Rita Coolidge - Never Let You Go (1983) Vinyl LP • Do You Really Want To Hurt Me

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases; discoloration with darker discoloration spots (front/back); light-scuffing on back, heavier on front, small surface abrasion/break near bottom-left of back. Inner-sleeve is original (picture/credits); seams partially split. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with mild-wear (crooked text). Minor shelf-wear along top-edge, slightly heavier along bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Columbia House pressing. Writing on inside of inner-sleeve noting side length. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. I'll Never Let You Go
2. Tempted
3. Stop Wasting Your Time
4. Shadow In The Night
5. Only You
6. You Do It
7. Fools In Love
8. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
9. You Ought To Be With Me
10. We've Got Tonite

About The Record:

Never Let You Go by Rita Coolidge is a smooth collection of soft rock and adult contemporary tracks that showcases her warm, soulful voice through a mix of originals and unexpected covers from artists like Squeeze, Yaz, Ian Dury, and Joe Jackson. Standout moments include the title track I'll Never Let You Go, a heartfelt opener, along with interpretations of Tempted and the Culture Club hit Do You Really Want To Hurt Me, while fan-favorites often highlight the album's blend of tender ballads and upbeat pop elements. A unique aspect is its eclectic choice of source material from new wave and pub rock scenes, offering a fresh spin on Coolidge's signature style during the early 1980s. The album reached No. 15 on the Japanese Oricon charts, marking a solid international presence for the release.