Roberta Flack - First Take

Vinyl - VG+
Sleeve - VG+

1969 Debut album

Today’s Record Of The Day is this beautiful copy of Roberta Flack’s First Take, the landmark 1969 debut album released on Atlantic Records. This classic LP showcases Flack’s distinctive blend of soul, jazz, folk and sophisticated singer songwriter music, with her intimate vocals and understated piano playing at the heart of the record.

The album features the unforgettable “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” alongside other standout performances including “Compared to What,” “Tryin’ Times,” “Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye” and “Ballad of the Sad Young Men.”

First Take is an essential record for collectors of 1960s soul and jazz and you can pick it up from our Bristol shop or from us online.

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