Vinyl Record

Aretha Franklin - Lady Soul

Aretha Franklin’s Lady Soul on LP: a timeless soul cornerstone—pick it up from Kilmorna near Listowel for big vocals, deep grooves, and classic hits.

LP · 2020

Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.

Buyer notes: 2020 LP, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection vinyl shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel or ship within Ireland for EUR 5.50.

Aretha Franklin’s Lady Soul is one of those records that earns its reputation within the first few bars—commanding vocals, sharp band interplay, and arrangements that feel both effortless and hard-won. It’s a set built on contrast: toughness and tenderness, gospel-rooted power and pop-ready precision, with Aretha leading every turn like she’s telling the band where the song needs to go next. Across the album you get enduring staples alongside deep-catalog gems, all tied together by that unmistakable Franklin phrasing and a sense of momentum that never drags. Even if you already know the headline tracks, the real pleasure is hearing how the sequencing flows and how the mood shifts—heartbreak to defiance to celebration—without losing its grip. This LP reissue brings a classic back into easy rotation: a record to play loud, to play often, and to lend to friends—though you probably won’t want to.

Lady Soul sits right at the point where soul became both personal testimony and mainstream language. It’s a masterclass in vocal authority and emotional range, and it helped define the template for generations of singers who followed—without ever sounding like it’s trying to be “important.” It simply is.

This is a later LP reissue (year noted as 2020), ideal if you want a clean, readily available copy for regular play rather than hunting an original. Expect the core album experience—iconic songs, strong pacing, and that classic Atlantic-era feel. If you’re comparing pressings, condition and mastering differences can matter, so it’s worth checking your system preferences and how “warm” you like your soul records to sound.

Big, expressive lead vocal up front, with punchy rhythm section and bright horns/keys depending on the track. Dynamic songs with plenty of presence—great for turning up without getting fatiguing.

Recommended for: Anyone building a foundational soul section; Fans of powerhouse vocal albums and gospel-rooted phrasing; Listeners who know the hits and want the full LP flow; Gift buyers looking for an easy, universally loved classic.

Is this the album with “Chain of Fools” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”? Yes—both appear on Lady Soul, alongside other key tracks like “Ain’t No Way.” Is this an original pressing? No—this listing reflects a modern reissue (year noted as 2020), great for clean playback and everyday use. What genre is it—soul or R&B? Both. It’s classic soul with deep R&B roots: strong rhythm section, gospel phrasing, and timeless songwriting.