Aretha Franklin I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You Vinyl LP Atlantic SD 8139

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Aretha Franklin I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You Vinyl LP - Atlantic SD 8139 First Pressing (1967) with Hype Sticker
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good + Cover. Vinyl has some light scuffs, was cleaned and play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Strong VG, not noisy. First pressing, cover is strong with good color, with hype sticker. Initials on front. Includes original Atlantic inner sleeve. 
Matrix / Runout (Side A): ST-A-67987-A  AT △10285 ...W. Matrix / Runout (Side B): ST-A-67988-A  AT △10285-X ...W.
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You is the tenth studio album by Aretha Franklin, released in 1967 by Atlantic Records. It was Franklin's first release under her contract with the label, following her departure from Columbia Records after nine unsuccessful Jazz standard albums, and marked a commercial breakthrough, becoming her first top 10 album, reaching number 2 on Billboard. Two singles were released to promote the album: "Respect" and "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)". 
Although released to mixed critical response, the album over the years has been reappraised and is now regarded as one of the greatest and most influential albums, being included in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list, as well as in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. The second single from the album, "Respect", became Franklin's signature song and is ranked by the Rolling Stone as the greatest song of all-time.
Track listing
A1 Respect A2 Drown In My Own Tears A3 I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) A4 Soul Serenade A5 Don't Let Me Lose This Dream A6 Baby, Baby, Baby
B1 Dr. Feelgood B2 Good Times B3 Do Right Woman - Do Right Man B4 Save Me B5 A Change Is Gonna Come
Personnel Aretha Franklin – piano, vocals Spooner Oldham – keyboards, piano Jimmy Johnson, Chips Moman – guitar Tommy Cogbill – bass guitar Gene Chrisman, Roger Hawkins – drums Melvin Lastie – trumpet Charles Chalmers, King Curtis – tenor saxophone Willie Bridges – baritone saxophone Carolyn Franklin – background vocals Erma Franklin – background vocals Cissy Houston – background vocals _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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