Stevie Wonder - 12 Year Old Genius (1963) and 50 similar items

Catalog Number: TM-240 Condition Details: Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays with crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, splits on shrink, discoloration near opening (front/back); top left corner bent. Inner-sleeve is Poly-lined paper. Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Fingertips Soul Bongo La La La La La (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over Hallelujah I Love Her So Drown In My Own Tears Don't You Know About The Record: 12 Year Old Genius (Recorded Live), by Stevie Wonder, released in 1963, captures the prodigious talent of the then-12-year-old artist performing live at the Regal Theater in Chicago. This debut live album showcases Wonder's remarkable vocal and instrumental abilities, particularly on the harmonica and drums, cementing his status as a musical wunderkind. Historically significant as one of Tamla Records' early successes, it highlighted Wonder's emergence as a Motown star and reflected the label's growing influence in the 1960s music scene. The album's standout track, Fingertips, became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Wonder's first major chart success and one of the youngest artists to achieve this feat. No other singles from the album charted as prominently, but the record remains a pivotal moment in Wonder's career trajectory.