{"product_id":"aretha-franklin-greatest-hits-volume-ii-lp-102426-den00001497","title":"Aretha Franklin - Greatest Hits Volume II - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia, Columbia Records, CBS Inc., Customatrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CS 9601\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAretha Franklin’s Greatest Hits Volume II gathers a compelling selection that highlights her commanding voice and emotional depth across tracks like \"Every Little Bit Hurts\" and \"Mockingbird.\" This collection leans into focused listening, showcasing Franklin’s ability to convey complex feelings with a small ensemble that keeps the spotlight firmly on her vocal presence. The album’s thoughtful pacing and acoustic arrangements reveal why Franklin remains a towering figure in soul and R\u0026amp;B, with songs such as \"Say It Isn't So\" and \"Just For A Thrill\" offering moments of both grit and grace. It’s the kind of record that rewards patience and close attention—nothing here is shouted from the rooftops, but everything is said with conviction. This 1968 pressing offers a vintage snapshot of Franklin’s mid-career work on vinyl, making it a practical choice for those who appreciate classic soul in an authentic format. The vinyl shines with a glossy finish and shows only very light scuffs or faint lines typical of careful handling, so it should play smoothly without distracting surface noise. If you’re organizing your collection, this is the record that quietly insists on its place, like a whispered reminder that sometimes less is more.\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 - Greatest Hits Volume II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLee Cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSay It Isn't So\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkylark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake It Like You Give It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake A Look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMockingbird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoulville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery Little Bit Hurts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Cry, Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust For A Thrill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG++ \/ VG+ \/ 1968","offer_id":67941079679292,"sku":"DEN00001497","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/OS0yMDYyLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1792872772","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/aretha-franklin-greatest-hits-volume-ii-lp-102426-den00001497","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}