A collection of earlier work by Aretha Franklin – issued by Chess after her fame on Atlantic, but featuring tunes cut when a younger woman, working with famous father Reverend CL Franklin! Given that CL was one of the biggest stars of Chess' gospel recordings, there was plenty of material ... (Soul, Gospel)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Excellent group harmony work from this long-running ensemble – a set of tracks that includes "Count Your Blessings", "There's Power In The Blood", "The Harvest Is Past", "Beams Of Heaven", "I Love To Call His Name", and "Sunshine Always ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original 70s pressing.)
Stevie Hawkins —
Two Wings ... LP Checker, 1967. Very Good+ ...
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A rare album from the young gospel singer Stevie Hawkins – with nice Chicago Chess production! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue fade label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear and aging, small tear at the opening, and some splitting in the bottom seam.)
A rare gospel gem on Chess Records – with production by Monk Higgins and Cash McCall! LP, Vinyl record album
(Top cover seam has some light wear – but this is a great copy overall. Cover and label have a small cutout hole.)
Harold Smith & The Majestic Choir —
God Never Fails ... LP Checker, 1967. Very Good ...
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One of those great and very soulful 60s gospel sessions done for Chess Records – co-produced by Ralph Bass and Sonny Thompson, and with small combo backing that features Hammond and piano! LP, Vinyl record album
Damn funky gospel from The Violinaires – easily one of the hippest spiritual albums you could ever hope to find on Chess! The groove here is gritty Chicago funk, put together by Gene Barge with lots of heavy bass on the bottom – in a blend that's somewhere between the Cadet/Concept ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album