5th Dimension - Reflections (1971) Vinyl LP • Workin' on a Groovy Thing

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened, some small tears near opening). Vinyl plays with some crackles; a few light-clicks during "Sunshine Of Your Love" (play-graded). Cover has a few creases, discoloration and darker spots near opening (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is mostly easy-to-read with mild-wear. Little shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; some wear to corners. Opening shows signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. California Soul
2. Let It Be Me
3. Sunshine Of Your Love
4. Poor Side Of Town
5. Ticket To Ride
6. Blowin' Away
7. Workin' On A Groovy Thing
8. Carpet Man
9. Those Were The Days
10. It'll Never Be The Same Again
11. California My Way

About The Record:

Reflections by 5th Dimension is a compilation album that gathers tracks from the group's earlier recordings on Soul City Records, showcasing their signature harmonious pop-soul sound with covers of diverse material including rock and folk classics. Unique in its focus on pre-Bell era material, the collection highlights the vocal group's ability to blend sunshine pop with psychedelic soul influences while bridging their transition between labels. Fan-favorites and notable inclusions feature energetic renditions such as California Soul, Blowin' Away, Workin' On a Groovy Thing, and Carpet Man alongside interpretations of songs like Sunshine Of Your Love, Ticket To Ride, and Let It Be Me. Historically, it arrived amid the group's sustained popularity in the early 1970s as they continued to deliver sophisticated vocal arrangements that appealed to both pop and adult contemporary audiences, serving as a bridge before their more comprehensive Greatest Hits on Earth the following year. The singles California Soul reached No. 25, Blowin' Away hit No. 21, Carpet Man peaked at No. 29, and Workin' On a Groovy Thing achieved No. 20.