Skin Tight (1974)

Skin Tight was a major turning point for the Ohio Players, who had enjoyed several hits on black radio (including "Pain," "Funky Worm," "Varee Is Love," and "I Wanna Hear From You") but hadn't been huge. Switching from Westbound to Mercury, the Dayton funksters became exactly that -- huge -- and went from enjoying a cult following to being one of the most celebrated funk bands of the 1970s. With Skin Tight, the band's erotic album covers went from employing bizarre S&M/bondage imagery to being more Playboy-ish, and its ... Read More

Skin Tight was a major turning point for the Ohio Players, who had enjoyed several hits on black radio (including "Pain," "Funky Worm," "Varee Is Love," and "I Wanna Hear From You") but hadn't been huge. Switching from Westbound to Mercury, the Dayton funksters became exactly that -- huge -- and went from enjoying a cult following to being one of the most celebrated funk bands of the 1970s. With Skin Tight, the band's erotic album covers went from employing bizarre S&M/bondage imagery to being more Playboy-ish, and its music became less abstract (but remained quite risk-taking and unpredictable). The title song and "Jive Turkey" are down and dirty funk classics, and the jazz-influenced "Heaven Must Be Like This" illustrates the fact that the Players could also be captivatingly romantic. ~ Alex Henderson, Rovi Read Less

• All from $7.97
• Used Music from $7.97

• All Copies (2)
• CD (2)
• Choose Release (7)

• Music Details
• Seller
• Sort Seller Rating Price: Low to High Price: High to Low Condition Condition: Reverse Release Date Release Date: Rev Sellers Near Me

• CD, Good 1994, Mercury UPC: 042284834520 See Item Details ▾

  The Yard Sale Store BEST Narrowsburg, NY, USA

  $7.97 $11.98 Add to Cart Add this copy of Skin Tight to cart. $7.97, good condition, Sold by The Yard Sale Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Narrowsburg, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Mercury.

  	Edition: 1994, Mercury CD, Good	Details: UPC: 042284834520 Discs: 1 Label: Mercury Released: April 16, 1991 Alibris ID: 16529370379	Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.99 Trackable Expedited: $9.19 Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
  Seller's Description: Good in good packaging. Originally released: 1974. PROFESSIONALLY POLISHED MUSIC CD with original printed insert. We will polish the CD for a smooth listening experience. You will receive a good set. Ships in a new, cloth, drawstring gift bag. Enjoy this reliable MUSIC CD performance.
  ► Contact This Seller
  Hide Details ▴

• CD, Good MERCURY RECORDS See Item Details ▾

  Half Price Books Inc HIGH Dallas, TX, USA

  $19.25 Add to Cart Add this copy of Skin Tight to cart. $19.25, good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published by MERCURY RECORDS.

  	Edition: MERCURY RECORDS CD, Good	Details: Label: MERCURY RECORDS Alibris ID: 17946071992	Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.99 Trackable Expedited: $9.19 Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
  Seller's Description: Good. Providing great vinyl and media since 1972. All used records are inspected and guaranteed. May have wear and minor issues from previous owner. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
  ► Contact This Seller
  Hide Details ▴

2017, UPC: 8435395500958 CD See All	2016, UPC: 3700477825096 LP See All
2014, UPC: 4988005846211 CD See All	1994, Mercury UPC: 042284834520 CD See All from $7.97
1994, Mercury UPC: 042284834544 Cassette See All	1991, Mercury UPC: 411378061485 LP See All
UPC: 602547996275 See All