Roberta Flack – First Take (1972 Japan Pressing)

Roberta Flack’s First Take is one of those rare debut albums that arrived fully formed—with quiet force, emotional depth, and a voice that reshaped soul music’s possibilities. Originally released in 1969, this is an album that feels both intimate and immense.

Arranged and produced with care by Joel Dorn, First Take blends soul, folk, jazz, and classical influences into a sound that’s uniquely Flack’s: understated but powerful, meticulous but deeply emotional. It’s not just a document of vocal brilliance—it’s a landmark in introspective, genre-blurring Black artistry.

This copy is the 1972 Japan original pressing on Atlantic Records (P-8242A)—a beautifully made edition that includes the obi strip and maintains that rich analog warmth. Cover is NM with only a small corner crease. Vinyl is NM, glossy and unplayed-looking.

A foundational soul album—flawlessly preserved and essential in any serious collection.

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