I saw Finess talking about this on his facebook wall,and now I gotta order a copy Does anyone have this already? As you guys know,I go crazy over stuff like this,lol.

Brand New Remixes:

*Back Stabbers - O'Jays
*She's A Winner - Intruders
*Slow Motion - Johnny Williams
*The Whole Town's Talking - Billy Paul
*The Love I Lost - Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes
*The Devil Made Me Do It - Robert Upchurch
*Year Of Decision - Three Degrees
*When Will I See You Again - Three Degrees
*Trammps Disco Theme/Zing Went The Strings - Trammps
*Let's Groove - Archie Bell & The Drells
*You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine - Lou Rawls
*Where Will You Go When The Party's Over - Archie Bell & The Drells
*I Don't Love You Anymore - Teddy Pendergrass
*See You When I Git There - Lou Rawls
*This Time Baby - O'Jays
*Party Time Man - Futures
*My Love Don't Come Easy - Jean Carn
*Nights Over Egypt - Jones Girls

Extended ReEdits:

*Love Epidemic - Trammps
*Where Do We Go From Here - Trammps
*Trusting Heart - Trammps
*Jam Jam Jam - People's Choice

Remastered from the 1st Generation Tapes***:

*Love Train - O'Jays
*Always Love My Mama - Intruders
*Dirty Old Man - Three Degrees
*TSOP - MFSB with The Three Degrees
*Love Is The Message - MFSB
*Bad Luck - Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes
*Do It Anyway You Wanna - People's Choice
*I Love Music - O'Jays
*Don't Leave Me This Way - Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes

***When the Philly Classics LP was re-issued on CD in 2002, they did not go to the original master tapes...they just used the same mastering that was used for the 1977 vinyl....so this will be the first time that we will hear these jams straight from the source!!!
"Don't Leave Me This Way" sounds soooooo different; much more STRONGER than the original 1977 Philly Classics version!!!

That's right; the Best CD of 2012; don't take my word for it; read Derek Anderson's review from his "DEREKSMUSICBLOG" site:

PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL CLASSICS-THE TOM MOULTON REMIXES.

After a long wait since the project was first announced, one of the most anticipated box sets will soon be released. 26 March 2012 is the day when Philadelphia Classics-The Tom Moulton Remixes will be released and thankfully, I've been given a sneak preview of this box set. I'm pleased to tell you that Philadelphia Classics-The Tom Moulton Remixes has been well worth the wait, featuring thirty-one Philly classics, including seventeen brand new remixes. Truly, the music is stunning, having spent some time just reveling in the magnificence of the music. It's a fitting tribute to Tom Moulton, a man who is an innovator, and whose influence on dance music has been huge. Without Tom Moulton, there would have been neither remixes nor twelve inch singles, and doubtless, the history of DJ-ing would be very different. Single-handedly Tom invented both the remix and twelve inch single, while creating some of the best remixes in the history of music. Before I tell you about the music on Philadelphia Classics-The Tom Moulton Remixes, I'll tell how Tom Moulton inadvertently invented both the remix and twelve inch single.

How Tom Moulton invented the remix is a fascinating tale of how fate and being in the right place at the right time can change history. Throughout Tom's career, he'd been steeped in music, working firstly as a junior promo man for United Artists, RCA and then King Records from the late fifties onwards. By the late sixties and disillusioned with the dishonesty and corruption that scarred music, Tom left the music industry. From there, he became a model, working on photographic shoots and on the catwalk. While he was making a living, his real passion was music. However, when a colleague invited him to Fire Island to club the Sandpiper, he'd have a eureka moment that would change his life and music.

Having arrived at Fire Island, Tom headed to the Sandpiper, where he'd change musical history. When watching a DJ mix the old seven inch singles, he realized that just when dancers were gaining momentum and getting into the groove, the single was over. After this there another single was mixed in and the same thing was happening. Realizing this must be hugely frustrating for dancers and DJs, Tom decided to rectify the problem.

Back home, he spend nearly a week editing a forty-five minute reel-to-reel tape designed keep the dance floor going. Now this wasn't easy. He extended parts of tracks, looping the most exciting parts and ensured there was a seamless changeover between tracks, so much so, that dancers hardly noticed it. Using his own collection of soul music, the tape was compiled, but this hadn't been easy. It meant editing the tape using razor blades, tape and fluid, constantly joining and rejoining the tape. Dexterity, patience, skill and an ear for music were needed, but Tom had all that. So after a week, the tape was finished, and was given to a DJ at the Sandpiper. The result was as he'd expected, the dance-floor loved it. This would be Tom's first step on the road to remixer extraordinaire.

Having made his first disco mix, Tom set about finding tracks to remix. This turned out to be relatively easy, mainly because Tom wasn't a DJ. The reason for this was radio was still King, with DJ's in clubs and record companies neither communicating nor perceived as important in the great scheme of thing. This is very different from today. So, when Tom approached record companies to remix one of their tracks, then often they say yes. Starting with The Carstairs' It Really Hurts Me Girl, remixed by Tom for Red Coach Records, Tom's nascent remixing career was underway. By 1974, Tom Moulton had perfected his craft, remixing BT Express' Do It Till You're Satisfied. Although the group didn't like the track, Tom's remix became a big hit. Suddenly, Tom was remixing Loleatta Holloway, Eddie Kendricks and First Choice. By now he'd arrived, with the Tom Moulton remix a surefire sign of quality. Having invented the remix inadvertently, fate intervened again, with Tom inventing the twelve inch single.

The first twelve inch single was made cut purely because of fate and a shortage of seven inch singles. After remixing I'll Be Holding On by Al Downing, Tom took that remix to have an acetate cut. However, when the single was going to be cut, engineer Jose Rodriguez realized that there were no seven inch singles left, so cut it on a twelve inch single. When Tom saw this, he realized that it didn't look right. It looked like a seven inch single on a twelve inch piece of vinyl. Then Tom hit on the idea of spreading grooves so that they reached the end of the vinyl. The effect this had was to increase the volume and dynamic range because the groove was much wider. This mean the music was much louder than other singles, resulting in clubs and DJs complaining that the single nearly blowing their speakers. This begs the question, why didn't they just adjust the volume?

Although they might have complained about volume, they liked the break midway through Al Downing's I'll Be Holding On. Everything bar drums and percussion dropped out and then the started to rebuild. This was Tom's way of dealing with a key change. He gradually took out parts one by one, leaving merely drums and percussion. This breakdown grabbed the attention of record companies, DJs and dancers, with people asking why didn't Tom put these breakdowns in other records. After this Tom would add breakdowns to other tracks, something that's since been copied by remixers worldwide. However, the next step in Tom's career would see him Philly bound, where he'd remix some of his most famous mixes for Philadelphia International Records, which cane be heard on Philadelphia Classics-The Tom Moulton Remixes.

In 1974 Tom discovered the Philly Devotions' I Just Can't Say Goodbye on the Don De label. Having worked on the track at home, Tom took this to Columbia Records in New York. They loved what he'd done, and wanted him to remix the track. Although Columbia offered to send the tapes to New York, Tom decided to head to Philadelphia, having fallen in love with the Philly Sound.

Once he'd moved to Philadelphia, Tom fell in love with the city and its slower pace of life. He was constantly in demand. Having established himself in Philly, Tom hooked up with the two men who'd responsible for the Philly Sound, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff. Gamble and Huff and Tom Moulton met through The Trammps manager Harry Chipetz. At first, Tom thought that Gamble and Huff hadn't any need for Tom's help. However, eventually, Harry Chipetz brought Tom into the "Philly family." Initially, Harry brought the forthcoming albums about to be released, to see whether Tom could do anything with the music. The first song Tom chose was a People's Choice track Do It Any Way You Wanna. However, when Tom first got involved with the Philly Sound, there was a backlash against with music coming out of Philly.

The problem was some people in the black community felt that the Philly Sound was being transformed into music for white people, with the addition of strings and horns. Tom like many people, was amazed and even annoyed. Tom decided to make a point, but needed the right track. He chose the People's Choice track Do It Any Way You Wanna, mixing it without strings or horns. This would dispel the accusation that Philly were making soul music for white people. He offered to do the song without taking a fee, but asked for his name to be put on the label, which it wasn't. On the release of Do It Any Way You Wanna, it became a huge hit, reaching number one in the US R&B Charts, while reaching the top twenty in the US Billboard 100. This would be the start of a long and fruitful relationship between Tom and Philadelphia International Records. Gamble and Huff would supply the soundtrack to the seventies and early eighties, with much of this music being remixed by Tom Moulton.

After the success of People's Choice single Do It Any Way You Wanna, Harry Chipetz approached Tom with an idea to produce an album entitled Philadelphia Classics, complete with a cover of an old Rolls Royce on the album cover. This was because Harry saw the music as rich and classy, which it really is. There was one caveat, Tom couldn't include M.F.S.B.'s Love Is the Message, as it had already been a hit. However, Tom wasn't keen, because Love Is the Message was the track he desperately wanted to remix. Eventually, the label changed their mind, allowing Love Is the Message to be on the album. This changed Tom's mind and his album of remixes went ahead, including Love Is the Message, the song which he's most proud of. The resulting album was a huge success, and over the next few years, Tom became Philadelphia International Records' go-to-guy for remixes. Tom remixed many of the label's biggest singles, with many of these tracks featuring on Philadelphia Classics-The Tom Moulton Remixes, which I'll now tell you about.

DISC 1.

Philadelphia Classics-The Tom Moulton Remixes is a four-disc box set which features thirty-one tracks. These track are chronologically arranged, with Disc One covering the period between 8 July 1972 and the release of The O'Jays' Back Stabbers to 6 October 1973 and the release of The Three Degrees' Dirty Ol' Man. In total, there are eight tracks on Disc One, with tracks from Philly giants The O'Jays who have two tracks on Disc One, while Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Billy Paul and The Three Degrees have one apiece. The other three tracks include a duo from The Intruders and one from Johnny Williams. Among the highlights of Disc One are The O'Jays' Back Stabbers and Love Train, Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes' The Love I Lost and Billy Paul's The Whole Town's Laughing At Me, which I'll tell you about.

The O'Jays released Back Stabbers on 8 July 1972, whilst Tom mixed the track in September 2011. This was from The O'Jays debut album for Philadelphia International Back Stabbers, reaching number ten in the US Billboard 200 and number three in the US R&B Charts. When released as a single, Back Stabbers reached number three in the US Billboard 100 and number one in the US R&B Charts. Opening with flourish of piano, rhythm section and chiming guitars that combine with lush sweeping strings, the introduction is extended by Tom. This gives way to the vocal, which is frustrated and angry vocal. Quickly, the lead vocal changes hands. Behind them a stunning arrangement unfolds. It's an infectious combination of dramatic, yet beautiful music, thanks to the combination of lush strings, chiming guitars, piano and drums, while the horns and rhythm section deliver punchy, brief bursts of drama. When combined with the vocal the result is an O'Jays classic, made even better by Tom's near ten minute masterpiece of a mix.

Billy Paul was Philadelphia International's male superstar, releasing a string of successful albums, including 1974s War of the Gods, which reached number 110 in the US Billboard 200 and number twelve in the US R&B Charts. It featured The Whole Town's Talking which Tom remixed in December 2011, totally transforming the track. The tempo is quicker, with a myriad of swirling strings, percussion and the rhythm section combining, during an extended introduction, before giving way to Billy's vocal. It's soft, full of sadness and regret, accompanied by backing vocalists. Behind him, the strings sweep, while the punchy rhythm section inject drama as Billy's vocal grows in power. Flourishes of piano, percussion and the rhythm section combine when Billy's vocal drops out, before the strings rejoin and the track starts to rebuild. Tom's decision to extend this part of the track and highlight the frenzied, flourishes of piano is a masterstroke. After that Billy and his backing vocalists rejoin, as the track heads to its glorious finish, with an emotive and impassioned vamp from Billy. Truly, this is an irresistible remix from Tom Moulton, the godfather of the remix.

One of the biggest groups on Philadelphia International were Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, with The Love I Lost one of the many highlights of the Teddy Pendergrass era. This track was from their Black and Blue album, released in September 1973, reaching number five in the US R&B Charts and fifty-seven in the US Billboard 200. When The Love I Lost was released as a single, it reached number seven in the US Billboard Hot 100 singles' charts and reached number one in the R&B Charts. Originally it was meant to be recorded as a ballad, but Kenny Gamble the cowriter and producer asked the group to speed the song up, and sing it with a swagger. In doing so, this transformed the track. Keyboards, then chiming guitars enter, before the pounding drums and strings sweep in. Here, Tom extends the glorious introduction, building up the drama, and providing the perfect backdrop for Teddy's impassioned vocal. Meanwhile, the rest of the group compliment his lead vocal with tight harmonies, against an arrangement that's dramatic and emotive. M.F.S.B., Philadelphia International's house band surpassing themselves, producing a impassioned and dramatic arrangement. Here, Tom Moulton extends the track to over twelve minutes, allowing you to revel in the emotion and sadness of a true Philly classic, as a seminal arrangement reveals itself.

During the time The Three Degrees spent with Philadelphia International they recorded the best music of their career. This included The Three Degrees which reached number twenty-eight in the US Billboard 200 and thirty-three in the US R&B Charts. Dirty Ol' Man only reached number fifty-eight in the US R&B Charts on its release as a single. As the track opens, the tempo is quick, with the arrangement having a fuller sound. Swirling, lush strings, a punchy rhythm section and chiming guitars are at the heart of the arrangement while Sheila's voice is loud and scathing. She's accompanied by Valerie and Fayette's equally powerful, backing vocals, which later become softer and subtle. Throughout the track the tempo is quick, with no let up in what's a catchy, bright and sweeping arrangement. Part of the track's success is down to the way the strings, guitars and quick, punchy rhythm section combine. Add to that the excellent vocals and it's a winning combination. Remixed by Tom in October 1976, his remix adds to the track's drama and emotion, highlighting the excellent arrangement and scathing vocals from Sheila.

DISC TWO.

On Disc Two of Philadelphia Classics-The Tom Moulton Remixes the music covers the period from the release of The Trammps Love Epidemic on 29 December 1973, through to their single Trusting Heart on 23 November 1974. During this period, several of Philadelphia International's most memorable tracks were released, including T.S.O.P. The Sound of Philadelphia by M.F.S.B. and The Three Degrees and the remix Tom Moulton is most proud of M.F.S.B.'s Love Is the Message. Meanwhile, The Trammps were going through the hottest period of their career, thanks to the Baker, Harris, Young rhythm section. Disc Two features four tracks from The Trammps, two from M.F.S.B. and The Three Degrees, plus Robert Upchurch's The Devil Made Me Do It. With so many great tracks, choosing the highlights isn't easy, but here goes.

T.S.O.P. The Sound of Philadelphia by M.F.S.B. and The Three Degrees reached number one in the US R&B and Billboard 100, and number twenty-two in the UK. Opening quickly, a hugely melodic, soulful vocal is accompanied by cascading strings, rhythm section and percussion before it's punctuated by bursts of horns. Quickly, this soulful sounding track is transformed into a beefy slice of funk, thanks to M.F.S.B. Then a rasping horn signals all change. This doesn't worry The Three Degrees. They rise to this challenge. Their voices unite sweetly and soulfully, while M.F.S.B. give a funk laden masterclass. It's a combination of driving rhythm section, blazing horns, percussion and not forgetting some grand, yet lush strings. Here, the vocal plays second fiddle to the arrangement, with the vocal drifting in and out of the arrangement. Still they give everything they have, as M.F.S.B. seemingly having brought their A-game produce a brilliant arrangement, funky yet soulful, made all the better with the help of The Three Degrees' soulful interjections.

Where Do We Go From Here by The Trammps was released on 18 May 1974 and remixed by Tom in 1977. Featuring the legendary Baker, Harris, Young rhythm section and the vocal of Jimmy Ellis, this is one of The Trammps best tracks. Cascading strings, the rhythm section and backing vocalists combine as the track opens. The drums have Earl Young's trademark sound, before the track heads to an extended string drenched break. When Jimmy's vocal enter, it's powerful and impassioned, accompanied by backing vocalists, while the strings sweep and swirl and the rhythm section drive the track along contributing drama and emotion. Listening to this track is quite poignant, given the sad death of Jimmy Ellis recently, but this track demonstrates his talent as a soul vocalist. Add in the greatest rhythm section of the seventies and give the track to the godfather of the remix Tom Mouton, and the result is five minutes of emotion, passion and drama.

Of all the tracks in the Philadelphia International back-catalogue, the one Tom wanted to remix was M.F.S.B.'s Love Is the Message, released in July 1974. Anyone who knows the track will realise why. Once Tom got the opportunity to remix the track in September 1976, this became a career defining track, lasting over eleven minutes. This is Tom's Magnus Opus, the remix he's most proud of. When the track opens it's a mass of the lushest strings, blazing horns, percussion and the rhythm section. From its soulful beginnings, the track quickly decides to reveal its drama and delights. On the signal of the drums, a sizzling saxophone solo enter, while Lenny Pakula's Hammond adds atmosphere. After that, the track briefly heads in a direction marked funk, before returning to its soulful sound. Later, the Three Degrees add their soulful strains, as the track combines soul and funk seamlessly. With Tom looping and extending parts, building up drama, then breaking it down, only to rebuild, no wonder he's so proud of this track. He truly should be, it truly is one of his greatest remixes, one blessed with a contemporary, timeless sound, that sounds as good today as in 1976.

DISC THREE.

By Disc Three of Philadelphia Classics-The Tom Moulton Remixes we've got to the period between the release of Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes' Bad Luck on 15 March 1973 and the release of People's Choice Jam, Jam, Jam (All Night Long) on 15 January 1977. This includes music from Archie Bell and The Drells, Lou Rawls, The O'Jays and People's Choice. Truly, it's a veritable feast crammed full of the finest Philly soul. Again, choosing from such a feast of music is problematic, what to choose and what to leave out. Anyway, here goes.

Bad Luck was a track from Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes 1975 album To Be True, which reached number twenty-six in the US Billboard 200 and number one in the US R&B Charts, resulting in the group's only album to be certified gold. The track has a bold, punchy introduction with the rhythm section, piano and percussion combining before Teddy's powerful, passionate vocal enters. Strings enter, sweeping and swirling above Teddy's vocal as he rues his Bad Luck. Then the rest of the group enter, contributing joyous, sweet backing vocals, as Teddy's vocal takes centre-stage. Punchy, rasping horns enter as Teddy starts to vamp his way through this anthemic track. Like so many of Tom's remixes, it has an irresistible, dramatic sound during its eight minutes. Not only has he the uncanny ability to know exactly what will work best, by extending and looping parts of the track, but his remixes have a timeless quality and are deserving of the work classic in the compilation's title.

Lou Rawls' You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine is one of his best known tracks. It's from his All Things In Time album, released in June 1976. It reached number seven in the US Billboard 200 and number one in the US R&B Charts. When You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine was released as a single, it reached number two in the US Billboard 100, and number one in the US R&B Charts and US Dance Charts. What makes the track work so well is how Bobby Martin's arrangement and Lou's vocal unite. They compliment each other perfectly. Piano and rhythm section combine before Lou's slow, smooth, sensuous vocal enters. As Lou sings, it's almost call and response between Lou and the piano. He leaves a space which the piano fills dramatically. Then when the tempo increases, with drums, rasping horns and the piano adding brief flourishes of drama, Lou's voice rises, becoming stronger, full of emotion and passion. Meanwhile, female backing vocalists cut in, their gentle voices a contrast to Lou's powerful vocal. What makes this track is an arrangement that builds and builds. Layer upon layer of sumptuous music reveals itself, with the rhythm section and piano key to success of the track, with the horns adding just the finishing touch. Add to this Lou's fantastic vocal, and the result is one of the best songs Lou Rawls ever recorded made even better by Tom's magnificent mix recorded in September 2011.

Opening with a slow sultry saxophone solo, Where Will You Go When The Party's Over by Archie Bell and The Drells quickly reveals its beauty. Joining the saxophone are hissing hi-hats, the rhythm section, keyboards and cascading strings. Together they produce a sound that's sweet and dramatic. Then, the backing vocalists enter, before the strings and rhythm section drive the track along. Punchy, rasping horns enter before Archie's vocal enters. It's sassy and impassioned, accompanied by sensuous backing vocalists. With strings and horns accompanying Archie, the track takes on a joyous and uplifting sound that's irresistible. By now the track has an anthemic quality. After the emotion and passion of the track, Tom inserts a break after five minute, allowing dancers to get their breath back. It's just the piano and horn that combine, before Archie's vocal reenters, becoming a vamp, as the track starts to rebuild gradually. By he end of this nine minute epic, you can only marvel at the talents of Tom Moulton. Using his considerable talent and a dancer's ear, he remixed this track in December 2011, resulting in an anthemic, dance-floor classic for the twenty-first century.

DISC FOUR.

The fourth and final disc of Philadelphia Classics-The Tom Moulton Remixes covers the period between the release of Teddy Pendergrass' I Don't Love You Anymore on 30 April until the release of The Jones Girls Nights Over Egypt on 13 February 1982. This period covers the end of Teddy Pendergrass' time with Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes and the start of his solo career. It also covers tracks from Philadelphia International veterans The O'Jays, through Lou Rawls second album and albums by Blue Notes and the start of his solo career. It also covers tracks from Philadelphia International newcomers Jean Carn and The Jones Girls. Really, it covers the changing of the guard, with old favorites saying farewell to the label, new careers being launched and the next generation of artists signing for the label. This was an exciting time, as you'll discover when I tell you about the highlights of Disc Four of Philadelphia Classics-The Tom Moulton Remixes.

I Don't Love You Anymore was from Teddy Pendergrass' solo album Teddy Pendergrass. Released in June 1977, it reached number seventeen in the US Billboard 200 and number five in the US R&B Charts, while I Don't Love You Anymore, reached number five in the US R&B Charts and forty-one in the US Billboard 100. Opening with percussion, before blazing horns and swirling strings combine to provide a backdrop for Teddy's quick, passionate vocal. Adding to an already joyful upbeat sound are piano, strings and backing vocalists whose voices unite soulfully. Later shimmering guitars interject, combining with a piano during a mini-breakdown. Then Teddy's vocal drops way down, before quickly returning to it's previous joyful, impassioned sound. Tom's remix from October 2011 takes the song and combines Teddy's impassioned vamp with a dramatic, string and horn drenched arrangement. In doing so, he transforms it, adding to it's drama and passion, while giving it a contemporary sound.

Of the tracks Lou Rawls recorded for Philadelphia International, my favorite is See You When I Git There, from his Unmistakably Lou album, released in May 1977. It didn't match the success of All Things In Time, reaching just number forty-one in the US Billboard 200 and number fourteen in the US R&B Charts. When See You When I Git There was released as a single, it only reached number sixty-six in the US Billboard 100 and number eight in the US R&B Charts. This is an uptempo track with a real feel-good sound, with pounding drums, an organ and chiming guitars combining during the extended introduction. They give way to a husky spoken word introduction from Lou. After this, the track quickens up, a lovely lush sound string laden sound, combining with percussion, rasping horns, rhythm section and guitars. Lou's vocal is full of love and emotion, with female backing vocalists accompanying him. His vocal about going home to the woman he loves in beautiful, especially when sung against Bobby Martin's stunning arrangement. The lush strings, rhythm section and guitars combine beautifully with the keyboards, and occasional bursts of horns. For me, this was one of the highlights of Lou's career with Philadelphia International, given its timeless sound. Tom's remix from November 2011 takes a great track and makes it even better, turning it into ten minutes of beautiful, lush string drenched music.

This Time Baby was a single from The O'Jays album So Full of Love. It reached number one in the US R&B Charts and number six in the US Billboard 200.Originally arranged and produced by Thom Bell, a combination of swirling, sweeping strings, driving rhythm section, piano and guitars open the extended introduction. This builds and builds for three minutes, before a flourish of drums and strings eventually signal the entrance of the vocal. Against a quick arrangement, Eddie's vocal enters. Meanwhile, Walt and Sammy contribute backing vocals, while blazing horns, swirling strings and a punchy rhythm section combine to create a fast, driving arrangement. Combined with the powerful vocal, it's a winning combination, with the original four minute track transformed into a ten minute epic. What I love about Tom's remix, is how the track builds and builds. It takes three minutes before the vocal enters. The sense of anticipation is tantalizing, as you await to see how Tom will structure the track. Thankfully the anticipation is matched by the delivery on another of Tom's new remixes from December 2011.

My final choice from Philadelphia Classics-The Tom Moulton Remixes is the final track on the album, The Jones Girls, Nights Over Egypt, from their 1980 album Get As Much Love As You Can. Nights Over Egypt still retains the magical, timeless sound it had back in 1980. Opening with hissing hi-hats, the mystical, meandering introduction begins. A combination of synths, rhythm section, harp and acoustic piano combine. The funkiest of basses plays its part before the sisters unite to sing gentle, tight harmonies. Their voices grow in strength and power, as the arrangement peaks, before giving way to a lush, almost mystical and exotic sound, before lush strings sweep and swirl, as the vocal rejoins. Jack Faith plays flute on the track, while gentle, rasping horns escape from the arrangement. By the end of the track, you realize that you've been fortunate enough to hear a classic remix, never before released from the godfather of the remix, Tom Moulton, a true musical genius and innovator.

Like the music on the previous three discs, Disc Four of Philadelphia Classics-The Tom Moulton Remixes the music is just as good. This demonstrates Tom's talent as a remixer. It's a combination of classics and new tracks, with the music is of the highest quality. With the new tracks, Tom's remixes are just as good as his older remixes, demonstrating that he's still a hugely talented remixer. In fact, listening to these tracks, there much better than anything the new generation of remixers are producing. Compare these tracks, and its like master and pupil, with Tom very much the master. Other remixers are just pretenders to Tom's throne. For nearly forty years, Tom Moulton has been remixing music, with his remixes some of the most innovative and influential in the history of music. Without Tom Moulton, music, especially dance music wouldn't be the same. There would be no remixes, no twelve inch singles and maybe, no superstar DJs. Instead, DJs would still be scrambling about mixing seven inch singles, with dancers suffering when the momentum they'd built up dropped as they'd just got into the groove. Of course maybe another DJ would've invented the remix, but would fate have intervened for them and the twelve inch single have been born? Who knows, but they wouldn't have had the influence, skill and determination Tom Moulton would have on music. I doubt it. Truly, Tom Moulton is one of the real heroes of music. On 26 March 2012, Philadelphia Classics-The Tom Moulton Remixes a stunning four disc box set of thirty-one of his remixes will be released by Harmless Records. This gives everyone the opportunity to either rediscover or discover the genius of Tom Moulton, inventor of the remix, twelve inch single and remixer extraordinaire. Standout Tracks: Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes The Love I Lost, M.F.S.B. Love Is the Message, Archie Bell and The Drells Where Will You Go When The Party's Over and Teddy Pendergrass I Don't Love You Anymore.

-Derek Anderson

i got it and it's brilliant. to hear the extended mixes of some of the tracks like backstabbers is just brilliant. you would NEVER know the stuff wasn't mixed back in the day

also checkout the re-edits compilation

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thanks,and I'm gonna check out that other compilation you mentioned,too.

Guess who's got'em too

And they both had a real nice price

And the next installment is a 10 disc box set ready for next month!

PANDURITO said:

And the next installment is a 10 disc box set ready for next month!

more details,please!

PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL RECORDS 40TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET

For this 10-CD box set, compilation producer Ralph Tee has created a non-chronological cross-section of the label’s releases between 1971 and 1995 placing emphasis on both hits and rarities. Here he's pulled together under one package over 13-1/2 hours of music from familiar names like Lou Rawls, The O’Jays, Teddy Pendergrass, The Three Degrees and The Jacksons, as well as cuts from Dick Jensen, Bobby Bennett, Robert Upchurch, Derek & Cyndi, Elliot Hoffman and other names not nearly as recognizable. Also included within the package will be a 60-page full-size booklet containing sleeve notes and track details from Tee, the author of Who’s Who In Soul Music) while David Grimes offers the first-ever comprehensive discography of all U.S. releases from Philadelphia International and its related labels like Gamble and Golden Fleece. Harmless is promising a year-long campaign devoted to the label, including a potentially exciting set exploring Gamble and Huff’s work in the late 1960s before they started their seminal label. Kenny Gamble has even been consulting with Harmless on these projects. The 40th Anniversary Box Set below. It’s due for U.K. release on April 9!

Various Artists, Philadelphia International Records 40th Anniversary Box (Harmless, 2012)

CD 1
1. Zach’s Fanfare – M.F.S.B. (Original Album Version 1.00)
2. K-Jee – M.F.S.B. (Original Album Version 4.09)
3. T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia) – M.F.S.B. feat The Three Degrees (Original Single Version 3:35)
4. Message In The Music – The O’Jays (Original Single Version 3.22)
5. Sexy – M.F.S.B. (Original Single Version 3:17)
6. Let’s Groove – Archie Bell & The Drells (Original Single Version 3.06)
7. Backstabbers – The O’Jays (Original Single Version 2:59)
8. The Love I Lost – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (Original Single Version 3.35)
9. When Will I See You Again – The Three Degrees (Original Single Version 2:54)
10. I Love Music – The O’Jays (Original Album Version 6:43)
11. I’ll Always Love My Mama – The Intruders (Original Single Version 3.14)
12. Year Of Decision – The Three Degrees (Original Single Version 2:34)
13. The Soul City Walk – Archie Bell & The Drells (Original Single Version 3.13)
14. Bad Luck – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (Original Album Version 6.29)
15. Do It Any Way You Wanna – People’s Choice (Original Single Version 3:11)
16. Philly Jump – Instant Funk (Original Album Version 5.01)
17. Take Good Care Of Yourself – The Three Degrees (Original Single Version 3.17)
18. Love Is The Message – M.F.S.B. (Original Album Version 6.22)
19. Show You The Way To Go – The Jacksons (Original Single Version 3.22)
20. Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby – The O’Jays (Original Album Version 4:17)

CD 2
1. Win Place or Show (She’s A Winner) – The Intruders (Original Single Version 2.20)
2. 992 Arguments – The O’Jays (Original Single Version 2.20)
3. Dirty Ol’ Man – The Three Degrees (Original Single Version 3.10)
4. Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Take Your Love Back – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (Original Single version 3.20)
5. Love Train – The O’Jays (Original Album Version 6.04)
6. Get Down With The Philly Sound – M.F.S.B. (Original Album Version 4.31)
7. Jam Jam Jam (All Night Long) – People’s Choice (Original Album Version 3.32)
8. A Nice Girl Like You – The Intruders (Original Album Version 3.30)
9. If You Don’t Know Me By Now – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (Original Single Version 3:17)
10. Me & Mrs Jones – Billy Paul (Original Single Version 4.37)
11. Wake Up Everybody – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (Original Single Version 3.39)
12. For The Love Of Money – The O’Jays (Original Single Version 3:45)
13. Don’t Leave Me This Way – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (Original Album Version 6.08)
14. Livin’ For The Weekend – The O’Jays (Original Single Version 2.50)
15. You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine – Lou Rawls (Original Album Version 4:28)

CD 3
1. You’re The Reason Why – The Ebonys (Original Single Version 3.04)
2. Days Go By – Bobby Bennett (Original Single Version 2.32)
3. New York City’s A Lonely Town – Dick Jensen (Original Album Version 3.11)
4. Stop And Think – The Trammps (Original Single Version 3.02)
5. One Day Of Peace – Love Committee (Original Single Version 2.49)
6. The Devil Made Me Do It – Robert Upchurch (Original Single Version 3.23)
7. Who In The World – The Ethics (Original Single Version 4.02)
8. Love Don’t Rub Off – Johnny Williams (Original Single Version 3:13)
9. Don’t Be So Mean – Talk Of The Town (Feat John & Gene) (Original Single Version 2:49)
10. Just Got To Be More Careful – Carolyn Crawford (Original Single Version 3:23)
11. Do You Like The Way I Love You – The Ebonys (Original Single Version 3:06)
12. Never Let You Get Away From Me – Anthony White Extended Single Version 4.36)
13. I’m A Changed Person – Kaleidoscope (Original Single Version 3.13)
14. If You Move, You Lose – Carolyn Crawford (Original Single Version 2.51)
15. We’re Not Getting Any Younger – Kaleidoscope (Original Single Version 3.00)
16. On The Ladder Up To Love – Derek & Cyndi (Original Single Version 3.48)
17. Good & Plenty – Carolyn Crawford (Original Album Version 2:35)
18. You Bring Out The Best In Me – Derek & Cyndi (Original Single Version 4:35)
19. Another World – Elliot Hoffman (Original Single Version 3:09)
20. It’s Forever – The Ebonys (Original Single Version 4:27)
21. To Be Happy Is The Real Thing – The Intruders (Original Album Version 3:28)
22. What It Takes – The Soul Survivors (Original Album Version 3:28)
23. Love Is Real – City Limits (Original Album Version 3:28)

CD 4
1. Where Are All My Friends – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (Original Single Version 3:15)
2. Free Love – Jean Carn (Original Album Version 4:11)
3. Let Life Flow – The O’Jays (Original Album Version 4:31)
4. It’s Hard Not To Like You – Archie Bell & The Drells (Original Album Version 4:02)
5. Everyone’s A Star – The Intruders (Original Album Version 5:33)
6. Summertime And I’m Feeling Mellow – M.F.S.B. (Original Album Version 4.00)
7. Hey Baby 2:48 – Anthony White (Original Single Version)
8. Your Love Is Good – Bunny Sigler (Original Album Version 2:53)
9. The Whole Town’s Talking – Billy Paul (Original Album Version 4:48)
10. So Glad I’m The One – Instant Funk (Original Album Version 3:19)
11. If You Wanna Go Back – Jean Carn (Original Album Version 3:24)
12. People Power – Billy Paul (Original Album Version 4:19)
13. Keep On Lovin’ You – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (Original Album Version 3:42)
14. Yes You Need Love – Anthony White (Original Album Version 3:36)
15. Nobody Could Take Your Place – Dee Dee Sharp Gamble (Original Album Version 5:01)
16. Party Time Man – The Futures (Original Album Version 5:13)
17. Keep Smilin’ – Bunny Sigler (Original Album Version 5:56)
18. It Ain’t Reggae (But It’s Funky) – Instant Funk (Original Album Version 3:38)

CD 5
1. The Whole Town’s Laughing At Me – Teddy Pendergrass (Original Album Version 4:18)
2. Let’s Make A Baby – Billy Paul (Original Album Version 3:39)
3. Now That We Found Love – The O’Jays (Original Album Version 4:30)
4. Blues Away – The Jacksons (Original Album Version 3:13)
5. I Believe In Love – Dee Dee Sharp Gamble (Original Album Version 4.00)
6. Easy, Easy, Got To Take It Easy – Teddy Pendergrass (Original Album Version 4.56)
7. I’m In Love Once Again – Jean Carn (Original Album Version 5.54)
8. Use Ta Be My Girl – The O’Jays (Original Single Version 3.55)
9. Strength Of One Man – The Jacksons (Original Album Version 3:57)
10. See You When I Git There – Lou Rawls (Original Album Version 4.29)
11. I Bet She Won’t Love You Like I Do – Jean Carn (Original Album Version 3:18)
12. Come On And Dance Dance Dance – Bunny Sigler (Original Album Version 5.23)
13. This Feeling Is Killing Me – The Jones Girls (Extended Single Version)
14. Let ‘Em In – Billy Paul (Original Single Version 3.25)
15. Picture Us – Bunny Sigler (Original Album Version 2.34)
16. Life Goes On – The Jones Girls (Original Album Version 4:31)
17. Lady Love – Lou Rawls (Original Album Version 4:03)
18. Where Will You Go When The Party’s Over? – Archie Bell & The Drells (Original Album Version 4:07)

CD 6
1. The More I Get, The More I Want – Teddy Pendergrass (Original Album Version 4.28)
2. Stop And Think It Over – Anthony White (Original Album Version 4.24)
3. Living Together – The Jacksons (Original Album Version 4.27)
4. (No, No) You Can’t Come Back Now – Jean Carn (Original Album Version 2.29)
5. You Can’t Hide From Yourself – Teddy Pendergrass (Original Album Version 4.08)
6. (I’m Just Thinking About) Cooling Out – Jerry Butler (Original Single Version 3.35)
7. Only The Strong Survive – Billy Paul (Original Single Version 3:29)
8. Use Ta Be My Guy – M.F.S.B. (Original Album Version 3.32)
9. I Don’t Love You Anymore – Teddy Pendergrass (Original Album Version 4.00)
10. To Prove I Love You – The O’Jays (Original Album Version 4.12)
11. Things Are Gonna Get Better – Bunny Sigler (Original Album Version 2.58)
12. Not The Staying Kind – Lou Rawls (Original Album Version 3.54)
13. Holdin’ On – Dexter Wansel (Original Album Version 4.54)
14. Don’t Let Love Get You Down – Archie Bell & The Drells (Original Album Version 4.21)
15. Let’s Clean Up The Ghetto – The Philadelphia All Stars (Original Album Version 4.46)
16. You’re Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else – The Jones Girls (Original Album Version 4.34)
17. What’s The Matter With The World? – Lou Rawls (Original Album Version 5.58)
18. When Somebody Loves You Back – Teddy Pendergrass (Original Album Version 4.59)

CD 7
1. Life On Mars – Dexter Wansel (Original Album Version 5.53)
2. Sonceré (The Infinite Hour Glass) – Michael Pedicin Jr. (Original Album Version 6.26)
3. Tight Money – Leon Huff (Original Album Version 4.38)
4. Compared To What – Billy Paul (Original Album Version 5.21)
5. For The Love of Money – Thad Jones & Mel Lewis (Original Album Version 4.09)
6. Something For Nothing – M.F.S.B. (Original Album Version 3.00)
7. Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be) – Patti LaBelle (Original Album Version 4.09)
8. Manhattan Skyline – M.F.S.B. (Original Album Version 4.49)
9. In Good Faith – Norman Harris (Original Album Version 5.15)
10. Reality – Monk Montgomery (Original Album Version 5.32)
11. Forever With You – Phyllis Hyman (Original Album Version 4.20)
12. My Favourite Person – The O’Jays (Original Album Version 4.17)
13. I Ain’t Jivin’, I’m Jammin’ – Leon Huff (Original Album Version 5.57)
14. Intro-Love Don’t Come Easy – Jean Carn (Original Album Version 5.09)
15. Mysteries of the World – M.F.S.B. (Original Album Version 5.31)
16. Theme from The Planets – Dexter Wansel (Original Album Version 4.53)
17. Malorie – Billy Paul (Original Album Version 3.40)
18. Set A Little Trap – Phyllis Hyman (Original Album Version 4.20)

CD 8
1. Come Go With Me – Teddy Pendergrass (Original Album Version 5.51)
2. Don’t Let It Go To Your Head – Jean Carn (Original Album Version 4.53)
3. Mine All Mine – The Stylistics (Original Album Version 4.53)
4. I’m In Love Again – Patti LaBelle (Original Album Version 5.41)
5. Brandy – The O’Jays (Original Album Version 4.06)
6. The Sweetest Pain – Dexter Wansel (Original Album Version 5.45)
7. Ain’t No Time Fa Nothing – The Futures (Original Album Version 5.31)
8. When I’m Gone – The Jones Girls (Original Album Version 4.53)
9. Turn Off The Lights – Teddy Pendergrass (Original Album Version 5.58)
10. I Can’t Stop (Turning You On) – Silk (Original Album Version 4.00)
11. Sooner Or Later – Billy Paul (Original Album Version 5.36)
12. I’ve Been Pushed Aside – McFadden & Whitehead (Original Album Version 5.14)
13. We Got Some Catchin’ Up To Do – Jean Carn (Original Album Version 5.04)
14. Maybe It’s Love This Time – The Stylistics (Original Album Version 4.11
15. Who Can I Run To (Ext Mix) – The Jones Girls (Original 12” Extended Mix 4.56)
16. Close The Door – Teddy Pendergrass (Original Album Version 3.37)
17. Children Of The Night – The Jones Girls (Original Album Version 5.13)
18. (You’re The One) Someone Special – The Futures (Original Album Version 4.17)

CD 9
1. Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now – McFadden & Whitehead (Original Album Version 6.07)
2. Was That All It Was – Jean Carn (Original 12” Mix 6.29)
3. Bring The Family Back – Billy Paul (Original Album Version 5:02)
4. Nights Over Egypt – The Jones Girls (Original Album Version 4.43)
5. Only You – Teddy Pendergrass (Original Album Version 3:35)
6. Put Our Heads Together – The O’Jays (Original Album Version 5:43)
7. Keep It Comin’ – The Jones Girls (Original Album Version 4:52)
8. I Heard It In A Love Song – McFadden & Whitehead (Original Album Version 5:15)
9. The Spirit’s In It – Patti LaBelle (Original Album Version 5:52)
10. Strut Your Funky Stuff – Frantique (Original Single Version 3:00)
11. What’s Your Name – The Stylistics (Original Album Version 4:55)
12. Dance Turned Into Romance – The Jones Girls (Original Album Version 4:31)
13. Strategy – Archie Bell & The Drells (Original Album Version 6:58)
14. I Love You Anyway – Dee Dee Sharp Gamble (Original Album Version 4:32)
15. Love T.K.O. – Teddy Pendergrass (Original Album Version 4:59)
16. Bet Your Lucky Star – Jean Carn (Original Album Version 4:53)
17. Let Me Be Good To You – Lou Rawls (Original Album Version 5:29)

CD 10
1. Love You Direct – The O’Jays (Original Album Version 3:57)
2. Ain’t You Had Enough Love – Phyllis Hyman (Original Album Version 4:17)
3. Somebody’s Gotta Move – The Dells (Original Album Version 5:09)
4. Do You Get Enough Love – Shirley Jones (Original Album Version 4:39)
5. First Time Together – Phyllis Hyman (Original Album Version 4:07)
6. I Can’t Forget You – Patti LaBelle (Original Album Version 4:33)
7. Hurry Up This Way Again – The Stylistics (Original Album Version 5:56)
8. Easy Money – Dee Dee Sharp Gamble (Original Album Version 4:06)
9. Summer Fling – The O’Jays (Original Album Version 4:53)
10. This Too Shall Pass – Phyllis Hyman (Original Album Version 5:29)
11. Baby Don’t Go Away Mad – The Dells (Original Album Version 4:41)
12. She Knew About Me – Shirley Jones (Original Album Version 4:35)
13. If Only You Knew – Patti LaBelle (Original Album Version 4:44)
14. Extraordinary Girl – The O’Jays (Original Single Version 3:36)
15. Heaven Only Knows – Teddy Pendergrass – (Original Album Version 4:13)
16. Baby Don’t Go, Yet – The Jones Girls – (Original Single Version 5:23)

For me,Christmas is coming early

pity the 10 disc set is mostly short or album versions. i love the extended versions

There was a Philly Soul box set released several years ago but I felt that it was incomplete.I'm glad I didn't buy it.It was better to wait a little longer for a "definitive" set that includes everything.This new one seems to be a step in that direction

unique said:

checkout the re-edits compilation

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a few years ago,I purchased this compilation.They have since released a volume 2....

SoulAlive said:

unique said:

checkout the re-edits compilation

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a few years ago,I purchased this compilation.They have since released a volume 2....

i got both of them too. tom moulton is the man when it comes to disco

just look at that tash. read it and weep tom selleck

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i posted about these in my two reissues threads that where marked as SPAM...

SoulAlive said:

PANDURITO said:

And the next installment is a 10 disc box set ready for next month!

more details,please!

Ness and I, have been talking about this for DAYS!! From what I heard so far, the tracks are awesome! Can't wait to get my hands on it.

shorttrini said:

SoulAlive said:

more details,please!

Ness and I, have been talking about this for DAYS!! From what I heard so far, the tracks are awesome! Can't wait to get my hands on it.

it looks impressive!! I'm gonna order my copy

PANDURITO said:

And the next installment is a 10 disc box set ready for next month!

for those interested in this set,it is only $70 at importcds.com but it's not available yet.Should be out in mid-May.

TD3 said:

You know you want that box set

SoulAlive said:

TD3 said:

You know you want that box set

thou protest too much

My CDs have been shipped

"Nights Over Egypt" by the Jones Girls (new remix by Tom Moulton)

"Back Stabbers" by the Ojays (new remix by Tom Moulton)

"This Time Baby" by the Ojays (new remix by Tom Moulton)

I must have this!

AlexdeParis said:

I must have this!

I'm going crazy,waiting for my copy to arrive in the next few days

Look how long some of these remixes are...."The Love I Lost" is over 12 minutes!