Twist Around
James Brown
250 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 4758295 |
| Excel File Row | 197 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:02:21 |
| Pressing Year | 1962 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | US |
| Record Label | KING |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | 771 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | K-12-771-A-1 |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | K-12-771-B-2 |
| Sleeve Condition | VG |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Funk / Soul |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
"Twist Around" is a clear example of King Records' commercial strategy and James Brown's versatility, or sometimes necessity. In 1962, the Twist phenomenon dominated the dance floors, and the label didn't want to miss the opportunity to get its "Godfather of Soul" to ride the wave, despite the genre not being his most authentic style. This album, a first pressing from 1962, represents a curious discographical aside, a bridge between his initial R&B successes and the subsequent, explosive emergence of funk, culminating with "Live at the Apollo" the following year. Many tracks were hastily arranged to fit the trend, with a less raw production compared to his more iconic material, making it a fascinating document of how an artist of such calibre could bend to trends while maintaining, albeit subtly, his unmistakable energy. It's a record that, while not among his masterpieces, highlights the pressure of the industry and Brown's ability to navigate the market without entirely losing his identity, providing a unique perspective on his career during that period.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Hold It
- A2 - Scratch
- A3 - Night Train
- A4 - The Wobble
- A5 - Night Flying
- A6 - Just A Little Bit Of Everything
- B1 - Doin' Everything
- B2 - Suds
- B3 - Tonk Game
- B4 - Switch-A-Roo
- B5 - Bushy Tail
- B6 - Cross Firing
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