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Ramsey Lewis – Sun Goddess (1974 US 1st Pressing – Columbia Records KC 33194) • Condition: Vinyl: VG+ | Jacket: VG (Glossy vinyl with clean red & gold ring Columbia labels; jacket features the iconic radiant golden sun-goddess cover artwork with moderate edge rubbing and surface wear) • Pressing Details: Columbia Records – KC 33194 / AL 33194 | Produced by Ramsey Lewis & Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) | Arranged by Charles Stepney | 1974 US 1st Pressing • Recent Sold Comps: $14.00 – $24.00 (1974 US original Columbia pressings in VG/VG+ condition) Tracklist: Side 1: 1. Sun Goddess (featuring Earth, Wind & Fire / Philip Bailey) 2. Living for the City (Stevie Wonder cover) 3. Love Song Side 2: 1. Jungle Strut 2. Hot Dawgit (featuring Earth, Wind & Fire) 3. Tambura 4. Gemini Rising Certified Gold 1974 crossover jazz-funk and fusion essential from Chicago piano titan Ramsey Lewis. Reunited with his former trio drummer and Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White alongside arranger Charles Stepney, this album creates a lush, euphoric blend of jazz improvisation, funk grooves, and cosmic soul. Highlighted by the timeless 8-minute title cut "Sun Goddess" (featuring Philip Bailey’s soaring falsetto), the uptempo funk hit "Hot Dawgit," and a soulful electric piano cover of Stevie Wonder’s "Living for the City." Heavily sampled across hip-hop by A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, and Dr. Dre. 🚚 Ships within 1 business day in a sturdy vinyl mailer with proper cardboard padding. 📦 Bundle to save on combined shipping! Open to reasonable offers via chat/messages. Keywords: Ramsey Lewis, Sun Goddess, Earth Wind and Fire, Maurice White, Philip Bailey, Charles Stepney, Columbia Records, KC 33194, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion, Soul Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Rare Groove, Sample Material, 1970s Vinyl, 70s Jazz