Ohio Players - Pleasure (LP) Silver Colored Vinyl Record Reissue

Ohio Players – Pleasure (Silver Colored Vinyl, Gatefold LP, Remaster)

🎵 The Music Inside

First released in 1972 on Westbound Records, Pleasure is the album that launched the Ohio Players into funk stardom. It’s a record drenched in heavy grooves, brass-driven energy, and gritty soul. The undeniable highlight is “Funky Worm”, a track whose synth riff and talkbox effect became one of the most sampled sounds in hip-hop history—fueling beats from Dr. Dre, N.W.A., Ice Cube, De La Soul, Beastie Boys, and countless others.

Beyond the legendary single, Pleasure is packed with deep cuts like “Pride and Vanity” (a funk anthem in its own right) and the psychedelic trip of “Walt’s First Trip.” Together, the tracks define the raw and experimental energy of the early ’70s funk movement.

📜 Tracklist

1. Pleasure
2. Laid It
3. Pride and Vanity
4. Walt’s First Trip
5. Varee Is Love
6. Paint Me
7. Funky Worm
8. Our Love Has Died

🔍 Sample Notes

• “Funky Worm” – Sampled by N.W.A. (“Dopeman”), Dr. Dre (“The Chronic”), Ice Cube (“Gangsta’s Fairytale”), Beastie Boys, Too $hort, and many more.
• “Pride and Vanity” – A favorite groove sampled by The Beatnuts and Large Professor.
• “Walt’s First Trip” – Psychedelic textures ripe for sampling, still inspiring modern beatmakers.

📦 Product Overview

• Format: 1×LP, Silver Colored Vinyl, Gatefold Sleeve
• Label: Westbound / Org Music
• Condition: Brand-new, factory-sealed
• UPC: 711574937714

🧠 Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

Pleasure isn’t just another funk record—it’s a blueprint for hip-hop sampling and West Coast G-funk culture. With timeless grooves and one of the most iconic breaks ever pressed to wax, this album is essential for DJs, producers, and anyone serious about funk history.