Various Artists - Eccentric Soul: Consolidated Productions Vol. 1 (2LP Standard Black Vinyl)

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£32.11

Format: 2LP, Standard Black Vinyl
Catalogue No.: NUM092lp
Barcode: 825764109215
Release Date: 04 Apr 2024
Genre: Funk, Soul

Operating in the farthest margins of L.A.’s cutthroat music business from 1961-1991, Mel A lexander’s Consolidated Productions was among the longest running Black-owned independent record conglomerates of the 20th century. Caught up in a confusing web of imprints—including Ajax, A ngel Town, Car-A-Mel, Emanuel, and Kris—this first volume gathers 28 smoldering R&B cuts by the likes of Lee Harvey, B.B. Carter, Marilyn Calloway, Del Reys, Deb Tones, De Velles, Gene Russell’s Trio, Jimmy “Preacher” Ellis, and Ty Karim.
Remastered from the original 1/4” tapes, Consolidated Productions Vol. I includes carefully researched annotation, discography, and photographs from a vital producer.

Track Listing
SIDE A
James Foster & The L.A. Untouchables - The Time Has Come
The Del-Reys - Don’t You Know
The L.A Untouchables - Money Man
Spider Walker - I’m Mad
The Del-Reys - Walk Proud
Billy Williams - So Called Friend (Oh! What A Friend)
Ty Karim - Lighten Up Baby
SIDE B
B.B. Carter - Cool It Baby
Marilyn Calloway & The 4-Silvertones - My Lover
Deb Tones & The Del-Reys - Knock On Wood
The De Velles - Misery
Ann Stacy - Don’t You Fool Me
B.B. Carter - Leave Me Alone
Marilyn Calloway & The 4-Silvertones - Shut Up (Demo)
SIDE C
Jimmy “Preacher” Ellis -(C’mon) Dance To The Drumbeat
The LA Untouchables- Acey Deucey
Gene Russell’s Trio - Doin’ The Snake Hips
The De Velles - Let’s Do The Hunch
Gene Russell’s Trio - Jet Set
Dynamic Duo and The Penguiness - Turkey Trot
Gene Russell’s Trio - Foggy Bottom)
SIDE D
Lee Harvey - Only True Love
Lee Harvey - Need Of Love
Lee Jones - I Got To See My Baby
Lee Harvey - Prove It
Lee Harvey and The L.A. Untouchables - My Assurance
Lee Harvey and The L.A. Untouchables - If I’m Dreaming
Lee Harvey - False Pride