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Celebrating 50 years of the legendary Philadelphia International Records label founded in 1971 by innovative and prolific songwriters/producers Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff. The Best Of Philadelphia International Records compilation showcases the sophisticated Philly Soul sound associated with the label; also known as “The Sound of Philadelphia.”
Featuring the legendary roster of music stars who helped bring these chart-topping disco, R&B, soul and funk sounds to life: The O’Jays, Patti LaBelle, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Billy Paul, Teddy Pendergrass, Lou Rawls, McFadden & Whitehead, The Three Degrees, Phyllis Hyman, The Intruders and the ultimate “house band” MFSB,
Pressed on standard black vinyl
Tracklist
SIDE A
1 Back Stabbers - The O'Jays
2 The Love I Lost - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes feat. Teddy Pendergrass
3 Me and Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
4 When Will I See You Again - The Three Degrees
5 You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine - Lou Rawls
6 T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia) - MFSB feat. The Three Degrees
SIDE B
1 Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
2 If You Don't Know Me by Now - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes feat. Teddy Pendergrass
3 I'll Always Love My Mama (Part 1) - The Intruders
4 Love Train - The O'Jays
5 Close the Door - Teddy Pendergrass
6 If Only You Knew - Patti LaBelle
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