ATLANTIC and STAX Records Japan-Only 2012, 2013 and 2014 CD Reissues/DSD Remasters. The "Atlantic 1000: Best R&B Collection" Series - A List.

"Atlantic 1000 R&B Best Collection" CD Series Out Of Japan - A LIST
Begun in 2012...on-going into 2015...
List updated - 8 January 2015 (255 Titles To Date)....

Using the seemingly generic title "Atlantic 1000: Best R&B Collection" - these 'limited release' CD reissues out of Warner Brothers Japan have been released steadily since October 2012 stretching ahead into February 2014 and will total an amazing 220 different releases by that time.

The ‘1000’ in the title refers to their price code - each features a budget price tag of 952 Yen which (depending on exchange rates) is roughly $9 to $11 for US customers, £5.50 to £7.50 for UK buyers and 8 to 9.20 Euros for Europeans (with P&P added on of course). As of late 2013 - roughly speaking they weigh in at about £10 sterling per title INCLUDING post - which is the cheapest I've seen quality Japanese CDs ever go for.

And what's really enticing is that all issues feature 2012, 2013 and 2014 Digital Remastering (DSD) with many titles reissued that were long out of print (and due sonic upgrades) – or new to CD entirely. They come in standard jewel cases (NOT mini repro sleeves – nor SHMs) with an inner booklet containing the lyrics and description etc and an outer Obi strip. The CD label design will ususally mimic the original release too. The booklets ave liner notes in Japanese unfortunately but there is also usually a stab at printing the lyrics in English (in many cases for the first time).

It's also thrilling to see that the reissue campaign covers many of the early Fifties Rhythm 'n' Blues LPs - Joe Turner, LaVern Baker, Chuck Willis, Mickey Baker, T-Bone Walker and The Clovers.

Blues - John Lee Hooker, Blind Willie McTell, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells and Jimmy and Mama Yancey.

And those elusive Seventies and Eighties Soul/Funk/Fusion gems – ADC Band, Oscar Brown, Jr., The Jimmy Castor Bunch, Faze-O, Funk Factory, Nikki Giovanni, Major Harris, Baby Huey, Margie Joseph, Little Beaver, Tami Lynn, Ronn Matlock, Prince Phillip Mitchell, The Persuaders, Phreek, Rasputin’s Stash, Sedan, Slave, The Staples, The True Reflection, The Voices Of East Harlem and Philippe Wynne.

For lovers of the ATLANTIC, STAX and CURTOM group of labels – here’s an alphabetical list of the titles:

            ARTISTS LIST and TITLES

           “Atlantic 1000 Best R&B Collection” JAPAN-ONLY CD SERIES

October and November 2012 – Continued Into 2013 and 2014…

255 Titles as of 8 January 2015 (some already deleted)

Using the seemingly generic title "Atlantic 1000 Best R&B Collection" - these 'limited release' CD reissues out of Warner Brothers Japan have been released steadily since October 2012 stretching ahead into February 2014 and will total an amazing 200 + different releases by that time.

The '1000' in the title refers to their price code - each features a budget price tag of 952 Yen which (depending on exchange rates) is roughly $9 to $11 for US customers, £5.50 to £7.50 for UK buyers and 8 to 9.20 Euros for Europeans (with P&P added on of course). As of late 2013 - roughly speaking they weigh in at about £10 sterling per title INCLUDING post - which is the cheapest I've seen quality Japanese CDs ever go for.

And what's really enticing is that all issues feature 2012 and 2013 Digital Remastering (DSD) with many titles reissued that were long out of print (and due sonic upgrades) – or new to CD entirely. They come in standard jewel cases (NOT mini repro sleeves – nor SHMs) with an inner booklet containing the lyrics and description etc and an outer Obi strip. The CD label design will usually mimic the original release too.

It's also thrilling to see that the reissue campaign covers many of the early Fifties Rhythm 'n' Blues LPs - Joe Turner, LaVern Baker, Chuck Willis, Mickey Baker, T-Bone Walker and The Clovers. And Blues too - John Lee Hooker, Blind Willie McTell, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells. And those elusive Seventies and Eighties Soul/Funk/Fusion gems – ADC Band, Oscar Brown, Jr., The Jimmy Castor Bunch, Faze-O, Funk Factory, Nikki Giovanni, Major Harris, Baby Huey, Margie Joseph, Little Beaver, Tami Lynn, Ronn Matlock, The Persuaders, Phreek, Sedan, Slave, The Staples, The Voices Of East Harlem and Philippe Wynne.

For lovers of the ATLANTIC, STAX and CURTOM group of labels – here’s an alphabetical list of the titles:

ARTISTS LIST and TITLES

Patrick Adams – see Phreek

1. Long Stroke (1978) – ADC BAND

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27785)

2. Roll With The Punches (1982) – ADC BAND

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27749)

3. LaVern Baker [aka Rock & Roll”] (1957) – LaVERN BAKER

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27566)

4. The Wildest Guitar (1959) – MICKEY BAKER

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27587)

5. Darrell Banks Is Here! (1967) – DARRELL BANKS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27581)

6. Soul Finger (1968) – BAR-KAYS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27517)

7. Funky Nassau (1971) – THE BEGINNING OF THE END

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27541)

8. There’s Gonna A Showdown (1969) – ARCHIE BELL & THE DRELLS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27508)

9. The Soul Of A Bell (1967) – WILLIAM BELL

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27531)

10. Today (1970) – BROOK BENTON

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27623)

11. Home Style (1970) – BROOK BENTON

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27696)

12. Black Heat (1972) – BLACK HEAT

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27637)

13. No Time To Burn (1974) – BLACK HEAT

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27577)

14. Keep On Runnin’ (1975) – BLACK HEAT

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27677)

15. Blue Magic (1974) – BLUE MAGIC

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27548)

16. Magic Of The Blue (1974) – BLUE MAGIC)

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27578)

17. Thirteen Blue Magic Lane (1975) – BLUE MAGIC

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27579)

18. Mystic Dragons (1976) – BLUE MAGIC

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27684)

19. Message From The Magic (1977) – BLUE MAGIC

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27789)

20. The Truth Has Come To Light (1977) – THE BLUE NOTES

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27767)

21. Green Onions (1962) – BOOKER T & THE MG’S

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27512)

22. Soul Dressing (1965) – BOOKER T. & THE MG’S

 (Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27513)

23. Hip Hug-Her (1967) – BOOKER T. & THE MG’S

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27551)

24. Doin’ Out Thing (1968) – BOOKER T. & THE MG’S

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27552)

25. Fresh (1974) – OSCAR BROWN, JR.

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27686)

26. Ruth Brown [aka “Rock & Roll”] (1957) – RUTH BROWN

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27565)

27. Late Date With… (1958) – RUTH BROWN

(Released 26 Jun 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27345

28. If You Need Me (1963) – SOLOMON BURKE

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27555)

29. Rock ‘n’ Soul (1964) – SOLOMON BURKE

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27507)

30. King Solomon (1968) – SOLOMON BURKE

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27556)

31. I Wish I Knew (1968) – SOLOMON BURKE

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27587)

32.Fire On Ice (1978) – TERRY CALLIER

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27722)

33. Cotton Club Review 1959 Starring… (1958) – CAB CALLOWAY

(Released 27 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27800)

34. Dance The Cool Jerk With… (1966) - THE CAPITOLS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27538)

35. This Is Clarence Carter (1968) – CLARENCE CARTER

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27568)

36. The Dynamic Clarence Carter (1969) – CLARENCE CARTER

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27514)

37. Testifyin’ (1969) – CLARENCE CARTER

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27557)

38. Patches (1970) – CLARENCE CARTER

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27570)

39. Supersound (1975) – THE JIMMY CASTOR BUNCH

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27644)

40. E-Man Groovin’ (1976) – THE JIMMY CASTOR BUNCH

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27685)

41. The Glow Of Love (1980) – CHANGE

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27723)

42. Miracles (1981) – CHANGE

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27747)

43. Yes Indeed! (1960) – RAY CHARLES

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27528)

44. The Clovers (1956) – THE CLOVERS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27567)

45. Dance Party (1959) – THE CLOVERS

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27695)

46. The Coasters (1958) – THE COASTERS

(Released 20 Mar 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27628)

47. Sweet Soul Music (1967) – ARTHUR CONLEY

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27546)

48. Shake, Rattle & Roll (1967) – ARTHUR CONLEY

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27547)

49. Soul Directions (1967) – ARTHUR CONLEY

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27574)

50. More Sweet Soul (1969) – ARTHUR CONLEY

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27575)

51. In Orbit With… (1966) – DAVID “BABY” CORTEZ

(Released 27 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27799)

52. Mercy! (1964) – DON COVAY

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27553)

53. See-Saw (1966) – DON COVAY

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27515)

54. The Show Must Go On (1975) – SAM DEES

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27620)

55. Honky Tonk A-La Mod! (1966) – BILL DOGGETT

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27766)

56. Right There (1976) – LAMONT DOZIER

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27769)

57. Up On The Roof: The Best Of… (1963) - THE DRIFTERS

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27629)

58. Songs Of Faith & Inspiration (1968) – CISSY DRINKARD & THE SWEET INSPIRATIONS

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27798)

[See also SWEET INSPIRATIONS]

59. First Landing (1969) – THE DYNAMICS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27580)

60. Brand New Day (1983) – RONNIE DYSON

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27756)

61. Ecstasy, Passion & Pain (1974) - ECSTASY, PASSION & PAIN

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan

62. Two Hearts Are Better Than One (1980) – DEE EDWARDS

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27724)

63. Life, Love And Living (1976) – JOHN EDWARDS

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27692)

64. Heart & Soul (1966) – LORRAINE ELLISON

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27717)

65. Stay With Me (1969) – LORRAINE ELLISON

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27732)

66. The Exciters (1966) – THE EXCITERS

(Released 27 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27796)

67. Riding High (1977) – FAZE-O

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27619)

68. Good Thang (1978) – FAZE-O

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27676)

69. Breakin’ The Funk (1979) – FAZE-O

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27675)

70. First Take (1969) – ROBERTA FLACK

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-

71. Chapter Two (1970)  – ROBERTA FLACK

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27659)

72. Killing Me Softly (1973) – ROBERTA FLACK

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27660)

73. Knock On Wood (1967) – EDDIE FLOYD

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27543)

74. King Floyd (1971) – KING FLOYD

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27616)

75. Think About It (1973) – KING FLOYD

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27763)

76. Get Off (1978) – FOXY

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27788)

77. Aretha Now (1968)  – ARETHA FRANKLIN

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27603)

78. Spirit In The Dark (1970) – ARETHA FRANKLIN

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27651)

79.Live At Fillmore West (1971) – ARETHA FRANKLIN

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27652)

80. Let Me In Your Life (1974) – ARETHA FRANKLIN

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27654)

81. Funk Factory (1975) – FUNK FACTORY

(Released 30 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27642)

82. The Way I Feel (1975) – NIKKI GIOVANNI

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27520)

83. R.B. Greaves (1971) – R.B. GREAVES

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27624)

84. Play The Blues (1972) – BUDDY GUY and JUNIOR WELLS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27526)

85. Harlem River Drive (1971) – HARLEM RIVER DRIVE

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27795)

86. My Way (1974) – MAJOR HARRIS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27534)

87. Jealousy (1975) – MAJOR HARRIS

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27682)

88. Everything Is Everything (1970) – DONNY HATHAWAY

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27608

Includes the one bonus track “A Dream” that was on the original CD)

89. Donny Hathaway (1971) – DONNY HATHAWAY

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27607

Includes the two bonus tracks “Be There” and “This Christmas” that were on the original CD)

90. Donny Hathaway Live (1972) – DONNY HATHAWAY

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27657)

91. Extension Of A Man (1973) – DONNY HATHAWAY

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27658

Features the bonus track “Lord Help Me” that appeared on the original CD)

92. Twist Party At The Roundtable (1962) – CARL HOLMES & THE COMMANDERS

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27762)

93. Don’t Turn Me From Your Door (1963) – JOHN LEE HOOKER

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27583)

94. Love (1970) – HONEY & THE BEES

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27708)

95. To You Honey, Honey With Love (1980) – DAVID HUDSON

(Released 27 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27787)

96. The Living Legend (1971) – THE BABY HUEY STORY

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27720)

97. In Tune (1978) – WILLIE HUTCH

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27741)

98. Paradise (1982) – LEROY HUTTON

(Released for 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27748)

99. Impact (1976) – IMPACT

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27676)

100. This Is My Country (1968) – THE IMPRESSIONS

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27701)

101. The Young Mod’s Forgotten Story (1969) – THE IMPRESSIONS

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27722)

102. Check Out Your Mind! (1970) – THE IMPRESSIONS

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27752)

103. Times Have Changed (1972) – THE IMPRESSIONS

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27753)

104. Preacher Man (1973) – THE IMPRESSIONS

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27777)

105. Finally Got Myself Together (1974) – THE IMPRESSIONS

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27778)

106. It’s About Time (1976) – THE IMPRESSIONS

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27636)

107. J.J. Jackson (1967) – J.J. JACKSON

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27731)

108. Margie Joseph (1973) - MARGIE JOSEPH

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27535)

109. Sweet Southern Soul (1969) – LOU JOHNSON

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27545)

110. Hypnotized (1967) – LINDA JONES

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27707)

111. KC & The Sunshine Band (1975) – KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27737)

112. Part 3 (1976) – KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27738)

113. Dirt (1972) – PAUL KELLY

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27735)

114. Don’t Burn Me (1973) – PAUL KELLY

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27705)

115. Hooked, Hogtied & Collared (1974) – PAUL KELLY

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27757)

116. Love Keys (1981) – EDDIE KENDRICKS

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27782)

117. Land Of 1000 Dances (1965) – CHRIS KENNER

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27539)

118. King Of The Blues Guitar (1969) – ALBERT KING

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27525)

119. Don’t Play That Song! (1962) – BEN E. KING

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27509)

120. What Is Soul? (1967 UK LP) – BEN E. KING

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27571)

121. Supernatural (1975) – BEN E. KING

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27572)

122. Let Me Live In Your Life (1978)  – BEN E. KING

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27670)

123. Music Trance (1980) – BEN E. KING

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27671)

124. Street Tough (1981) – BEN E. KING

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27790)

125. Freddie King Is A Blues Master (1969) – FREDDIE KING

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27523)

126. My Feeling For The Blues (1970) – FREDDIE KING

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27597)

127. Have Tenor Saxophone Will Blow (1959) – KING CURTIS

 (Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27672)

128. Instant Groove (1969) – KING CURTIS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27519)

129. Just Arrived (1980) – LEW KIRTON

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27772)

130. Over The Rainbow (1966) – PATTI LaBELLE & THE BLUEBELLES

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27584)

131. Dreamer (1967) - PATTI LaBELLE & THE BLUEBELLES

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27540)

132. It Ain’t Where You Been…It’s Where You’re Goin’ (1976) – LATIMORE

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27740)

133. Dig A Little Deeper (1978) – LATIMORE

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27773)

134. Workin’ On A Groovy Thing (1968) – BARBARA LEWIS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27573)

135. Joey (1972) – LITTLE BEAVER

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27706)

136. Party Down (1974) – LITTLE BEAVER

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27760)

137. Black Rhapsody (1974) – LITTLE BEAVER

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27736)

138. When Was The Last Time (1976) – LITTLE BEAVER

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27784)

139. Friend Of Mine (1976) – LITTLE MILTON

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27761)

140. Me For You, You For Me (1977) – LITTLE MILTON

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27794)

141. King Of Rock And Roll (1971) – LITTLE RICHARD

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27775)

142. The Lowdown Back Porch Blues (1963) - LOUISIANA RED

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27770)

143. Here Is Barbara Lynn (1968) - BARBARA LYNN

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27530)

144. Love Is Here And Now You’re Gone (1972) – TAMI LYNN

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27594)

145. The Mad Lads In Action (1966) – THE MAD LADS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27586)

146. Last Night! (1961) – THE MAR-KEYS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27536)

147. Do The Pop-Eye With… (1962) - THE MAR-KEYS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27589)

148. The Great Memphis Sound (1966) – THE MAR-KEYS

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27666)

149. The Girl’s Alright With Me (1980) – MASTERPIECE

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27725)

150. Love City (1979) - RONN MATLOCK

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27648)

151. Curtis (1970)  – CURTIS MAYFIELD

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27702)

152. Roots (1971)  – CURTIS MAYFIELD

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27728)

153. Curtis Live! (1971) – CURTIS MAYFIELD

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27727)

154. Back To The World (1973) – CURTIS MAYFIELD

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27751)

155. Sweet Exorcist (1974) – CURTIS MAYFIELD

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27776)

156. Rock Your Baby (1974) – GEORGE McCRAE

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27703)

157. Gwen McCrae (1974) – GWEN McCRAE

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27704)

158. Together (1975) – GEORGE and GWEN McCRAE

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27729)

159. Something So Right (1976) – GWEN McCRAE

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27754)

160. Let’s Straighten It Out (1978) – GWEN McCRAE

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27755)

161. Melody Of Life (1979) – GWEN McCRAE

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27779)

162. On My Way (1982) – GWEN McCRAE

(Released 24 April 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27680

8-track album only)

163. Recorded Live At Cisco’s, Manhattan Beach, Calif. (1963) – BIG JAY McNEELY

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27765)

164. Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters [aka “Rock & Roll”] (1956) – CLYDE McPHATTER & THE DRIFTERS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27562)

165. Atlanta Twelve String (1972) – BLIND WILLIE McTELL

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27595)

166. Cabbage Alley (1972) – THE METERS

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27713)

167. Rejuvenation (1974) – THE METERS

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27714)

168. Fire On The Bayou (1975) – THE METERS

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27739)

169. New Directions (1977) – THE METERS

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27781)

170. Miami (1978) – MIAMI

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27742)

171. Love Potion (1976) – NEW BIRTH

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27791)

172. Behold The Mighty Army (1977) – NEW BIRTH featuring LESLIE WILSON

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan-27721)

173. The Patterson Singers (1971) – THE PATTERSON SINGERS

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27764)

174. Thin Line Between Love And Hate (1972) – THE PERSUADERS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27532)

175. The Persuaders (1973) – THE PERSUADERS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27579)

176. Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me (1974) – THE PERSUADERS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27590)

177. It’s All About Love (1976) – THE PERSUADERS

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27771)

178. Burnin’ – Live At Freddie Jett’s Pied Piper, L.A. (1970) – ESTHER PHILLIPS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27598)

179. Patrick Adams Presents Phreek (1978) – PHREEK

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27647)

180. In The Midnight Hour (1965) – WILSON PICKETT

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27504)

181. The Exciting (1966) – WILSON PICKETT

(Released 20 March 12013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27614)

182. The Sound Of (1967) – WILSON PICKETT

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27505)

183. I’m In Love (1968) – WILSON PICKETT

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27592)

184. Right On (1970) – WILSON PICKETT

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27694)

185. Wilson Pickett In Philadelphia (1970) – WILSON PICKETT

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27593)

186. Raw Soul Express (1976) – RAW SOUL EXPRESS

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27718)

187. Pain In My Heart (1964) – OTIS REDDING

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27604)

188. Otis Blue (1965) – OTIS REDDING

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27605

Straight album release with 2013 remastering – no bonus tracks)

189. Sings Soul Ballads (1965) – OTIS REDDING

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27501)

190. The Soul Album (1966) – OTIS REDDING

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27502)

191. Complete & Unabridged – The Otis Redding Dictionary Of Soul (1966) – OTIS REDDING

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27503)

192. The Immortal Otis Redding (1968) – OTIS REDDING

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27559)

193. Dock Of The Bay (1968) – OTIS REDDING

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27656)

194. Live In Europe (1993) – OTIS REDDING

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27655)

195. King & Queen (1967) – OTIS REDDING and CARLA THOMAS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27558)

196. Dancin’ With Nobody But You Babe (1969) – CLARENCE REID

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27582)

197. Running Water (1973) – CLARENCE REID

(Released 3 October 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27542)

198. On The Job (1976) – CLARENCE REID

(Released 27 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27786)

199. Running Water (1973) – CLARENCE REID

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27542)

200. In Full Bloom (1977) – ROSE ROYCE

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27774)

201. Strikes Again! (1978) – ROSE ROYCE

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27792)

202. Golden Touch (1980) – ROSE ROYCE

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27793)

203. So Soon We Change (1979) - DAVID RUFFIN

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27759)

204. Gentleman Ruffin (1980) – DAVID RUFFIN

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27783)

205. Mourning In The Morning (1969) – OTIS RUSH

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27588)

206. Sam & Dave (1966 on Roulette) – SAM & DAVE

(Released 6 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27780)

207. Double Dynamite (1966) – SAM & DAVE

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27506)

208. Soul Men (1967) – SAM & DAVE

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27664)

209. I Thank You (1968) – SAM & DAVE

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27554)

210. Sedan (1985) – SEDAN

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27750)

211. Stone Jam (1980) – SLAVE

 (Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27690)

212. When A Man Loves A Woman (1966) – PERCY SLEDGE

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27613)

213. Take Time To Know Her (1968) – PERCY SLEDGE

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27529)

214. Spinners (1973) – SPINNERS

(Released 20 March 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27617)

215. Mighty Love (1974) – THE SPINNERS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27533)

216. Love Trippin’ (1980) – THE SPINNERS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27591)

217. Pass It On (1976) – THE STAPLES (The Staple Singers)

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27719)

218. Oh What A Feeling (1979) – MAVIS STAPLES

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27746)

219. Young Hearts Run Free (1976) – CANDI STATON

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27716)

220. House Of Love (1978) – CANDI STATON

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27730)

221. The Stovall Sisters (1971) – THE STOVALL SISTERS

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27715)

222. The Sweet Inspirations (1968) – THE SWEET INSPIRATIONS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27521)

223. What The World Needs Now Is Love (1969)– THE SWEET INSPIRATIONS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27522)

[SWEET INSPIRATONS – see also CISSY DRINKARD…]

224. T-Connection (1978) – T-CONNECTION

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27743)

225. Totally Connected (1979) – T-CONNECTION

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27744)

226. Howard Tate (1971) – HOWARD TATE

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27518)

227. Wanted One Soul Singer (1967) – JOHNNIE TAYLOR

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27544)

228. Gee Whiz (1961) – CARLA THOMAS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27560)

229. Comfort Me (1966) – CARLA THOMAS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27537)

230. Carla (1966) – CARLA THOMAS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27561)

231. The Woman Alone (1967) – CARLA THOMAS

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27665

Contains only the 11-track album)

232. Why Can’t We Live Together (1972) – TIMMY THOMAS

(Released 29 Jan 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27711)

233. Disco Inferno (1976) – THE TRAMMPS

(Released 24 April 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27691)

234. Maybe (1970) – THE THREE DEGREES

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27710)

235. Just One Look (1964) - DORIS TROY

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27516)

236. Love Injection (1980)  – TRUSSEL

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27758)

237. The Boss Of The Blues (1956 Mono) – JOE TURNER

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27563)

238. Joe Turner [aka “Rock & Roll”] (1957 Mono) – JOE TURNER

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27564)

239. Big Joe Rides Again (1959 Stereo) – JOE TURNER

(Released 20 Mar 2013 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27627)

240. Best Of Friends – TWENNEYNINE featuring LENNY WHITE

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27745)

241. Right On Be Free – THE VOICES OF EAST HARLEM

(Released 29 Jan 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27712

10-track album only)

242.T-Bone Blues (1959) – T-BONE WALKER

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27524)

[Includes 4 Bonus Tracks]

243. Gospel Concert (1963) – CLARA WARD and THE WARD SINGERS

(Released 27 August 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27797)

244. World, Here Comes Jean Wells (1968) – JEAN WELLS

(Released 9 July 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27768)

245. The King Of The Stroll (1958) – CHUCK WILLIS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27527)

246. My First Time Around (1968) – BETTY WRIGHT

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27510)

247. I Love The Way You Love (featuring Clean Up Woman) (1972) – BETTY WRIGHT

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27511)

248. Hard To Stop (1973) – BETTY WRIGHT

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27576)

249. In The Jungle, Babe (1969) – (CHARLES WRIGHT &) THE WATTS 103rd STREET RHYTHM BAND

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27733)

250. Express Yourself (1970) – CHARLES WRIGHT & THE 103rd STREET RHYTHM BAND

(Released 26 Feb 2014 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27734)

251. Starting All Over (1977) – PHILIPPE WYNNE

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27596)

COMPILATIONS:

252. Apollo Saturday Night (1964) – VARIOUS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCD-27599)

253. The Stax/Volt Revue Volume 1 – Live In London (1967) - VARIOUS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27549)

254. The Stax/Volt Revue Volume 2 – Live In Paris (1967) - VARIOUS

(Released 3 Oct 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27550)

255. Saturday Night At The Uptown (1964) – VARIOUS

(Released 7 Nov 2012 on Warner Brothers Japan WPCR-27600)