People Get Ready

~ Recording by The Impressions

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1People Get Ready2:37The ImpressionsPeople Get Ready / I've Been TryingThe ImpressionsSingle
ABC-Paramount45-10622
1.7People Get Ready2:43The ImpressionsPeople Get ReadyThe ImpressionsAlbum
ABC-ParamountST 90097
2.6People Get Ready2:37The ImpressionsHis Early Years With the ImpressionsCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
ABC Records (US, 65–79)ABCX-780/2
2.2People Get Ready2:35The ImpressionsThe Vintage YearsThe Impressions featuring Jerry Butler and Curtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Sire RecordsSASH-3717-2
1.16People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsRock 'n Roll Hits of the 60's, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Roulette (New York; 1956– (LC 00332))RCD-58003
1.5People Get Ready2:38The ImpressionsThe OriginalsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Towerbell RecordsTVDLP 14
1.8People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsTour of Duty IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)462508 2
1.8People Get Ready2:41The ImpressionsGreatest HitsThe ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1989-01-13
1.18People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsClassic Rock: 1965: Shakin’ All OverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2CLR-14, OPCD-2580
1.16People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsDefinitive ImpressionsThe ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
Kent (Los Angeles soul)CDKEND 923
1.8People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsGreatest HitsThe ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-31338
1.8People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsGreatest HitsThe ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCABD-31338
1.5People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsRhythm & Blues: 1965Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2639, RHD-07
1.5People Get Ready2:42The ImpressionsSolid Gold Soul 1965Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2639A, R838-12
1.16People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsThe Anthology: 1961–1977Curtis Mayfield & The ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-12-08
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD2-10664
1.10People Get Ready2:39Curtis Mayfield and The ImpressionsDe Pre Historie 1965, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only, see annotation)74321 16221 2
1.10People Get Ready2:39The Impressions featuring Curtis MayfieldAll the BestThe Impressions featuring Curtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Pickwick Records (UK imprint, subsidiary of Pickwick International Inc. (GB) Ltd.)PWKS 4206
1.19People Get Ready2:36Curtis MayfieldL'America del rock 02: Il rhythm 'n' blues e la soul musicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
La RepubblicaAdR-02
1.2People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsThe Summer of Peace, Love & Music, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.), Platinum Disc Corporation (La Crosse, WI)S21-18077
1.6People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsPeople Get Ready! The Curtis Mayfield StoryCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-02-27
Rhino (reissue label)R2 72262
2.11People Get Ready2:40The Impressions38 soulklassiker 1960–69Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Diesel Music ABDiesel C-18
1.19People Get Ready2:37The ImpressionsKeep On Pushing / People Get ReadyThe ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
Kent SoulCDKEND 130
1.7People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsThe Very Best of the ImpressionsThe ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 72583
30.9People Get Ready2:38ImpressionsGeschichte der Pop MusikVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bear Family RecordsBCD 16300 ZZ
1.7People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsPeople Get Ready (Music Inspired by the LEFT BEHIND Series)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8People Get Ready2:41The ImpressionsThe Greatest HitsThe ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11837
1.17People Get Ready2:38The ImpressionsPeople Get Ready: The Best of The Impressions 1961-1968The ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-03-20
Half MoonHMNCD 005
1.2People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsGospelCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75568
2.9People Get Ready2:41The ImpressionsPositively ’60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-01-25
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)23589
1.6People Get Ready2:40The Impressions20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Curtis Mayfield & The ImpressionsCurtis Mayfield & The ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 112 191-2
1.7People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsThe Classic Rhythm + Blues Collection: 1964-1967Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR604-03, R604-03 314541928-2, R604-03 314541929-2
4.2People Get Ready2:41The ImpressionsBack to BlackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-03-26
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures), MWA5415182, 5415812
1.9People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsUltimate CollectionThe ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-10-16
Hip‐O Records314 556 738-2
1.16People Get Ready2:38The ImpressionsGot Soul 1960-1973Curtis Mayfield, Jerry Butler, The ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2001-11-13
Raven Records (Australian mainly reissue)RVCD-125
3.9People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsFreedom: Songs From the Heart of AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-12-10
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)C3K 86879
1.16People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsDefinitive ImpressionsThe ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
Kent SoulCDKEND 923
1.7People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsFreedom: A History of USVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 86992
1.7People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsAmerican Dreams: Original Soundtrack 1963–1964Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2003-05-06
Hip‐O RecordsB0000231-02
1.20People Get Ready2:41The ImpressionsChartbusters USA, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ace (UK, started in 1978, cat# "CH" "CHD" "CDCHD")CDCHD 890
3.11People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsThe ’60s Rock ExperienceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-03-22
Shout! FactoryD3K 36184
1.21People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsSoul Deep: The Story of Black Popular MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-05-30
BBC Music
2.10People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsGospel's Top 20 Songs of the Century, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-11-08
New Haven Records8058-2
2.6People Get Ready2:42Curtis Mayfeld & The ImpressionsBody & Soul: Legends of SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL BAS/12
1.10People Get Ready2:39Curtis Mayfield and The ImpressionsSoul LegendsCurtis Mayfield and The ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music International Division (do not use as a release label! sub-division of Universal Music GmbH)sl10
1.4People Get Ready2:40Curtis Mayfield & The ImpressionsGreatest Ever! Soul: The Definitive CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-09-18
Union Square MusicGTSTCD004
1.6People Get Ready2:39Curtis Mayfield and The ImpressionsAkeelah and the BeeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Lions Gate Records (logo is stylized lion profile and full name in uppercase)19586
1.6People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsSixties Soul SensationsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD593
1.14People Get Ready2:41The ImpressionsThe Classic Sixties Collection - 1965Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)B0007444-02
1.9People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsThe Soul Story, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Universal Music Special Markets21108-2, B0006543-02
2.14People Get Ready2:40The Impressions100 Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music B.V. (not for release label use! NL subsidiary of UMG)984 616-3
2.11People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsFlower Power: Born to Be WildVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-11-13
Time–Life Music, Universal Music Special Markets21787-2, B0009097-02
6.11People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsFlower Power: The Music of the Love Generation (10 CD Boxset)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicBOX 21802-1
2.7People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsShouting From the Streets: Songs of ProtestVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
88697086372
1.7People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsThe Very Best of The ImpressionsThe ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-02-26
Rhino (reissue label)398652
1.20People Get Ready2:39Curtis Mayfield & The ImpressionsThe Ultimate Collection: Soul: 100 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-04-11
Union Square MusicULTIMBX006
1.17People Get Ready2:41The Impressions100X SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)531 078-4
1.6People get ready2:40The ImpressionsAutumn SpriritVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mr Music (Swedish compilation label)MMCD EX 08-20
1.8People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsSweet Soul Music: 30 Scorching Classics From 1965Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bear Family RecordsBCD 16871
2.2People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsLet Freedom Sing: The Music of the Civil Rights MovementVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2009-01-27
Time–Life Music, Sony Music Custom Marketing Group, Universal Music Special Markets80051-D, A732990, B0012352-02
1.14People Get Ready2:42The ImpressionsThe Complete A & B Sides 1961 - 1968The ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-07-06
Eclipse (British reissue label headed by Saint Etienne’s Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs)0-06007-5312377-5
1.18People Get Ready2:41The ImpressionsThat’s Soul: ThinkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)532 814-3
2.12People Get Ready2:41The Impressions40x Sunny SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)532 842-2
1.30People Get Ready2:37The ImpressionsThe Singer, the SongVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)7989522
1.12People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsARTE: Summer of SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2013-07-01
Universal Music France, Universal Music Strategic Marketing (subsidiary of Universal Music GmbH)5343788
1.149People Get Ready?:??The Impressions1000 Days, 1000 SongsVarious ArtistsOther + Compilation
30 Days, 30 Songs
1.4People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsFlower Power: United We StandVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time-Life, Universal Music Special Markets31047-D, B0022276-02
Promotion
1.1People Get Ready2:40The ImpressionsCelebrating R&B LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
(unknown)
1.4People Get Ready2:39The ImpressionsThe Woodstock Collection: United We StandVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
StarVista Entertainment, Universal Music Special Markets31047-D, B0022276-02

Relationships

part of:Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 24) (order: 24)
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1965 (recordings) (number: 28) (order: 28)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 122) (order: 122)
recording of:People Get Ready

Related works

People Get Ready

lyricist and composer:Curtis Mayfield
publisher:Mijac Music
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
later translated versions:Für C.
is the basis for:One Love / People Get Ready
arrangements:People Get Ready (William Parker arrangement)