I Learned the Hard Way is the fourth studio album by American soul and funk band Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, released April 6, 2010 on Daptone Records. Production for the album took place at the label’s House of Soul Studios during 2009 to 2010 and was handled by Daptone co-founder Gabriel Roth, credited for the album as “Bosco Mann”. The album debuted at number 15 on the US Billboard 200, selling 23,000 copies in its first week. Upon its release, I Learned the Hard Way received generally positive reviews from most music critics.
Tracklisting
| Position | Title |
|---|---|
| A1 | The Game Gets Old |
| A2 | I Learned The Hard Way |
| A3 | Better Things |
| A4 | Give It Back |
| A5 | Money |
| A6 | The Reason |
| B1 | Window Shopping |
| B2 | She Ain’t A Child No More |
| B3 | I’ll Still Be True |
| B4 | Without A Heart |
| B5 | If You Call |
| B6 | Mama Don’t Like My Man |
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Release Information
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Learned_the_Hard_Way |
| Format | 1× Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo |
| Label | Daptone Records |
| Catalog Number | DAP-019 |
| Notes | Jacket: Another BOSCO MANN Production. Labels: A BOSCO MANN Production. Includes code for digital download (Digital download includes an additional song, “When I Come Home”) Stereo compatible Hype sticker affixed to shrink: The explosive and soulful next chapter in the captivating story of Sharon Jones, the Dap-Kings and Daptone Records. Includes coupon for MP3 download! [Daptone Records logo] “…gritty, credible, emotion-laden…” - Rolling Stone “…simply one of the most scorching outfits on the planet…” - MOJO Barcode is a sticker affixed to shrink Recorded to 8-Tracks at Daptone Records’ House Of Soul. Track A1: ASCAP, BMI Tracks A2 to A6, B2 to B6: BMI Track B1: ASCAP, SESAC |
| Discogs URL | Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - I Learned The Hard Way |