Ray Charles WHAT'D I SAY Analogue Production 45rpm Two Album 180 gram Set MINT

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Ray Charles WHAT'D I SAY 45rpm Analogue Production TWO Record 180 gram Set MINT

Label:

Atlantic Records 8029 / Analogue Productions APA 048-45

Series:

Atlantic 75 Audiophile Series

Format:

2 x Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Mono, Gatefold, 180 Gram

Country:

US

Released:

Aug 8, 2025

Genre:

Funk / Soul

Style:

Rhythm & Blues, Soul What'd I Say Written-By – Ray Charles (5:04) A1a What'd I Say - Part I A1b What'd I Say - Part II A2 Jumpin' In The Mornin' Written-By – Ray Charles 2:43 B1 You Be My Baby Written-By – Doc Pomus, Morty Shuman*, Ray Charles 2:27 B2 Tell Me How Do You Feel Written-By – Percy Mayfield, Ray Charles 2:40 B3 What Kind Of Man Are You Written-By – Ray Charles 2:47 Rockhouse Written-By – Ray Charles (3:54) C1a Rockhouse - Part I C1b Rockhouse - Part II C2 Roll With My Baby Written-By – Sam Sweet 2:34 D1 Tell All The World About You Written-By – Ray Charles 2:00 D2 My Bonnie Arranged By – Ray Charles Written-By – Trad.* 2:48 D3 That's Enough Written-By – Ray Charles 2:47

• Record Company – Atlantic Recording Corporation
• Pressed By – Quality Record Pressings
• Printed By – Stoughton Printing Co.

• Arranged By – Ray Charles
• Backing Vocals – Mary Ann Fisher (tracks: B3), The Raelettes* (tracks: A1, B1, B2, D1 to D3)
• Lacquer Cut By – CB
• Liner Notes – Ren Grevatt

Mastered and cut to lacquer from the original master tape.
First 2000 copies are numbered on the back of the jacket and pressed at Quality Record Pressings. Numbered Limited Edition № 000345

Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series)

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!

Album popularized Ray Charles' first Top 10 hit!

Original 1959 mono pressing reissue

180-gram 45 RPM double LP

Pressed at Quality Record Pressings

Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing

     Ray Charles' 1959 album What'd I Say popularized Charles' first Top 10 hit, "What I'd Say" and became his first gold-selling record. The tune was written on the fly by the American singer, songwriter, pianist and composer during a 1958 live show.

     Indeed, "What'd I Say" stands as one of the most recognizable and enduring songs of the 20th century. Its electrifying combination of gospel fervor, bluesy sensuality, and soulful exuberance sent shockwaves through the music industry. Daringly different, wildly sexy — Ray Charles' gritty, impassioned vocals combined with his virtuosic piano playing created an irresistible groove that had listeners dancing in the aisles.

     In addition to the title track, the album boasts other standout songs like "Tell Me How Do You Feel," "Rockhouse," and "Roll with My Baby," each showcasing Ray Charles' unmatched ability to infuse his music with raw emotion and soulful authenticity.

     "What'd I Say" became an instant classic and a commercial juggernaut. Notably, it was a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 6. In addition to the title track, the album boasts other standout songs such as "Tell Me How Do You Feel," "Rockhouse," and "Roll with My Baby," each showcasing Ray Charles' unmatched ability to infuse his music with raw emotion and soulful authenticity.

     Upon its release, a reviewer for Billboard referred to What'd I Say as "A fine, swinging album," and wrote that Charles "is at his best here."

     This definitive deluxe 180-gram 45 RPM 2LP Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series) reissue of What'd I Say is going to be a keepsake for Ray Charles fans.