The Impressions We're a Winner Vinyl LP and similar items

The Impressions featuring Curtis Mayfield We're a Winner Vinyl LP - ABC ABCS-635 First Pressing (1968) 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 throughout with good fidelity and occasional light background noise, but no skips. Cover has good color, no splits, name stamped on back cover. Includes original ABC inner sleeve in great shape. We're a Winner is an album by the soul music group the Impressions, released in 1968. It was the group's last album for ABC Records; they moved on to Curtis Mayfield's Curtom Records. We're a Winner AllMusic Review by Richie Unterberger While the title track is one of Mayfield's classic civil rights anthems, most of this album is actually dedicated to standard romantic themes. This isn't necessarily a drawback; almost every cut is a quality Mayfield original, and the harmonies and vocal interplay among the group are outstanding. "Nothing Can Stop Me," which had been a hit in 1965 for Gene Chandler, is an uptempo highlight, and "Little Brown Boy" shows more of the African-American pride that had been explored in "We're a Winner," albeit in a more tender, ballad mode. This is one of the better Impressions albums to pick up if you want more than what's found on the greatest-hits collections, with excellent production and Johnny Pate arrangements throughout. Track listing - Original Edition A1 We're A Winner 2:22 A2 Moonlight Shadows 3:08 A3 Let Me Tell The World 3:10 A4 I'm Getting Ready 2:30 A5 Nothing Can Stop Me 2:40 B1 No One To Love Me 2:30 B2 Little Brown Boy 2:35 B3 I Loved And I Lost 3:10 B4 Romancing To The Folk Song 2:35 B5 Up Up And Away 2:55 The Impressions Curtis Mayfield - lead vocals, guitar Fred Cash - backing vocals Sam Gooden - backing vocals The Funk Brothers - instrumentation Johnny Pate - conductor, arranger _____________________________________________ Shipping: Calculated domestic shipping via Media Mail or Priority Mail. Will ship internationally at FLAT RATES. Records mailed in a proper cardboard LP mailer. All records cleaned prior to shipment. Check out my other auctions, and save on shipping! I do offer multiple-bid shipping discounts -- please contact me before paying if you plan to purchase or bid on multiple auctions. Payment: Paypal is preferred method of payment. Return Policy: I do accept returns for up to 30 days. Please let me know if you have questions about this item or any others I have for sale before you bid or purchase. If you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact me immediately and I will do whatever I can to resolve. This may be a replacement, a credit, or a full or partial refund depending on the circumstances. _____________________________________________ 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. Feel free to contact me with any specific questions.