Lou Rawls – The Way It Was, The Way It Is (Vinyl LP)

Lou Rawls – The Way It Was, The Way It Is came out on Capitol in 1969, produced by David Axelrod. Rawls' warm baritone meets soul and rhythm & blues – with takes on “When A Man Loves A Woman”, “Season Of The Witch” and “Gentle On My Mind”.

On offer is the original German pressing from 1969 on Capitol Records (1 C 062-80 119).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Capitol Records – 1 C 062-80 119
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1969
• Genre: Funk, Soul, Rhythm & Blues – more in Soul / Funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• 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. Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song) (2:38)
2. Trying Just As Hard As I Can (2:36)
3. Your Good Thing (Is About To End) (4:30)
4. I Love You, Yes I Do (4:03)
5. When A Man Loves A Woman (3:40)

Side B

1. Season Of The Witch (5:50)
2. Gentle On My Mind (2:49)
3. I Wonder (2:45)
4. I Want To Be Loved (But Only By You) (2:51)
5. It's You (2:39)

Personnel

David Axelrod (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original German pressing from 1969 on Capitol Records (1 C 062-80 119). The German issue carries its own catalogue number (80 119).

Which songs are on the record?
Ten tracks, including “Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song)”, “Your Good Thing (Is About To End)”, “When A Man Loves A Woman”, “Season Of The Witch” and “Gentle On My Mind”.

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.