8CD Book set with bonus 12 inch single. United Souls, in conjunction with Sony Legacy Recordings, is delighted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia International Records with the eagerly anticipated release of Get On Board The Soul Train - The Sound Of Philadelphia International Records Volume 1. This is the first volume in a limited edition series which covers the first eight studio albums released by the label from 1971-1973. The series, in which all album are re-mastered from the original tapes, will map the history of Philadelphia International Records chronologically. Housed in a stylish 48 page slipcased book, the edition is strictly limited to 2500 copies. It also includes a numbered certificate of authenticity, an exclusive 12" single 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. The eight classic albums included in Volume 1 comprise: Billy Paul - Going East/Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - I Miss You/The O'Jays - Back Stabbers/Billy Paul - 360 Degrees of Billy Paul/Dick Jensen - Dick Jensen/The Intruders - Save the Children/MFSB - MFSB/Billy Paul - Ebony Woman. Exclusive 12"- The O'Jays - Back Stabbers / MFSB - Back Stabbers

Tracklist:

Billy Paul -East [06:21]
Billy Paul- (If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? [02:42]
Billy Paul -This Is Your Life [04:16]
Billy Paul -Jesus Boy (You Only Look Like a Man) [04:17]
Billy Paul -Magic Carpet Ride [05:19]
Billy Paul -I Wish It Were Yesterday [03:50]
Billy Paul -Compared to What [05:20]
Billy Paul- Love Buddies [03:39]
Billy Paul -There's a Small Hotel [04:27]
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -I Miss You [08:36]
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -Ebony Woman [03:40]
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -Yesterday I Had the Blues [07:32]
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -If You Don't Know Me By Now [03:26]
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -Be for Real [07:29]
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -Let Me Into Your World [02:40]
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes -Let It Be You [03:32]
The O'Jays -When the World's at Peace [05:18]
The O'Jays -Back Stabbers [03:06]
The O'Jays -Who Am I [05:11]
The O'Jays -(They Call Me) Mr. Lucky [03:19]
The O'Jays -Time to Get Down [02:52]
The O'Jays -992 Arguments [06:06]
The O'Jays -Listen to the Clock on the Wall [03:46]
The O'Jays -Shiftless, Shady, Jealous Kind of People [03:36]
The O'Jays -Sunshine [03:42]
The O'Jays -Love Train [02:58]
Billy Paul - 360 Degrees of Billy Paul
Billy Paul -Brown Baby [04:36]
Billy Paul- I'm Just a Prisoner [08:05]
Billy Paul -It's Too Late [04:33]
Billy Paul -Me and Mrs. Jones [04:45]
Billy Paul -Am I Black Enough for You? [05:18]
Billy Paul -Let's Stay Together [06:27]
Billy Paul -Your Song [06:32]
Billy Paul- I'm Gonna Make It This Time [04:24]
Dick Jensen -A Penny for Your Thoughts [03:02]
Dick Jensen- I Don't Want to Cry [02:49]
Dick Jensen -Three Cheers to Love [03:27]
Dick Jensen- Fat Mama [02:14]
Dick Jensen- New York City's a Lonely Town [03:07]
Dick Jensen- 32nd Street [02:59]
Dick Jensen -Going Up on the Mountain [02:53]
Dick Jensen -Peace of Mind [02:47]
Dick Jensen -Shall We Gather By the Water [02:32]
Dick Jensen -Tamika (Come Back Later) [02:57]
The Intruders -Save the Children [06:58]
The Intruders -Mother and Child Reunion [04:04]
The Intruders- I Wanna Know Your Name [05:50]
The Intruders -To Be Happy Is the Real Thing [03:28]
The Intruders -I'll Always Love My Mama [06:37]
The Intruders -Memories Are Here to Stay [03:15]
The Intruders -Teardrops [05:07]
The Intruders -Hang on in There [03:21]
MFSB-Freddie's Dead [07:09]
MFSB -Family Affair [04:21]
MFSB -Something for Nothing [03:00]
MFSB -Back Stabbers [06:30]
MFSB -Lay in Low [03:44]
MFSB -Poinciana [05:57]
Billy Paul -Ebony Woman [02:50]
Billy Paul -MRS. Robinson [04:30]
Billy Paul -The Windmills of Your Mind [08:00]
Billy Paul -Everyday People [03:55]
Billy Paul -Let's Fall in Love All Over Again [03:50]
Billy Paul -Windy [03:50]
Billy Paul -Psychedelic Sally [02:58]
Billy Paul -Traces [04:01]
Billy Paul -Proud Mary [02:23]
The O'Jays -Back Stabbers [03:07]
The O'Jays -Back Stabbers [04:53]

UPC: 636551820851
Label: United Souls
Release Date: 5.28.21
Format: CD

Various Artists - Get On Board The Soul Train: The Sound Of Philadelphia International Records Volume 1 (8CD Book Set with Bonus 12in Single)