David Axelrod – The Auction
Tracklist
| A1 | Oh! Freedom | 1:20 | |
| A2 | The Auction | 6:43 | |
| A3 | Sympathy | 5:43 | |
| A4 | Freedom | 4:29 | |
| B1 | The Leading Citizen | 5:08 | |
| B2 | The Debt | 4:19 | |
| B3 | Be Proud - My Race | 4:43 | |
| B4 | Oh! Freedom | 0:34 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – MCA Records, Inc.
- Manufactured By – MCA Records, Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – MCA Records, Inc.
- Copyright © – MCA Records, Inc.
- Published By – Scanion Music
- Recorded At – MCA Recording Studios
- Pressed By – MCA Pressing Plant, Pinckneyville
Credits
- Bass – James Hughart*
- Chorus – Vennetta Fields*
- Chorus [Leader] – Billie Barnum
- Composed By, Arranged By – David Axelrod
- Conductor – Earl Palmer
- Congas – King Errison*
- Drums – John Guerin
- Engineer [Mastering] – Darrell Johnson
- Engineer [Recording] – Brian Ingoldsby
- Guitar – Lou Morell*
- Piano, Electric Piano – Joe Sample
- Producer – David Axelrod
- Reeds, Woodwind – William Green
- Trombone – Lew McCreary
- Trumpet – Paul Hubinon
- Vibraphone, Tambourine – Gary Coleman
Notes
MCA, Pinckneyville pressing variant as indicated by a small diamond in the label matrix of side 2.
Comes in gatefold sleeve.
Comes in gatefold sleeve.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 7-13044
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 7-13045◆
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, Hand-Etched): MG-7-13044 W-4 2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, Hand-Etched): MG-7-13045 W-4 2
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Pressing Plant ID (Etched both sides runout): 2
- Pressing Plant ID (End of label matrix side B): ◆
Other Versions (5 of 8)
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New Submission
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The Auction (LP, Album) | MCA Records | MUPS 472 | UK | 1972 | ||
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New Submission
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The Auction (LP, Album, Gatefold) | Decca | DL 7-5355 | Canada | 1972 | ||
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The Auction (LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold) | Decca | DL 75355, DL 5355, DL7-5355 | US | 2006 | ||
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The Auction (LP, Album, Promo, Stereo) | MCA Records | MCA-5136, MAP/S 6073 | Japan | Unknown | ||
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New Submission
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The Auction (LP, Album, Gatefold) | Decca | DL 75355, DL 7-5355 | US | Unknown |
Recommendations
Reviews
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Billboard sez… “We’re SOLD on The AUCTION!!!” But MCA should have sold a movie too, without one this is still a curious concept album that sunk in its original context. However, the concept of players in this POV predated Haley’s “Roots” by several years. Just imagine copies of this LP circulating among college students in a tender post Civil Rights Act era. A rarity to find in good condition. -
Axe somehow manages to provide a funky/soulful back drop for his album The Auction. Yes. The album's narrative revolves around the injustices of slavery. Yes. This album cover may not be the best choice to prop up in your living room with one of those fancy record frames. But, yes, if you are a fan of Axe's you should add this album to your collection. Granted, this album doesn't come near the geniusness of his first few albums, but if you enjoyed Strange Ladies, Seriously Deep or even Cannonball Adderley's Big Man/John Henry album you will appreciate this one too.
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