Description
The Stylistics' self-titled 1971 debut is one of the crown jewels of Philadelphia soul: lush, elegant, and built around Russell Thompkins Jr.'s instantly recognizable falsetto. Produced by Thom Bell, the album introduced the group in major fashion, reaching No. 23 on the Billboard 200 and No. 3 on Billboard's R&B albums chart, while launching an extraordinary run of hit singles. It features You Are Everything, Betcha by Golly, Wow, People Make the World Go Round, Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart), and You're a Big Girl Now, with all fi ve reaching the R&B top ten; Betcha by Golly, Wow climbed to No. 3 on the Hot 100 and No. 2 R&B, while You Are Everything reached No. 9 on the Hot 100. Certifi ed Gold in the U.S., the album captures the Stylistics at the exact moment sweet soul sophistication met real chart power. For anyone building a serious soul collection, this is not just a classic debut - it is a foundation record. This deluxe edition includes the original remastered album, single mixes and previously unreleased tracks on 2xLPs and 2xCDs.
Tracklist:
- Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)
- Point of No Return
- Betcha By Golly, Wow
- Country Living
- You're a Big Girl Now
- You Are Everything
- People Make the World Go Round
- Ebony Eyes
- If I Love You
- Let the Junkie Bust the Pusher - Bonus Track
- I'm Gonna Get You Back - Bonus Track
- You Gotta Have Soul - Bonus Track
- the Strength, the Faith, the Life
- Your Love
- the Impossible Dream (The Quest)
- Deeper (In Love with You)
- Sweet Times
- Happiness - 2:34
- You're a Big Girl Now (Mono Single Mix) Alternate Mixes
- Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart) Alternate Mixes
- If I Love You (Mono Single Mix) Alternate Mixes
- You Are Everything (Mono Single Mix) Alternate Mixes
- Country Living (Mono Single Mix) Alternate Mixes
- Betcha By Golly, Wow (Mono Single Mix) Alternate Mixes
- Ebony Eyes (Mono Single Mix) Alternate Mixes
- People Make the World Go Round (Mono Single Mix) Alternate Mixes
- Point of No Return (Mono Single Mix) Alternate Mixes
- Betcha By Golly, Wow (1974 Mix) Alternate Mixes
UPC: 016998086711
Label: Avco
Release Date: 2.12.27
Format: CD
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