BlackSmoke – BlackSmoke (Vinyl LP)

BlackSmoke – BlackSmoke is the 1976 album by the funk and soul band on Chocolate City, recorded at the “Total Experience Recording Studio” in Los Angeles. Rich grooves with clavinet, ARP synth and strings, plus smooth soul vocals. Songs include “Gotta Bad Feeling”, “(Your Love Has Got Me) Screamin'” and “Freedom Of The Mind”.

On offer is the original US pressing from 1976 on Chocolate City (CCLP 2001), with label inner sleeve; cover with cut-out corner.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Chocolate City – CCLP 2001
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Released: 1976
• Genre: Funk, Soul – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: Label inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (CO – cut-out corner)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Gotta Bad Feeling (3:10)
2. (Your Love Has Got Me) Screamin' (3:00)
3. Turn This Thing Around (4:01)
4. There It Is (3:06)
5. I Don't Care (What You Do) (3:29)

Side B

1. You Needn't Worry Now (5:04)
2. What Goes Around Comes Around (3:01)
3. Sunshine, Roses And Rainbows (3:27)
4. Freedom Of The Mind (5:17)

Personnel

Smoke (Arranged By), Tony Fisher (Bass, Backing Vocals), Raymond Genovese (Drums), Rod Thompson (Keyboards, Synthesizer), Michael Fisher (Composed By), Dale Frank (String Arrangements).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original US pressing from 1976 on Chocolate City (CCLP 2001).

Which songs are on the record?
Nine tracks, including “Gotta Bad Feeling”, “(Your Love Has Got Me) Screamin'”, “Turn This Thing Around”, “What Goes Around Comes Around” and “Freedom Of The Mind”.

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.