Title: Stevie Wonder – For Once in My Life
Year/Genre: 1968, Soul 
Matrix #: TS 291
Condition: VG+ (excellent; plays great with very minimal wear)

Cultural Facts:

1. Released in 1968 during Stevie’s transition from teen star to self-directed songwriter as he renegotiated artistic control.

2. Motown initially resisted his funkier arrangements; several tracks were reworked multiple times before Berry Gordy approved release.

3. Title song sparked internal Motown feuds because multiple artists recorded it simultaneously.

4. Easy rec for fans of Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, and Curtis Mayfield digging late-’60s soul.

Price Suggestions:
NM: $20–$28
VG+: $14–$20
VG: $8–$14
G: $4–$8

12/4/25 OB