20 Golden Greats, Diana Ross And The Supremes

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$90.00
Artist - Diana Ross
Format - 12' - Album
Genre - Soul, Vocal music, Pop, and R & B
Year - 1979
Country - Australia
Grading (record) - Near Mint
Grading (sleeve) - Very Good Plus

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Diana Ross & The Supremes – 20 Golden Greats

Artist: Diana Ross & The Supremes

Title: 20 Golden Greats

Album Type: Compilation Album

Original Release Date: September 1977

Label: Motown

Genre: Soul / R&B / Pop

Background & Production Released in late 1977, 20 Golden Greats serves as a definitive retrospective of the most successful girl group in music history during their "Diana Ross" era. The compilation was released by Motown (often through the EMTV series in the UK) to capitalize on the enduring popularity of the group's 1960s output. The tracks capture the evolution of the "Motown Sound," primarily featuring the legendary songwriting and production of Holland-Dozier-Holland.

Musical Composition & Style The album is organized chronologically, dividing the group’s meteoric rise across two sides of vinyl.

  • Side One (1964–1966): Focuses on the group’s initial string of chart-toppers, including "Where Did Our Love Go," "Baby Love," and "Stop! In the Name of Love". It captures the pure, melodic stomp that defined mid-60s soul.

  • Side Two (1967–1969): Chronicles their transition into more sophisticated and psychedelic textures, featuring "Reflections," "Love Child," and the final single with Diana Ross, "Someday We'll Be Together".

  • Chart Curiosities: Despite the "20 Golden Greats" title, the album actually excludes some UK hits while including two tracks that were only major hits in the US: "My World Is Empty Without You" and "Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart".

Legacy & Vinyl Collector Notes The album was a massive commercial success, particularly in the UK where it spent seven weeks at #1 and was certified Platinum for over 1,000,000 copies sold.

  • Original Pressings: The 1977 UK original (EMTV 5) is the most common version, featuring the classic blue and white Motown label.

  • Packaging: Original versions typically come in a single sleeve (non-gatefold) with a vibrant cover featuring a montage of the group.

  • Regional Rarities: Collectors often seek out unique regional pressings, such as the 1977 Israeli version which features Hebrew text on the back cover.

  • Condition: Because of the record's high sales and heavy use at parties in the late 70s, finding copies in true Mint or Near Mint condition can be a challenge for collectors today.

  • Keywords: Diana Ross, The Supremes, 20 Golden Greats, Motown Vinyl, 1977 Compilation, Soul, R&B, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Platinum Album, Baby Love.

    • Collection Ideas: Motown Essentials, Girl Group Classics, 60s Soul Masterpieces, UK Number One Albums.

    • Related Artists: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, The Marvelettes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops.
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MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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