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ARETHA FRANKLIN (1942-2018), I NEVER LOVED A MAN THE WAY I LOVE YOU RECORD ALBUM - ARETHA FRANKLIN (1942-2018), I NEVER LOVED A MAN THE WAY I LOVE YOU RECORD ALBUM Signature: Aretha Franklin Description: A vintage Atlantic Records edition of I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You by Aretha Franklin, one of the defining albums of American soul music and the recording that established Franklin as an international star. Originally released in 1967, the album marked a decisive moment in Franklin's career following her move to Atlantic Records and includes celebrated recordings such as ”Respect, ” ”Do Right Woman, Do Right Man, ” ”Dr. Feelgood, ” and the title track ”I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You).” The front cover features the distinctive period portrait of Franklin beneath the Atlantic and stereo markings, with the album title prominently displayed in stylized lettering. The cover is written with the signature ”Aretha Franklin” in blue ink across the lower-right portion of the portrait, accompanied by additional notation and the date ”2010.” As a collectible combining Franklin's signature with one of the most important albums of her career, this example represents a desirable piece of twentieth-century soul, R&B, and American popular-music history. The album cover exhibits age-related toning, edge and corner wear, surface rubbing, discoloration, and handling consistent with a vintage record sleeve.