Shalamar – Friends (Vinyl LP | DE | 1982)

Shalamar – Friends was released in 1982 on Solar. The release was produced by Leon F. Sylvers, III; the executive producer was Dick Griffey. Howard Hewett features on lead and backing vocals, Jody Watley and Jeffrey Daniel on backing vocals.

On offer is the German vinyl LP from 1982 on Solar with the catalogue number SOL K 52 345. You will receive a second-hand copy with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label: Solar
• Catalogue numbers: SOL K 52 345, SOL 52 345
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1982
• Genre: Funk / Soul
• Style: Soul, Disco, Boogie
• Included: inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second Hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

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. A Night To Remember – 5:08 (Howard Hewett / Renwick Jackson / William Shelby)
2. Don't Try To Change Me – 4:10 (Roberta Stiger / Tina Scott / William Bryant)
3. Help Me – 5:10 (Jody Watley / Joey Gallo / Leon Sylvers, Jr. / Nidra Beard)
4. On Top Of The World – 4:06 (Dana Myers / Richard Randolph)
5. I Don't Wanna Be The Last To Know – 4:02 (Kevin Spencer / Linda Carriere / Nidra Beard / William Shelby)

Side B

1. Friends – 5:00 (Glen Barbee / Nidra Beard / William Shelby)
2. Playing To Win – 4:24 (Charmaine Sylvers / Jody Watley / Ralph E. Clayborne)
3. I Just Stopped By Because I Had To – 4:08 (Linda Carriere / Nidra Beard / Stephen Shockley / William Shelby)
4. There It Is – 4:27 (Charmaine Sylvers / Dana Meyers / Nidra Beard)
5. I Can Make You Feel Good – 4:20 (Howard Hewett / Renwick Jackson / William Shelby)

Personnel

• Leon F. Sylvers, III: production
• Dick Griffey: executive producer
• Howard Hewett: lead and backing vocals
• Jody Watley: backing vocals
• Jeffrey Daniel: backing vocals

Frequently asked questions

Which edition is on offer?
The German Solar LP from 1982 with the catalogue numbers SOL K 52 345 and SOL 52 345 in a gatefold sleeve.

What do Media VG+ and Cover VG+ mean?
The grading follows the Goldmine standard; you can find explanations on our Vinyl Grading page.

Is an inner sleeve included?
Yes, this copy comes with an inner sleeve (OIS).

Where can I find more records in similar styles?
In the Soul / Funk and Disco collections.