The Temptations - Ball of Confusion (7" Vinyl Single | DE Original | 1970)
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Description
The Temptations – Ball Of Confusion is the 1970 single from the Temptations' psychedelic soul period. Producer Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong wrote the song, which pairs the group's harmonies with an urgent, socially critical groove. A milestone of psychedelic soul on Motown.
On offer is the original German pressing from 1970 on Tamla Motown (1C 006-91 530), a 7" single at 45 RPM.
Pressing details
- Label / Cat. no.: Tamla Motown – 1C 006-91 530
- Format: Vinyl 7" Single, 45 RPM
- Pressing: DE Original
- Country: Germany
- Released: 1970
- Genre: Funk, Soul, Psychedelic Soul – more in Soul / Funk
Condition
- Condition: Second hand
- Media: VG+
- Cover: VG+ (ring wear)
Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.
Tracklist
Side A
- Ball Of Confusion (4:01)
Side B
- It's Summer (2:35)
Personnel
Norman Whitfield (Producer), Whitfield-Strong (Written-By).
Frequently asked questions
Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original German pressing from 1970 on Tamla Motown (1C 006-91 530).
What's on the B-side?
Side A features Ball Of Confusion, side B It's Summer.
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
- Condition: Second hand
- Media: VG+
- Cover: VG+ (ring wear)
Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.
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