The Temptations - All Directions (Vinyl LP) FR

The Temptations – All Directions was released on Motown in 1972 and shows the group in their psychedelic soul and funk phase. The centrepiece is the almost twelve-minute version of Papa Was A Rollin' Stone, alongside Funky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On and a take on The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face). Arranged by Paul Riser, with Motown session players such as James Jamerson on bass.

On offer is the original 1972 French pressing on Tamla Motown (2C 064 93714), manufactured by Pathé Marconi.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Tamla Motown – 2C 064 93714
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: FR Original
• Country: France
• Released: 1972
• 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. Funky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On (2:56)
2. Run Charlie Run (2:59)
3. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone (11:45)

Side B

1. Love Woke Me Up This Morning (2:38)
2. I Ain't Got Nothin' (3:30)
3. The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face) (3:59)
4. Mother Nature (2:54)
5. Do Your Thing (2:52)

Personnel

Paul Riser (Arranger, Conductor), James Jamerson (Bass), Bob Babbitt (Bass), Eddie Willis (Guitar), Eddie "Bongo" Brown (Congas, Bongos).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original 1972 French pressing on Tamla Motown (2C 064 93714).

Does it include the long version of Papa Was A Rollin' Stone?
Yes, Papa Was A Rollin' Stone runs almost 12 minutes here and takes up a large part of side A.

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.