Anita Baker – The Songstress (Vinyl LP)

Anita Baker – The Songstress is the solo debut of the Detroit soul singer, released in 1983 on Beverly Glen Music. Carried by her warm, jazzy voice and classy arrangements by Gene Page (strings) and Jerry Hey (horns), the album moves between soul and smooth jazz. “Angel” and “No More Tears” are among the highlights.

On offer is a US reissue pressing of the 1983 album on Beverly Glen Music (BG10002), in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Beverly Glen Music – BG10002
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: US Reissue
• Country: USA
• Released: 1983
• Genre: Funk / Soul, Soul, Jazz, Smooth Jazz – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Angel (4:59)
2. You're The Best Thing Yet (5:32)
3. Feel The Need (5:35)
4. Squeeze Me (4:37)

Side B

1. No More Tears (5:52)
2. Sometimes (5:52)
3. Will You Be Mine (5:26)
4. Do You Believe Me (3:54)

Personnel

Patrick Moten (Arranged By [Rhythm Section, Backing Vocals]), Jerry Hey (Arranged By [Horns]), Gene Page (Arranged By [Strings]), Phil Perry (Backing Vocals), The Waters (Backing Vocals).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, according to our details this is a US reissue of the 1983 album on Beverly Glen Music (BG10002), in a gatefold sleeve.

Which songs are best known?
“Angel” opens the album and became one of her first successes; then there’s the ballad “No More Tears”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Soul / Funk collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.