Stevie wonder talking book 1972 factory sealed reissue in gatefold cover vinyl lp record albumtamla t6319s1. The album immediately preceding talking book, music of my mind, disclosed the tentative beginnings of stevie wonder s new direction away from the child prodigy and harmonica player. Stevie has made so many amazing albums its hard to tell where to start, but this is his best ever if youre only to have one, this is probably the one to have. Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by american singer, songwriter and musician stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972, on the tamla label for. Rare, vintage, stevie wonder talking book, vinyl lp, record. Discussion in music corner started by willy, feb 14, 2008. As much as talking book is a careerdefining album, it still isnt as much trademark stevie wonder as the 19736 albums. In the tradition of stevie wonder s classic lp, talking book, this title includes braille on the cover for the first time. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl records and cds for sale. Talking book superior pressing, gatefold, no braille. But it wasnt until talking book in 1972 that wonder finally managed to become independent of what motown needed and demanded from him. It contains a few courageous artistic moves stevie possibly wouldnt have taken later, including the 44 hillbilly blues feel of big brother, the psychedelic 60s influences and as a music historian could note later.
Michelle obama talks stevie wonder, jackson 5 on questlove. Talking book established stevie wonder s albums during this period not as mere vehicles for new hit songs but as whole works of art that required the music loving public to pay attention. Stevie s keyboards particularly make it intriguing. Shop 126 records for sale for album talking book by stevie wonder on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by american singer, songwriter and musician stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972, on the tamla label for motown records. The package features braille inscriptions originally available only on the albums rare first pressing. Stevie wonder, braille, and accessibility march 17, 2016 by john hanson a couple of weeks ago, one of my colleagues here at nls, david fernandezbarrial, asked me if i had seen the grammy award ceremony which took place monday, february 15, 2016. This reissue is newly remastered from original analog. Stevie wonder talking book 1972 us 1st press braille. Little stevie wonder electronic talking golden sound story. The braille on the front cover reads as stevie s name and the album title, and the inside gatefold has the message here is my music. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille.
Stevie wonder, braille, and accessibility nls music notes. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, braille, hollywood. Its certainly an exercise in indulgence but, imitating life, it veers breathtakingly from love to heartbreak and back with barely a pause. If you enjoyed talking book you should absolutely check out stevie s other releases from the 70s. The package features braille inscriptions originally available only on the. Talking book is another stevie wonder album that made its mark in 1972 and whose influence hasnt stopped since. Effortless, finely honed songwriting, hints of psychedelia and solid funk resulted in gems like superstition, you are the sunshine of my life, and lookin for another pure love. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonder s classic period. Stevie wonder mint m grading vinyl records for sale ebay. Stevie wonders talking book album has braille on it. Talking book by stevie wonder on amazon music unlimited.
We use a combination of the industry standard goldmine grading scale as well as a 110 scale to ensure a clear and accurate account of each album s condition. If there are four must have albums that will give you years of listening pleasure, they are. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Tuesday heartbreak may be the weakest, but the alto sax solo bumps it up a bit. Like no other stevie wonder lp before it, talking book is all of a piece, the first unified statement of his career. Fulfillingness first finale lp by stevie wonder vinyl, apr2017, motown. Talking book lp black vinyl album new braille cover record. Right from the way the title was written in braille on the cover of the album to the shape, placing and suggestions of individual tracks, talking book was stevie wonder s most personal album. Stevie wonder 1972 talking book full album youtube. Embossed with braille on the front cover and inside gatefold, which is the first time an artist used braille on an album s artwork. The sound of the album is sharply defined by wonder s keyboard work, especially with the synthesizers he incorporated. Provided to youtube by universal music group you are the sunshine of my life stevie wonder talking book. Stevie wonders trail to braille american printing house.
The album crystallized wonders talent as a singer, writer and producer. Stevie wonder talking book new vinyl 602557097566 ebay. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, originally released in 1972. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Listen to your favorite songs from talking book by stevie wonder now. Shop the secret life of plantsbraille cover1979 vinyl lp 1979 steve wonder. Innervisions, fulfillingness first finale, songs in the key of life and hotter than july. Stevie wonder s talking book is the first album i remember getting as a gift, and i got it twice, thats how good an album it is, obama said, adding that her copy as did all original. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Music of my mind was an adventure for musician and keyboards and saw the start of wonder. Provided to youtube by universal music group big brother stevie wonder talking book. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. For more than a decade stevie wonder was the most consistent artist in all of music. Record is being graded from a visual standpoint, as well as play graded.
Limited vinyl lp repressing featuring braille inscriptions originally available only on the album s rare first pressing. Talking book is the first in the series of truly great albums released by stevie wonder from the early seventies to the early eighties. The package features braille inscriptions originally available only on the album s rare first pressing. Superstition and you are the sunshine of my life are the big hits from talking book. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl records, lp, cd on cdandlp. Stevie s name, album title and message here is my music. Extra care is given to protect the corners and all unsealed records are removed from the sleeve to prevent splitting andor ringwear. It manages to maintain the high vitality of that record while cutting back on the jiving around. Stevie wonder talking book 2016, 180 gram, gatefold, braille. Talking book, innervisons, fullfillingness first finale and songs in the key of life. The cover photo on talking book is of a reflective stevie sitting on an arid hillside.
A truly excellent album, and the album that really placed stevie at the top of the ladder as a superb musical genius. Early pressings of stevie wonder s talking book had a braille message in the gatefold. Its certainly an exercise in indulgence but, imitating life, it veers. The little boy who would grow up to be stevie wonder was born steveland morris in saginaw, michigan in may 1950. Find album credit information for talking book stevie wonder on allmusic.
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