Tracklist
| Send In The Clowns | 7:33 | ||
| What I Did For Love | 5:15 | ||
| Tomorrow | 5:48 | ||
| La Vie En Rose | 7:27 | ||
| Sorry | 3:58 | ||
| That's The Trouble | 3:36 | ||
| I Need A Man | 3:22 |
Credits (21)
Vincent Montana Jr.*Arranged By [Strings, Horns], Conductor [Strings, Horns]
Sweethearts Of Sigma*Backing Vocals [Background Vocals By]
Wilbur BascombBass
Larry WashingtonCongas [Congo]
Allen Schwatzberg*Drums
Ron "Have Mercy" Kersey*Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes]
Notes
"Portfolio" is the debut album by Grace Jones, released in 1977, its title alluding to her modeling career.
The album was recorded and mixed in Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, and produced by Tom Moulton.
The first side of the original vinyl album is a continuous disco medley covering three songs from Broadway musicals, "Send In The Clowns" from 'A Little Night Music', "What I Did For Love" from 'A Chorus Line' and "Tomorrow" from 'Annie'.
The Italian edition contains a unique tracklist, featuring an extended version of "I Need A Man" in place of "Sorry" and "That's The Trouble".
Singles from the album:
• I Need A Man - originally released in 1975, before Jones signing to Island
• Sorry - originally released in 1976; its B-side "That's The Trouble" released as A-side in some territories
• La Vie En Rose - Jones' debut on Island
The album was recorded and mixed in Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, and produced by Tom Moulton.
The first side of the original vinyl album is a continuous disco medley covering three songs from Broadway musicals, "Send In The Clowns" from 'A Little Night Music', "What I Did For Love" from 'A Chorus Line' and "Tomorrow" from 'Annie'.
The Italian edition contains a unique tracklist, featuring an extended version of "I Need A Man" in place of "Sorry" and "That's The Trouble".
Singles from the album:
• I Need A Man - originally released in 1975, before Jones signing to Island
• Sorry - originally released in 1976; its B-side "That's The Trouble" released as A-side in some territories
• La Vie En Rose - Jones' debut on Island
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| Image | , | – | In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory | Version Details | Data Quality | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Repress, Gatefold | Island Records – 25 579 XOT | Germany | 1977 | Germany — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – 9123 023 | France | 1977 | France — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – 25579 XOT | Netherlands | 1977 | Netherlands — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | Canada | 1977 | Canada — 1977 | ||||
 | Portfolio Cassette, Album, Partially Mixed | Island Records – ZCI 9470 | UK | 1977 | UK — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – ILPS 19470 | Italy | 1977 | Italy — 1977 | ||||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | UK | 1977 | UK — 1977 | ||||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed | Island Records – 9123 023, Philips – 9123 023 | Turkey | 1977 | Turkey — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | UK | 1977 | UK — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
| Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Test Pressing | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | |||||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – 25 579 XOT | Germany | 1977 | Germany — 1977 | ||||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – ILPS 9470, Island Records – 14C 064-60340 | Greece | 1977 | Greece — 1977 | ||||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | Sweden | 1977 | Sweden — 1977 | ||||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – 140.030 | Venezuela | 1977 | Venezuela — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | UK | 1977 | UK — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | Greece | 1977 | Greece — 1977 | ||||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed | Island Records – 5009 470 | Portugal | 1977 | Portugal — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Promo, Test Pressing | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | UK | 1977 | UK — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio Cassette, Album, Partially Mixed | Island Records – 57 432 GT | Germany | 1977 | Germany — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio 8-Track Cartridge, Album | Island Records – Y8I-9470 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio Cassette, Album | Island Records – C36475 | Australia | 1977 | Australia — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio Cassette, Album | Island Records – CML.80.046 | Argentina | 1977 | Argentina — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | South Africa | 1977 | South Africa — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Stereo | Island Records – ILPS-9470 | Canada | 1977 | Canada — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Single Sleeve | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | Greece | 1977 | Greece — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | Scandinavia | 1977 | Scandinavia — 1977 | ||||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gate fold | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | Canada | 1977 | Canada — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – IS-2418 | Philippines | 1977 | Philippines — 1977 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – ILPS 9470, Island Records – L36475 | Australia | 1977 | Australia — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | Scandinavia | 1977 | Scandinavia — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Renew Variety Records – 3.010 | Uruguay | 1977 | Uruguay — 1977 | Needs Changes | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | Canada | 1977 | Canada — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio Cassette, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo | Island Records – ZCI-9470 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Gatefold | Island Records – ILPS 9470 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio 8-Track Cartridge, Album | Island Records – Y8I-9470 | US | 1977 | US — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio Cassette, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo | Island Records – ZCI-9470 | Canada | 1977 | Canada — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio Cassette, Album, Stereo | Island Records – 7250 015 | France | 1977 | France — 1977 | New Submission | |||
 | Portfolio LP, Album, Partially Mixed | Island Records – 25 579 XOT | Netherlands | 1977 | Netherlands — 1977 | New Submission |
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Reviews
How to understand that is a ORIZZONTE print, compared to this other print which is absolutely identical?
https://www.discogs.com/it/release/491304-Grace-Jones-Portfolio
Any help will be so much appreciated- How to understand that is a ORIZZONTE print, compared to this other print which is absolutely identical?
https://www.discogs.com/it/release/10744831-Grace-Jones-Portfolio
Any help will be so much appreciated 
Although I adore the work of Tom Moulton, Grace fared MUCH better at Compass Point on her Trilogy of albums with Sadkin/Blackwell--"Warm Leatherette", "Nightclubbing", & "Living My life" With Sly & Robbie, Wally Badarou.referencing Portfolio (8-Track Cartridge, Album) Y8I-9470
10/10 work of art disco album. each song is unique and not cheesy has one of the best songs in it and its sure to make the party- The first side is far too sugary-sweet showtune-disco for my tastes, though Tom Moulton does fine segues in his continuous mix. It's "La Vie En Rose" that's beautiful and ideal here; it's like a the first song on the soundtrack mixtape of your lightest timeline. The other three side B songs are decent, too, as perky disco goes.
Edited 8 years agoGrace Jones' debut album is a bit of a mixed bag. Some of the disco recordings sound formulaic and lack the unique quality for which she would become renowned. Saying that, it's all purely dependent on what era of Ms Jones you prefer. For me, the highlights of her music career were her trilogy of masterpieces she cut with reggae wizards Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespere. If, however, you love her disco period, then you'll probably love this album. It does at least contain two outstanding tracks in 'I Need A Man' and her inspired re-working of Edith Piaf's 'La Vie En Rose', capturing one of her most passionate and stunning vocal performances.
My copy has all the same details, only slight variations of the labels and matrix on the A-side. Ring text on labels is in German (top) and English (bottom), and the rights society is STEMRA. Matrix / Runout (Runout A, Stamped): 25579 A-1 /77 S II (roman, etched); Matrix / Runout (Runout B, Stamped): 25579 B-1 S /77
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