Patrice Rushen - Straight From The Heart (Vinyl Record Reissue, 2xLP)

Patrice Rushen – Straight From The Heart (2xLP, Strut Records Reissue)
The Music Inside

Originally released in 1982, Straight From The Heart delivers Patrice Rushen at her creative peak—sophisticated jazz-funk, silky soul vocals, and irresistibly smooth grooves. This definitive 2LP edition from Strut Records is remastered by Technology Works from the original tapes and pressed at Quality Record Pressings, ensuring pristine audiophile sound. The package includes a bonus EP featuring original 12" versions of "Forget Me Nots," "Breakout," "Number One," and a previously unreleased 12" version of "I Was Tired of Being Alone," plus an extensive new interview with Patrice Rushen and full lyrics in an oversized booklet. A must-have for soul-jazz purists and groove collectors alike.

Tracklist

Side A
A1. Forget Me Nots 4:42
A2. I Was Tired Of Being Alone 3:49
A3. All We Need 5:50
A4. Number One (Instrumental) 4:55

Side B
B1. Where There Is Love 3:07
B2. Breakout! 4:04
B3. If Only 3:19
B4. Remind Me 5:15
B5. (She Will) Take You Down To Love 4:20

Side C – Bonus 12" Versions
C1. Forget Me Nots (12" Version) 7:18
C2. Breakout (12" Version) 5:49

Side D – Bonus 12" Versions
D1. I Was Tired of Being Alone (12" Version) 7:00
D2. Number One (12" Version) 6:48

Sample Notes
"Forget Me Nots" is one of the most sampled tracks in hip-hop history—its iconic bassline and synth hook have been flipped by everyone from Will Smith to George Michael. The album's pure jazz-funk grooves remain ripe for discovery, with crisp drum breaks, lush keyboard layers, and the kind of sophisticated musicianship that samples itself. This is essential crate-digging material for producers and collectors.

Product Overview

• Format: 2×LP, definitive edition with bonus 12" mixes
• Label: Strut Records (Reissue)
• Mastering: Remastered by Technology Works from the original analog tapes—audiophile quality
• Pressing: Quality Record Pressings
• Condition: Mint (M) media and sleeve—pristine, unplayed quality
• Barcode: 4062548005691
• Genre: Jazz-Funk / Soul / Boogie
• Special Features: Oversized booklet with extensive Patrice Rushen interview and full lyrics

Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

Straight From The Heart is a cornerstone of sophisticated 80s soul and jazz-funk—foundational grooves that shaped the sound of an era and continue to inspire producers, DJs, and music lovers worldwide. This deluxe Strut Records reissue revives the album's magic in pristine—and collectible—form, with bonus extended mixes that showcase why Patrice Rushen remains one of the most influential artists in soul-jazz history.

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