The Cecil Holmes Soulful Sounds - The Black Motion Picture Experience (Vinyl LP | VG+/VG | Copy 2)

The Cecil Holmes Soulful Sounds – The Black Motion Picture Experience was released on Buddah Records in 1973. The album collects instrumental funk and soul versions of major blaxploitation film themes such as “Shaft”, “Superfly”, “Across 110th Street” and “Freddie's Dead”. Arranged and produced by Tony Camillo and played by top session musicians like Bob Babbitt and Ralph MacDonald.

On offer is the original US pressing from 1973 on Buddah Records (BDS 5129) with a cut-out marking on the sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Buddah Records – BDS 5129
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Released: 1973
• Genre: Soul, Funk, Soundtrack – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: Cut-out sleeve (CO)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG (CO – cut-out marking)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Across 110th Street (2:24)
2. Slaughter (2:20)
3. Ben (3:20)
4. Also Sprach Zarathrustra (2001) (2:51)
5. Superfly (3:02)

Side B

1. Trouble Man / T Stands For Trouble (5:56)
2. Shaft (4:43)
3. Love Theme From Lady Sings The Blues (3:03)
4. Freddie's Dead (2:55)

Personnel

Tony Camillo (Arranged By, Conductor, Producer), Bob Babbitt (Bass), Ralph MacDonald (Percussion), Jeff Mironov (Guitar), Ed Stasium (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original US pressing from 1973 on Buddah Records.

Which film themes are on it?
Among others “Shaft”, “Superfly”, “Across 110th Street”, “Slaughter”, “Trouble Man” and “Freddie's Dead”.

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.