Description
Priority is an album by the American pop quartet The Imperials, released on DaySpring Records in 1981, a division of Word. The album was recorded and mixed by John Guess at Jennifudy Studios in North Hollywood, California; and was produced and arranged by Michael Omartian.
Priority was included in the Editors’ Choice 1981 list of CCM Magazine, a list featuring 15 albums released during 1981, before the end of November. According to the December 1981 issue of the magazine, Priority was as well among the 15 top selling CCM albums released during that year.
[CCM, March 1981]
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LP tracks:
Side One
A1. “The Trumpet Of Jesus” – 3:46
A2. “Finish What You Started” – 4:05
A3. “I’d Rather Believe In You” – 3:37
A4. “Any Good Time At All” – 4:02
A5. “Be Still My Soul” – 3:51
Side Two
B1. “There’s No Time Till You Take It” – 4:09
B2. “Pieces” – 4:06
B3. “Into My Life” – 4:42
B4. “Seek Ye First” – 5:00
Note: Simultaneously released on 8-track tape, cassette, and 12-inch vinyl LP by DaySpring Records.
CREDITS. Produced and Arranged by Michael Omartian. Recorded at Jennifudy Studios, North Hollywood, CA. Engineered by John Guess. Additional engineering by Jack Lees and John Banuelos. Mastered by Ken Perry at Capitol Mastering, Hollywood, CA. Concertmaster: Assa Drori. Photography and Layout by Bob Anderson. Production Coordinator: Yvonne Garcia. All songs written by Michael (music) and Stormie Omartian (lyrics) except track A5 written by Russ and Tori Taff and track B3 written by Beeb Birtles.
Musicians: Vocals by The Imperials – Armond Morales, Jim Murray, David Will, Russ Taff. Michael Omartian (Keyboards), Marty Walsh (Guitar), Abraham Laboriel (Bass), Paul Leim (Drums), Alex Acuña (Congas). Additional Backing Vocals: Marti McCall, Myrna Matthews, Stormie Omartian. Horns: Chuck Findley (Trumpet), Steve Madaio (Trumpet), Dick Hyde (Trombone), Lew McCreary (Trombone), Jackie Kelso (Saxophone), Kim Hutchcroft (Saxophone).
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