Bobby Reed - The Time Is Right For Love / If I Don't Love You

Bobby Reed – The Time Is Right For Love / If I Don't Love You | Rare Soul 7 Inch Vinyl Reissue

Cat No: CER008
Label: Celestial Echo
Genre: Soul
Spec: Dinked with Printed Sleeve
Disc Colour: Black
Format: 7 Inch Vinyl

Description:

Celestial Echo brings one of the great double-sided Soul records back into circulation with an officially licensed reissue of Bobby Reed – 'The Time Is Right For Love' / 'If I Don't Love You'. Originally released in 1970, both tracks were written, produced and arranged by legendary songwriter and producer Van McCoy, pairing Reed's beautifully expressive vocals with warm orchestration and irresistible stepping grooves.

Washington D.C. singer Bobby Reed delivered something special across both sides of the original 7 inch. Rather than an obscure discovery being presented as a forgotten novelty, this is a genuine rare Soul classic that has long been prized by dedicated collectors. Two complementary sides make it the kind of record that earns a permanent place in the box.

The A-side, 'The Time Is Right For Love', is an exceptional loved-up Soul stepper. Reed's smooth and emotive vocal performance sits effortlessly alongside Van McCoy's sophisticated arrangement, with lush orchestral touches, an infectious rhythm and a romantic warmth that captures the sound of early-70s Soul at its finest.

Flip the record over for 'If I Don't Love You', a perfect companion piece that carries the same warmth and groove. Once again, Reed's expressive vocals take centre stage, while McCoy's arrangement gives the track the polished musicality and timeless character that made his work so distinctive.

Best known to many for later creating the Disco-era classic 'The Hustle', Van McCoy was already an accomplished songwriter, arranger and producer when these recordings appeared in 1970. Both sides showcase his sophisticated approach to Soul music while capturing Bobby Reed at his most expressive.

Presented as a dinked 7 inch vinyl with printed sleeve, this official Celestial Echo reissue makes both sought-after sides available once again while preserving the romantic feel and original energy of the recordings. Pressed and distributed by Prime Direct Distribution, it's a welcome return for an essential piece of Soul history.

Perfect for DJs and collectors into rare Soul vinyl, 70s Soul, Soul steppers, crossover Soul and beautifully arranged vocal records. Bobby Reed – The Time Is Right For Love / If I Don't Love You is an essential double-sider – two timeless Van McCoy-penned cuts finally back on 7 inch vinyl.

Tracklist:

A1 - The Time Is Right For Love
B1 - If I Don't Love You

Why Buy This Vinyl?

• An officially licensed reissue of one of Bobby Reed's essential rare Soul double-siders, originally released in 1970.
• Both tracks were written, produced and arranged by Van McCoy, the legendary songwriter and producer behind 'The Hustle'.
• 'The Time Is Right For Love' is a beautifully crafted Soul stepper packed with smooth vocals, romantic warmth and rich orchestration.
• Backed with the equally soulful 'If I Don't Love You', making this a genuinely strong double-sided 7 inch for collectors and DJs.
• Ideal for anyone searching for Bobby Reed vinyl, Van McCoy, rare Soul, 70s Soul, Soul steppers and collectible 7 inch vinyl reissues.