Ronnie Laws - Flame (1978) Vinyl LP • Love Is Here, Jazz Funk

Catalog Number:

UA-LA881-H

Musical Styles:

1970s, Contemporary R&B, Fusion, Fusion & Soul Jazz, Instrumental, Jazz Funk, Jazz Instrument, Jazz Pop, New Orleans R&B, Smooth Jazz, Soul Jazz

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good (VG)

Record Grade:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has few creases near edges; light-scuffing and faint surface impressions on front; more heavier scuffing and more noticeable surface impressions on back. Inner-sleeve is original (artwork/credits); seams partially split. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots; tiny tear near center. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. All For You
2. These Days
3. Flame
4. Living Love
5. Love Is Here
6. Grace
7. Joy
8. Live Your Life Away

About The Record:

Flame, by Ronnie Laws, reached No. 16 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart. Executive produced by Wayne Henderson, the album blends jazz-funk, smooth jazz, and pop elements, showcasing Laws’ versatile saxophone and vocal abilities with a mystical, fantasy-themed sound. Critics noted its sophisticated funk influences, akin to Earth, Wind & Fire, with tracks like All for You, These Days, Love Is Here, and Joy delivering vibrant pop-jazz grooves, while Grace and the title track offer intricate, instrumental depth. The album’s hit single, Love Is Here, charted at No. 5 on the Music VF US & UK hits charts, celebrated for its melodic and harmonic richness. Flame remains highly sought after by Laws’ dedicated fans.