Earth, Wind & Fire - That's The Way Of The World (Test Pressing)
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Unsealed vinyl
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TEST PRESSING
Test pressings are the first copies (typically 5 to 10) of a record that are pressed from the metal stampers to assess the quality of the pressed records. They are usually sent to artists, producers, record labels, and other key stakeholders for approval. These test pressings are usually devoid of artwork, labels, or any other decorative elements, focusing solely on the audio quality. Made while the stampers are fresh, they would sound better and are often considered valuable by collectors.
Test pressing - Rarity - Unsealed
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Maurice White (voc, perc, dr); Verdine White (voc, b, perc); Philip Bailey (voc, cga, perc); Larry Dunn (p, org, synth); Al McKay (g, perc); Ralph Johnson (dr, perc); Johnny Graham (g); Fred White (dr, perc)
Written by Maurice White (A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3), Philip Bailey (A1, A3, B1, B2, B4), Larry Dunn (A1, A3, A4, B3, B4), Charles Stepney (A2, B1, B2), Verdine White (A2, A3), Al McKay (A3), Michael Mazzarella (B2), Louise Anglin (B4)
1LP, Test pressing sleeve
Limited Edition (Test Pressing only 30 records pressed)
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Pallas
Label : Speakers Corner
Original Label : Columbia
Recording: 1975 at Caribou Ranch in Nederland, Colorado (USA), by Curt Wittig
Production: Maurice White
Originally released 1975
Reissued in 2012
Tracks :
Side A :
1. Shining Star
2. That’s the Way of the World
3. Happy Feelin’
4. All About Love
Side B :
1. Yearnin’ Learnin’
2. Reasons
3. Africano
4. See the Ligh
Awards :
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time - Ranked 486/500
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Songs of All Time - That's The Way Of The World - Ranked 337/500
1000 Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die - Ranked 347
Stereophile Records to Die For - 2014
More than three million albums sold in the USA alone
Reviews :
"Earth, Wind & Fire has delivered more than its share of excellent albums, but if a person could own only one EWF release, the logical choice would be That's the Way of the World, which was the band's best album as well as its best-selling. Open Our Eyes had been a major hit and sold over half a million units, but it wasWorld that established EWF as major-league, multi-platinum superstars. Fueled by gems ranging from the sweaty funk of 'Shining Star' and 'Yearnin' Learnin' to the gorgeous ballad 'Reasons' and the unforgettable title song, EWF's sixth album sold at least five million units. And some of the tracks that weren't major hits, such as the exuberant 'Happy Feelin' and the gospel-influenced 'See the Light,' are equally powerful. There are no dull moments on World, one of the strongest albums of the 1970s and EWF's crowning achievement." — All Music Guide
"Before he got into African thumb pianos and otherworldly philosophizing, EWF founder Maurice White was a session drummer at Chess Studios. EWF's sixth album is make-out music of the gods." - rollingstone.com
Ratings :
Allmusic : 4.5 / 5 , Discogs : Rate Your Music :