Various Artists – Super Bad: 24 Original Hits - 24 Original Stars (Vinyl LP)

This is a classic early-1970s K-Tel budget compilation album, packed with 24 prime soul, funk, and R&B tracks from 1971–1973, capturing the vibrant sound of the era’s black music explosion. K-Tel was famous for affordable TV-advertised “greatest hits” LPs, and Super Bad (a play on “super bad” meaning excellent/groovy) delivers an instant party playlist of hits that dominated UK and US charts.

The front cover explodes with a chaotic, colorful graffiti-style design — dripping paint splatters in reds, yellows, greens, and blues over a black background, with artist names and song titles scrawled like street art (e.g., “SOUL BROTHER,” “HAPPY,” “WHAT’S GOING ON,” “BABY,” “DO IT”). The bold white text shouts “24 ORIGINAL HITS • 24 ORIGINAL STARS” at the top, “SUPER BAD” in huge dripping letters across the middle, and the K-Tel logo (with “K-Tel International” circle emblem) in the corner.

The back cover continues the dripping-paint aesthetic, with a large yellow-framed panel listing all 24 tracks (12 per side), artists, and publishers/copyright years:

Side One

1.  Step By Step – Joe Simon (1973)

2.  That Lady – Isley Brothers (1973)

3.  Love On A Mountain Top – Robert Knight (1973)

4.  If You Want Me To Stay – Sly & The Family Stone (1973)

5.  It Hurts So Good – Millie Jackson (1973)

6.  Lonely Days Lonely Nights – Don Downing (1973)

7.  Yes We Can Can – Pointer Sisters (1973)

8.  I’m Doin’ Fine Now – New York City (1972)

9.  Dirty Ol’ Man – The Three Degrees (1973)

10.  When You Get Right Down To It – Ronnie Dyson (1971)

11.  Back Stabbers – O’Jays (1972)

12.  Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby – Barry White (1973)

Side Two

1.  Reach Out And Touch (Somebody’s Hand) – Four Tops and The Supremes (1971)

2.  Will It Go Round In Circles – Billy Preston (1971)

3.  What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye (1972)

4.  Superwoman – Stevie Wonder (1972)

5.  The Message – Cymande (1972)

6.  Why Can’t We Live Together – Timmy Thomas (1972)

7.  Mockingbird – Aretha Franklin (1972)

8.  I’ll Always Love My Mama – The Intruders (1973)

9.  One Girl Too Late – Brenda & The Tabulations (1972)

10.  By Now – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (197?)

11.  Midnight Train To Georgia – Gladys Knight & The Pips (1973)

12.  Move On Up – Curtis Mayfield (1971)

A fantastic snapshot of the soul explosion era — perfect for collectors of vintage compilations, 1970s funk/soul fans, or anyone who loves K-Tel nostalgia.

The vinyl is housed in its original laminated picture sleeve, with full track listings, artist credits, and copyright info printed on the reverse. Please expect some wear and scratches to the sleeve.