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• Satisfaction Guaranteed: The Sound of Philadelphia International Records Vol 2 / Various [Import]

• CD

Celebrating The 50th Anniversary In 2021 Of The Hugely Influential Philadelphia International Records. United Souls, In Conjunction With Legacy Recordings, The Catalogue Division Of Sony Music Entertainment, Is Delighted To Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of Philadelphia International Records With It's Eagerly-Anticipated Release Of Volume 2 In This Special Series: Satisfaction Guaranteed - The Sound Of Philadelphia International Records Vol 2. Following On From The Huge Acclaim For The First Volume 'Get On Board The Soul Train', The Second Volume In This Highly Sought After Limited Edition Series Covers Eight Albums Released By The Label During One Of It's Vital And Most Productive Years, 1973. Featuring Albums From Billy Paul, Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, The Three Degrees, The Intruders, Spiritual Concept As Well As One Of The Most Successful O'Jays' Titles, 'Ship Ahoy', This Collection Showcases A Label On A Meteoric Rise To Capture The Soul Of A Nation. The Series, In Which All Albums Are Re-Mastered From The Original Tapes, Maps The History Of Philadelphia International Records (PIR) Chronologically. Housed In A Stylish 48 Page Slip-Cased Book. It Also Includes A Numbered Certificate Of Authenticity, An Exclusive 12" Single Featuring Two Of The Central Stars Of The Philly Story And A Unique Poster. The Detailed 48 Page Hard Cover Book, Including Rare Photographs, Was Compiled And Curated In Association With PIR Artists, Engineers And Producers, With Liner Notes By Tony Cummings (Author Of 'The Sound Of Philadelphia') And A Foreword By Ralph Tee. Satisfaction Guaranteed - The Sound Of Philadelphia International Records Vol 2 Is Released As A Deluxe 8CD Book Set With Bonus 12" Single Via United Souls.These are the 8 albums that are included in this set:

Billy Paul - Feelin' Good At The Cadillac Club
The O'Jays - The O'Jays In Philadelphia
The Intruders - Super Hits
Spiritual Concept - Spiritual Concept
The Three Degrees - The Three Degrees
Harold Melvin & Blue Notes - Black and Blue
The O'Jays - Ship Ahoy
Billy Paul - War of the Gods

• - Disc 1 -
• 1 Billy Paul -Billy Boy [02:38]
• 2 Billy Paul- Missing You [02:45]
• 3 Billy Paul -Bluesette [03:02]
• 4 Billy Paul -On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever) [04:39]
• 5 Billy Paul -Just in Time [03:55]
• 6 Billy Paul- That's Life [04:05]
• 7 Billy Paul -Don't Think Twice, It's All Right [02:31]
• 8 Billy Paul -Feeling Good [08:30]
• 9 Billy Paul -Somewhere [03:37]
• - Disc 2 -
• 1 The O'Jays -One Night Affair [02:19]
• 2 The O'Jays -You're the Best Thing Since Candy [02:56]
• 3 The O'Jays -Branded Bad [02:54]
• 4 The O'Jays- I Should Be Your Lover [02:04]
• 5 The O'Jays -Looky Looky (Look at Me Girl) [02:46]
• 6 The O'Jays-Deeper (In Love with You) [02:40]
• 7 The O'Jays -Let Me in Your World [02:37]
• 8 The O'Jays- Just Can't Get Enough [02:09]
• 9 The O'Jays -I've Got the Groove [02:17]
• 10 The O'Jays -Medley: Little Green Apples / Something [04:33]
• 11 The O'Jays- It's Too Strong [03:04]
• - Disc 3 -
• 1 The Intruders -Cowboys to Girls [02:36]
• 2 The Intruders- Together [02:56]
• 3 The Intruders- (We'll Be) United [02:50]
• 4 The Intruders- Love Is Like a Baseball Game [02:44]
• 5 The Intruders- Slow Drag [02:25]
• 6 The Intruders -When We Get Married [03:19]
• 7 The Intruders- (Win, Place or Show) She's a Winner [02:24]
• 8 The Intruders -Sad Girl [01:53]
• 9 The Intruders -A Love That's Real [02:55]
• 10 The Intruders- Friends No More [02:56]
• 11 The Intruders- Gonna Be Strong [02:47]
• 12 The Intruders -Me Tarzan, You Jane [02:21]
• 13 The Intruders- Check Yourself [02:36]
• 14 The Intruders- I'll Always Love My Mama (Part I) [03:02]
• - Disc 4 -
• 1 Spiritual Concept - -Spiritual Sky [06:25]
• 2 Spiritual Concept - - Let's Take It All [03:24]
• 3 Spiritual Concept - -California Woman [08:33]
• 4 Spiritual Concept - - Where Are the Cares for Tomorrow [06:12]
• 5 Spiritual Concept - -Remedy [05:44] 6. Get It on [05:56]
• - Disc 5 -
• 1 The Three Degrees -Dirty Ol' Man [04:33]
• 2 The Three Degrees -Can't You See What You're Doing to Me [02:31]
• 3 The Three Degrees -A Woman Needs a Good Man [04:19]
• 4 The Three Degrees -When Will I See You Again [02:57]
• 5 The Three Degrees -I Didn't Know [02:50]
• 6 The Three Degrees- I Like Being a Woman [03:56]
• 7 The Three Degrees -If and When [07:07]
• 8 The Three Degrees -Year of Decision [02:42]
• - Disc 6 -
• 1 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -Cabaret [01:42]
• 2 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -The Love I Lost [06:24]
• 3 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -It All Depends on You [04:49]
• 4 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -Concentrate on Me [03:10]
• 5 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back) [03:27]
• 6 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -Is There a Place for Me [06:56]
• 7 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -I'm Weak for You [06:50]
• 8 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -I'm Comin' Home Tomorrow [06:11]
• - Disc 7 -
• 1 The O'Jays -Put Your Hands Together [04:07]
• 2 The O'Jays -Ship Ahoy [09:40]
• 3 The O'Jays -This Air I Breathe [03:52]
• 4 The O'Jays -You Got Your Hooks in Me [05:33]
• 5 The O'Jays -For the Love of Money [07:20]
• 6 The O'Jays -Now That We Found Love [04:41]
• 7 The O'Jays -Don't Call Me Brother [08:55]
• 8 The O'Jays -People Keep Tellin' Me [03:53]
• - Disc 8 -
• 1 Billy Paul - -I See the Light [06:13]
• 2 Billy Paul - -War of the Gods [10:07]
• 3 Billy Paul - -The Whole Town's Talking [04:47]
• 4 Billy Paul - -I Was Married [07:19]
• 5 Billy Paul - -Thanks for Saving My Life [02:58]
• 6 Billy Paul - -Peace Holy Peace [06:57]
• - Disc 9 - bonus 12" vinyl
• 1 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes - the Love I Lost [06:24]
• 2 The O'Jays - It's Too Strong [03:04]

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[Edited 9/5/21 22:53pm]

and yes,I already preordered it

The Little Rascals: The ClassicFlix Restorations, Vol. 3 (blu-ray)
release: October 19, 2021

Remastered, uncut, and beautifully restored, now you can see The Little Rascals like never before! With restorations so glorious, it will be like watching these iconic shorts for the first time!

From 1929 to 1931, Hal Roach's "Our Gang" series showcasing scruffy but lovable kids was among the studio's biggest successes in the new era of sound. But in 1932, the franchise would introduce one of the most beloved and durable members of the gang in George "Spanky" McFarland—so named because of his mother's constant admonitions of "Mustn't touch! Spanky, spanky!"

Director James Horne, having shot a reel's worth of test footage of the youngster (later recycled in Spanky [1932]), showed it to anyone and everyone on the Roach lot, and shortly afterward, "Spanky" made his modest debut in Free Eats (1932). But Roach, recognizing the cuteness and natural talent of McFarland, immediately promoted the three-year-old to major player status by titling the next short after the tot and using his allure for maximum mirth in classic outings like The Pooch, Hook & Ladder and Birthday Blues—all made in 1932 and all included in this set.

The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 3 contains the next 11 Our Gang sound shorts produced by Roach at the dawn of the "talkie era": Readin' and Writin' (1932) to Forgotten Babies (1933)—with each short newly scanned and restored from original Hal Roach 35mm film elements.

A must-have for any true Our Gang fan, Volume 3 features the talents of Dickie Moore, Bobby "Wheezer" Hutchins, Dorothy DeBorba, Matthew "Stymie" Beard, Kendall "Breezy Brisbane" McComas, and of course, George "Spanky" McFarland. This volume also includes a special treat with Our Gang alums Mickey Daniels, Mary Kornman, Joe Cobb and Allen “Farina” Hoskins featured in Fish Hooky (1933)!

SHORTS:

1932
Readin' and Writin'
Free Eats
Spanky
Choo-Choo!
The Pooch
Hook and Ladder
Free Wheeling
Birthday Blues
A Lad an' a Lamp

1933
Fish Hooky
Forgotten Babies

George Harrison - All Things Must Pass Super Deluxe (5CD + Blu-ray / 8LP)
release: August 6, 2021

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary, George Harrison’s, All Things Must Pass is being celebrated with a suite of new releases highlighted by a stunning new mix of the classic album by Grammy Award-winning mixer/engineer Paul Hicks, overseen by executive producer Dhani Harrison. The Super Deluxe Edition CD collects 70 tracks across 5 CDs including 47 (42 previously unreleased) demo recordings, session outtakes and studio jams all housed in a beautiful slipcase. A Blu-ray audio disc presenting the main album in hi-res stereo, 5.1 surround and Dolby Atmos is also featured. The collection contains a beautiful 56-page scrapbook curated by Olivia Harrison, with unseen imagery and memorabilia from the era, handwritten lyrics, diary entries, studio notes, tape box images, a comprehensive track-by-track and more. It also includes a replica of the original album poster.


Disc 1 (Main Album)

I’d Have You Anytime
My Sweet Lord
Wah-Wah
Isn’t It A Pity (Version One)
What Is Life
If Not For You
Behind That Locked Door
Let It Down
Run Of The Mill

Disc 2 (Main Album)

Beware Of Darkness
Apple Scruffs
Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)
Awaiting On You All
All Things Must Pass
I Dig Love
Art Of Dying
Isn’t It A Pity (Version Two)
Hear Me Lord
Out Of The Blue *
It’s Johnny’s Birthday *
Plug Me In *
I Remember Jeep *
Thanks For The Pepperoni *

* Newly Remastered/Original Mix

Disc 3 (Day 1 Demos – Tuesday 26 May 1970)

All Things Must Pass (Take 1) †
Behind That Locked Door (Take 2)
I Live For You (Take 1)
Apple Scruffs (Take 1)
What Is Life (Take 3)
Awaiting On You All (Take 1) †
Isn’t It A Pity (Take 2)
I’d Have You Anytime (Take 1)
I Dig Love (Take 1)
Going Down To Golders Green (Take 1)
Dehra Dun (Take 2)
Om Hare Om (Gopala Krishna) (Take 1)
Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll) (Take 2)
My Sweet Lord (Take 1) †
Sour Milk Sea (Take 1)

Disc 4 (Day 2 Demos – Wednesday 27 May 1970)

Run Of The Mill (Take 1) †
Art Of Dying (Take 1)
Everybody/Nobody (Take 1)
Wah-Wah (Take 1)
Window Window (Take 1)
Beautiful Girl (Take 1)
Beware Of Darkness (Take 1)
Let It Down (Take 1)
Tell Me What Has Happened To You (Take 1)
Hear Me Lord (Take 1)
Nowhere To Go (Take 1)
Cosmic Empire (Take 1)
Mother Divine (Take 1)
I Don’t Want To Do It (Take 1)
If Not For You (Take 1)

† Previously Released

Disc 5 (Session Outtakes and Jams)

Isn’t It A Pity (Take 14)
Wah-Wah (Take 1)
I’d Have You Anytime (Take 5)
Art Of Dying (Take 1)
Isn’t It A Pity (Take 27)
If Not For You (Take 2)
Wedding Bells (Are Breaking Up That Old Gang Of Mine) (Take 1)
What Is Life (Take 1)
Beware Of Darkness (Take 8)
Hear Me Lord (Take 5)
Let It Down (Take 1)
Run Of The Mill (Take 36)
Down To the River (Rocking Chair Jam) (Take 1)
Get Back (Take 1)
Almost 12 Bar Honky Tonk (Take 1)
It’s Johnny’s Birthday (Take 1)
Woman Don’t You Cry For Me (Take 5)

Blu-ray Audio Disc (Main Album Only; Surround, Atmos, Hi-Res)

I’d Have You Anytime
My Sweet Lord
Wah-Wah
Isn’t It A Pity (Version One)
What Is Life
If Not For You
Behind That Locked Door
Let It Down
Run Of The Mill
Beware Of Darkness
Apple Scruffs
Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)
Awaiting On You All
All Things Must Pass
I Dig Love
Art Of Dying
Isn’t It A Pity (Version Two)
Hear Me Lord
Out Of The Blue
It’s Johnny’s Birthday
Plug Me In
I Remember Jeep
Thanks For The Pepperoni

The Super Deluxe Edition LP contains:
70 tracks across 8 LPs (180g), including 47 demo recordings (42 are previously unreleased), demo recordings, session outtakes and studio jams all housed in a beautiful slipcase.

60 page scrapbook curated by Olivia Harrison, with unseen imagery and memorabilia from the era: handwritten lyrics, diary entries, studio notes, tape box images, a comprehensive track-by-track and more.

Replica of the original album poster.

the aforementioned 'Complete Carnegie Hall' box set by Chicago....with 16 CDs!

SoulAlive said:

It’s just a shame that the Commodores’ catalog is being neglected.It's not like their music wasn’t popular.They were HUGE in the late 70s! I can name numerous lesser bands and artists who have big,multi-disc box sets on the market

SoulAlive said:

kitbradley said:

SoulAlive said:

• Satisfaction Guaranteed: The Sound of Philadelphia International Records Vol 2 / Various [Import]

• CD

Celebrating The 50th Anniversary In 2021 Of The Hugely Influential Philadelphia International Records. United Souls, In Conjunction With Legacy Recordings, The Catalogue Division Of Sony Music Entertainment, Is Delighted To Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of Philadelphia International Records With It's Eagerly-Anticipated Release Of Volume 2 In This Special Series: Satisfaction Guaranteed - The Sound Of Philadelphia International Records Vol 2. Following On From The Huge Acclaim For The First Volume 'Get On Board The Soul Train', The Second Volume In This Highly Sought After Limited Edition Series Covers Eight Albums Released By The Label During One Of It's Vital And Most Productive Years, 1973. Featuring Albums From Billy Paul, Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, The Three Degrees, The Intruders, Spiritual Concept As Well As One Of The Most Successful O'Jays' Titles, 'Ship Ahoy', This Collection Showcases A Label On A Meteoric Rise To Capture The Soul Of A Nation. The Series, In Which All Albums Are Re-Mastered From The Original Tapes, Maps The History Of Philadelphia International Records (PIR) Chronologically. Housed In A Stylish 48 Page Slip-Cased Book. It Also Includes A Numbered Certificate Of Authenticity, An Exclusive 12" Single Featuring Two Of The Central Stars Of The Philly Story And A Unique Poster. The Detailed 48 Page Hard Cover Book, Including Rare Photographs, Was Compiled And Curated In Association With PIR Artists, Engineers And Producers, With Liner Notes By Tony Cummings (Author Of 'The Sound Of Philadelphia') And A Foreword By Ralph Tee. Satisfaction Guaranteed - The Sound Of Philadelphia International Records Vol 2 Is Released As A Deluxe 8CD Book Set With Bonus 12" Single Via United Souls.These are the 8 albums that are included in this set:

Billy Paul - Feelin' Good At The Cadillac Club
The O'Jays - The O'Jays In Philadelphia
The Intruders - Super Hits
Spiritual Concept - Spiritual Concept
The Three Degrees - The Three Degrees
Harold Melvin & Blue Notes - Black and Blue
The O'Jays - Ship Ahoy
Billy Paul - War of the Gods

• - Disc 1 -
• 1 Billy Paul -Billy Boy [02:38]
• 2 Billy Paul- Missing You [02:45]
• 3 Billy Paul -Bluesette [03:02]
• 4 Billy Paul -On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever) [04:39]
• 5 Billy Paul -Just in Time [03:55]
• 6 Billy Paul- That's Life [04:05]
• 7 Billy Paul -Don't Think Twice, It's All Right [02:31]
• 8 Billy Paul -Feeling Good [08:30]
• 9 Billy Paul -Somewhere [03:37]
• - Disc 2 -
• 1 The O'Jays -One Night Affair [02:19]
• 2 The O'Jays -You're the Best Thing Since Candy [02:56]
• 3 The O'Jays -Branded Bad [02:54]
• 4 The O'Jays- I Should Be Your Lover [02:04]
• 5 The O'Jays -Looky Looky (Look at Me Girl) [02:46]
• 6 The O'Jays-Deeper (In Love with You) [02:40]
• 7 The O'Jays -Let Me in Your World [02:37]
• 8 The O'Jays- Just Can't Get Enough [02:09]
• 9 The O'Jays -I've Got the Groove [02:17]
• 10 The O'Jays -Medley: Little Green Apples / Something [04:33]
• 11 The O'Jays- It's Too Strong [03:04]
• - Disc 3 -
• 1 The Intruders -Cowboys to Girls [02:36]
• 2 The Intruders- Together [02:56]
• 3 The Intruders- (We'll Be) United [02:50]
• 4 The Intruders- Love Is Like a Baseball Game [02:44]
• 5 The Intruders- Slow Drag [02:25]
• 6 The Intruders -When We Get Married [03:19]
• 7 The Intruders- (Win, Place or Show) She's a Winner [02:24]
• 8 The Intruders -Sad Girl [01:53]
• 9 The Intruders -A Love That's Real [02:55]
• 10 The Intruders- Friends No More [02:56]
• 11 The Intruders- Gonna Be Strong [02:47]
• 12 The Intruders -Me Tarzan, You Jane [02:21]
• 13 The Intruders- Check Yourself [02:36]
• 14 The Intruders- I'll Always Love My Mama (Part I) [03:02]
• - Disc 4 -
• 1 Spiritual Concept - -Spiritual Sky [06:25]
• 2 Spiritual Concept - - Let's Take It All [03:24]
• 3 Spiritual Concept - -California Woman [08:33]
• 4 Spiritual Concept - - Where Are the Cares for Tomorrow [06:12]
• 5 Spiritual Concept - -Remedy [05:44] 6. Get It on [05:56]
• - Disc 5 -
• 1 The Three Degrees -Dirty Ol' Man [04:33]
• 2 The Three Degrees -Can't You See What You're Doing to Me [02:31]
• 3 The Three Degrees -A Woman Needs a Good Man [04:19]
• 4 The Three Degrees -When Will I See You Again [02:57]
• 5 The Three Degrees -I Didn't Know [02:50]
• 6 The Three Degrees- I Like Being a Woman [03:56]
• 7 The Three Degrees -If and When [07:07]
• 8 The Three Degrees -Year of Decision [02:42]
• - Disc 6 -
• 1 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -Cabaret [01:42]
• 2 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -The Love I Lost [06:24]
• 3 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -It All Depends on You [04:49]
• 4 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -Concentrate on Me [03:10]
• 5 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back) [03:27]
• 6 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -Is There a Place for Me [06:56]
• 7 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -I'm Weak for You [06:50]
• 8 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -I'm Comin' Home Tomorrow [06:11]
• - Disc 7 -
• 1 The O'Jays -Put Your Hands Together [04:07]
• 2 The O'Jays -Ship Ahoy [09:40]
• 3 The O'Jays -This Air I Breathe [03:52]
• 4 The O'Jays -You Got Your Hooks in Me [05:33]
• 5 The O'Jays -For the Love of Money [07:20]
• 6 The O'Jays -Now That We Found Love [04:41]
• 7 The O'Jays -Don't Call Me Brother [08:55]
• 8 The O'Jays -People Keep Tellin' Me [03:53]
• - Disc 8 -
• 1 Billy Paul - -I See the Light [06:13]
• 2 Billy Paul - -War of the Gods [10:07]
• 3 Billy Paul - -The Whole Town's Talking [04:47]
• 4 Billy Paul - -I Was Married [07:19]
• 5 Billy Paul - -Thanks for Saving My Life [02:58]
• 6 Billy Paul - -Peace Holy Peace [06:57]
• - Disc 9 - bonus 12" vinyl
• 1 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes - the Love I Lost [06:24]
• 2 The O'Jays - It's Too Strong [03:04]

I think Sony would do well to reissue the 10 CD Philly 40th Annivesary box set and add on a couple more discs of 12" mixes & previously unreleased material. According to the liner notes on the original box set, there is a wealth of vault material that still hasnt seen the light of day. I would be more interested in that instead of these over priced sets that are not offering up anything new.

Yeah,I would definitely love to have more rare,previously unreleased stuff from the Philadelphia International vaults.These sets are really nice,though,and I just can't resist