VA - Shrine The Rarest Soul Label Vol. 1 [1998]

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VA - Shrine The Rarest Soul Label Vol. 1 [1998]

Shrine, The Rarest Soul Label Vol. 1 is a soul lover’s dream, an incredible collection of rare and elusive tracks from Shrine Records, one of the most mysterious and sought-after labels of the 1960s. Released in 1998 by Kent Soul, this compilation digs deep into the archives, bringing together songs that were almost lost to time.

Shrine Records had a short but fascinating run in Washington, D.C., during the mid-'60s, founded by Eddie Singleton and Raynoma Gordy (yes, connected to the legendary Motown story). Despite releasing some incredible soul cuts, the label never really broke through commercially. Then tragedy struck, a warehouse fire destroyed most of its master recordings, making surviving tracks incredibly rare.

This compilation is full of smooth harmonies, deep grooves, and raw emotion. Whether it’s up-tempo dancefloor fillers or heartfelt ballads, every track reflects the rich soul sound that Shrine Records championed. You won’t find these songs on just any playlist; this is the kind of music collectors dream about. With remastered recordings and detailed liner notes, it paints a vivid picture of a label that, despite its brief existence, left a lasting impact on the soul genre. If you love deep cuts and forgotten gems, this collection is worth every listen. (B)

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Track list

01 Cairos - Stop Overlooking Me 2:33

02 Eddie Daye & The 4 Bars - Guess Who Loves You 2:01

03 Les Chansonettes - Don' t Let Him Hurt You 2:37

04 Little Bobby Parker - I Won' t Believe it Till I See It 2:46

05 Cautions - Watch Your Step 2:36

06 Epsilons - I'm So Devoted 2:37

07 Prophets - Huh Baby 2:32

08 Tippie & The Wisemen - Wait Till I Get There 2:46

09 J.D. Bryant - I Won't Be Coming Back 2:34

10 Epsilons - Mind in A Bind 2:39

11 Cavaliers - Do What I Want 2:39

12 Bill Dennis - I'll Never Let You Get Away 2:19

13 Enjoyables - I'll Take You Back 2:30

14 Ray Pollard & The Wanderers - No More Like Me 2:45

15 Traci - Take it From Me 3:18

16 D.C. Blossoms - I Know About Her 3:23

17 Shirley Edwards - Dream My Heart 2:35

18 Counts - My Only Love 2:48

19 Cautions - Fall Guy 2:14

20 Jimmy Armstrong - Mystery 1:47

21 Sidney Hall - The Weekend 1:59

22 Leroy Taylor - I'll Understand 2:54

23 Linda & The Vistas - She Went Away 2:43

24 Tippie & The Wisemen - Let Me Walk Away 3:01

25 Leroy Taylor - Takin' My Time 2:25

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Music weaves itself into the fabric of our emotions, dances through the corridors of memory, and whispers to the soul of who we are. Sharing these stories deepens the connection, turning the experience into something timeless and profound.

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