Third World – Sense Of Purpose (Vinyl LP, 1985, Columbia FC 39877, Pitman Pressing, Herb Powers Jr. Cut)

Why This Record Matters
Sense Of Purpose captures Third World expanding its reggae foundation with funk, R&B, dance, and contemporary electronic production. The album was largely produced by the band, while Amir Bayyan produced “One More Time,” and Shep Pettibone remixed the title track. Core members Bunny Rugs, Cat Coore, Ibo Cooper, Richie Daley, and Willie Stewart anchor the performances.

Collector Note
This 1985 U.S. Columbia FC 39877 edition is a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing. The supplied runouts carry the MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK stamp and Herb Powers Jr.’s “Herbie Jr :^)” signature, identifying his mastering and lacquer cut; this copy includes its original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG
Original inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Columbia – FC 39877
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Hip Hop, Reggae, Funk / Soul
Style: Reggae, Reggae-Pop, Funk, Disco

Matrix / Runout
Side A: P-2 AL-39877-1B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :^)
Side B: P (A) BL-39877-1C MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :^)

Tracklist
Side A
A1 One To One – 3:57
A2 Sense Of Purpose – 5:18
A3 World Of Uncertainty – 3:51
A4 Rock Me – 4:02
A5 One More Time – 4:23

Side B
B1 Children Of The World – 3:52
B2 Can't Get You (Out Of My Mind) – 3:36
B3 Girl From Hiroshima – 3:29
B4 Reggae Jam Boogie – 3:42
B5 How Can You – 4:04
B6 One Song (Nyahbinghi) – 1:46

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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