{"product_id":"st-7301","title":"Freda Payne - Band of Gold (1970) Vinyl LP • Deeper and Deeper, Vinnie Bell","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e ST-7301\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1970s, Classic R\u0026amp;B, Motown, Northern Soul\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 (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 ;\"\u003eStill in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened, a few breaks in shrink-wrap). Vinyl plays with some crackles and there is a surface mark on the second song on both sides which causes a momentary crackle (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light scuffing near opening edge, slight discoloration spots (front\/back); small surface abrasions near right on front and left on back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); two seams partially split. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of 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\u003eBand Of Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eI Left Some Dreams Back There\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDeeper \u0026amp; Deeper\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRock Me In The Cradle\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUnhooked Generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLove On Borrowed Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThrough The Memory Of My Mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThis Girl Is A Woman Now\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe World Don't Owe You A Thing\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNow Is The Time To Say Goodbye\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHappy Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Easiest Way To Fall\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 ;\"\u003eBand of Gold\u003c\/span\u003e by Freda Payne, is a soulful collection showcasing her powerful and versatile vocals over upbeat yet emotionally resonant productions from the Holland-Dozier-Holland team operating under their new Invictus label, with standout contributions including electric sitar by Vinnie Bell. A unique and historically significant aspect is the title track's unusually mature theme for the era, depicting a newlywed woman's disappointment and separation on her honeymoon night due to intimacy issues, which Freda Payne initially hesitated to record before being persuaded, resulting in a dramatic, melodic gem that bridged pop, soul, and Northern soul. Fan-favorites and popular songs include the catchy pre-album single \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eUnhooked Generation\u003c\/span\u003e alongside deeper cuts like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eDeeper and Deeper\u003c\/span\u003e, with one track penned by Payne's sister Scherrie. The album itself reached No. 60 on the Billboard 200, while its hit singles included \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eBand of Gold\u003c\/span\u003e (No. 3 Billboard Hot 100, No. 1 UK Singles Chart) and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eDeeper and Deeper\u003c\/span\u003e (No. 24 Billboard Hot 100).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793890930969,"sku":"ST-7301","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-freda_payne-band_of_gold.jpg?v=1783555313","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/st-7301","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}