{"product_id":"aretha-franklin-arethas-greatest-hits-lp-8142026","title":"Aretha Franklin - Aretha's Greatest Hits - LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAretha's Greatest Hits gathers some of Aretha Franklin's most powerful performances, capturing the soul queen at her commanding best. This 1971 collection includes classics like \"Respect,\" \"Chain Of Fools,\" and \"I Say A Little Prayer,\" showcasing her ability to blend gospel intensity with pop and R\u0026amp;B finesse. The album benefits from the combined expertise of producers Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin, and Jerry Wexler, with arrangements and mixing that highlight Aretha’s voice alongside tasteful small-group acoustic backing and touches like Melvin Lastie’s cornet and Ted Somers’ vibraphone. It's a focused listening experience that feels both intimate and commanding—a reminder that not every hit needs a stadium-sized production. This 1971 pressing offers a straightforward way to explore Aretha’s essential tracks on vinyl. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG\u003c\/a\u003e condition means the record shows noticeable wear and may have some background noise, but it remains fully playable for those who want to enjoy the music without chasing a pristine rarity. It fits well on a shelf where soul and classic R\u0026amp;B meet, with the kind of collection that invites you to appreciate the details in the arrangements and the power in Aretha’s delivery. After all, a record this packed with soul doesn’t need to shout to make its presence known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAretha Franklin - Aretha's Greatest Hits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpanish Harlem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain Of Fools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Play That Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Say A Little Prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDr. Feelgood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet It Be\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo Right Woman - Do Right Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Over Troubled Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby I Love You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Natural Woman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Never Loved A Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're All I Need To Get By\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/0RemO3TlI1NdaeWqdE4E9H\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG \/ VG+ \/ 1971","offer_id":53988527636796,"sku":"13651322487907","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/MS04MDM4LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1786734659","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/aretha-franklin-arethas-greatest-hits-lp-8142026","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}