Teddy Pendergrass Teddy LP 1979 PIR FZ 36003 White Label Promo Gamble Huff VG+

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Teddy Pendergrass Teddy LP 1979 PIR FZ 36003 White Label Promo Gamble Huff VG+

Item Specifics

• Artist: Teddy Pendergrass

• Title: Teddy (Featuring "Turn Off The Lights" & "Come Go With Me")

• Label: Philadelphia International Records (PIR) / CBS Inc.

• Catalog Number: FZ 36003 / FZ36003 / AL 36003 / BL 36003

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo, Promo / Demonstration

• Release Year: 1979

• Genre: Funk / Soul

• Style: Philly Soul, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, R&B, Disco-Soul

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

• Features: US Original 1st Pressing, DJ Promotional Copy ("DEMONSTRATION NOT FOR SALE"), White PIR Promo Labels, Mastered at Frankford/Wayne (F/W NS Etched in Deadwax), Produced by Gamble & Huff / McFadden & Whitehead / Thom Bell, Gold Foil Promo Stamped Cover with Original DJ Timing Cue Strip, Includes #2 R&B Hit "Turn Off The Lights"

Description

Rare Vintage Original 1979 Philadelphia International Records White Label DJ Promo LP Authentic vintage original 1979 US Philadelphia International Records first promotional pressing of the landmark 2x Multi-Platinum soul album Teddy by Teddy Pendergrass (FZ 36003).

Musical & Production Highlights:

• Definitive Philly Soul & Quiet Storm Milestone: Masterfully produced and arranged by the elite TSOP songwriting team of Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff, Gene McFadden & John Whitehead, Thom Bell, and Sherman Marshall, backed by the legendary MFSB orchestra.

• Packed with immortal quiet storm slow jams and driving Philly soul essentials:

  • "Turn Off The Lights" (5:55) — signature #2 Billboard R&B smash and quintessential late-night quiet storm classic.

  • "Come Go With Me" (5:48) — beloved Top 15 R&B romantic anthem.

  • "Do Me" (4:41) — deep, sensual mid-tempo groove.

  • "If You Know Like I Know" (5:05) — driving uptempo dancer by McFadden & Whitehead.

  • "I'll Never See Heaven Again" (4:49), "All I Need Is You" (4:35), "Set Me Free" (5:05), and "Life Is A Circle" (5:50).

• Mastered at Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs, Philadelphia by engineer Nick Sansano (F/W NS etched in deadwax).

• Official DJ Promo release featuring DEMONSTRATION NOT FOR SALE on white Philadelphia International Records center labels (51 West 52nd Street, NYC address).

• Housed in its original vintage picture jacket featuring an authentic Gold Foil Promo Stamp on the back and the original DJ Timing Cue Strip along the bottom.

Technical Data

• Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Etched): P.I.R. AL - 36003 - 1D F/W NS

• Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Etched): P.I.R. BL - 36003... F/W NS

• Mastering Studio & Engineer: Nick Sansano at Frankford/Wayne Labs (F/W NS)

• Producers: Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead, Thom Bell, Sherman Marshall

• Speed: 33 ⅓ RPM

• Format: 12" LP Album, Promo, Stereo

• Production Text: Distributed by CBS Records / CBS, Inc., 51 West 52 Street, New York City • ℗ 1979 CBS Inc. • Barcode: 0 7464-36003-1

Condition Report

• Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition of the vinyl, labels, and cover.

• You will receive the exact item shown in the pictures.

Tracklist

• SIDE 1 (FZ 36003 / AL 36003 / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

  1. Come Go With Me (K. Gamble - L. Huff) — 5:48

  2. Turn Off The Lights (K. Gamble - L. Huff) — 5:55

  3. I'll Never See Heaven Again (L. Bell - C. James) — 4:49

  4. All I Need Is You (S. Marshall - D. Jordan) — 4:35

• SIDE 2 (FZ 36003 / BL 36003 / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

  1. If You Know Like I Know (G. McFadden - J. Whitehead - J. Cohen) — 5:05

  2. Do Me (K. Gamble - L. Huff) — 4:41

  3. Set Me Free (L. Bell - C. James) — 5:05

  4. Life Is A Circle (K. Gamble - L. Huff) — 5:50