{"product_id":"greatest-hits-sly-the-family-stone","title":"Greatest Hits, Sly \u0026 The Family Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eTerre Haute Pressing - Incredible Gatefold - Pitting on Back Sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSly \u0026amp; The Family Stone – Greatest Hits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Sly \u0026amp; The Family Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Greatest Hits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Compilation Album (Original Vinyl Release)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e November 1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Epic Records (Catalog: KE 30325)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Funk \/ Soul \/ Psychedelic Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eGreatest Hits\u003c\/b\u003e was released during a creative hiatus for the band, designed by Epic Records to maintain their massive momentum after the success of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"171\"\u003eStand!\u003c\/i\u003e. It peaked at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"192\"\u003e#2 on the Billboard 200\u003c\/b\u003e and became the group's most successful album, eventually certified quintuple platinum. While most tracks were pulled from previous LPs, this compilation marked the first album appearance for three massive hit singles: \"Hot Fun in the Summertime,\" \"Everybody Is a Star,\" and \"Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin).\" Interestingly, because true stereo mixes for these three songs didn't exist in 1970, Epic used \"re-channeled\" (simulated) stereo for the original LP release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is often cited as one of the greatest \"party records\" ever made, capturing the band's revolutionary blend of rock, R\u0026amp;B, and social consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Anthems:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes definitive versions of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003e\"Everyday People,\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003e\"Dance to the Music,\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003e\"I Want to Take You Higher.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Funk Revolution:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003e\"Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)\"\u003c\/b\u003e features Larry Graham’s pioneering \"slap and pluck\" bass technique, which fundamentally changed the sound of funk music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePsych-Soul Fusion:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003e\"Sing a Simple Song\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003e\"Stand!\"\u003c\/b\u003e showcase the group's signature multi-lead vocal trade-offs and fuzzy, psychedelic instrumentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLength Variations:\u003c\/b\u003e Some tracks on this compilation appear in their full album lengths rather than the shorter single edits, giving listeners the complete \"jam\" experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Pressing \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e Original 1970 pressings are highly sought after for their iconic design and authentic analog feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/b\u003e The original 1970 US pressing (KE 30325) features the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003eyellow Epic label\u003c\/b\u003e (with \"Epic\" repeated in a circular pattern around the border).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Gatefold:\u003c\/b\u003e Original copies feature a high-quality \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003egatefold sleeve\u003c\/b\u003e. The interior of the gatefold contains a large, striking photograph of the band by Stephen Paley and extensive liner notes by Morgan Ames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMatrix\/Runout:\u003c\/b\u003e Look for the \"P\" stamped in the runout, which indicates it was pressed at the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eColumbia Pitman\u003c\/b\u003e plant. Common matrix suffixes for the first run include \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"165\"\u003e-3A\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003e-1A\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuadraphonic Variant:\u003c\/b\u003e In 1971, a Quadraphonic version (EQ 30325) was released. This version is prized by audiophiles because it contains the only \"true stereo\" mixes of the three non-album singles available on vinyl for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Sly \u0026amp; The Family Stone, Greatest Hits, 1970 Vinyl, Original Pressing, Epic Records, KE 30325, Funk, Psychedelic Soul, Larry Graham, Everyday People.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Funk \u0026amp; Soul Landmarks, The Woodstock Era, Essential 70s Compilations, Larry Graham Bass Foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e James Brown, Parliament-Funkadelic, Prince, Curtis Mayfield, The Isley Brothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sly \u0026 The Family Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51393683849533,"sku":"5582","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/Slyfam-ghits-1970.jpg?v=1771219016","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/greatest-hits-sly-the-family-stone","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}