{"product_id":"the-new-birth-it-s-been-a-long-time-vinyl-lp-album-081626","title":"The New Birth - It's Been A Long Time - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl, LP, Album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA Victor, RCA Studios, New York, RCA Studios, Hollywood, RCA Corporation, RCA Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e APL1-0285\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Been A Long Time by The New Birth represents a solid entry in their early-’70s catalog, featuring the soulful \"Pains of Love\" that highlights their emotive vocal style. The album also includes \"Wild Flower,\" a track that not only found success on the charts but later caught the ear of Jamie Foxx, who sampled it on \"Unpredictable.\" These songs helped the album reach number 7 on the Billboard Top R\u0026amp;B LPs chart, reflecting its resonance within the soul scene of the era. Produced by Harvey Fuqua, the record captures the band’s blend of smooth grooves and heartfelt delivery, making it a noteworthy listen for fans of classic soul. This 1973 vinyl pressing carries the natural wear of its age, graded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG\u003c\/a\u003e, so expect some surface noise and visible signs of use during playback. It’s a sturdy copy for those interested in owning a piece of The New Birth’s mid-career work without hunting down a pristine gem. The LP format brings a tactile connection to the era, and having \"It's Been a Long Time\" spinning in your collection is a reminder that sometimes revisiting the past is exactly what keeps the groove alive. It's Been A Long Time - Vinyl, LP, Album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-samples=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eListen \/ sample\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe New Birth* - It's Been A Long Time - Vinyl, LP, Album\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bbsH8cPUD4M\" 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\/7kTfYV2ObiectY53rVOO5V\" 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+ \/ 1973","offer_id":53993208316220,"sku":"DEN00000099","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/NS5qcGVn_e956b987-d0cb-4cfd-8d8b-6690a1b2090d.jpg?v=1786912230","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/the-new-birth-it-s-been-a-long-time-vinyl-lp-album-081626","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}