{"product_id":"billy-preston-encouraging-words-limited-edition-reissue-stereo-gold-vinyl-lp","title":"Encouraging Words","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eEncouraging Words\u003c\/em\u003e is the fifth studio album from soul and gospel virtuoso \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBilly Preston\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, originally released in 1970 on \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eApple Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Marking his second and final release for the label, the album captures Preston at a creatively rich moment, blending spiritual themes with soulful melodies and polished production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eCo-produced by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge Harrison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the record notably features early versions of Harrison’s “All Things Must Pass” and “My Sweet Lord,” released ahead of Harrison’s own landmark recordings. Preston’s rendition of “My Sweet Lord” was issued as a single and reflects the album’s deeply spiritual tone and gospel-rooted sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eWhile \u003cem data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eEncouraging Words\u003c\/em\u003e did not achieve major chart success at the time, it has since been recognised as one of the strongest non-Beatles releases from the Apple catalogue, admired for its warmth, sincerity and musical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1131\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"972\"\u003elimited edition reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e is presented on \u003cstrong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003egold vinyl LP in stereo\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a striking and collectible edition of a soulful and often overlooked gem in Billy Preston’s discography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Preston","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":52805133992303,"sku":"964192781","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/7089\/3423\/files\/BILLY_PRESTON_-_Encouraging_Words_Limited_Edition_Reissue_Stereo_Gold_-_Vinyl_LP.jpg?v=1775049394","url":"https:\/\/www.thevinylstore.com.au\/products\/billy-preston-encouraging-words-limited-edition-reissue-stereo-gold-vinyl-lp","provider":"The Vinyl Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}