What mightve been, is dead and is done, so begins the opening track on Penny Goodwins Portrait of a Gemini. The words are surprisingly somber for an album as beautiful as this, but oddly prophetic. Despite Goodwins unmistakable talent, her sole album Portrait of a Gemini only ever received a private pressing of 2000 copies, and she quickly faded into obscurity afterwards.

Yet, one listen is enough to make it immediately obvious why original pressings of this album have attracted expensive premiums. From the orchestral string arrangements on Today Is The First Day, to the heavenly Hammond organ playing on album closer, Amazing Grace, the immense talent of Goodwin and the musicians supporting her is constantly clear. Even when they take on covers of songs such as Marvin Gayes Whats Goin On and Gil Scott Herons Lady Day & John Coltrane, the singular voice of Goodwin seems to make the songs her own. Perhaps the greatest testament to this albums timelessness is rapper and notorious crate digger, Tyler, the Creators sampling of the latin-jazz infused Slow Hot Wind on his most recent album.

Dont miss this pinnacle of 70s soul, available for the first time in over a decade on limited edition vinyl, now with an iconic Japanese obi-strip!

• Limited Edition Vinyl
• Iconic Japanese Obi-strip
• Includes covers of Marvin Gaye and Gil Scott Heron

PLP-7893 -Artist-Penny Goodwin

• Internal ID: JIT
• Format: Vinyl
• Format Detail: LP Black
• Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 5 business days for this item’s shipment.**
• Genre: Funk
• Released: 7/20/23