PREORDER: Stylistics - Stylistics (Deluxe Edition) (Bonus Tracks) [Deluxe]

The Stylistics' self-titled 1971 debut is one of the crown jewels of Philadelphia soul: lush, elegant, and built around Russell Thompkins Jr.'s instantly recognizable falsetto. Produced by Thom Bell, the album introduced the group in major fashion, reaching No. 23 on the Billboard 200 and No. 3 on Billboard's R&B albums chart, while launching an extraordinary run of hit singles. It features You Are Everything, Betcha by Golly, Wow, People Make the World Go Round, Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart), and You're a Big Girl Now, with all fi ve reaching the R&B top ten; Betcha by Golly, Wow climbed to No. 3 on the Hot 100 and No. 2 R&B, while You Are Everything reached No. 9 on the Hot 100. Certifi ed Gold in the U.S., the album captures the Stylistics at the exact moment sweet soul sophistication met real chart power. For anyone building a serious soul collection, this is not just a classic debut - it is a foundation record. This deluxe edition includes the original remastered album, single mixes and previously unreleased tracks on 2xLPs and 2xCDs.