this is a must have record and supplies are extremely limited. long out of print and extremely sought after, david porters im afraid the masquerade is over gets a proper re-issue on 45, but with a special twist. first released in 1972, this groundbreaking masterpiece was mostly overlooked by the masses of that generation. however, twenty plus years later, hip hop producers would revive newfound interests in this cut (and porters other works) after sampling bits & pieces of it for some of the most defning songs of the mid 90s and early 2000s (who shot ya, duel of the iron mic, its over, etc). for this special edition, the original multi-track session was resurrected from the archives, re-polished and re-edited into a brand new mix for your listening pleasure. familiar fans will go emoji crazy once they get a taste of the exclusive new version that boasts new breaks, alternate takes and a louder, fuller instrumental presence among other goodies, creating fresh opportunities for beats and lives mixes. pushing the 9 minute mark, parts 1 & 2 are presented between 2 sides, presenting the all of music in its entire glory. original pressings of im afraid the masquerade is over are not easy to come by. own this collectors item while you can. must have vinyl for djs, producers and anyone else on the hunt