Sly & The Family Stone – There's A Riot Goin' On (50th Anniversary Edition) [180g LP Vinyl]

Sly & The Family Stone – There's A Riot Goin' On (50th Anniversary Edition) [180g LP Vinyl]

Format: LP Vinyl (180g Heavyweight, Limited Red Vinyl, Gatefold Sleeve)
Catalogue Number: 194399 04351
Released: 10 December 2021 (EU 50th Anniversary Reissue of 1971 Original)
Genre: Funk / Psychedelic Soul / Avant-Garde R&B
Label: Sony BMG / Epic / Legacy

Description

There's A Riot Goin' On is a radical reinvention of funk — a murky, introspective, and politically charged masterpiece that marked a turning point in Sly & The Family Stone’s sound. This limited edition 50th anniversary reissue is pressed on red 180g heavyweight vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve with restored artwork. Originally released in 1971, the album trades the band’s earlier optimism for gritty realism, with tracks like “Family Affair,” “Runnin’ Away,” and “Thank You For Talkin’ To Me Africa” exploring themes of disillusionment, identity, and social unrest. The lo-fi textures and use of drum machines give the record a haunting, hypnotic edge.

Artist Overview

Sly & The Family Stone were pioneers of integrated funk — blending rock, soul, and psychedelia with a multiracial, mixed-gender lineup. There's A Riot Goin' On 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 Prince, D’Angelo, and Kendrick Lamar, and it remains a cornerstone of experimental soul.

Track Listing

Side A
A1. Luv N' Haight – 4:10
A2. Just Like A Baby – 5:09
A3. Poet – 3:03
A4. Family Affair – 3:02
A5. Africa Talks To You "The Asphalt Jungle" – 8:44
A6. There's A Riot Goin' On – 0:05

Side B
B1. Brave & Strong – 3:22
B2. (You Caught Me) Smilin' – 2:54
B3. Time – 2:59
B4. Spaced Cowboy – 4:00
B5. Runnin' Away – 2:56
B6. Thank You For Talkin' To Me Africa – 7:12