James Brown – Reality (Vinyl LP)

James Brown – Reality was released on Polydor in 1974 and shows the Godfather of Soul in the middle of his funk phase. The centrepiece is “Funky President (People It's Bad)”, joined by the title track and interpretations like “Don't Fence Me In” and “The Twist”. Hard grooves, political overtones, pure funk.

On offer is the original 1974 US pressing on Polydor (PD 6039, 2391 164); the sleeve has a cut-out at the top left.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor – PD 6039 – 2391 164
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: US
• Released: 1974
• Genre: Funk / Soul – more in Soul / Funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG / co – the sleeve has a cut out on the left side of the top

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

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to our listing this is the original 1974 US pressing on Polydor.

Which hit is on the album?
The best-known song is “Funky President (People It's Bad)”.

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.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG / co – the sleeve has a cut out on the left side of the top

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