Aretha Franklin: One Step Ahead Vinyl 7

If you're not familiar with Aretha Franklin's amazing 'One Step Ahead' from the Moonlight soundtrack, you might recognize it from Mos Def's 'Ms. Fat Booty'. First released in 1965, this 45 - RPM record is one of Aretha's rarest releases. It often sells for over $100 among collectors. At the time of writing, neither the original nor bootleg copies are available online. Be With Records, after re - releasing great classics like Ahmad Jamal's The Awakening, Ned Doheny's Hard Candy, and Leon Ware's self - titled album on vinyl, chose this as their first 7 - inch release. The flip side features Aretha's beautiful version of 'I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face', originally recorded by Justine Washington a few years earlier. It comes in a large - hole 45 format and is housed in a Be With disco sleeve. Highly recommended. Music label: Be With Records 2017. Reviewed by Mr. Fat Booty 02/2018.

Using this vinyl record is easy. Just place it on a working turntable and use the tonearm to drop the needle gently onto the record's grooves. Start from the outer edge to play the music. When you're done listening, lift the tonearm carefully and return it to its rest position. To keep this rare vinyl in good condition, always handle it by the edges to avoid fingerprints and scratches on the playing surface. Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Don't stack too many records on top of it to prevent warping. If it gets dirty, use a soft, anti - static record brush to gently clean the grooves. And enjoy this piece of Aretha Franklin's musical history again and again.