Ray Charles - True to Life - 1977 - Atlantic Records - Soul-Jazz - Salvaged + Upcycled Vinyl LP Record Album - Decorative Bowl

This unique home accent is handcrafted from a genuine 12-inch vinyl record, specifically the 1977 release True to Life by the legendary Ray Charles under Atlantic Records. The deep black vinyl has been meticulously heat-formed into a classic fluted bowl shape that preserves the original green and red Atlantic center labels, adding a striking retro aesthetic to any shelf or tabletop. As a work of upcycled soul-jazz history, the bowl features the natural grooves of the LP and serves as a conversation piece for music lovers and collectors of mid-century modern decor. This piece gives new life to a 1970s rhythm and blues treasure, transforming a vintage medium into a functional catch-all or a standout decorative display.

True to Life marked a significant milestone in Ray Charles' career as it signaled his celebrated return to Atlantic Records, the label where he first rose to superstardom. This 1977 studio album is renowned for Charles’ soulful, late-seventies reinterpretations of classics like Johnny Nash’s I Can See Clearly Now and the Beatles’ Let It Be. Backed by a blend of contemporary funk-rock grooves and traditional big band swing, the record showcases the unmistakable grit and range of "The Genius" during a period of creative renewal.

Record bowls are approximately 8-10” x 3-5”.