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Tracklist
Shining Star | 2:50 | ||
That's The Way Of The World | 5:45 | ||
Happy Feelin' | 3:16 | ||
All About Love | 5:30 | ||
Yearnin' Learnin' | 3:41 | ||
Reasons | 4:53 | ||
Africano | 5:10 | ||
See The Light | 5:30 |
Credits (25)
- Charles StepneyArranged By
- Earth, Wind & FireArranged By
- Verdine WhiteBass
- Charles StepneyCo-producer
- Philip BaileyCongas
- Fred WhiteDrums
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![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album, Stereo Gatefold | CBS – CBS 80575 | Europe | 1975 | Europe — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album, Stereo Gatefold | Columbia – PC 33280 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album | CBS – CBS 80575, CBS – S 80575, CBS – PC 33280 +1 more label... | UK | 1975 | UK — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album, Quadraphonic | Columbia – PCQ 33280 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | ||||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World 8-Track Cartridge, Album | Columbia – CAQ 33280 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album, Stereo Gatefold | Columbia – PC 33280 | Canada | 1975 | Canada — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World 8-Track Cartridge, Album Gray shell | Columbia – PCA 33280 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album | CBS – MED 2152 | South Africa | 1975 | South Africa — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album | CBS – 137888 | Brazil | 1975 | Brazil — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World Cassette, Album | Columbia – PCT 33280 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album | CBS – MOT-60.039 | Venezuela | 1975 | Venezuela — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album | Max (3) – 1729 | Turkey | 1975 | Turkey — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album | CBS – CBS 80575 | Italy | 1975 | Italy — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album | CBS – CBS 80575, CBS – S 80575 | UK | 1975 | UK — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album Gatefold | CBS – S 80575 | Spain | 1975 | Spain — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album, Promo Gatefold | Columbia – PC 33280 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World 8-Track Cartridge, Album Red shell | Columbia – PCA 33280 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album | CBS/Sony – SOPO 67 | Japan | 1975 | Japan — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album Gatefold | CBS – SBP 474298 | New Zealand | 1975 | New Zealand — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album Gatefold | CBS – SBP 234654 | Australia | 1975 | Australia — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World Reel-To-Reel, 3 ¾ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo, Stereo, 7" Cine Reel, Album | Columbia – 1R1 6341 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World Cassette, Album | CBS – 15286 | Brazil | 1975 | Brazil — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Así Es El Mundo LP, Album Gatefold | Columbia – CLS-5474 | Mexico | 1975 | Mexico — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album | CBS – CBS 80575, CBS – S 80575, CBS – PC 33280 +1 more label... | UK | 1975 | UK — 1975 | New Submission | |||
That's The Way Of The World Cassette, Album | CBS – PC 33280 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | ||||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album Gatefold | CBS – SBP 234654 | Australia | 1975 | Australia — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold | Columbia – PC 33280 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album | CBS/Sony – SOPO 67, CBS/Sony – SOPO-67 | Japan | 1975 | Japan — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album, Stereo | CBS – CBS 80575, CBS – S 80575, CBS – PC 33280 +1 more label... | UK | 1975 | UK — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album, Promo, Stereo Gatefold, Santa Maria | Columbia – PC 33280 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album, Stereo Gatefold | CBS – S 80575 | Spain | 1975 | Spain — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album | CBS – SE-8365 | Ecuador | 1975 | Ecuador — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album, Stereo Pitman Pressing, Gatefold | Columbia – PC 33280 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold | Columbia – PC 33280 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World Cassette, Album | Columbia – PCT 33280 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album | Suzy – 80575, CBS – CBS 80575 | Yugoslavia | 1976 | Yugoslavia — 1976 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album, Reissue Gatefold | CBS/Sony – 25AP 884 | Japan | 1978 | Japan — 1978 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album, Promo, Reissue Gatefold | CBS/Sony – 25AP 884 | Japan | 1978 | Japan — 1978 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album, Reissue Gatefold | Columbia – PC 33280 | US | 1979 | US — 1979 | New Submission | |||
![]() | That's The Way Of The World LP, Album, Reissue Pitman Pressing, Gatefold | Columbia – PC 33280 | US | 1979 | US — 1979 | New Submission |
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Wow. “That’s the Way of the World” gave me chills multiple times. This pressing is so crystal clear.

Another great, great pressing from Speaker Corner. Very silent and incredible soundstage. Very detailed and emmersive album.
After hearing this pressing I am very curious about the Impex version.
After hearing this pressing I am very curious about the Impex version.

Matrix/Runout is a little different in a copy I have:
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): T2 PAL 33280 1E TML-M A14 O
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched): T1 PBL 33280 1F TML-S D11 O
Other (Stamped parts in runout):
TML-M / TML-S / A / D / O
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): T2 PAL 33280 1E TML-M A14 O
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched): T1 PBL 33280 1F TML-S D11 O
Other (Stamped parts in runout):
TML-M / TML-S / A / D / O

Edited 7 months ago
Buy this one first, the songs are consistent and of great quality. Playing is excellent and no complaints here. Seriously, this is a first class piece of music.

Sounds fantastic on my system (VPI Classic, Parasound HINT, ProAc Response D2, GoldNote PH10, REL T5i). Kevin Gray mastered this, and did his usual great job.

this was the first record I played on the new mid - fi stereo that I bought after college. I had been used to all in one student crap and got a yamaha cr-800, dual 1258, and a pair of large advents. needless to say, listening to this record on my new set up was a revelation. I thought it was perhaps because of what I had been used to but even today "shining star" leaps out of the speakers and phillip bailey's soaring "reasons" is heartachingly beautiful. it transports me back to those days in 1975 in a way few records effect me. the copy I have is an original 1975 first pressing and the production is astonishing. I like this record.
My copy is extremely quiet with no pops at all! My only complaint is that it lacks any dynamics. Very mid to bass heavy on the spectrum.

Edited 10 months ago
I LOVE this pressing, vinyl is dead quiet and the horns just shine, great soundstage. No issues with this pressing what so ever. #1448/2500

referencing That's The Way Of The World (LP, Album) 137888
Finally i found a brazilian copy of this album. And yes, very, very recommended. I compared the quality sound with the original US copy that i have (https://www.discogs.com/Earth-Wind-Fire-Thats-The-Way-Of-The-World/release/502117) and the brazilian one are more warm, comfortable, than the US. About the music itself, the title track maybe is the most gifted moment of EWF career.