Earth, Wind & Fire – Gratitude (Vinyl 2LP)

Earth, Wind & Fire – Gratitude is the 1975 double album that combines mostly live recordings from the US tour with a handful of new studio tracks. Live you get Shining Star, Reasons and Sun Goddess, among others, while the new studio recordings include Gratitude, Celebrate and Can't Hide Love. A document of the band at the peak of its live energy.

On offer is the 1975 US original pressing on Columbia (PG 33694) as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Columbia – PG 33694
• Format: Vinyl, 2LP, Album
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Released: 1975
• Genre: Soul, Funk, Disco – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Introduction (0:22)

1. Medley (5:58)

Side A

1. Yearnin' Learnin' (4:18)
2. Devotion (4:54)

Side B

1. Sun Goddess (7:57)
2. Reasons (8:27)
3. Sing A Message To You (1:21)

Side C

1. Shining Star (4:59)
2. New World Symphony (9:47)
3. Sunshine (4:18)

Side D

1. Singasong (3:25)
2. Gratitude (3:29)
3. Celebrate (3:09)
4. Can't Hide Love (4:12)

Personnel

Charles Stepney (Producer, Arranger – Studio Tracks), Joe Wissert (Producer – Live Show), Al McKay (Guitar, Percussion), Larry Dunn (Piano, Organ, Moog Synthesizer), Fred White (Drums, Percussion), George Massenburg (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1975 US original pressing on Columbia, a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Is this a live album?
Mostly, yes: the bulk was recorded on tour in US cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles and New York, complemented by a few new studio recordings.

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.