Limited Red & Blue Starburst Vinyl Edition
One of the great Blaxploitationfilm scores of the '70s, finally back on vinyl where it belongs!
This 1973 feature introduced one of the great characters in the whole genre, starring the indomitable, six-foot-two Tamara Dobson as Cleopatra Jones, a taller, hipper, and blacker James Bond.
In this film, she thwarts a lesbian L.A. drug lord as played by Shelley Winters, all accompanied by the musical efforts of what is pretty much a '70s soul/jazz/funk dream team.
On vocals, you had the leading male and female lights of the Spring label, the great Joe Simon (performing the hit title theme) and Millie Jackson.
And on the instrumental side, jazz trombone giant J. J. Johnson (in collaboration with the underrated Carl Brandt of Mod Squad score fame).
The result: a prime example of the symphonic funk that became the siren song for Blaxploitation soundtracks throughout the '70s.
For its first domestic vinyl reissue, we've pressed up just 700 copies in red and blue starburst vinyl, with original artwork intact...oh so tasty!
Title: Cleopatra Jones - Limited Edition
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 26 Apr 2019
Artist: Soundtrack
Sku: 2426426
Catalogue No: RGM0827
Category: Soundtrack
DISC 1
A1. Theme From Cleopatra Jones (Produced And Sung By Joe Simon)
A2. The Wrecking Yard (Carl Brandt)
A3. Love Doctor (Jackie Avery; Sung By Millie Jackson)
A4. Airport Flight (Carl Brandt)
A5. Emdee (J. J. Johnson)
A6. Desert Sunrise/main Title Instrumental (J. J. Johnson And Joe Simon)
B1. It Hurts So Good (Phillip Mitchell; Sung By Millie Jackson)
B2. Goin' To The Chase (J. J. Johnson)
B3. Go Chase Cleo (J. J. Johnson)
B4. Cleo And Reuben (J. J. Johnson)
B5. Wrap Up (Carl Brandt)
B6. Theme From Cleopatra Jones/ Instrumental (Joe Simon)
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