Rick James – Throwin Down on vinyl LP. VG. 1982 funk, gold certified, features Grace Slick and The Temptations. Ships from Germany.
About Throwin' Down
A VG condition vinyl pressing of Rick James' gold certified 1982 funk album, following his breakthrough Street Songs and featuring an eclectic cast of guest vocalists including Grace Slick and The Temptations.
Throwin’ Down is the sixth studio album by Rick James, released on 13 May 1982 via the Gordy imprint of Motown Records. Recorded following his major breakthrough Street Songs, the album peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA, featuring guest contributions from Jefferson Airplane’s Grace Slick, vibraphonist Roy Ayers and Motown legends The Temptations. This listing is a VG condition vinyl pressing from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who was Rick James
- About Throwin' Down
- The notable guest vocalists
- Pressing details and buying advice
Fast Facts
- Artist Rick James was a pioneering funk musician, best known for his multi-platinum 1981 album Street Songs and the hit Super Freak.
- Release Throwin’ Down came out on 13 May 1982 via Gordy/Motown Records, peaking at #13 on the Billboard 200 and certified gold by the RIAA.
- Guests Features Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane, vibraphonist Roy Ayers, drummer Narada Michael Walden, and backing vocals from The Temptations.
- Singles Dance Wit’ Me reached #3 on the Billboard R&B chart; Standing On The Top, featuring The Temptations, was also a major hit.
- Recognition Nominated for an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album.
Rick James – Throwin' Down (LP, VG)
Vinyl LP, Gordy/Motown Records
Very Good condition vinyl pressing of Throwin’ Down, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Who Was Rick James?
Rick James emerged as one of the defining voices of early 1980s funk, breaking through commercially with his 1981 album Street Songs, widely regarded by fans and critics as essential listening even for those with only a casual interest in hardcore funk. James wrote, produced and performed nearly everything himself, playing vocals, guitars, bass, harmonica, keyboards, synthesizers and drum machine programming across his catalogue, cementing a reputation as a genuinely singular funk auteur.
About Throwin' Down And Its Notable Guest Vocalists
Recorded at Record Plant Studios in Sausalito and Motown's Hitsville U.S.A. studios in Hollywood, Throwin' Down followed Street Songs with a similarly hard-driving set of hardcore funk, tempered by a handful of expressive soul ballads. The album drew an eclectic and genuinely notable cast of guest contributors: Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane, drummer Narada Michael Walden, and vibraphonist Roy Ayers, whose solo appears on the hit single Dance Wit' Me, which reached number three on the Billboard R&B chart. Elsewhere, Standing On The Top features full backing vocals from Motown legends The Temptations, delivered here in its shorter single edit, with the full length version later surfacing on the Temptations' own album Reunion. AllMusic praised standout cuts including the cynical Money Talks and expressive ballads My Love and Teardrops, while noting the record's occasional tendency to recycle elements of Street Songs' winning formula, an understandable comparison given how influential that earlier album had been.
Critical Reception
- RIAA gold certified, reaching #13 on the Billboard 200
- Features a remarkable and eclectic guest lineup including Grace Slick and The Temptations
- Includes the hit singles Dance Wit’ Me and Standing On The Top
- Strong, expressive ballads alongside hardcore funk cuts
- Not a sealed or mint copy
- Some critics noted it recycles elements of the more celebrated Street Songs
- Niche appeal outside funk and early 80s R&B collectors
What is Throwin' Down by Rick James?
It is James’ sixth studio album, released in 1982 via Gordy/Motown Records, certified gold and peaking at #13 on the Billboard 200.
What condition is this vinyl copy in?
The sleeve is graded Very Good (VG).
Who guests on this album?
Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane, vibraphonist Roy Ayers, drummer Narada Michael Walden, and The Temptations all contribute.
What were the singles from this album?
Dance Wit’ Me reached #3 on the Billboard R&B chart, and Standing On The Top, featuring The Temptations, was also a major hit.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Should You Buy This Copy?
- A gold certified funk record with a genuinely eclectic guest lineup
- VG condition vinyl featuring hit singles Dance Wit' Me and Standing On The Top
- Best suited to fans of Rick James and classic early 80s funk
Throwin’ Down continues Rick James’ hot streak following Street Songs with genuine energy, and this listing offers a VG pressing from a highly rated German seller.