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Ohio Players
The Mercury Years 1974 - 1978
Album JP 2007 on Mercury label
R&B/Soul and Soundtrack (Funk, Soul, Disco, Soundtrack)
7 Album Compact Disc Box Set UCIY-90656/62 STEREO JASRAC Mastered from original tapes using 24 bit technology at Universal Mastering Studios in Japan, except Disc 04 remastered at Emil Berliner Studios in 2003 for Mercury 980 967-0 Each album is housed in compact disc sized deluxe sleeve featuring top notch artwork print replica of the original vinyl release including the original (where applicable) gatefold card sleeve designs inlays and posters etc. Plus a 39 Page book with bilingual Japanese /English commentary, lyrics and credits for every track. All enclosed within a box featuring exclusive artwork The CD's are only available together as manufactured, already enclosed within the (shrink-wrapped sealed) box, and were not, or never intended to be retailed separately, hence the albums do not each have a dedicated obi. The box is specifically manufactured as part of the set (not a promo box) and is accompanied by a wide band obi strip illustrating all 9 albums. Please note: Japanese record store chain and distributor, Disk Union also produced a second unofficial but authorised promo box featuring the artwork from the 'Honey' album and given to customers at their stores on purchasing the box set. Obi [Copyrights year referencing production of the box set]: ℗ 2003 © 2007 The Island Def Jam Group. Disc 01: UCIY-90656 - ℗ 1974 © 1974 The Island Def Jam Group / Original release at SRM-1-705 Disc 02: UCIY-90657 - ℗ 1974 © 1974 The Island Def Jam Group / Original release at SRM-1-1013 Disc 03: UCIY-90658 - ℗ 1975 © 1975 The Island Def Jam Group / Original release at SRM-1-1038 Disc 04: UCIY-90659 - ℗ 2003 © 1976 The Island Def Jam Group / Original release at SRM-1-1088 Disc 05: UCIY-90660 - ℗ 1977 © 1977 The Island Def Jam Group / Original release at SRM-1-3701 Disc 06: UCIY-90661 - ℗ 1977 © 1977 The Island Def Jam Group / Original release at SRM-1-3707 Disc 07: UCIY-90662 - ℗ 1978 © 1978 The Island Def Jam Group / Original release at SRM-1-3730 REISSUE STAFF Artwork Research: Yoriko Kawachi Box Designed by Kazuhisa Koyanagi (TAKEDA FACTORY Inc.) Artwork Coordinator Chihiro Nozaki, Yasuaki Zushi (Universal Music K.K.) Mastering Engineer: Hitoshi Takiguchi at Universal Mastering Studios using 24 Bit technology Product Manager: Minoru Harada (USM Japan, a division of Universal K.K.) USM Japan, a division of UNIVERSAL MUSIC K.K., A UNIVERSAL MUSIC COMPANY. Marketed and Distributed by UNIVERSAL MUSIC K.K. STEREO. Made In Japan.
Musicians
 | Ohio Players , 1959-2002 US album by |
 | Hitoshi Takiguchi , JP mastered by, reissue |
Producers
| Chihiro Nozaki coordinator, artwork |
| Yasuaki Zushi coordinator, artwork |
| Minoru Harada product manager |
| Yoriko Kawachi research, artwork |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disc 01: Skin Tight [UICY-90656] | Ohio Players | ||
| 2 | Skin Tight | Ohio Players | 7:52 | |
| 3 | Streakin' Cheek To Cheek | Ohio Players | 5:43 | |
| 4 | It's Your Night/Words Of Love | Ohio Players | 7:58 | |
| 5 | Jive Turkey | Ohio Players | 7:09 | |
| 6 | Heaven Must Be Like This | Ohio Players | 7:18 | |
| 7 | Is Anybody Gonna Be Saved? | Ohio Players | 4:56 | |
| 8 | Disc 02: Fire [UICY-90657] | Ohio Players | ||
| 9 | Fire | Ohio Players | 4:36 | |
| 10 | Together | Ohio Players | 3:08 | |
| 11 | Running From The Devil | Ohio Players | 4:48 | |
| 12 | I Want To Be Free | Ohio Players | 6:56 | |
| 13 | Smoke | Ohio Players | 5:59 | |
| 14 | It's All Over | Ohio Players | 4:15 | |
| 15 | What The Hell | Ohio Players | 4:38 | |
| 16 | Together / Feelings | Ohio Players | 1:11 | |
| 17 | Disc 03: Honey [UICY-90658] | Ohio Players | ||
| 18 | Honey | Ohio Players | 5:15 | |
| 19 | Fopp | Ohio Players | 3:45 | |
| 20 | Let's Love | Ohio Players | 5:15 | |
| 21 | Ain't Givin' Up No Ground | Ohio Players | 1:35 | |
| 22 | Sweet Sticky Thing | Ohio Players | 6:13 | |
| 23 | Love Rollercoaster | Ohio Players | 4:52 | |
| 24 | Alone | Ohio Players | 4:40 | |
| 25 | Disc 04: Contradiction [UICY-90659] | Ohio Players | ||
| 26 | Contradiction | Ohio Players | 4:37 | |
| 27 | Precious Love | Ohio Players | 4:57 | |
| 28 | Little Lady Maria | Ohio Players | 4:16 | |
| 29 | Far East Missisippi | Ohio Players | 4:58 | |
| 30 | Who'd She Coo? | Ohio Players | 4:32 | |
| 31 | My Life | Ohio Players | 4:01 | |
| 32 | Tell The Truth | Ohio Players | 3:37 | |
| 33 | My Ladies Run Me Crazy | Ohio Players | 3:54 | |
| 34 | Bi-Centennial | Ohio Players | 3:44 | |
| 35 | Bonus Track | Ohio Players | ||
| 36 | Only A Child Can Love | Ohio Players | 4:12 | |
| 37 | Disc 05: Angel [UICY-90660] | Ohio Players | ||
| 38 | Angel | Ohio Players | 7:28 | |
| 39 | Merry Go Round | Ohio Players | 4:15 | |
| 40 | Glad To Know You're Mine | Ohio Players | 4:06 | |
| 41 | Don't Fight My Love | Ohio Players | 4:13 | |
| 42 | Body Vibes | Ohio Players | 7:10 | |
| 43 | Can You Still Love Me | Ohio Players | 4:50 | |
| 44 | O-H-I-O | Ohio Players | 3:07 | |
| 45 | Faith | Ohio Players | 5:30 | |
| 46 | Disc 06: Mr. Mean [UICY-90661] | Ohio Players | ||
| 47 | Mr. Mean | Ohio Players | 5:16 | |
| 48 | Fight Me, Chase Me | Ohio Players | 5:10 | |
| 49 | The Controller's Mind | Ohio Players | 1:36 | |
| 50 | The Big Score | Ohio Players | 7:34 | |
| 51 | Magic Trick | Ohio Players | 6:56 | |
| 52 | Good Luck Charm | Ohio Players | 9:36 | |
| 53 | Speak Easy | Ohio Players | 3:52 | |
| 54 | Disc 07: Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee [UICY-90662] | Ohio Players | ||
| 55 | Funk-O-Nots | Ohio Players | 4:48 | |
| 56 | Sleepwalkin' | Ohio Players | 5:27 | |
| 57 | Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee | Ohio Players | 8:18 | |
| 58 | Nott Enuff | Ohio Players | 4:58 | |
| 59 | Time Slips Away / Shoot Yer Shot | Ohio Players | 7:13 | |
| 60 | Dance (If Ya Wanta) | Ohio Players | 6:13 |
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