The S.O.S. Band S.O.S. LP Tabu NJZ 36332 Orig 1980 Electro-Funk Take Your Time

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Description

The S.O.S. Band S.O.S. LP Tabu NJZ 36332 Orig 1980 Electro-Funk Take Your Time VG+

Item Specifics:

• Artist: The S.O.S. Band

• Title: S.O.S.

• Label: Tabu Records

• Catalog Number: NJZ 36332 (AL 36332 / BL 36332)

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

• Release Year: 1980

• Genre: Funk / Soul

• Style: Electro-Funk, Post-Disco, Soul, R&B

• Country: US (Original First Pressing)

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

Description:

• The Record: Authentic 1980 US Original First Pressing LP release of The S.O.S. Band's legendary debut masterpiece "S.O.S.", issued on Tabu Records.

• The Significance: A cornerstone of electro-funk and post-disco. Features the immortal global smash hit "Take Your Time (Do It Right)", alongside club favorites like "S.O.S.".

• Technical Quality: Original pressing master stampers with clean deadwax runout identifiers (PAL-36332-1G / PBL-36332-1C).

• Presentation: Housed in its original picture jacket.

Technical Data:

• Matrix / Runout (Side A): PAL-36332-1G [runout etchings]

• Matrix / Runout (Side B): PBL-36332-1C [runout etchings]

• Production: Produced by Sigidi and The S.O.S. Band. Distributed by CBS Records / CBS Inc., 51 W. 52 St., New York City. ℗ 1980 CBS Inc.

Condition Report (Goldmine Grading Standard):

• 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 Tabu center labels with crisp typography and zero notable spindle wear.

  • Audio: Plays clean, punchy, and dynamic. Heavy synthesizer basslines, crisp drum machines, and classic vocals hit with full analog power.

• Cover Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

  • Note: Original picture jacket is structurally solid with minor shelf wear consistent with age.

Tracklist: Side 1 (SIDE 1):

1. S.O.S. (Dit Dit Dit Dat Dat Dat Dit Dit Dit) — 5:43

2. What's Wrong With Our Love Affair? — 4:51

3. Open Letter — 4:29

4. Love Won't Wait For Love — 5:11

Side 2 (SIDE 2):

1. Take Your Time (Do It Right) — 7:30

2. I'm In Love — 3:36

3. Take Love Where You Find It — 5:55

4. S.O.S. (Reprise) — 1:50

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