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Jerry Butler —
Nothing Says I Love You Like I Love You ... LP 
Philadelphia International, 1978. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
After working with Gamble & Huff on his big hits for Mercury in the late 60s, Jerry returned to work with the pair in the late 70s on their own Philly International label – stepping out with the same sweet groove that the Philly sound had brought to Lou Rawls, in a way that helped Butler ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philadelphia International, 1978. Very Good ... $6.99
One of Jean's classic Philly albums, recorded after she left Doug Carn, and started to make records as a solo artist. The record's got stellar production by Gamble & Huff and Dexter Wansel, and features a nice mix of up-tempo cuts and mellow ones. With the monster "Don't Let it Go to ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philadelphia International, 1980. Near Mint- ... $6.99
One of the most compelling later albums on Philly International – a killer mix of jazzy numbers that have a very different style than most of the other Philly work at the time! Even though Leon Huff had been banging around in soul music for about 15 years – most famously as half of the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Phyllis Hyman —
Living All Alone ... LP Philadelphia International, 1986. Very Good- ... $1.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has one slightly bumped corner.)
Philadelphia International/Intermusic (Spain), 1974. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic album from The Intruders – their last full record as a group, and a set that really shows all the growth they'd experienced as a harmony group in just a few short years! We love their early singles, and even their previous album for Philly International – but there's also ... (Soul) read more CD
(Limited edition.)
Philadelphia International, 1984. Very Good ... $5.99
Nice obscure Jones Girls album that gives the ladies a good electro 80's groove. Kenny Burke wrote and produced the title cut, "Keep It Comin", which is a nice slammin' dancefloor track, with a feel that's similar to Kenny's own work from the time. He also handled a few other tracks on ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear with staining along the top.)
Jones Girls —
Nights Over Egypt/Philadelphia International (UK), 1981. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Jones Girls —
You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else/Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
"You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else" is one of the all-time great tracks by Philly International's best girl group – and it's served up here in a special disco mix, which runs for a full 8 minutes! (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
Patti Labelle —
I'm In Love Again ... LP Philadelphia International, 1983. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A seminal album from the great Patti Labelle – a set that allowed the singer to mature strongly and find her own voice away from the funky, rockish style of Labelle – this sophisticated style that marked a whole new level of the singer's career! The Philly International label turned ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Philadelphia International/Sony, 1975. Used ... $7.99
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
(Out of print Legacy Recordings' Total Soul Classics edition – with bonus track.)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Be For Real – The PIR Recordings 1972 to 1975 (I Miss You/Philadelphia International/Soulmusic.com (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 3CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Black & Blue/Philadelphia International/Vocalion (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A pair of 70s gems from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes! Black & Blue is classic Philly soul from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – a killer batch of studio tracks, despite the live image of the group on the cover! The album's got a slightly more expansive feel than some of the ... (Soul) read more CD
(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – also works on standard CD players!)
Philadelphia International, Early 70s/1976. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Not really the Collectors Item promised by the title – but an excellent collection of work from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, pulled from their earliest albums for Philly International! The set's worth it for two tracks alone – "I Miss You" and "Be For Real" ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
Philadelphia International/Legacy, 1970s. New Copy ... $4.99 6.99
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
Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good ... $5.99
A seminal album by this legendary Philly instrumental group – essentially the house band at Sigma Studios, and an incredible ensemble filled with top-shelf musicians! The sound here is virtually the blueprint for Philly soul of the 70s – a blend of wickedly tight rhythms and fuller ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear, a mostly split bottom seam and some marker on the label.)
MFSB —
MFSB – The Definitive Collection ... CD Philadelphia International/Robinsongs (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Massive work from this legendary group – a studio ensemble who started out backing some of the best soul singers on the Philly scene of the 70s – but who soon got the chance to shine in the spotlight on their own! The musicians are all the cream of the crop of the city's scene – ... (Soul) read more CD
MFSB —
MFSB The Gamble-Huff Orchestra ... CD Philadelphia International/Sony (Japan), 1978. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Great grooves from MFSB – a set that shows the continuing sophistication that Gamble & Huff were bringing to their music – even at a time when they could have just laid back and kept on churning out the same sort of sound! The style here is similar to the early MFSB – an ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series – includes obi!)
Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good- Gatefold ... $0.99
A very big crossover moment for the Philly sound, and one of the biggest hits by the studio combo that drove the big Gamble/Huff hits of the 70s! The record's a great batch of smooth Philly instrumentals – not really disco, although the tracks certainly crossed over there – more ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philadelphia International/Vocalion (UK), 1975/1976. New Copy ... $18.99
A great 2-fer set – one that brings together albums that feature MSFB at the height of their mid 70s powers! Philadelphia Freedom is a very big crossover moment for the Philly sound, and one of the biggest hits by the studio combo that drove the big Gamble/Huff hits of the 70s! The record's ... (Soul) read more CD
(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – also works on standard CD players!)
Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good ... $3.99
Quite possibly our favorite album from MFSB – the legendary Philly instrumental group from the 70s! The record's completely sublime all the way through – and is perhaps the most perfect illustration of that subtle blend of funk, soul, and disco that makes the group so great – a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear and light staining.)
MFSB —
Universal Love ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Killer stuff from this legendary Philly soul instrumental combo – with funky soul horns, unstoppable dancefloor ready rhythms and those soul-stirring strings – and right up there with their best ever! Bobby Martin arranged almost every track – and the record's a great example of ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Philadelphia International, 1974. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A really sweet set from bassist Monk Montgomery – the Indy jazz legend who first made big waves with his brothers Wes and Buddy in the 50s – still sounding great here on a funky album for Philly International! The album's mostly instrumental, but done in the same great groove as the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cut corner and a tracklist sticker.)
O'Jays —
Survival/Philadelphia International/Vocalion (UK), 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two Philly classics from the O'Jays – back to back on a single CD! Survival is filled with heady sounds from The O'Jays – a set that continues the more righteous side of the style they developed on early 70s Philadelphia International – a great mix of modes that sometimes has the ... (Soul) read more CD
(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – also works on standard CD players!)
Philadelphia International, 1972. New Copy ... $4.99 6.99
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 —
Ship Ahoy ... LP Philadelphia International, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A pivotal album from The O'Jays – and an undeniable Philly classic! The record was the third the group cut for the Philadelphia International label – but it was really the first one that pushed their strong righteous soul agenda, sort of a mix of message-oriented lyrics and heavy soul ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sony Legacy reissue on heavy vinyl. Still in the shrinkwrap.)
O'Jays —
Ship Ahoy (expanded version – with bonus track) ... CD Philadelphia International, 1973. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A pivotal album from The O'Jays – and an undeniable Philly classic! The record was the third the group cut for the Philadelphia International label – but it was really the first one that pushed their strong righteous soul agenda, sort of a mix of message-oriented lyrics and heavy soul ... (Soul) read more CD
Philadelphia International/Right Stuff, 1978. Used ... $7.99
A masterpiece of modern soul that shows The O'Jays working in a style that would become their dominant mode for the next decade – not as upbeat and club-oriented as in the mid 70s years, with a sweet, sophisticated modern soul approach that really let the group grow stylistically. Mellow ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Philadelphia International/Vocalion (UK), 1972/1973. New Copy 2CD ... $19.99
Two ultra-hip albums from Billy Paul – back to back in a single set! First up is 360 Degrees Of Billy Paul – a record that features 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 ... (Soul) read more CD
(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – also works on standard CD players!)
Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Probably not Paul's strongest record, but you can't deny his voice sounds great and we're never ones to argue with Gamble & Huff production. Recorded at Sigma Sound and features arrangements and productions by Dexter Wansel alongside Jack Faith and Gamble & Huff, this album still ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Billy Paul —
Only The Strong Survive ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Although Jerry Butler had the first hit with "Only The Strong Survive" – way back in the late 60s, when Gamble & Huff were using his career to first forge their new ideas of Philly soul, Billy Paul does a great job with the cut here, taking it into a smooth modern mode that ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo, including the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp and tracklist sticker.)
Philadelphia International, 1974. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
A stone treasure from one of the greatest soul singers of the 70s – and a set you'll regularly find in the coolest of record collections from back in the day! Billy Paul was always one of the hippest talents on Philly International – mixing together soul and jazz influences with a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has an unglued bottom seam and light wear.)
Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $5.99
Teddy Pendergrass follows up the style of Lou Rawls' double live album for Philly International – and goes for a very similar mix of modes that showcases all his charm and soulful spirit! The 2LP set features material recorded in both Philly and LA – with a fair bit of Teddy's working ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has a sticker.)
Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good ... $6.99
Proof that Teddy Pendergrass was a fantastic solo act – and some of the most godlike work that he ever recorded! The record shows Teddy moving into territory all his own – with wonderfully smooth quiet storm arrangements offsetting the deeply soulful vocals he forged with Harold Melvin ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Philadelphia International, 1978. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of the crowning achievements of People's Choice – a very hip group on the Philly scene, but one who spent most of their early years just releasing excellent (but under-circulated) 7" singles! By the time they arrived at the Philadelphia International label, the group was razor-sharp ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and initials in marker.)
Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good+ ... $4.99
People's Choice have the rhythm – as they did right from the very start, when they were first cutting records as a late 60s funk combo in Philly! The style here is more late 70s club, handled with perfection by the team of Gamble & Huff – but the PC approach is still a lot more ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philadelphia International/Intermusic (Spain), 1976. New Copy ... $9.99
A killer – and one of our favorite Philly International albums ever! This is the album that broke Lou Rawls back into the mainstream for the smooth 70s – retuning his incredible voice with waves of soul and strings in the Gamble & Huff tradition – and giving him a whole new ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available All Things In Time ... LP 1.99(Limited edition!)
Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good ... $1.99
A killer – and one of our favorite Philly International albums ever! This is the album that broke Lou Rawls back into the mainstream for the smooth 70s – retuning his incredible voice with waves of soul and strings in the Gamble & Huff tradition – and giving him a whole new ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available All Things In Time ... CD 9.99(Cover has light wear.)
Philadelphia International, 1977. Very Good+ ... $0.99
The move to Philly International did wonders for Lou's career – and there's no denying that the smooth soul sound of Gamble and Huff worked perfectly with his rich vocal style! The "classy" setting took Lou to a whole new level, while also providing a good force for his still-soulfu ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Lou Rawls —
When You Hear Lou, You've Heard It All ... CD Philadelphia International, 1977. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The move to Philly International did wonders for Lou's career – and there's no denying that the smooth soul sound of Gamble and Huff worked perfectly with his rich vocal style! The "classy" setting took Lou to a whole new level, while also providing a good force for his still-soulfu ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available When You Hear Lou, You've Heard It All ... LP 0.99(Out of print.)
Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
Smooth female soul from one of Philly's hottest female trios – Gamble & Huff's big answer to First Choice, and an equally important force in 70s female soul! The album's got a nice mixture of Philly groove and tighter crossover arrangements from the likes of Norman Harris, Bobby Martin, ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Dexter Wansel —
Life On Mars – 45s Collection (2 x 7 inch set) ... 7-inch 
Philadelphia International/Dynamite Cuts (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2 x 7 inch set (pic cover, reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A special four track, double 7" single version of Life On Mars – fantastic bit of space age funk – and maybe one of the greatest moments ever from Philly Soul maestro Dexter Wansel! The album goes way beyond any of Wansel's other work – and blends his warm soulful styles ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Philadelphia International/Legacy, Mid 70s. Used ... $6.99
A classic collection of hits from Philly International – issued at the height of the label's popularity, and featuring some of the biggest tracks from the years 1973 to 1975! 8 tracks in all, including "I'll Always Love My Mama" by The Intruders, "Love Train" by The O'Jays ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Philly Sound – Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & The Story Of Brotherly Love 1966 to 1979 (3CD set) ... CD Philadelphia International/Legacy, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 3 CDs + Book ... Out Of Stock
Various —
Sound Of Philadelphia Vol 1 ... LP Philadelphia International/Sony (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $36.99
A sweet little set of classic 70s Philly – an excellent collection of music that came from the groundbreaking label Philadelphia International – who forever changed the face of soul music in the 70s! There's nothing too obscure or offbeat here – and instead, the collection ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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