Patti LaBelle - When You Talk About Love (1997) Vinyl 12" Single • PROMO • Flame

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WHITE-LABEL PROMO. Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). 12" Single. Generic black cover has a few creases; moderate scuffing and small surface impressions (front/back); small surface abrasions near bottom of front and back. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine shows mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. When You Talk About Love (DJ Extended)
2. When You Talk About Love (Midnight Mix Instrumental)
3. When You Talk About Love (Acappella)

About The Record:

When You Talk About Love, by Patti LaBelle, is a vibrant R&B and dance-infused collection that showcases her powerful vocals across ballads and upbeat tracks, featuring collaborations with top producers like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Gerald Levert, and David Foster. The album includes standout cuts like the title track, an anthemic dance number written in part by Ann Nesby, along with fan favorites such as Someone Like You, Shoe Was on the Other Foot, and the emotional Does He Love You (a cover of the Reba McEntire and Linda Davis hit reinvented as an R&B ballad). A unique element is the inclusion of Don't Block the Blessings, titled after her bestselling 1996 autobiography, adding a personal and inspirational layer to the project. Historically, it marked a strong late-1990s return for the Godmother of Soul, blending classic soul energy with contemporary production to appeal to both mature and younger audiences while earning praise for its unified, pleasurable sound. The lead single When You Talk About Love became one of her biggest 90s hits, reaching No. 56 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 12 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and No. 1 on Dance Club Songs.