| Format: | LP |
| Availability: | PRE-ORDER |
The “Aretha's Gold” LP by Aretha Franklin is released on Rhino / Atlantic and comes as a Transparent Yellow Green Vinyl Edition. This collection gathers the most influential singles from Franklin’s early Atlantic years onto thoroughly engaging vinyl and includes such well-known tracks as “Respect,” “(You Make Me Feel) A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Think,” and “I Say a Little Prayer.” As a compilation, the LP documents the chart-topping hits that established Aretha Franklin’s reputation as a central voice of funk/soul.
The edition comprises 14 tracks and presents the songs in the studio architecture typical of the period, with productions involving Jerry Wexler as well as arrangements and engineering by the likes of Arif Mardin and Tom Dowd. This preserves the historical character of the original recordings, while the colored pressing of the “Aretha's Gold” LP adds a collectible touch. For fans and collectors, the Transparent Yellow Green Vinyl Edition offers a tangible form of this compilation, bringing together Franklin’s milestones in a compact format.
