About this item

Invictus Records is one of the legendary soul music labels from 1960/70s America. Founded in 1969 by the legendary songwriting and production team Holland–Dozier–Holland (Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland). After leaving Motown Records over royalty and creative disputes, they established Invictus (along with its sister label Hot Wax Records) to continue producing music with greater artistic and financial control.

Invictus quickly became known for its polished, infectious sound — a continuation of the trio’s classic Motown style but often with a slightly funkier and more mature edge. The label was home to several major artists and hits, including: Freda Payne ('Band of Gold') Chairmen of the Board ('Give Me Just a Little More Time') and The Glass House ('Crumbs Off the Table').

By the mid-70s, both Invictus and Hot Wax ceased operations, but their influence and catalogue remain significant today, celebrated for their crucial role in the evolution of post-Motown soul and early '70s pop.

This collection brings together some of the most treasured Invictus Records recordings and features in-depth liner notes by acclaimed writer and music historian Stuart Cosgrove.

TRACK LISTING

LP Tracklisting:
1. FREDA PAYNE - Band Of Gold
2. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Give Me Just A Little More Time
3. THE 8TH DAY - She’s Not Just Another Woman (Single Mix)
4. THE GLASS HOUSE - Crumbs Off The Table
5. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Everything’s Tuesday
6. THE NEW PLAY STARRING RUTH COPELAND - The Music Box
7. LAURA LEE - I Need It Just As Bad As You
8. ELOISE LAWS - Put A Little Love Into It
9. NEW YORK PORT AUTHORITY - I Got It
10. FREDA PAYNE - Unhooked Generation
11. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - You’ve Got Me Dangling On A String
12. HOLLAND-DOZIER, LAMONT DOZIER - Why Can’t We Be Lovers
13. THE 8TH DAY - Free Your Mind
14. RUTH COPELAND - Gimme Shelter (Single Version)
15. FREDA PAYNE - We've Got To Find A Way Back To Love

CD Tracklisting:
1. FREDA PAYNE - Band Of Gold
2. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Give Me Just A Little More Time
3. THE 8TH DAY - She’s Not Just Another Woman (Single Mix)
4. THE GLASS HOUSE - Crumbs Off The Table
5. FREDA PAYNE - Bring The Boys Home
6. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Everything’s Tuesday
7. THE 8TH DAY - You’ve Got To Crawl (Before You Walk)
8. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Patches
9. THE NEW PLAY STARRING RUTH COPELAND - The Music Box
10. THE BARRINO BROTHERS - I Had It All
11. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Pay To The Piper
12. TYRONE EDWARDS - Can’t Get Enough Of You
13. LAURA LEE - I Need It Just As Bad As You
14. LEE CHARLES - Sittin’ On A Time Bomb (Waiting For The Hurt To Come)
15. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Let Me Down Easy
16. TY HUNTER - Hey There Lonely Girl
17. THE HI-LITES - That’s Love
18. EARL ENGLISH - Wanting You
19. FREDA PAYNE - Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right
20. NEW YORK PORT AUTHORITY - I Got It
21. FREDA PAYNE - Unhooked Generation
22. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - You’ve Got Me Dangling On A String
23. FREDA PAYNE - Deeper & Deeper
24. ELOISE LAWS - Put A Little Love Into It
25. NEW YORK PORT AUTHORITY - I Don’t Want To Work Today
26. PARLIAMENT - Little Ole Country Boy
27. ELOISE LAWS - Ain’t It Good Feeling Good
28. HOLLAND-DOZIER, LAMONT DOZIER - Why Can’t We Be Lovers
29. THE 8TH DAY - Free Your Mind
30. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Finders Keepers
31. FREDA PAYNE - Mother Misery’s Favourite Child
32. DANNY WOODS - Let Me Ride
33. HARRISON KENNEDY - Sunday Morning People
34. THE 8TH DAY - Cheba
35. LUCIFER - Don’t You (Think The Times A-Comin’)
36. RUTH COPELAND - Gimme Shelter (Single Version)
37. PARLIAMENT - Red Hot Mama
38. THE GLASS HOUSE - Thanks I Needed That
39. THE BARRINO BROTHERS - I Shall Not Be Moved
40. PARLIAMENT - Loose Booty
41. FREDA PAYNE - We've Got To Find A Way Back To Love