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Ohio Players - Observations In Time [2LP Green]

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Observations In Time [2LP Green] Vinyl

Name: Ohio Players - Observations In Time [2LP Green]
Brand: Alliance Entertainment
SKU: 5060767443804
Price: 47.99 USD
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Ohio Players Vinyl Records

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Get ready to groove back to where it all began with Observations in Time, the 1969 debut album from the legendary Ohio Players, now reissued on double translucent green vinyl.

Before the platinum hits and risqué album covers, this record laid the groundwork for one of funk’s most influential careers—raw, soulful, and irresistibly cool.

Originally released on the Capitol label, Observations in Time was a regional smash around Dayton, Ohio, and it’s not hard to hear why. The Players blend gritty R&B, early funk, and a splash of psychedelic soul with tight musicianship and buckets of attitude. Tracks like “Here Today and Gone Tomorrow” and “Street Party” simmer with energy and showcase their early mastery of rhythm and groove.

The horn sections are punchy, the vocals smooth yet fiery, and the band’s chemistry is undeniable. This is funk in its formative stage—earthy, unpolished, and totally magnetic. There’s a sense of freedom on this record, as the Ohio Players stretch out across genres and plant the seeds of the groundbreaking sound that would soon make them household names.

Now pressed on green translucent vinyl, this 2LP edition adds a vibrant visual twist to an already rich sonic experience. Observations in Time isn’t just a debut—it’s the spark that lit the funk fire.

UPC: 5060767443804

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Ohio Players - Observations In Time [2LP Green]

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