Columbia · in the Kissa Kissa racks
In The Beginning (The World Of Aretha Franklin 1960-1967)
| Recorded | c. 1972 |
|---|---|
| Label | Columbia |
| Released | 1972 |
| Discogs | master 456518 |
The record
A compilation pulling from her Columbia years, back when producers were still figuring out how to frame that voice -- torch songs, standards, and blues sides cut before Atlantic let her fully take charge. Worth hearing for the raw talent pushing against arrangements not yet built for her.
Contemporary reception
No period review located yet. The vintage-press pipeline searches DownBeat, Cash Box, and Billboard for this session.
Pressings
| 1972 | CBS · KG - 31355 — Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Gatefold Sleeve earliest on file · gatefold |
|---|---|
| 1972 | Columbia — STEREO |
| 1972 | Columbia · GA-31355 — 8-Track Cartridge, Compilation, Stereo, TC8 |
| 2013 | Wounded Bird Records · WOU 1355 — CD, Compilation |