Album
Hell Up In Harlem (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
1974 · Funk / Soul
Rare pressing on Gatefold

Hell Up In Harlem (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is a Soul & Funk album by Edwin Starr, originally released in 1974. On Gatefold: 21 pressings tracked.
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Tracklist
- 1Ain't It Hell Up In Harlem2:38
- 2Easin' In3:14
- 3Big Papa2:55
- 4Love Never Dies (Helen's Love Theme)3:34
- 5Don't It Feel Good To Be Free2:43
- 6Runnin'2:41
- 7Jennifer's Love Theme3:03
- 8Airport Chase2:36
- 9Mama Should Be Here Too3:06
- 10Like We Used To Do2:54
- 11Ain't It Hell Up In Harlem (Instrumental)3:05
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Funk
- gritty
- intense
- urban
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
OST of the namesake 1973's blaxploitation film,
Directed by Larry Cohen and distribuited by AIP's Motion Picture.
The theatrical release poster by is printed on back cover
Comes with a cardboard picture inner sleeve.
This label variation is discernable from the other issues by
"Ⓟ1974 Motown Record Corp." printed on down side of the labels, close to the rim.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Chuck RaineyBASS
- Dennis CoffeyGUITAR
- Ed GreeneDRUMS
- Edwin Starr
- Gary ColemanPERCUSSION
- Gene EstesPERCUSSION
- Greg PoreeGUITAR
- Jack ArnoldPERCUSSION
- James JamersonBASS
- Jay GraydonGUITAR
- Jerry PetersKEYBOARDS
- Jim HughartBASS
- Joe ClaytonCONGAS
- Joe SampleKEYBOARDS
- Larry MizellHARP KEYBOARDS SYNTHESIZER
- Mike MelvoinKEYBOARDS
- Sandra CrouchPERCUSSION
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 21 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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