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| Reflections | ||||
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| Released | 1984 | |||
| Recorded | 1977–1984 | |||
| Label | Gordy | |||
| Producer | Rick James | |||
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Reflections is a compilation of Rick James songs released in 1984. It also contains three until then unreleased tracks: "17", "Oh What a Night (4 Luv)", "You Turn Me On" and also contained a double sided poster. It was released on the Gordy Records imprint of Motown Records.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "17" | 6:40 |
| 2. | "Oh What a Night (4 Luv)" | 5:07 |
| 3. | "You Turn Me On" | 4:44 |
| 4. | "Fire and Desire" | 5:30 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bustin' Out (On Funk)" | 3:55 |
| 2. | "You and I" | 3:38 |
| 3. | "Mary Jane" | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Dance Wit' Me" | 4:04 |
| 5. | "Give It to Me Baby" | 4:09 |
| 6. | "Super Freak" | 3:24 |
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