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Philadelphia International/Big Break (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $3.99 14.99
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 —
Happy To Be With You ... LP 
Philadelphia International, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, a tracklist sticker, and a promo stamp.)
Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good ... $2.99
Jean Carn was one of the best-ever singers to hit the Philly International label – a sophisticated diva with a style that would strongly influence soul music for the next 10 years, and a downright compelling voice that crafted some of the best modern soul of her generation. Although Jean ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philadelphia International, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $12.99
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
(Out of print, mark through barcode.)
Philadelphia International, Mid 70s. Very Good ... $0.99
Frantique —
Frantique ... CD Philadelphia International/Sony (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the more unusual albums to come from Philly International in the 70s – a set of Euro disco tracks by a French group, and not the usual homegrown talent who usually recorded for the label! The vibe here is maybe a bit more like some of the Prelude Records material of the time – ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Futures —
Ain't No Time Fa Nothin'/Philadelphia International/Expansion (UK), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
"Ain't No Time Fa Nothing" is one of the greatest tracks ever to come out of the Philly stable, and it's certainly the best track ever that was cut by this east coast vocal group! The cut's got beautiful mellow production, a nice jazzy intro, and a sweet harmony stepper's groove all the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Philadelphia International, 1977. Very Good ... $3.99
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Philadelphia International, 1980. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Intruders —
Energy Of Love ... CD Philadelphia International/Intermusic (Spain), 1974. New Copy ... 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 more CD
(Limited editoin.)
Jacksons —
Goin' Places (UK pressing) ... CD Epic/Philadelphia International (UK), 1977. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The second collaboration between the Jacksons and the Gamble & Huff production team for Philly International – and a nice little sleeper that we like more and more over the years! Like the preceding album from the team, the pairing's a great one – and the Jacksons' pop soul ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jacksons —
Jacksons ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good ... 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
(Dutch pressing. Cover has some pen and marker on front.)
Philadelphia International, 1986. Very Good ... $1.99
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/Frankford Wayne, 1983. Very Good ... $11.99
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
(Frankford/Wayne acetate in a plain sleeve.)
Philadelphia International, 1981. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Philadelphia International/West Side (UK), Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
A 2 CD set that brings together 3 of Patti's post-Labelle albums for Philly International! The albums show Patti moving into a smoother soul sound than her rawer work with Labelle – emerging as a sophisticated soul diva, with a sound that would earn her a wide new audience for years to come. ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
McFadden & Whitehead —
I Heard It In A Love Song ... CD Philadelphia International/CEMA, 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
The second album by this monster Philly duo – a powerhouse songwriting team for Gamble & Huff, breaking out as a pretty good act on their own! The album features the great follow-up to their first hit ("Ain't No Stoppin Us Now"), the fast grooving "I Heard It In A Love ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Philadelphia International, 1979. Used ... $6.99
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 more CD
(Out of print Right Stuff pressing.)
Philadelphia International/Soulmusic.com (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 3CD ... Just Sold Out!
Philadelphia International/Legacy, 1970s. Used ... $3.99
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/Robinsongs (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $12.99
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. New Copy ... 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!)
MFSB —
Philadelphia Freedom/Philadelphia International/Vocalion (UK), 1975/1976. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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!)
O'Jays —
Back Stabbers ... LP Philadelphia International, 1972. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Philadelphia International/CBS, 1977. Used ... $4.99
O'Jays —
Family Reunion ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $5.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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.)
Philadelphia International/Right Stuff, 1976. Used ... $14.99
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 more CD
(Out of print.)
Philadelphia International, 1970. Used ... $4.99
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 more CD
(Part of the Rhythm & Soul Legacy Series.)
O'Jays —
Travelin At The Speed Of Thought ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Nice Philly work by the O'Jays – one of their key "second period" albums, and a lost little gem filled with great harmony soul tracks. The political agenda of early 70s Philly albums is mostly gone, and the group's returned to themes of love and romance – often done in a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Philadelphia International/Epic (UK), 1972. Used ... $4.99
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
Also available 360 Degrees Of Billy Paul (expanded edition) ... CD 4.99
Philadelphia International/Epic, 1972. Used ... $4.99
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
Also available 360 Degrees Of Billy Paul ... CD 4.99(Out of print.)
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, 1970s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
Billy Paul was one of the most compelling forces in 70s soul – blessed with a unique voice that was equally comfortable in the high ranges as in the low, and wholly capable of handling a number of different styles with equal skill, including mellow jazz, catchy soul, and strident uptempo ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has marker near the spine, a sticker and some aging.)
Billy Paul —
Feelin' Good At The Cadillac Club (second pressing) ... LP Gamble/Philadelphia International, 1968. Good+ ... $0.99
An excellent early album from Billy Paul – done in a mode that's quite different than his bigger hits of the 70s! The record's almost more of a jazz outing, but with a definite soulful twist – done in this righteous mode that's not unlike some of the best Nina Simone material from the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2nd pressing on Philly Int'l. Cover has wear.)
Philadelphia International/Vocalion (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $9.99
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 more CD
(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – also works on standard CD players!)
Legacy/Philadelphia International, 1970s. Used ... $4.99
Billy Paul was one of the most compelling forces in 70s soul – blessed with a unique voice that was equally comfortable in the high ranges as in the low, and wholly capable of handling a number of different styles with equal skill, including mellow jazz, catchy soul, and strident uptempo ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Philadelphia International/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1970s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $15.99
The full scope of genius of the legendary Billy Paul – one of the hippest, most important singers in 70s soul – a righteous talent that we'd put right up there with Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers at their best! Like both Marvin and Bill, Billy Paul had this way of embracing newer, more ... (Soul) read more CD
Philadelphia International/Epic, 1970s. Used ... $6.99
Right Stuff/Philadelphia International, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $2.99
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.)
Philadelphia International/Elemental (Spain), 1978. New Copy ... $8.99
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
Also available Life Is A Song Worth Singing ... LP 5.99(Limited edition!)
Philadelphia International/Right Stuff, 1978. Used ... $5.99
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
Also available Life Is A Song Worth Singing ... LP 5.99
Philadelphia International, 1978. Very Good+ ... $5.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Life Is A Song Worth Singing ... CD 5.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Teddy Pendergrass —
Only You/Philadelphia International, 1978. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
2 great numbers aimed straight at the dance floor from Teddy! "Only You" has a full-on groove that's really great – a bit more pumping than usual, but with some great sax touches that keeps things soulful! "Get Up" is more classic Philly – a stepping bassline that ... (Soul) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
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
Philadelphia International/West Side (UK), 1979/1982. Used ... $11.99
One of the greatest singers of the 70s – at the height of his powers! The album Teddy is perhaps the ultimate Teddy Pendergrass album of all time – as it features the incredible track "Come Go With Me", which kicks off the album, and will hold you tight forever. The other ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Philadelphia International, 1982. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Teddy Pendergrass' first album after his legendary car crash in the early 80s – and a record that has him stepping back into the limelight with a smooth Philly groove! The overall sound is a bit more laidback and mellow – with not as many clubby groovers as before – but Teddy's ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear.)
Collectables/Philadelphia International, Mid 70s. Used ... $2.99
A collection of 13 tracks pulled from People's Choice's mid 70s recordings for Philadelphia International – sides that show them making the same progression from funk to disco as other groups of the time, like BT Express. And although it would have been easy for the group to leave behind ... (Soul) read more CD
People's Choice —
We Got The Rhythm ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
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
(Labels have pen. Cover has a large name in marker, light wear, and some pen.)
Philadelphia International All-Stars —
Let's Clean Up The Ghetto ... LP Philadelphia International, Late 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An amazing little record that's easily one of the most righteous albums ever from Philadelphia International – a set designed to "give back" to the communities who supported the label strongly in the 70s, as a unique fund-raising effort, done before such records were commonplace! ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philadelphia International/Right Stuff, 1976. Used ... $7.99
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
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Philadelphia International, 1977. Used ... $11.99
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 CD
(Out of print, small sticker remnant on booklet cover.)
Lou Rawls —
When You Hear Lou, You've Heard It All ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
Also available When You Hear Lou, You've Heard It All ... CD 11.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Philadelphia International, 1979. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing on Charly.)
Three Degrees —
Three Degrees ... CD Philadelphia International/Sony (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Three Degrees —
Three Degrees International ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Seminal work by Three Degrees – stepping proudly here from their girl group roots, into a dramatic pre-disco mode that's clearly influenced by similar Philly work by First Choice – some of the finest material ever! The music is by MFSB, with arrangements by Philly maestros like Bobby ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dexter Wansel —
Life On Mars ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good ... $29.99
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear. Vinyl plays with a click on side 2, track 2.)
Philadelphia International, 1978. Very Good+ ... $11.99
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
(Cover has light wear.)
Various —
Greatest Hits Of Philadelphia International – 20 Soul, Disco & Funk Classics ... CD Philadelphia International/Demon (UK), 1970s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Includes tracks by the O'Jays, Dexter Wansell, Jones Firls, Billy Paul, Archie Bell & The Drells, Jean Carn, The Futures and Lou Rawls. (Soul) CD
Various —
Philadelphia Story 1971 to 1986 – 15 Years Of Philly Classics Vol 7 ... CD Philadelphia International/Streetsounds, 1970s/1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from Billy Paul, the Jones Girls, Bunny Sigler, Anthony White, Dee Dee Sharp Gamble, Jerry Butler, Silk & the Futures. (Soul) CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Philadelphia Story 1971 to 1986 – 15 Years Of Philly Classics Vol 8 ... CD Philadelphia International/Streetsounds, 1970s/1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
10 songs from the Stylistics, Dexter Wansel , Teddy Pendergrass, Leon Huff, Patti LaBelle, the Jones Girls & Archie Bell & the Drells. (Soul) CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Philadelphia Story 1971 to 1986 – 15 Years Of Philly Classics Vol 9 ... CD Philadelphia International/Streetsounds, 1970s/1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
10 songs from the Stylistics, Dexter Wansel, Teddy Pendergrass, MFSB, Jean Carn, the O Jays, Dee Dee Sharp. Patti LaBelle, Lou Rawls & Billy paul. (Soul) CD
(Out of print.)
Philadelphia International/Streetsounds, 1970s/1980s. Used ... $4.99
10 songs from Teddy Pendergrass, Jean Carn, MFSB, Patti LaBelle, Lou Rawls & the Stylistics. (Soul) CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Sound Of Philadelphia – Gamble & Huff's Greatest Hits ... CD Philadelphia International, 1970s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A sweet little set of classic 70s Philly – one of the best collections of work by the team of Gamble & Huff we've ever seen! There's nothing too obscure or offbeat here – and instead, the collection focuses mostly on the massive crossover tracks produced by the pair back in the day ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
(Out of print, barcode has a cutout hole.)
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