Various - The Best of Philadelphia International Records - New LP
Format: New LP Label: Philadelphia International Records/Legacy Cat. No. 19439859651 Barcode: 194398596518 Released: 28/05/2021
50th anniversary of the legendary Philadelphia International Records label founded in 1971 by innovative and prolific songwriters / producers Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff. This superb compilation showcases the sophisticated 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 including The O’Jays, Patti LaBelle, Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Billy Paul, Teddy Pendergrass, Lou Rawls, McFadden Whitehead, The Three Degrees, Phyllis Hyman, The Intruders and the ultimate 'house band' MFSB.