Aretha Franklin Young Gifted and Black 1972 OG Vinyl Record SD 7213

Aretha Franklin Young Gifted and Black 1972 OG Vinyl Record SD 7213

Visually Graded:
Cover: VG++ (still in Shrink wrap)
Inner Sleeve: 
Record: VG++
SD 7213
We conservatively grade our records.

Aretha Franklin – Young, Gifted and Black (1972, Original Vinyl, SD 7213) is a soulful masterpiece from the Queen of Soul, showcasing her remarkable vocal range and emotional depth. Released on Atlantic Records, the album reflects themes of empowerment, love, and resilience, cementing Franklin’s status as one of the greatest artists of all time. The album earned Franklin a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

Overview:

• Title: Young, Gifted and Black
• Artist: Aretha Franklin
• Release Year: 1972
• Label: Atlantic Records (Catalog #: SD 7213)
• Genre: Soul, R&B

Track Listing:

Side One:

1. "Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool for You Baby)"
2. "Day Dreaming"
3. "Rock Steady"
4. "Young, Gifted and Black"
5. "All the King’s Horses"
6. "A Brand New Me"

Side Two:

7. "April Fools"
8. "I’ve Been Loving You Too Long"
9. "First Snow in Kokomo"
10. "The Long and Winding Road"
11. "Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)"
12. "Border Song (Holy Moses)"

The 1972 original pressing (SD 7213) is a prized piece for soul music enthusiasts and vinyl collectors. Its rich analog sound captures the essence of Aretha Franklin’s artistry during one of the most impactful periods of her career.

This LP is essential for fans of classic soul, collectors of iconic albums, or anyone wanting to experience the unmatched power of Aretha Franklin's voice and spirit.

Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading: 

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.