Stevie Wonder – Songs In The Key Of Life *1976:Tamla T13-340C2 (EP) 1ST PRESSING

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Stevie Wonder – Songs In The Key Of Life

Label:Tamla – T13-340C2

Format:2 x Vinyl, LP, Waddell Press

Vinyl, 7", 33 ? RPM, EP

All Media, Album, Stereo

Country:US

Released:1976

Genre:Funk / Soul

Style:Soul, Funk

Stevie Wonder – Songs In The Key Of Life

Label:Tamla – T13-340C2

Format:2 x Vinyl, LP, Waddell Press

Vinyl, 7", 33 ? RPM, EP

All Media, Album, Stereo

Country:US

Released:1976

Genre:Funk / Soul

Style:Soul, Funk

Notes

LP: H.V. Waddell Co. pressing denoted by "WA" etch in runouts. Original pressing with large, 2.6" pressing rings.

Collector's Album Includes Two Records , A Something's Extra Bonus Record, 24-Page Lyric Booklet

Tracklist

A1                    Love's In Need Of Love Today

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Percussion [Collinga] – Eddie "Bongo" Brown

Written-By – S. Wonder*

7:05

A2                    Have A Talk With God

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Written-By – Calvin Hardaway, Stevie Wonder

2:42

A3                    Village Ghetto Land

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Written-By – Shatema Byrd, Stevie Wonder

3:25

A4                    Contusion

Backing Vocals – Artece May, Josie James, Michael Gray (2), Shirley Brewer

Bass – Nathan Watts

Drums – Raymond Pounds

Featuring – Wonderlove

Keyboards – Gregory Phillinganes*

Lead Guitar – Mike Sembello*

Rhythm Guitar – Ben Bridges

Written-By – S. Wonder*

3:45

A5                    Sir Duke

Alto Saxophone – Hank Redd

Bass – Nathan Watts

Drums – Raymond Pounds

Lead Guitar – Mike Sembello*

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Rhythm Guitar – Ben Bridges

Tenor Saxophone – Trevor Lawrence

Trumpet – Raymond Maldonado*, Steve Madaio

Written-By – S. Wonder*

3:52

B1                    I Wish

Alto Saxophone – Hank Redd

Backing Vocals – Renee Hardaway

Bass – Nathan Watts

Drums – Raymond Pounds

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Tenor Saxophone – Trevor Lawrence

Trumpet – Raymond Maldonado*, Steve Madaio

Written-By – S. Wonder*

4:12

B2                    Knocks Me Off My Feet

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Written-By – S. Wonder*

3:35

B3                    Pastime Paradise

Backing Vocals [Hare Krishna] – Agnideva Dása, Baradras, Bhakta Eddie, Bhakta Gregory, Bhakta Kevin, Cinmayi Dasi, Duryodhana Guru Dása, Jayasacinandana Dása, Jitamrtyu Dása, Rukmini, Vedavyâsa Dása, Yogamaya Dasi

Backing Vocals [West Angeles] – Addie Cox, Carolyn Johnson, Dennis Swindell, Ethel Enoex, Jacqueline F. English, James Lambert, Lonnie Morgan, Michael Gray (2), Michael Wycoff, Phillip Kimble, Rosona Starks, Sheryl Walker

Choir – Hare Krishna, West Angeles Church Of God Choir

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Percussion – Bobbye Hall, Raymond Maldonado*

Written-By – S. Wonder*

3:20

B4                    Summer Soft

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Organ – Ronnie Foster

Percussion – Nastee Latimer*

Rhythm Guitar – Ben Bridges

Written-By – S. Wonder*

4:16

B5                    Ordinary Pain

Alto Saxophone – Hank Redd

Backing Vocals – Charity McCrary, Deniece Williams, Linda McCrary, Linda Lawrence*, Madelaine 'Gypsy' Jones, Mary Lee Whitney, Minnie Riperton, Sundray Tucker, Syreeta Wright, Terry Hendricks

Lead Guitar – Mike Sembello*

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Vocals ["Ordinary Pain's" Reply] – Shirley Brewer

Written-By – S. Wonder*

6:22

C1                    Isn't She Lovely

Handclaps [Background Handclaps] – Artece May, Brenda Barrett, Carole Cole, Colleen Carleton, Dave Henson*, Edna Orso, Josette Valentino, Nelson Hayes, Shirley Brewer, Tucker*

Keyboards – Gregory Phillinganes*

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Written-By – S. Wonder*

6:33

C2                    Joy Inside My Tears

Backing Vocals – Susaye Green*

Keyboards – Gregory Phillinganes*

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Written-By – S. Wonder*

6:29

C3                    Black Man

Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Hank Redd

Chorus [Teacher's And Student's Verbal Replies] – Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble, Harlem, N.Y.

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Trombone – George Bohanon, Glen Ferris*

Trumpet – Steve Madaio

Voice [Children] – Al Jocko Fann, Anthony Givens, Antonio Givens, Audrey Givens, Calvin Johnson (6), Carl Lockhart, Carolyn Massenburg, Derrick Givens (2), Doé Rain Edwards, Gail Lockhart, Gregory Rudd, Gwen Perry (2), Henry America, Irma Leslie, Jan Adams, Jean Brown (2), Jeania Harris, Keith Slaughter (2), Khalif Bobatoon, Kim Lewis (2), Kim Nixon, Linda America, Lisa Nixon, Melani Fann, Rodney Brown (3), Starshemah Bobatoon, Susie Fuzzell, Tracy Fann, Troy Harris

Voice [Teachers] – Adrian James, Al Fann, Barbara Fann, Berry Bridges, Cecelia Brown, Gary Byrd, Gary Veney, Larri Nuckens, Mi Mi Green, Mildred Givens, Pat Johnson (8), Shelley Fann, Sudana Bobatoon, Willie Moore

Written-By – S. Wonder*

8:29

D1                   Ngiculela - Es Una Historia - I Am Singing

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Percussion [Background Percussion] – Amale Mathews, Charles Brewer, John Fischbach, Josette Valentino, Marietta Waters, Nathan Watts, Nelson Hayes, Renee Hardaway, Shirley Brewer

Translated By [Spanish] – Raymond Maldonado*

Translated By [Zulu] – Thoko Mdalose Hall

Written-By – S. Wonder*

3:48

D2                   If It's Magic

Harmonica – Stevie Wonder

Harp – Dorothy Ashby

Written-By – S. Wonder*

3:11

D3                   As

Backing Vocals – Mary Lee Whitney

Bass – Nathan Watts

Drums – Greg Brown (8)

Guitar – Dean Parks

Handclaps [Background Handclaps] – Dave Henson*, Herbie Hancock, Josette Valentino, Nathan Watts, Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Simmons

Keyboards – Herbie Hancock

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Written-By – S. Wonder*

7:07

D4                   Another Star

Alto Saxophone – Hank Redd

Backing Vocals – George Benson, Josie James, Stevie Wonder

Bass – Nathan Watts

Flute – Bobbi Humphrey

Guitar – George Benson

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Percussion – Nathan Alford, Jr.

Tenor Saxophone – Trevor Lawrence

Timbales – Carmello Hungria Garcia*

Trumpet – Raymond Maldonado*, Steve Madaio

Written-By – S. Wonder*

8:19

                        A Something's Extra Bonus Record   

E1                    Saturn

Keyboards – Gregory Phillinganes*

Lead Guitar – Mike Sembello*

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Rhythm Guitar – Ben Bridges

Written-By – Mike Sembello*, S. Wonder*

4:54

E2                    Ebony Eyes

Bass – Nathan Watts

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Saxophone – Jim Horn

Steel Guitar – Peter "Sneaky Pete" Kleinow*

Written-By – S. Wonder*

4:10

F1                    All Day Sucker

Backing Vocals – Carolyn Dennis

Lead Guitar – W.G. "Snuffy" Walden*

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Rhythm Guitar – Ben Bridges, Mike Sembello*

Written-By – S. Wonder*

5:06

F2                    Easy Goin' Evening (My Mama's Call)

Bass – Stevie Wonder

Musician – Stevie Wonder

Written-By – S. Wonder*

3:58

Companies, etc.

    Phonographic Copyright ? – Motown Record Corporation

    Copyright © – Motown Record Corporation

    Recorded At – Crystal Sound

    Recorded At – The Hit Factory

    Recorded At – Record Plant, Los Angeles

    Recorded At – Record Plant, Sausalito

    Mastered At – Crystal Sound

    Lacquer Cut at – Crystal Sound

    Mastered At – Monarch Record Mfg. Co. – ?100679

    Mastered At – Monarch Record Mfg. Co. – ?100706

    Pressed By – H.V. Waddell Co.

    Record Company – Motown Record Corporation

    Published By – Jobete Music Co., Inc.

    Published By – Black Bull Music, Inc.

Credits

    Effects [Special Effects] – Don Hunter, Dr. Larry Scott, Fountain Jones, John Harris (11), Nelson Hayes

    Engineer – Gary Olazabal, John Fischbach

    Engineer [Assistant Engineering, Hit Factory] – Howie Lindeman

    Engineer [Assistant Engineering, Record Plant, Los Angeles] – Rick Smith (2), Steve Smith (7)

    Engineer [Assistant Engineering, Sausalito] – Chris Morris (2)

    Engineer [Assistant Engineering] – Dave Henson*

    Lead Guitar – Stevie Wonder

    Mastered By – Andrew Berliner, Jeff Sanders

    Producer, Arranged By – Stevie Wonder

    Programmed By – Charles Brewer, John Fischbach, Stevie Wonder

    Technician [Bass EQ] – Gary Olazabal

Notes

LP: H.V. Waddell Co. pressing denoted by "WA" etch in runouts. Original pressing with large, 2.6" pressing rings.

Collector's Album Includes Two Records , A Something's Extra Bonus Record, 24-Page Lyric Booklet

Produced, Arranged, Written And Composed By Stevie Wonder, Except Where Indicated

Discs are auto-coupled A/D; B/C.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

    Other (EP catalog number): T 340EP

    Matrix / Runout (Label A): 2645-S

    Matrix / Runout (Label B): 2646-S

    Matrix / Runout (Label C): 2647-S

    Matrix / Runout (Label D): 2648-S

    Matrix / Runout (Label E): 2649-S

    Matrix / Runout (Label F): 2650-S

    Matrix / Runout (Runout A, etched): T·13340 C2 2645S EBF 98 XTAL AB B-WA

    Matrix / Runout (Runout B, etched): T·13340 C2 2646S EBF 98 XTAL AB B-W-A

    Matrix / Runout (Runout C, etched): T·13340 C2 2647S EBF 98 XTAL AB A-WA

    Matrix / Runout (Runout D, etched): T·13340 C2 2648S EBF 98 XTAL AB B-WA

    Matrix / Runout (Runout E etched): T-340-EP-A Stereo (UP) T13340 EP 26495 06-C ?100706 JS•5•XTAL #8

    Matrix / Runout (Runout F etched): T-340-EP-B (UP) T13340 EP 2650 06-A ?100679-X #8 (3) JS•6•XTAL

Nm (Near Mint): In brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover and contents have been opened and are nearly close to perfect.

Ex (Excellent): Shows some signs of being played, light marks, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. Cover and contents might have slight wear and /or nominal creasing.

VG+ (Very Good Plus): Better than Very Good: Obviously been played but no significant deterioration in sound quality despite some surface marks and light scratches. Some wear and tear on cover and contents, as in corner/edge/ring wear, with names or initials / prices tags on cover.

VG (Very Good): Obviously been played many times, some deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and light scratches. Wear and tear on cover or contents, including more severe corner/edge/ring wear, including a split spine & rips in seams up to 6" / including heavy marking of initials and names on cover. Tape on seams or spines (no masking tape)

Gd+ (Good Plus): Better than Good: Sound quality has deteriorated with surface noise heard. Some scratches and occasional more noticeable scratches that can be felt. Cover and contents suffer from peeling or discoloration, entire spine & split seams /  including heavy drawing or marking of initials and names on cover. Tape on seams or spines - including masking tape.

Gd (Good): Sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with continual surface noises. Scratches and marks are noticeable, yet record plays without skipping. Cover and contents suffer from more severe peeling or discoloration, entire spine & split seams. Tape on cover that has aged or is obvious.

F (Fair): Playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise - it may even skip due to scratches and marks . Cover and contents will be severely torn, stained and / or defaced, yet will still house an album.  

P (Poor): Very poor sound due to scratches, bad surface noise, potential skips, deeper marks and scratches etc.... Cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing. This grading is pro-dominantly used for jacket cover grading (I will not sell any vinyl of this poor quality)

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