Various Artists - Solar the Ultimate 12Inch Collection / Various - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The S.O.L.A.R. Records tag (acronym for Sounds of Los Angeles Records) was founded in 1977 by Dick Griffey, which quickly became one of the most important disco, R&B, and dance music imprints of the late 1970s and 1980s. Shalamar were the tag's best selling act. The InchSOLAR soundInch was a collective effort, with artists working on each other's sessions. Sylvers was the producer behind the trademark SOLAR sound funky, progressive dance music infused with soul and disco. This excellent 2X CD compilation showcases rare 12Inch mixes from many of their artists including Dynasty, Klymaxx, the Whispers, Lakeside, Midnight Star, Calloway, Carrie Lucas, Collage and the Deele, which introduced singer/songwriter/producer Kenneth InchBabyfaceInch Edmonds & future music executive Antonio InchL.A.Inch Reid. Album Tracks 1. Midnight Star - Midas Touch 2. Carrie Lucas - Show Me Where You're Coming from 3. Shalamar - There It Is 4. The Whispers - No Pain No Gain 5. Shalamar - Over and Over 6. Dynasty - I Don't Wanna Be a Freak, But I Can't Help Myself 7. Lakeside - It's All the Way Live 8. Collage - Romeo Where's Juliet? 9. Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid 10. The Deele - Street Beat 1. Shalamar - a Night to Remember (Us Extended Remix) 2. The Whispers - Rock Steady 3. Dynasty - Love in the Fast Lane 4. Midnight Star - Scientific Love 5. The Sylvers - Come Back Lover, Come Back 6. Collage - Winners and Loser 7. Carrie Lucas - Dance with You 8. Eroy Hutson - Classy Lady 9. Lakeside - One Minute After Midnight 10. Bill Wolfer - Call Me