Roberta Flack – Killing Me Softly

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Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Soul
Year:	1973

Tracklist

		Killing Me Softly With His Song	4:46
		Jesse	4:00
		No Tears (In The End)	4:56
		I'm The Girl	4:52
		River	5:00
		Conversation Love	3:38
		When You Smile	3:42
		Suzanne	9:45

Credits (9)

Roberta Flack
Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks], Piano, Vocals
Rod Dyer, Inc.
Design
Shorewood Graphics
Design Concept [Package]
Bob Liftin
Engineer [Recording & Re-mix Engineer]
Gene Paul
Engineer [Recording & Re-mix Engineer]
GP*
Lacquer Cut By

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Stereo, PR - Presswell Pressing, Die-Cut Sleeve	Atlantic – SD 7271	US	1973	US — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album	Atlantic – SD 7271	Netherlands	1973	Netherlands — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Stereo, Die-Cut Jacket	Atlantic – SD 7271	UK	1973	UK — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album	Atlantic – 50 021		1973	— 1973	New Submission
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Gimmick Sleeve	Atlantic – SD 7271		1973	— 1973
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold	Atlantic – SD 7271	Canada	1973	Canada — 1973
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release	Liming Record – LM-2584	Taiwan	1973	Taiwan — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Quadraphonic, SP - Specialty Pressing	Atlantic – QD 7271	US	1973	US — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album	Atlantic – SD 7271	Australia	1973	Australia — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, MO - Monarch Pressing	Atlantic – SD 7271	US	1973	US — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Promo, Gimmick Cover	Atlantic – ATL 50 021		1973	— 1973	New Submission
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album	Atlantic – SD 7271	India	1973	India — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album	Atlantic – WEA-10511	Colombia	1973	Colombia — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album	Atlantic – SD 7271	Netherlands	1973	Netherlands — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, LY - Shelley Pressing, Gatefold	Atlantic – SD 7271	US	1973	US — 1973	Recently Edited
	Suavemente Me Mata Con Su Canción LP, Album	Hispavox – HATS 421-117	Spain	1973	Spain — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Stereo, SP - Specialty Pressing, Die-Cut	Atlantic – SD 7271	US	1973	US — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly Cassette, Album, Slipcase	Atlantic – CS 7271	US	1973	US — 1973	New Submission
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album	Atlantic – SD 7271	Angola	1973	Angola — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, CAP - Capitol Los Angeles Pressing	Atlantic – SD 7271	US	1973	US — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly 8-Track Cartridge, Album, Quadraphonic	Atlantic – QT 7271	US	1973	US — 1973	New Submission
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, RI, Richmond Pressing, Gatefold	Atlantic – SD 7271	US	1973	US — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album	Atlantic – SD 7271	South Africa	1973	South Africa — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, RI - Richmond Pressing	Atlantic – SD 7271	US	1973	US — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album	Continental (3) – ATLP - 055	Brazil	1973	Brazil — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Club Edition	Atlantic – SW-95145	US	1973	US — 1973	New Submission
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Gimmix Cover	Atlantic – 50.053	Venezuela	1973	Venezuela — 1973	New Submission
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Stereo	Atlantic – P-8373A	Japan	1973	Japan — 1973	New Submission
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album	Atlantic – K 50021	Israel	1973	Israel — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album	Atlantic – 2400235	Greece	1973	Greece — 1973	New Submission
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Gimmick Sleeve	Atlantic – SD 7271	Italy	1973	Italy — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Gimmick Sleeve	Atlantic – ATL 50 021		1973	— 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly 8-Track Cartridge, Album	Atlantic – TP-7271	US	1973	US — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly Cassette, Album	Atlantic – 450021		1973	— 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Gimmick Sleeve	Atlantic – SD 7271	Italy	1973	Italy — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album	Atlantic – SD-7271	Netherlands	1973	Netherlands — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album	Atlantic – WEA - 3000	Ecuador	1973	Ecuador — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly Reel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel, Album	Atlantic – ATL 7271-A	US	1973	US — 1973	New Submission
	Killing Me Softly LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Presswell Pressing	Atlantic – SD 7271	US	1973	US — 1973	Recently Edited
	Killing Me Softly Cassette, Album	Atlantic – K 450021		1973	1973	New Submission

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Reviews

dadati Mar 11, 2025
referencing Killing Me Softly (LP, Album, Stereo, PR - Presswell Pressing, Die-Cut Sleeve) SD 7271

I bought it for the song "killing me softly", but the entire album is beautiful and the quality of this old pressing is very impressive.
Fender1967 Nov 17, 2024
referencing Killing Me Softly (LP, Album, Reissue) ATL 50 021

I bought the record last week for one euro, what a great album, but beyond that I am pleasantly surprised at how excellent the record sounds, great dynamic, powerful bass, clear highs and mids...
radionagy Jun 9, 2024
referencing Killing Me Softly (Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic) BA2 7271

Exquisite! Discrete 4-channel separation, excellent sound! One of my favorite Quadio releases.
Lushys Dec 9, 2023
referencing Killing Me Softly (LP, Album, Stereo, PR - Presswell Pressing, Die-Cut Sleeve) SD 7271

Her entire discography is fantastic, but this album is on a whole other level. I highly suggest you explore her music deeper than the title track.
toesonmypillow Nov 24, 2023
referencing Killing Me Softly (LP, Album, Stereo, PR - Presswell Pressing, Die-Cut Sleeve) SD 7271

i only bought for killing me softly. good for a rainy day while cooking specifically
FlatWaxAU Nov 6, 2023
Edited one year ago

referencing Killing Me Softly (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition) SD 7271

Super pressing - soundstage is particularly outstanding. Dead-quiet pressing by RTI, and the album artwork looks fantastic.
philtastic_music Oct 13, 2023
Edited one year ago

referencing Killing Me Softly (LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo)

This reissue sounds fantastic. I was lucky to get an NM pressing - it is dead quiet, dynamic, warm, holographic, deep soundstage, great instrument seperation. Her voice sounds great, the piano is lively and it has a solid bass foundation. If you have the chance - get this cooy.
djcomrade Jan 31, 2023
Edited 2 years ago

referencing Killing Me Softly (LP, Album) ATL 50021

This is one of my favorite records. Gorgeous arrangements, pristine production, impeccable performances, and though the song selection is a little uneven, River is magical, No Tears In The End is fantastic, and Suzanne is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
brandosoul Nov 19, 2022
referencing Killing Me Softly (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition) SD 7271

I'll have to echo the high praise from the previous reviewers: this is a marvelous reissue of one of Roberta Flack's best albums. I've never heard an original 1973 pressing, but I can't imagine it suring the clarity and soundstage of this RTI-pressed audiophile reissue. The music just sings with plenty of detail and dynamics (the melodic fluidity and bass on "Conversation Love" bounces off the walls, while the poignant, sparse beauty of "I'm the Girl" shimmers.) The 1995 Joe Gastwirt CD remaster was terrific in its own right, but this easily dwarfs it. Also, the clever fold-out packaging of the original 1973 pressing is lovingly preserved on this reissue. Rhino did a beautiful job on this one.
Andrewslattery Dec 8, 2021
referencing Killing Me Softly (LP, Album, Stereo) P-8373A

Fantastic pressing! Dynamic, warm, silent vinyl! Really good!! Buy it cheap, and you won't be disappointed.