THE PHARAOHS AWAKENING LP RARE 1971 PRIVATE CHICAGO SOUL JAZZ ON SCARAB
$
130
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Description
Title: PHARAOHS Awakening: Stereo Year: 1971Cat No: SR-001
Album cover, condition: Good Plus ( G+) some wear along bottom edge, See photos.
Vinyl Condition: Very Good (VG) some visible surface marks was tested sounds great.
Original Inner Sleeve Very Good (VG) condition.
The Provenance
This isn’t just a record; it’s a piece of living history. You see, it was purchased directly after Pharoah's live performance at the National Black Political Convention in Chicago in 1972.
Why You Need This Record
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Sonic Alchemy: Drop the needle, close your eyes. The opening track, “Damballa”, unfolds—a mystical invocation.
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Soulful Covers: Flip to “Tracks of My Tears”. The Pharaohs take Smokey Robinson’s classic and infuse it with their own ache. It’s Motown, reimagined.
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Freedom Road: The epic finale. Twelve minutes that stretch like eternity. Brass and percussion lead you down a path—you’re marching, dancing, ascending. It’s not just a song; it’s a pilgrimage.
Why Would You Want This?
Because it’s more than vinyl; it’s a portal. It’s Chicago nights and stardust. It’s Pharaoh’s breath on the wind. It’s the awakening of your own soul.
And when you hold this record, know that you’re holding a piece of the universe—a groove that defies time.
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