The Sound of Philadelphia - Vol 2: Satisfaction Guaranteed / 8CD+12-inch box set

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8CD box set with bonus 12-inch • Remastered albums • 50th anniversary • Strictly limited to 2500 copies

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 its 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 its 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.

This edition is strictly limited to 2500 copies and will be released on 19 November 2021.

CD 1 - Billy Paul - Feelin' Good At The Cadillac Club

1. Billy Boy [02:38]
2. Missing You [02:45]
3. Bluesette [03:02]
4. On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever) [04:39]
5. Just In Time [03:55]
6. That`s Life [04:05]
7. Don`t Think Twice, It`s All Right [02:31]
8. Feeling Good [08:30]
9. Somewhere [03:37]

CD 2 - The O' Jays - In Philadelphia

1. One Night Affair [02:19]
2. You`re the Best Thing Since Candy [02:56]
3. Branded Bad [02:54]
4. I Should Be Your Lover [02:04]
5. Looky Looky (Look at Me Girl) [02:46]
6. Deeper (In Love with You) [02:40]
7. Let Me In Your World [02:37]
8. Just Can`t Get Enough [02:09]
9. I`ve Got the Groove [02:17]
10. Medley: Little Green Apples / Something [04:33]
11. It`s Too Strong [03:04]

CD 3 - The Intruders - Super Hits

1. Cowboys to Girls [02:36]
2. Together [02:56]
3. (We`ll Be) United [02:50]
4. Love Is Like a Baseball Game [02:44]
5. Slow Drag [02:25]
6. When We Get Married [03:19]
7. (Win, Place or Show) She`s a Winner [02:24]
8. Sad Girl [01:53]
9. A Love That`s Real [02:55]
10. Friends No More [02:56]
11. Gonna Be Strong [02:47]
12. Me Tarzan, You Jane [02:21]
13. Check Yourself [02:36]
14. I`ll Always Love My Mama (Part I) [03:02]

DISC 4 - Spiritual Concept - Spiritual Concept

1. Spiritual Sky [06:25]
2. Let`s Take It All [03:24]
3. California Woman [08:33]
4. Where Are the Cares for Tomorrow [06:12]
5. Remedy [05:44] 6. Get It On [05:56]

CD 5 - The Three Degrees - The Three Degrees

1. Dirty Ol` Man [04:33]
2. Can`t You See What You`re Doing To Me [02:31]
3. A Woman Needs A Good Man [04:19]
4. When Will I See You Again [02:57]
5. I Didn`t Know [02:50]
6. I Like Being A Woman [03:56]
7. If And When [07:07]
8. Year Of Decision [02:42]

CD 6 - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Black & Blue

1. Cabaret [01:42]
2. The Love I Lost [06:24]
3. It All Depends On You [04:49]
4. Concentrate On Me [03:10]
5. Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back) [03:27]
6. Is There a Place for Me [06:56]
7. I`m Weak for You [06:50]
8. I`m Comin` Home Tomorrow [06:11]

CD 7 - The O'Jays - Ship Ahoy

1. Put Your Hands Together [04:07]
2. Ship Ahoy [09:40]
3. This Air I Breathe [03:52]
4. You Got Your Hooks In Me [05:33]
5. For the Love of Money [07:20]
6. Now That We Found Love [04:41]
7. Don`t Call Me Brother [08:55]
8. People Keep Tellin` Me [03:53]

CD 8 - Billy Paul - War Of The Gods

1. I See the Light [06:13]
2. War of the Gods [10:07]
3. The Whole Town`s Talking [04:47]
4. I Was Married [07:19]
5. Thanks for Saving My Life [02:58]
6. Peace Holy Peace [06:57]

12” Single

SIDE A
1. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – The Love I Lost [06:24]
SIDE B
1. The O’Jays – It’s Too Strong [03:04]