"Winner Takes All"

"Winner Takes All"

Music--20th century.

Soul music.

Disco music.

Popular music--1971-1980.

Isley Brothers.

"Winner Takes All" is the seventeenth album by the American band The Isley Brothers (1954 - ) released on August 21, 1979 by T-Neck Records. The album features singles: "I Wanna Be with You"; "Winner Takes All"; and "It's a Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop). "Winner Takes All" peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul Albums and number fourteen on the U.S Billboard Pop Albums; it's single "I Wanna Be with You" went number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

The 14"x14" vinyl cover features six individual photographs of each band member (from left to right): Chris Jasper, in a white long sleeve jumpsuit; Rudolph Isley, in black vinyl pants and an "Isley Brothers" logo tee; Marvin Isley, in a red jumpsuit with white accents and fringe; O'Kelly Isley, in a burgundy blazer and black vinyl pants; Ernie Isley, in a black and beige jumpsuit; and Ronald Isley, in a white long sleeve button down and white pants Each member was photographed by American photographer, Jim Houghton. The band name: "The Isley Brothers" is depicted in the top center of the front cover and below is the album title: "Winner Takes All". The back cover features still images of each member (left to right): Ernie Isley; O'Kelly Isley; Chris Jasper; Ronald Isley; Marvin Isley; and Rudolph Isley. The back cover also features track listings , production information, copyright information and a short dedication to the Sallye B. Isley, their mother.

The Isley Brothers

T-Neck Records, Inc.

Isley, Ernie (Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Drums, Timbales, Congas, Percussion, Vocals)

Isley, Marvin (Producer, Arranger, Bass and Percussion, Vocals)

Jasper, Chris (Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Congas, Percussion, Vocals)

Isley, Rudolph (Producer, Arranger, Vocals)

Isley, O'Kelly (Producer, Arranger, Vocals)

Isley, Ronald (Producer, Arranger, Vocals)

Holbrook, John (Engineer)

Carnell, George (Assistant Engineer)

Kalina, Stan (Mastered)

Lee, Ed (Designer)

Houghton, Jim (Photographer)

All audio and visual parts in the following material are the sole property of T-Neck Records, Inc.

Sound

VP.06.26.92.018

T-Neck – PZ2 36077

Side A:
I Wanna Be with You (Parts 1 &2)
Liquid Love (Parts 1&2)
Winner Takes All

Side B:
Life in the City (Parts 1&2)
It's a Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop) (Parts 1&2)
(Can't You See) What You Do To Me?

Side C:
Let's Fall in Love (Parts 1&2)
How Lucky I Am (Parts 1&2)
You're the Key to My Heart
You're Beside Me (Parts 1&2)

Side D:
Let Me Into Your Life (Parts 1&2)
Love Comes and Goes (Parts 1&2)
Go For What You Know
Mind Over Matter (Parts 1&2)

1979-08-21

72:28

33rpm Vinyl Record

T-Neck Records, Inc.