Motown Eddie
09-09-2021, 05:01 AM
From The Second Disc.com:
Back in late January, we shared news of Philadelphia International Records’ 50th anniversary plans [[https://theseconddisc.com/2021/01/25/wake-up-everybody-50-years-of-philadelphia-international-celebrated-by-legacy-recordings-vmp-snapper-music/). The centerpiece of the campaign announced by Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings was a series of fifteen CD box sets via the U.K.-based United Souls/Snapper Music presenting every PIR album in chronological order. The first of those box sets [[https://theseconddisc.com/2021/03/08/people-all-over-the-world-join-hands-united-souls-announces-first-philadelphia-international-records-albums-box-set-get-on-board-the-love-train/) hit stores in late May, and now the second volume has been announced for November 19 release.
The slipcased, 8-CD/1-12″ single hardcover book-style set entitled Satisfaction Guaranteed: The Sound of Philadelphia International Records Vol. 2 will feature the following eight albums, originally released in 1973:
Billy Paul, Feelin’ Good at the Cadillac Club [Philadelphia International KZ 32119];
The O’Jays, In Philadelphia [Philadelphia International KZ 32120];
The Intruders, Super Hits [Gamble KZ 32131];
Spiritual Concept, Spiritual Concept [Philadelphia International KZ 32404];
The Three Degrees, The Three Degrees [Philadelphia International KZ 32406];
Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Black and Blue [Philadelphia International KZ 32407];
The O’Jays, Ship Ahoy [Philadelphia International KZ 32408]; and
Billy Paul, War of the Gods [Philadelphia International KZ 32409].
The set additionally features a 12-inch vinyl single of Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes’ “The Love I Lost” b/w The O’Jays’ “It’s Too Strong” and an exclusive poster.
Various Artists, Satisfaction Guaranteed: The Sound of Philadelphia International Records Vol. 2 [United Souls/Snapper Music, 2021] [Amazon U.S. [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DQ818K5/?tag=thesecdis-20) / Amazon U.K. [[https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09DQ818K5/?tag=the2nddis-21) / Amazon Canada [[https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09DQ818K5/?tag=thesecdis02-20)]
CD 1: Billy Paul, Feelin’ Good at the Cadillac Club [Philadelphia International KZ 32119]
Billy Boy
Missing You
Bluesette
On a Clear Day [You Can See Forever]
Just in Time
That’s Life
Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right
Feeling Good
Somewhere
CD 2: The O’Jays, In Philadelphia [[Philadelphia International KZ 32120)
One Night Affair
You’re the Best Thing Since Candy
Branded Bad
I Should Be Your Lover
Looky Looky [Look at Me Girl]
Deeper
Let Me in Your World
Just Can’t Get Enough
I’ve Got the Groove
Little Green Apples/Something
It’s Too Strong
CD 3: The Intruders, Super Hits [[Gamble KZ 32131)
Cowboys to Girls
Together
[We’ll Be] United
[Love Is Like A] Baseball Game
Slow Drag
When We Get Married
[Win, Place or Show] She’s a Winner
Sad Girl
A Love That’s Real
Friends No More
Gonna Be Strong
Me Tarzan, You Jane
Check Yourself
I’ll Always Love My Mama [Part 1]
CD 4: Spiritual Concept, [I]Spiritual Concept [Philadelphia International KZ 32404]
Spiritual Sky
Let’s Take It All
California Woman
Where Are the Cares for Tomorrow?
Remedy
Get It On
CD 5: The Three Degrees, The Three Degrees [Philadelphia International KZ 32406]
Dirty Ol’ Man
Can’t You See What You’re Doing to Me
A Woman Needs a Good Man
When Will I See You Again
I Didn’t Know
I Like Being a Woman
If and When
Year of Decision
CD 6: Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Black and Blue [Philadelphia International KZ 32407]
Cabaret
The Love I Lost
It All Depends on You
Concentrate on Me
Satisfaction Guaranteed [Or Take Your Love Back]
Is There a Place for Me
I’m Weak for You
I’m Comin’ Home Tomorrow
CD 7: The O’Jays, Ship Ahoy [Philadelphia International KZ 32408]
Put Your Hands Together
Ship Ahoy
This Air I Breathe
You Got Your Hooks in Me
For the Love of Money
Now That We Found Love
Don’t Call Me Brother
People Keep Tellin’ Me
CD 8: Billy Paul, War of the Gods [Philadelphia International KZ 32409]
I See the Light
War of the Gods
The Whole Town’s Talking
I Was Married
Thanks for Saving My Life
Peace, Holy Peace
12-Inch Single:
The Love I Lost – Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes
It’s Too Strong – The O’Jays
Back in late January, we shared news of Philadelphia International Records’ 50th anniversary plans [[https://theseconddisc.com/2021/01/25/wake-up-everybody-50-years-of-philadelphia-international-celebrated-by-legacy-recordings-vmp-snapper-music/). The centerpiece of the campaign announced by Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings was a series of fifteen CD box sets via the U.K.-based United Souls/Snapper Music presenting every PIR album in chronological order. The first of those box sets [[https://theseconddisc.com/2021/03/08/people-all-over-the-world-join-hands-united-souls-announces-first-philadelphia-international-records-albums-box-set-get-on-board-the-love-train/) hit stores in late May, and now the second volume has been announced for November 19 release.
The slipcased, 8-CD/1-12″ single hardcover book-style set entitled Satisfaction Guaranteed: The Sound of Philadelphia International Records Vol. 2 will feature the following eight albums, originally released in 1973:
Billy Paul, Feelin’ Good at the Cadillac Club [Philadelphia International KZ 32119];
The O’Jays, In Philadelphia [Philadelphia International KZ 32120];
The Intruders, Super Hits [Gamble KZ 32131];
Spiritual Concept, Spiritual Concept [Philadelphia International KZ 32404];
The Three Degrees, The Three Degrees [Philadelphia International KZ 32406];
Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Black and Blue [Philadelphia International KZ 32407];
The O’Jays, Ship Ahoy [Philadelphia International KZ 32408]; and
Billy Paul, War of the Gods [Philadelphia International KZ 32409].
The set additionally features a 12-inch vinyl single of Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes’ “The Love I Lost” b/w The O’Jays’ “It’s Too Strong” and an exclusive poster.
Various Artists, Satisfaction Guaranteed: The Sound of Philadelphia International Records Vol. 2 [United Souls/Snapper Music, 2021] [Amazon U.S. [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DQ818K5/?tag=thesecdis-20) / Amazon U.K. [[https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09DQ818K5/?tag=the2nddis-21) / Amazon Canada [[https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09DQ818K5/?tag=thesecdis02-20)]
CD 1: Billy Paul, Feelin’ Good at the Cadillac Club [Philadelphia International KZ 32119]
Billy Boy
Missing You
Bluesette
On a Clear Day [You Can See Forever]
Just in Time
That’s Life
Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right
Feeling Good
Somewhere
CD 2: The O’Jays, In Philadelphia [[Philadelphia International KZ 32120)
One Night Affair
You’re the Best Thing Since Candy
Branded Bad
I Should Be Your Lover
Looky Looky [Look at Me Girl]
Deeper
Let Me in Your World
Just Can’t Get Enough
I’ve Got the Groove
Little Green Apples/Something
It’s Too Strong
CD 3: The Intruders, Super Hits [[Gamble KZ 32131)
Cowboys to Girls
Together
[We’ll Be] United
[Love Is Like A] Baseball Game
Slow Drag
When We Get Married
[Win, Place or Show] She’s a Winner
Sad Girl
A Love That’s Real
Friends No More
Gonna Be Strong
Me Tarzan, You Jane
Check Yourself
I’ll Always Love My Mama [Part 1]
CD 4: Spiritual Concept, [I]Spiritual Concept [Philadelphia International KZ 32404]
Spiritual Sky
Let’s Take It All
California Woman
Where Are the Cares for Tomorrow?
Remedy
Get It On
CD 5: The Three Degrees, The Three Degrees [Philadelphia International KZ 32406]
Dirty Ol’ Man
Can’t You See What You’re Doing to Me
A Woman Needs a Good Man
When Will I See You Again
I Didn’t Know
I Like Being a Woman
If and When
Year of Decision
CD 6: Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Black and Blue [Philadelphia International KZ 32407]
Cabaret
The Love I Lost
It All Depends on You
Concentrate on Me
Satisfaction Guaranteed [Or Take Your Love Back]
Is There a Place for Me
I’m Weak for You
I’m Comin’ Home Tomorrow
CD 7: The O’Jays, Ship Ahoy [Philadelphia International KZ 32408]
Put Your Hands Together
Ship Ahoy
This Air I Breathe
You Got Your Hooks in Me
For the Love of Money
Now That We Found Love
Don’t Call Me Brother
People Keep Tellin’ Me
CD 8: Billy Paul, War of the Gods [Philadelphia International KZ 32409]
I See the Light
War of the Gods
The Whole Town’s Talking
I Was Married
Thanks for Saving My Life
Peace, Holy Peace
12-Inch Single:
The Love I Lost – Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes
It’s Too Strong – The O’Jays