Whitney Houston Self-Titled CS (1985)

Details: Whitney Houston's classic first album (self-titled) released on Arista Records in 1985. Previously owned cassette, club edition press, comes in a pad-printed clear cassette shell. Tiny cassette Whitney Houston fold-out poster announcing the release of live Whitney Houston VHS (included).

Description: "Music allows us to feel an array of emotions and is one of the universal aspects of the human experience. It can be the cause of laughter or the reason for momentary sadness. It sparks fond memories and serves as a time stamp of the most pivotal points in our lives. The music industry is forever changing, and even the most skilled of artists can fade into obscurity if they fail to adapt. Musicians come and they go, but every so often, the universe grants us a generational talent — someone with the potential to reset the status quo. Few artists are able to find that rare balance of critical and commercial success at any point in their career, especially their first effort. Whitney Houston’s 1985 self-titled debut album exceeded expectations and helped her reach immeasurable heights as a solo artist.

Not only did Whitney Houston spend 14 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard 200, but it also served as an introduction to an artist that exhibited vocal ability that was nothing short of perfection. The creation of this album began three years prior in Manhattan, New York, at the Seventh Avenue South nightclub. The prophetic ear of Arista Records’ A&R Gerry Griffith, along with the careful curation of legendary producer and executive Clive Davis, assisted in crafting an album that traversed the line between the genres of R&B and pop music. Initially, Davis had difficulty finding songs that “fit” the feel of the album, and many producers passed on the opportunity to contribute to Houston’s eponymous project. As time progressed, notable musicians such as Jermaine Jackson, Narada Michael Walden, Kashif, and Michael Masser offered their production skills, and Houston was able to begin recording an album that ultimately would contain three No. 1 singles, earn five Grammy nominations, and attain the title of “classic” in the eyes of fans and critics alike. - Okla Jones, Consequence of Sound

Grade: VG+ (Cover/Cassette)

TRACK LISTING SIDE A:

A1. You Give Good Love
A2. Thinking About You
A3. Someone For Me
A4. Saving All My Love For You
A5. Nobody Loves Me Like You Do

TRACK LISTING SIDE B:

B1. How Will I Know
B2. All At Once
B3. Take Good Care Of My Heart
B4. Greatest Love Of All
B5. Hold Me