Various - Golden Gate Groove: Sound of Philadelphia

On vinyl for the first time, Golden Gate Groove: The Sound Of Philadelphia: Live in San Francisco 1973 captures the first and only time the stars of Philadelphia International Records performed in concert with the label's house band, MFSB (Mother, Father, Sister, Brother). This legendary performance features The O’Jays, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, The Three Degrees, and Billy Paul.

The concert, showcasing what would become the Sound of Philadelphia, affectionately known as T.S.O.P. - took place in San Francisco during the annual CBS Records convention at the Fairmont Hotel in September 1973.

Exclusive heavyweight double vinyl produced by Legacy Recordings / Philadelphia International Records in celebration of Record Store Day 2021. Only 5000 copies worldwide. Gatefold sleeve. RSD Drop 1.

TRACKLISTING:

Side A

1. Introduction By Master Of Ceremonies Don Cornelius Of Soul Train
2. “Freddie’s Dead” - MFSB
3. “If You Don’t Know Me By Now “- Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
4. “The Love I Lost” - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

Side B

1. “I Miss You” - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
2. “I Didn’t Know” - The Three Degrees
3. “Dirty Ol’ Man” - The Three Degrees

Side C

1. “T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)” - MFSB
2. “East “- Billy Paul
3. “Me and Mrs. Jones” - Billy Paul

Side D

1. “Back Stabbers” - The O’Jays
2. “When The World’s At Peace” - The O’Jays
3. “Sunshine” - The O’Jays
4. “Love Train” - The O’Jays