The WhispersImagination

Label:

Solar – BZL1-3578

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , Indianapolis Pressing

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Funk / Soul

Style:

Disco

Tracklist

A1 Imagination
Arranged By [Horns], TrumpetDean Boysen
Arranged By [Rhythm]Larry White
Arranged By [Strings]Gene Dozier
BassDavid Agent
DrumsRichard Aevon*
GuitarStephen Shockley
KeyboardsAlbert DeGracia*
SaxophoneRuben Laxamana
TromboneRoss Wilson
Written-ByLarry White
6:13
A2 It's A Love Thing
Arranged By [Horns, Strings], Contractor [Horns]Gene Dozier
Arranged By [Vocals], Bass, Co-producerLeon Sylvers, III*
DrumsWardell Potts, Jr.*
GuitarStephen Shockley
KeyboardsWilliam Shelby
PercussionHarvey Mason
Written-ByWilliam Shelby
5:09
A3 Say You (Would Love For Me Too)
Soloist, SaxophoneMelecio Magdaluyo
Written-ByNicholas Caldwell
5:00
A4 Continental Shuffle
KeyboardsMark Adam Wood, Jr.
Written-ByMark A. Wood, Jr.*
4:31
B1 I Can Make It Better
Arranged By [Horns, Strings], Contractor [Horns]Gene Dozier
Arranged By [Vocals], Bass, Co-producerLeon Sylvers, III*
DrumsWardell Potts, Jr.*
GuitarStephen Shockley
KeyboardsWilliam Shelby
PercussionHarvey Mason
Written-ByWilliam Shelby
7:13
B2 Girl I Need You
Arranged By [Horns], TrumpetDean Boysen
Arranged By [Rhythm]Larry White
Arranged By [Strings]Gene Dozier
BassDavid Agent
DrumsRichard Aevon*
GuitarStephen Shockley
KeyboardsAlbert DeGracia*
SaxophoneRuben Laxamana
TromboneRoss Wilson
Written-ByLarry White
4:17
B3 Up On Soul Train
Arranged By [Horns]Ron Kirsey*
Arranged By [Strings]Bruce Miller (2)
Producer, Arranged By [Horns], Written-ByDon Cornelius
5:17
B4 Fantasy
Bass, GuitarWerner "Bear" Schuchner*
DrumsAhaguna Sun
KeyboardsGreg Phillinganes
Written-ByWerner Schuchner
4:20

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Dick Griffey Productions
  • Copyright ©Solar Records
  • Recorded AtStudio Masters
  • Mixed AtLarrabee Sound Studios
  • Mastered AtCapitol Mastering
  • Pressed ByRCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
  • Distributed ByRCA Records
  • Manufactured ByRCA Records
  • Published BySpectrum VII
  • Published ByYours, Mine & Ours
  • Published ByMykinda Music
  • Published ByHip Trip Music
  • Published ByWhisperdex Music
  • Published ByCircle Ⓛ Publishing
  • Published ByBig Train Music

Credits

  • A&R [A & R Coordination]Marge Meoli
  • Arranged By [Horns, Strings], Contractor [Horns], TrumpetJohn Parrish
  • Arranged By [Vocals]Nicholas Caldwell
  • Art DirectionHenry Vizcarra
  • BassMelvin Coleman (2)
  • Concept By [Album Concept]Nicholas Caldwell
  • Contractor [Strings]Janice Gower
  • DrumsKirk Perkins
  • FluteMelecio Megdaluyo*
  • French HornSidney Muldrew*
  • GuitarLarry White
  • KeyboardsKossi Gardner
  • Mastered ByWally Traugott
  • Mixed By, Recorded BySteve Hodge
  • PercussionKarl Dickens
  • Photography ByScott Hensel
  • ProducerThe Whispers
  • Recorded ByBob Brown (5)
  • SaxophoneSonny Lewis
  • TromboneKraig Kilbey*
  • TrumpetOscar Brashear

Notes

RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis pressing denoted by "I" stamp in runouts.

Recorded at Studio Masters, Los Angeles, CA.
Mixed at Larrabee Sound, Los Angeles, CA.
Mastered at Capitol Records, Los Angeles, CA.

Cover incorrectly credits Larry White for horn arrangements.

Publishers:
A1 & B2: Spectrum VII, Your's, Mine & Ours - ASCAP
A2: Spectrum VII, Mykinda Music - ASCAP
A3 & B4: Hip-Trip Music & Whisperdex Music - BMI
A4: Spectrum VII & Circle Ⓛ Publishing - ASCAP
B1: Spectrum VII & Mykinda Music & Circle Ⓛ Publishing - ASCAP
B3: Big Train Music - BMI

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Rights Society (A1, A2, A4 to B2): ASCAP
  • Rights Society (A3, B3, B4): BMI
  • Matrix / Runout (Label A): BZL1-3578-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label B): BZL1-3578-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A variant 1): MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally I A3V BZL1-3578-A 2S
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B variant 1): MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally I A4V BZL1-3578-B 1S
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A variant 2): MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally I A3O BZL1-3578-A 2S
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B variant 2): MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally I A4H BZL1-3578-B 1S
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A variant 3): MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally I A3O BZL1-3578-A 2S
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B variant 3): MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally I A4V BZL1-3578-B 2S
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A variant 4): MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally I A1S BZL1-3578-A 2S
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B variant 4): MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally I A1Q BZL1-3578-B 1S

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Imagination (LP, Album) RCA Victor ZL 13578 1980
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Imagination (LP, Album) RCA FL 13578 1980
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Imagination (LP, Album) Solar SOLA 7, FL 13578 UK 1980
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Imagination (LP, Album) RCA Victor BZL1-3578 Canada 1980
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Imagination (LP, Album) RCA Victor BZL1 3578 Australia & New Zealand 1980

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Reviews

  • newecreator's avatar
    newecreator
    Man, they should at least fix the album art on digital and streaming. That wonky album art is painful.
    • New.Love.Unlimited's avatar
      Phenomenal record. I love a lot of the Whispers records, but this one top to bottom is my favorite. Funky as hell, top notch production. interesting transitions, harmonies, vocal moves and stacked melodies. Pay attention to the bass on this record... it's phenomenal!

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