Fatback - Hot Box (1980) Vinyl LP • Gotta Get My Hands on Some (Money), Funk

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Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, some surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (Spring logo). Spine is mostly readable with 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. Hot Box
2. Come And Get The Love
3. Love Spell
4. Gotta Get My Hands On Some (Money)
5. Backstrokin'
6. Street Band

About The Record:

Hot Box, by Fatback, is a vibrant funk and disco album that showcases the band's signature groove-heavy sound with elements of early rap influences. It features standout tracks like Gotta Get My Hands On Some (Money) and Backstrokin', which are widely regarded as fan-favorites and enduring classics in the genre for their infectious rhythms and dancefloor appeal. The album includes some very early rap elements, adding a unique transitional flavor between disco/funk and the emerging hip-hop scene. These two songs became the band's pair of biggest hits in 1980, with Gotta Get My Hands On Some (Money) reaching No. 6 on the US R&B chart and Backstrokin' also achieving strong chart success as one of their most popular releases. Overall, Hot Box remains a solid entry in Fatback's discography, celebrated for its energetic production and club-ready vibes.