Pointer Sisters - The Pointer Sisters/That's A Plenty: Expanded Editions (CD)

SoulMusic Records is very proud to present the reissue of the first two classic albums by the legendary Pointer Sisters Expanded editions of the first two classic albums by the legendary Pointer Sisterswith bonus tracks (single edits of charted singles from each LP) a vivid reminder of the original quartet's unique sound and style, prior to their global success of the '80s as dance and pop hitmakers.By the time they signed to US West Coast boutique label Blue Thumb, the Oakland, California quartet of sisters - Anita, Bonnie, June and Bonnie - had begun their journey from the church where their father was a pastor to backup vocalists for diverse artist such as Elvin Bishop, Cold Blood and Taj Mahal.A brief stint at Atlantic Records where they cut a couple of singles preceded the recording of their self-titled debut, produced by David Rubinson in San Francisco. With its heady mixture of swingin' jazz pieces ('Cloudburst', 'Jada'), gospel-flavoured blues ('River Boulevard') and covers of