LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

• 180 gram audiophile vinyl
• Featuring: “Family Affair”, “Dance To The Music”, “Stand!”, “Everyday People”, “Life”, “Hot Fun In The Summertime”, “Everybody Is A Star” and many more
• Limited edition of 2000 individually numbered copies on transparent pink vinyl

Along with James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic, Sly & the Family Stone virtually invented 1970's funk. Their fusion of R&B rhythms, infectious melodies, and psychedelia created a new pop/soul/rock hybrid. The impact of Sly's music has proven widespread and long-lasting. For instance, Motown producer Norman Whitfield patterned the label's forays into harder- driving, socially relevant material (such as The Temptations' “Runaway Child” and “Ball of Confusion”) based on their sound.

The pioneering Stone had a major influence in the 1980's on artists such as Prince and Rick James. Legions of artists from the 1990's forward - including Public Enemy, Fatboy Slim, Arrested Devellopment, Beck and many others - mined Stone's back catalog for samples.

For those not familiar with Sly this 2LP set is a great introduction and an invitation to dig deeper into Sly & The Family Stone's catalogue. This 20 track compilation covers all the hits & fan favourites from the 1968-1974 period.

The Best Of Sly and The Family Stone is now available as a limited edition of 2000 numbered copies on transparent pink vinyl.

Track Listing:

SIDE A

• DANCE TO THE MUSIC
• I WANT TO TAKE YOU HIGHER
• FAMILY AFFAIR
• THANK YOU (FALETTINME BE MICE ELF AGIN)
• I GET HIGH ON YOU

SIDE B

• STAND!
• M'LADY
• SKIN I'M IN
• EVERYDAY PEOPLE
• SING A SIMPLE SONG

SIDE C

• HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME
• DON'T CALL ME NIGGER, WHITEY
• BRAVE & STRONG
• LIFE
• EVERYBODY IS A STAR

SIDE D

• IF YOU WANT ME TO STAY (YOU CAUGHT ME) SMILIN'
• QUE SERA, SERA (WHATEVER WILL BE, WILL BE)
• RUNNIN' AWAY
• FAMILY AFFAIR (REMIX)