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A lush, socially conscious solo debut. Smooth and acclaimed. A genre cornerstone. Released in 1970, it's an early landmark for Curtis Mayfield.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Move On Up on Best Soul & R&B Songs of All Time, Best 1970s Soul & R&B Songs
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More from Curtis Mayfield — where to go next
If you have Curtis, these are the Curtis Mayfield records worth reaching for next.
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