Sly And The Family Stone - Higher! Genre: Funk, Soul, Rock Country of release: USA • Japan Year of release: 2013 Publisher (label): Amazon Exclusive • Japanase Edition Catalog number: 88697536652 • EICP 30010~3 Country: USA Audio codec: FLAC (*.flac) Rip type: image+.cue Audio bitrate: lossless Duration: 09:55:16 Tracklist: 5CD Box Set Epic Legacy Amazon Exclusive 05:12:44 Disc One 01:04:59 Disc Two 01:07:17 Disc Three 01:17:37 Disc Four 01:12:39 Disc Five (Bonus Disc) 00:30:12 4BSCD2 Box Set Sony Music Japan 04:42:32 Disc One 01:04:59 Disc Two 01:07:17 Disc Three 01:17:37 Disc Four 01:12:39 amazon.com All through the brilliant highs and the murky lows of the late '60s and early '70s, Sly & The Family Stone had the globe dancing to the music. The creativity of the mixed-race, mixed-gender, and mixed-genre band shines in this new 77-track, four-cd box set. This incredible collection showcases the classic hits not just in stereo format, but in the good ol' mono mixes which went missing long ago with the transistor radio, and in unheard early versions, and concert performances. Also included are gems from Sly Stewarts' pre-Family Stone period, studio outtakes, and potent instrumentals from this archetype of jam bands. With 17 previously unreleased tracks, it's a lot more music than you knew was there all remastered to hit the pinnacle of sound. This powerful music is accompanied by a stunningly colorful and evocatively detailed 104-page, 10-inch book of rare photographs, posters, picture sleeves, recording documents, vintage ads, and other memorabilia, along with extensive liner notes by Jeff Kaliss (author of Sly's only authorized biography), track-by-track annotations, and a detailed timeline of Sly and The Family's life and career. The legacy of Sly & The Family Stone persists through four decades of movie and TV soundtracks, commercials, radio playlists, and parties worldwide, and influenced countless makers of rock, funk, jazz, and hip-hop. As a special exclusive for Amazon.com, included is a CD of 6 more extremely rare and previously unreleased tracks! cdjapan.co.jp First box set from Sly & The Family Stone contains four discs featuring 77 tracks, consisting of 17 unreleased ones, instrumental, demo, and more. Third disc includes the last two songs performed at the concert held in 1970 at the Isle of Wight. Comes with an over 100-page color booklet featuring liner notes, unreleased photos, LP artworks, posters, flyers, and tickets. Also comes with lyrics. A booklet with the same contents with Japanese translation is also included. (Box size: 25 x 25cm approx.). Features the high-fidelity Blu-spec CD2 format (compatible with standard CD players). *Blu-spec CD2 is the next generation Compact Disc that employs the Phase Transition Mastering, the technology developed for mastering of Blu-ray discs, to further perfect the acclaimed characteristics of Blu-spec CD. Fully compatible with standard CD players, Blu-spec CD2 completely alters the experience of music