move On Up” – A foundational funk track widely sampled: e.g., used by Kanye West on Touch the Sky, and referenced by The Jam in their adaptation.
• “(Don’t Worry) If There’s a Hell Below, We’re All Going to Go” – Its bold horn stabs & social-message backdrop make it a popular break in funk and hip-hop crates.
• The album as a whole is full of multi-layered instrumentation, lush orchestration and funk/soul grooves, making it ripe for sampling and reinterpretation by producers and DJs.

📦 Product Overview

• Format: 1×LP, 180-gram black vinyl, factory-sealed
• Label: Warner Bros UK / Curtom (2013 reissue) 
• Condition: Brand-new, mint
• UPC: 081227965570 

🧠 Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

Curtis isn’t just a soul/funk classic—it’s a foundational crate-digging source. Whether you’re a collector, DJ, or producer, this vinyl delivers both historical weight and sonic richness—worthy of a prime spot in any serious music library.