DeBarge - In A Special Way 1983 LP US Orig Gordy Stay With Me 2Pac Sample VG+

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DeBarge - In A Special Way 1983 LP US Orig Gordy Stay With Me 2Pac Sample VG+

Item Specifics:

• Artist: DeBarge

• Title: In A Special Way

• Label: Gordy Records / Motown Record Corporation

• Catalog Number: 6061GL (Matrices: 6061GLA / 6061GLB)

• Barcode: 076732606110

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

• Release Year: 1983 (℗ © 1983 Motown Record Corporation)

• Genre: Funk / Soul

• Style: Contemporary R&B, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, Ballad

• Special Features: B.I.G. & 2Pac Original Sample Source Album

• Country: US (Original First Pressing w/ FQSC Mastering)

Description:

• The Album: Genuine, authentic US original 1983 1st pressing of the definitive, Grammy-nominated R&B / modern soul studio masterpiece In A Special Way by legendary Motown family group DeBarge. Released on the historic custom dark purple Gordy Records center labels with the iconic yellow wedge "G" design logo.

• The Peak of 80s Smooth R&B: Produced, arranged, and masterminded almost entirely by the group's brilliant lead visionary, Eldra "El" DeBarge. This platinum-certified effort stands as a flawless time capsule of sophisticated mid-80s soul, combining lush instrumentation, stellar keyboard programming, and the family's unmatched multi-octave vocal harmonies.

• The Holy Grail Hip-Hop & Soul Sample Source: This specific album is an absolute goldmine for producers and old school hip-hop heads, containing the original tracks for some of the biggest rap anthems of all time:

  • "Stay With Me" – The iconic melodic foundation sampled to create The Notorious B.I.G.'s legendary "One More Chance (Remix)", as well as hits by Ashanti ("Foolish"), Mariah Carey, and Mary J. Blige.

  • "A Dream" – The gorgeous piano-led closer sampled by 2Pac for his absolute masterpiece anthem "I Ain't Mad at Cha".

  • "Love Me in a Special Way" – The timeless title track hit featuring a legendary harmonica solo by Stevie Wonder, sampled by Drake, J. Cole, and AZ.

• Audiophile FQSC Matousek Cut: Mastered and lacquer-cut directly at Motown's elite Hitsville U.S.A. Mastering Labs by legendary chief engineer John Matousek. The runout deadwax proudly carries his genuine hand-etched "jm" monogram right next to the prestigious "FQSC" (Flawless Quality Sound Cutting) house stamp on both sides. Highly prized by soul purists for its wide stereo imaging, stunning vocal separation, and deep, warm analog bass definition that modern reissues can never match.

• Presentation: The wax retains a beautiful deep mirror-like gloss shine paired with clean center labels. Housed in its original vintage single-pocket heavy cardstock picture jacket.

Technical Data:

• Matrix / Runout (Deadwax Side One): 6061GL-A-15B 3RKX #13 (Hand-Etched Plating Indices) / FQSC jm (Hand-Etched Flawless Quality Sound Cutting / John Matousek Mark)

• Matrix / Runout (Deadwax Side Two): 6061GL-B-15B 3RKX #13 (Hand-Etched Plating Indices) / FQSC jm (Hand-Etched Flawless Quality Sound Cutting / John Matousek Mark)

• Production Credits: Produced by Eldra DeBarge. Associate Producer: Bobby DeBarge. A Super 3 Production. Executive Producer: Berry Gordy. All tunes published by Jobete Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP) / Irving Music, Inc. (BMI). Distributed in the United States by MCA Distributing, Inc.

Condition Report (Goldmine Grading Standard):

• Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

  • Visual: Gorgeous, highly reflective vinyl surfaces retaining a clean mirror-like gloss shine. Shows only a few minor, faint superficial paper sleeve wisps visible under direct strict light grading inspection; completely free from any feelable marks or deep scratches.

  • Labels: Pristine custom purple/yellow Gordy labels; 100% clean and free from writing, fading, stamps, or major spindle track trails.

  • Audio: Plays loudly, warmly, and beautifully with superior analog fidelity, magnificent vocal harmonies tracking, and a very quiet background.

• Cover Condition: VG (Very Good)

  • Structure: Solid single-pocket heavy cardstock jacket; spine remains firm and readable; seams remain unbroken with no major splits.

  • Wear: Displays standard honest vintage shelf and handling storage wear, including moderate edge and corner rubbing scuffs, surface scuffing trails on the front graphic, and light ring-wear clouding on the reverse panel as shown in the photo gallery. Comes with a vintage paper inner sleeve.

Tracklist:

Side ONE (Matrix 6061GL-A):

1. Be My Lady (4:14) [Written by J. DeBarge]

2. Stay With Me (3:45) [The Iconic Soul Anthem — Sample Source for Notorious B.I.G.'s "One More Chance"]

3. Time Will Reveal (4:09) [Written by B. DeBarge & E. DeBarge]

4. Need Somebody (4:45)

Side TWO (Matrix 6061GL-B):

1. Love Me In A Special Way (4:10) [ Timeless Title Track Smash feat. Stevie Wonder Harmonica]

2. Queen Of My Heart (3:35)

3. Baby, Won't Cha Come Quick (4:32)

4. I Give Up On You (3:40)

5. A Dream (4:15) [Sublime Soul Classic — Sample Source for 2Pac's "I Ain't Mad At Cha"]