The Controllers - The Controllers (Vinyl LP)

The Controllers – The Controllers was released in 1984 on MCA and is an album by the soul vocal group from Alabama. Recorded in Hollywood and mastered at Bernie Grundman, it relies on smooth harmony vocals, horn arrangements by Benjamin Wright and the bass of Freddie Washington. Ballads like “Crushed” and “Givin’ Up On Love” show the group’s strengths.

On offer is the original US pressing from 1984 on MCA Records (MCA-5514).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: MCA Records – MCA-5514
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Released: 1984
• Genre: Funk / Soul, Soul, Funk – more in Soul / Funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (with 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. Crushed (4:26)
2. One Girl (4:53)
3. Just For You (6:10)
4. Undercover Lover (5:26)

Side B

1. Givin' Up On Love (7:08)
2. I Wanna Be Yours (6:17)
3. Leaving Me (4:04)
4. Nothing Can Stop This Feeling (3:32)

Personnel

Tony Coleman (Arranged By, Electronic Drums), Benjamin Wright (Arranged By [Horns]), Freddie Washington (Bass), David I (Saxophone), Nick Johnson (Electric Piano, Synthesizer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original US pressing from 1984 on MCA Records (MCA-5514).

Where was the album recorded?
Recorded at Fiddlers Studio in Hollywood, mixed at Baby ’O Recording Studio and mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering.

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.