Artist

Stevie Wonder

Title

Songs In The Key Of Life

Label

Motown

Catalogue Number

TMSP 6002

Country

United Kingdom

Original Release Year

1976

Pressing Year

1976 UK Original Pressing

Format

2 × Vinyl LP + Bonus 7" EP

Speed

33⅓ RPM (LPs) / 33⅓ RPM (7" EP)

Description

Songs In The Key Of Life is widely regarded as Stevie Wonder's masterpiece and one of the greatest albums ever recorded. Released in 1976 after an extraordinary run of classic albums, it debuted at No. 1 in the United States and reached No. 2 in the UK, showcasing Wonder's remarkable songwriting, musicianship and production talents. The album effortlessly blends soul, funk, jazz, pop and R&B while exploring themes of love, spirituality, race, family and social justice.

Featuring timeless classics including Sir Duke, I Wish, Isn't She Lovely, As, Another Star, Pastime Paradise and Love's In Need Of Love Today, this landmark double album remains an essential record in any vinyl collection. Complete copies including the bonus A Something's Extra 7-inch EP and lyric booklet are especially desirable among collectors.

Pressing Notes

Original 1976 UK Motown pressing, catalogue number TMSP 6002. This complete example includes the original gatefold sleeve, illustrated lyric booklet and the bonus 7-inch EP A Something's Extra, containing four exclusive tracks. Complete first UK pressings are increasingly sought after, as many surviving copies are missing either the booklet or the bonus record.

Track Listing

Side One

• Love's In Need Of Love Today
• Have A Talk With God
• Village Ghetto Land
• Contusion
• Sir Duke

Side Two

• I Wish
• Knocks Me Off My Feet
• Pastime Paradise
• Summer Soft
• Ordinary Pain

Side Three

• Isn't She Lovely
• Joy Inside My Tears
• Black Man

Side Four

• Ngiculela – Es Una Historia – I Am Singing
• If It's Magic
• As
• Another Star

Bonus 7" – A Something's Extra

Side One

• Saturn
• Ebony Eyes

Side Two

• All Day Sucker
• Easy Goin' Evening (My Mama's Call)

Additional Information

• Original 1976 UK pressing
• Motown Records
• Catalogue Number TMSP 6002
• Complete with original A Something's Extra 7-inch EP
• Includes original illustrated lyric booklet
• Gatefold sleeve
• 2 × 33⅓ RPM vinyl LPs
• Produced by Stevie Wonder
• Features Sir Duke
• Features I Wish
• Features Isn't She Lovely
• Features As
• One of the greatest soul albums ever recorded
• Highly collectible complete UK original pressing

Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Records: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Bonus 7": Very Good Plus (VG+)

Booklet: 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 exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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