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Sylk

Name: Sylk
Brand: Sylk
SKU: ssylk-exclusives
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A private press funk album sought-after by collectors around the world, the first reissue of Sylk's self-titled debut is here on magenta and hot pink galaxy vinyl.

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Exclusive Features

color	Magenta & Hot Pink Galaxy
foil stamped	Yes
numbered	Yes

Other Features

exclusive	VMP Exclusive
jacket style	Direct-To-Board
jacket type	Single
label	Tidal Waves Music
pressing location	Precision Record Pressing (PRP)
release type	Reissue

By the Numbers

1lp

format

1983

original release year

33¹/₃

rpm

speed

300

total pressing quantity

inch

vinyl size

180

gram

weight

Description

Sylk was a short-lived soul and funk band from the Aiken, South Carolina – Augusta, Georgia border area (better known as the CSRA) who released just one album in 1983. Their self-titled (and only) album would become a much sought-after private press holy grail within the record collecting community. Sylk was founded by Leroy Harper Jr. (sax/keyboards) and Ben Moses (bass/guitar). Soon they were also joined by key members Keith Henderson (drums/percussion) and Michael Simpkins (vocals/trombone). The band also sought out John Howard (who was known for his funky rhythm style guitar and excellent soloing) and David Sanders (a known rock keyboardist in the local scene). Later down the line George Bright and Cathey McLaughlin also teamed up with Sylk… the line-up was now complete. All members were friends, frequented the same music scene or knew each other from high school. Leroy Harper Jr. and Michael Simpkins already made their bones playing together in the local funk band Exit Enterprises, one of the hottest bands in the CSRA area. All these talented musicians (some were playing from the tender age of 15) were ready to get funkin’… it was time to form Sylk and get busy.

Tracklist

LP 1 / Side A

You Know How To Get Down

Movin On

I'll Always Come Back To You

I Just Want To Know Your Name

LP 1 / Side B

Be Somebody

Love Is The Key

Lost & Lonely

Seekin

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LP 1 / Side A

LP 1 / Side B

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