OTIS REDDING IMMORTAL OTIS REDDING RARE ORIG '68 ATCO 2-TONE LABEL LP IN SHRINK

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·       OTIS REDDING (WITH THE BOOKER T. & THE MG'S, MAR-KEYS AND ISAAC HAYES, ALL UNCREDITED) - THE IMMORTAL OTIS REDDING - ORIGINAL  1968 ATCO STEREO LP SD 33-252

·       ORIGINAL U.S. PRESSING

·       ORIGINAL 2-TONE (TAN AND PURPLE) ATCO STEREO LABEL

·       THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, FIRST U.S. PRESSING; THIS IS NOT A REISSUE, AN IMPORT, OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING.

·       ORIGINAL, THICK CARDBOARD COVER (AMERICAN STYLE)

·       COVER IS STILL IN ITS ORIGINAL SHRINK (CELLOPHANE) WRAP

·       THICK, HEAVY VINYL PRESSING

·       CLEAN, WEAR-FREE LABELS

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After the career of Otis Redding was cut tragically short in December of 1967, the tape vaults were plundered on several occasions to present fans with new product. The Immortal Otis Redding (1968) was the second posthumous long-player created from the artist's backlog of material. Of the 11 selections, only the 45 rpm side "The Happy Song (Dum-Dum-De-De-De-Dum-Dum)" would have been familiar to enthusiasts of the late vocalist. As notated on the rear of the original jacket, these were among the last tunes Redding cut during what turned out to be a prophetic three-week stretch of sessions -- concluding just days prior to his untimely passing. One of which is the emotive opener "I've Got Dreams to Remember," which bear two disparate sets of lyrics -- including one by Redding's spouse Zelma Redding. However, the words on the version commencing this effort were actually penned by Joe Rock, whose primary claim to fame was as author of the Skyliners' doo wop smash "Since I Don't Have You." The midtempo "You Made a Man Out of Me" is marked by the hypnotic rhythm lines of Donald "Duck" Dunn (bass). It joins the preeminently funky "Hard to Handle" -- which easily bests the Black Crowes' early-'90s modernization -- and the sublime soul stomper "Nobody's Fault But Mine" as prime paradigms of his inimitable command. The Memphis Horns provide a profound sense of empathy to the aching "Thousand Miles Away," while the somber irony of the Redding original "A Waste of Time" ranks alongside his best ballads. The remake of Ray Charles' "A Fool for You" provides an ideal vehicle for Redding to explore his R&B roots. It likewise leads one to beg the hypothetical possibilities of an entire project dedicated to Redding's interpretations of sounds that influenced him. Those very musical roots definitively manifest themselves in the closing spiritual, "Amen." Although Redding is credited with the arrangement, he was undoubtedly impacted by the Impressions' 1964 hit that took a similar approach to the simple sacred singalong. On the whole, it can be argued that The Immortal Otis Redding wasn't quite on par with the half-dozen studio albums that the vocalist cut during his lifetime. By the same token, it should be acknowledged that any Otis Redding recordings should be considered welcome (if not mandatory) additions to all manner of listeners.

(EXCERPT FROM AN ONLINE REVIEW BY LINDSAY PLANER, ALL MUSIC GUIDE  /ALLMUSIC.COM/)

There is not a shred of doubt in my mind:  In the entire history of Soul Music, this has got to be one of the most - if not THE most emotionally drenching, devastating performances on record. Just as Billie Holiday's final studio album ("Lady in Satin", 1958) was a testament of an artists whose vocal power was on decline, but whose interpretative prowess at her peak, this, the final "real" Otis Redding album shows Otis pouring his heart and soul out, as if he were clinging on by the thread. Recorded in a few frantic sessions just days before he died in a plane crash, Otis Redding was fighting with his own demons, as well as effects of a major surgery on his larynx, which rendered him inactive for most of his last summer (1967). As if he knew that his final hour was near, he poured his heart and soul in these, final sessions of November/December 1967. What he left was an abundance of material, not all of it top-notch - which was lovingly compiled on three (3) posthumous albums by his label mate Steve Cropper (of Booker T & The MGs). Of the three albums which collect these, final, session tracks "The Immortal",  which came out first,  just weeks after Otis’ death - was by far the best, the most consistent and the most heartfelt and emotionally charged. This is one big, strong, cathartic listening experience. I can think of only one or two albums - in all of contemporary music - that radiate such emotional intensity. Otis is literally and figuratively struggling to keep his emotions in check. Some songs, like "A waste of Time" or "Thousand Miles Away", have got to be ultimate heartfelt soul vocal performances. King of Soul still reigns, 50 years after his death. Bless your soul, Otis.

Track listing: I've Got Dreams To Remember - You Made A Man Out Of Me - Nobody's Fault But Mine - Hard To Handle - Thousand Miles Away - Happy Song (Dum-Dum-De-De-De-Dum-Dum) - Think About It - Waste Of Time - Champagne And Wine - Fool For You - Amen.

For its extraordinary contribution to the modern music, superb production, craftsmanship, fine musicianship, revolutionary significance and influence it exerted on numerous generations of musicians, writers and general public, or for some other innate quality, this album was voted one of top-200 albums of all time in one of the largest poll of critics, music reviewers, professionals and producers ever organized: the poll, which was conducted by Paul Gambaccini, legendary BBC Radio A&R man, surveyed more than 50 top music professionals (including Roy Carr, Jonathan Cott, Robert Christgau, Cameron Crowe, Chet Flippo, Ben Fong-Torres, Charlie Gillett, Greil Marcus, Murray the K., Lenny Kaye, Bruce Morrow (a/k/a "Cousin Brucie"), Tim Rice (of "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Evita" fame), Lisa Robinson, Robert Shelton (who wrote liner notes for Bob Dylan's first album), Ed Ward, Joel Whitburn, Pete Wingfield, etc.). For more details, see: "Critics Choice: Top-200 albums" compiled by Paul Gambaccini, Omnibus Press, Library of Congress Catalog No.7855565

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·       CONDITION:

·       THE RECORD

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(a)          WE GRADE THE VINYL AS STRONG VG++, JUST A NOTCH BELOW NEAR MINT. A few light abrasions (probably just sleeve scuffs inflicted in storage over the years) ARE VISIBLE, but they appear fairly  insignificant relative to the overall condition of the vinyl, and are only moderately visually distracting. For most part, the vinyl looks impeccable, without any MAJOR visual flaws or imperfections. Much of the original luster is intact, and the vinyl shines and sparkles almost like new.

(b)          The record is pressed on a beautiful, thick, inflexible vinyl, which was usually used for the first or very early pressings. Usually, the sound on such thick vinyl pressings is full-bodied, vivid, and even dramatic. Do not expect to obtain such a majestic analog sound from a digital recording!

(c)           The record comes in the original stock inner sleeve

(d)          Of course, this is a full-bodied ANALOG recording, and not an inferior, digital recording!!!

·                               THE COVER

COVER IS STRONG NEAR MINT, STILL IN ITS ORIGINAL ►SHRINK WRAP

The following flaws or imperfections are noted on the cover:

-         Cover shows JUST A HINT of yellowing on both sides, apparently from aging.

-         Cover has a few tiny wrinkles along the spine  (nothing significant)

NO OTHER VISIBLE FLAWS OR IMPERFECTIONS ON THE  COVER

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