The Temptations - Masterpiece (Vinyl LP)

The Temptations – Masterpiece is the 1973 album on Motown, entirely written and produced by Norman Whitfield. Psychedelic soul with long, orchestral grooves – the nearly 14-minute title track is the centrepiece. Plus “Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)”, “Law Of The Land” and “Plastic Man”.

On offer is the US reissue from 1977 on Motown (MKK 1009).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Motown – MKK 1009
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US Reissue
• Country: USA
• Released: 1977
• Genre: Soul, Funk – more in Soul / Funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) (4:39)
2. Masterpiece (13:54)

Side B

1. Ma (4:46)
2. Law Of The Land (5:08)
3. Plastic Man (6:06)
4. Hurry Tomorrow (8:08)

Personnel

Norman Whitfield (Producer, Written-By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a US reissue from 1977 on Motown (MKK 1009). The album was first released in 1973.

Which songs are on the record?
Six tracks: “Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)”, “Masterpiece”, “Ma”, “Law Of The Land”, “Plastic Man” and “Hurry Tomorrow”.

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.