Holy Church Of The Ecstatic Soul – A Higher Power: Gospel, Funk & Soul At The Crossroads 1971-83 Red Vinyl

Artist: Various Artists
Title: Holy Church Of The Ecstatic Soul – A Higher Power: Gospel, Funk & Soul At The Crossroads 1971-83
Label: Soul Jazz Records
Catalogue Number: SJRLP522C
Country: UK
Original Release Year: 2023
Pressing Year: 2023
Format: 2 × 12" LP, Limited Edition Red Vinyl, Record Store Day Release
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Stereo/Mono: Stereo

Description

Holy Church Of The Ecstatic Soul – A Higher Power: Gospel, Funk & Soul At The Crossroads 1971-83 is a superb compilation from Soul Jazz Records exploring the deep connections between American gospel, funk and soul music during the 1970s and early 1980s.

The collection features recordings from influential gospel artists including Andraé Crouch & The Disciples, Shirley Caesar, The Clark Sisters, Dorothy Norwood, The Swan Silvertones and The Meditation Singers, alongside lesser-known artists whose recordings demonstrate the powerful crossover between gospel and secular soul and funk.

This limited-edition red vinyl 2LP was released for Record Store Day 2023 and includes a download code.

Pressing Notes

Limited Record Store Day 2023 edition pressed on red vinyl, catalogue number SJRLP522C. The standard black-vinyl edition carries catalogue number SJRLP522, while the red-vinyl edition is the limited coloured-vinyl variant.

Track Listing

Side A

1. Andraé Crouch & The Disciples – Satisfied

2. Shirley Caesar – Jesus Children Of America

3. The Meditation Singers – Trouble's Brewin'

Side B

1. The Clark Sisters – You Brought The Sunshine

2. Dorothy Norwood – Let Your Feet Down Easy

3. Shirley Caesar – Jesus Is Coming

4. Swan Silvertones – If You Believe Your God Is Dead

Side C

1. The Alvin Darling Ensemble – Is There Anybody Here?

2. Roscoe Robinson – There's A Creator

3. Destiny – Nothing Can Stop Me Now

4. The Meditation Singers – Good Old Gospel Music

5. Keith Barrow – Everything Is Gonna Be Alright

Side D

1. Roscoe Robinson – Elijah

2. Dyson's Faces – Till I've Got This Feelin' Of Love

3. The Violinaires – The Upper Way

4. Leomia Boyd And The Gospel Music Makers – Higher In Jesus' Love

5. Keith Barrow – The Right Road Now

Condition

Sleeves: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Records: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeves: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Mint (M): Perfect condition, generally unused or still sealed.
Near Mint (NM): Almost perfect with minimal or no signs of handling or play.
Very Good Plus (VG+): Excellent overall condition with only minor signs of use.
Very Good (VG): Some visible signs of wear and/or light surface marks, but still plays well.
Good Plus (G+): Noticeable signs of use and wear, with possible light surface noise.
Good (G): Well played with more obvious wear and surface noise, but still playable.
Fair (F): Significant wear and/or damage; may have considerable surface noise or other defects.
Poor (P): Heavily damaged or unplayable.