Bobby Caldwell – Bobby Caldwell (LP, Album, Shelley Pressing, 1978, Clouds 8804)

Why This Record Matters
Bobby Caldwell’s self-titled debut introduced his smooth blend of soul, rhythm and blues, jazz, and pop. The album features his signature recording “What You Won’t Do For Love,” which reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the Billboard R&B chart.

Collector Note
1978 US pressing manufactured by Shelley Products, identified by the reversed-S Shelley mark in both runouts. Both sides were cut at Sterling Sound by Steve Kimball and carry his SLK signature, with “SCIENCE IN ACTION” etched on Side A. This copy includes the original branded TK Records inner sleeve.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Includes original TK Records inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Shelley Pressing
Label: Clouds – 8804
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Disco

Matrix / Runout
Side A: Ƨ CL-8804 ~ 'A' (4) SLK SCIENCE IN ACTION
Side B: Ƨ CL-8804 ~ 'B' (2) SLK

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Special To Me 4:00
A2 My Flame 3:30
A3 Love Won’t Wait 4:00
A4 Can’t Say Goodbye 5:20

Side B
B1 Come To Me 2:52
B2 What You Won’t Do For Love 4:45
B3 Kalimba Song 2:00
B4 Take Me Back To Then 3:30
B5 Down For The Third Time 3:30

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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