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Edwin Birdsong — Edwin Birdsong (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Philadelphia International/Big Break (UK), 1979. Used ... Out Of Stock

A breakout solo moment from the great Edwin Birdsong – an artist who participated in some of Roy Ayers great albums of the 70s, and who cut some great underground records of his own – but who finally got the chance to step into the limelight on this set for Philadelphia International! ... (Soul) read more CD

Jean Carn — Jean Carn/Happy To Be With You (West Side pressing) ... CD
Philadelphia International/West Side (UK), 1976/1978. Used ... Out Of Stock

Brilliant modern soul from Jean Carn – 2 of her greatest albums for Philly International, back to back on one CD! Jean first got her start singing righteous jazz with husband Doug Carn for the Black Jazz label – but by the time of these albums, she was out on her own and working with ... (Soul) read more CD

Jean Carne — Closer Than Close – The Best Of Jean Carne ... CD
Philadelphia International, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of the nicer things about the global centralization of culture into the hands of a few giant companies is that you can at least get a "greatest hits" comp like this which spans the artists career on a number of different labels! As proof, you'll find killer stuff from Jean's best ... (Soul) read more CD

Dells — I Salute You ... CD
Philadelphia International, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock

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Ebonys — Ebonys (Japanese pressing) ... CD
Philadelphia International/Sony (Japan), 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock

Excellent work by this oft-overlooked east coast harmony group! Like a rare few groups at the time, The Ebonys had a sound that mixed male and female harmonies – in a sweetly mellow sound that was a lot hipper than more famous groups that used the style, and which had all the best elements ... (Soul) read more CD

Phyllis Hyman — Living All Alone ... CD
Philadelphia International, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock

Sparkling modern soul from the lovely Phyllis Hyman – and an album that has the singer picking up the wonderfully smooth groove that had become the Philly International sound of the mid 80s. This format works surprisingly well for Phyllis – quite possibly more so than it did even for ... (Soul) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Patti Labelle — Essential Patti Labelle (limited edition) ... CD
Philadelphia International, 1970s/1980s. Used 3CD ... Out Of Stock

A massive collection of work from Patti Labelle – one that features solo recordings, sides with Labelle, and famous duets – all in a 3CD, 38 track package that even features some previously unreleased cuts! The label-hopping effort offers up a true picture of Patti's greatness at all ... (Soul) read more CD

Harold Melvin — Wake Up Everybody (expanded version – with bonus track) ... CD
Philadelphia International/Sony, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock

Teddy Pendergrass and crew get a bit more political than on earlier releases, and adopt the righteous bubbling soul groove that had put the O'Jays over the top a few years earlier – with incredible results! The title cut – "Wake Up Everybody" – would prove to be a great ... (Soul) read more CD

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes — Be For Real – The PIR Recordings 1972 to 1975 (I Miss You/Black & Blue/To Be True/Wake Up Everybody/bonus tracks) (3CD set) ... CD
Philadelphia International/Soulmusic.com (UK), Early 70s. Used 3CDs ... Out Of Stock

A fantastic collection – four classic Philly International albums from this legendary group – plus a CD of bonus material too! First up is I Miss You – a groundbreaking record that forever changed the course for male soul music in the 70s – a set that has the young Teddy ... (Soul) read more CD

MFSB — Love Is The Message – Best Of MFSB ... CD
Philadelphia International/Legacy, 1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock

Groundbreaking work, and a killer piece of Philly groove! MFSB were a large conglomeration of studio players who graced some of the first big Philly hits in the 70s, and here they break out on their own in a remarkable set of pre-disco tunes that form the blueprint for the rest of the 70s ... (Soul) read more CD

O'Jays — Original Album Classics (Back Stabbers/Family Reunion/Survival) (3CD set) ... CD
Philadelphia International/Sony, 1972/1975. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock

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O'Jays — Back Stabbers ... CD
Philadelphia International, 1972. Used ... $4.99

A landmark album for the O'Jays – a set that moved them from the indie ranks to 70s megasoulstatus! After years of bumping around on a variety of labels, and in a variety of styles, the group really exploded with this wonderful set – an album that has them soaring along in the ... (Soul) read more CD

O'Jays — Family Reunion ... CD
Philadelphia International, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock

A great sense of righteousness and groove – the key mix that made the O'Jays so great back in the day – and which really helped put the Philly International enterprise on the map! The album's miles from the group's simple harmony soul roots – even though those were pretty darn ... (Soul) read more CD

Also available Family Reunion ... LP 7.99

Billy Paul — 360 Degrees Of Billy Paul (expanded edition) (Legacy Total Soul Classics edition) ... CD
Philadelphia International/Epic, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock

Billy Paul at the height of his powers – able to capture the ears of the crossover audience, yet still stay very strongly on message – all with this righteous power that maybe makes Billy one of the hippest mainstream soul stars of the 70s! Gamble & Huff are at the helm, and ... (Soul) read more CD

(Out of print Legacy Recordings' Total Soul Classics edition – with bonus track.)

Billy Paul — Let 'Em In ... CD
Philadelphia International/CEMA, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock

An album that shows Billy really finding his own in the Philly groove – working with his amazing ability to transform nearly any tune and make it his own with a deep, warm, jazz-styled approach to soul music that was unlike any other singer! Recorded at Sigma Sound and features arrangements ... (Soul) read more CD

Teddy Pendergrass — Teddy Pendergrass ... CD
Philadelphia International, 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock

Teddy Pendergrass – we love you! This is one of Mr. P's greatest albums of smooth mellow soul – recorded after he left Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, and began working in a wonderfully warm solo style that had a huge influence on male vocal soul for years to come! The sound here ... (Soul) read more CD

Teddy Pendergrass — Teddy Pendergrass Greatest Hits ... CD
Philadelphia International, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock

Sublime stuff! When Teddy left Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, he was making one of the best moves of his career – as you'll hear on these amazing tracks, totally perfect bits of modern soul that moved the career of Teddy up about a zillion notches, and which also had a profound effect ... (Soul) read more CD

Various — First Ladies Of Philadelphia Soul ... CD
Philadelphia International/Music Club (UK), 1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock

16 tracks from the Jones Girls, Jean Carn, Dee Dee Sharp, Patti Labelle, Frantique, Dexter Wansel, Phyllis Hyman, Shirley Jones, and MFSB. (Soul) CD

Various — Philly International Dance Classics Vol 1 ... CD
Philadelphia International, 1970s/1984. Used ... Out Of Stock

A half dozen great soul and dance cuts from the label that dominated commercial R&B throughout the latter half of the 70s: "Love Is The Message" and "Mysteries Of The World" by MFSB, "For The Love Of Money" by the O'Jays, "Breaking & Entering" by Dee ... (Soul) read more CD

Various — Philly Sound – Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & The Story Of Brotherly Love 1966 to 1979 (3CD set) ... CD
Philadelphia International/Legacy, Late 1960s/Early 1970s. Used 3CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Music from Soul Survivors, The Intruders, Archie Bell & The Drells, Jerry Butler, The O'Jays, The Intruders, Dusty Springfield, Wilson Pickett, Billy Paul, Bunny Sigler, Laura Nyro & LaBelle, Joe Simon, Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, The Ebonys, and more. (Soul) CD

(BMG Direct pressing – comes in a large jewel case with an 84 page booklet and slipcover – in nice shape!)

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