James Brown And The Famous Flames - Live At The Apollo (Vinyl 2LP)

James Brown And The Famous Flames – Live At The Apollo is a double live album by James Brown and his band, recorded in 1967 at the Apollo Theater in New York. Highlights include “Cold Sweat”, “Let Yourself Go”, “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” and the long “Lost Someone” medley – with a band featuring Pee Wee Ellis, Maceo Parker, Clyde Stubblefield and Jabo Starks. On offer is the 1987 German reissue on Polydor (823 001-1) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor 823 001-1
• Format: 2 × vinyl, LP, album, gatefold
• Pressing: German reissue
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1987 (recorded 1967)
• Genre: Soul, funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+ (edge wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Introduction (0:31)
2. Think (2:24)
3. I Want To Be Around (3:13)
4. James Brown (Thanks) (1:05)
5. That’s Life (4:07)
6. Kansas City (3:52)

Side B

1. Let Yourself Go (4:01)
2. There Was A Time (4:18)
3. I Feel Alright (5:32)
4. Cold Sweat (4:39)

Side C

1. It May Be The Last Time (3:06)
2. I Got You (I Feel Good) (0:29)
3. Prisoner Of Love (7:31)
4. Out Of Sight (0:25)
5. Try Me (2:54)
6. Bring It Up (4:38)

Side D

1. It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World (7:10)
2. Lost Someone (Medley) (10:17)
3. Please, Please, Please (2:41)

Personnel

Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis (organ, alto sax, bandleader), Maceo Parker, L. D. “Eldee” Williams (tenor sax), Joe Dupars, Waymon Reed (trumpet), Levi Rasbury (valve trombone), Jimmy Nolen, Alphonso “Country” Kellum (guitar), Bernard Odum (bass), Clyde Stubblefield, John “Jabo” Starks (drums), Ronald Selico (bongos, drums), Bobby Byrd, Bobby Bennett (vocals), Marva Whitney (duet vocal on “Think”). Produced by James Brown.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No – it is a 1987 reissue on Polydor (823 001-1). The recordings themselves were made at the Apollo Theater in 1967.

Is this the famous 1962 Apollo album?
No. This double LP contains the 1967 recording with songs like “Cold Sweat” and “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” – not the 1962 concert.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
Media NM-: the record is near mint minus – very close to new, barely any signs of use. Sleeve VG+: very good plus – light signs of use that don’t affect playback. Full details of how we grade are on our Vinyl Grading page.

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