Billy Paul

Paul's first album for Philadelphia International was straight club jazz; sales were slow. This time, Gamble & Huff gave Paul material strong enough to make his sophomore release a viable commercial entity…

Billy Paul - 360 Degrees Of Billy Paul (1972) {2012 Remastered & Expanded - Big Break Records CDBBR0175}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 396 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 143 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (png) -> 71 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1972, 2012 Sony Music / Big Break Records / Cherry Red Records | CDBBR 0175
R'n'B / Soul / Philly Soul / Psychedelic Soul / Soul Jazz

2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the hugely influential Philadelphia International Records. To mark this, and following our reissue of some of the labels other acts such as the Three Degrees, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes and the O’Jays. We are pleased to present another album from one of the most identifiable voices of the Philly Sound. Billy Paul is a Grammy Award winning soul singer, most noted for his R&B and Pop #1 ME AND MRS. JONES from this 1972 album 360 DEGREES OF BILLY PAUL.

Billy Paul - War Of The Gods (1973) {2012 Remastered & Expanded - Big Break Records CDBBR 0184}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 311 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 119 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (png) -> 84 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1973, 2012 Sony Music / Big Break Records / Cherry Red Records | CDBBR 0184
R'n'B / Soul / Philly Soul / Psychedelic Soul / Soul Jazz

2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the hugely influential Philadelphia International Records. To mark this, and following our reissue of some of the labels other acts such as the Three Degrees, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes and the O’Jays, we are pleased to present another album from one of the most identifiable voices of the Philly Sound. WAR OF THE GODS reached R&B #12 and Pop #110 upon its release in 1973. Some of the artists backing Billy on this album are Bobby Eli, Bunny Sigler, Norman Harris, Leon Huff and Ron Baker.

Billy Paul - Going East (1971) {2013 Remastered & Expanded - Big Break Records CDBBR 0203}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 317 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 116 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (png) -> 85 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1971, 2013 Sony Music / Big Break Records / Cherry Red Records | CDBBR 0203
R'n'B / Soul / Philly Soul / Psychedelic Soul / Soul Jazz

Born and raised in North Philadelphia, PA, Grammy Award Winner, BILLY PAUL began singing at the age of 12 and sometimes performed on local radio shows. Drawing inspiration from his family’s collection of 78’s, BILLY PAUL would incorporate Jazz, R&B and Pop into his style, resulting in a unique sound that became synonymous with Philadelphia International Records.

Billy Paul - Ebony Woman (1970) {2012 Remastered & Expanded - Big Break Records CDBBR0142}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 214 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 86 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (png) -> 76 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1970, 2012 Neptune Records / Sony Music / Big Break Records / Cherry Red Records | CDBBR 0142
R'n'B / Soul / Philly Soul / Vocal Jazz / Quiet Storm

2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the hugely influential Philadelphia International Records. To mark this, and following our reissue of some of the labels other acts such as the Three Degrees, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes and the O’Jays, we are pleased to present an album from one of the most identifiable voices of the Philly Sound. Billy Paul is a Grammy Award winning soul singer, most noted for his R&B #1 "Me & Mrs Jones”. EBONY WOMAN is a delightful Gamble & Huff produced 1970 album, which was later re-released in 1973. This BBR reissue sees the original artwork being used for a CD release for the first time.