Roberta Flack
First Take
1x 12" Vinyl
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Studio Album

First Take

Roberta Flack

Worldwide·Original Year: 1969

Release Date

Mar 3, 2023

Catalog #

603497837410

Tracks

8

Duration

46:05

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Notes

Comes with a plain black poly-lined inner sleeve. 'Made in Germany' sticker has been applied to the back cover. 'Atlantic 75' hype sticker on front of the protective shrink-wrap. [Back cover] In performance "Angelitos Negros (Black Angels)" is introduced by Miss Flack as follows: "Painters, why do you always paint white virgins? Paint beautiful black angels." Recorded at Atlantic Recording Studios, New York. Re-mix engineer: Bob Liftin/Regent Sound Studios, New York. On all selections except "Compared To What" & "Tryin' Times", a string section conducted by William Fischer is added. On "Compared To What" & "I Told Jesus", the following horn section is added: [...] (see credits). ℗ 2020, 1969, © 1969 Atlantic Recording Corporation, a Warner Music Group Company. [...] Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Made in Germany. {Publishing} A1 <> Lonport, BMI A2, A3 <> Peer International, BMI B1 <> Stranger, BMI B2 <> Stormking, BMI B3 <> Don-Pow, BMI B4 <> Empress, ASCAP [Atlantic 75 hype sticker] Limited edition crystal-clear vinyl The timeless 1969 solo debut featuring "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Compared To What" and "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" Runouts are etched with '1X' and '1△' mirrored.

Label

603497837410
RCV1 8230

Barcode

6 03497 83741 0

Format

1x 12" Vinyl LP, Stereo · Crystal Clear
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Tracklist

album

Disc 1 — 12" Vinyl

  1. A1

    Compared To What

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    5:15
  2. A2

    Angelitos Negros

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    6:55
  3. A3

    Our Ages Or Our Hearts

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    6:09
  4. A4

    I Told Jesus

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    6:08
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Disc 2 — 12" Vinyl

  1. B1

    Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye

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    4:07
  2. B2

    The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

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    5:21
  3. B3

    Tryin' Times

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    5:07
  4. B4

    Ballad Of The Sad Young Men

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    7:03
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Questions about the credits

Who wrote First Take by Roberta Flack?
The writing on First Take by Roberta Flack is credited to Eugene McDaniels, Manuel Alvarez Maciste, Donny Hathaway, Robert Ayers, Traditional, Leonard Cohen, Ewan MacColl, Leroy Hutson, Fran Landesman, and Tommy Wolf.
Who arranged and orchestrated First Take by Roberta Flack?
First Take by Roberta Flack was arranged by Roberta Flack.
Who performed vocals on First Take by Roberta Flack?
Vocals on First Take by Roberta Flack were performed by Roberta Flack.
Who played guitar on First Take by Roberta Flack?
Guitar on First Take by Roberta Flack was played by Bucky Pizzarelli.
Who played bass on First Take by Roberta Flack?
Bass on First Take by Roberta Flack was played by Ron Carter.

Questions about the companies and places

Where was the 2023 edition of First Take by Roberta Flack, which lists Worldwide as its release country or market, recorded?
The 2023 edition of First Take by Roberta Flack, with Worldwide listed as its release country or market, was recorded at Atlantic Studios.
Where was the lacquer for the 2023 edition of First Take by Roberta Flack, which lists Worldwide as its release country or market, cut?
The lacquer for the 2023 edition of First Take by Roberta Flack, with Worldwide listed as its release country or market, was cut at Optimal Media GmbH.
Which company handled publishing for the 2023 edition of First Take by Roberta Flack, which lists Worldwide as its release country or market?
Publishing for the 2023 edition of First Take by Roberta Flack, with Worldwide listed as its release country or market, is credited to Empress (3), Stranger, Lonport, Don-Pow, Peer International, and Stormking.
Which record company is associated with the 2023 edition of First Take by Roberta Flack, which lists Worldwide as its release country or market?
The record company associated with the 2023 edition of First Take by Roberta Flack, with Worldwide listed as its release country or market, is Warner Music Group.
Who holds the phonographic copyright for the 2023 edition of First Take by Roberta Flack, which lists Worldwide as its release country or market?
The phonographic copyright for the 2023 edition of First Take by Roberta Flack, with Worldwide listed as its release country or market, is held by Atlantic Recording Corporation.

Credits & Production

Credits

23 roles · 37 credits
Arranged By All The Horn String Arrangements Are By
Baritone Saxophone Horn Section Baritone Sax
Cello String Section
Conductor String Section Conducted By
Cover Cover Design
Design Cover Design
Engineer Re Mix Engineer
Engineer Recording Engineer
Lacquer Cut By
Photography By Cover Photo
Producer Produced By
Tenor Saxophone Horn Section Tenor Sax
Trombone Horn Section
Trumpet Horn Section
Violin String Section

Companies & Places

12 companies · 14 relationships