Slave is the self-titled debut studio album by the American R&B/funk band Slave. It was released in 1977 through Cotillion Records. Recording sessions took place at Century Sound Studios in Sayreville, New Jersey. Production was handled by Jeff Dixon.
The album peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200 and number six on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on June 14, 1977. Its lead single, "Slide", made it to number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, topped the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and also reached number 58 in Canadian Singles Chart.
Track listing
Personnel Floyd "The Brother Slide" Miller – lead and backing vocals, percussion, trumpet, trombone Daniel "Danny" Webster – lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitar Mark "Drac" Hicks – backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitar Carter Charles Bradley – keyboards Mark Leslie "Mr. Mark"/"The Hansolor" Adams – bass Tom Lockett Jr. – alto and tenor saxophone Orion "Bimmy" Wilhoite – alto and tenor saxophone Stephen C. "The Fearless Leader" Washington – backing vocals, percussion, trumpet, concept Tom "Tiny" Dozier – lead vocals, drums, percussion
Production Jeff Dixon – producer, concept Bob Ligotino – recording Jimmy Douglass – re-mixing Abie Sussman – art direction Bob Defrin – art direction Shig Ikeda – photography Benno Friedman – photography
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1977)PeakpositionUS Billboard 200 22US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 6
Year-end charts Chart (1977) PositionUS Billboard 20065US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)17
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