Gil Scott-Heron Pieces Of A Man LP 1973 Flying Dutchman FD 10143 Presswell VG
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Description

Gil Scott-Heron Pieces Of A Man LP 1973 Flying Dutchman FD 10143 Presswell VG

Item Specifics

  • Artist: Gil Scott-Heron

  • Title: Pieces Of A Man

  • Label: Flying Dutchman

  • Catalog Number: FD 10143 / FD10143 / FD-10143

  • Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold

  • Release Year: 1973

  • Genre: Funk / Soul, Jazz

  • Style: Soul, Spoken Word, Jazz-Soul, Conscious

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Description

The Record

Vintage 1973 US early repress LP of the essential soul/jazz-poetry masterpiece Pieces Of A Man by Gil Scott-Heron, released on Flying Dutchman (FD 10143). Features the 1973-style cream/white arrow labels with the "1841 Broadway" Atlantic distribution address. Pressed at Presswell ("PR").

Musical / Historical Significance

An indispensable landmark in Black American music and conscious soul, featuring the iconic proto-rap anthem "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised", "Lady Day And John Coltrane", and "Home Is Where The Hatred Is". Produced by Bob Thiele and featuring an all-star band: Brian Jackson, Ron Carter, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, and Hubert Laws.

Technical Quality & Mastering

  • Pressing Info: Vintage 1973 US Repress (Presswell Pressing, "PR" suffix on labels and runouts).

  • Mastering: Cut at Atlantic Studios (AT/GP etched in runouts by mastering engineer George Piros).

  • Labels: Original 1973 second-issue Flying Dutchman labels with 1841 Broadway, NY rim text.

Presentation

Housed in its original gatefold picture jacket featuring rare band and studio photos inside the gatefold spread.

Technical Data

  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Etched): ST-FD-10143A-2 AT/GP PR

  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Etched): FD-10143-B-PR AT/GP

  • Pressing Plant ID: PR (Presswell, Ancora, NJ)

  • Mastering Engineer: George Piros (AT/GP)

  • Production Text: A Product of Flying Dutchman Productions, Ltd. • 1841 Broadway • New York 10023 • Made in USA. Produced by Bob Thiele.

Condition Report (Goldmine Standard)

  • Vinyl Condition: VG / VG- (Very Good / Very Good Minus)

    • Visual: Playing surface retains reasonable original gloss. Shows visible superficial sleeve hairlines, light surface scuffs, and handling marks under direct light.

    • Labels: Clean cream Flying Dutchman center labels with crisp print and minimal spindle wear.

    • Audio: Plays through with clear, powerful vocal/bass projection and light background surface noise typical of vintage 1970s pressings.

  • Cover Condition: VG- / G+ (Very Good Minus / Good Plus)

    • Original gatefold picture jacket shows noticeable vintage shelf wear, edge rubbing, corner creasing, and age discoloration as pictured. Gatefold seams remain intact.

Tracklist

  • Side 1 (FD-10143-A-PR):

    1. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised — 2:59

    2. Save The Children — 4:55

    3. Lady Day And John Coltrane — 3:10

    4. Home Is Where The Hatred Is — 3:15

    5. When You Are Who You Are — 3:01

    6. I Think I'll Call It Morning — 3:45

  • Side 2 (FD-10143-B-PR):

    1. Pieces Of A Man — 4:22

    2. A Sign Of The Ages — 4:05

    3. Or Down You Fall — 3:08

    4. The Needle's Eye — 4:01

    5. The Prisoner — 8:39


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