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The Temptations
The Temptations
The Temptations - The Temptations - 1981 Funk / Soul - EX - Ultrasonic Clean - Kept with care, in very nice shape. - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!
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The Temptations
The Temptations are an iconic American vocal group celebrated for their remarkable success with Motown Records during the 1960s and 1970s. Renowned for their unique harmonies, synchronized choreography, and vibrant stage attire, they played a significant role in the development of R&B and soul music.
Originally formed in 1960 in Detroit, Michigan, the group started out as The Elgins (distinct from another Motown act of the same name) before adopting the name The Temptations after signing with Motown in 1962. They made history as the first Motown act to receive a Grammy Award and, throughout their illustrious career, they achieved four #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and fourteen #1 singles on the R&B charts, cementing their status as one of the most successful groups in music history.
The Temptations Family Tree from 1961 to 2022 (current members in [b]bold[/b]) includes:
[b]Otis Williams[/b] (1960 – present) Elbridge "Al" Bryant (1960 – 1963) (deceased) Melvin Franklin (1960 – 1994) (deceased) Eddie Kendricks (1960 – 1971, 1982 reunion) (deceased) Paul Williams (1960 – 1971) (deceased) David Ruffin (1964 – 1968, repl. Elbridge Bryant, 1982 reunion) (deceased) Dennis Edwards (1968 – 1977, repl. David Ruffin, 1980 – 1984, repl. Louis Price, 1987 - 1989, repl. Ali-Ollie Woodson) (deceased) Ricky Owens (1971, repl. Eddie Kendricks) (deceased) Richard Street (1971 – 1993, repl. Paul Williams) (deceased) Damon Harris (1971 – 1975, repl. Ricky Owens) (deceased) Glenn Leonard (1975 – 1982, repl. Damon Harris) Louis Price (1977 – 1980, repl. Dennis Edwards) [b]Ron Tyson[/b] (1983 – present, repl. Glenn Leonard) Ali-Ollie Woodson (1984 – 1987, repl. Dennis Edwards, 1989 - 1998, repl. Dennis Edwards) (deceased) Theo Peoples (1992 – 1998, repl. Richard Street) Ray Davis (1994 - 1996, repl. Melvin Franklin) (deceased) Harry McGilberry (1995 - 2003, repl. Ray Davis) (deceased) Barrington "Bo" Henderson (1998 - 2003, repl. Theo Peoples) [b]Terry Weeks[/b] (1998 - present, repl. Ali-Ollie Woodson) G.C. Cameron (2003 - 2007, repl. Bo Henderson) Joe Herndon (2003 - 2015, repl. Harry McGilberry) Bruce Williamson (2007 - 2015, repl. G.C. Cameron) (deceased) Larry Braggs (2016 - 2019, repl. Bruce Williamson) Willie Green (2016 - 2022, repl. Joe Herndon) Mario Corbino (2020 - 2021, repl. Larry Braggs) [b]Tony Grant[/b] (2021 - present, repl. Mario Corbino) [b]Jawan M. Jackson[/b] (2022 - present, repl. Willie Green)
In recognition of their significant contributions to music, The Temptations were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 as performers.
Description
The Temptations - The Temptations - 1981 Funk / Soul - EX - Ultrasonic Clean - Kept with care, in very nice shape. - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!
- Record was initially cleaned manually, then ultrasonically cleaned with iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaning prior to grading
- Records are packaged with a poly outer sleeve, the LP is placed in a fresh white inner sleeve directly after cleaning, (we include the accompanying sleeve, we send you both), separate from the cover to protect the seams during shipment, and of course, shipped within thick cardboard insert pads in a thick cardboard record mailer.
- We offer discounted shipping on multiple records: calculated shipping for the first one and $2 for each additional one. International Buyers, please read International Buyers paragraph below.
SRO Records Record Grading Guide:
SEALED/Mint:
Vinyl: Assumed mint, unverified until opened.
Sleeve: Visible through shrink wrap, graded as above.
NM (Near Mint):
Vinyl: Nearly flawless, with possible minor scuffs or hairlines only visible under strong light.
Sleeve: Appears new, as if freshly printed.
EX (Excellent):
Vinyl: Bright, with minor surface wear and hairlines, not affecting play.
Sleeve: May have faint creases or abrasions, but artwork is clean.
VG+ (Very Good Plus):
Vinyl: Obvious wear, scuffs and hairlines, plays with some noise but no major sound issues.
Sleeve: Worn with creases, noticeable wear, acid deterioration, corner dings, chipping, and possible seam wear.
Here's the typical SRO Records line in the sand. Anything below VG+, unless it's rare, unusual or just awesome, we're NOT going to sell online, much less go through the hassle of an ultrasonic cleaning, we're going to put it in one of many $10 Record boxes that we sell at Record Conventions and events. Some will wind up in the $1 Box, just to get it back out into the world for someone to enjoy or make a planter out of.
VG (Very Good):
Vinyl: Dull appearance with many hairlines and scuffs, somehow plays with persistent noise but no skips.
Sleeve: Worn with possible seam splits and moderate ring wear.
G+ (Good Plus):
Vinyl: Numerous marks and scratches, plays with significant noise but music usually overpowers flaws.
Sleeve: Rough appearance with possible seam splits and water damage.
G (Good):
Vinyl: Copious unforgettable marks, probably a skip or jump.
Sleeve: Heavy ring wear and damage, likely large seam splits or water damage.
F (Fair):
Vinyl: It's round with nearly infinite damage, skipper gonna skip
Sleeve: It's basically what's left of the sleeve for the album
International Buyers: We charge $7 for the first record and $2 a record thereafter for Domestic Shipping in the continental United States. This only includes shipping to the International hub here in the United States. Please carefully review the total shipping and VAT charges for your order before committing to a purchase, which will be different from what we are able to view or control on the US eBay site.
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