:: ABC Records # AA-1041 - Harold MELVIN & THE BLUE NOTES

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.48)

Second and last set from H.MELVIN for ABC in late '77. IAfter their first album without any GAMBLE & HUFF collaboration, this second LP confirms the ability of Harold to record strong songs. Probably the Ron KERSEY & Bobbi ELI explain it. This is the first album to have the "AA" new imprint suffix. Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality sleeves scans.

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:: ABC Records # AB-1038 - THE MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.47)

Third album of the group for ABC is a special combination of a "Live" side and a "Studio" side. It features all their classics. If you should have one from "TMCOJ", it must be this release. Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality sleeves scans.

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:: ABC Records # AB-1035 - Al HUDSON & THE SOUL PARTNERS

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.46)

Second Album from AL HUDSON & SOUL PARTNERS for 77. This album is a mixture of ballad and soul dance oriented songs produced by Al PERKINS. A good release that annonce the great period of the group, all the members begin to give their best. Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality sleeves scans.

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:: ABC Records # AB-1032 - THE YOUNGHEARTS

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.45)

Yet another signing act for ABC on late 77, was THE YOUNGHEARTS. Previously published by 20Th CENTURY, this late 60's R&B soul group, recorded their last album (their fourth) on ABC. Very little is know about this group. Just note that this LP is rather hard to find. Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality sleeves scans.

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:: ABC Records # AB-1030 - THE FLOATERS

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.44)

Another new signing act for ABC on late 77, was THE FLOATERS. Formed by formers DETROIT EMERALDS members James MITCHELL & Marvin WILLIS, this album hitted the street with the seminal "Float On" title. This was the biggest group succcess. Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality sleeves scans.

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:: ABC Records AB-1027 - Denise LaSALLE

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.43)

New signing for ABC on late 77, is Denise LaSALLE. After their two albums for WESTBOUND, Denise secured a three albums contract with ABC (later MCA). Album title "The Bitch is Back " is provocative, as her music. Produced by OREDANA MUSIC (Denise, Lester Snell, James "Super" WOLF), this set worked well on the charts on comercially. It was a great return. Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality sleeves scans.

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:: ABC Records AB-1026 - Marylin McCOO & Billy DAVIS Jr.

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.42)

After their million selling first lp, 1977 saw a second opus of that husban/wife duo for ABC. This set contains the classic "The Two of us" title, and it's Frank E.WILSON production is completed by a set of talented musicians. ABC certainly expected better gains of that record, so the story will continues on COLUMBIA. Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality sleeves scans.

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:: ABC Records AB-1020 - Wayne HENDERSON

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.41)

Late 70's often gave musicians opportunities to express themselves!!! This first album for ABC from original CRUSADERS member is another traduction of that theorem. As many artists, Wayne recorded an album that was a mixture of jazz, soul, funk and disco. It didn't commercially topped, POLYDOR will capt him later for further adventures in music. Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality sleeves scans.

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:: ABC Records AB-1018 - Bobby BLAND

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.40)

Second album for ABC (sixth including the Dunhill pressings) this 1977 set from the Bobby BLAND is a mixture of blues and...soul. Not a well known set. Find more details of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality sleeves scans.

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:: ABC Records AB-1014 -THE FOUR TOPS

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.39)

Third album for ABC (sixth including the Dunhill pressings) this 1977 set from the FOR TOPS didn't capitalized on the relative success of the previous releases. It's rather a mystery, as the studios musicans embraced on this project were all great performers. Probably the kind of record that passed off the public for unknow reasons. Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality sleeves scans.

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:: APPLEGOLD Records

Early RAP 12" story (pt.18)

As FLY-MOR with T.S.O.B records, APPLEGOLD was a one shot subdivision of RISSA CHRISSA records. Only the 'FIVE POINTS" 12" single was released in 1981. Discover more infos about this label on our short bio. Re-lived this area and enjoy our high exclusive reworked quality scans.

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:: FLY-MOR records

Early RAP 12" story (pt.17)

Another early Hip-Hop one shot label with FLY-MOR records. This short-lived label was in fact a subdivision of T.S.O.B (THE SOUND OF BROOKLYN) records and was launched at the same time as the MASTER JAY & MICHAEL DEE first single "T.S.O.B". Discover more infos about this label on our short bio. Re-lived this area and enjoy our high exclusive reworked quality scans.

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:: NEW CITY records

Early RAP 12" story (pt.16)

Another early Hip-Hop one shot label with NEW CITY records. Back in 1980, "The JAZZY THREE" recorded "The Rappin' Spree" song. Produced by Johnny HONEYCUTT, discover more infos about this label on our short bio. Re-lived this area and enjoy our high exclusive reworked quality scans.

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:: TAY-STER records

Early RAP 12" story (pt.15)

"The sound of Harlem". TAY-STER records is a very special label !!! We've added it to our early rap selection due to the several Hip-Hop titles, but for more informations about this label, read our short bio. It's on this label that LOVE BUG STAR-SKI recorded "Positive Life". Re-lived this area and enjoy our high exclusive reworked quality scans.

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:: NEWTROIT Records

Early RAP 12" story (pt.14)

Another one shot label is NEWTROIT records. Back in 1980, here is this early hip-hop label that recorded the FIRST title from "SPYDER-D"(aka Dwayne HUGHES). Re-lived this area and enjoy our high exclusive reworked quality scans.

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:: STREET BEAT RECORDS INC. (1981-1984)

Early RAP 12" story (pt.13)

Continuation of DELMAR RECORDS INC. is the STREET BEAT label. After the closing of DELMAR label, Delmar DONNEL continued his adventure in music with STREET BEAT RECORDS INC. Only three 12" singles were released but it includs the SUPER 3 classic title. Re-lived this area and enjoy our high quality scans.

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:: DELMAR INTERNATIONAL RECORDS INC. (1980)

Early RAP 12" story (pt.12)

Back to underground early hip hop label, is DELMAR INTERNATIONAL.Founded by established artist/producer DELMAR DONNELL, here is this one year label. Historic label for having recorded the ever first song of SPYDER-D, and also for the COMMUNITY PEOPLE anthem.... The story will continues with STREET BEAT records. Re-lived this area and enjoy our high quality scans.

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