This item was purchased new. The CD itself is in beautiful condition with only 1-2 plays, as it was used to transfer to a PC for enjoyment. The jacket has no noticeable scratches or dirt. The CD case has been stored at home by an amateur for a long time, and there are inevitably scratches on the surface due to movement during organization, consistent with its age. Please purchase with the understanding that paper products may have age-related changes, yellowing, dirt, or damage. -------------------- Mable John was the first female artist to record at Motown for the Tamla label in 1960, but it was seven years later that she released her biggest hit, "Your Good Thing (Is About to End)," on Memphis's Stax Records. This time, John has selected 15 carefully chosen tracks from the extensive discography of Carla Thomas, a former label mate at Stax. "I watched her grow from singing about childish crushes to becoming the powerful soul singer she is today," John says of Thomas in the booklet's liner notes. The tracks span from 1960 to 1972 and include hits like "Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" and "I Like What You’re Doing (To Me)," as well as lesser-known gems such as the ultra-sensual "Sugar" and a heartwarming arrangement of Barbara Lynn's classic "You’ll Lose a Good Thing."