Jody Watley – Larger Than Life (Vinyl LP | EU | 1989)

Jody Watley – Larger Than Life is Jody Watley's 1989 album on MCA Records, produced by André Cymone; Eric B. & Rakim appear as guest rappers on “Friends”. On offer is the 1989 European edition (Cat. No. 256 317-1), manufactured in Germany.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. No.: MCA Records 256 317-1
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: European original edition (Manufactured in Germany)
• Country / Region: Europe
• Released: 1989
• Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Funk / Soul
• Style: Contemporary R&B, Dance-pop, Pop Rap
• Inserts: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second Hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (hype sticker)

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are scans of the actual item for sale, taken by us.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Real Love – 4:23 (Andre Cymone/Jody Watley)
2. Friends – 4:30 (Andre Cymone/Jody Watley)
3. Everything – 4:15 (Gardner Cole/James Newton Howard)
4. What 'Cha Gonna Do For Me – 4:12 (Andre Cymone/Jody Watley)
5. L.O.V.E.R. – 4:49 (Andre Cymone/Jody Watley)
6. For Love's Sake – 5:26 (Andre Cymone/Jody Watley)

Side B

1. Lifestyle
2. Precious Love
3. Something New
4. Once You Leave
5. Come Into My Life
6. Only You

Personnel

Produced by André Cymone. The tracks were written by, among others, André Cymone and Jody Watley as well as Gardner Cole and James Newton Howard. Eric B. & Rakim appear as guest rappers on “Friends”. Other musicians include: Dean Parks (acoustic and electric guitar), Gardner Cole (keyboards), Paulinho Da Costa (percussion), Larry Williams (saxophone), John Robinson (drums), Jai Winding (piano), Bernadette Anderson (spoken voice).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the 1989 European edition on MCA Records with catalogue number 256 317-1, made in Germany.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is almost as new, with at most minimal signs of use. For the cover, VG+ stands for light signs of use. We explain all grades on our Vinyl Grading page.

What do “hype sticker” and “OIS” mean?
There is a hype sticker on the cover, a promotional sticker on the packaging. OIS stands for Original Inner Sleeve, the album's original protective inner sleeve.

Is there more Funk and Soul?
Yes – browse our Soul / Funk collection or the Hip Hop / Rap collection.