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Curtis Mayfield
The essential Curtis Mayfield records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1CurtisCurtis MayfieldStart here
Curtis
A lush, socially conscious solo debut. Smooth and acclaimed. A genre cornerstone.
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2RootsCurtis MayfieldClassic
Roots
A lush, socially conscious soul peak. Smooth and acclaimed. A high point.
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3Super FlyCurtis MayfieldClassic
Super Fly
A socially conscious soundtrack that outshone its film, layering lush strings and funk over unflinching street narratives. 'Freddie's Dead' and the title track are classics. Beautiful and clear-eyed.
Essential Curtis Mayfield tracks
Tracks we've featured in our best-of lists — tap a title to find it on Amazon Music.