--- product_id: 24147097 title: "Doing Their Own Thing" price: "£39.31" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/24147097-doing-their-own-thing store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Doing Their Own Thing **Price:** £39.31 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Doing Their Own Thing - **How much does it cost?** £39.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/24147097-doing-their-own-thing) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Reissue of rare 1970 funk classic featuring the highly regarded saxophonist and the majority of James Brown's band who had quit to 'Do Their Own Thing' - hence the title. Standard jewelcase. 2001 release. Review: Dynamite album! - Well, this was a surprise! Where was this jewel of an album hidden all these years? Rumor has it (according to a label manager that's quoted in the liner notes) that James Brown himself paid radio stations NOT to play songs from this album when it was released in 1970. Whether that's the case or not, this sure is funky stuff! But it's not all straight JB funk, but a mix of soul, funk, and jazz, not unlike the music that Tower of Power was also playing in the 1970s. With Maceo involved, you of course get that wicked sax playing, plus a barrage of trumpets and sax from other members of "the King's Men." A vibrant instrumental brew, no doubt, but even the vocal cuts on here I thought were very good. Hey, all singers can't sound as smooth as Al Green or Marvin Gaye, but I think Maceo and the other guy that sings one track do a credible job. It's all about the soul, and these guys have buckets full of it. This is a dynamite album that 70s funk and soul fans should definitely check out. Review: Four Stars - Classic funk and classic low fidelity recording. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00005A0XJ | | Best Sellers Rank | #389,097 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #2,347 in Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo (CDs & Vinyl) #4,889 in Funk (CDs & Vinyl) #13,285 in Soul (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (39) | | Date First Available | December 7, 2006 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | CDSNAP003 | | Label | SNAPPER MUSIC LTD. | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | SNAPPER MUSIC LTD. | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2017 | | Product Dimensions | 5.62 x 4.92 x 0.33 inches; 3.84 ounces | | SPARS Code | DDD | ## Images ![Doing Their Own Thing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81g0Ue5qGbL.jpg) ![Doing Their Own Thing - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51H54N+3jpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dynamite album! *by D***D on May 7, 2012* Well, this was a surprise! Where was this jewel of an album hidden all these years? Rumor has it (according to a label manager that's quoted in the liner notes) that James Brown himself paid radio stations NOT to play songs from this album when it was released in 1970. Whether that's the case or not, this sure is funky stuff! But it's not all straight JB funk, but a mix of soul, funk, and jazz, not unlike the music that Tower of Power was also playing in the 1970s. With Maceo involved, you of course get that wicked sax playing, plus a barrage of trumpets and sax from other members of "the King's Men." A vibrant instrumental brew, no doubt, but even the vocal cuts on here I thought were very good. Hey, all singers can't sound as smooth as Al Green or Marvin Gaye, but I think Maceo and the other guy that sings one track do a credible job. It's all about the soul, and these guys have buckets full of it. This is a dynamite album that 70s funk and soul fans should definitely check out. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by T***S on October 10, 2016* Classic funk and classic low fidelity recording. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A monster album *by J***N on November 23, 2002* Anyone who likes the funk will dig this album. I don't think I've ever heard Maceo play any better. The first track 'Maceo' is so deadly; there's no way to sit still when you listen to it. This is one of those albums that you listen to from start to finish. Easily Maceo's finest album. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/24147097-doing-their-own-thing](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/24147097-doing-their-own-thing) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*