Gil Scott-Heron – The Best Of (Vinyl LP | EU | 1984)

Gil Scott-Heron – The Best Of is a compilation released on Arista in 1984. It combines spoken-word vocals, socially critical lyrics and funk, and includes "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised", "The Bottle" and "Johannesburg", among others.

This is the 1984 European vinyl LP with catalogue number Arista 206 618. You get a compilation with nine tracks across two sides. The inner sleeve is included.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Arista – 206 618
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
• Pressing: European edition
• Country / Region: Europe
• Year: 1984
• Genre: Funk / Soul
• Style: Funk
• Inserts: inner sleeve included

Condition

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

Graded to Goldmine standard. Explanations can be found in our vinyl grading guide. The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised – 3:05
2. The Bottle – 3:58
3. Winter In America – 6:09
4. Johannesburg – 4:47
5. Ain't No Such Thing As Superman – 4:13

Side B

1. Re-Ron – 6:42
2. Shut 'Um Down – 5:12
3. Angel Dust – 4:10
4. "B" Movie – 6:51

Personnel

The compilation brings together recordings from different productions; there is no single album line-up.

• Gil Scott-Heron: voice and co-production of several tracks
• Brian Jackson: co-production on "The Bottle", "Johannesburg" and "Angel Dust", among others
• Bob Thiele: production of "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"
• Bill Laswell: production of "Re-Ron"
• Malcolm Cecil: co-production of "Shut 'Um Down" and "'B' Movie"
• Nelson George: liner notes

FAQ

Which edition of "The Best Of" is this?
The 1984 European vinyl compilation on Arista with catalogue number 206 618.

Is "The Best Of" a regular studio album?
No, it is a compilation with nine tracks from different recordings.

Are "The Bottle" and "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" included?
Yes. Both tracks are on side A. Side B includes "Re-Ron", "Angel Dust" and "'B' Movie", among others.

How are the record and cover graded?
Record and cover are each graded VG+. More on the grades can be found in our vinyl grading guide.