Slave - Slave

​Today Marks The 48th Anniversary of Slave’s Debut Self-titled Album “Slave” Originally Released April 10, 1977.

 

Slave is the debut self-titled debut studio album by the Dayton, Ohio R&B/funk band Slave. It was released in 1977 through Cotillion Records.

 

The album peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200 and number six on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

 

The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on June 14, 1977.

 

Two singles were released off the album. the album’s lead single, "Slide" and "You And Me"

 

The album’s lead single, "Slide", peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and at #32 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also reached #58 in Canadian Singles Chart.

 

The album’s second single "You And Me" failed to chart on the Billboard charts.

 

Recording sessions took place at Century Sound Studios in Sayreville, New Jersey. Production was handled by Jeff Dixon.

 

Track-listing

 

All tracks are written by Stephen C. Washington, Mark Hicks, Mark Leslie Adams, Daniel Webster, Tom Dozier, Floyd Miller, Tom Lockett Jr., Orion Wilhoite and Carter Bradley

 

1. "Slide"

2. "Screw Your Wig on Tite"

3. "Party Hardy"

4. "Son of Slide"

5. "You and Me"

6. "Love Me"

7. "The Happiest Days"

8."Separated"

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©