Funk, Inc. - Superfunk (Vinyl LP)

Funk, Inc. – Superfunk is the third album by the Indianapolis soul-jazz and funk band, released on Prestige in 1973. It was recorded in July 1973 at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley and features long grooves built around organ, tenor sax and congas, including “Message From The Meters”. This is the 1973 German original pressing (Prestige/Bellaphon) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Prestige – PR 10071
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1973
• Genre: Soul & Funk, Jazz-Funk

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Message From The Meters
2. Goodbye, So Long
3. The Hill Where The Lord Hides

Side B

1. Honey, I Love You
2. Just Don’t Mean A Thing
3. I’m Going To Love You

Personnel

Gene Barr (tenor sax), Steve Weakley (guitar), Bobby Watley (organ, vocals), Jimmy Munford (drums, vocals), Cecil Hunt (congas); plus Johnny “Guitar” Watson (bass) and a horn section. Produced by David Axelrod.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1973 German issue on Prestige (distributed by Bellaphon, PR 10071) with gatefold sleeve. The US first issue is numbered P-10071.

Who plays bass on this record?
According to the album credits, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, who guested on the record.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
These are grades according to the Goldmine standard. You can find what each grade means on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more soul & funk?
Yes, you can find more records in our Soul & Funk collection.