{"product_id":"graham-central-station-now-do-u-wanta-dance-lp-vinyl-1977-vintage-funk-soul-warner-bros-germany","title":"Graham Central Station – Now Do U Wanta Dance LP Vinyl 1977, Vintage Funk Soul, Warner Bros. Germany","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eGraham Central Station\u003c\/strong\u003e 's LP \u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\"Now Do U Wanta Dance,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e released in 1977 on \u003cstrong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eWarner Bros. Records\u003c\/strong\u003e , 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eLarry Graham\u003c\/strong\u003e , the legendary bassist of \u003cem data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eSly \u0026amp; The Family Stone\u003c\/em\u003e and founder of Graham Central Station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eBesides the title track, the funk anthem \" \u003cem data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eNow Do U Wanta Dance,\"\u003c\/em\u003e the album also features other highlights such as \u003cem data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\"Stomped Beat-Up and Whooped\"\u003c\/em\u003e and the ballad \" \u003cem data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eSave Me\u003c\/em\u003e .\" It's a captivating blend of funk, soul, and disco that remains a hidden gem for dance floors to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e Historical background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eLarry Graham\u003c\/strong\u003e founded Graham Central Station in 1973 after leaving \u003cem data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eSly \u0026amp; The Family Stone\u003c\/em\u003e . With his innovative slap bass technique, he revolutionized bass playing in funk and influenced generations of musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eThe band quickly established themselves as one of the most important funk acts of the 1970s. \u003cem data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eNow Do U Wanta Dance\u003c\/em\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e Product details \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP, 12\", 33⅓ RPM, Album \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graham Central Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now Do U Wanta Dance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warner Bros. Records – WB 56 391 (German Pressing) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eYear of publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Funk, Soul, Disco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eCover condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eG (Good)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Edge wear, visible wear on the edges, creases and slight color abrasion. Back cover shows signs of storage. Artwork still well preserved. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eVinyl condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eVG (Very Good)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hairlines and slight surface wear, no deep scratches. Plays cleanly with occasional light crackling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original pressing, iconic cover artwork in typical 70s funk style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003e Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003e Original Warner Bros. pressing from 1977, not a reissue \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003e Cover and vinyl show signs of wear consistent with age – see photos, these are part of the item description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003e A collector's item for lovers of 70s funk and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nischenstatt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56278892249475,"sku":"LP-GCS-WB-1977-NDW-280","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/5776\/0131\/files\/image1_605.jpg?v=1755759830","url":"https:\/\/www.nischenstatt.de\/en\/products\/graham-central-station-now-do-u-wanta-dance-lp-vinyl-1977-vintage-funk-soul-warner-bros-germany","provider":"Nischenstatt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}