Credits:

Ben E. King

Description:

Limited Clear Analog Collection to Commemorate Atlantic's 75th Anniversary★★★To commemorate Atlantic Records' 75th Anniversary, a selection of the label's many Soul/R&B classics are now available on limited clear analog vinyl! This is "DON'T PLAY THAT SONG," an early masterpiece that includes Ben E. King's signature song, "Stand By Me," a timeless pop classic! Atlantic Records, a label founded by Armet Artigan and Herb Abramson in 1947, has been a driving force of the times for 75 years.A limited edition clear analog collection commemorating the 75th anniversary of the prestigious label that has been ahead of its time, pushing the boundaries of genres from jazz and soul/R&B to folk, rock, hard rock and hip-hop! The five titles to be released in February 2023 are carefully selected from the myriad of Soul/R&B masterpieces released by the label! ★★★"DON'T PLAY THAT SONG" / Ben E. King ★★★★An early masterpiece featuring Ben E. King's signature song, "Stand By Me," an eternal pop classic. This is the album that marked Ben E. King's definitive solo career after he left the popular vocal group, The Drifters, and features two of his biggest hits, "Stand By Me," which became a revival hit in the 1980s when it was adopted as a theme song for a movie, and the title track, covered by Aretha Franklin. This is a masterpiece of Ben E.'s early soul period.