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Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Two nice ones from the Ebonys' rare years at Philly International. "Nation Time" is an O'Jays-esque political soul groover – of the "stand up and be counted" vein. "I Believe" is a reworking of the old Frankie Laine pop hit, transformed here into a surprisingly ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Philadelphia International, 1998. Used ... $19.99
Philadelphia International, 1995. Used ... $2.99
Phyllis Hyman's last full album in the studio – and really more of a collection of unreleased material put together after her untimely early death, but a set that still stands nicely alongside most of Hyman's best work in the later years. The feel on the record is mature and powerful – ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, tray card has a cutout hole.)
Philadelphia International/Intermusic (Spain), 1974. New Copy ... $10.99
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.)
Intruders/
Philadelphia International, 1975/1977. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Excellent Philly soul! The Intruders "I'll Always Love My Mama" is one of our favorite-ever 70 soul songs – and it's a massive groover that sounds excellent on the dancefloor, and which is also a wonderful thanks to moms all over the world! (Play it for your mama this Mother's Day ... (Soul) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Mixed Masters pressing. Label has a sticker.)
Jacksons —
Jacksons ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Great stuff – and a key link between the early work of the Jackson 5 on Motown and Michael's later grooves with Quincy Jones! The Gamble/Huff team give the group a smooth sweet sound – definitely in a dancefloor mode, with some of the bassy riffs of Michael's Off The Wall album, but ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear and aging.)
Shirley Jones —
Always In the Mood ... LP Philadelphia International, 1986. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great little set from this solo member of the Jones Girls – and one of the strongest new sets on Philly International in the 80s! Shirley delivers a warm set of sparkling modern soul tracks that really show the growth and the maturity of the Philly sound in the 80s – getting way past ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear and a cutout hole.)
Shirley Jones —
Do You Get Enough Love (love mix, voc)/Philadelphia International, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really great number from Shirley Jones' solo career for Philly after the breakup of The Jones Girls – a sweetly smooth stepper penned by Bunny Sigler, and done with a warmly building hook that's totally great! "We Can Work It Out" isn't the Beatles' tune, but it's also nothing ... (Soul) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Philadelphia International, 1986. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Thad Jones & Mel Lewis —
Potpourri ... LP Philadelphia International, 1974. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the hippest albums ever recorded by the Jones/Lewis band – oddly cut for Philadelphia International, during the height of that label's classic soul output! The group is totally great – filled with deeply soulful players like Ron Bridgewater, Cecil Bridgewater, Billy Harper, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Philadelphia International/Real Gone, 1970s/Early 80s. New Copy ... On November 6, 2020
McFadden & Whitehead —
Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now – The Best Of The PIR Years ... CD Philadelphia International/Edsel (UK), 1979/1980. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The team of McFadden & Whitehead were not only one of the best songwriting duos in the Philly International stable – they were also a great soul duo who really knew how to work the dancefloor! This 14 track compilation brings together material from their 2 albums on Philly, plus a few ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Philadelphia International/Soulmusic.com (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 3CD ... $24.99
Philadelphia International/Vocalion (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $19.99
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!)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Collector's Item – All Their Greatest Hits ... LP Philadelphia International, Early 70s/1976. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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 light wear.)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Collector's Item – All Their Greatest Hits ... CD Philadelphia International, Early 70s/1976. Used ... 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 CD
Also available Collector's Item – All Their Greatest Hits ... LP 5.99(Out of print.)
Philadelphia International/Sony, 1972. Used ... $9.99
We never tire of this one – and we think it's a landmark soul LP that forever changed the face of soul music! Teddy Pendergrass is in perfect form, and he really gets into it on the album's 2 incredible long tracks – "I Miss You", and "Be For Real" – both with ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
To Be True (with bonus tracks) ... CD Philadelphia International/Big Break, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the legendary classics from the Philly International years of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – a time when the group was featuring the tremendous lead vocals of the great Teddy Pendergrass! The set's a stunner all the way through – one of the best Philly mixes of smooth, ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
MFSB —
Love Is The Message ... LP Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good ... $4.99
A key moment for the Philly soul scene of the 70s – and the first album to feature the MFSB backing group as a solo act on their own! The ensemble were responsible for key sounds on countless soul singles of the time – yet also find a way to soar beautifully on their own – in a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Love Is The Message (with bonus tracks) ... CD 12.99(Cover and labels have a small name in pen.)
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/Big Break (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $12.99
A key moment for the Philly soul scene of the 70s – and the first album to feature the MFSB backing group as a solo act on their own! The ensemble were responsible for key sounds on countless soul singles of the time – yet also find a way to soar beautifully on their own – in a ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Love Is The Message ... LP 4.99
MFSB —
MFSB – The Definitive Collection ... CD Philadelphia International/Robinsongs (UK), Mid 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily 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 ... LP Philadelphia International, 1978. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a promo stamp, tracklist sticker, and light wear.)
Philadelphia International, 1972. Near Mint- ... $1.99
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!)
O Jays —
Time To Get Down (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch Philadelphia International, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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 —
Back Stabbers ... CD Philadelphia International, 1972. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
Also available Back Stabbers ... CD 4.99
O'Jays —
Collector's Items ... CD Philadelphia International/CBS, 1977. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
O'Jays —
Family Reunion ... CD Philadelphia International, 1975. Used ... Temporarily 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
O'Jays —
Identify Yourself ... CD Philadelphia International, 1979. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The O'Jays keep on going strong – hitting a smooth mellow Philly vibe that takes them away from the style of their mid 70s hits! The sound here is a bit more uptempo than on the previous album So Full Off Love – but the group are still also really using the time to explore their ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, Capitol/CEMA Special Markets pressing.)
O'Jays —
Identify Yourself ... LP Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The O'Jays keep on going strong – hitting a smooth mellow Philly vibe that takes them away from the style of their mid 70s hits! The sound here is a bit more uptempo than on the previous album So Full Off Love – but the group are still also really using the time to explore their ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has ring and edge wear.)
O'Jays —
Love Fever ... LP Philadelphia International, 1985. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
One of the last albums from the legendary Philly International run by the O'Jays – recorded in a style that clearly shows influences from the 80s modes of the time, but which also still lets the group sparkle nicely on trademark harmonies! Even though Love Fever starts out a bit clunky ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
O'Jays —
Ship Ahoy ... LP Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... 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
Also available Ship Ahoy (expanded version – with bonus track) ... CD 4.99(Cover has adhesive residue along the seams.)
Philadelphia International, 1973. New Copy ... $4.99 6.99
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
O'Jays —
So Full Of Love ... CD Philadelphia International/Right Stuff, 1978. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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.)
O'Jays —
So Full Of Love ... LP Philadelphia International, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Billy Paul —
360 Degrees Of Billy Paul/Philadelphia International/Vocalion (UK), 1972/1973. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
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/CBS, 1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Philadelphia International, 1977. Very Good ... $4.99
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. Cover has a tracklist sticker and gold promo stamp on the back.)
Billy Paul —
Super Hits ... CD Philadelphia International/Epic, 1970s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Billy Paul —
War Of The Gods ... LP Philadelphia International, 1974. Very Good Gatefold ... $8.99
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
(Cover has an unglued bottom seam and some heavy wear at the spine.)
Teddy Pendergrass —
Essential Teddy Pendergrass ... CD Philadelphia International/Legacy, 1970s/Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A massive collection of work by one of the greatest soul singers of all time – the amazing Teddy Pendergrass, an artist who really helped raise soul music to a new level back in the 70s! This collection mostly features work from Teddy's key years as a solo act in the late 70s and early 80s ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Teddy Pendergrass —
Greatest Slow Jams ... CD Right Stuff/Philadelphia International, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Classic smooth soul from Teddy P – recorded in the years after he'd left Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, when he was recording some of the finest sensual soul ever! The set's got a total of 12 tracks in all, most of them some of Teddy's best numbers – like "Close The Door" ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Teddy Pendergrass —
Heaven Only Knows ... LP Philadelphia International, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Teddy Pendergrass' last album for Philly International – showcasing a warmer Teddy than ever before – one who glides along with a majestic, mature approach to his music – in a way that shows that Pendergrass was as good an interpreter of ballads and mellow cuts as he formerly was ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Teddy Pendergrass —
Life Is A Song Worth Singing ... LP Philadelphia International, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sublime solo material from the great Teddy Pendergrass – the kind of record that instantly proves that his departure from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes was a great idea, as the man alone is even more of a power to be reckoned with! The set's a cornerstone in that great second wave of ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a lighty bent corner.)
Philadelphia International, 1978. Used ... $7.99
Sublime solo material from the great Teddy Pendergrass – the kind of record that instantly proves that his departure from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes was a great idea, as the man alone is even more of a power to be reckoned with! The set's a cornerstone in that great second wave of ... (Soul) read more CD
(Legacy Recordings' Total Soul Classics edition – with 2 bonus tracks. Sticker over barcode.)
Philadelphia International/Right Stuff, 1979. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Teddy Pendergrass —
Live Coast To Coast ... LP Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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
Also available Live Coast To Coast ... CD 11.99(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has light wear and splittin in the spine.)
Teddy Pendergrass —
Teddy ... CD Philadelphia International/Right Stuff, 1979. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 CD
Lou Rawls —
All Things In Time ... LP 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
(Cover has some ring and edge wear. Vinyl has an audible click on "From Now On".)
Lou Rawls —
Let Me Be Good To You ... LP Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good+ ... $4.99
One of Lou's classics for Philly International – a warm mix of smooth soul and adult vocals, handled with some great arrangements by Dexter Wansel and Thom Bell. There's less standout singles on this set than previous Philly records, but Lou's class and quality makes nearly every track come ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Philadelphia International, 1980. Near Mint- ... $2.99
One of Lou Rawls' last albums for Philly International, and a really nice departure from the style of Lou's earlier hits for the label. It's got a sophisticated jazzy mode that has Rawls often singing with sparer piano backings than the fuller strings of the late 70s – in a way that's sort ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Lou Rawls —
Unmistakably Lou ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
One of the greatest records ever by Lou Rawls – if only for one cut! That's the amazing "See You When I Get There", which starts with a Fender Rhodes riff over a hard thumping beat – while Lou does this little monologue about calling his woman at home. Then strings sweep in, ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear with some discoloration.)
Lou Rawls —
When You Hear Lou, You've Heard It All ... LP 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
(Cover has some discoloration.)
Silk —
Midnight Dancer (with bonus track) ... CD Philadelphia International/PTG (Netherlands), 1979. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A killer soul album from Philly – and one that often gets overlooked! The group's a smooth harmony combo with a nice modern finish – perfectly showing the mode that Philly was hitting after the disco years, one that would show that Gamble & Huff still had their ears open to new and ... (Soul) read more CD
Philadelphia International/Crimson (UK), 1970s. New Copy 3CD ... About November 10, 2020
Philadelphia International/Sony (Japan), 1974. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Philadelphia International/Dynamite Cuts (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2 x 7 inch set (pic cover, reissue)... $22.99
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, 1978. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Dexter Wansel keeps up the space jazz funk groove that was begun on Life On Mars – with those fat, thumping bass lines, elastic lead guitar, atmospheric soul vocals and loads and loads of keys – spatial work on Rhodes, Moogs and ARPs! It's all done in a funky style not always heard on ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Kenny & Johnny Whitehead —
I Jumped Out Of My Skin (extended)/Philadelphia International, 1986. Very Good (pic cover)... $0.99
Johnny Williams —
It's So Wonderful/Philadelphia International, 1971. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Various —
Philadelphia International – The Re-Edits ... CD Philadelphia International/Harmless (UK), 1970s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great take on the sound of Philadelphia International – a double-length set of re-edits of Philly gems from years back – but all done in ways that are completely respectful to the originals! The approach here is wonderful – as warm and soulful as the Philly grooves from back in ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
Various —
Sound Of Philadelphia Vol 1 ... LP Philadelphia International/Sony (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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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