VA -The Sound of Philadelphia Vol. 01 Get on Board the Soul Train + 02 Satisfaction Guaranteed + 03 Love Is the Message [2021 - 2023] (24 x CDs)

THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA

VA -The Sound of Philadelphia Vol. 01 Get on Board the Soul Train + 02 Satisfaction Guaranteed + 03 Love Is the Message [2021 - 2023] (24 x CDs) + Singles

VA - The Sound of Philadelphia Vol. 01 Get on Board the Soul Train [2021] - Limited hard book box set containing eight CDs plus bonus 12 inch single. United Souls, in conjunction with Sony Legacy Recordings, is delighted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia International Records with the eagerly anticipated release of Get On Board The Soul Train - The Sound Of Philadelphia International Records Volume 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. The series, in which all albums are re-mastered from the original tapes, will map the history of Philadelphia International Records chronologically. Housed in a stylish 48-page slipcase book, the edition is strictly limited to 2500 copies. It also includes a numbered certificate of authenticity, an exclusive 12" single and a unique poster. The detailed 48-page hard cover book, including rare photographs was compiled and curated in association with PIR artists, engineers and producers, with liner notes by Tony Cummings (Author of The Sound of Philadelphia) and a foreword by Ralph Tee. 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/Billy Paul - Ebony Woman. 

VA -The Sound of Philadelphia Vol. 02 Satisfaction Guaranteed [2021] - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary in 2021 of the Hugely Influential Philadelphia International Records. United Souls, in conjunction with Legacy Recordings, the catalogue division of Sony Music Entertainment, is delighted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia International Records with its eagerly-anticipated release of Volume 2 in this special series: Satisfaction Guaranteed - The Sound of Philadelphia International Records Vol 2. Following on from the huge acclaim for the first volume ‘Get on Board the Soul Train’, the second volume in this highly sought after limited edition series covers eight albums released by the label during one of its vital and most productive years, 1973. Featuring albums from Billy Paul, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, The Three Degrees, The Intruders, Spiritual Concept as well as one of the most successful O’Jays’ titles, ‘Ship Ahoy’, this collection showcases a label on a meteoric rise to capture the soul of a nation. The series, in which all albums are re-mastered from the original tapes, maps the history of Philadelphia International Records (PIR) chronologically. Housed in a stylish 48-page slip-cased book, it also includes a numbered certificate of authenticity, an exclusive 12" single featuring two of the central stars of the Philly story and a unique poster.  The detailed 48-page hard cover book, including rare photographs, was compiled and curated in association with PIR artists, engineers and producers, with liner notes by Tony Cummings (author of ‘The Sound of Philadelphia’) and a foreword by Ralph Tee.  Satisfaction Guaranteed - The Sound of Philadelphia International Records Vol 2 is released as a deluxe 8CD box set.

VA -The Sound of Philadelphia Vol. 03 Love Is the Message [2023] - Celebrating 50 years of Philadelphia International Records, Love Is The Message contains eight albums on CD and an exclusive 12" vinyl disc, all luxuriously presented with a booklet telling the story of how this iconic label evolved in Philadelphia to become truly international. All the music here is remastered from the original master tapes courtesy of Sony Music and Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff who have been personally involved in these landmark anniversary collections. Love Is The Message follows two previous releases "Get On Board The Soul Train" and "Satisfaction Guaranteed". The start of this collection continues from where the second edition left off, through 1973 to the early releases of 1975. 

This is a great, great box of soulful treats.

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Track lists

Vol. 01 CD01

01 Billy Paul - East 6:28

02 Billy Paul - (If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You 2:42

03 Billy Paul - This Is Your Life 4:16

04 Billy Paul - Jesus Boy (You Only Look Like A Man) 4:17

05 Billy Paul - Magic Carpet Ride 5:20

06 Billy Paul - I Wish It Were Yesterday 3:50

07 Billy Paul - Compared To What 5:21

08 Billy Paul - Love Buddies 3:40

09 Billy Paul - There's A Small Hotel 4:29

10 Billy Paul - Jesus Boy (You Only Look Like A Man) (Single Version) 3:20

11 Billy Paul - Magic Carpet Ride (Single Version) 3:49

12 Billy Paul - This Is Your Life (Single Version) 2:49

Vol. 01 CD02

01 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - I Miss You 8:38

02 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Ebony Woman 3:41

03 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Yesterday I Had The Blues 7:34

04 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now 3:27

05 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Be For Real 7:31

06 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Let Me Into Your World 2:40

07 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Let It Be You 3:33

08 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - I Miss You (Part 1) (Single Version) (Bonus Track) 3:20

09 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Yesterday I Had The Blues (Single Version) (Bonus Track) 3:54

10 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Be For Real (Single Version) (Bonus Track) 3:25

11 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now (Live In San Francisco, 1973) (Bonus Track) 4:08

Vol. 01 CD03

01 The O'Jays - When The World's At Peace 5:22

02 The O'Jays - Back Stabbers 3:09

03 The O'Jays - Who Am I 5:14

04 The O'Jays - (They Call Me) Mr. Lucky 3:21

05 The O'Jays - Time To Get Down 2:54

06 The O'jays - 992 Arguments 6:09

07 The O'jays - Listen To The Clock On The Wall 3:48

08 The O'Jays - Shiftless, Shady, Jealous Kind Of People 3:38

09 The O'Jays - Sunshine 3:45

10 The O'Jays - Love Train 3:03

11 The O'Jays - 992 Arguments [Single Version] 2:24

12 The O'Jays - Love Train [A Tom Moulton Mix] 6:15

Vol. 01 CD04

01 Billy Paul - Brown Baby 4:36

02 Billy Paul - I'm Just A Prisoner 8:04

03 Billy Paul - It's Too Late 4:34

04 Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones 4:46

05 Billy Paul - Am I Black Enough For You? 5:17

06 Billy Paul - Let's Stay Together 6:27

07 Billy Paul - Your Song 6:32

08 Billy Paul - I'm Gonna Make It This Time 4:26

09 Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones (Live Version) (Bonus Track) 9:03

10 Billy Paul - Am I Black Enough For You? (Single Version) (Bonus Track) 3:20

11 Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones (Single Version) (Bonus Track) 3:41

Vol. 01 CD05

01 Dick Jensen - A Penny For Your Thoughts 3:03

02 Dick Jensen - I Don't Wanna Cry 2:51

03 Dick Jensen - Three Cheers To Love 3:28

04 Dick Jensen - Fat Mama 2:15

05 Dick Jensen - New York City's A Lonely Town 3:09

06 Dick Jensen - 32nd Street 3:00

07 Dick Jensen - Going Up On The Mountain 2:52

08 Dick Jensen - Peace Of Mind 2:48

09 Dick Jensen - Shall We Gather By The Water 2:32

10 Dick Jensen - Tamika (Come Back Later) 2:57

Vol. 01 CD06

01 Intruders - Save The Children 7:00

02 Intruders - Mother And Child Reunion 4:07

03 Intruders - I Wanna Know Your Name 5:51

04 Intruders - To Be Happy Is The Real Thing 3:30

05 Intruders - I'll Always Love My Mama 6:38

06 Intruders - Memories Are Here To Stay 3:18

07 Intruders - Teardrops 5:07

08 Intruders - Hang On In There 3:22

09 Intruders - (Win, Place Or Show) She's A Winner (Bonus Track) 2:28

10 Intruders - Traveling Home (Bonus Track) 3:26

11 Intruders - I'll Always Love My Mama (A Tom Moulton Mix) (Bonus Track) 9:43

12 Intruders - (Win, Place Or Show) She's A Winner (A Tom Moulton Mix) (Bonus Track) 7:30

Vol. 01 CD07

01 MFSB - Freddie's Dead 7:11

02 MFSB - Family Affair 4:22

03 MFSB - Something For Nothing 2:58

04 MFSB - Back Stabbers 6:30

05 MFSB - Lay In Low 3:43

06 MFSB - Poinciana 5:52

07 MFSB - Family Affair (Single Version) (Bonus Track) 2:15

08 MFSB - T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia - Live) (Bonus Track) 3:52

Vol. 01 CD08

01 Billy Paul - Ebony Woman 3:54

02 Billy Paul - Mrs. Robinson 4:32

03 Billy Paul - The Windmills Of Your Mind 7:59

04 Billy Paul - Everyday People 3:55

05 Billy Paul - Let's Fall In Love All Over 3:52

06 Billy Paul - Windy 2:51

07 Billy Paul - Psychedelic Sally 3:01

08 Billy Paul - Traces 4:02

09 Billy Paul - Proud Mary 2:23

Vol. 02 CD01

01 Billy Paul - Billy Boy 2:42

02 Billy Paul - Missing You 2:51

03 Billy Paul - Bluesette 3:07

04 Billy Paul - On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever) 4:36

05 Billy Paul - Just In Time 4:01

06 Billy Paul - That's Life 4:00

07 Billy Paul - Don't Think Twice, It's All Right 2:35

08 Billy Paul - Feeling Good 8:39

09 Billy Paul - Somewhere 3:36

Vol. 02 CD02

01 O'Jays - One Night Affair 2:22

02 O'Jays - You're The Best Thing Since Candy 3:00

03 O'Jays - Brandy Bad 2:58

04 O'Jays - I Should Be Your Lover 2:08

05 O'Jays - Looky Looky (Look At Me Girl) 2:49

06 O'Jays - Deeper (In Love With You) 2:44

07 O'Jays - Let Me In Your World 2:41

08 O'Jays - Just Can't Get Enough 2:12

09 O'Jays - I've Got The Groove 2:21

10 O'Jays - Little Green Apples - Something 4:36

11 O'Jays - It's Too Strong 3:05

Vol. 02 CD03

01 Intruders - Cowboys To Girls 2:41

02 Intruders - Together 3:01

03 Intruders - (We'll Be) United 2:55

04 Intruders - Love Is Like A Baseball Game 2:48

05 Intruders - Slow Drag 2:29

06 Intruders - When We Get Married 3:25

07 Intruders - (Win, Place Or Show) She's A Winner 2:28

08 Intruders - Sad Girl 1:59

09 Intruders - A Love That's Real 2:58

10 Intruders - Friends No More 2:59

11 Intruders - Gonna Be Strong 2:52

12 Intruders - Me Tarzan, You Jane 2:24

13 Intruders - Check Yourself 2:45

14 Intruders - I'll Always Love My Mama (Part I) 3:09

Vol. 02 CD04

01 Spiritual Concept - Spiritual Sky 6:27

02 Spiritual Concept - Let's Take It All 3:29

03 Spiritual Concept - California Woman 8:36

04 Spiritual Concept - Where Are The Cares For Tomorrow 6:12

05 Spiritual Concept - Remedy 5:47

06 Spiritual Concept - Get It On 5:54

Vol. 02 CD05

01 Three Degrees - Dirty Ol' Man 4:38

02 Three Degrees - Can't You See What You're Doing To Me 2:34

03 Three Degrees - A Woman Needs A Good Man 4:22

04 Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again 3:02

05 Three Degrees - I Didn't Know 2:53

06 Three Degrees - I Like Being A Woman 3:59

07 Three Degrees - If And When 7:09

08 Three Degrees - Year Of Decision 2:40

Vol. 02 CD06

01 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Cabaret 1:45

02 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - The Love I Lost 6:25

03 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - It All Depends On You 4:52

04 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Concentrate On Me 3:13

05 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back) 3:31

06 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Is There A Place For Me 7:00

07 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - I'm Weak For You 6:53

08 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - I'm Comin' Home Tomorrow 6:12

Vol. 02 CD07

01 O'Jays - Put Your Hands Together 4:09

02 O'Jays - Ship Ahoy 9:42

03 O'Jays - This Air I Breathe 3:56

04 O'Jays - You Got Your Hooks In Me 5:37

05 O'Jays - For The Love Of Money 7:23

06 O'Jays - Now That We Found Love 4:43

07 O'Jays - Don't Call Me Brother 8:59

08 O'Jays - People Keep Tellin' Me 3:59

Vol. 02 CD08

01 Billy Paul - I See The Light 6:14

02 Billy Paul - War Of The Gods 10:08

03 Billy Paul - The Whole Town's Talking 4:49

04 Billy Paul - I Was Married 7:22

05 Billy Paul - Thanks For Saving My Life 3:02

06 Billy Paul - Peace Holy Peace 6:53

Vol. 03 CD01

01 Ebonys - Hook Up And Get Down 3:26

02 Ebonys - It's Forever 7:21

03 Ebonys - Life In The Country 6:19

04 Ebonys - Sexy Ways 3:09

05 Ebonys - I'm So Glad I'm Me 3:04

06 Ebonys - I'll Try 6:13

07 Ebonys - Nation Time 5:01

08 Ebonys - I Believe 4:34

09 Ebonys - You're The Reason Why 3:03

Vol. 03 CD02

01 MFSB - Zach's Fanfare 0:26

02 MFSB - Love Is The Message 6:38

03 MFSB - Cheaper To Keep Her 6:55

04 MFSB - My One And Only Love 4:35

05 MFSB - Tsop (The Sound Of Philadelphia) 3:45

06 MFSB - Zach's Fanfare (I Hear Music) 0:53

07 MFSB - Touch Me In The Morning 6:24

08 MFSB - Bitter Sweet 5:26

Vol. 03 CD03

01 Bunny Sigler - Things Are Gonna Get Better 3:00

02 Bunny Sigler - That's How Long I'll Be Loving You 2:57

03 Bunny Sigler - I Lied 4:00

04 Bunny Sigler - Picture Us 2:37

05 Bunny Sigler - Love Train 7:09

06 Bunny Sigler - Marianne 3:06

07 Bunny Sigler - My Other Love 4:10

08 Bunny Sigler - Your Love Is Good 2:57

09 Bunny Sigler - Wha'd I Say 3:46

10 Bunny Sigler - Somebody Free 4:21

11 Bunny Sigler - Shake Your Booty 4:50

12 Bunny Sigler - Keep Smilin' 5:57

13 Bunny Sigler - Sweeter Than The Berry 4:40

Vol. 03 CD04

01 Thad Jones & Mel Lewis - Blues In A Minute 8:31

02 Thad Jones & Mel Lewis - All My Yesterdays 4:37

03 Thad Jones & Mel Lewis - Quiet Lady 7:39

04 Thad Jones & Mel Lewis - Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing 4:05

05 Thad Jones & Mel Lewis - For The Love Of Money 4:19

06 Thad Jones & Mel Lewis - Yours And Mine 3:53

07 Thad Jones & Mel Lewis - Ambiance 7:29

08 Thad Jones & Mel Lewis - Livin' For The City 4:02

Vol. 03 CD05

01 Monk Montgomery - Reality 6:27

02 Monk Montgomery - Me And Mrs. Jones 4:12

03 Monk Montgomery - Sippin' And Tippin' 6:30

04 Monk Montgomery - Bump De Bump 3:17

05 Monk Montgomery - I Love You Camille 5:23

06 Monk Montgomery - Little O's 5:58

07 Monk Montgomery - Girl Talk 5:09

08 Monk Montgomery - Close Your Face 4:45

Vol. 03 CD06

01 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Featuring Theodore Pendegrass - Where Are All My Friends 3:25

02 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Featuring Theodore Pendegrass - To Be True 4:45

03 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Featuring Theodore Pendegrass - Pretty Flower 5:44

04 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Featuring Theodore Pendegrass - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon 3:46

05 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Featuring Theodore Pendegrass - Nobody Could Take Your Place 4:25

06 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Featuring Theodore Pendegrass - Somewhere Down The Line 4:59

07 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Featuring Theodore Pendegrass - Bad Luck 6:31

08 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Featuring Theodore Pendegrass - t's All Because Of A Woman 5:28

Vol. 03 CD07

01 O'Jays - Give The People What They Want 4:15

02 O'Jays - Let Me Make Love To You 3:41

03 O'Jays - Survival 3:47

04 O'Jays - Where Did We Go Wrong 4:21

05 O'Jays - Rich Get Richer 4:28

06 O'Jays - How Time Flies 5:18

07 O'Jays - What Am I Waiting For 4:01

08 O'Jays - Never Break Us Up 3:16

Vol. 03 CD08

01 Billy Paul - July, July, July, July 5:32

02 Billy Paul - Billy's Back Home 4:37

03 Billy Paul - I've Got So Much To Live For 4:53

04 Billy Paul - Black Wonders Of The World 8:04

05 Billy Paul - Enlightenment 4:55

06 Billy Paul - When It's Your Time To Go 5:04

07 Billy Paul - Be Truthful To Me 3:11

08 Billy Paul - Everything Must Change 5:25

09 Billy Paul - My Head's On Straight 3:12

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