Anita Baker – The Songstress (Vinyl LP | US SRC | 1983)

Anita Baker – The Songstress is her 1983 solo debut album on Beverly Glen Music, catalogue number BG10002. Produced by Patrick Moten, the album combines soul with smooth jazz. String arrangements by Gene Page and horn arrangements by Jerry Hey accompany Baker's vocals, including on the album tracks "Angel" and "No More Tears".

This is the 1983 US SRC pressing, a stereo LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Beverly Glen Music – BG10002
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: SRC Pressing, Specialty Records Corporation
• Country: USA
• Year: 1983
• Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul
• Style: Soul, Smooth Jazz
• Packaging: gatefold sleeve

Condition

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

Graded to Goldmine standard. Explanations can be found in our vinyl grading guide. 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 (Patrick Moten) – 5:35
4. Squeeze Me (Patrick Moten) – 4:37

Side B

1. No More Tears (Michael J. Powell) – 5:52
2. Sometimes (Patrick Moten / Sandra Sully) – 5:52
3. Will You Be Mine (Patrick Moten / Carlos Turrentine) – 5:26
4. Do You Believe Me (Patrick Moten) – 3:54

Personnel

• Anita Baker: vocals
• Patrick Moten: keyboards, production, rhythm section arrangements and backing vocals
• Nathan East: bass
• Raymond Calhoun: drums
• Paul Jackson Jr.: guitar
• The Waters: backing vocals
• Jerry Hey: horn arrangements
• Gene Page: string arrangements
• Barney Perkins: engineering
• John Matousek: mastering
• Otis Smith: executive producer

FAQ

Which edition of "The Songstress" is this?
The 1983 US stereo LP on Beverly Glen Music with catalogue number BG10002, an SRC pressing in a gatefold sleeve.

What does SRC stand for on this pressing?
SRC stands for Specialty Records Corporation, the pressing plant for this edition.

Which tracks are included?
The LP contains eight tracks, including "Angel", "You're The Best Thing Yet", "No More Tears" and "Will You Be Mine". The full side breakdown is listed above.

How are the record and cover graded?
The record is graded NM-, the cover VG+. More on the grades can be found in our vinyl grading guide.