Flakes – Flakes (Vinyl LP | FR Original | 1981)

Flakes – Flakes (1981) is a sleek, groove-driven find from the Salsoul stable, a label synonymous with quality disco and funk. Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in New York and in Los Angeles, it blends post-disco, boogie and soul. Tracks include "Take It To The Max", "Hey There Lonely Girl" and "Flakes Rap".

On offer is the French original pressing from 1981 on Salsoul Records (SA 8540).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Salsoul Records – SA 8540
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: FR Original
• Country: France
• Released: 1981
• Genre: Electronic, Funk, Soul, Disco, Boogie – more in Soul / Funk

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. Take It To The Max (5:28)
2. Hey There Lonely Girl (4:49)
3. Wind Yourself Up (5:10)
4. Love On The Hour (4:10)

Side B

1. No One (Can Love You Like I Do) (5:06)
2. Sugar Frosted Lover (4:56)
3. (Girl) Your Love Is Good To Me (4:00)
4. Flakes Rap (4:20)

Personnel

David Blumberg (Horn & String Arrangements), Carnell Matthews (Backing Vocals, Vocal Arrangements).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the French original pressing from 1981 on Salsoul Records.

What does the record sound like?
Post-disco and boogie with soulful arrangements – typical of the early-80s Salsoul sound.

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.