Follow My Mind, Jimmy Cliff

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$70.00
Artist - Jimmy Cliff
Format - 12" Album
Genre - Reggae and Funk
Year - 2022
Country - United States
Grading (record) - Very Good Plus
Grading (sleeve) - Very Good Plus

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Jimmy Cliff – Follow My Mind

Artist: Jimmy Cliff

Title: Follow My Mind

Album Type: Studio Album

Original Release Date: 1975

Label: Reprise Records

Genre: Reggae / Roots Reggae / Soul / Funk

Background & Production Released during the mid-70s when Jimmy Cliff was a global ambassador for Jamaican music, Follow My Mind showcases his unique ability to bridge the gap between traditional Roots Reggae and international R&B. Produced by the band and recorded at Dynamic Sounds Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, the album followed his massive success with the film The Harder They Come. It represents a more mature, socially conscious period for Cliff, where he began to experiment with slicker production values and soulful arrangements while maintaining the revolutionary spirit of reggae.

Musical Composition & Style The album is a vibrant mix of upbeat, rhythmic celebration and introspective balladry.

  • The "Soul-Reggae" Fusion: Tracks like "The Jam" and "Look at the Mountains" feature a heavy funk influence, utilizing brass sections and tight percussion that reflected the influence of the American soul scene on Jamaican artists.

  • Protest & Spirituality: The title track "Follow My Mind" and the powerful "Hypocrites" deal with themes of integrity, self-reliance, and social justice, delivered with Cliff's clear, emotive tenor vocals that set him apart from the more grit-heavy "toasting" styles of the era.

  • Worldly Influence: Cliff's songwriting on this record leans into a "global" pop sensibility, making the music accessible to a wide audience without sacrificing its authentic island heartbeat.

Legacy & Collector Notes While often overshadowed by his earlier hits, Follow My Mind is highly regarded by reggae aficionados for its high production quality and artistic consistency. It captures a moment when reggae was becoming a polished, worldwide phenomenon. For vinyl collectors, original pressings on the Reprise (Warner) label are prized for their clean, deep bass response and warm analog mid-range. It is an essential inventory item for any store specializing in World Music, Reggae, or 1970s Soul.

  • Keywords: Jimmy Cliff, Follow My Mind, Reggae Vinyl, Roots Reggae, Reprise Records, 1975 Rock, Jamaican Soul, The Harder They Come, World Music.

  • Collection Ideas: Reggae Legends, 70s Soul & Groove, World Music Essentials, Roots & Culture.

  • Related Artists: Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Toots & The Maytals, Burning Spear, Desmond Dekker.
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MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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