{"product_id":"sor-3197","title":"Harold Melvin - The Blue Album (1980) Vinyl LP • Prayin', Sharon Paige, R\u0026B","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e SOR-3197\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1980s, Classic R\u0026amp;B, Contemporary R\u0026amp;B, Quiet Storm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eIncludes a 12\"x12\" insert with baby photos of  members; credits on the other side. Vinyl plays with occasional crackles and a few light clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light scuffing, slight discoloration with darker spots and some surface impressions (front\/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with some wear. Minor shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTonight's The Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePrayin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBaby I'm Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eI Should Be Your Lover\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIf You're Looking For Someone To Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eYour Love Is Taking Me On A Journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Blue Album\u003c\/span\u003e, by Harold Melvin \u0026amp; the Blue Notes featuring Sharon Paige, is a soulful post-Philly International era release that marked the group's transition into the 1980s, giving greater prominence to longtime vocalist Sharon Paige alongside Harold Melvin. The album blends classic R\u0026amp;B grooves with disco influences, showcasing the ensemble's enduring vocal harmonies and heartfelt delivery on tracks like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eTonight's the Night\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eBaby I'm Back\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eI Should Be Your Lover\u003c\/span\u003e. A notable highlight is the single \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003ePrayin'\u003c\/span\u003e, which became a popular cut among fans for its emotional depth and spiritual tone. It spawned several Billboard R\u0026amp;B chart hits, including \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003ePrayin'\u003c\/span\u003e (peaking at No. 18) and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eI Should Be Your Lover\u003c\/span\u003e, while the album itself reached No. 15 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. 95 on the main Billboard 200. This project stands as a somewhat underappreciated gem that helped sustain the group's chart relevance during a changing musical landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52967763771673,"sku":"SOR-3197","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-harold_melvin-the_blue_album.jpg?v=1786242424","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/sor-3197","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}