Songs in the Key of Life – Stevie Wonder (Vinyl 2x12" LP + 7" EP)
Released in 1976, Songs in the Key of Life is widely hailed as Stevie Wonder’s magnum opus—a sprawling, genre-defying double album that blends soul, funk, jazz, pop, classical, and Afro-Caribbean influences with visionary songwriting. Written, produced, and performed primarily by Wonder himself, the album explores themes of love, social justice, spirituality, and Black identity. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and won the Grammy for Album of the Year, becoming a landmark in American music history.
Key Highlights
- Includes timeless tracks like “Sir Duke”, “I Wish”, “Isn’t She Lovely”, and “As”
- Features a bonus 7" EP with four additional songs in most original vinyl editions
- Collaborators include Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Minnie Riperton, and Nathan Watts
- Voted by critics as one of the greatest albums of all time (Rolling Stone Top 10)
- Frequently reissued in deluxe and audiophile vinyl pressings, preserving the original artwork and lyric booklet
Tracklisting
Side A
1. Love’s in Need of Love Today
2. Have a Talk with God
3. Village Ghetto Land
4. Contusion
5. Sir Duke
Side B
6. I Wish
7. Knocks Me Off My Feet
8. Pastime Paradise
9. Summer Soft
10. Ordinary Pain
Side C
11. Isn’t She Lovely
12. Joy Inside My Tears
13. Black Man
Side D
14. Ngiculela – Es Una Historia – I Am Singing
15. If It’s Magic
16. As
17. Another Star
Bonus EP (7")
1. Saturn
2. Ebony Eyes
3. All Day Sucker
4. Easy Goin’ Evening (My Mama’s Call)
Fun Fact
Stevie Wonder delayed the album's release several times to ensure it matched his creative vision. When it finally dropped, it became only the third album in history at that time to debut at No. 1 in the U.S.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A genre-defying masterpiece from one of music’s greatest innovators
- Double LP format with bonus EP provides an immersive, full-spectrum listening experience
- Vinyl presentation enhances the album’s rich arrangements and analogue warmth
- A cornerstone of any serious collection—soul, funk, pop, or otherwise
Songs in the Key of Life is more than a record—it’s a cultural statement, a spiritual journey, and a timeless example of musical genius pressed to vinyl. An essential, legacy-defining album.