Donny Hathaway Live Vinyl LP Atco SD SD 33-386 1st Pressing 1972 In the Ghetto

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Donny Hathaway Donny Hathaway Live Vinyl LP - Atco SD 33-386 First Pressing (1972) with Gatefold Cover
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl has some light surface scuffs, was cleaned and play-tested on both sides and plays very well with good fidelity and occasional light background noise, but no skips. Original cover shows some shelf wear, with no splits or writing. Includes original ATCO inner sleeve. This album is so amazing, I tested it all the way through twice! 
Live is a 1972 live album by Donny Hathaway. It was recorded at two concerts: side one at The Troubadour in Hollywood, and side two at The Bitter End in Greenwich Village, Manhattan based on the guidance of Jerry Wexler.
The album features some traditional soul anthems, such as Marvin Gaye's 1971 hit "What's Going On", but also Carole King's pop standard "You've Got a Friend". There are two notable solos on the album, one on the track "The Ghetto" by Hathaway on electric piano and another by Willie Weeks on bass on "Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything)", taken from the performances recorded at The Troubadour and at The Bitter End accordingly.
Rolling Stone's Mosi Reeves stated "Donny Hathaway swings with vividness on this brilliant live set and the audience responds ecstatically." AllMusic rated the album score of 4.5 out of 5, with John Bush stating the album is "one of the most glorious of his career, an uncomplicated, energetic set with a heavy focus on audience response as well as the potent jazz chops of his group", and that it "solidified Hathaway's importance at the forefront of soul music". In 2015, Live was ranked number 48 on Rolling Stone's list of 50 Greatest Live Albums of All Time.
Track listing
A1 What's Goin' On A2 The Ghetto A3 Hey Girl A4 You've Got A Friend
B1 Little Ghetto Boy B2 We're Still Friends B3 Jealous Guy B4 Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything)
Personnel Donny Hathaway – vocals, electric piano, piano, organ, arrangements Phil Upchurch – lead guitar on side one Cornell Dupree – lead guitar, backing vocals on side two Mike Howard – guitar, backing vocals Willie Weeks – bass, backing vocals Fred White – drums, backing vocals Earl DeRouen – conga drums, backing vocals
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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