Gloria Scott – What Am I Gonna Do | Soul 12 Inch Vinyl LP Reissue
Cat No: SSLP003P
Label: Selector Series
Genre: Soul
Spec: Picture Sleeve
Disc Colour: Black
Format: 12 Inch Vinyl LP
Description:
Gloria Scott's 'What Am I Gonna Do' is widely regarded as one of the greatest soul albums of its era — a stunning 1974 masterpiece produced by the legendary Barry White. Combining lush instrumentation, sweeping strings and rich arrangements with Scott's remarkable vocal ability and deeply emotive delivery, the album has become a highly sought-after favourite among soul collectors and DJs.
From the impeccable opening title track, 'What Am I Gonna Do', through to the Modern Soul favourite '(A Case Of) Too Much Love Makin'', the album is packed with enduring classics. Scott's powerful yet soulful vocals sit beautifully alongside Barry White's distinctive production, with the combination of sophisticated orchestration, warm rhythm sections and emotional songwriting giving the record its timeless quality.
The album's quieter moments are equally compelling. Soulful ballads including 'It's Better To Have No Love' and 'Love Me, Love Me, Love Me Or Leave Me, Leave Me, Leave Me' showcase Scott's ability to deliver vulnerability and emotion with incredible depth, while the propulsive rhythm and sweeping strings of 'What Am I Gonna Do' provide one of the record's defining moments.
Originally released in 1974, the LP was initially overlooked commercially but has since achieved legendary status among Modern Soul and rare soul collectors. Original copies have become extremely rare, with sought-after pressings changing hands for over £100. Now, more than 50 years after its original release, Selector Series brings this essential album back to vinyl as an officially licensed and lovingly reissued edition.
A genuinely essential record for anyone interested in soul vinyl, rare groove, Modern Soul and the extraordinary production work of Barry White. If you're looking to add one of the essential lost classics of 1970s soul to your collection, 'What Am I Gonna Do' deserves a place on the shelf.
Perfect for DJs and collectors into soul vinyl LPs, Modern Soul, rare soul, smooth R&B and the classic productions of Barry White.
Tracklist:
A1 - What Am I Gonna Do
A2 - It's Better To Have No Love
A3 - I Think Of You
A4 - Love Me, Love Me, Love Me Or Leave Me, Leave Me, Leave Me
B1 - I Just Couldn't Take A Goodbye
B2 - That's What You Say (Everytime You're Near Me)
B3 - (A Case Of) Too Much Love Makin'
B4 - Help Me Get Off This Merry-Go-Round
Why Buy This Vinyl?
- Widely regarded as one of the greatest soul albums of the 1970s, originally released in 1974.
- Masterfully produced by legendary soul figure Barry White, featuring lush orchestration and Scott's exceptional vocals.
- Includes the Modern Soul favourite '(A Case Of) Too Much Love Makin'' alongside a complete album of soul classics.
- Original copies are extremely rare and have changed hands for £100+ on the collector's market.
- Officially licensed and lovingly reissued by Selector Series — essential for fans of soul vinyl LPs, Modern Soul and rare groove.
