| Slide It In is the seventh studio album by British hard rock band Whitesnake, released in 1984. It was the first Whitesnake album to be released in the United States, but was remixed for the release there. Because of this, two different editions of the album exist, each with its own unique qualities.
Album versions
The European and Canadian edition of the album contains the original mix. This mix features a stronger presence of keyboards by Jon Lord, and the bass is more noticeable.
The U.S. mix lowers the keyboards and bass in the mix, and is more orientated around the guitars and drums. The U.S. version features some different guitar solos to the European/Canadian edition, with the addition of John Sykes as a third guitarist layered on top of the original guitar parts recorded by Mel Galley and Micky Moody.
There are also other, more subtle differences in the mix. For instance, on the track Gambler on the UK version, Coverdale's voice echoes after every line he sings - this does not happen in the US mix.
In general, the fan consensus is that the U.S. edition sounds more slickly produced and radio-friendly for the American marketplace, whereas the original shows the band's classic rock roots. Vocalist and band-leader David Coverdale would take the polished production of Slide It In to an even higher level on Whitesnake's follow-up album.
Track listing
All songs written by David Coverdale and Mel Galley, except where noted.
UK release
"Gambler" – 3:57
"Slide It In" (Coverdale) – 3:20
"Standing in the Shadow" (Coverdale) – 3:32
"Give Me More Time" – 3:41
"Love Ain't No Stranger" – 4:13
"Slow an' Easy" (Coverdale, Micky Moody) – 6:09
"Spit It Out" – 4:11
"All or Nothing" – 3:34
"Hungry for Love" (Coverdale) – 3:57
"Guilty of Love" (Coverdale) – 3:18
"Need Your Love So Bad" (Little Willie John) - 3:14 (Bonus track)
US release
"Slide It In" (Coverdale) – 3:20
"Slow an' Easy" (Coverdale, Moody) – 6:08
"Love Ain't No Stranger" – 4:18
"All or Nothing" – 3:40
"Gambler" – 3:58
"Guilty of Love" (Coverdale) – 3:24
"Hungry for Love" (Coverdale) – 3:28
"Give Me More Time" – 3:42
"Spit It Out" – 4:26
"Standing in the Shadow" (Coverdale) – 3:42
Singles
"Love Ain't No Stranger"
"Slow An' Easy"
"Give Me More Time"
"Guilty of Love"
"Standing in the Shadow"
"Gambler"
Release history
Region Date
United Kingdom January 1984 (1984-01)
United States April 1984 (1984-04)
Certifications
Year Album Certification
1992 Slide It In 2X Platinum (RIAA)
Personnel
US release
David Coverdale – lead vocals, percussion, piano
John Sykes – guitars
Micky Moody – guitars
Mel Galley – guitars, backing vocals
Neil Murray – bass
Jon Lord – keyboards
Cozy Powell – drums
backing vocals by The Fabulosa Brothers except "Slow an' Easy" by The Big Eads (Jimmy, Ben, Erik, Baru-Baru, Jools, Jane, Mel, Cozy and David)
UK release
David Coverdale – lead vocals, percussion, piano
Micky Moody – guitars
Mel Galley – guitars, backing vocals
Colin Hodgkinson – bass
Jon Lord – keyboards
Cozy Powell – drums
backing vocals by The Fabulosa Brothers except "Slow an' Easy" by The Big Eads (Jimmy, Ben, Erik, Baru-Baru, Jools, Jane, Mel, Cozy and David)
Credits
Mixed by Keith Olsen at Goodnight LA
Mastered by Greg Fulginiti at Artisan Sound Recorders
John Kalodner : John Kalodner
Charts
Album
Billboard (North America)
Year Chart Position
1984 The Billboard 200 42
1984 U.K. Albums Chart 9
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