VARIOUS – Invictus The Definitive Collection (‘Highlights’ Edition) – LP – Vinyl [AUG 1]

LP – Black Vinyl (15 tracks).

Invictus Records is one of the legendary soul music label from 1960/70sAmerica. Founded in 1969 by the legendary songwriting and productionteam HollandDozierHolland (Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and EddieHolland). After leaving Motown Records over royalty and creative disputes,they established Invictus (along with its sister label Hot Wax Records) tocontinue producing music with greater artistic and financial control.

Invictus quickly became known for its polished, infectious sound acontinuation of the trios classic Motown style but often with a slightlyfunkier and more mature edge. The label was home to several major artistsand hits, including: Freda Payne (“Band of Gold“) Chairmen of the Board(“Give Me Just a Little More Time“) The Glass House (“Crumbs Off theTable“)

By the mid-70s, both Invictus and Hot Wax ceased operations, but theirinfluence and catalogue remain significant today, celebrated for theircrucial role in the evolution of post-Motown soul and early ’70s pop.

This 1LP highlights set bring together some of the most treasured InvictusRecords recordings and features in-depth liner notes by acclaimed writerand music historian Stuart Cosgrove.

Also Available in a 41-track deluxe 2cd version.

LP Tracklist (15 Track Highlights Selection, see also Gallery Pics for tracklist):

SIDE A
1. FREDA PAYNE – Band of Gold
2. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD -Give Me Just A Little More Time
3. THE 8TH DAY – Shes Not JustAnother Woman (Single Mix)
4. THE GLASS HOUSE – Crumbs OffThe Table
5. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD -Everythings Tuesday
6. THE NEW PLAY STARRINGRUTH COPELAND – The Music Box
7. LAURA LEE – I Need It Just AsBad As You
8. ELOISE LAWS – Put A Little LoveInto It

SIDE B
1. NEW YORK PORT AUTHORITY – IGot It
2. FREDA PAYNE – UnhookedGeneration
3. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD – YouveGot Me Dangling On A String
4. HOLLAND-DOZIER, LAMONTDOZIER – Why Cant We Be Lovers
5. THE 8TH DAY – Free Your Mind
6. RUTH COPELAND – Gimme Shelter -Single Version
7. FREDA PAYNE – We’ve Got To FindA Way Back To Love