Best Of Earth Wind Fire Vol 1 Vinyl LP NM Columbia 35647 September Fantasy 1978

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Earth Wind & Fire The Best of Earth Wind & Fire Vol. 1 Vinyl LP - Columbia FC 35647 Near Mint First Edition Pressing (1978) with Got to Get You Into My Life, September, Fantasy
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Beautiful copy alert! Vinyl was play-tested pn both sides and plays really well -- clean copy. Gatefold cover has great color and strong corners, and includes original inner sleeve with lyrics.
The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1 is the first greatest hits album by Earth, Wind & Fire issued in 1978 by Columbia Records. The album rose to No. 3 & 6 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums and Billboard 200 charts respectively. The album has been certified Quintuple Platinum in the US by the RIAA.
The Los Angeles Times called the album "An excellent package with no extraneous or weak tracks."
Singles The album produced three new songs and two singles. The first single, "Got to Get You into My Life", preceded the album by a few months and was first included on the 1978 soundtrack Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Got to Get You into My Life was Grammy nominated and went on to win a Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s). The second single, "September" rose to Nos. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs.
Tracklist
A1 Got To Get You Into My Life A2 Fantasy A3 Can't Hide Love A4 Love Music A5 Getaway
B1 That's The Way Of The World B2 September B3 Shining Star B4 Reasons B5 Singasong
Personnel Philip Bailey – vocals, percussion Rhamlee Michael Davis – trumpet, flugelhorn Larry Dunn – keyboards Johnny Graham – guitar, percussion Michael Harris – trumpet, flugelhorn Alan Hewitt – keyboards Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion Al McKay – guitar, percussion Don Myrick – saxophone Louis Satterfield – trombone Dick Smith – guitar Fred White – drums Maurice White – vocals, drums, percussion Verdine White – bass Andrew Woolfolk – saxophone, flute
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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