Roy Ayers - Stoned Soul Picnic (LP) Vinyl Record Reissue

Roy Ayers – Stoned Soul Picnic (Vinyl LP, 2023 Reissue)

The Music Inside

Originally released in 1968, Stoned Soul Picnic is a soulful gem from jazz vibraphone virtuoso Roy Ayers, blending lush mélodies with jazz structures that flirt with funk and soul. This 2023 reissue from Nature Sounds delivers a fresh vinyl take on this classic—cut from the original tapes and preserving the warm, organic sound that connects generations of crate diggers. (turn0search3, turn0search4, turn0search6)

Tracklist

1. A Rose for Cindy – 8:56
2. Stoned Soul Picnic – 2:50
3. Wave – 7:59
4. For Once in My Life – 3:50
5. Lil’s Paradise – 6:33
6. What The People Say – 8:09
   

Sample Notes

This album falls in the jazz-soul realm—not widely sampled in hip-hop, but perfect for producers seeking warm instrumental textures. Tracks like "A Rose for Cindy" and the title cut brim with vibraphone warmth and soulful phrasing, ideal for ambient loops or soulful instrumentals.

Product Overview

• Format: 1×LP, black vinyl reissue
• Label: Nature Sounds
• Condition: Brand-new, factory-sealed pressing
• UPC: 822720781751
• Release Date: November 17, 2023
• Genre: Jazz, Soul-Jazz, Vibraphone

Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

Stoned Soul Picnic marks a soulful high point from Roy Ayers’ early jazz career—a perfect blend of calm, groove, and melodic depth. This reissue lets vinyl collectors and soul-jazz lovers experience that vintage elegance with modern audio clarity.