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1983 studio album by Rick James
Cold Blooded
Studio album by Rick James
ReleasedAugust 5, 1983
Recorded1983
StudioJoint Recording Studio, Buffalo, New York
Length39:48
LabelGordy
ProducerRick James
Rick James chronology
Throwin' Down
(1982) 		Cold Blooded
(1983) 		Reflections
(1984)
Singles from Cold Blooded
  1. "Cold Blooded"
    Released: July 5, 1983
  2. "U Bring the Freak Out"
    Released: 1983
  3. "Ebony Eyes"
    Released: November 14, 1983
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Cold Blooded is the 7th studio album by American singer-songwriter and musician Rick James, released on the Gordy Records imprint of Motown Records. The title track was written with actress Linda Blair in mind, whom James was dating at the time.

Track listing

All tracks composed and arranged by Rick James.

Side A

  1. "U Bring the Freak Out"
  2. "Cold Blooded"
  3. "Ebony Eyes" (featuring Smokey Robinson)
  4. "1, 2, 3 (U, Her and Me)"

Side B

  1. "Doin' It"
  2. "New York Town"
  3. "P.I.M.P. the S.I.M.P." (featuring Grand Master Flash)
  4. "Tell Me (What You Want)" (featuring Billy Dee Williams)
  5. "Unity"

2014 digital remaster bonus track

  2. "U Bring the Freak Out" (12" Extended Mix) - 7:53

2014 Complete Motown Albums bonus tracks

  2. "Cold Blooded" (12" Instrumental) - 5:53
  3. "U Bring the Freak Out" (12" Extended Mix) - 7:53
  4. "U Bring the Freak Out" (Instrumental) - 6:53

Personnel

  • Daniel LeMelle, Rick James - horn arrangements
  • Johnny Lee - art direction
  • LaMorris Payne, Levi Ruffin Jr., Rick James, William Rhinehart - backing vocals
  • Allen McGrier, Rick James - bass
  • Nate Hughes - bongos
  • Lino Reyes - congas
  • Ronald Byrd - production coordinator
  • Jerry Rainey - cowbell
  • Tom Flye - engineer
  • Bill Waldman, Carolyn Blades, Ralph Sutton, Tom Swift - assistant engineer
  • Greg "Bubbles" Levias, Levi Ruffin Jr., Rick James - keyboards, synthesizer
  • Tom McDermott - lead guitar
  • Lead Vocals, Piano, Drums, Guitar, Timpani – Rick James
  • Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
  • Percussion – Lino Reyes, Nate Hughes, Rick James
  • Photography By – Ron Slenzak
  • Saxophone – Emilio Castillo, William Rhinehart
  • Trombone – John Ervin
  • Trumpet – Cliff Ervin, Greg Adams, LaMorris Payne

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1983) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 16
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 1

Year-end charts

Chart (1983) Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 5
Chart (1984) Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 26

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) Gold 500,000

Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. "Cold Blooded - Rick James | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  2. "Rick James Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  3. "Rick James Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  4. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1983". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  5. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1984". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  6. "American album certifications – Rick James – Cold Blooded". Recording Industry Association of America.
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