The Manhattan Transfer – Bodies And Souls (Vinyl, LP, Album, Specialty Pressing, 1983, Atlantic)

Why This Record Matters
Bodies And Souls moved The Manhattan Transfer toward a polished blend of vocal jazz, pop, and contemporary R&B. “Spice Of Life,” featuring Stevie Wonder on harmonica, reached the Top 40, while “Why Not! (Manhattan Carnival)” earned the group a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

Collector Note
This US Atlantic edition was pressed by Specialty Records Corporation and carries catalog number 80104-1. Mastered by Bernie Grundman at A&M Studios, the copy includes its original custom inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: Strong VG player copy
Sleeve: VG+, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Specialty Pressing
Label: Atlantic
Catalog Number: 80104-1
Country: US
Year: 1983
Genre: Jazz, Pop
Style: Vocal

Matrix / Runout
Side A: STA-835285-C [Allied ɑ logo] B-18546-C SLM △5258 0-1
Side B: STA-835286-C [Allied ɑ logo] B-18547-C SLM △5258-X 0-1SLM1-1

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Spice Of Life 3:40
A2 This Independence 5:01
A3 Mystery 5:00
A4 American Pop 3:34
A5 Soldier Of Fortune 4:21
Side B
B1 Code Of Ethics 5:06
B2 Malaise En Malaisie 3:58
B3 Down South Camp Meetin' 3:00
B4 Why Not! (Manhattan Carnival) 2:33
B5 Goodbye Love 3:04
B6 The Night That Monk Returned To Heaven 3:23

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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