{"product_id":"self-titled-diana-ross-copy","title":"20 Golden Greats, Diana Ross And The Supremes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiana Ross \u0026amp; The Supremes – 20 Golden Greats\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 Diana Ross \u0026amp; The Supremes\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 20 Golden Greats\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\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 September 1977\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 Motown\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 Soul \/ R\u0026amp;B \/ Pop\u003c\/p\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 Released in late 1977, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e20 Golden Greats\u003c\/b\u003e serves as a definitive retrospective of the most successful girl group in music history during their \"Diana Ross\" era. The compilation was released by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"215\"\u003eMotown\u003c\/b\u003e (often through the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"241\"\u003eEMTV\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"454\"\u003eHolland-Dozier-Holland\u003c\/b\u003e.\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 organized chronologically, dividing the group’s meteoric rise across two sides of vinyl.\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\"\u003eSide One (1964–1966):\u003c\/b\u003e Focuses on the group’s initial string of chart-toppers, including \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003e\"Where Did Our Love Go,\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003e\"Baby Love,\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003e\"Stop! In the Name of Love\"\u003c\/b\u003e. It captures the pure, melodic stomp that defined mid-60s soul.\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\"\u003eSide Two (1967–1969):\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicles their transition into more sophisticated and psychedelic textures, featuring \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003e\"Reflections,\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003e\"Love Child,\"\u003c\/b\u003e and the final single with Diana Ross, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003e\"Someday We'll Be Together\"\u003c\/b\u003e.\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\"\u003eChart Curiosities:\u003c\/b\u003e 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: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"162\"\u003e\"My World Is Empty Without You\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"198\"\u003e\"Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart\"\u003c\/b\u003e.\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\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Vinyl Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e The album was a massive commercial success, particularly in the UK where it spent \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003eseven weeks at #1\u003c\/b\u003e and was certified \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"149\"\u003ePlatinum\u003c\/b\u003e for over 1,000,000 copies sold.\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\"\u003eOriginal Pressings:\u003c\/b\u003e The 1977 UK original (EMTV 5) is the most common version, featuring the classic blue and white Motown label.\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\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Original versions typically come in a single sleeve (non-gatefold) with a vibrant cover featuring a montage of the group.\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\"\u003eRegional Rarities:\u003c\/b\u003e Collectors often seek out unique regional pressings, such as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003e1977 Israeli version\u003c\/b\u003e which features Hebrew text on the back cover.\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\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Because of the record's high sales and heavy use at parties in the late 70s, finding copies in true \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"111\"\u003eMint\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003eNear Mint\u003c\/b\u003e condition can be a challenge for collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Diana Ross, The Supremes, 20 Golden Greats, Motown Vinyl, 1977 Compilation, Soul, R\u0026amp;B, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Platinum Album, Baby Love.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\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\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Motown Essentials, Girl Group Classics, 60s Soul Masterpieces, UK Number One Albums.\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\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Martha Reeves \u0026amp; The Vandellas, The Marvelettes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Diana Ross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51350218604861,"sku":"5543","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/Diana_Ross___The_Supremes_-_20_Golden_Greats.jpg?v=1770100980","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/self-titled-diana-ross-copy","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}