Narada Michael Walden – Awakening (Vinyl LP)

Narada Michael Walden – Awakening was released in 1979 and blends funk, soul and disco. Side A was recorded at The Power Station in New York, side B in Los Angeles; backing vocals come from the Pointer Sisters and Angela Winbush, among others. The best-known song is I Don't Want Nobody Else (To Dance With You).

On offer is the 1979 US original pressing on Atlantic (SD 19222) with the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Atlantic – SD 19222
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. Love Me Only (6:05)
2. I Don't Want Nobody Else (To Dance With You) (4:24)
3. Give Your Love A Chance (4:11)
4. They Want The Feeling (3:58)

Side B

1. Awakening Suite Part I (3:28)
2. The Awakening (4:30)
3. Listen To Me (4:54)
4. Full And Satisfied (3:35)
5. Will You Ever Know (4:59)

Personnel

Patrick Adams (String & Horn Arrangements), Angela Winbush (Backing Vocals), Pointer Sisters (Backing Vocals), Patti Scialfa (Backing Vocals), Keni Burke (Bass).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1979 US original pressing on Atlantic with the original inner sleeve.

Who sings backing vocals?
Among others the Pointer Sisters, Angela Winbush, Jim Gilstrap and Patti Scialfa.

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.