Kenny Rogers - The First Edition Greatest Hits (RS-6437) (1971) Vinyl LP •

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back), tiny. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town
2. But You Know I Love You
3. Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)
4. Momma's Waiting
5. Heed The Call
6. Something's Burning
7. Reuben James
8. I Believe In Music
9. Love Woman
10. Tell It All Brother

About The Record:

The First Edition Greatest Hits, by Kenny Rogers, released in 1971, is a compilation showcasing the early work of Kenny Rogers and his band, The First Edition, blending country, rock, and psychedelic influences. It captures the group's most successful period in the late 1960s and early 1970s, highlighting their unique sound before Rogers transitioned to a solo country career. Historically significant for marking Rogers' rise to fame, the album reflects the era's genre experimentation and the band's crossover appeal. Key hit singles include Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town, a top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hit addressing war and loss, and Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In), a psychedelic rock track that gained cult status. Other notable tracks like Reuben James and Something’s Burning also contributed to the album’s popularity, cementing the band’s legacy.