PULSE-s/t (rare obscure private disco-groove LP 1978)

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PULSE – “self-titled” (1978) Old World Records-7706 rare original private disco-groove LP – super clean Strong VG+/Strong VG+ (cover/record)

Here’s a REALLY obscure disco-groove album recorded at Music Farm Recording Studio in New York City in 1978. The group is led by James Johnson on bass, joined by Jerry Johnson on guitar, Jimmy Johnson on guitar, Uhorn “Shortie” Santiago on drums, congas and “percussions,” Arthur Harris III on congas drums and “percussions,” and Elliot Hardmon on keys. There’s also a “Pulse” Horn Section, and Rodney Brown adds guitar and Jim Maelen plays “percussions”.

The tracks, which are all originals by James A. Johnson, are “Middleman,” “Baby I Miss You,” “Sunshine,” “It’s A New Day,” “Shake What You Got,” “Down Right Nasty,” “Let The Music Do It,” and “My Song Is Peace.” Again, this is a real obscurity.

This is an original pressing. There’s light ring wear to the cover. The vinyl is white label promo press and has some light sleeve scuffs – but it’s glossy and plays great. I grade this conservatively Strong VG+/Strong VG+ (cover/record). It’s really clean.

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