{"title":"Sly \u0026 The Family Stone Vinyl Records","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sly-the-family-stone-theres-a-riot-goin-on-50th-anniversary-edition-180g-lp-vinyl","title":"Sly \u0026 The Family Stone – There's A Riot Goin' On (50th Anniversary Edition) [180g LP Vinyl]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSly \u0026amp; The Family Stone – There's A Riot Goin' On (50th Anniversary Edition) [180g LP Vinyl]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: LP Vinyl (180g Heavyweight, Limited Red Vinyl, Gatefold Sleeve)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 194399 04351\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e: 194399043516\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 December 2021 (EU 50th Anniversary Reissue of 1971 Original)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Funk \/ Psychedelic Soul \/ Avant-Garde R\u0026amp;B\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sony BMG \/ Epic \/ Legacy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: New and Sealed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere's A Riot Goin' On\u003c\/em\u003e is a radical reinvention of funk — a murky, introspective, and politically charged masterpiece that marked a turning point in Sly \u0026amp; The Family Stone’s sound. This \u003cstrong\u003elimited edition 50th anniversary reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e is pressed on \u003cstrong\u003ered 180g heavyweight vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e, housed in a \u003cstrong\u003egatefold sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e with restored artwork. Originally released in 1971, the album trades the band’s earlier optimism for gritty realism, with tracks like \u003cstrong\u003e“Family Affair,” “Runnin’ Away,”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Thank You For Talkin’ To Me Africa”\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring themes of disillusionment, identity, and social unrest. The lo-fi textures and use of drum machines give the record a haunting, hypnotic edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSly \u0026amp; The Family Stone were pioneers of integrated funk — blending rock, soul, and psychedelia with a multiracial, mixed-gender lineup. \u003cem\u003eThere's A Riot Goin' On\u003c\/em\u003e captured the turbulence of the early ’70s, reflecting Sly Stone’s personal struggles and the broader cultural shift from hope to cynicism. Its influence reverberates through artists like \u003cstrong\u003ePrince\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eD’Angelo\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eKendrick Lamar\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it remains a cornerstone of experimental soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003eA1. Luv N' Haight – 4:10\u003cbr\u003eA2. Just Like A Baby – 5:09\u003cbr\u003eA3. Poet – 3:03\u003cbr\u003eA4. Family Affair – 3:02\u003cbr\u003eA5. Africa Talks To You \"The Asphalt Jungle\" – 8:44\u003cbr\u003eA6. There's A Riot Goin' On – 0:05\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003eB1. Brave \u0026amp; Strong – 3:22\u003cbr\u003eB2. (You Caught Me) Smilin' – 2:54\u003cbr\u003eB3. Time – 2:59\u003cbr\u003eB4. Spaced Cowboy – 4:00\u003cbr\u003eB5. Runnin' Away – 2:56\u003cbr\u003eB6. Thank You For Talkin' To Me Africa – 7:12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sly \u0026 The Family Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55987814662531,"sku":"194399 04351","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/9757\/4275\/files\/CS854322-01A-BIG.jpg?v=1752342488"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/9757\/4275\/collections\/CS854322-01A-BIG.jpg?v=1778781057","url":"https:\/\/vikingrecords.co.uk\/collections\/sly-and-the-family-stone-vinyl-records.oembed","provider":"Viking Records Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}