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        "role": "user",
        "content": "detailed%20album%20info%20for%20The%20Best%20of%20Fourplay%20-%20(2020%20Remastered)"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s a detailed breakdown of *The Best of Fourplay (2020 Remastered)* \u2014 the 2020 remaster of Fourplay\u2019s 1997 greatest-hits compilation \u2014 covering its release history, track list, personnel, audio and production details, and more.\n\n---\n\n## Release Details\n\n- **Original Release Date:** June 24, 1997 ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered/1532878275?utm_source=openai))  \n- **2020 Remastered Edition:** Released by Evosound in 2020 ([fourplay.bandcamp.com](https://fourplay.bandcamp.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-hi-res-96khz-24bit?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Formats & Editions:**\n  - Super Audio Hybrid CD (SA-Hybrid SACD) ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-mw0000023373?utm_source=openai))  \n  - Vinyl LP pressing (180-gram vinyl, high-quality cut) ([fourplay.bandcamp.com](https://fourplay.bandcamp.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-hi-res-96khz-24bit?utm_source=openai))  \n  - Digital hi-res download/streaming: 24-bit / 96 kHz on Bandcamp ([fourplay.bandcamp.com](https://fourplay.bandcamp.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-hi-res-96khz-24bit?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Label:** Evosound / Evolution Media Ltd. ([qobuz.com](https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-fourplay-patti-austin-peabo-bryson/b7ny5zy74knob?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Album Overview\n\n- *The Best of Fourplay* is a compilation showcasing standout tracks from Fourplay\u2019s early albums \u2014 *Fourplay* (1991), *Between the Sheets* (1993), and *Elixir* (1995). It also includes new or previously unreleased tracks at the time. ([qobuz.com](https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-fourplay-patti-austin-peabo-bryson/b7ny5zy74knob?utm_source=openai))  \n- The 2020 remastering was done using high-resolution digital transfers from the original analog master tapes, aiming at improved clarity and fidelity. ([fourplay.bandcamp.com](https://fourplay.bandcamp.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-hi-res-96khz-24bit?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Track Listing\n\nThe remastered edition contains **13 tracks**, including a bonus track that was not on the original 10-song vinyl edition. ([fourplay.bandcamp.com](https://fourplay.bandcamp.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-hi-res-96khz-24bit?utm_source=openai))\n\n| # | Title | Notes / Featured Artists | Length |\n|---|--------|----------------------------|--------|\n| 1 | Max-O-Man | \u2014 | 5:32 ([music.amazon.com](https://music.amazon.com/albums/B08K2R44ZX?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 2 | 101 Eastbound | \u2014 | 5:56 ([music.amazon.com](https://music.amazon.com/albums/B08K2R44ZX?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 3 | Higher Ground (feat. Take 6) | Cover of Stevie Wonder; vocal group Take 6 contributes ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-mw0000023373?utm_source=openai)) | 4:55 ([qobuz.com](https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-fourplay-patti-austin-peabo-bryson/b7ny5zy74knob?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 4 | 4 Play And Pleasure | \u2014 | 5:29 ([fourplay.bandcamp.com](https://fourplay.bandcamp.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-hi-res-96khz-24bit?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 5 | Chant | \u2014 | 6:24 ([open.spotify.com](https://open.spotify.com/album/3gwA5atlh3ELGeIUQxuXf0?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 6 | After The Dance [Edit] (feat. El DeBarge) | El DeBarge on vocals; song originally by Marvin Gaye etc. ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-mw0000023373?utm_source=openai)) | 4:11 ([fourplay.bandcamp.com](https://fourplay.bandcamp.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-hi-res-96khz-24bit?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 7 | Bali Run | \u2014 | 5:32 ([fourplay.bandcamp.com](https://fourplay.bandcamp.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-hi-res-96khz-24bit?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 8 | Play Lady Play | \u2014 | 4:36 ([open.spotify.com](https://open.spotify.com/album/3gwA5atlh3ELGeIUQxuXf0?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 9 | Between The Sheets [Edit] (feat. Chaka Khan & Nathan East) | Vocals by Chaka Khan and Nathan East; Isley Brothers cover ([fourplay.bandcamp.com](https://fourplay.bandcamp.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-hi-res-96khz-24bit?utm_source=openai)) | 3:55 ([music.amazon.com](https://music.amazon.com/albums/B08K2R44ZX?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 10 | Amoroso | \u2014 | 5:46 ([open.spotify.com](https://open.spotify.com/album/3gwA5atlh3ELGeIUQxuXf0?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 11 | Any Time Of Day | \u2014 | 6:15 ([music.amazon.com](https://music.amazon.com/albums/B08K2R44ZX?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 12 | Why Can\u2019t It Wait Till Morning [Remix] (feat. Phil Collins) | Remix; vocals by Phil Collins ([fourplay.bandcamp.com](https://fourplay.bandcamp.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-hi-res-96khz-24bit?utm_source=openai)) | 3:59 ([music.amazon.com](https://music.amazon.com/albums/B08K2R44ZX?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 13 | The Closer I Get To You (feat. Patti Austin & Peabo Bryson) | *Bonus track* on remastered edition ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_of_Fourplay?utm_source=openai)) | 5:01 ([music.amazon.com](https://music.amazon.com/albums/B08K2R44ZX?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n- **Total Running Time:** ~1 hour 7 minutes 31 seconds for the full 13-track digital/remastered version. ([qobuz.com](https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-fourplay-patti-austin-peabo-bryson/b7ny5zy74knob?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Personnel & Collaborators\n\n**Fourplay Members:**\n\n- Bob James \u2014 Keyboards ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_of_Fourplay?utm_source=openai))  \n- Lee Ritenour \u2014 Guitar ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_of_Fourplay?utm_source=openai))  \n- Nathan East \u2014 Bass & lead vocals on \u201cBetween the Sheets\u201d (edit) ([fourplay.bandcamp.com](https://fourplay.bandcamp.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-hi-res-96khz-24bit?utm_source=openai))  \n- Harvey Mason \u2014 Drums & percussion ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_of_Fourplay?utm_source=openai))  \n\n**Featured Artists & Other Contributors:**\n\n- Take 6 \u2014 Vocals on *Higher Ground* ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-mw0000023373?utm_source=openai))  \n- El DeBarge \u2014 Vocals on *After the Dance* (edit) ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-mw0000023373?utm_source=openai))  \n- Chaka Khan \u2014 Vocals on *Between The Sheets* (edit) ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-mw0000023373?utm_source=openai))  \n- Phil Collins \u2014 Vocals on *Why Can\u2019t It Wait Till Morning (Remix)* ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-mw0000023373?utm_source=openai))  \n- Patti Austin & Peabo Bryson \u2014 Vocals on the bonus track *The Closer I Get To You* ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_of_Fourplay?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Production & Mastering\n\n- **Producers:** Fourplay self-produced most tracks (tracks 1, 2, 4-12). Harvey Mason Sr. (drummer) and Jr. co-produced track 3 (\u201cHigher Ground\u201d) ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-mw0000023373?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Remastering (2020 edition):** Mastering handled by Steve Vavagiskis ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_of_Fourplay?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Compilation Executive Producer:** Matt Pierson ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_of_Fourplay?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Noteworthy Facts\n\n- Though *The Best of Fourplay* originally released with **10 tracks**, the 2020 remastered digital/SACD edition adds three extra tracks \u2014 including the bonus duet \u201cThe Closer I Get To You\u201d (Patti Austin & Peabo Bryson) which wasn't in all earlier versions. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_of_Fourplay?utm_source=openai))  \n- Vinyl edition is a first-time LP release for this compilation, pressed on **180-gram vinyl**, with lacquer cutting done in Germany to ensure audio fidelity. ([fourplay.bandcamp.com](https://fourplay.bandcamp.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-hi-res-96khz-24bit?utm_source=openai))  \n- High-resolution digital files (24-bit/96 kHz) are available via Bandcamp. ([fourplay.bandcamp.com](https://fourplay.bandcamp.com/album/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-hi-res-96khz-24bit?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you'd like, I can send you a full discography for Fourplay around that period, or compare this compilation to later remastered versions."
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