Hot on the heels of Philadelphia International Classics: The Tom Moulton Remixes we're proud to announce the forthcoming release of.......

Philadelphia International: The 40th Anniversary Box Set

Harmless HURTBOX001 Release Date: 21st May 2012

Following on from the recent Top 40 album 'Philadelphia International: The Re-Edits" and the Current No.21 album 'Philadelphia International Classics: The Tom Moulton Remixes', it gives us great pleasure to introduce Philadelphia International: The 40th Anniversary Box Set - the most complete and comprehensive study of the Philadelphia International catalogue to date.

We invited world acknowledged Philadelphia International expert Ralph Tee to return to compile his second Box Set for the label following his previous ground-breaking 14 x vinyl LP box set in 1986 (over 25 years ago) which still regularly sells for £100+ on e-bay and throughout collectors circles. This time Ralph has the added benefit of a further 25 years of experience studying the Philadelphia International operation and a lot more time to play with over twelve and a half hours of pure quality music from one of the greatest labels of all time.

Also included within the package will be a 60 page full-size booklet containing full sleeve notes and track details from Ralph Tee (Ralph is also author of the definitive "Who's Who In Soul Music") which will also include a number of archive photos and key album scans.

We are also proud to include within the booklet for the first time ever, a fully comprehensive complete discography of all U.S. Philadelphia International and related labels compiled by Philadelphia International expert David Grimes (aka 'Phillydave'). An absolute must for all Philly collectors and especially Philadelphia International archivists as there has never been an officially printed full discography before.

All recordings will be fully re-mastered to the highest quality.

We will be doing a series of specially commissioned film clips of both Ralph Tee and Richard Searling interviewing Philadelphia International co-founder Kenny Gamble. This will be distributed via various social network forums, blogs and You Tube in the weeks leading up to release.

Track Listing

CD 1

1. Zach's Fanfare # 2 Original Album Version 1.03 M.F.S.B.

2. K-Jee Original Album Version 4.12 M.F.S.B.

3. T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia) Original Single Version 3.17 M.F.S.B. feat The Three Degrees

4. Message In The Music Original Single Version 3.21 The O'Jays

5. Sexy Original Single Version 3:10 M.F.S.B.

6. Let's Groove Original Single Version 3.03 Archie Bell & The Drells

7. Backstabbers Original Single Version 3:03 The O'Jays

8. The Love I Lost Original Single Version 3.32 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

9. When Will I See You Again Original Single Version 2.57 The Three Degrees

10. I Love Music Original Album Version 6.51 The O'Jays

11. I'll Always Love My Mama Original Single Version 2.41 The Intruders

12. Year Of Decision Original Single Version 2:38 The Three Degrees

13. The Soul City Walk Original Single Version 3.08 Archie Bell & The Drells

14. Bad Luck Original Album Version 6.24 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

15. Do It Any Way You Wanna Original Single Version 3:14 People's Choice

16. Philly Jump Original Album Version 5.06 Instant Funk

17. Take Good Care Of Yourself Original Single Version 3.03 The Three Degrees

18. Love Is The Message Original Album Version 6.36 M.F.S.B.

19. Show You The Way To Go Original Single Version 3.28 The Jacksons

20. Darlin' Darlin' Baby Original Album Version 4:17 The O'Jays

Running Time CD1: 75.45

CD 2

1. Win Place or Show (She's A Winner) Original Single Version 2.27 The Intruders

2. 992 Arguments Original Single Version 2.21 The O'Jays

3. Dirty Ol' Man Original Single Version 3.12 The Three Degrees

4. Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Take Your Love Back Original Single Version 3.26 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

5. Love Train Original Album Version 6.15 The O'Jays

6. Get Down With The Philly Sound Original Album Version 4.29 M.F.S.B.

7. Jam Jam Jam (All Night Long) Original Album Version 3.37 People's Choice

8. A Nice Girl Like You Original Album Version 3.20 The Intruders

9. If You Don't Know Me By Now Original Single Version 3.23 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

10. Me & Mrs Jones Original Album Version 4.47 Billy Paul

11. Wake Up Everybody Original Album Version 7.31 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

12. For The Love Of Money Original Single Version 3.32 The O'Jays

13. Don't Leave Me This Way Original Album Version 6.05 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

14. Livin' For The Weekend Original Single Version 2.52 The O'Jays

15. You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine Original Album Version 4:27 Lou Rawls

16. Free Love Original Album Version 4:02 Jean Carn

17. People Power Original Album Version 4:17 Billy Paul

18. Nobody Could Take Your Place Original Album Version 5:01 Dee Dee Sharp Gamble

Running Time CD 2: 75.34

CD 3

1. You're The Reason Why Original Single Version 3.03 The Ebonys

2. Days Go By Original Single Version 2.36 Bobby Bennett

3. New York City's A Lonely Town Original Album Version 3.07 Dick Jensen

4. Stop And Think Original Single Version 3.07 The Trammps

5. One Day Of Peace Original Single Version 2.48 Love Committee

6. The Devil Made Me Do It Original Single Version 4.30 Robert Upchurch

7. Who In The World Original Single Version 3.59 The Ethics

8. Do You Like The Way I Love Original Single Version 3.04 The Ebonys

9. Never Let You Get Away From Me Extended Single Version 4.33 Anthony White

10. I'm A Changed Person Original Single Version 3.13 Kaleidoscope

11. If You Move, You Lose Original Single Version 2.57 Carolyn Crawford

12. I'm So Glad I'm Me 3:03 Original Album Version 3.01 The Ebonys

13. Can't Believe That You Love Me Original Album Version 3.53 Bunny Sigler

14. You Bring Out The Best In Me Original Single Version 3.15 Derek & Cyndi

15. Hey Baby Original Single Version 2.52 Anthony White

16. Where Do We Go From Here Original Album Version 4.27 The Trammps

17. Good & Plenty Original Album Version 2.41 Carolyn Crawford

18. Yellow Sunshine Original Album Version 4.07 Yellow Sunshine

19. To Be Happy Is The Real Thing Original Album Version 3.22 The Intruders

20. It's Forever Original Single Version 4.32 The Ebonys

Running Time CD 3: 69.41

CD 4

1. Where Are All My Friends Original Single Version 3:20 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

2. Summertime And I'm Feeling Mellow Original Album Version 4.04 M.F.S.B.

3. Let Life Flow Original Album Version 4:29 The O'Jays

4. If You Wanna Go Back Original Album Version 3:20 Jean Carn

5. It's Hard Not To Like You Original Album Version 3:59 Archie Bell & The Drells

6. Party Time Man Original Album Version 5:13 The Futures

7. Everyone's A Star Original Album Version 5:41 The Intruders

8. Your Love Is Good Original Album Version 2:52 Bunny Sigler

9. The Whole Town's Talking Original Album Version 4:44 Billy Paul

10. So Glad I'm The One Original Album Version 3:15 Instant Funk

11. Keep On Lovin' You Original Album Version 3:40 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

12. Yes You Need Love Original Album Version 3:32 Anthony White

13. It Ain't Reggae (But It's Funky) Original Album Version 3:44 Instant Funk

14. (You're The One) Someone Special Original Album Version 4.16 The Futures

15. Keep Smilin' Original Album Version 5:55 Bunny Sigler

16. I'm In Love Once Again Original Album Version 5.53 Jean Carn

17. The Whole Town's Laughing At Me Original Album Version 4:27 Teddy Pendergrass

18. Sooner Or Later Original Album Version 5.35 Billy Paul

Running Time CD4: 78.33

CD 5

1. Let's Make A Baby Original Album Version 3:48 Billy Paul

2. Now That We Found Love Original Single Version 3.07 The O'Jays

3. Blues Away Original Album Version 3.12 The Jacksons

4. I Believe In Love Original Album Version 3.56 Dee Dee Sharp Gamble

5. Easy, Easy, Got To Take It Easy Original Album Version 4.53 Teddy Pendergrass

6. I Bet She Won't Love You Like I Do Original Album Version 3.16 Jean Carn

7. Use To Be My Girl Original Single Version 3.21 The O'Jays

8. Strength Of One Man Original Album Version 3.54 The Jacksons

9. See You When I Git There Original Single Version 3.07 Lou Rawls

10. Only You Original Album Version 5.05 Teddy Pendergrass

11. Intro/My Love Don't Come Easy Original Album Version 5.07 Jean Carn

12. Come On And Dance Dance Dance Original Album Version 5.28 Bunny Sigler

13. This Feeling Is Killing Me Original Album Version 3.30 The Jones Girls

14. Let 'Em In Original Single Version 3.32 Billy Paul

15. Picture Us Original Album Version 2.34 Bunny Sigler

16. Life Goes On Original Album Version 4.29 The Jones Girls

17. Lady Love Original Album Version 4.00 Lou Rawls

18. Where Will You Go When The Party's Over? Original Album Version 4.07 Archie Bell & The Drells

Running Time CD5: 71.02

CD 6

1. The More I Get, The More I Want Original Album Version 4.27 Teddy Pendergrass

2. Stop And Think It Over Original Album Version 4.24 Anthony White

3. Living Together Original Album Version 4.26 The Jacksons

4. (No, No) You Can't Come Back Now Original Album Version 2.28 Jean Carn

5. You Can't Hide From Yourself Original Album Version 4.06 Teddy Pendergrass

6. (I'm Just Thinking About) Cooling Out Original Single Version 3.35 Jerry Butler

7. Only The Strong Survive Original Single Version 3:25 Billy Paul

8. Use Ta Be My Guy Original Album Version 5.13 M.F.S.B.

9. I Don't Love You Anymore Original Album Version 3.59 Teddy Pendergrass

10. To Prove I Love You Original Album Version 4.11 The O'Jays

11. Things Are Gonna Get Better Original Album Version 2.55 Bunny Sigler

12. Not The Staying Kind Original Album Version 3.52 Lou Rawls

13. Holdin' On Original Album Version 4.52 Dexter Wansel

14. Don't Let Love Get You Down Original Album Version 4.20 Archie Bell & The Drells

15. Let's Clean Up The Ghetto Original Album Version 4.51 The Philadelphia All Stars

16. You're Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else Original Album Version 4.30 The Jones Girls

17. What's The Matter With The World? Original Album Version 5.56 Lou Rawls

18. When Somebody Loves You Back Original Album Version 4.58 Teddy Pendergrass

Running Time CD6: 78.57

CD 7

1. Life On Mars Original Album Version 5.51 Dexter Wansel

2. Soncer (The Infinite Hour Glass) Original Album Version 6.20 Michael Pedicin Jr.

3. Tight Money Original Album Version 4.48 Leon Huff

4. Compared To What Original Album Version 5.20 Billy Paul

5. For The Love of Money Original Album Version 4.12 Thad Jones & Mel Lewis

6. Something For Nothing Original Album Version 2.58 M.F.S.B.

7. Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be) Original Album Version 4.06 Patti LaBelle

8. Manhattan Skyline Original Album Version 4.47 M.F.S.B.

9. In Good Faith Original Album Version 5.12 Norman Harris

10. Reality Original Album Version 5.36 Monk Montgomery

11. Forever With You Original Album Version 4.18 Phyllis Hyman

12. My Favourite Person Original Album Version 4.14 The Rojas

13. I Ain't Jivin', I'm Jammin' Original Album Version 5.55 Leon Huff

14. Mysteries of the World Original Album Version 5.28 M.F.S.B.

15. Theme from The Planets Original Album Version 4.52 Dexter Wansel

16. Malorie Original Album Version 3.46 Billy Paul

Running Time CD7: 78.16

CD 8

1. Come Go With Me Original Album Version 5.48 Teddy Pendergrass

2. Don't Let It Go To Your Head Original Album Version 4.51 Jean Carn

3. Mine All Mine Original Album Version 4.31 The Stylistics

4. I'm In Love Again Original Album Version 5.52 Patti LaBelle

5. Brandy Original Album Version 4.13 The O'Jays

6. The Sweetest Pain Original Album Version 5.42 Dexter Wansel

7. Ain't No Time Fa Nothing Original Album Version 5.29 The Futures

8. When I'm Gone Original Album Version 4.48 The Jones Girls

9. Turn Off The Lights Original Album Version 5.54 Teddy Pendergrass

10. I Can't Stop (Turning You On) Original Album Version 3.56 Silk

11. I've Been Pushed Aside Original Album Version 5.11 McFadden & Whitehead

12. We Got Some Catchin' Up To Do Original Album Version 5.02 Jean Carn

13. Maybe It's Love This Time Original Album Version 4.09 The Stylistics

14. Who Can I Run To Original 12" Extended Mix 4.43 The Jones Girls

15. Close The Door Original Album Version 3.33 Teddy Pendergrass

16. Children Of The Night Original Album Version 5.12 The Jones Girls

Running Time CD8: 79.22

CD 9

1. Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now Original Album Version 7.01 McFadden & Whitehead

2. Was That All It Was Original 12" Mix 6.28 Jean Carn

3. Bring The Family Back Original Album Version 5.00 Billy Paul

4. Nights Over Egypt Original Album Version 4.40 The Jones Girls

5. Put Our Heads Together Original Album Version 5.41 The O'Jays

6. Keep It Comin' Original Album Version 4.48 The Jones Girls

7. I Heard It In A Love Song Original Album Version 5.11 McFadden & Whitehead

8. The Spirit's In It Original Album Version 5.49 Patti LaBelle

9. Strut Your Funky Stuff Original Single Version 3.37 Frantique

10. What's Your Name Original Album Version 4.53 The Stylistics

11. Dance Turned Into Romance Original Album Version 4.28 The Jones Girls

12. Strategy Original Album Version 6.55 Archie Bell & The Drells

13. I Love You Anyway Original Album Version 4.30 Dee Dee Sharp Gamble

14. Betcha Lucky Star Original Album Version 4.51 Jean Carn

15. Let Me Be Good To You Original Album Version 5.28 Lou Rawls

Running Time CD9: 79.48

CD 10

1. Love You Direct Original Album Version 3.51 The O'Jays

2. Ain't You Had Enough Love Original Album Version 4.13 Phyllis Hyman

3. Somebody's Gotta Move Original Album Version 5.12 The Dells

4. Do You Get Enough Love Original Album Version 4.36 Shirley Jones

5. First Time Together Original Album Version 4.03 Phyllis Hyman

6. I Can't Forget You Original Album Version 4.30 Patti LaBelle

7. Hurry Up This Way Again Original Album Version 5.53 The Stylistics

8. Easy Money Original Album Version 4.03 Dee Dee Sharp Gamble

9. Summer Fling Original Album Version 4.49 The O'Jays

10. This Too Shall Pass Original Album Version 5.27 Phyllis Hyman

11. Baby Don't Go Away Mad Original Album Version 4.38 The Dells

12. She Knew About Me Original Album Version 4.35 Shirley Jones

13. If Only You Knew Original Album Version 4.44 Patti LaBelle

14. Extraordinary Girl Original Single Version 5.19 The O'Jays

15. Heaven Only Knows Original Album Version 4.07 Teddy Pendergrass

16. Baby Don't Go, Yet Original Single Version 5.23 The Jones Girls

Running Time CD10: 75.54

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Not a bad year for Philly ay?

Ian D

Edited April 22, 201213 yr by Ian Dewhirst

I'm sure Demon could also have put it out on vinyl, with a couple of the LP tracks on limited edition 45 ...

..... BUT what would have been the point ????

This release is meant for music fans in general not OVO NS dinosaurs.

It's been bugging me because the box set kept reminding me of something. I figured it out today, it looks like a large box of John Player Special cigarettes circa 1980

You're absolutely right Dave. It was bugging me as well LOL.....

Ian D

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philadelphia-International-Roots-Various-Artists/dp/B007O3VOD8/ref=pd_ys_qtk_fr_2?pf_rd_p=217325991&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=home&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=19J94WX3GE27NGAXQ61Z

how about a track listing on this one?

PM'D you Mr Dewhirst.

Kegsy