Tracklist
| 1 | Funky Stuff | 3:06 |
| 2 | Who's Gonna Take The Weight (Parts 1 & 2) | 6:22 |
| 3 | Rhyme Tyme People | 3:19 |
| 4 | Hollywood Swinging | 4:37 |
| 5 | Love The Life You Live (Parts 1 & 2) | 5:40 |
| 6 | Give It Up | 3:38 |
| 7 | Chocolate Buttermilk | 2:14 |
| 8 | Jungle Boogie | 3:04 |
| 9 | Let The Music Take Your Mind (Extended Version) | 4:20 |
| 10 | Open Sesame (Pt 2) | 4:26 |
| 11 | Kool It (Here Comes The Fuzz) | 2:47 |
| 12 | Summer Madness (Live) | 8:00 |
| 13 | N.T. (Parts 1 & 2) | 6:28 |
| 14 | Pneumonia | 3:00 |
| 15 | Love & Understanding (Come Together) | 7:50 |
| 16 | Spirit Of The Boogie | 4:51 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – PolyGram Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – PolyGram Records, Inc.
- Pressed By – Universal M & L, UK
Credits
- Artwork [Package Design] – Mark Weinberg
- Backing Vocals – Something Sweet
- Backing Vocals [Something Sweet] – Beverly Owens, Cynthia Huggins, Joan Motley, Kelly Barreto*, Renee Connel
- Bass, Vocals – Robert (Kool) Bell*
- Compilation Producer – Harry Weinger
- Drums, Percussion, Vocals – George (Funky George) Brown*
- Executive-Producer – Bill Levenson
- Flute, Keyboards, Percussion, Vocals, Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Khalis Bayyan (Ronald Bell)*
- Flute, Vocals, Alto Saxophone – Dennis (Dee Tee) Thomas*
- Guitar – Woodrow (Woody) Sparrow*
- Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals – Amir Abdul-Salaam Bayyan*
- Guitar, Vocals – Charles Smith*
- Keyboards, Vocals – Caldwell MacMillan, Kevin (Ice) Lassiter*
- Mastered By – Joseph M. Palmaccio
- Other [Project Coordination] – Terri Tierney
- Other [Project Direction] – Richard Bauer
- Producer, Arranged By – Kool & The Gang
- Sleeve Notes – Cleveland Brown
- Trombone – Otha Nash
- Trombone, Vocals – Clifford Adams
- Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Percussion, Vocals – Ricky West (Richard Westfield)*, Robert (Spike) Mickens*
- Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals – Larry Gittens
- Vocals – (Penni) Phynjuar Saunders* (tracks: 3, 10, 12, 16)
- Vocals ["Boogie" And "Genie" Vocals], Effects – Donal Boyce*
Notes
Part of the 'Funk Essentials' series.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 7 31451 48222 9
- Barcode (String): 731451482229
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L135
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 0468
- Matrix / Runout: 5148222 01 5
- Matrix / Runout: MADE IN THE UK BY UNIVERSAL M&L
- Rights Society (Back Insert): BIEM STEMRA
- Rights Society (Disc): BIEM/MCPS
- Label Code: LC 0268
- Other: PG 900
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 514 822-2 | Kool & The Gang | The Best Of Kool And The Gang (1969 - 1976) (CD, Comp) | Mercury | 314 514 822-2 | US | 1993 |
| P2 14822 | Kool & The Gang | The Best Of Kool And The Gang (1969 - 1976) (CD, Comp) | Mercury | P2 14822 | US | 1993 |
| 0602498489994 | Kool & The Gang | The Best Of Kool And The Gang (1969 - 1976) (CD, Comp, Dig) | Mercury | 0602498489994 | US | 1993 |
| 314 514 822-2 | Kool & The Gang | The Best Of Kool And The Gang (1969 - 1976) (CD, Comp, Club) | Mercury | 314 514 822-2 | US | 1993 |
| 314 514 822-2 | Kool & The Gang | The Best Of Kool And The Gang (1969 - 1976) (CD, Comp, RE) | Mercury | 314 514 822-2 | Venezuela | 1996 |
