RONNIE LAWS "Friends & Strangers" 1977 Test Pressing LP Record - MINT

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RONNIE LAWS - "Friends & Strangers" LP

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I'm offering the test pressing record album "Friends & Strangers" by Ronnie Laws released in 1977 by United Artists' Blue Note Records. The third album by this American saxophonist. #BN-LA730. 33rpm 12" record. In stereo. I've owned this since it came out and have never played it. I worked in the entertainment business here in Hollywood and got a lot of records for free. Sometimes duplicates. It's in mint condition. Original all black jacket and white sleeve are in very good condition. Combine auctions and save on shipping.

This next imagae is a close-up of the label. It's not textured, that's simply the reflection off the stucco wall taken outside because taking a picture of a blue label with a flash gets nothing.

Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Laws (born October 3, 1950, Houston, Texas) is an American jazz, rhythm and blues and funk saxophonist. He is the younger brother of jazz flautist Hubert Laws and the older brother of Debra Laws. In 1972, Laws joined the fledgling group Earth, Wind & Fire, playing saxophone and flute on their album "Last Days and Time." Apart from playing saxophone, Laws also sings. Notable vocals include "Every Generation" (1980), "Stay Awake" (1981, included on the album Solid Ground) and "Mr. Nice Guy" (1982). © Wikipedia

Tracklist of Sides A & B;

A1 Goodtime Ride Bass – Donnie Beck*Drums – Steven Gutierrez*Guitar – Melvin Robinson, Roland BautistaPercussion – Vance "Mad Dog" Tenort*Piano – Bobby LyleSynthesizer [Arp 2600, Moog] – Larry DunnTenor Saxophone – Ronnie LawsWritten-By – R. Laws*, W. Jeffery* 5:04 A2 Saturday Evening Bass – Donnie Beck*Cello – Nat Gershman*, Paul BergstromDrums – Steven Gutierrez*Guitar – Melvin Robinson, Roland BautistaPiano – Bobby LyleSynthesizer [Arp, Moog], Clavinet – Larry DunnTenor Saxophone, Vocals – Ronnie LawsViola – Barbara Simons, Leonard SelicViolin – Barbara Durant, Carroll Stephens, Elliott Fisher, Hyman Goodman, Jerry Reisler*, Paul Shure, Polly Sweeney, Bill Nuttycombe*Vocals – Debra Laws, Eloise Laws, Saundra "Pan" Alexander*Written-By – R. Laws* 4:33 A3 Friends And Strangers Bass – Donnie Beck*Cello – Nat Gershman*, Paul BergstromGuitar – Melvin RobinsonPiano – Bobby LyleSoprano Saxophone, Flute [Alto] – Ronnie LawsSynthesizer [Arp, Moog] – Larry DunnViola – Barbara Simons, Leonard SelicViolin – Barbara Durant, Carroll Stephens, Elliott Fisher, Hyman Goodman, Jerry Reisler*, Paul Shure, Polly Sweeney, Bill Nuttycombe*Written-By – W. Jeffery* 4:46 A4 Nuthin' 'Bout Nuthin' Bass – Nathaniel PhillipsCongas – Vance "Mad Dog" Tenort*Drums – Steven Gutierrez*Guitar – Roland BautistaPiano – Bobby LyleTenor Saxophone, Vocals – Ronnie LawsVocals – Debra Laws, Eloise Laws, Saundra "Pan" Alexander*Written-By – E. Laws*, R. Laws*, W. Jeffery* 5:08 B1 New Day Congas – Vance "Mad Dog" Tenort*Drums – Steven Gutierrez*Guitar – Donnie Beck*, Melvin Robinson, Roland BautistaPiano – Bobby LyleSoprano Saxophone – Ronnie LawsSynthesizer [Arp, Moog], Clavinet – Larry DunnWritten-By – R. Laws* 6:17 B2 Life In Paradise Bass – Nathaniel PhillipsDrums – Steven Gutierrez*Guitar – Melvin Robinson, Roland BautistaPiano – Bobby LyleSoprano Saxophone, Flute [Alto] – Ronnie LawsSynthesizer [Moog] – Larry DunnVocals – Debra Laws, Saundra "Pan" Alexander*Written-By – R. Laws* 6:59 B3 Same Old Story Bass – Donnie Beck*Drums – Steven Gutierrez*Guitar – Melvin RobinsonPiano – Bobby LyleSynthesizer [Moog] – Larry DunnTambourine – Deborah "Punkin" ShotlowTenor Saxophone – Ronnie LawsWritten-By – R. Laws* 4:40 B4 Just Love Soprano Saxophone – Ronnie LawsSynthesizer [Moog, Steiner-parker, Synthi-aks], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Larry DunnWritten-By – L. Dunn*, R. Laws* 3:23

Someone has uploaded the entire album to YouTube if you want to give it a listen before purchasing this LP.  YouTube

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This record will be wrapped in plastic, sealed, and placed between two thick, sturdy sheets of corrugated cardboard. On the outside I'll boldly write: HANDLE WITH CARE and KEEP OUT OF SUN. This brings the weight to one pound. Consider these options for shipping:

UNITED STATES:
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