| Solid | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1975 | |||
| Recorded | 1975 at Studio in the Country, Washington Parish, Louisiana Strings recorded at The Record Plant, New York City | |||
| Genre | Soul, funk | |||
| Label | United Artists Records | |||
| Producer | Carlos Wilson Louis Wilson Ric Wilson Claude "Coffee" Cave | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
Solid is the sixth album by the Brooklyn-based soul/funk band Mandrill. Released in 1975, it was their first album on United Artists Records.
All songs written and arranged by Mandrill
| Chart (1975) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Pop Albums [2] | 92 |
| Billboard Top Soul Albums [2] | 18 |
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