Earth, Wind & Fire - Head To The Sky (LP) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Earth, Wind & Fire – Head To The Sky
LP, Album | Columbia | Cat. No. KC 32194 | US | 1973

The album that cemented Earth, Wind & Fire as one of the defining forces in '70s soul and funk — Head To The Sky is their third Columbia LP and the record where Maurice White's spiritual vision fully crystallized. Produced by Joe Wissert and mastered by Bernie Grundman, it balances tight funk grooves with jazz-inflected arrangements and cosmic lyricism. The centrepiece is the 13-minute Zanzibar, a sprawling, meditative closer that showcases the full depth of the band's musicianship. This pressing features the 1T / T1 runout stamps, indicating a first pressing, and comes with the original burgundy inner sleeve with printed lyrics.

Condition

• Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) — plays cleanly with minimal surface noise
• Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) — excellent shape with minimal signs of handling
• Includes original burgundy inner sleeve with printed lyrics

Tracklist

Side A
A1. Evil (4:57)
A2. Keep Your Head To The Sky (5:08)
A3. Build Your Nest (3:16)
A4. The World's A Masquerade (4:47)

Side B
B1. Clover (5:21)
B2. Zanzibar (13:01)

Credits
Vocals, Drums, Kalimba & Director: Maurice White
Vocals, Congas & Percussion: Philip Bailey
Vocals, Bass & Percussion: Verdine White
Vocals: Jessica Cleaves
Guitar, Sitar & Percussion: Al McKay
Guitar & Percussion: Johnny Graham
Clarinet, Piano & Organ: Larry Dunn
Saxophone (Soprano) & Flute: Andrew Woolfolk
Drums & Percussion: Ralph Johnson
Producer: Joe Wissert
Arranged By: Earth, Wind & Fire
Engineer & Remix: Robert Appère
Mastered By: Bernie Grundman
Cover Design & Photography: Lee Lawrence

Details

• Format: LP, Album
• Label: Columbia
• Catalog No.: KC 32194
• Country: US
• Released: 1973
• Weight: 230 g
• Rights: BMI
• Pressing: 1T / T1 runout stamps (first pressing indicator)
• Matrix A: PAL 32194-1H 1T / PAL 32194 1E / PAL 32194 1D
• Matrix B: PBL 32194-1E T1 / PBL 32194-1J DI / PBL 32194-1B 0 A5

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As with all vintage records, minor signs of age and handling are to be expected and are reflected in the grading above.