NOW That’s What I Call 70s Soul
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RELEASE DATE 24th APRIL 2026
| Blue 3LP – | Cat:LPNNNOW166 | Barcode:199584163611 |
| 4CD – | Cat:CDNNNOW166 | Barcode:199584163529 |
NOW That’s What I Call 70s Soul brings together 50 era-defining tracks from one of the most powerful decades in soul music, featuring classics from Motown legends, Philly Soul pioneers, smooth balladeers and funk innovators – all pressed across 3LPs on beautiful blue vinyl… Out April 24th!
LP1 opens with one of the decade’s most recognisable love songs: Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together’, a US #1 and UK Top 10 hit that became his signature recording. It’s followed by Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’, the socially conscious masterpiece and title track from his landmark 1971 album, and Diana Ross’ Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, which topped the US chart and became her first solo #1. Stevie Wonder’s ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)’ remains one of Motown’s most joyful recordings and comes before Commodores’ ‘Easy’ introducing Lionel Richie’s smooth ballad vocals. The side also includes Bill Withers’ timeless ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’, a Grammy-winning classic, and The Stylistics’ lush ballad ‘You Make Me Feel Brand New’, a UK Top 3 smash, before closing with Rose Royce’s beautiful ‘Wishing On A Star’, one of the most loved soul ballads of the era. Flip the LP over and The Jackson 5’s ‘I Want You Back’ – the group’s explosive debut single opens the side. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles’ ‘The Tears Of A Clown’ became a UK #1 and is followed by The Supremes’ Nathan Jones’ showcasing the group’s evolving psychedelic-soul sound. Northern Soul classics from Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons with ‘The Night’, Chairmen Of The Board’s Top 3 smash ‘Give Me Just A Little More Time’ and The Trammps’ ‘Hold Back The Night’. The O’Jays’ joyous ‘Love Train’ leads to The Blackbyrds’ Walking In Rhythm’, before the side closes with the romantic classic ‘Always And Forever’ from Heatwave.
LP2 opens with The Temptations’ epic ‘Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone’, a Grammy-winning US #1 remains one of the most stunning recordings from the Motown catalogue, is followed by Isaac Hayes’ ‘Theme From “Shaft”’, an Academy Award-winner and a US #1 smash. More funk follows from Ike & Tina Turner, James Brown with one of his key tracks ‘Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine’, Edwin Starr’s powerful anti-Vietnam protest song ‘War’, and Sly & The Family Stone’s hugely influential ‘Family Affair’. The Delfonics’ sublime ‘Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)’ comes ahead of Billy Paul’s timeless ‘Me And Mrs. Jones’ which closes the side…the other side begins with the 1977 #1 from The Floaters with ‘Float On’, before the breathtaking vocals of Minnie Riperton on ‘Lovin’ You’. The Isley Brothers’ Summer Breeze’ and William DeVaughn’s ‘Be Thankful For What You Got’ have become enduring classics and are followed by a run of ‘80s pop-chart crossover hits completing LP2 from Detroit Emeralds, The Moments Raydio and The Tymes’ #1 ‘Ms. Grace’.
LP3 opens with the unmistakable voice of Barry White and his US #1 hit ‘Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe’, before Aretha Franklin’s ‘Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)’, delivers one of her smoothest performances. Al Green’s ‘Tired Of Being Alone’ and Gladys Knight & The Pips’ ‘Midnight Train To Georgia’ are followed by minimalist soul classic ‘Why Can’t We Live Together’ from Timmy Thomas, and the side closes with a trio of defining ballads:- George Benson’s ‘The Greatest Love Of All’ Diana Ross’ ‘Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)’ and The Jackson 5’s ‘I’ll Be There’, their biggest hit…while over on the final side…Freda Payne’s #1 ‘Band Of Gold’, opens alongside Ann Peebles’ influential and much covered ‘I Can’t Stand The Rain’.Marvin Gaye’s sensual ‘Let’s Get It On’ became another US #1, while Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass deliver the contemporary standard ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’. Three massive UK #1s are next…The Stylistics with ‘Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love)’, The Three Degrees’ peerless ‘When Will I See You Again’ and Deniece Williams’ ‘Free’. This amazing collection closes with two timeless ballads: Earth, Wind & Fire’s ‘After The Love Has Gone’, a Grammy-winning classic, along with ‘Three Times A Lady’, a huge worldwide #1 for the Commodores.
NOW That’s What I Call 70s Soul, 50 defining tracks from one of music’s greatest decades. Out April 24th.
3LP
Side A
- Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
- Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On
- Diana Ross – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (Single Version)
- Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)
- Commodores – Easy (Album Version)
- Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine
- The Stylistics – You Make Me Feel Brand New (Let’s Put It All Together Version)
- Rose Royce – Wishing On A Star
Side B
- Jackson 5 – I Want You Back (Single Version)
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – The Tears Of A Clown (Single Version / Mono)
- The Supremes – Nathan Jones
- Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons – The Night (1972 Album Version)
- Chairmen of the Board – Give Me Just A Little More Time
- The Trammps – Hold Back The Night
- The O’Jays – Love Train
- The Blackbyrds – Walking In Rhythm
- Heatwave – Always And Forever (Single Version)
Side C
- The Temptations – Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone (Edited)
- Isaac Hayes – Theme From “Shaft” (Remastered 1991 Album Version)
- Ike & Tina Turner – Proud Mary
- James Brown – Get Up I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine
- Edwin Starr – War
- Sly & The Family Stone – Family Affair (Single Version)
- The Delfonics – Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
- Billy Paul – Me And Mrs. Jones (Single Version)
Side D
- The Floaters – Float On (Single Version)
- Minnie Riperton – Lovin’ You
- The Isley Brothers – Summer Breeze, Pt. 1
- William DeVaughn – Be Thankful For What You Got (Part I)
- Detroit Emeralds – Feel The Need In Me
- The Moments – Jack In The Box
- Raydio – Jack And Jill
- The Tymes – Ms. Grace
Side E
- Barry White – Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
- Aretha Franklin – Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)
- Al Green – Tired Of Being Alone
- Gladys Knight & The Pips – Midnight Train To Georgia
- Timmy Thomas – Why Can’t We Live Together (7″ Glades Version) (2013 Remaster)
- George Benson – The Greatest Love Of All
- Diana Ross – Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To) (Single Version)
- Jackson 5 – I’ll Be There
Side F
- Freda Payne – Band Of Gold
- Ann Peebles – I Can’t Stand The Rain
- Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On (Single Version)
- Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass – If You Don’t Know Me By Now
- The Stylistics – Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love)
- The Three Degrees – When Will I See You Again (Single Version)
- Deniece Williams – Free (Single Version)
- Earth, Wind & Fire – After The Love Has Gone (Single Version)
- Commodores – Three Times A Lady (Single Version)
4CD
CD1
- Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
- Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On
- Diana Ross – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
- Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)
- Jackson 5 – I Want You Back
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – The Tears Of A Clown
- Barry White – Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
- The Three Degrees – When Will I See You Again
- Rose Royce – Love Don’t Live Here Anymore
- Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass – If You Don’t Know Me By Now
- The Stylistics – You Make Me Feel Brand New
- Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine
- Minnie Riperton – Lovin’ You
- The Isley Brothers – Summer Breeze, Pt. 1
- The O’Jays – Love Train
- Ike & Tina Turner – Proud Mary
- The Staple Singers – Respect Yourself
- The Supremes – Nathan Jones
- Gladys Knight & The Pips – Midnight Train To Georgia
- The Spinners – Could It Be I’m Falling in Love
- The Delfonics – Ready Or Not Here I Come (Can’t Hide From Love)
- The Temptations – Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
CD2
- Commodores – Easy
- Billy Paul – Me And Mrs. Jones
- The Floaters – Float On
- Heatwave – Always And Forever
- The Manhattans – Kiss And Say Goodbye
- Earth, Wind & Fire – Fantasy
- George McCrae – Rock Your Baby
- The Tymes – Ms. Grace
- The Drifters – You’re More Than A Number In My Little Red Book
- Johnny Bristol – Hang On In There Baby
- Detroit Emeralds – Feel The Need In Me
- The Blackbyrds – Walking In Rhythm
- New York City – I’m Doin’ Fine Now
- Jackson 5 – The Love You Save
- Archie Bell & The Drells – Soul City Walk
- Tavares – Don’t Take Away The Music
- Jimmy James & The Vagabonds – Now Is The Time
- Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons – The Night
- Tami Lynn – I’m Gonna Run Away From You
- The Trammps – Hold Back The Night
- Chairmen of the Board – Give Me Just A Little More Time
- Four Tops – It’s All In The Game
CD3
- Bill Withers – Lovely Day
- Stevie Wonder – Never Had A Dream Come True
- Al Green – Tired Of Being Alone
- Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye – You Are Everything
- Michael Jackson – Got To Be There
- The Delfonics – Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
- The Temptations – Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone
- Isaac Hayes – Theme From “Shaft”
- Ike & Tina Turner – Nutbush City Limits
- James Brown – Get Up I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine
- Edwin Starr – War
- The Staple Singers – I’ll Take You There
- Sly & The Family Stone – Family Affair
- Timmy Thomas – Why Can’t We Live Together
- William DeVaughn – Be Thankful For What You Got (Part I)
- Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. – You Don’t Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
- Raydio – Jack And Jill
- The Moments – Jack In The Box
- The O’Jays – Back Stabbers
- The Isley Brothers – That Lady, Pt. 1
- Heatwave – Mind Blowing Decisions
- Teddy Pendergrass – Close The Door
CD4
- Jackson 5 – I’ll Be There
- Diana Ross – Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)
- Aretha Franklin – Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)
- Ann Peebles – I Can’t Stand The Rain
- Freda Payne – Band Of Gold
- The Stylistics – Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love)
- Barry White – Just The Way You Are
- Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On
- Rose Royce – Wishing On A Star
- Commodores – Three Times A Lady
- Peaches & Herb – Reunited
- Deniece Williams – Free
- The Supremes – Stoned Love
- Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – Don’t Leave Me This Way
- Lou Rawls – You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- Dionne Warwick & The Spinners – Then Came You
- The Three Degrees – Take Good Care Of Yourself
- Sweet Sensation – Sad Sweet Dreamer
- Eddie Holman – Hey There Lonely Girl
- Earth, Wind & Fire – After The Love Has Gone
- Gladys Knight & The Pips – Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
- George Benson – The Greatest Love Of All
