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Stevie Wonder – Songs In The Key Of Life

Name: Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of Life
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Label:	Motown – TMSP 6002, Motown – 0C 158-98 261-3
Format:	2 x Vinyl, LP, Stereo, Gatefold Vinyl, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo All Media, Album
Country:	UK
Released:	Sep 30, 1976
Genre:	Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:	Soul, Disco, Funk

Tracklist

A1		Love's In Need Of Love Today Musician – Eddie 'Bongo' Brown, Stevie Wonder Percussion [Collinga] – Eddie 'Bongo' Brown Written-By – S. Wonder*
A2		Have A Talk With God Musician – Stevie Wonder Written By – Stevie Wonder and Calvin Hardaway Written-By – Calvin Hardaway, Stevie Wonder
A3		Village Ghetto Land Musician – Stevie Wonder Written By – Stevie Wonder and Shatema Byrd Written-By – Shatema Byrd, Stevie Wonder
A4		Contusion Backing Vocals – Artece May, Josie James, Michael Gray (2), Shirley Brewer Bass – Nathan Watts Drums – Raymond Pounds Featuring – Wonderlove Keyboards – Gregory Phillinganes* Lead Guitar – Mike Sembello* Rhythm Guitar – Ben Bridges Written-By – S. Wonder*
A5		Sir Duke Alto Saxophone – Hank Redd Bass – Nathan Watts Drums – Raymond Pounds Lead Guitar – Mike Sembello* Musician – Stevie Wonder Rhythm Guitar – Ben Bridges Tenor Saxophone – Trevor Lawrence Trumpet – Raymond Maldonado, Steve Madaio Written-By – S. Wonder
B1		I Wish Alto Saxophone – Hank Redd Backing Vocals [Background] – Renee Hardaway Bass – Nathan Watts Drums – Raymond Pounds Musician – Stevie Wonder Tenor Saxophone – Trevor Lawrence Trumpet – Raymond Maldonado, Steve Madaio Written-By – S. Wonder
B2		Knocks Me Off My Feet Musician – Stevie Wonder Written-By – S. Wonder*
B3		Pastime Paradise Backing Vocals [Hare Krishna] – Agnideva Dása, Baradras, Bhakta Eddie, Bhakta Gregory, Bhakta Kevin, Cinmayi Dasi, Duryodhana Guru Dása, Jayasacinandana Dása, Jitamrtyu Dása, Rukmini, Vedavyâsa Dása, Yogamaya Dasi Backing Vocals [West Angeles] – Addie Cox, Carolyn Johnson, Dennis Swindell, Ethel Enoex, Jacqueline F. English, James Lambert, Lonnie Morgan, Michael Gray (2), Michael Wycoff, Phillip Kimble, Rosona Starks, Sheryl Walker Choir – Hare Krishna, West Angeles Church Of God Choir Musician – Stevie Wonder Percussion – Bobbye Hall, Raymond Maldonado* Written-By – S. Wonder* Backing Vocals [Hare Krishna] – Agnideva Dása, Baradras, Bhakta Eddie, Bhakta Gregory, Bhakta Kevin, Cinmayi Dasi, Duryodhana Guru Dása, Jayasacinandana Dása, Jitamrtyu Dása, Rukmini, Vedavyâsa Dása, Yogamaya Dasi Backing Vocals [West Angeles] – Addie Cox, Carolyn Johnson, Dennis Swindell, Ethel Enoex, Jacqueline F. English, James Lambert, Lonnie Morgan, Michael Gray (2), Michael Wycoff, Phillip Kimble, Rosona Starks, Sheryl Walker Choir – Hare Krishna, West Angeles Church Of God Choir Musician – Stevie Wonder Percussion – Bobbye Hall, Raymond Maldonado* Written-By – S. Wonder*
B4		Summer Soft Musician – Stevie Wonder Organ – Ronnie Foster Percussion – Nastee Latimer* Rhythm Guitar – Ben Bridges
B5		Ordinary Pain Alto Saxophone – Hank Redd Backing Vocals – Deniece Williams, Mary Lee Whitney, Minnie Riperton, Syreeta Wright Backing Vocals [Reply] – Charity McCrary, Linda McCrary, Linda Lawrence, Madelaine "Gypsie" Jones, Sundray Tucker, Terry Hendricks Lead Guitar – Mike Sembello* Musician – Stevie Wonder Vocals [Ordinary Pain's Reply] – Shirley Brewer
C1		Isn't She Lovely Handclaps [Background] – Artece May, Brenda Barrett, Carole Cole, Colleen Carleton, Dave Henson, Edna Orso, Josette Valentino, Nelson Hayes, Shirley Brewer, Tucker Keyboards – Gregory Phillinganes* Musician – Stevie Wonder Written-By – S. Wonder*
C2		Joy Inside My Tears Backing Vocals – Susaye Green* Keyboards – Gregory Phillinganes* Musician – Stevie Wonder Written-By – S. Wonder*
C3		Black Man Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Hank Redd Ensemble [Teacher's And Student's Verbal Replies] – Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble, Harlem, N.Y. Trombone – George Bohanon, Glen Ferris* Trumpet – Steve Madaio Voice [Children] – Al Jocko Fann, Anthony Givens, Antonio Givens, Audrey Givens, Calvin Johnson (6), Carl Lockhart, Carolyn Massenburg, Derrick Givens, Doé Rain Edwards, Gail Lockhart, Gregory Rudd, Gwen Perry (2), Henry America, Irma Leslie, Jan Adams, Jean Brown (2), Jeania Harris, Keith Slaughter (2), Khalif Bobatoon, Kim Lewis (2), Kim Nixon, Linda America, Lisa Nixon, Melani Fann, Rodney Brown (3), Starshemah Bobatoon, Susie Fuzzell, Tracy Fann, Troy Harris Voice [Teachers] – Adrian James, Al Fann, Barbara Fann, Berry Bridges, Cecelia Brown, Gary Byrd, Gary Veney, Larri Nuckens, Mi Mi Green, Mildred Givens, Pat Johnson (8), Shelley Fann, Sudana Bobatoon, Willie Moore Written-By – S. Wonder* Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Hank Redd Ensemble [Teacher's And Student's Verbal Replies] – Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble, Harlem, N.Y. Trombone – George Bohanon, Glen Ferris* Trumpet – Steve Madaio Voice [Children] – Al Jocko Fann, Anthony Givens, Antonio Givens, Audrey Givens, Calvin Johnson (6), Carl Lockhart, Carolyn Massenburg, Derrick Givens, Doé Rain Edwards, Gail Lockhart, Gregory Rudd, Gwen Perry (2), Henry America, Irma Leslie, Jan Adams, Jean Brown (2), Jeania Harris, Keith Slaughter (2), Khalif Bobatoon, Kim Lewis (2), Kim Nixon, Linda America, Lisa Nixon, Melani Fann, Rodney Brown (3), Starshemah Bobatoon, Susie Fuzzell, Tracy Fann, Troy Harris Voice [Teachers] – Adrian James, Al Fann, Barbara Fann, Berry Bridges, Cecelia Brown, Gary Byrd, Gary Veney, Larri Nuckens, Mi Mi Green, Mildred Givens, Pat Johnson (8), Shelley Fann, Sudana Bobatoon, Willie Moore Written-By – S. Wonder*
D1		Ngiculela - Es Una Historia - I Am Singing Percussion – Amale Mathews, Charles Brewer, John Fischbach, Josette Valentino, Marietta Waters, Nathan Watts, Nelson Hayes, Renee Hardaway, Shirley Brewer Translated By [Spanish Translation] – Raymond Maldonado* Translated By [Zulu Translation] – Thoko Mdalose Hall Written-By – S. Wonder*
D2		If It's Magic Harmonica – Stevie Wonder Harp – Dorothy Ashby Written-By – S. Wonder*
D3		As Backing Vocals – Mary Lee Whitney Bass – Nathan Watts Drums – Greg Brown Guitar – Dean Parks Handclaps [Background] – Dave Henson, Herbie Hancock, Josette Valentino, Nathan Watts, Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Simmons Keyboards – Herbie Hancock Written-By – S. Wonder
D4		Another Star Alto Saxophone – Hank Redd Backing Vocals – George Benson, Josie James, Steve Wonder* Bass – Nathan Watts Flute – Bobbi Humphrey Guitar – George Benson Musician – Stevie Wonder Percussion – Nathan Alford, Jr. Tenor Saxophone – Trevor Lawrence Timbales – Carmello Hungria Garcia* Trumpet – Raymond Maldonado, Steve Madaio Written-By – S. Wonder
		A Something's Extra
E1		Saturn Keyboards – Gregory Phillinganes* Lead Guitar – Mike Sembello* Musician – Stevie Wonder Rhythm Guitar – Ben Bridges Written By – Stevie Wonder and Mike Sembello Written-By – Mike Sembello*, Stevie Wonder
E2		Ebony Eyes Bass – Nathan Watts Musician – Stevie Wonder Saxophone – Jim Horn Steel Guitar – Peter "Sneaky Pete" Kleinow* Written-By – S. Wonder*
F1		All Day Sucker Backing Vocals – Carolyn Dennis Lead Guitar – W. G. 'Snuffy' Walden* Musician – Stevie Wonder Rhythm Guitar – Ben Bridges, Mike Sembello* Written-By – S. Wonder*
F2		Easy Goin' Evening (My Mama's Call) Bass – Nathan Watts Musician – Stevie Wonder Written-By – S. Wonder*

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Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Motown Record Corporation
Printed By – Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
Record Company – EMI Records Ltd.
Published By – Jobete
Published By – Black Bull
Pressed By – EMI Records
Copyright © – Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Copyright © – Black Bull Music, Inc.
Engineered At – Crystal Industries, Inc.
Engineered At – The Hit Factory
Engineered At – Record Plant, Los Angeles
Engineered At – Record Plant, Sausalito
Mastered At – Crystal Industries, Inc.

Credits

Effects – Don Hunter, Dr. Larry Scott, Fountain Jones, John Harris (11), Nelson Hayes
Engineer – Gary Olazabal, John Fischbach
Engineer [Assistant, Hit Factory] – Howie Lindeman
Engineer [Assistant, Record Plant Los Angeles] – Rick Smith (2), Steve Smith (7)
Engineer [Assistant, Record Plant Sausalito] – Cris Morris*
Engineer [Assistant] – Dave Henson*
Lacquer Cut By – HTM*
Lead Vocals – Stevie Wonder
Liner Notes – Stevie Wonder
Mastered By – Andrew Berliner, Jeff Sanders
Producer, Arranged By, Written-By, Composed By – Stevie Wonder
Programmed By – Charles Brewer, John Fischbach, Stevie Wonder
Technician [Bass Eq] – Gary Olazabal

Notes

Collectors Album
Includes Two Records
A Something's Extra
Bonus Record
24-Page
Lyric Booklet

Auto-coupled double LP (sides 1 and 4 on one disc, sides 2 and 3 on the other)

Some copies have lyric booklet printed on matte paper, others with glossy paper.
℗ 1976 Motown Record Corporation.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Rights Society: ASCAP
Other (Date sleeve printed): 7611
Other (Cat # LP1): STML 60021
Other (Cat # LP2): STML 60022
Other (Cat # 7"): STME 2020
Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 1): STML 60021 A-2 VVV 2
Matrix / Runout (Side D, variant 1): STML 60021 B-1 MHR HTM
Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 1): STML 60022 A-2 AVD HTM 3
Matrix / Runout (Side C, variant 1): STML 60022 B-1 AML HTM
Matrix / Runout (Side E, variant 1): STME 2020 A-1
Matrix / Runout (Side F, variant 1): STME 2020 B-1 RDA
Matrix / Runout (Side A, [etched], variant 2): STML 60021 A-2 г>> [HTM] 2
Matrix / Runout (Side D, [etched], variant 2): STML 60021 B-1 MCH [HTM] 5
Matrix / Runout (Side B, [etched], variant 2): STML 60022 A-1 ATP [HTM] 2
Matrix / Runout (Side C, [etched], variant 2): STML 60022 B-1 AOH [HTM] 4
Matrix / Runout (Side E, variant 2): STME 2020 A-2 CRA
Matrix / Runout (Side F, variant 2): STME 2020 B-2 CMT 1
Matrix / Runout (Side A, [etched], variant 3): STML 60021 A-2 AAH [HTM] 2
Matrix / Runout (Side D, [etched], variant 3): STML 60021 B-1 AHR [HTM] 3
Matrix / Runout (Side B, [etched], variant 3): STML 60022 A-1 ARA [HTM] 2
Matrix / Runout (Side C, [etched], variant 3): STML 60022 B-1 ARH [HTM] 7
Matrix / Runout (Side E, variant 3): STME 2020 A OP
Matrix / Runout (Side F, variant 3): STME 2020 B-2 GWG 1
Matrix / Runout (Side A, [etched], variant 4): STML 60021 A-2 PRM [HTM] 2
Matrix / Runout (Side D, [etched], variant 4): STML 60021 B-1 DAM N [HTM] 8
Matrix / Runout (Side B, [etched], variant 4): STML 60022 A-1 ROU [HTM] 8
Matrix / Runout (Side C, [etched], variant 4): STML 60022 B-1 DDU [HTM] 4
Matrix / Runout (Side E, variant 4): STME 2020 A-1 GTG 1
Matrix / Runout (Side F, variant 4): STME 2020 B-2 DLG 1
Matrix / Runout (Side A variant 5): STML 60021 A-2 MLL HTM 5
Matrix / Runout (Side D variant 5): STML 60022 B-2 OAH HTM 1
Matrix / Runout (Side B variant 5): STML 60022 A-1 ODR HTM 2
Matrix / Runout (Side C variant 5): STML 60022 B-1 MRP HTM 9

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Songs In The Key Of Life (2×LP, Album, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP)	Motown, Motown	2 C168-97900/1, 2C 168-97900/1	France	1976
Recently Edited	Songs In The Key Of Life (2×LP, Album, Stereo, Yellow, Gatefold, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo, Yellow)	Motown	5C 158-97900/1	Netherlands	1976
Recently Edited	Songs In The Key Of Life (2×LP, Terre Haute Pressing, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, All Media, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)	Tamla	T13-340C2	US	1976
Recently Edited	Songs In The Key Of Life (2×LP, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, All Media, Album)	Tamla	T13-340C2	US	1976
Recently Edited	Songs In The Key Of Life (2×LP, Album, 7")	Motown	STAMB-689	Mexico	1976

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Reviews

chachachaps Sep 1, 2024
Hi everyone! Looking for a VG+ artwork only, can anyone help me? Thank You
wiggyflat Jan 10, 2024
Why no pic of the single? I have a copy with no record
flowerbed Sep 3, 2023
The greatest album ever made.

Got the yellow, got the orange...but this UK black vinyl pressing will always be my go-to listen.
Dzubox Aug 19, 2023
This is really a beautiful album by Stevie Wonder and sounds good too. It is nice with 7" single as a bonus to 2LP great album.
ricoulebuzzard Dec 3, 2020
Superbe pressing je l’ai acheté car la dernière édition était proche du mp3. Et la que du bonheur Stevie est avec moi !!!
tonysue Dec 21, 2018
The vinyl 7" bonus single is missing from this copy
Azzab1 Aug 15, 2016
Hello I have a question on this release.

On Record 1 Does it have side 4 on the other side?

and does record 2 have side 3 on the other side?

cheers

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