Earth, Wind & Fire – Spirit (Vinyl LP)

Earth, Wind & Fire – Spirit was released in 1976 and is dedicated to arranger Charles Stepney, who died during the sessions. Powerful soul and funk with big horns – featuring “Getaway”, “Saturday Nite” and the spiritual title track.

On offer is the 1976 UK original pressing on CBS (CBS 81451).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CBS 81451
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: UK Original
• Country: UK
• Released: 1976
• Genre: Soul, Disco, Funk – more in Soul / Funk

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. Getaway (3:12)
2. On Your Face (4:34)
3. Imagination (5:17)
4. Spirit (3:12)

Side B

1. Saturday Nite (4:03)
2. Earth, Wind & Fire (4:41)
3. Departure (0:27)
4. Biyo (3:38)
5. Burnin' Bush (6:48)

Personnel

Charles Stepney (Arranged By), Jerry Peters (Arranged By), Tom Tom 84 (Arranged By), Fred White (Drums, Percussion), Ralph Johnson (Drums, Percussion), George Massenburg (Engineer, Remix).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1976 UK original pressing on CBS.

Which songs are best known?
Above all “Getaway” and “Saturday Nite”.

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.