The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1 is a 1978 compilation album collecting the charting singles of Earth, Wind & Fire. In addition to collecting previously charting songs, the album also included three new tracks for the band: a cover of The Beatles' song "Got to Get You Into My Life" and the original track "September", both of which also became charting singles, the former also winning a Grammy Award, and "Love Music." Love Music was sampled by Ghostface Killah on his track Good featured on his 2006 album More Fish. "September" has been sampled by Crystal Waters on her track "Say... If You Feel Alright" from her 1996 album Crystal Waters.
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Funk / Soul
Track Listing:
A1 Got To Get You Into My Life
A2 Fantasy
A3 Can't Hide Love
A4 Love Music
A5 Getaway
B1 That's The Way Of The World
B2 September
B3 Shining Star
B4 Reasons
B5 Singasong
