Graham Central Station – Now Do U Wanta Dance LP Vinyl 1977, Vintage Funk Soul, Warner Bros. Germany

Graham Central Station 's LP "Now Do U Wanta Dance," released in 1977 on Warner Bros. Records , is a prime example of the high-energy funk of the late 1970s. With groovy basslines, crisp horns, and danceable rhythms, the record bears the unmistakable signature of Larry Graham , the legendary bassist of Sly & The Family Stone and founder of Graham Central Station.

Besides the title track, the funk anthem " Now Do U Wanta Dance," the album also features other highlights such as "Stomped Beat-Up and Whooped" and the ballad " Save Me ." It's a captivating blend of funk, soul, and disco that remains a hidden gem for dance floors to this day.

Historical background

Larry Graham founded Graham Central Station in 1973 after leaving Sly & The Family Stone . With his innovative slap bass technique, he revolutionized bass playing in funk and influenced generations of musicians.

The band quickly established themselves as one of the most important funk acts of the 1970s. Now Do U Wanta Dance (1977) was their fourth studio album and cemented the group's reputation as an absolute live sensation. The title track became a club hit and is emblematic of the band's energetic, danceable style.

Product details

• Format: LP, 12", 33⅓ RPM, Album

• Artist: Graham Central Station

• Title: Now Do U Wanta Dance

• Label: Warner Bros. Records – WB 56 391 (German Pressing)

• Year of publication: 1977

• Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco

• Cover condition: G (Good) – Edge wear, visible wear on the edges, creases and slight color abrasion. Back cover shows signs of storage. Artwork still well preserved.

• Vinyl condition: VG (Very Good) – Hairlines and slight surface wear, no deep scratches. Plays cleanly with occasional light crackling.

• Special features: Original pressing, iconic cover artwork in typical 70s funk style.

Notes

• Original Warner Bros. pressing from 1977, not a reissue

• Cover and vinyl show signs of wear consistent with age – see photos, these are part of the item description.

• A collector's item for lovers of 70s funk and soul.