Michael McDonald If That's What It Takes LP (Black & White Swirl Vinyl)

Michael McDonald

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SKU:

FRMLP23703

UPC:

829421237037

Description

Coming January 29, 2027 pre-order your copy today!

First Time on Vinyl Since 1984!
Mastered by Joe Reagoso from the Warner Records Tapes!
Pressed on Limited Edition Black & White Swirl Vinyl!

1982 was a big year for Michael McDonald. After The Doobie Brothers went on brief hiatus, Michael moved into the spotlight as a major solo artist. His voice was everywhere, huge hit collaborations with friends like Christopher Cross, James Ingram, Kenny Loggins, Toto and Carly Simon would lead him to his smash solo album If That's What It Takes.

The amazing debut was an instant hit album with both fans and critics as it catapulted onto the airwaves with his smash hit "I Keep Forgettin'." Featuring a array of more great hit singles like his collaboration with Kenny Loggins "I Gotta Try" and "Playin' by the Rules" would take this album into the upper rungs of the album charts in short order.

Talk about having some great musical friends, Michael McDonald is joined by former Doobie Brothers Bobby LaKind and Willie Weeks, Toto's Steve Lukather, Jeff Porcaro and Mike Porcaro, plus guitar greats Dean Parks and Robben Ford, plus the great Edgar Winter plays sax on several of the key tracks as well.

If That's What It Takes would be one of the biggest albums of the year and would begin the long and successful career of one of rock music's most legendary musical icons. This album hasn't been seen on the vinyl format for many years….that is until now!

Friday Music is no stranger to the legendary artistry of Michael McDonald, therefore they are very pleased to announce the exciting return of his debut classic, If That's What It Takes, now on super limited first-time-ever black & white swirl vinyl.

Produced by Ted Templeman & Lenny Waronker and mastered impeccably by Joe Reagoso (Michael McDonald/Doobie Brothers/Hall & Oates) from the Warner Records tapes, If That's What It Takes will be one of the most important vinyl revisits this year

To further enhance your Michael McDonald experience, Friday Music is also delivering this masterwork in a first-time-ever gatefold cover, featuring the lyrics and photos from the long-out-of-print original LP inner sleeve.

Features

Limited Edition
First Time on Vinyl Since 1984
Black & White Swirl Vinyl LP
Mastered by Joe Reagoso from the Warner Records Tapes
First-Time Gatefold Cover Artwork with Lyrics

Selections

Playin' by the Rules
I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)
Love Lies
I Gotta Try
I Can Let Go Now
That's Why
If That's What It Takes
No Such Luck
Losin' End
Believe in It