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CurtisCurtis Mayfield
Soul & R&B · 1970s

Curtis

Released 1970Soul & R&B
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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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