Teddy Pendergrass
Joy
$5.00
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Rediscover the magic of late-’80s soul with this original 1988 pressing of Teddy Pendergrass’s Joy, a landmark album that marked his triumphant return to form after overcoming personal adversity. Released on Elektra Records, Joy was a critical and commercial success, peaking at No. 2 on the R&B charts and earning a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male15. The title track soared to No. 1 on the R&B singles chart, cementing Pendergrass’s legacy as one of soul’s most enduring voices5.
This used vinyl copy features a sleeve graded (VG) Very Good, showing moderate wear and some visible creasing, while the record itself is graded (G+) Good Plus, with light scratches and surface marks that may produce some background noise but do not overpower the music. The album’s sophisticated production, led by Reggie and Vincent Calloway, Nick Martinelli, Miles Jaye, and Pendergrass himself, introduced a sleek, urbane sound reminiscent of Luther Vandross’s best work15.
Little-known fact: Joy was recorded in three different cities—Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles—bringing together a diverse group of musicians and producers to craft its signature sound1. Notably, this was Pendergrass’s highest-charting album since 1979, and its success reaffirmed his place in the soul pantheon after his life-changing 1982 accident5.
Track highlights:
“Joy”
“2 A.M.”
“Love Is the Power”
“This Is the Last Time”
A must-have for collectors and soul aficionados, this copy offers a piece of music history with authentic vintage character.