The Temptations - Back to Basics (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1983)

The Temptations – Back To Basics is a 1983 album on Gordy on which the group worked with Norman Whitfield again. Early-'80s soul and funk with their trademark harmonies, including Miss Busy Body (Get Your Body Busy), Sail Away and Stop The World Right Here (I Wanna Get Off).

On offer is the original US pressing from 1983 on Gordy (6085GL).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Gordy – 6085GL
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Released: 1983
• Genre: Soul, Funk – more in Soul / Funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (cut-out)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Miss Busy Body (Get Your Body Busy) (4:56)
2. Sail Away (5:24)
3. Outlaw (4:24)
4. Stop The World Right Here (I Wanna Get Off) (6:30)

Side B

1. The Battle Song (I'm The One) (5:20)
2. Hollywood (3:56)
3. Isn't The Night Fantastic (4:56)
4. Make Me Believe In Love Again (6:12)

Personnel

Norman Whitfield (Arranged By), Berry Gordy (Executive Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original US pressing from 1983 on Gordy (6085GL).

Which songs are on it?
Side A: Miss Busy Body (Get Your Body Busy), Sail Away, Outlaw, Stop The World Right Here (I Wanna Get Off); side B: The Battle Song (I'm The One), Hollywood, Isn't The Night Fantastic, Make Me Believe In Love Again.

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.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (cut-out)

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