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1973 studio album by The Temptations From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Masterpiece is a 1973 album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label, produced and written by Norman Whitfield.
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Christgau's Record Guide | C+[2] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [3] |
Masterpiece | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 21, 1973 | |||
Recorded | 1972–73 | |||
Studio | Hitsville USA, Detroit | |||
Genre | Soul, funk, psychedelic soul | |||
Length | 42:08 | |||
Label | Gordy GS 965 | |||
Producer | Norman Whitfield | |||
The Temptations chronology | ||||
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Alternative covers | ||||
All selections written and produced by Norman Whitfield.
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Chart (1973) | Peak position |
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French Albums (SNEP)[10] | 51 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[11] | 47 |
US Top R&B Albums[12] | 15 |
US Billboard 200[13] | 56 |
Year | Name | US | US
R&B |
UK |
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1973 | Masterpiece (Vocal) | 7 | 1 | - |
Plastic Man | 40 | 8 | - | |
Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) | 35 | 2 | - | |
Law of the Land | - | - | 41 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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France (SNEP)[14] | Gold | 100,000* |
United States (RIAA)[15] | Gold | 500,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
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