Blue Magic Greatest Hits LP Omni Records 90527-1 Orig 1986 Philly Soul Atlantic

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Blue Magic Greatest Hits LP Omni Records 90527-1 Orig 1986 Philly Soul Atlantic Studios Shrink VG+

Item Specifics:

• Artist: Blue Magic

• Title: Greatest Hits

• Label: Omni Records / Atlantic Records

• Catalog Number: 90527-1 (ST-OM-866051-SP / ST-OM-866052-SP)

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo, Specialty Pressing

• Release Year: 1986

• Genre: Funk / Soul

• Style: Philly Soul, Sweet Soul, Soul, Disco

• Country: US (Original Release)

• Category: 1980s Soul & Philly Soul LPs / Compilations

Description:

• The Record: Authentic 1986 US Original compilation LP release of Blue Magic's definitive career retrospective "Greatest Hits", issued on Omni Records and distributed by Atlantic.

• The Significance: The essential anthology of Philadelphia sweet soul royalty. Recorded at the famous Sigma Sound Studios. Features legendary hits including their chart-topping anthem "Sideshow", "Three Ring Circus", "Stop To Start", "Spell", "What's Come Over Me", and "Look Me Up (Remix)".

• Technical Quality: Mastered at Atlantic Studios by Dennis King (ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. stamped in deadwax) and pressed at Specialty Records Corporation (SRC logo / -SP).

• Presentation: Housed in its original picture jacket preserved under protective factory shrink wrap.

Technical Data:

• Matrix / Runout (Side A): ST OM 866051 A / ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. / [SRC logo] [runout stampings and etchings]

• Matrix / Runout (Side B): ST-OM-866052-SP [runout etchings]

• Production: Compilation ℗ © 1986 Omni Records. Dist. by Atlantic Recording Corp., 75 Rockefeller Plaza, N.Y., N.Y. A Warner Communications Company.

Condition Report (Goldmine Grading Standard):

• Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

  • Visual: Retains a deep, brilliant original factory mirror gloss. The playing surface is clean, displaying only light, superficial paper sleeve whisps under direct light. No deep scuffs or scratches.

  • Labels: Clean, sharp tan/red Omni center labels with crisp typography and zero notable spindle wear.

  • Audio: Plays clean, warm, and dynamic. Smooth Philly soul orchestration, lush string arrangements, and falsetto lead vocals hit with full analog fidelity.

• Cover Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

  • Note: Original picture jacket is clean, structurally solid, and well-preserved under protective shrink wrap.

Tracklist: Side 1 (SIDE ONE):

1. Sideshow — 4:08

2. Stop To Start — 3:21

3. Spell — 4:19

4. What's Come Over Me — 4:12

5. Three Ring Circus — 5:17

6. Tear It Down — 5:30

Side 2 (SIDE TWO):

1. Look Me Up (Remix) — 5:52

2. Welcome To The Club — 5:10

3. Chasing Rainbows — 4:17

4. Just Don't Want To Be Lonely — 7:11

5. Summer Snow — 5:00

6. Where Have You Been — 3:20