Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes feat. Teddy Pendergrass – To Be True (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1975)

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes feat. Teddy Pendergrass – To Be True is one of the strongest albums from the Philadelphia International Records stable, released in 1975. Orchestrated Philly soul with the raw, gospel-drenched voice of a young Teddy Pendergrass, produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and backed musically by MFSB. Highlights are “Bad Luck” and the title track “To Be True”.

On offer is the 1975 UK original pressing on Philadelphia International Records (S PIR 80399).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Philadelphia International Records – S PIR 80399
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: UK – Original
• Country: UK
• Released: 1975
• Genre: Soul, Funk, Philly Soul – 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. Where Are All My Friends (3:22)
2. To Be True (4:42)
3. Pretty Flower (5:42)
4. Hope That We Can Be Together Soon (3:45)

Side B

1. Nobody Could Take Your Place (4:22)
2. Somewhere Down The Line (4:55)
3. Bad Luck (6:29)
4. All Because Of A Woman (5:29)

Personnel

Gamble & Huff (Producer), Teddy Pendergrass (Featuring), Bobby Martin (Arranged By), MFSB (Music By), Joe Tarsia (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1975 UK original pressing on Philadelphia International Records.

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others “Bad Luck”, “To Be True”, “Where Are All My Friends” and “Hope That We Can Be Together Soon”.

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.