Media Condition: Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: Funk / Soul, Stage & Screen
Style: Gospel, Soul, Soundtrack
Location: Store-4170
Comments:
Sealed copy. Because it is sealed, we cannot guarantee version.
Notes:
Some copies may have a CRC sticker on the back. Printed inner sleeve features artist and dialogue credits. Music from and inspired by the David L. Wolfer production of "Roots". ROOTS the saga of an American family. Recorded at A&M Studios and United Western Recorders ℗ 1977 Contains 12" x 24" poster: "Behold...The only thing greater than yourself" B4 title on label is What Shall I Do? (Hush, Hush, Somebody's Calling My Name) Runouts are etched except 'MR' which is circled, is stamped.
. Africa (The Motherland)
A1. Motherland 0:29
A2. Roots Mural Theme 2:10
A3. Main Title: Mama Aifambeni (Premiere Episode) 1:03
A4. Behold, The Only Thing Greater Than Yourself (Birth) 1:30
A5. Oluwa (Many Rains Ago) (African Theme) 2:28
A6. Boyhood To Manhood 0:53
A7. The Toubob Is Here! (The Capture) 1:06
A8. Middle Passage (Slaveship Crossing) 1:15
A9. You In Americuh' Now, African 0:32
. America (The Promised Land)
B1. Roots Mural Theme Intro (Slave Auction) 0:15
B2. Ole Fiddler 1:12
B3. Jumpin' De Broom (Marriage Ceremony) 0:42
B4. What Can I Do? (Hush, Hush, Somebody's Calling My Name) 2:17
B5. Roots Mural Theme Bridge (Plantation Life) 1:25
B6. Oh Lord, Come By Here 3:25
B7. Free At Last? (The Civil War) 2:24
B8. Many Rains Ago (Oluwa) (African Theme: English Version) 4:50
Barcode and Other Identifiers:
Matrix / Runout A&M SP4989(RE-1)-M5 △21994
Matrix / Runout A&M SP4990-M2 △21994-X161
Matrix / Runout A&M SP4989(RE-1)-M3 MR △21994
Matrix / Runout A&M SP4990-M4 MR △21994X(10)
Pressed By Monarch Record Mfg. Co.
Phonographic Copyright (p) A&M Records, Inc.