Mtume - Juicy Fruit (Vinyl LP) US

Mtume – Juicy Fruit is a 1983 funk and soul album on Epic by the band led by James Mtume, who also produced it. Alongside the title track it features songs such as “Green Light” and “Hips”, plus a second take on the title song, “The After 6 Mix (Juicy Fruit Part II)”. On offer is the US original pressing on Epic (PE 38588) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Epic – PE 38588
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Year: 1983
• Genre: Soul & Funk, Disco
• Extras: OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Green Light (5:18)
2. Juicy Fruit (6:00)
3. Hips (5:44)
4. Would You Like To (Fool Around) (3:37)

Side B

1. Your Love's Too Good (To Spread Around) (4:47)
2. Hip Dip Skippedabeat (5:08)
3. Ready For Your Love (3:55)
4. The After 6 Mix (Juicy Fruit Part II) (3:21)

Personnel

Produced by James Mtume (Mtume-Lucas Productions), executive producer: Larkin Arnold. Recorded and mixed at E.A.R.S. Recording Studio, New Jersey; mastered by Bernie Grundman.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is a 1983 US pressing on Epic with catalogue number PE 38588. An edition numbered FE 38588 also exists.

Is the inner sleeve included?
Yes, the copy comes with its original inner sleeve (OIS).

What do Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means almost like new with barely visible marks; VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use without significant impact. More at Vinyl Grading.

Do you have more soul and funk?
Yes – browse our Soul & Funk collection.