The Best of Gladys Knight & The Pips is a compilation album that features some of the most iconic songs from the legendary soul group. The album includes hits such as "Midnight Train to Georgia," "If I Were Your Woman," and "Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)."
Gladys Knight's soulful vocals and the Pips' harmonies are showcased in this collection of songs that span their career from the 1960s to the 1980s. Each track is a testament to their talent and their ability to capture the essence of soul music.
Don Hannah (tracks: B5.2), Joe Guercio (tracks: B5.2)
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Strings
Larry Wilcox (tracks: A3, B1, B2, B4)
Horns
Larry Wilcox (tracks: A3, B1, B2, B4)
Illustration
Victor Gadino
Creative Director
Milton Sincoff
Notes
"The Way We Were," recorded live at Pine Knob Music Theatre, Detroit, Michigan by Metro Audio.
For similar release, but with matrix # printed on labels, see: The Best Of Gladys Knight & The Pips
(P)(C)1976 U.S.A.- Buddah Records, Inc.
(C) 1976 Canada - Quality Records Limited
"The Way We Were," recorded live at Pine Knob Music Theatre, Detroit, Michigan by Metro Audio
Manufactured & Distributed by Pye Records
Made in England
Black Buddah label, with two contiguous boxes in the top half of the label. The large upper box consists of a large "B" in purple, green and brown colours with a black and white vinyl record as part of the "B." "BUDDAH" is written in white capital letters in the smaller box.
WHITE / BLANK LABEL TEST PRESSING.
Standard, 2 Disk Jewel Case.
Motown Master Series
Anthology Series · Gladys Knight & The Pips
Full Dimensional Soul
[Tracks 1-21, 2-7:] Previously unreleased mix
[Track 1-22:] Previously unreleased
All tracks are the original stereo mixes; no material has been remixed.
Typically comes with a Pye Records Group company inner sleeve, with a 10cm by 10cm clipped corner.
Also released with different labels
track A1
recorded at Curtom Studio, Chicago, Ill.
track B5.2
recorded live at Pine Knob Music Theatre, Detroit, Michigan by Metro Audio
mixed at Bell Sound Studios, New York
Made in Germany
(P) 1976
Dutch SR International club edition in common cover.
Made in Mexico.
This is a reissue of the earlier Polydor-distributed version.
Distribution Polydor/PolyGram.
An original sound recording made by Motown Record Company, L.P.
[On CDs:] MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC
Spine shows catalogue # and "CRC", album title (twice in black print and once in light blue and an additional code), 0698 BUDDAH not seen elsewhere on either cover or labels.
The labels on this one vary from http://www.localhost/Gladys-Knight-And-The-Pips-The-Best-Of-Gladys-Knight-And-The-Pips/release/457609 (see images). Artist name and album title is in larger black font.
Green cassette with white paper labels, green print.
Marketed and distributed by Buddah Records, Inc., 1790 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019
Jacket Made in Canada
New Zealand release
Manufactured in Holland by Inelco Nederland bv
℗ 1976 Buddah Records
Printed in Holland.
"The Way We Were" recorded live at Pine Knob Music Theatre, Detroit, Michigan by Metro Audio and mixed at Bell Sound Studios, New York.
Pressed under license from Buddah Records for Disco Cassette SA, Industria Peruana reg 13104
BDSC 89002 (as printed on cassette) is the correct cat. #. BSDC 89002 (as printed on inlay card) is a printing error.
℗ 1976 by Buddah Records, Inc.
'Super C Cassette' branding.
Cover information:
Spine shows catalogue #, album title, twice in black print and once in light blue and an additional code, 0698 BUDDAH not seen elsewhere on either cover or labels.
Part of the inside of the cover is dark blue.
Tracks A1 and B2 were recorded at Curtom Studio, Chicago, Ill.
Track B5 was recorded live at Pine Knob Music Theatre, Detroit, Michigan by Metro Audio. Mixed at Bell Sound Studios, New York
Rich Tufo, tracks A1 and B1, is credited as Richard Tufo on both cover and labels.
In addition to being the Arrangers, track B5 was also conceived by Joe Guercio and Don Hannah.
For credits that explicitly omit , please use (e.g. "backing band" credits, group-only releases and the very earliest single releases simply credited to "The Pips")
US R&B / soul group inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 (Performer).
The album is a must-have for any fan of soul music or anyone looking to discover the classics of the genre. The Best of Gladys Knight & The Pips is a timeless collection of songs that will continue to captivate audiences for years to come.
She sang this song...!! ???? U just feel every note she sings from the heart....so much talent ❤️? one of the best singers....she's even better than Aretha Franklin that's my opinion...??
This was my mom's song she came from LaGrange Georgia and she loved it until the day to live with him in heaven rest in peace mom and your Midnight Train to Georgia love forever and always
In my case, it is the Midnight Train to Brownsville, Texas. I hope someday you find your way back to Houston but most importantly to my arms...I still love you, Tony Diaz!
It's still hard to think too much about him without crying. I hope I can board that midnight train and see him someday.
U just feel every note she sings from the heart....so much talent ❤️? one of the best singers....she's even better than Aretha Franklin that's my opinion...??