{"product_id":"ray-parker-jr-the-other-woman","title":"Ray Parker Jr. – The Other Woman","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRay Parker Jr.'s 1982 solo debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWhile Ray Parker Jr. is strongly associated with \"Ghostbusters,\" this album predates that hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe title track, \"The Other Woman,\" is a funk\/rock tune with a striking distorted guitar sound that intentionally deviated from the R\u0026amp;B style of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWhat's interesting is that Ray played most of the instruments on the track himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eHe recorded the guitar, bass, and drums on his own, and there is even a story that he played the bass line—with Sly \u0026amp; The Family Stone in mind—while Larry Graham was actually in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAs a result, \"The Other Woman\" became a major hit for Ray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis record is not just a source for flashy samples; it captures an era when 80s Black Music was freely expanding into R\u0026amp;B, Funk, and Rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDigging for records like this lets you see a different side of an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eLabel: Arista\u003cbr\u003eCatalog: 25RS-156\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1982\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Japan\u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP \/ Stereo\u003cbr\u003eGenre: R\u0026amp;B \/ Funk \/ Soul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Excellent \/ OBI\u003cbr\u003eVinyl: VG \/ Beautiful condition\u003cbr\u003eCenter Label Sticker: Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※This is a personal item stored at home.\u003cbr\u003e※As this is a used record, there may be minor scuffs due to age or signs of wear from storage.\u003cbr\u003e※Although the disc is in beautiful condition, we have graded it as VG based on our store standards. Please understand the nature of used records before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50968947785967,"sku":null,"price":1870.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20261007_203351.jpg?v=1791376323","url":"https:\/\/vesperandco.jp\/en\/products\/ray-parker-jr-the-other-woman","provider":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}