The Chi-Lites – Give More Power To The People (Vinyl LP)

The Chi-Lites – Give More Power To The People is the 1971 soul album by the Chicago vocal group, produced by singer Eugene Record. Next to the socially conscious title track you get the big ballad “Have You Seen Her”, one of the band's best-known songs. Fine Chicago soul with classy harmonies – the German cover art is by graphic artist Helmut Wenske.

On offer is the original German pressing from 1971 on Bellaphon (BLPS 19056).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Bellaphon – BLPS 19056
• Format: Vinyl LP - Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1971
• Genre: Funk, Soul – more in Soul / Funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- to VG+
• 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. (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People (2:58)
2. What Do I Wish For (2:48)
3. You Got Me Walkin' (2:40)
4. I Want To Pay You Back (4:41)
5. Troubles A' Comin' (3:15)

Side B

1. We Are Neighbors (3:41)
2. Love Uprising (2:32)
3. Yes I'm Ready (If I Don't Get To Go) (4:14)
4. Have You Seen Her (5:08)

Personnel

Eugene Record (Producer, Arranged By), Sonny Sanders (Arranged By), Tom Tom 84 (Arranged By), Bruce Swedien (Engineer), Helmut Wenske (Graphics).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original German pressing from 1971 on Bellaphon (BLPS 19056).

Is “Have You Seen Her” on the record?
Yes, “Have You Seen Her” is included – alongside “(For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People”, “We Are Neighbors” and “Yes I'm Ready (If I Don't Get To Go)”.

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.

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

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