Vinyl 45 RPM Leon Haywood Don't Push It Don't Force It vintage funk

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Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features the sleeve for Leon Haywood's "Don’t Push It Don’t Force It" single. The visible side shows a striking graphic jacket, dominated by a vibrant red background adorned with yellow and white stars, typical of late 70s/early 80s funk/disco aesthetics. The artist's name, "LEON HAYWOOD," appears in black capital letters with a white outline, occupying the upper part of the sleeve. The title, "Don’t push it don’t force it," is highlighted on a wide, slanted yellow band, with the inscription in red characters and enclosed in quotation marks, emphasizing the catchy presentation.

The upper right corner mentions a visible reference "PB 8528", indicating an original pressing. At the bottom right, the 20th Century Fox Records label logo is clearly identifiable, confirming the period edition. No other text or details appear on the visible side of the sleeve. The vinyl surface is not visible in this photo; only the sleeve is shown.

The sleeve shows some signs of wear and handling, including slight crease marks and visible reflections on the cardboard surface. The corners are slightly rounded, indicative of prior use, typical for a vintage vinyl record of this type.

The sleeve's design, with its bright colors and star-studded graphics, perfectly matches the funk/disco aesthetic of the period. This type of visual presentation was very common for singles intended for the dance and funk scene, enhancing visual impact in stores and on DJ turntables.

The graphic style and printing elements (massive fonts, color play, stars) are typical of American productions from the late 1970s and early 1980s, which confidently confirms that it is an original vintage pressing from that period.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The sleeve shows moderate signs of wear visible on the front: creases, handling marks, blunted corners. The vinyl itself is not visible in the photo.

Did you know? Leon Haywood was an American musician, producer, and singer, best known for his hit song "Don’t Push It Don’t Force It" released in 1980. This track became a funk classic and was widely sampled in hip-hop, notably by Dr. Dre and other major West Coast artists.

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