Dyke And The Blazers - I Got A Message Hollywood 1968-1970 Vinyl

Artist: Dyke & The Blazers
Title: I Got A Message For You: Hollywood 1968–1970
Label: Charly Records
Catalogue Number: CRB 1058
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1983
Pressing Year: 1983 Compilation Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

I Got A Message For You: Hollywood 1968–1970 is a superb collection of recordings from Dyke & The Blazers, one of the most influential yet underrated groups in the development of funk music. Featuring raw grooves, hard-hitting rhythms and energetic performances, this compilation captures the band's Hollywood recordings from the late 1960s and early 1970s, including some of their finest funk and soul material.

Pressing Notes

UK Charly Records compilation issued under catalogue number CRB 1058. This collection assembles key recordings from Dyke & The Blazers' Hollywood period and provides an excellent overview of the band's contribution to the evolution of funk music. Charly Records releases from this era are well regarded by collectors for bringing important soul, funk and R&B recordings back into circulation.

Track Listing

Side A

I Got A Message For You
Let A Woman Be A Woman – Let A Man Be A Man
Funky Walk
Uhh
We Got More Soul

Side B

The Wobble
You Are My Sunshine
City Dump
It's Your Thing
Runaway People
Matrix / Runout

Side A: CRB 1058 A
Side B: CRB 1058 B

Additional Information
UK Charly Records pressing
Compilation of Hollywood recordings from 1968–1970
Essential funk and soul collection
Features the influential track "Let A Woman Be A Woman – Let A Man Be A Man"
Stereo pressing
Highly regarded among funk collectors
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

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