Tower Of Power – Direct LP 1981 VG+ Sheffield Lab Lab-17 Audiophile Funk Vinyl
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Tower Of Power – Direct LP 1981 VG+ Sheffield Lab Lab-17 Audiophile Funk Vinyl

CVNH Catalog Number: LAB17FUNKUP


Tower Of Power’s Direct (1981) is a limited edition audiophile pressing on the legendary Sheffield Lab label. Recorded direct-to-disc over three days at MGM Studios in Culver City, this release captures TOP at their cleanest, funkiest, and most dynamic — with zero overdubs and maximum energy. This is pure analog firepower.


The lineup features lead vocals by Michael Jeffries, heavy solos from Lenny Pickett and Greg Adams, and killer performances of TOP staples like Squib Cakes and What Is Hip? alongside deep cuts and a blazing fanfare opener.

Key Tracks

  • Squib Cakes – Lenny Pickett and Greg Adams absolutely destroy their solos

  • What Is Hip? – Reimagined in direct-to-disc perfection

  • You’re Gonna Need Me – Willie Fulton’s gritty vocals on this Albert King cover

  • Never Let Go of Love – Lush, layered, and loaded with harmonies

Pressing & Condition

  • Label: Sheffield Lab Lab-17

  • Format: Limited Edition Audiophile LP

  • Year: 1981

  • Vinyl: VG+ – Light marks, tested and plays beautifully with Sheffield clarity

  • Jacket: VG+ – Minor wear, no splits. Clean spine, sharp corners

  • Matrix: SL 49-3-X / SL 50-4-X with SLM+ and KM+EX markings

  • Direct-to-disc, recorded June 22–24, 1981 at Sheffield Lab Studios

Personnel Highlights

  • Michael Jeffries, Willie Fulton – Vocals

  • Lenny Pickett, Greg Adams, Mic Gillette, Stephen Kupka, Emilio Castillo – Horn Section Royalty

  • Victor Feldman – Percussion

  • Produced by Larry Brown with audiophile mastering from Doug Sax and Lincoln Mayorga

Shipping – White Glove Handling

  1. Vinyl removed from jacket and sleeved in a fresh audiophile sleeve

  2. Outer sleeve included for protection

  3. Pro mailer, rigid and padded for maximum protection

    We treat every audiophile pressing with collector-level care.


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