Description: The Heat Is On is the thirteenth studio album by American soul and funk group The Isley Brothers, released June 7, 1975, on T-Neck Records and Epic Records. Written and produced entirely by the group, the album was recorded in 1975 at Kendum Recorders in Burbank, California. The Heat Is On features musical elements of rock, and is divided between uptempo funk songs and soul ballads.The Heat Is On sold 500,000 copies in its first month of release and spent 40 weeks on the U.S. Billboard Pop Albums chart. It became the Isley Brothers' first number-one album in the United States. The album received generally favorable reviews from publications, including The Village Voice, Melody Maker, and Rolling Stone. Music critics have since cited the album as among the Isley Brothers' best work. In 1999, The Heat Is On was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with shipments of two million copies. It was reissued on compact disc in 2001 by Epic Records. The album was also remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 released CD box set The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959–1983.Cardboard Sleeve Jacket is worn and missing the back of the Album sleeve Jacket. Step into the grooves of the '70s with the Isley Brothers' classic "The Heat Is On," featuring the iconic "Fight The Power." This 12" vinyl record is a true testament to the era's Disco Funk scene, showcasing the band's adept blend of soul, R&B, and funk. With a release year of 1975, it's a piece of music history that continues to resonate with vinyl enthusiasts and fans of the genre alike.Crafted in the United States and produced by the Isley Brothers themselves, this LP encapsulates the vibrant 1970s musical landscape. It's presented in its original cardboard sleeve, complete with the authentic black vinyl. The record and sleeve both bear the signs of age, preserving the worn charm of this vintage collectible. Dive into the rhythms and melodies that defined a decade, and add a touch of classic flair to your vinyl collection.
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Artist: The Isley Brothers
Material: Vinyl
Record Size: 12"
Format: Record
Record Label: Epic Records
Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
MPN: PZ 33536
Vinyl Matrix Number: AL 33536-3
Inlay Condition: Excellent (EX)
Record Grading: Worn (W)
Unit Type: lb
Release Year: 1975
Language: English
Style: 1970s, Disco Funk
Features: Original Cover
Unit Quantity: 1
Number of Audio Channels: Stereo
Speed: 33 RPM
Release Title: The Heat Is On
Color: Black
Type: LP
Sleeve Grading: Worn (W)
Producer: Isley Brothers
Era: 1970s
Instrument: Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Voice, Bass, Synthesizers
Genre: Funk, R&B & Soul, Soul
Run Time: 36:15
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States