Parliament Up For The Down Stroke Vinyl LP

A cornerstone of the P-Funk movement, Up For The Down Stroke marked Parliament’s explosive debut on Casablanca Records. Originally released in 1974, this album features the breakthrough title track and a reimagined version of their earlier hit “(I Wanna) Testify.” With George Clinton at the helm and contributions from Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, and Eddie Hazel, the record blends deep funk grooves with surreal lyrical flair. This 2019 reissue is pressed on red translucent vinyl and housed in a faithfully reproduced sleeve.

Features:

• US pressing on Casablanca / Mercury / UMe
• Catalogue number: B0029958-01
• Barcode: 602577513602
• Red translucent vinyl
• Remastered reissue
• Originally recorded at United Sound Systems, Crystal Sound, and Hollywood Sound Recorders
• Produced by George Clinton
• Arranged by Bernie Worrell, Eddie Hazel, George Clinton
• Sleeve design by Rod Dyer, Inc.

Tracklisting:
Side A

1. Up For The Down Stroke
2. Testify
3. The Goose
4. I Can Move You (If You Let Me)

Side B

1. I Just Got Back (From The Fantasy: Ahead Of Our Time In The Four Lands Of Elllet)
2. All Your Goodies Are Gone
3. Whatever Makes Baby Feel Good
4. Presence Of A Brain

Specifics:

• Label: Casablanca / Mercury / UMe
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
• Country: US
• Released: July 2019
• Genre: Funk / Soul
• Style: P-Funk