Earth, Wind & Fire - The Need Of Love (Vinyl LP)

Earth, Wind & Fire – The Need Of Love is the second album by Maurice White's band from their early Warner period in the early 70s. Recorded at Sunset Sound in Hollywood and produced by Joe Wissert, it sounds like jazz funk and soul with long pieces like “Energy” and “Beauty”, plus “I Can Feel It In My Bones” and “Everything Is Everything”.

On offer is the German reissue on Warner Bros. Records (WB 46 161 / WS 1958), with original label inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Warner Bros Records WB 46 161 (WS 1958)
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1970
• Genre: Jazz-Funk, Funk, Soul – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: original label inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Energy (9:39)
2. Beauty (4:15)

Side B

1. I Can Feel It In My Bones (5:06)
2. I Think About Lovin' You (6:02)
3. Everything Is Everything (6:50)

Personnel

Joe Wissert (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a German reissue on Warner Bros. Records (WB 46 161 / WS 1958).

What does early Earth, Wind & Fire sound like?
Jazzier and looser than the later hits – jazz funk and soul with long, open-ended pieces.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Soul / Funk collection.