Isley Brothers Between The Sheets LP T-Neck FZ 38674 Orig 1983 K Disc JG VG+

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Isley Brothers Between The Sheets LP T-Neck FZ 38674 Orig 1983 K Disc JG VG+ Sample

• Artist: The Isley Brothers (Ernie, Marvin, Ronald, Rudolph, O'Kelly Isley & Chris Jasper)

• Title: Between The Sheets

• Label: T-Neck Records / CBS Records

• Catalog Number: FZ 38674 (AL 38674 / BL 38674)

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

• Release Year: 1983

• Genre: Funk / Soul

• Style: Soul, Quiet Storm, Funk, Contemporary R&B, Ballad

• Country: US (Original First Pressing)

• Category: 1980s Soul, Funk & Quiet Storm LPs / First Pressings

• The Record: Authentic 1983 US Original First Pressing LP release of The Isley Brothers' Platinum masterpiece Between The Sheets, issued on T-Neck Records.

• The Significance: Iconic Quiet Storm / Soul landmark written, arranged, and produced by The Isley Brothers. Contains the legendary title track "Between The Sheets"—one of the most sampled tracks in hip-hop history (famously sampled for The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Big Poppa", Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Tupac, and Jay-Z). Features the classic R&B hits "Choosey Lover", "Touch Me", "I Need Your Body", and "Ballad For The Fallen Soldier".

• Technical Quality: Mastered at K Disc Mastering by John Golden (etched kdisc and JG in deadwax runouts). Pressed at Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman, NJ (etched P in runout).

• Presentation: Original US release housed in its iconic rose and satin picture jacket.

• Matrix / Runout (Side 1): PAL-38674 1J kdisc JG P

• Matrix / Runout (Side 2): PBL-38674-1C kdisc JG P

• Production: All songs written, arranged, and produced by The Isley Brothers (E. Isley, C. Jasper, M. Isley, R. Isley, R. Isley, O. Isley). Published by Bovina Music, Inc. (ASCAP). ℗© 1983 T-Neck Records, Inc. Distributed by CBS Records / CBS Inc., 51 W. 52 Street, New York, N.Y.

• Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

  • Visual: Retains a deep, brilliant original factory mirror gloss. The playing surface is clean, displaying only light, superficial paper sleeve whisps under direct light. No deep scuffs or scratches.

  • Labels: Clean, sharp orange T-Neck center labels with crisp typography and minimal spindle wear around the center hole.

  • Audio: Plays clean, smooth, and warm. Heavy analog synth bass, Ernie Isley's guitar lead work, and Ronald Isley's soulful lead vocals hit with full dynamic clarity.

• Cover Condition: VG (Very Good)

  • Note: Original picture jacket is structurally solid with visible edge wear, surface rubbing, and minor corner/spine creasing as pictured.

1. Choosey Lover — 4:41

2. Touch Me — 5:11

3. I Need Your Body — 4:39

4. Between The Sheets — 5:39

5. Let's Make Love Tonight — 4:48

1. Ballad For The Fallen Soldier — 5:18

2. Slow Down Children — 4:21

3. Way Out Love — 4:11

4. Gettin' Over — 3:44

5. Rock You Good — 3:34