Get On Board The Soul Train: 8CD Philadelphia International box set
Remastered from the original tapes • 50th anniversary • Vol 1 of ‘The Complete Studio Albums Collection’ • Limited to 2500 units
United Souls, in conjunction with Sony Legacy Recordings will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia International Records with an 8CD box set: Get On Board The Soul Train – The Sound Of Philadelphia International Records Vol 1.
This is the first volume in a limited edition series which covers the first eight studio albums released by the label from 1971-1973. This series will offer all album remastered from the original tapes and will map the history of Philadelphia International Records chronologically.
The eight classic albums included in Volume 1 comprise: Billy Paul: Going East, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes: I Miss You, The O’Jays – Back Stabbers, Billy Paul: 360 Degrees of Billy Paul, Dick Jensen: Dick Jensen, The Intruders: Save the Children, MFSB: MFSB and Billy Paul: Ebony Woman.
The eight CDs come housed in a 48-page slipcased book which includes sleeve notes by Tony Cummings (author of The Sound of Philadelphia) and a foreword by Ralph Tee. The large format packaging includes an exclusive bonus 12-inch single and a poster and certificate of authenticity. This edition is strictly limited to 2500 copies.
Get On Board The Soul Train: The Sound of Philadelphia International Records Vol 1 will be released on 28 May 2021 via Snapper imprint, United Souls.
This box set is available to pre-order via the SDE shop using this link or the button below. (European customers should remember that additional fees may apply, thanks to Brexit!).
CD 1: Billy Paul – Going East
- East [06:21]
- (If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can`t I Touch You? [02:42]
- This Is Your Life [04:16]
- Jesus Boy (You Only Look Like A Man) [04:17]
- Magic Carpet Ride [05:19]
- I Wish It Were Yesterday [03:50]
- Compared To What [05:20]
- Love Buddies [03:39]
- There`s A Small Hotel [04:27]
CD 2: Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – I Miss You
- I Miss You [08:36]
- Ebony Woman [03:40]
- Yesterday I Had the Blues [07:32]
- If You Don`t Know Me By Now [03:26]
- Be For Real [07:29]
- Let Me Into Your World [02:40]
- Let It Be You [03:32]
CD 3: The O’Jays – Back Stabbers
- When the World`s at Peace [05:18]
- Back Stabbers [03:06]
- Who Am I [05:11]
- (They Call Me) Mr. Lucky [03:19]
- Time To Get Down [02:52]
- 992 Arguments [06:06]
- Listen To The Clock On The Wall [03:46]
- Shiftless, Shady, Jealous Kind of People [03:36]
- Sunshine [03:42] 10. Love Train [02:58]
CD 4: Billy Paul – 360 Degrees Of Billy Paul
- Brown Baby [04:36]
- I`m Just a Prisoner [08:05]
- It`s Too Late [04:33]
- Me and Mrs. Jones [04:45]
- Am I Black Enough for You? [05:18]
- Let`s Stay Together [06:27]
- Your Song [06:32]
- I`m Gonna Make It This Time [04:24]
CD 5: Dick Jensen – Dick Jensen
- A Penny for Your Thoughts [03:02]
- I Don`t Want to Cry [02:49]
- Three Cheers to Love [03:27]
- Fat Mama [02:14]
- New York City`s a Lonely Town [03:07]
- 32nd Street [02:59]
- Going Up On The Mountain [02:53]
- Peace of Mind [02:47]
- Shall We Gather by the Water [02:32]
- Tamika (Come Back Later) [02:57]
CD 6: The Intruders – Save The Children
- Save the Children [06:58]
- Mother and Child Reunion [04:04]
- I Wanna Know Your Name [05:50]
- To Be Happy Is the Real Thing [03:28]
- I`ll Always Love My Mama [06:37]
- Memories Are Here to Stay [03:15]
- Teardrops [05:07]
- Hang On In There [03:21]
CD 7: MFSB – MFSB
- Freddie`s Dead [07:09]
- Family Affair [04:21]
- Something For Nothing [03:00]
- Back Stabbers [06:30]
- Lay In Low [03:44]
- Poinciana [05:57]
CD 8: Billy Paul – Ebony Woman
- Ebony Woman [02:50]
- Mrs. Robinson [04:30]
- The Windmills Of Your Mind [08:00]
- Everyday People [03:55]
- Let`s Fall In Love All Over Again [03:50]
- Windy [03:50] 7. Psychedelic Sally [02:58]
- Traces [04:01] 9. Proud Mary [02:23]
Bonus 12-inch vinyl
A-side: Back Stabbers [03:07]
B-side: Back Stabbers [04:53
By Paul Sinclair
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