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50th anniversary of the legendary Philadelphia International Records label founded in 1971 by innovative & prolific songwriters/producers Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff. This superb compilation showcases the sophisticated Philly Soul sound associated with the label also known as “The Sound of Philadelphia". Featuring the legendary roster of music stars who helped bring these chart topping disco, R&B, soul and funk sounds to life The O’Jays Patti LaBelle, Harold Melvin & the Blue-Notes, Billy Paul, Teddy Pendergrass, Lou Rawls, McFadden Whitehead, The Three Degrees, Phyllis Hyman, The Intruders & the ultimate “house band” MFSB. 

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Back Stabbers – The O’jays
The Love I Lost (part 1) – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Me And Mrs. Jones – Billy Paul
When Will I See You Again – The Three Degrees
You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine – Lou Rawls
T.s.o.p. (the Sound Of Philadelphia) – Mfsb (featuring The Three Degrees)
Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now – Mcfadden & Whitehead
If You Don’t Know Me By Now – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
I’ll Always Love My Momma – The Intruders
Love Train – The O’jays
Close The Door – Teddy Pendergrass
If Only You Knew – Patti Labelle