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Free at Last – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1970, Gordy Records, 929, DJ Copy – Motown White Label Promo) - This is a rare 1970 spoken-word album Free at Last featuring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s most powerful speeches, released on Gordy Records (a Motown subsidiary). This particular edition is a DJ Copy (white label promo), which was typically distributed to radio stations and industry professionals before the official commercial release. The album contains some of Dr. King's most profound and historic speeches, including: Drum Major Instinct Sermon – Delivered at Ebenezer Baptist Church on February 4, 1968, just two months before his assassination. I’ve Been to the Mountaintop – His final speech, delivered in Memphis on April 3, 1968, the night before his assassination. Excerpts from I Have a Dream – Concluding with the phrase “Free at last, Free at last, Thank God Almighty, we are free at last.” This album was produced in collaboration with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and serves as a moving historical document of King’s legacy. Condition (Based on Visual Inspection of Photos): Cover: Moderate wear with visible creasing, edge wear, and light scuffing. The front and back maintain strong color contrast with no severe fading. Some corner wear is evident but structurally intact. Inner Sleeve: The original inner sleeve appears intact but has noticeable wrinkles and some light tears at the edges. Vinyl Record: The record has a white label marking it as a DJ promotional copy. It appears in Very Good (VG) to Very Good Plus (VG+) condition with light surface marks but no visible deep scratches. A playtest would be needed to determine audio quality. Labels: The white promo label is intact with clear text and minimal wear. Overall Condition Rating: Cover: Very Good (VG) (wear on edges and creasing but structurally sound) Vinyl: Very Good (VG) to Very Good Plus (VG+) (surface marks present, likely plays well) Inner Sleeve: Good (G) (light tearing and creases) This is a historically significant and collectible album, particularly as a DJ promo edition, making it desirable among collectors of civil rights memorabilia, spoken-word recordings, and Motown-related releases.