I've only recently came across a CD compilation of rare tracks released by Hot
Records in 1996 titled 'The Best Of Society Hill Records'. The Society
Hill label (named after one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the centre of
Philadelphia) was primarily an 80s/90s label which released material mainly from
Barbara Mason and Odyssey, but also from other relatively unknown artists.
Most releases were on 12".
The compilation features many tracks previously unreleased. It was reissued by Essential Music Group on CD and is available for
download.
I've linked to, what I consider, the best tracks on the album below.
Listen to Full Album
here
Booker Newberry III - Since You've Gone
The best track on the album, a previously unreleased, deep and soulful balled/stepper from Booker Newberry III.
Marki [1995] - Tell Me, Tell Me [Society Hill #HAL 12654]
A soulful stepper with hints of jazz, released in 1995 on 12".
Vera Brown - Little Did I Know
Vera Brown was a member of the second generation of the Ritchie Family
joining in 1978. As far as I can ascertain this soulful track was previously
unreleased.
Julius Brown [1983] - Never Too Late [West End #WES 22168]
Modern Soul / Boogie from 1983 which got a national release on West
End.
Roz Ryan [1983] - Boy, Where Have You Been [Mirage #0-96969]
Modern Soul / Boogie
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