The Temptations Cloud Nine VINYL 2LP
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| Artist: | The Temptations |
| Title: | The Temptations Cloud Nine MFSL numbered 180 Gram 45RPM BLACK VINYL 2 LP |
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| Released: | 20/03/2026 |
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| Format: | VINYL 2LP |
| Country | EU/US |
| Barcode: | 821797262118 |
| Catalogue number: | 821797262118 |
| SKU: | WLF24565 |
| Condition: | NEW |
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| Categories: | Releases Announced week ending: 23-1-2026 |
Edition Highlights
Cloud Nine represents one of the most radical and influential turning points in Motown history. Released in 1969, the album shattered expectations of what a Temptations record could be, merging traditional soul with psychedelic textures, socially conscious themes, and ambitious studio experimentation. Under Norman Whitfield’s direction, the group embraced extended forms, layered instrumentation, and a more adventurous sonic palette, creating a record that helped define the emerging psychedelic soul movement.
This MFSL 45RPM edition finally presents Cloud Nine with the scale and resolution its production demands. Cut across four sides at 45RPM, the album benefits from wider groove spacing, resulting in enhanced clarity, deeper bass, and a more expansive soundstage than previous pressings. The Funk Brothers’ performances gain new weight and definition, from the snap of the snare and shimmer of cymbals to the elasticity of the bass lines and the texture of the percussion. Vocal harmonies are rendered with striking realism, making each of the five members’ timbres easily distinguishable within the group blend.
Beyond sonic improvements, this pressing highlights the album’s structural ambition. Psychedelic excursions like the title track and the nearly ten-minute “Run Away Child, Running Wild” sit alongside classic Motown soul cuts, demonstrating the Temptations’ ability to evolve without abandoning their roots. Limited to 3,000 numbered copies and presented in a Stoughton gatefold, this MFSL release stands as both a definitive listening experience and a historically significant collector’s piece—essential for anyone seeking the most complete and revealing presentation of one of Motown’s boldest artistic statements.
A1: Cloud Nine
A2: I Heard It Through The Grapevine
B1: Run Away Child, Running Wild
C1: Love Is A Hurtin’ Thing
C2: Hey Girl
C3: Why Did She Have To Leave Me (Why Did She Have To Go)
C4: I Need Your Lovin’
D1: Don’t Let Him Take Your Love From Me
D2: I Gotta Find A Way (To Get You Back)
D3: Gonna Keep On Tryin’ Till I Win Your Love
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