A 1991 Japanese first pressing with intact obi and inserts easily fetches depending on condition.
And when the rains came again and the gramophone town sighed under a silver sky, someone would always find a copy of With Love and play it softly, letting Natalie’s voice fold the room into itself. The music was a map, and every time it played, Elektrarar found the same place: a small, crowded chapel of hearts where names and faces were made unforgettable — with love.
This is the standard against which all others are measured. Pressed at Specialty Records Corporation (SRC) , look for the "SP" in the deadwax. A true "Top" copy is near-mint, with the original lyric inner sleeve. The bass on "Route 66" and the vocal separation on the title track are stunning.
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Natalie Cole did not initialy build her career on her father’s catalog. Her journey to this definitive 1991 release required a structural shift in her artistic identity.
This album arrived just as CDs were killing vinyl. A mint 1991 Elektra pressing represents the last gasp of the major-label vinyl era before the 1990s vinyl drought. Owning it is owning a piece of transition.
"Unforgettable... with Love" is widely regarded as a classic tribute album, showcasing Natalie Cole's vocal talents and her love for her father's music. The album's success helped revive interest in Nat King Cole's music and introduced his classic songs to a new generation of listeners. A 1991 Japanese first pressing with intact obi
If you're looking to revisit this musical masterpiece, I encourage you to give "Unforgettable" another listen. Let the smooth harmonies, elegant piano playing, and nostalgic charm transport you to a bygone era, and experience the magic of Natalie Cole's with Love all over again.
The album was produced by a top-tier team, including David Foster, Tommy LiPuma, and Andre Fischer, who ensured the arrangements were lush, respectful, and timeless. 2. "Unforgettable": A Technical and Emotional Marvel
A vibrant, swinging track that highlights the album's energy. This is the standard against which all others are measured
The album’s centerpiece is the title track, a virtual duet with her late father on his signature song, "Unforgettable." The song was born from a powerful concept by Joe Guercio, the former musical director for Elvis Presley, and brought to life using cutting-edge digital technology.
Whether you find the Japanese OBI strip, the white-label promo vinyl, or the target-CD, know this: You are holding a piece of Grammy-winning history. And like the song says, that’s what you are… unforgettable.
Early US pressings featured the "Elektra Target" logo on the CD face (a concentric circle design). By 1992, Elektra switched to a standard block logo. The "Target" pressing is considered the sounding CD version among hardcore fans.
Unforgettable... with Love spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and remained on the charts for over two years.