SLY & THE FAMILY STONE - The First Family Live... [RSD]

Please note: This is a Record Store 2025 release and will be available in store from 9a.m. on Saturday 12th April 2025 on a first come first served basis. If there is remaining stock they will be made available for sale on this website at 8p.m. on Monday 14th April.
 
Clear Vinyl, Deluxe Silver Foil Gatefold Package
Includes 24 Page Book With Extensive Liner Notes And Rare Photos

Sly & The Family Stone were true pioneers on so many levels: black/white, male/female, rock/soul, the act shattered all preconceptions of what popular music could be, and would go on to become one of the most groundbreaking and influential artists the world has ever witnessed. The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967 is an unprecedented live performance by the original Family Stone line-up, recorded just prior to their signing to Epic Records, and a full year before their chart breakthrough with 'Dance To The Music.' This fascinating recording explicates Sly Stone’s genius on a tremendously exciting and atmospheric set of vintage soul covers, peppered with the arrangements, motifs and intoxicating energy that would soon become familiar during the group’s ascent. Interest in Sly is high with the forthcoming documentary directed by Questlove, but to experience the full impact of the Family Stone’s legendary abilities from the start, this historic document is required listening.