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Nancy Wilson – I’m In Love / Sunshine. 7 inch single vinyl record.

Item ID: EXS041
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If you’re looking to add a touch of "Uptown" sophistication to your set, EXS041 is the record. Nancy Wilson was the epitome of "Song Stylist" elegance—a three-time Grammy winner who moved effortlessly between Jazz, Pop, and R&B. This 2018 Expansion release captures her 1970s period at Capitol Records, where she teamed up with the best soul producers in the business to create what many consider the "Gold Standard" of sophisticated soul.

The Product: Nancy Wilson – I’m In Love / Sunshine

Label: Expansion / Capitol

Format: 7" Vinyl Single (45 RPM)

Catalog Number: EXS041 Release Year: 2018 (Original tracks recorded 1976/1978)

Side A: I’m In Love

Originally featured on the 1978 album Music on My Mind, this is a masterpiece of mid-tempo "Modern Soul." Produced by Clarence McDonald, it features a lush, rolling arrangement and Nancy’s signature crisp, emotive vocal. It is a "Blue Chip" anthem on the UK soul scene, prized for its sophisticated "floater" energy.

Side B: Sunshine

Taken from her 1976 album This Mother's Daughter. Produced by the visionary Eugene McDaniels, this track is a faster, more rhythmic soul-jazz dancer. It has been a "Crossover" staple for decades, beloved by both Jazz-Funk purists and Northern Soul dancers for its driving, optimistic groove.

Fascinating Collector’s Facts & Figures

1. The "Album Only" Holy Grail

Before this Expansion release, "I’m In Love" was one of the most requested tracks that lacked an official 7-inch presence.

  • The Scarcity: In 1978, Capitol focused on Nancy's albums for the "adult contemporary" market. Consequently, this dancefloor favorite was never issued on a 45 in the US or UK.

  • The Expansion Impact: EXS041 finally gave DJs the ability to play this track in a high-fidelity 7-inch format without having to lug a 12-inch LP to the booth.

2. The Eugene McDaniels Production DNA

The B-side, "Sunshine," carries the distinct production fingerprint of Eugene McDaniels (the man behind Roberta Flack’s "Feel Like Makin' Love").

  • The Detail: McDaniels brought a "street-wise" but polished jazz-funk sensibility to Nancy's sound. Collectors value this track because it features a "grittier" rhythm section than her earlier pop-oriented work, making it perfect for the UK's "Modern Soul" rooms.

3. The 42-Year Pairing

While both tracks were recorded two years apart with different producers, they are considered "the perfect pair" by soul connoisseurs.

  • The Synergy: Expansion’s decision to pair these two specific tracks created a "Double-Sider" that effectively captures the peak of Nancy Wilson's 1970s "Uptown Soul" period.

4. The "Purple Label" Aesthetic

The 2018 release features a beautiful recreation of the 1970s Capitol "Purple" label.

  • The Visual: For collectors, this provides a period-accurate look that fits perfectly in a vintage 70s record box, maintaining the aesthetic of a lost original from that era.

Technical Specs for Collectors

  • Mastering: Transferred from the original Capitol/Universal master tapes. The 45 RPM cut is noted for its "warmth"—the strings on "I'm In Love" are crisp, and the bassline on "Sunshine" has the necessary "punch" for club sound systems.

  • Tempo: Side A is a classic "mid-tempo" (approx. 94 BPM), while Side B is a "stepper" (approx. 110 BPM).

Collector's Tip: Nancy Wilson records are often the "secret weapon" for shifting the mood of a set. "I'm In Love" is the perfect record to play after a heavy vocal track like Thelma Jones (EX7003) to keep the sophistication high while easing the tempo.

SUNSHINE


THE END OF OUR LOVE

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