Tracklist
| A1 | The Payback | 7:35 |
| A2 | Doing The Best I Can | 7:50 |
| B1 | Take Some - Leave Some | 8:22 |
| B2 | Shot Your Shot | 8:02 |
| C1 | Forever Sufferin | 5:42 |
| C2 | Time Is Running Out Fast | 12:37 |
| D1 | Mind Power | 10:35 |
| D2 | The Payback | 7:35 |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Polydor, S.A.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Polydor Incorporated
- Manufactured By – COFASA
Notes
Spanish edition of this album.The song titles are in english and translated to spanish too.
(P) Polydor Incorporated 1973
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Depósito Legal (Record 1): M.23548-1974
- Depósito Legal (Record 2): M.23549-1974
- Rights Society: BIEM GEMA
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD 2-3007 | James Brown | The Payback (2xLP, Album) | Polydor | PD 2-3007 | US | 1973 |
| STR-19 | James Brown | The Payback (2xLP, Album) | Yegrin Record Co | STR-19 | South Korea | 1973 |
| PD-2-3007, 2672 015 | James Brown | The Payback (2xLP, Album, RE, Gat) | Polydor, Polydor | PD-2-3007, 2672 015 | US | Unknown |
| B0021512-01 | James Brown | The Payback (2xLP, Album, RE) | Polydor | B0021512-01 | US | 2014 |
| PD 2-3007, PD-2-3007, 2672 015 | The Godfather Of Soul James Brown* | The Payback (2xLP, Album) | Polydor, Polydor, Polydor | PD 2-3007, PD-2-3007, 2672 015 | US | 1973 |
Tracklist
| A | The Payback-Part I | 3:30 |
| B | The Payback-Part II | 4:00 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Polydor Incorporated
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Polydor Incorporated
Credits
- Arranged By – Fred Wesley, James Brown
- Mastered By – RL* (tracks: A)
- Producer – James Brown
- Written-By – Fred Wesley, James Brown, John Starks*
Notes
MADE IN CANADAFeatures unique half tone image of afro style James Brown head.
James Brown - The Hitman - The Godfather Of Soul
From the Polydor LP "The Payback" PD 2-3007
Dynatone Pub. Co./Belinda Music, Inc./Unichappell & Co.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (matrix side A label): PD-14223-AS-REV 2066 431
- Matrix / Runout (matrix side B label): PD-14223-BS-REV 2066 431
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD 14223 | James Brown | The Payback (7", Single, Ric) | Polydor | PD 14223 | US | 1973 |
| 2066 431 | James Brown | The Payback (7", Single) | Polydor | 2066 431 | Brazil | 1974 |
| 811 653-7 | James Brown | The Payback (7", Single, RE, Styrene) | Polydor | 811 653-7 | US | Unknown |
| 2066 431 | James Brown | The Payback (7", Single) | Polydor | 2066 431 | Netherlands | 1973 |
| 2066 431 | James Brown | The Payback (7", Single) | Polydor | 2066 431 | Germany | 1973 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | The PaybackWritten-By – John Starks* |
7:35 |
| A2 | Doing The Best I Can | 7:50 |
| B1 | Take Some - Leave Some | 8:22 |
| B2 | Shoot Your Shot | 8:08 |
| C1 | Forever Suffering | 5:42 |
| C2 | Time Is Running Out Fast | 12:37 |
| D1 | Stone To The Bone | 10:05 |
| D2 | Mind Power | 10:35 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Polydor Incorporated
- Manufactured By – Polydor Incorporated
- Pressed By – Rainbo Records – S-34815
- Pressed By – Rainbo Records – S-34816
- Pressed By – Rainbo Records – S-34817
- Pressed By – Rainbo Records – S-34818
Credits
- Art Direction – Davis Fried Krieger Inc.
- Cover [Cover Art] – Don Brautigam
- Cover, Design – Charles Bobbit
- Liner Notes – Alan M. Leeds*
- Mixed By, Recorded By [Additional], Supervised By [Production Supervision] – Bob Both
- Producer, Arranged By, Lead Vocals, Cover, Design – James Brown
- Recorded By – Lowell Dorn
- Written-By – Charles Bobbit (tracks: A2 to C2, D2), Fred Wesley (tracks: A1 to C2, D2), James Brown
Notes
Late 1990s reissue.Originally released January 1974 as PD2-3007.
When closely inspected the print quality of the sleeve is not very sharp & the colours are muted
The label has a light sheen
Please also compare the runout etching
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Runout etching A): PD2 3007-A S-34815
- Matrix / Runout (Runout etching B): PD2 3007-B S-34816
- Matrix / Runout (Runout etching C): PD2 3007-C S-34817
- Matrix / Runout (Runout etching D): PD2 3007-D S-34818
- Matrix / Runout (A Label): PD 2-3007 A
- Matrix / Runout (B Label): PD 2-3007 B
- Matrix / Runout (C Label): PD 2-3007 C
- Matrix / Runout (D Label): PD 2-3007 D
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD 2-3007 | James Brown | The Payback (2xLP, Album) | Polydor | PD 2-3007 | US | 1973 |
| STR-19 | James Brown | The Payback (2xLP, Album) | Yegrin Record Co | STR-19 | South Korea | 1973 |
| B0021512-01 | James Brown | The Payback (2xLP, Album, RE) | Polydor | B0021512-01 | US | 2014 |
| PD 2-3007, PD-2-3007, 2672 015 | The Godfather Of Soul James Brown* | The Payback (2xLP, Album) | Polydor, Polydor, Polydor | PD 2-3007, PD-2-3007, 2672 015 | US | 1973 |
| 2679 025 | James Brown | The Payback (2xLP, Album) | Polydor | 2679 025 | Germany | 1973 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | The PaybackWritten-By – John Starks* |
7:35 |
| A2 | Doing The Best I Can | 7:50 |
| B1 | Take Some, Leave Some | 8:22 |
| B2 | Shoot Your Shot | 8:08 |
| C1 | Forever Suffering | 5:42 |
| C2 | Time Is Running Out Fast | 12:37 |
| D1 | Stone To The Bone | 10:05 |
| D2 | Mind Power | 10:35 |
Credits
- Art Direction – Davis Fried Krieger Inc.
- Design [Cover] – Charles Bobbit
- Illustration [Cover Art] – Don Brautigan*
- Liner Notes – Alan M. Leeds*
- Mixed By, Recorded By [Additional], Other [Production Supervision] – Bob Both
- Producer, Arranged By, Lead Vocals, Artwork By [Cover] – James Brown
- Recorded By – Lowell Dorn
- Written-By – Charles Bobbit (tracks: A2 to C2, D2), Fred Wesley (tracks: A1 to C2, D2), James Brown
Notes
James Brown has a hat on in the 'A James Brown Production' icon on the labels.Gatefold sleeve.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STR-19 | James Brown | The Payback (2xLP, Album) | Yegrin Record Co | STR-19 | South Korea | 1973 |
| PD-2-3007, 2672 015 | James Brown | The Payback (2xLP, Album, RE, Gat) | Polydor, Polydor | PD-2-3007, 2672 015 | US | Unknown |
| B0021512-01 | James Brown | The Payback (2xLP, Album, RE) | Polydor | B0021512-01 | US | 2014 |
| PD 2-3007, PD-2-3007, 2672 015 | The Godfather Of Soul James Brown* | The Payback (2xLP, Album) | Polydor, Polydor, Polydor | PD 2-3007, PD-2-3007, 2672 015 | US | 1973 |
| 2679 025 | James Brown | The Payback (2xLP, Album) | Polydor | 2679 025 | Germany | 1973 |

