O.V. Wright – A Nickel and a Nail and the Ace of Spades (1978 Japanese Pressing)

There’s southern soul—and then there’s O.V. Wright. A Nickel and a Nail and the Ace of Spades finds him at his rawest and most regal, with producer Willie Mitchell and the Hi Records house band building velvet-covered blues frameworks for Wright’s wounded, gospel-rooted voice to tear straight through. It's aching, dignified, and completely unforgettable.

Originally released in 1971, this is the 1978 Japanese reissue on Back Beat Records (YS-8047-AB), featuring the obi strip and Japanese-language insert. This edition captures the full analog weight of Wright’s vocal performances—equal parts fire and velvet.

Cover is VG+ with light ring wear; vinyl is NM, clean and glossy. 

For fans of deep southern ballads, gospel-drenched vocals, and the kind of soul music that speaks from the edge of the abyss.

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