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Aretha Franklin - Young, Gifted and Black (Atlantic SD 7213, 1972) US Stereo LP

Aretha Franklin Young, Gifted and Black 1972 Atlantic vinyl LP record label and grooves - view 1
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Estimated value

$25 - $50

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

Category

Vinyl Records

Brand

Atlantic Records

Era

1972

Origin

United States

Artist / Creator

Aretha Franklin

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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ARETHA FRANKLIN - YOUNG, GIFTED AND BLACK (ATLANTIC SD 7213, 1972) US STEREO LP: IDENTIFICATION

United States 12-inch vinyl LP pressing of Aretha Franklin's 1972 studio album Young, Gifted and Black on Atlantic Records, catalog number SD 7213. The center label features the standard green and orange Atlantic design with the 1841 Broadway, New York address printed in the lower rim text. Side One matrix prefix reads ST-A-712389, containing six tracks including Day Dreaming and Rock Steady.

PRESSING HISTORY

Recorded between 1970 and 1971 at Atlantic Studios and Criteria Studios with producers Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd, and Arif Mardin, this album was released by Atlantic Records on January 24, 1972. The 1841 Broadway address on the label rims verifies this as a first-generation pressing, as Atlantic ...
Recorded between 1970 and 1971 at Atlantic Studios and Criteria Studios with producers Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd, and Arif Mardin, this album was released by Atlantic Records on January 24, 1972. The 1841 Broadway address on the label rims verifies this as a first-generation pressing, as Atlantic transitioned its label address to 75 Rockefeller Plaza in late 1973.

COLLECTOR NOTES

1

The album earned Franklin the 1973 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

2

Donny Hathaway arranged the gospel-infused title track, which Nina Simone originally composed in 1969.

SCARCITY

Ordinary40-55%
CommonLegendary

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Typical Characteristics

  • Moderate production runs
  • Common at estate sales
  • Entry-level collectibles

Confidence Factors

  • Original 1841 Broadway label rim text matches 1972 first-issue pressings.
How does authenticity detection work?

AUDIOPHILE'S ASSESSMENT

Record Collector & Pressing Specialist

Vinyl Expert

High confidence based on visible Atlantic SD 7213 center label details, correct track configuration, and verifiable 1841 Broadway manufacturing rim text.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Rim text specifies 'MFG. BY ATLANTIC RECORDING CORP., 1841 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, N.Y.', which dates the pressing between 1972 and mid-1973.

CONDITION & GRADE

VG+ (vinyl)

Grading breakdown

Grooves show high gloss with only minor superficial paper scuffs that do not penetrate the vinyl; the center spindle hole shows negligible contact marks, and the outer jacket is not fully visible for evaluation.

Condition

The vinyl retains strong gloss across the grooves with minimal superficial sleeve hairlines visible under direct overhead lighting. Center label is intact with sharp typography, no spindle wear tears, and no ink handwriting.

RECORD MARKET VALUE

$25 - $50

Updated: Oct 30, 2026

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How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

What Aligned

  • User stated 'Original/Authentic' which aligns with the 1841 Broadway perimeter text indicating a 1972 first pressing run.
  • User indicated 'Minor wear' which aligns with the glossy playing surface and clean spindle hole.

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