Curtis Mayfield – Short Eyes - The Original Picture Soundtrack (Vinyl LP)

Curtis Mayfield – Short Eyes is the soundtrack to the 1977 prison drama of the same name, in which Mayfield also appears. Dark, socially conscious funk and soul with strings and horns – featuring "Do Do Wap Is Strong In Here" and "Back Against The Wall".

On offer is the original US pressing from 1977 on Curtom (CU 5017), with insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Curtom – CU 5017
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Released: 1977
• Genre: Funk, Soul, Soundtrack – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: insert

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG (tiny cut-out mark, 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. Do Do Wap Is Strong In Here (5:28)
2. Back Against The Wall (6:34)
3. Need Someone To Love (3:11)
4. A Heavy Dude (4:07)

Side B

1. Short Eyes - Freak, Freak, Free, Free, Free (5:40)
2. Break It Down (4:17)
3. Another Fool In Love (3:20)
4. Father Confessor (2:40)

Personnel

Joseph Scott (Bass Guitar), Donnell Hagan (Drums), Henry Gibson (Bongos, Congas), LeRoy Hutson (Backing Vocals).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original US pressing from 1977 on Curtom (CU 5017).

Does Curtis Mayfield appear in the film?
Yes, Mayfield also makes a guest appearance in the film "Short Eyes".

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.