Why This Record MattersWar Live captures the band at the height of its early-1970s creative peak, showcasing the extended grooves and improvisational energy that made them one of the era's premier live acts. Featuring expansive versions of classics like "The Cisco Kid," "Slippin' Into Darkness," and "All Day Music," the album highlights the group's fusion of funk, soul, jazz, and Latin influences. It remains one of the strongest live funk albums of the decade. Collector Note1973 US All Disc Press gatefold release on United Artists Records, catalog number UA-LA193-J2. Original pressings continue to attract collectors of classic funk and soul recordings. AvailabilitySingle copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone. Condition & DetailsMedia: VG with visible surface wear consistent with a very nice player copy; plays well with expected age-related background noise in quieter passagesSleeve: VG with moderate shelf and edge wear; includes original inner sleeves and gatefold cover Technical DetailsFormat: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, All Disc Press, GatefoldLabel: United Artists Records – UA-LA193-J2Country: USReleased: 1973Genre: Funk / SoulStyle: Funk Matrix / RunoutNot specified Tracklist Side AA1 Introduction By E. Rodney Jones Of Radio Station WVON, Chicago, Ill. 0:31A2 Sun Oh Son 10:39A3 The Cisco Kid 6:05A4 Slippin' Into Darkness (Intro) 0:20 Side BB1 Slippin' Into Darkness 9:45B2 Slippin' Part 2 8:52 Side CC1 All Day Music 10:09C2 Ballero 8:29C3 Lonely Feelin' 3:00C4 Get Down (Intro) 0:07 Side DD1 Get Down 20:30 Shipping & HandlingUltrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.Packed securely for safe delivery. About Maple City MusicMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.
