Roberta Flack - Blue Lights in the Basement (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1977)

Roberta Flack – Blue Lights In The Basement was released on Atlantic in 1977 and places her expressive voice in a warm, intimate soul setting. The best-known song is the duet The Closer I Get To You with Donny Hathaway, alongside tracks like Why Don't You Move In With Me and 25th Of Last December. A wonderfully laid-back late-night soul record.

On offer is the original 1977 German pressing on Atlantic (ATL 50 440) with the original label inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Atlantic – ATL 50 440
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1977
• Genre: Funk, Soul – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: Original label inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG (with abrasion/shelf wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Why Don't You Move In With Me
2. The Closer I Get To You
3. Fine, Fine Day
4. This Time I'll Be Sweeter
5. 25th Of Last December

Side B

1. After You
2. I'd Like To Be Baby To You
3. Soul Deep
4. Love Is The Healing
5. Where I'll Find You

Personnel

Eugene McDaniels (Producer), Joe Ferla (Producer), Rubina Flake (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original 1977 German pressing on Atlantic (ATL 50 440).

Which well-known songs are included?
Above all The Closer I Get To You, the duet with Donny Hathaway.

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.