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By 1972 the German TV show Beat Club would let famous artists stretch out and play more than just the usual one or two hits. In this case Mayfield recorded an hour of music in a TV studio for the producers to select from. Most of this performance was lost in someone's vault for many years. The concert is from early 1972 and predates his masterpiece \"Superfly\". You’ll find several tracks from his two earlier acclaimed solo albums as well: \u003ci\u003eCurtis\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRoots\u003c\/i\u003e. 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This 2024 remix of “Move On Up” is an uplifting club version, taking elements from Mayfield’s original version and creat- ing a remix that’s perfectly suited for dancefloors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide B features the original full-length version of “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMove On Up (Mark Knight Remix) is available as a one-off pressing, cut on 45 RPM. 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The lead single, \u003ci\u003eFuture Shock\u003c\/i\u003e, was inspired by Alvin Toffler's 1970 book of the same name, which warned readers that industrial society was changing so radically that environmental and social problems could be endemic for decades. The track tapped into the same grooves and brass heard on \u003ci\u003eSuperfly\u003c\/i\u003e, but said more about the world around (\"We got to stop all men, from messing up the land \/ When won't we understand, this is our last and only chance?\"). The title track was very upbeat and positive, as were the refreshing \u003ci\u003eIf I Were Only a Child Again\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFuture Song (Love a Good Woman, Love a Good Man)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP - Collectors Limited Edition High Quality Coloured Vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charly","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50451433750859,"sku":"1152473","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/185c3200-0a32-40d8-bae0-5aeab3f85d32_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727125631"},{"product_id":"superfly-expanded-edition","title":"Superfly Expanded Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuperfly\u003c\/i\u003e (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 50th Anniversary Deluxe Vinyl Edition and expanded to a 180-gram 2LP set, featuring a second LP of bonus tracks. Original album lacquers cut directly from the master analogue tapes. One of the best and most influential soundtracks in music history! Limited and foil-stamped numbered \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurtis Mayfield released his third studio album \u003ci\u003eSuperfly\u003c\/i\u003e in July 1972, the soundtrack for the Blaxplotation film of the same name. Widely considered a classic of 1970s soul and funk music, \u003ci\u003eSuperfly\u003c\/i\u003e was a nearly immediate hit. Its sales were bolstered by two million-selling singles, \"Freddie's Dead\" (No. 2 R\u0026amp;B charts, No. 4 Pop charts) and the title track (No. 5 R\u0026amp;B, No. 8 Pop). \u003ci\u003eSuperfly\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the few soundtracks to out-gross the film it accompanied. 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In 2019, the album was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being \"culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant\" This 2LP 50th anniversary edition expands the album with a bonus disc of demos and also includes a movie poster, new liner notes, never before seen photos and a custom turntable mat exclusive to this limited release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Run Out Groove Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP | x2","offer_id":50454176858443,"sku":"1161645","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9d15dccc-66c1-45dd-9313-abe3de2a4ce4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727181824"},{"product_id":"there-s-no-place-like-america-today","title":"There's No Place Like America Today","description":"\u003cp\u003eMayfield at the peak of his powers on this soulful social commentary from 1975. In keeping with all the albums Mayfield recorded for Curtom, 1975's ironically titled \u003ci\u003eThere's No Place Like America Today\u003c\/i\u003e with its striking cover a grim parody depicting late 40s\/early 50s black-versus-white social reality remains a landmark recording. Juxtaposing the sweet-sounding groove of the hit single 'So In Love', the album's somewhat bleaker highlights include its anti-gun opener, 'Billy Jack', featuring an incisive horn arrangement by Richard Tufo, the Gospel-inspired 'Jesus' and Mayfield's look at contemporary American culture, 'Hard Times'. One of the most influential performers, writers and producers of the 20th Century, Curtis Mayfield managed to combine some of the greatest soul music ever recorded with thought-provoking lyrics tackling the key social and political issues of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"Blue | LP","offer_id":50458110656843,"sku":"384542","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ceb0c59d-8d0b-4ac4-9865-a567d0a83f74_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727209975"},{"product_id":"roots-5","title":"Roots","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis recording is one of Mayfield's strongest - a bold, explosive mix of serious funk and righteous melodies. When he says, 'Get down to the funky, funky groove' - it's not an invitation to party, it's a command. 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