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Limited hardbook box set containing eight CDs plus 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 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 tag 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 12Inch 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 12Inch- The O'Jays - Back Stabbers / MFSB - Back Stabbers Album Tracks 1. Billy Paul -East [06 21] 2. Billy Paul- (If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? [02 42] 3. Billy Paul -This Is Your Life [04 16] 4. Billy Paul -Jesus Boy (You Only Look Like a Man) [04 17] 5. Billy Paul -Magic Carpet Ride [05 19] 6. Billy Paul -I Wish It Were Yesterday [03 50] 7. Billy Paul -Compared to What [05 20] 8. Billy Paul- Love Buddies [03 39] 9. Billy Paul -There's a Small Hotel [04 27] 1. Harold Melvin &am
