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Sly & The Family Stone – Fresh

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Genre:Funk / Soul
Style:Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Funk
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Tracklist

In Time5:47
If You Want Me To Stay3:03
Let Me Have It All2:56
Frisky3:10
Thankful N' Thoughtful4:40
Skin I'm In2:53
I Don't Know (Satisfaction)3:51
Keep On Dancin'2:23
Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be)5:20
If It Were Left Up To Me1:58
Babies Makin' Babies3:38

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Notes

As with There's a Riot Goin' On, Stone held on to the Fresh masters well beyond the record's official release, constantly remixing and re-recording the tracks. As a result, alternate and significantly different versions of at least ten songs from the album are known to exist. In 1991, Sony Music, by then owner of the Epic catalog, accidentally issued a sequencing of Fresh on CD in the United States featuring alternate takes of every song except "In Time", which remained unchanged. Sony allowed the alternate version to remain in stores to be bought up by fans and then later issued the standard 1973 version of the album. However, the mix-up sparked debate among fans over which release was superior. When Sony BMG reissued Fresh in CD and digital download formats for Sly & the Family Stone's 40th anniversary, five alternate mixes were included as bonus tracks. These tracks are extremely similar, if not identical, to the alternate, accidental 1991 release. The alternate version is known to be very accessible in Japan, while it is very scarce in the U.S. (SOURCE; WIKIPEDIA)

Versions

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    		Version DetailsData Quality
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
    		Epic – KE 32134US1973US — 1973
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Fresh, 1973-07-04, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Gatefold
    		Epic – EPC 69039Italy1973Italy — 1973
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Stereo, Unipak
    		Epic – KE 32134Canada1973Canada — 1973
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album
    		Epic – ECPL-92Japan1973Japan — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, CassetteFresh
    Cassette, Album, Stereo
    		CBS – 40-69039UK1973UK — 1973
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve
    		Epic – EPC 69039Italy1973Italy — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Gatefold
    		Epic – ELPS 3667Australasia1973Australasia — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve
    		Epic – EPC 69039Europe1973Europe — 1973
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve
    		Epic – EPC 69039Greece1973Greece — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album
    		CBS – MOT-60.004Venezuela1973Venezuela — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Test Pressing, Gatefold Sleeve
    		Epic – EPC 69039Greece1973Greece — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve
    		Epic – EPC 69039Spain1973Spain — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, Reel-To-ReelFresh
    Reel-To-Reel, 3 ¾ ips, 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel, Album
    		Columbia – R12 6058US1973US — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album
    		Epic – 11261Colombia1973Colombia — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve
    		Epic – EPC 69039, Epic – S EPC 69039UK1973UK — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Terre Haute Pressing
    		Epic – KE 32134US1973US — 1973
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Terre Haute Pressing
    		Epic – KE 32134US1973US — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh , 1973-03-00, VinylFresh
    LP, Advance, Album, Promo
    		Epic – S EPC 65444UK1973UK — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, 8-Track CartridgeFresh
    8-Track Cartridge, Album
    		Epic – EA 32134US1973US — 1973
    New Submission
    		Fresh
    Cassette, Album
    		Columbia Records of Canada, Ltd. – ET-32134Canada1973Canada — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Unipak
    		Epic – SBPC474129New Zealand1973New Zealand — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
    		Epic – KE 32134US1973US — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Promo, Reissue
    		Epic – ECPM-96Japan1973Japan — 1973
    New Submission
    		Fresh
    Cassette, Album
    		Epic – ELC3667Australasia1973Australasia — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, CassetteFresh
    Cassette, Album
    		Epic – ET 32134US1973US — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album
    		Epic – 144113, Epic – 32134Brazil1973Brazil — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, CassetteFresh
    Cassette, Album
    		Epic – 40 EPC 69039Italy1973Italy — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Gatefold
    		CBS/Sony Records Inc. – KE 32134Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong1973Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Stereo, , Gatefold
    		Epic – EPC69039Netherlands Antilles1973Netherlands Antilles — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Gatefold
    		Epic – ELPS 3667Australasia1973Australasia — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold
    		Epic – ECPM-96Japan1973Japan — 1973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1973, 8-Track CartridgeFresh
    8-Track Cartridge, Album, Stereo
    		Epic – EA-3213419731973
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1974, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Stereo
    		CBS – (S)LPC - 37100Chile1974Chile — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1987, CDFresh
    CD, Album, Reissue
    		Edsel Records – ED CD 232, Edsel Records – EDCD 232UK1987UK — 1987
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Fresh, 1987, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold
    		Edsel Records – XED 232UK1987UK — 1987
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Fresh, 1987, VinylFresh
    LP, Album, Reissue
    		Edsel Records – XED 232UK1987UK — 1987
    Cover of Fresh, 1987, CassetteFresh
    Cassette, Album, Stereo
    		Edsel Records – CED 232UK1987UK — 1987
    		Fresh
    Cassette, Album, Stereo
    		Edsel Records – CED 232UK1987UK — 1987
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1991-09-01, CDFresh
    CD, Album, Reissue, Alternate Versions Issue
    		Epic – ESCA 5385Japan1991Japan — 1991
    New Submission
    Cover of Fresh, 1991, CDFresh
    CD, Album, Reissue, Standard Mix Issue
    		Epic – EK 32134US1991US — 1991
    New Submission

    Recommendations

    Reviews

    • PixelMaker1's avatar
      PixelMaker1
      Truly an excellent sounding record. I also have a decent original RL pressing, which I already thought sounded great. And they are not too far apart. I think this Kevin Gray pressing has a bit more clarity and detail as well as an extended low-end, but the RL focuses more on the mids so it sounds a tad warmer while also being very dynamic. If you have a clean OG I don't know if you would need to seek this out, but I do prefer the Kevin Gray pressing slightly as it feels more open. Highly recommended!
      • Paleophone's avatar
        Paleophone
        Edited 13 days ago
        "Original Mix" is a confusing and vague term when referring to this album. Depending on your point of view, the mix generally released in 1973 could be the "original mix," or the earlier pre-release mix sent out to reviewers, re-released by accident in the early 1990's, could be considered the "original mix". (Though usually that's called the "alt mix".) Unfortunately, people usually consider whichever mix they heard first to be the "original mix."

        "contrary to more recent re-releases....". You cannot make a blanket statement about the more recent releases. The releases from 1991 forward aren't all the same.

        I'm reading conflicting claims across the internet regarding what is contained on the 1987 Edsel release(s).

        Can anyone who has physical copies of the Edsel CD and/or LP confirm the running times of "Let Me Have It All" and "Babies Making Babies"? By playing the CDs, vs reading the cover, etc? Thank you.
        • cagica's avatar
          cagica
          Sounds better than 2007 release. More clean, more pure. Better mix. More funky
          • madpelican's avatar
            madpelican
            Has or can anyone compared to an original RL pressing?
            • archioptericks's avatar
              archioptericks
              My 1973 NL- pressing comes in a gatefold sleeve and a cardboard inner with lyrics. Is this reproduced here as well?
              • McHomie's avatar
                McHomie
                Stunning reissue of this hypnotic funk album on orange vinyl. This has the same KPG@CA as the 2017 red vinyl repress, and Kevin Gray has worked his magic again here. There's more clarity to the bass and drums, even if the whole thing still has a bit of a murky sound. There's a real bite to the punchy horn riffs, the low end sounds rich and organic. This is is one of those rare masterpieces that seems to get better with every listen, and it's impossible to choose a favorite song because it changes all the time. Did I mention how hypnotic the grooves are? Five funky stars and a happy face.
                • the-blackspiral's avatar
                  the-blackspiral
                  Absolutely gorgeous sounding, but I keep catching myself glancing with delight at the safety orange vinyl as it lay on the turntable. The combination of visual and musical elements makes my spirit rise with happiness.
                  • CAC1965's avatar
                    CAC1965
                    Excellent sounding quality 👌 👏 Top notch remaster. If you are on the fence about purchasing do yourself a favor and grab it up
                    • mhnien's avatar
                      mhnien
                      Even a shagged out old copy is worth owning. Mine has pops galore, but they can't hide one of Sly + Family's finest. Legend has it that Miles Davis played "In Time" for his band over and over for an hour. Every groove is slippery. No riff or beat repeats itself in exactly the same way twice, which is really enticing and forces you to listen and move in new ways (50 years on even).
                      • Nachobob's avatar
                        Nachobob
                        It doesn’t say it in the description, but mine is a gatefold. Sounds good!

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