Teena Marie – It Must Be Magic, Gordy G8-1004M1, VG+/M-, 1981

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48

This is Teena Marie at her absolute best — a fully confident blend of R&B, funk, and early‑’80s soul with her signature powerhouse vocals. “Square Biz,” “Portuguese Love,” and the title track are all standout cuts that still hit hard today. This copy is for the buyer who wants a premium‑playing record, not a bargain‑bin placeholder. Clean, crisp, and ready for a serious collection.
Track listings and information:
A1 It Must Be Magic Arranged By [Horns] – Daniel LeMelle, Teena Marie Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Arranged By [Vocals, Rhythm] – Teena Marie Backing Vocals – Diedra Joseph, Glenn Carl Leonard, Jackie Ruffin, Jill D. Jones, Melvin Franklin, Mickey Boyce - Hearn, Otis Williams, Teena Marie Drums – Christopher Anthony Boehme Soloist, Saxophone – Daniel LeMelle 6:03 A2 Revolution Arranged By [Horns] – Daniel LeMelle, Teena Marie Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Arranged By [Vocals, Rhythm] – Teena Marie Backing Vocals – Arnell Carmichael, Darren Carmichael, Julia Waters - Tillman, Maxine Waters - Willard, Pattie Brooks, Phillip Ingram Lead Vocals – Rick James, Teena Marie 4:27 A3 Where's California Arranged By [Horns] – Daniel LeMelle, Teena Marie Arranged By [Rhythm] – Teena Marie Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Arranged By [Vocals] – Mickey Boyce - Hearn*, Teena Marie Backing Vocals – Julia Waters - Tillman, Maxine Waters - Willard, Pattie Brooks Drums – Christopher Anthony Boehme Keyboards – Scott Markus DeTurk 5:24 A4 365 Arranged By [Horns] – Daniel LeMelle, Teena Marie Arranged By [Rhythm] – Teena Marie Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Arranged By [Vocals] – Mickey Boyce - Hearn*, Teena Marie Backing Vocals – Glenn Carl Leonard, Jill D. Jones, Melvin Franklin, Mickey Boyce - Hearn, Otis Williams, Teena Marie Soloist, Saxophone – Daniel LeMelle 4:10 A5 Opus III (Does Anybody Care) Arranged By [Vocals] – Teena Marie Harp – Lloyd Lindroth 1:27 B1 Square Biz Arranged By [Horns] – Daniel LeMelle, Teena Marie Arranged By [Rhythm] – Allen McGrier, Teena Marie Arranged By [Vocals] – Teena Marie Backing Vocals – Diedra Joseph, Jackie Ruffin, Jill D. Jones, Mickey Boyce - Hearn, Rick James, Teena Marie Guitar – Josef Andre Parson Percussion [Vocal] – Anthony Brockert, Christopher Anthony Boehme Synthesizer – Allen McGrier 6:13 B2 The Ballad Of Cradle Rob And Me Arranged By [Horns] – Daniel LeMelle Arranged By [Vocals, Rhythm] – Teena Marie Backing Vocals – Glenn Carl Leonard, Melvin Franklin, Mickey Boyce - Hearn, Otis Williams, Teena Marie Bass – Charles A. Glenn Jr. Soloist, Saxophone – Daniel LeMelle Voice [Party Voice] – Anthony Brockert, Dwayne Wedlan, Ginny Pallante, Grayland Taylor, Ray Townsend 3:42 B3 Portuguese Love Arranged By [Horns] – Daniel LeMelle, Teena Marie Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Arranged By [Vocals, Rhythm] – Teena Marie Backing Vocals – Jill D. Jones, Mickey Boyce - Hearn, Teena Marie Voice [Male Adlib] – Rick James 7:47 B4 Yes Indeed Arranged By [Horns] – Daniel LeMelle, Teena Marie Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Arranged By [Vocals, Rhythm] – Teena Marie Keyboards – Patrice Rushen 4:57
    Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Motown Record Corporation     Copyright © – Motown Record Corporation     Mastered At – K Disc Mastering     Recorded At – Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios     Recorded At – Wonderland Studios, Los Angeles     Mixed At – Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios
    Art Direction – Johnny Lee (4)     Bass – Allen McGrier, Oscar Alston     Design – Terry Taylor (10)     Drums – Paul Hines     Engineer [Assistant] – Virginia Pallante, Lon Neuman, Peter Vargo     Keyboards – James S. Stewart Jr.     Lacquer Cut By – JGS     Mastered By – Jim Sintetos     Mixed By, Recorded By – Bobby Brooks     Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa     Photography By – Ron Slenzak     Piccolo Trumpet – Cliff J. Ervin, Roy L. Poper     Producer, Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizer [Oberheim Synthesizer] – Teena Marie     Recorded By, Mixed By – Bobby Brooks     Saxophone, Flute [Tenor] – Gerald A. Albright     Synthesizer – Bill Wolfer, Bill Wolfer     Trombone, Flute – John C. Ervin     Trumpet – Eric Butler (2), Kenneth Scott     Written-By – Allen McGrier (tracks: B1), Jill D. Jones (tracks: B2), Teena Marie
Patrice Rushen appears courtesy of Elektra Records Gerald A. Albright appears courtesy of Arista Records Paulinho Da Costa appears courtesy of Pablo Records
Recorded at Motown Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA Wanderland Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Mixed at Motown Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA
Mastered at K Disc
℗ © 1981 Motown Record Corporation

    Matrix / Runout (Etched Side A): G8 1004 M1 Re1-A-15D ZVA #12 ,.kdisc JGS     Matrix / Runout (Etched Side B): G8 1004 M1 -Re1-B-15D ZVA #12 ,.kdisc JGS