Barbara Mason- Yes, I'm Ready-LP

• Format: LP
• Label: ARCTIC, Stilran, Dandelion Music, Fidelity Music, Vernon Music, Tune-Kel Music, Jobete Music, Cotillion Music, Famous Music, Jamie / Guyden Dist. Corp., Arctic Record Company, Long
• Catalog number: A-LPM 1000
• Country: US

Copy notes: Plays great with some static. "Anita" written on cover in red marker. Jacket is close to perfect otherwise, great color and sharp corners.

Barbara Mason’s Yes, I’m Ready marks her 1965 debut, introducing a voice that would go on to secure 14 top 40 hits on the US Billboard R&B chart. The album blends intimate, focused listening with an acoustic ensemble setting, where Mason’s soulful delivery shines on tracks like "Yes, I'm Ready" and "Keep Him." It’s a snapshot of early ’60s soul that feels both personal and poised, offering a heartfelt look at love and longing that stands apart in her catalog. This vintage 1965 pressing carries the charm of its era, housed on vinyl that shows signs of use consistent with a VG grade—expect some surface wear and the possibility of background noise, but fully playable and ready to share Barbara’s early sound. For collectors or listeners drawn to soul’s formative years, this record offers a chance to engage with Mason’s rich storytelling in a format that, much like the artist herself, has aged with quiet dignity rather than fanfare. Sometimes, the real story is in the grooves that have been spun a few times before.

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