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CurtisCurtis Mayfield
Soul & R&B · 1970s
Curtis — 1970
Curtis Mayfield
Released 1970Soul & R&B
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A lush, socially conscious solo debut. Smooth and acclaimed. A genre cornerstone. Where Curtis Mayfield's run begins — a strong starting point.
On vinyl: Well-pressed originals still surface at reasonable prices; modern reissues are a safe bet if you want new.
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