Originally released in 1971, Pieces Of A Man is the groundbreaking debut album from Gil Scott-Heron, a pioneering voice in spoken-word poetry, soul, and early rap expression. Blending socially conscious lyrics with jazz and soul instrumentation, the album is widely regarded as one of the most important politically charged recordings of its era. Featuring the iconic track “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” it laid the foundation for generations of hip hop artists and socially aware musicians.
🎵 Album Highlights
This 2014 reissue is released by Flying Dutchman Records in collaboration with BGP Records, presented as a 180-gram audiophile gatefold vinyl edition. The remastered pressing enhances the warmth and depth of the original recordings while preserving their raw emotional impact. The gatefold packaging highlights the album’s cultural importance and poetic intensity, making it a collector-grade edition of this landmark release.
✔️ Key Features
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Landmark 1971 debut album by Gil Scott-Heron
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Features the iconic spoken-word track “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”
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Pressed on 180g heavyweight audiophile vinyl
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Deluxe gatefold packaging with remastered audio
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Fusion of jazz, soul, funk, and spoken word poetry
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Features collaborations with Brian Jackson
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Widely considered a foundational work in political music and hip hop culture
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Deeply influential on rap, spoken word, and socially conscious music
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Essential album for jazz, soul, and cultural history collectors
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
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Experience one of the most important political music statements ever recorded 🎤
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A powerful blend of poetry, jazz, and soul instrumentation
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Remastered sound brings new clarity to a historic recording
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A must-have for fans of socially conscious and influential music
🎶 Tracklist
Side A
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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised – 3:05
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Save The Children – 4:25
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Lady Day And John Coltrane – 3:34
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Home Is Where The Hatred Is – 3:19
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When You Are Who You Are – 3:21
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I Think I’ll Call It Morning – 3:29
Side B
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Pieces Of A Man – 3:05
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A Sign Of The Ages – 4:01
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Or Down You Fall – 3:12
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The Needle’s Eye – 4:48
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The Prisoner – 9:25
📦 Product Info
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Format: Vinyl LP (180g Gatefold Reissue)
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Number of Discs: 1
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Vinyl Color: Black
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Special Sleeves or Packaging: Gatefold sleeve