The only conceivable reason this 1973 album isn't generally recognized as a soul-funk classic is because it came out on Bernard Purdie's Encounter label, which mustered only five LP releases before it folded. Not only does East Coast boast the inimitable vocal stylings of the great Gwen Guthrie (only her second appearance on record), but it also features the recording debuts of two Cameo stalwarts, keyboardist Gregory Johnson and bandleader Larry Blackmon! Right from the opening track, "I Found You," a frenzied funk number featuring call-and-response duels between Guthrie's vocals, fuzz guitar, and a somersaulting horn section, this record cooks, and its stylistic range is breathtaking, veering from the sunshine soul of "Something Deep Inside" to the psychedelic dirge-rock of "You Can't Let It Get You Down." Remastered for vinyl by Mike Milchner of Sonic Vision for its first-ever LP reissue, East Coast comes with its original gatefold jacket art housing a fire orange with black streaks pressing that's every bit as hot as it looks. Highly collectible and highly recommended! Side One
Release date:
June 3, 2022
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
HumminGuru: Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner
Advanced ultrasonic technology with customizable cleaning cycles and a large tank capacity to thoroughly remove dust, dirt, and contaminants
-
Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
-
Vinyl Care - Top Picks
A selection of accesories to keep your turntable equipment & vinyl records in the best shape
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Pan American & Kramer Interior of an Edifice Under the Sea
Shimmy Disc
July 25, 2025 -
Gruff Rhys Dim Probs
Rock Action Records
September 26, 2025 -
Three Days Grace Alienation
Rca Records
August 22, 2025 -
Wednesday Bleeds - Eco Mix
Dead Oceans
September 19, 2025 -
The Band CAMINO NeverAlways (Amazon Exclusive; Apple Red)
Atlantic
July 25, 2025 -
Sanguisugabogg Hideous Aftermath
Century Media
October 10, 2025 -
Poor Creature All Smiles Tonight
River Lea Records
July 18, 2025 -
Skinhead It's a Beautiful Day, What a Beautiful Day
Closed Casket Activities
September 26, 2025 -
Aunt Katrina This Heat Is Slowly Killing Me
Crafted Sounds
July 11, 2025 -
Yoshika Colwell On the Wing
Blue Flowers
July 25, 2025 -
Zelooperz & Real Bad Man Dear Psilocybin
Rrc Music
July 11, 2025 -
Solak Atlas
Kuroneko
August 1, 2025 -
Lola Young I'm Only F**king Myself (The ‘Waste Of My F*Cking Money’ Edition; Yellow; Amazon Exclusive)
Island
September 19, 2025 -
Jobber Jobber To The Stars (Emerald Green)
Exploding In Sound Records
August 22, 2025