Vinyl LP pressing. Following the nearly all-instrumental 'detour album, ' Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants, Hotter Than July was a return to classic form. Released in fall 1980 It was a top 3 pop album and # 1 R&B for more than three months, led by the hit singles 'Master Blaster (Jammin'), Lately' and 'I Ain't Gonna Stand For It, ' and the now-classic album cut, 'Happy Birthday, ' a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Hotter than July was originally released on Motown's Tamla on September 29, 1980. It was certified platinum and reached #3 on the US Billboard chart. This was his most successful album in the UK, peaking at #2 and producing four top ten singles. Hotter than July was nominated for Favorite Soul/R&B Album at the American Music Awards in 1982. Album Tracks DISC 1 1. Did I Hear You Say You Love Me 2. All I Do 3. Rocket Love 4. I Ain't Gonna Stand for It 5. As If You Read My Mind DISC 2 1. Master Blaster (Jammin) 2. Do Like You 3. Cash in Your Face 4. Lately 5. Birthday