The celebrate Billy Preston's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in October 2021, Apple Records and UMe will be making Billy's highly regarded 1970 album, Encouraging Words, available on vinyl for a limited time. It was produced by Billy and George Harrison, with 2 of George's songs - "All Things Must Pass" and "My Sweet Lord" - issued here for the first time, two months before his own recordings appeared on Harrison's album, All Things Must Pass.
Release date:
October 29, 2021
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
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Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
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Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
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