{"product_id":"aretha-franklin-aretha-lp-101526-den00001258","title":"Aretha Franklin - Aretha - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arista, Arista Records, Inc., Columbia House, Arista Records, Inc., Perfection Light Productions, Arista Records, Inc., Arista Records, Inc., Tarpan Studios, The Plant Studios, The\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e AL-8442\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopy notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e in shrink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAretha’s 1980 album Aretha offers a rich blend of focused listening experiences, shaped by the deft arrangements of Arif Mardin and the soulful presence of Aretha Franklin herself. This record features an intimate mix of acoustic ensemble performances, subtle synthesizer touches from David Foster, and a string section that adds warmth without overwhelming the core grooves. Tracks like \"Jimmy Lee\" and \"I Knew You Were Waiting\" demonstrate the queen of soul’s ability to balance emotional depth with polished production, a testament to the collaborative effort of producers Arif Mardin, Chuck Jackson, and Aretha Franklin. This 1986 pressing presents the album on vinyl with a clean, glossy surface showing only minor light marks typical of careful use, offering a listening experience free from distracting noise. The vinyl’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG++\u003c\/a\u003e condition means it’s ready for attentive playback without the need for further polish. For collectors and listeners alike, it’s a solid edition that sits comfortably alongside other late-career highlights without demanding a front-row seat. After all, not every record needs to shout to be heard—sometimes it’s the ones that quietly command attention that deserve the most respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAretha Franklin - Aretha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJimmy Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Knew You Were Waiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo You Still Remember\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJumpin' Jack Flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock-A-Lott\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Angel Cries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe'll Come Along\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf You Need My Love Tonight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook To The Rainbow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wNwUQJzPY20\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/0RemO3TlI1NdaeWqdE4E9H\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG++ \/ VG+ \/ 1986","offer_id":67677661462844,"sku":"DEN00001258","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/NzQtMTkxNS5qcGVn.jpg?v=1792104801","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/aretha-franklin-aretha-lp-101526-den00001258","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}