Teena Marie – Emerald City (Vinyl LP)

Teena Marie – Emerald City was released in 1986 on Epic and shows the singer at her most adventurous. Teena Marie wrote, arranged and produced the album herself – the result is a mix of funk, soul, synth-pop and rock influences. Alongside the title track, pieces like “Lips To Find You” and the “Batucada Suite” keep things varied.

On offer is the original European pressing from 1986 on Epic (EPC 2693), with printed original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: EPC 2693
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1986
• Genre: Funk / Soul, Synth-pop, Electronic, Pop – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ and better
• 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. Emerald City (4:12)
2. Once Is Not Enough (5:47)
3. Lips To Find You (5:11)
4. You So Heavy (5:06)

Side B

1. Shangri-La (5:04)
2. Batucada Suite (5:04)
3. Love Me Down Easy (5:21)
4. Sunny Skies (7:13)

Personnel

Teena Marie (Producer, Written-By, Arranged By), Larkin Arnold (Executive-Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original European pressing from 1986 on Epic with original inner sleeve.

Who produced the album?
Teena Marie herself – she wrote, arranged and produced the songs.

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.