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Earth, Wind & Fire – That's The Way Of The World

Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Soul, Funk
Year:	1975

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 Stepney
Arranged By
Earth, Wind & Fire
Arranged By
Verdine White
Bass
Charles Stepney
Co-producer
Philip Bailey
Congas
Fred White
Drums

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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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seabreeze89 Mar 28, 2022

referencing That's The Way Of The World (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180 gram) PC 33280

This record blew my mind. I'm now definitely a Speakers Corner fanboy

liamwiley32 Jan 14, 2022

referencing That's The Way Of The World (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180 gram) PC 33280

Wow. “That’s the Way of the World” gave me chills multiple times. This pressing is so crystal clear.

JarnoDekker Dec 5, 2021

referencing That's The Way Of The World (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180 gram) PC 33280

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.

Abandon_Ark Dec 5, 2021

referencing That's The Way Of The World (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) PC 33280

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

mikeSF_ Oct 20, 2021

Edited 7 months ago

referencing That's The Way Of The World (LP, Album, Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold) PC 33280

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.

jon9091 Aug 16, 2021

referencing That's The Way Of The World (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Gatefold, 180g) IMP6015

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.

GeMoney Jul 22, 2021

referencing That's The Way Of The World (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) PC 33280

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.

puremusicfinder Jul 12, 2021

referencing That's The Way Of The World (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Gatefold, 180g) IMP6015

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.

Choochtown Jul 5, 2021

Edited 10 months ago

referencing That's The Way Of The World (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Gatefold, 180g) IMP6015

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

vkubrick Mar 7, 2021

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.