Bobby Bland - Come Fly With Me (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1978)

Bobby Bland – Come Fly With Me was released in 1978 on ABC Records and finds Bobby "Blue" Bland and his velvet baritone moving between soul, blues and rhythm & blues. Produced by Al Bell and Monk Higgins, the record pairs elegant arrangements with Bland's unmistakable voice. Besides the title track you get songs like "Love To See You Smile" and his take on "This Bitter Earth".

On offer is the US original pressing from 1978 on ABC Records (AA-1075).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ABC Records – AA-1075
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: US
• Released: 1978
• Genre: Rhythm & Blues, Soul – more in Soul / Funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG (shelf wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Come Fly With Me (4:00)
2. Lady Lonely (2:51)
3. Night Games (4:36)
4. To Be Friends (4:17)
5. I'm Just Your Man (3:46)

Side B

1. Love To See You Smile (5:48)
2. You Can Count On Me (3:18)
3. This Bitter Earth (4:06)
4. Ain't God Something (5:17)

Personnel

Al Bell (Producer), Monk Higgins (Producer, Arranger), Margie Evans (Vocal Arrangements), Jimmy Hite (Engineer, Mastering).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1978 US original pressing on ABC Records (AA-1075).

Who produced the album?
It was produced by Al Bell and Monk Higgins, who also handled the arrangements.

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 (shelf wear)

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