Ray Charles Genius Loves Company 10th Anniversary 180 GRAM 45rpm SPEED AUDIOPHILE LIMITED EDITION 2LP SET-  ALSO NOTE FOR COLLECTORS THIS ISSUE HAS THE ORIGINAL RELEASE MARKETING STICKER STILL ATTACHED. THE ADDITIONAL ISSUES DIDN'T COME WITH THIS STICKER ANYMORE BEFORE IT ITEM WENT TOTALLY OUT OF PRINT.

10th Anniversary Limited Edition 180g Vinyl 45rpm Double LP! 

Duets with Norah Jones, Diana Krall, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, and More!

Upon its release in 2004, few could have predicted the extraordinary, game-changing effect that Ray Charles’ final recording would have on both his career and the industry as a whole.

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of its release, Concord Music Group in conjunction with The Ray Charles Foundation and Hear Music re-introduce this treasured album as a special 10th Anniversary Edition 180g Vinyl 45rpm Double LP. 

One of Charles’ most inspirational and historically significant albums, Genius Loves Company captures the genius of the music icon in his last studio recording pairing him with legendary guest artists including Norah Jones, Diana Krall, James Taylor, Elton John, Willie Nelson and Bonnie Raitt to name a few. 

With over 5.5 million copies sold, Ray Charles' final studio album is certified multi-platinum, Gold or Silver in numerous territories around the world. 

The album was awarded eight Grammy Awards including "Album of The Year" and "Record of The Year" in 2005, tying with the number of Grammy awards won for Norah Jones' "Come Away With Me" and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" albums.

“Ray was shocked that these people wanted to sing with him,” recalls Ray Charles Foundation president Valerie Ervin. “He just didn’t understand the magnitude of where he was in the industry. As weak as he became…he made sure he gave his best for every artist that was there for him.” 

Features:
• 10th Anniversary Limited Edition
• 180g 45rpm Vinyl

• Double LP

• Gatefold Jacket
• Album Download Card with 2 Bonus Tracks IF STILL AVAILABLE

Selections:
LP 1 - Side A:
1. Here We Go Again - with Norah Jones
2. Sweet Potato Pie - with James Taylor
3. You Don't Know Me - with Diana Krall
LP 1 - Side B:
1. Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word - with Elton John
2. Fever - with Natalie Cole
3. Do I Ever Cross Your Mind? - with Bonnie Raitt

LP 2 - Side C:
1. It Was A Very Good Year - with Willie Nelson
2. Hey Girl - with Michael McDonald
3. Sinner's Prayer - with B.B. King
LP 2 - Side D:
1. Heaven Help Us All - with Gladys Knight
2. Over the Rainbow - with Johnny Mathis
3. Crazy Love - with Van Morrison

 Tracks on this album from the recording artist voted by VH-1 and Associated Press as the 12th Best Rock ‘n’ Roll Artist.

-  THIS OUT OF PRINT STEREO 10TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE IS TREMENDOUSLY RARE NOW AND A COLLECTORS AUDIOPHILE MASTERPIECE THAT SIMPLY IS GONE FROM THE MARKET IN THE 180 GRAM STEREO PRESSING.

FACTORY SEALED LP - The nicest thing you can do for your stylus and ears. The ultimate record – the way music was meant to be heard.

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Blind by age 7 and an orphan at 15, the gifted pianist and saxophonist spent his life shattering any notion of musical categories and defying easy definition. One of the first artists to record the “blasphemous idea of taking gospel songs and putting the devil’s words to them,” as legendary producer Jerry Wexler once said, Charles’ music spanned soul, rock ’n’ roll, R&B, country, jazz, big band and blues.

He put his stamp on it all with a deep, warm voice roughened by heartbreak from a hardscrabble childhood in the segregated South. Smiling and swaying behind the piano, grunts and moans peppering his songs, Charles’ appeal spanned generations.

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