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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeve & TSOP postcard. Cover has light wear, timing strip & promo stamp on the back.)
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 moreCD
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreCD
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 moreCD
One of the harder to find albums by this great east coast group from the 70s (actually, they're all pretty hard to find), and a nice batch of smooth group soul cuts with stunning late Philly production. All the usual hands are in the mix – Gamble, Huff, and Dexter Wansel – and the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Pure brilliance from The Futures – a group who were already a standout on the east coast vocal scene, but one who really took off once they met with the talents of Philadelphia International! The Gamble & Huff approach really opens up the sound of the group – taking their warm ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some edge wear, a light mark from sticker removal, and lightly bent corners.)
Dee Dee Sharp Gamble —
What Color Is Love ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Dee Dee's come a long way from "The Mashed Potato Time" here – emerging as a full-blown modern soul artist, with the same sort of sophisticated twist as other Philly girl singers, like Jean Carn or The Jones Girls. The title cut is a great remake of Terry Callier's "What Color ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has a half split top seam, ring & edge wear, corner bend. Name in penin a few spots and on labels.)
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
Phyllis Hyman —
Living All Alone ... LP Philadelphia International, 1986. Very Good+ ...
$9.99
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a hype sticker.)
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 moreCD
Pic sleeve single with two cuts from the Living all Alone LP. (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Intruders —
Energy Of Love ... LP Philadelphia International, 1974. Very Good ...
Out Of Stock
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 more12-inch, Vinyl record
(Mixed Masters pressing in a MM sleeve. Labels have notes in pen.)
Jacksons —
Jacksons ... CD Philadelphia International, 1976. Used ...
$4.999.99
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 moreCD
(Out of print original pressing. Back cover of booklet has two tiny marks in pen – very minor and still an excellent copy.)
Shirley Jones —
Always In the Mood ... LP Philadelphia International, 1986. Very Good ...
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
Thad Jones & Mel Lewis —
Potpourri ... LP Philadelphia International, 1974. Sealed ...
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
Classic Jones Girls for Philly! The record's a landmark album in the shift from Philly disco to sophisticated modern – and the smooth tight vocals of The Jones Girls are to the latter half of Philly what the runaway singing of Three Degrees were to the early half. Includes their excellent ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Essential female Philly soul recorded by the Jones Girls, a group who came to Philly later than many of their big 70s acts, but who went onto become possibly the best female act who recorded with Gamble & Huff. The record's a group effort of the Philly team – with arrangements by Gene ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Jones Girls —
Jones Girls ... LP Philadelphia International, 1979. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Excellent work from this legendary vocal trio! The Jones Girls were probably one of the best female acts to ever hit the Philly International stable – really a cut above their contemporaries, and not just one of those acts that was kind of a backup singer set, come forward! Their vocals are ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Jones Girls —
Keep It Comin' ... LP Philadelphia International, 1984. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, names written in pen in front, a sticker over the barcode, and some notes in pen in back.)
"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
A massive collection of work from Patti Labelle – one that features solo recordings, sides with Labelle, and famous duets – all in a 2CD, 30 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 moreCD
Patti Labelle —
I'm In Love Again ... CD Philadelphia International/Right Stuff, 1983. Used ...
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 moreCD
Patti Labelle —
Spirit's In It ... LP Philadelphia International, 1981. Sealed ...
Out Of Stock
Smooth early 80s work from Patti – a bit over the top at times, but nicely restrained at others. Despite the fact that Patti's in the hands of top Philly International talents like Gamble & Huff, and Dexter Wansel – the effort's still very much her own, in full diva mode over a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
McFadden & Whitehead —
McFadden & Whitehead ... LP Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
A stone Philly classic – and a record that gave the world one of the most positive, upbeat tunes ever! 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 combo who really knew how to work ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreCD
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
I Miss You ... LP Philadelphia International, 1972. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A groundbreaking record that forever changed the course for male soul music in the 70s – a set that has the young Teddy Pendergrass fronting the Blue Notes with a sound that's completely sublime – a mix of rough and smooth, personal and polished – which really pushed the music ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of our favorite all-time vocal groups – even if they did sell a bazillion records during the 70s! Of course, we have to give the lion's share of the credit to Teddy Pendergrass – whose darkly warm vocals pushed most of the group's tracks over the top, and forever set a new standard ... (Soul) read moreCD
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Super Hits ... CD Legacy/Philadelphia International, 1970s. Used ...
$1.99
One of our favorite all-time vocal groups – even if they did sell a bazillion records during the 70s! Of course, we have to give the lion's share of the credit to Teddy Pendergrass – whose darkly warm vocals pushed most of the group's tracks over the top, and forever set a new standard ... (Soul) read moreCD
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Wake Up Everybody ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good- ...
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has minimal edge wear.)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Wake Up Everybody ... CD Philadelphia International, 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 moreCD
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreCD
(Penmarks on inside of booklet.)
MFSB —
MFSB ... LP Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
The setting is the Golden Gate, but the sound is pure Philly International – a rare early live performance from the label, featuring some of its key vocal heavyweights working here with live accompaniment from MFSB! Although the instrumental group backed Philly artists often in the studio, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
O'Jays —
Back Stabbers ... CD Philadelphia International, 1972. New Copy ...
$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 moreCD
O'Jays —
Back Stabbers ... CD Philadelphia International, 1972. Used ...
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 moreCD
O'Jays —
Back Stabbers ... LP Philadelphia International, 1972. Near Mint- ...
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Frankford/Wayne stamp. A great copy!!)
O'Jays —
Collector's Items ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$19.99
2LP set of some of the best O'Jays tracks from their Philly years, including "Darlin' Darlin' Baby", "Love Train", "Back Stabbers", "I Love Music", "Give The People What They Want", "For The Love Of Money", and lots lots more! The sound ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring and edge wear.)
O'Jays —
Family Reunion ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. A great copy!)
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great collection of mellow tunes and ballads from the O'Jays – key proof that they had plenty to offer the world besides their better-remembered upbeat tunes for Philly International in the 70s! The cuts here are completely sublime – slow-stepping, night-tripping numbers that put the ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
O'Jays —
Let Me Touch You ... LP Philadelphia International, 1987. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Proof that the O'Jays fire can never die – because even though the instrumentation is slightly dated at times, this set sill has the group shining strongly on the vocal tip – hitting some great harmonies on the mellow cuts, and stepping out boldly on the more upbeat ones. Things are ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
"Love Train" is a perfect blend of righteous message and Philly club – the kind of track that both the group and Gamble & Huff were born to create! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
O'Jays —
Message In The Music ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of those records that really took Philly soul to the next level back in the 70s – a set that works amazing magic with the already-great harmonies of the O'Jays – pointing them even more strongly towards groove-heavy territory, while still keeping all the fragile, personal qualities ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of those records that really took Philly soul to the next level back in the 70s – a set that works amazing magic with the already-great harmonies of the O'Jays – pointing them even more strongly towards groove-heavy territory, while still keeping all the fragile, personal qualities ... (Soul) read moreCD
Although they didn't have as big of chart success as in earlier years, the O'Jays managed to do alright as the 80s moved in on them. Their sweet vocal style was a perfect match for Philly International's move to more modern soul production, and this album has them nicely set up by McFadden & ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Fantastic early O'Jays! The album's the first to feature the group meeting up with the Gamble/Huff team – a significant shift from their earlier work on Imperial, with a style that still retains all the vocal hardness of those days, but which makes a shift into a sweeter soaring soul groove! ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy!)
O'Jays —
Ship Ahoy ... LP Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$14.99
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreCD
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 moreCD
O'Jays —
So Full Of Love ... LP Philadelphia International, 1978. Very Good ...
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
O'Jays —
Survival ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good ...
Out Of Stock
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 trio sharing some of the political spirit of The Temptations with Norman Whitfield, and sometimes ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a name in pen. Vinyl has a mark that clicks for a few spins during, "What Am I Waiting For".)
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Vinyl has a mark that clicks on "Let's Stay Together". Cover has ringwear, heavy wear and splitting in the top seam, small splits in the bottom seam, and a light stain along the left side.)
Billy Paul —
Ebony Woman ... LP Philadelphia International, 1970. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
An amazing early album from Billy Paul – the start of a rich career of sophisticated soul, and a record that really put Paul on the map right away – making him one of the most soulful interpreters of song in the 70s! There's a mix of modes going on here that's a bit similar to the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Billy Paul —
Going East ... LP Philadelphia International, Early 70s. Very Good+ ...
$14.99
One of Billy Paul's greatest albums ever – or perhaps the greatest! The record is an amazing blend of soul, jazz, and a soaring sense of spiritualism that's not only rare for Billy Paul – but which makes the record sound different than any other Philly International LP from the time! ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear, light staining along the top.)
Billy Paul —
Let 'Em In ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light edge wear, faint ring wear.)
Billy Paul —
Live In Europe ... LP Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
A really majestic live set from Billy Paul – recorded in the UK at the height of his greatest fame – but in a way that features plenty of longer tracks that really let Billy stretch out and do his thing! Given this expanded setting, there's a surprisingly righteous feel to most numbers ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
Billy Paul —
When Love Is New ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good ...
Out Of Stock
Great stuff from Billy – not his most famous album, but filled with some obscure treasures that really stand out in his work – and the stellar Philadelphia International label! The record's got a tight Gamble/Huff sound – moving very much into the Philly modern style that would ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear, aging, and is bent around the edges.)
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 moreCD
Teddy Pendergrass —
It's Time For Love ... LP Philadelphia International, 1981. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A mellow stunner in the legendary Teddy Pendergrass solo run for Philly International – and a set that's every bit as perfect as the rest of Teddy's classics from the time! There's few folks we'd trust more with a mellow groove than Teddy P – and on a set like this, he's totally at the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreCD
(2008 Japanese pressing with replica printed inner sleeve – includes obi!)
Teddy Pendergrass —
Live Coast To Coast/TP ... CD Philadelphia International/Demon (UK), 1979/1980. Used 2CD ...
Out Of Stock
A massive package of work by Teddy Pendergrass – featuring a total of 3LPs worth of material! On Live Coast To Coast, Teddy 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 ... (Soul) read moreCD
Teddy Pendergrass —
Teddy ... LP Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good+ ...
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early pressing, FZ 36003. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light edge wear.)
Teddy Pendergrass —
Teddy Pendergrass ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Near Mint- ...
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreCD
After lending his incredible soul vocals to Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes for some of their classic recordings, Teddy Pendergrass struck out on his own as a solo act – and the rest is history! Teddy's incredible vocals and sexy style made many a fine record for Philly International ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print, 2004 pressing.)
Teddy Pendergrass —
TP ... LP Philadelphia International, 1980. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
As perfect a summation of the Teddy Pendergrass genius as you'll ever hope to find – a magnificent maturation of that incredible sound he first forged with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, set forth in even more confident, sophisticated soul territory! As with the Melvin albums, there's a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes TSOP inner sleeve. Cover has an unglued top seam, surface wear with a spill stain, light edge wear.)
Lou Rawls —
Classics ... CD Philadelphia International, Late 70s. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Great work from Lou's late 70s revival years on Philly International – soaring gems that really benefit from the help of Gamble & Huff – on titles that include "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine", "Groovy People", "Let Me Be Good To You", "On ... (Soul) read moreCD
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
Just in case you were fearing that Lou's late 70s talents were only part of the studio magic of Gamble & Huff, this set proves that Mr Rawls could really sparkle in a spontaneous live setting – working here with a totally top-shelf set of arrangements that display a really wide range of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Not as hit-heavy as some of Lou's other albums for Philly International, but a nice batch of mellow jazzy soul tracks – with arrangements by Thom Bell, Bunny Sigler, Dexter Wansel, and others. Some of the tunes get nicely uptempo – hitting the warmer clubby modes that always worked ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
A nice little funky number from Bobby Rush – still with a bluesy undercurrent, but some smoother Philly touches as well! "Do The Do" is quite different than the usual club you might expect from Philly International at the time – and although produced with a full feel, still ... (Soul) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Bobby Rush —
Rush Hour ... LP Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good+ ...
$9.99
A very obscure album on Philly International – and a rare Gamble-Huff blues session, cut by the legendary Bobby Rush. Chicago blues singer Bobby had been knocking around indie labels for the better part of the 70s, then strangely got the chance to work for Philly at the end of the decade ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light surface wear, spot of sticker removal, promo stamp.)
Bunny Sigler —
My Music ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of our favorite albums ever from Bunny Sigler – a sublime set that bridges his earlier Philly sweet soul recordings and his later disco work! The set avoids any of the silliness that could sometimes hurt Bunny's later work, and instead nicely blends together Philly soul and studio funk ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a promo stamp, some ring and edge wear, and a tracklist sticker. Label has an ink stamp.)
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 moreCD
Dexter Wansel —
Life On Mars ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A 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 with some of the more keyboard-oriented funk that was coming out of the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Masterpiece records from Philly soul maestro Dexter Wansel – stepping out here in a beautiful blend of jazz and soul! Life On Mars is a fantastic bit of space age funk, easily the best album that Wansel ever recorded – and a sublime blend of Wansel's Philly grooving sensibility with ... (Soul) read moreCD
Five years of amazing sounds from Dexter Wansel – a keyboardist who could be as far out as his fiercest fusion contemporaries of the 70s, yet also groove with enough soulful styles to be a key part of the Philadelphia International explosion of the 70s! This massive collection really gets at ... (Soul) read moreCD
Wicked work from Dexter Wansel – a funky classic for Philly International, put together with just the sort of care he brought to his albums for other artists! The album's a bit more straight Philly than some of Dexter's earlier records – a bit less of the cosmic funk from before, but ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
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Voyager ... LP Philadelphia International, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some edge wear, price sticker remnants, and is bent a bit around the edges.)
Two of Dexter's classic Philly albums back to back on one CD – each one featuring a slightly different side of his writing/arranging talents! 1978's Voyager is a bit like Dexter's space jazz classic Life On Mars – and with those fat, thumping bass lines, elastic lead guitar, ... (Soul) read moreCD
Two of Dexter's classic Philly albums back to back on one CD – each one featuring a slightly different side of his writing/arranging talents! 1978's Voyager is a bit like Dexter's space jazz classic Life On Mars – and with those fat, thumping bass lines, elastic lead guitar, ... (Soul) read moreCD
Brilliant work from Philly arranger Dexter Wansel – an album that moves the focus back to soul a bit more than on his Life On Mars set, but which also keeps in plenty of jazzy touches! Dexter's groove here is similar to the best work he did with other Philly vocalists in the same time – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A masterful collection of Philly soul – hand-picked by the man who was spinning most of the classics back in the day! British DJ Norman Jay was the king of rare groove even before these grooves were rare – collecting American imports for play in the underground London scene, and really ... (Funky Compilations) read moreCD
A masterful collection of Philly soul – hand-picked by the man who was spinning most of the classics back in the day! British DJ Norman Jay was the king of rare groove even before these grooves were rare – collecting American imports for play in the underground London scene, and really ... (Funky Compilations) read moreCD
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Philadelphia Classics ... LP Philadelphia International, Mid 70s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
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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! Titles include "I'll Always Love My Mama" by The Intruders, "Love Train" by The O'Jays, "Dirt ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreCD
10 songs from the O Jays, Jean Carn, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, the Jones Girls, Whitehead Brothers, Three Degrees, Shirley Jones, Billy Paul, and the Intruders. (Soul) CD
Philly Groovy – or Philly Groovin, more appropriately – that soaring, solid, positively upbeat sound that Philadelphia International first forged in the 70s – brought together here in a massive collection of some of the label's best uptemp tracks! The package features a number of ... (Funky Compilations) read moreCD