Various – Black Girl (Original Sound Track Recording) (Vinyl LP, 2024, Varèse Sarabande VSD00815, Record Store Day, Clear Black Swirl, 180g)

Why This Record Matters
Black Girl is the soundtrack to Ossie Davis' 1972 film, with music arranged by Ed Bogas and Ray Shanklin and performances including Betty Everett, Sonny Stitt, Rodger Collins, Merl Saunders, and Walter Hawkins. The album combines soul, funk, and jazz material recorded at Fantasy Studios. This edition returned the soundtrack to vinyl as part of Varèse Sarabande's Reel Cult series.

Collector Note
This 2024 Record Store Day edition was issued by Varèse Sarabande/Fantasy as VSD00815 and is pressed on 180-gram Clear Black Swirl vinyl. The edition uses AAA vinyl mastering by Jeff Powell at Take Out Vinyl from the original analog tapes and was issued in a tip-on jacket as an RSD First release.

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

Condition & Details
Media: M
Sleeve: NM
New and sealed.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Stereo, 180-Gram, Clear Black Swirl
Label: Varèse Sarabande / Fantasy – VSD00815
Country: Worldwide
Released: April 20, 2024
Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul
Style: Soul, Funk

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Black Girl – 2:30
A2 B.J.'s Step – 3:25
A3 Get Me To The Bridge – 2:12
A4 Mother's Day Song I – 1:56
A5 Power – 2:58
A6 Mother's Day Song II – 2:49
A7 Black Girl Cue I – 0:59
A8 No World For Dreamers – 3:18

Side B
B1 I Am Your Mailman – 2:54
B2 What It Is – 2:59
B3 Earl (Still A Pearl) – 4:50
B4 Chock-lite Puddin' – 2:39
B5 Black Girl Cue II – 0:34
B6 Chock-lite Puddin' Cue – 0:53
B7 Sister – 2:07

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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