Artist: Curtis Mayfield
Genre: Soul
Curtis Mayfield was an American soul, funk, and R&B singer-songwriter and producer born in 1942, who became one of the most important and influential figures in soul music. Mayfield first achieved success as leader of The Impressions, scoring hits including 'People Get Ready' and 'Keep On Pushing.' As a solo artist, Mayfield created socially conscious soul and funk, addressing civil rights, poverty, and social issues. His soundtrack to the film 'Superfly' in 1972 became one of the most successful and influential soul albums ever, featuring classics like the title track and 'Freddie's Dead.' Mayfield's falsetto vocals, innovative guitar playing, and sophisticated arrangements influenced countless artists. A stage accident in 1990 left him paralyzed, but he continued recording until his death in 1999. Mayfield's legacy as a songwriter, performer, and social commentator makes him one of soul music's most important and respected figures.
Curtis Mayfield vinyl records
9 Curtis Mayfield new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
CURTIS MAYFIELD No Goodbyes (1978 UK Curtom label 12 single mixed by Jim Burgess also featuring Party Party housed in the original die-cut Special Limited Edition sleeve. The sleeve has the odd small paper scuff & the vinyl is Excellent with barely any signs of play LV1) Track Listing: 1. No Goodbyes 2
£12.00 used
CURTIS MAYFIELD Back To The World (Original 1973 UK 7-track LP on Buddah including the marvellous Future Shock Right On For The Darkness & the wonderful title track both politically charged & super groovy in equal measure Mayfield was simply a master at this throughout the seventies. The gatefold picture sleeve is Very Good with some light signs of scuffing/shelfwear
£28.00 used
CURTIS MAYFIELD This Year (1979 UK advance vinyl 7 for the single with a few radio annotations on the injection label including a proposed 16-2- release date. Also features the Instrumental version die-cut company sleeve RSO28)
£9.00 used
CURTIS MAYFIELD & FRIENDS Curtis In Chicago (1973 US 9-track live LP front pasted gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some noteable shelfwear with some scuffing whilst the vinyl remains in excellent condition with only light signs of play) Track Listing: Curtis Mayfield - Superfly 5:24 Curtis Mayfield Jerry Butler & The Impressions - For Your Precious Love 2:40 The Impressions - Im So Proud 3:18 The Impressions - Once In My Life 2:48 The Impressions - Preacher Man 3:16 Curtis Mayfield - If I Were Only A Child Again 4:50 Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl 3:32 Leroy Hutson - Love Oh Love 4:42 Curtis Mayfield Gene Chandler Leroy Hutson & The Impressions - Amen 3:00
£28.00 used
CURTIS MAYFIELD Curtis (2019 UK/EU limited edition 8-track LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl a welcome reissue of the iconic 1970 debut album including [Dont Worry] If There Is A Hell Below Were All Gonna Go We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue and the full-length version of the classic Move On Up
£24.99 new
CURTIS MAYFIELD Curtis/Live. (Expanded Edition 2015 UK/EU limited edition 15-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. A landmark live recording from one of soul musics most visionary voices Curtis/Live. capturesCurtis Mayfield at his creative peak during an intimate performance at New Yorks Bitter End club in early 1971
£38.99 new
CURTIS MAYFIELD Curtis Mayfield (1974 Japanese 9-track sample vinyl LP compilation with the Japanese characters for promotional on the labels picture sleeve with lyric insert. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl is Near Mint YP-7022-DA) Track Listing: Superfly Get Down Keep On Keeping On Gypsy Woman For Your Precious Love Future Shock If Theres A Hell Below Were All Going To Go Freddies Dead Keep On Trippin
£39.00 used
CURTIS MAYFIELD Theres No Place Like America Today (1975 US issue of the 1975 7-track vinyl LP picture sleeve with lyrics on the reverse. The sleeve has very few signs of storage other than some very mild corner wear otherwise remaining in EX condition the vinyl also looks excellent nice copy.) Track Listing: Billy Jack When Seasons Change So In Love Jesus Blue Monday People Hard Times Love To The People
£56.00 used
CURTIS MAYFIELD Back To The World (US exclusive limited edition 7-track LP pressed on HIGH DEFINITION PREMIUM 180gram VIRGIN VINYL originally released in 1973 includes the hit single Future Shock. Although not sealed the picture sleeve and vinyl carry light signs of wear/play CRS8015) Track Listing: 1
£23.00 used