Name: I'm Just a Prisoner
Brand: Candi Staton

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

HIQLP123APPLE

Colour

Colour details

Candi Apple

Discogs ID

[r27284994]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

With Printed Inner and Numbered.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

029667018319

Total Cap

Red LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

HIQLP123PINK

Pink

Candi Floss

[r27284910]

Pink LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

Artist

Candi Staton

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Ace Records

Ace Records is a record company that was incorporated on 16th June 1981. It is the label for various artists and performers, including [label]. The company is affiliated with PRS for publishing credits and has the IPI number 270691166. Ace Records Limited, which is the full legal entity name, has an active status in the UK. It was co-founded by [a431175], [a956424], and [a293530]. The immediate parent of Ace Records Limited is Ace Records Management Limited, which has the UK Company number 10390330.

Candi Staton is a renowned soul, R&B, disco, and gospel singer. She was born on March 13th, 1940 in Hanceville, Alabama, U.S.A. Throughout her career, she has made significant contributions to the music industry as both an artist and a record label owner.

Not only known for her incredible vocal talent and powerful performances, Candi Staton has also been married to Clarence Carter from 1970 to 1973 and John Sussewell from 1980 to 1998. Together with John Sussewell, she co-founded the gospel label Beracah Records.

Candi Staton's musical legacy extends beyond herself. She is the proud mother of Cassandra Hightower and Marcus Williams (2), who is a talented drummer. With her rich background in various genres of music and her influential role in the industry, Candi Staton continues to inspire aspiring artists around the world.

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Ace records reissue her debut LP, out of print for decades. I’m Just A Prisoner was released in 1970 and remains a definitive slice of Southern soul. Recorded at Rick Hall’s legendary FAME studio in Muscle Shoals I’m Just A Prisoner pulled together five tracks - I’d Rather Be An Old Man’s Sweetheart (Than A Young Man’s Fool), I’m Just A Prisoner (Of Your Good Lovin’), Evidence, You Don’t Love Me No More and Sweet Feeling - that had appeared as A and B- sides on early singles issued in 1969 and 1970. These were augmented by another five tracks recorded specifically for the album; Someone You Use, Get It When I Want It, Do Your Duty, That’s How Strong My Love Is and Another Man’s Woman, Another Woman’s Man. Like Southern fried chicken, this music is essential food for your ears.

This new edition includes an inner sleeve featuring a new interview with Candi conducted by Ace&nbsp;Records, Ian Shirley about this magical stage of her career as well as photos from the period.

I'm Just a Prisoner

Music GB

Discover I'm Just a Prisoner by Candi Staton on vinyl. Limited edition, Rough Trade exclusive. Southern soul at its finest.