{"product_id":"curtis-mayfield-back-to-the-world","title":"Curtis Mayfield - Back To The World","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinyl - VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve - VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1973 Original US Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCurtis Mayfield is widely regarded as one of the greatest soul musicians of all time. His influence can be heard across genres, from R\u0026amp;B and funk to hip-hop and neo-soul. Artists such as Marvin Gaye, Prince, and D’Angelo have all drawn inspiration from his groundbreaking work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eReleased in 1973, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBack to the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e stands as one of the most powerful and socially conscious albums in his legendary catalogue. While often overshadowed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSuper Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, this record remains a hidden gem for soul, funk, and vinyl collectors alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMore than fifty years after its release, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBack to the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e remains a profound statement on society, resilience, and hope. For vinyl enthusiasts, it represents not just a record, but a piece of musical and cultural history that continues to inspire new generations of listeners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf you’re in the area for the last weekend of Upfest be sure to pop in and have a dig, we have loads of our Friendly merch in stock too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‘Buy Sell Trade Vinyl at Bristol’s Friendly Local Record Shop’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friendly Records Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55742394564993,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1322\/9859\/files\/IMG_7225.jpg?v=1780118988","url":"https:\/\/friendlyrecords.co.uk\/products\/curtis-mayfield-back-to-the-world","provider":"Friendly Records Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}