Goin' Places was The Jacksons' second album for CBS Records' Philadelphia International subsidiary. It was released in 1977, the year before the family group moved to Epic Records in 1978 for their return to mainstream success. This album showcased the band's growth and their popularity. The Jacksons would definitely go places next year with their first self-produced album. What had become Motown's loss was going to be CBS' gain. The Jackson 5 (also spelled The Jackson Five or The Jackson 5ive, abbreviated as J5, and later known as The Jacksons) were an American popular music act, active from 1962 to 1990, whose repertoire combined R&B, soul, funk, and later disco. ... Columbia Records is the oldest continually used brand name in recorded sound, dating back to 1888. ... Philadelphia International Records is a record label founded by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff in 1971. ... 1977 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1977 calendar). ... Epic Records is a record label launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow and black logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ... 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... Motown Record Company, L.P., also known as Tamla-Motown outside of the United States, is a record label specializing in the musical genres of R&B, pop, soul music, and hip-hop music. ... Columbia Records is the oldest continually used brand name in recorded sound, dating back to 1888. ...

Tracklisting

1. "Music's Taken Over" (Carstarphen/McFadden/Whitehead)
2. "Goin' Places" (Gamble/Huff)
3. "Different Kind of Lady" (The Jacksons)
4. "Even Though You're Gone" (Gamble/Huff)
5. "Jump For Joy" (Biggs/Wansel)
6. "Heaven Knows I Love You, Girl" (Gamble/Huff)
7. "Man Of War" (Gamble/Huff)
8. "Do What You Wanna" (The Jacksons)
9. "Find Me a Girl" (Gamble/Huff)