June 4, 2024

20,000 vinyl LPs 362: Sheila E. ~ The Glamorous Life

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vinyl LP front cover 
 cover photo by Larry Williams
photo of album cover by Styrous®


Forty years ago today, on June 4, 1984, Sheila Escovedo (aka Sheila E.) released her debut album The Glamorous Life, on Warner Bros. Records.                  
 

vinyl LP back cover 
 cover photo by Larry Williams
photo of album cover by Styrous®


The Title song, The Glamorous Life, was written by Prince who had discovered her in 1977 and they had worked together on his Purple Rain (link below) album which was released on June 25, 1984.                     











To celebrate Black History Month, Rhino has re-issued 'The Glamorous Life' on electric blue vinyl ⚡🔵 and has partnered with Black-owned record stores in the U.S. to offer an exclusive print as a gift with purchase. Find a store near you here https://Rhino.lnk.to/ITGLBHM               









  
 
 Side 1:

A1 - The Belle Of St. Mark, Voice [Background Voice] – J.J.*, written by Sheila E. - 5:08

A2 - Shortberry Strawcake, written by Jesse Johnson, Sheila E. - 4:44

A3 - Noon Rendezvous, written by Sheila E. - 3:50

Side 2:

B1 - Oliver's House, Cello – David Coleman (2), Vocals [Additional Vocals] – J.J.*, written by Sheila E. - 6:20

B2 - Next Time Wipe The Lipstick Off Your Collar, Accordion – Nick DeCaro, Violin [Violinist] – Novi Novog, written by Brenda Bennett, Sheila E. - 3:50

B3 - The Glamorous Life, Cello – David Coleman (2), Saxophone [Sax] – Larry Williams, written by Sheila E. - 8:58


    Pressed By – Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester
 
Credits:

    Art Direction – Jeff Ayeroff*, Laura LiPuma, The Starr * Company
    Costume Designer [Wardrobe] – Louis & Vaughn, Marie France (5)
    Directed By – Sheila E., The Starr * Company
    Director Of Photography – Larry Williams (9)
    Hair [Hairdresser] – Earl Jones (6)
    Make-Up – Jayson Jefferys
    Mastered By [Originally Mastered By] – Bernie Grundman
    Mixed By [Sound Mixer] – Bill Jackson, Peggy Mac*, Terry Christian
    Voice [Lead Voice], Percussion [All Percussion] – Sheila E.

Notes:

Catalog number on spine: 9 25107-1
Catalog number on labels: 1-25107

Tiffany blue inner sleeve.
Runouts are etched.

Sheila E. – The Glamorous Life
Label:    Warner Bros. Records – 1-25107, Warner Bros. Records – 9 25107-1
Format:    Vinyl, LP, Album, Winchester Pressing
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre:    Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:    Synth-pop, Funk
 
 
 
 
Viewfinder links:       
         
Jesse Johnson             
Prince         
Purple Rain           
Sheila E.        
         
        
Net links:        
        
         
        
        
         
        
        
YouTube links:        
The Glamorous Life        
         
        
        
         
        
        
        
Styrous® ~ Tuesday, June 4, 2024       
       
 
 














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