Stevie Wonder – Hotter Than July (Vinyl, 1980, Tamla T8-373M1, Gatefold)

Why This Record Matters
Hotter Than July reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and includes “Master Blaster (Jammin’),” “Lately,” “I Ain’t Gonna Stand For It,” and “Happy Birthday.” Stevie Wonder wrote “Happy Birthday” as part of his campaign supporting recognition of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday as a national holiday. The album was produced and arranged by Wonder.

Collector Note
This 1980 US Tamla T8-373M1 edition is housed in a gatefold jacket. The supplied variant 3 runouts carry PRECISION LACQUER SAL markings, identifying the lacquer-cutting work of Arnie Acosta, Stephen Marcussen, and Larry Emerine at Precision Lacquer.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
Label: Tamla – T8-373M1
Country: US
Released: 1980
Genre: Jazz, Reggae, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Soul, Disco, Reggae, Funk, Rhythm & Blues

Matrix / Runout
Side A: #12 T8-373 M1 (A) - 15I ZYV #12 PRECISION LACQUER SAL
Side B: T8-373 M1 (B) - 15I ZYV #12 PRECISION LACQUER SAL

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Did I Hear You Say You Love Me – 4:07
A2 All I Do – 5:06
A3 Rocket Love – 4:40
A4 I Ain't Gonna Stand For It – 4:39
A5 As If You Read My Mind – 3:37

Side B
B1 Master Blaster (Jammin') – 5:07
B2 Do Like You – 4:26
B3 Cash In Your Face – 4:01
B4 Lately – 4:04
B5 Happy Birthday – 5:57

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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