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DJ DEMO COPY

MFSB featuring Three Degrees, The - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)

Label: Philadelphia International Records Catalog#: S PIR 2289 Format: Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo
Country: UK Released: 1973 Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop Style: Rhythm & Blues, Disco

Tracklist

A MFSB featuring Three Degrees, The  -  TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) 3:29     Arranged By - Bobby Martin
  Written-By - K. Gamble / L. Huff* B MFSB featuring Thom Bell  -  Something For Nothing 3:00     Arranged By, Featuring - Thom Bell
  Written-By - K. Gamble* , R. Chambers* , T. Bell*

Credits

Producer - Gamble-Huff*

Notes

A U.S.A Production

Manufactured and Distributed by CBS RECORDS Made in England
? 1973 CBS Inc.

 

"TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" is a 1974 hit recording by MFSB (Mother, Father, Sister, Brother) featuring vocals by The Three Degrees. A classic example of the Philadelphia soul genre, it was written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff as the theme for theAmerican musical television program Soul Train, which specialized in African-American musical performers. The single was released on the Philadelphia International label, and it is arguably the first disco song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song is essentially an instrumental piece, featuring a lush blend of strings and horns in the Philadelphia soul style. There are only two vocal parts to the song: a passage close to the beginning during which The Three Degrees sing "People all over the world!"; and the chorus over the fadeout, "Let's get it on/It's time to get down". The words "People all over the world!" are not heard in the original version. "TSOP" hit number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in the spring of 1974 and remained there for two weeks. It also topped the American R&B chart (for one week) and adult contemporary chart (for two weeks).[1] The Three Degrees would revisit the top of the AC chart later in 1974 with their hit single, "When Will I See You Again".

Although it was rerecorded a number of times for future versions of the show, "TSOP" has remained the theme song for Soul Trainthrough the disco, 1980s R&B, new jack swing, hip-hop, and neo soul eras of Black music.

"TSOP" was covered by Dexys Midnight Runners and released as a B-side on the 12" version of the "Jackie Wilson Said" single, later issued on the remastered version of the album Too-Rye-Ay. The band also used it to open some of their live shows.

Another cover was made in 1978 by reggae band Inner Circle, who had a history of covering American soul songs in the laid-back reggae style of the late 1970s.

Two more covers were made in 1987 (by George Duke), and 1999 (by Sampson); both versions would be used as themes for Soul Train. The 1999 theme would be used until ST's final episode in 2006.

The song is played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia prior to every Phillies home game. Pilipinas, Game KNB?, a Philippines game show hosted by actor/politician Edu Manzano, used an adaptation of TSOP called "Papayo Yowza" as its theme.

Additional

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? FANTASTIC CONDITION

? SUPERB RARE
PHILLY SOUL  DJ COPY / PROMO :
Promotion copies were issued by the record labels to give to radio stations for airplay. Those of you not familar with Promo 45 Vinyl...Many times the labels used virgin vinyl instead of recycled vinyl  (Such as the vinyl that was used in Retail 45's that were sold to the general public). Using Virgin Vinyl meant this way the stations could get more plays from each record before the station would request further copies to fill the life of the song.

?  A MUST HAVE FOR ANY SOUL COLLECTOR !


? HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER TSOP

More PSYCH / FREAKBEAT / PROG / MOD / SKA / POP CLASSICS / PUNK / NEW WAVE / MOD / NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN 

RARE 7" & PROMOS

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GRADINGS
Using 'The Rare Record Collector' guidelines

 

Sleeve

 

This rare single comes with brand new cardboard sleeve.

Labels

 

As you can see from the photos, both sides of this famous pea green Philadelphia International records label are in great condition.

A side

Near Mint

B side

Near Mint

Vinyl appearance

 

There are occasional surface marks on both sides of this single.   However there are no significant scratches or abrasions on either side of the vinyl.

A side

Excellent

B side

Excellent

Audio quality

 

The audio delivered by MFSB and The Three Degrees still sounds wonderful throughout this extremely rare advanced promotion record.

A side

Near Mint 

B side

Excellent -

 

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THE SHOP
Below are just some of the rare records, DJ copies & promos currently listed

Just some of the great records finishing SUNDAY 20th of March

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APHRODITES Aphrodite's CHILD Vertigo 7 PSYCH PROG UK 45 MARIANNE FAITHFULL Rolling Stones 45 Demo ISLAND Ballad NICE Psych PROG 45 UK IMMEDIATE Thoughts of Emerlist 67
!!ULTIMATE 1st PRESS: MOTHER ST: '1' / 'G'!!


??DAVJACK??? NIRVANA Pop PSYCH Rock UK 45 Demo ISLAND Rainbow Chaser TRAFFIC Psych PROG Rock 45 UK Demo ISLAND Walking PROMO ?? KILLER DJ COPY?? 1974 

?? Nr.MINT ?? 

WALKING IN THE Three 3 Degrees NORTHERN SOUL Demo POP PROMO When will POP CLASSIC DJ COPY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   MFSB Three Degrees NORTHERN SOUL Demo DISCO PROMOTSOP !!No. 1 HIT DJ COPY !!1974 ? 

SEMINAL: 1st DISCO NUMBER 1? MFSB Three Degrees NORTHERN SOUL Demo PHILLY PROMO Love Express delivery available   MFSB Leon Huff UK 45 NORTHERN SOUL Demo Funk PROMO 1973 Express delivery available   INTRUDERS mfsb 7 FUNK 45 NORTHERN SOUL Demo PROMO Wanna Express delivery available   INTRUDERS FUNK NORTHERN SOUL Demo PROMO Be Happy / Nice Express delivery available   Harold Melvin The Bluenotes FUNK 45 UK Demo PROMO Comin Express delivery available   Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes 45 Demo SATISFACTION 73 Express delivery available   EBONYS Funk NORTHERN SOUL UK Demo PHILLY PROMO Forever Express delivery available   DELEGATION 12" Single DISCO FUNK UK Put A Little ARIOLA DAVID RUFFIN 7" UK TAMLA Motown Take Me Clear DEMO 936
? KILLER MOTOWN DJ COPY? 


? EX+ / Nr. MINT 

? TAMLA 936 ! Dionne Warwick LP Soul UK TEST PRESSING Windows PROMO !
! WHITE LABEL !!


?The Windows Of World? 

MONO? HIT LP ?? ET E.T MOVIE LP UK Storybook 1982 PROMO MICHAEL JACKSON !! MJ PROMO !! 

COMPLETE ??

COLLECTORS E.T PRESS PACK?? Johnny Johnson Bandwagon LP Soul FUNK Direction 1968 UK !! 1st PRESS !!

??Self ent?? ? MONO


? KILLER SOUL LP ?? JONI MITCHELL LP UK FOLK Rock REPRISE 69 CLOUDS Org 1st 1st PRESS 

?? RARE LYRIC INSERT?? 1969 


? EX / Nr MINT ?? LEGENDARY MASKED SURFERS 45 Gonna Hustle You JAN & DEAN ? KILLER DEMO ?? HUSTLE? 


B Wilson/   Russell?  /  JAN & DEAN 1972 MAJOR LANCE UK 7 MOD NORTHERN SOUL DEMO Without a doubt ?? WITHOUT A ??  Warner


?? KILLER NORTHERN SOUL DJ COPY?? Chairmen Of The Board UK PROMO Soul Funk INVICTUS DEMO PAUL SIMON 7" FOLK Pop 45 UK CBS Demo Sound of DJ PROMO
?? Sound of Silence LIVE ?


? RARE POP CLASSIC DJ COPY ?? Michel Colombier 12 EP DISCO French ACID FUNK E.P Do It NOSTROMO 7" 45 UK Disco DJ Demo PROMO BRONZE 1979 Alien ?? KILLER DISCO as RARE DEMO ??


?? RARE COSMIC BOOGIE??
Atlanta Rhythm Section E.P EP LP UNDERDOG POLYDOR PROMO AVIATOR Jethro Tull Blodwyn Pig PROG 45 PROMO Time DEMO
?? MEGA RARE HARD PROG DEMO?? 

1979 

?? STUNNING Nr.MINT? AVIATOR Tull HARD PROG Rock Harvest PROMO Turbulence LP
!ULTIMATE 1st Press : '1/G' Matrix!

J Tull/Caravan/B?lodwyn Pig 


EX+/Nr.M OHM Jazz Rock Fusion PROG 45 UK PROMO Kanon OVERHEAD 79 DISTRACTIONS Indie MOD Punk POWER POP 45 UK ISLAND Demo BANDIT Cliff Williams AC/DC Heavy Rock 45 UK Demo PROMO BE BOP DELUXE Punk PROG Rock 45 PROMO HARVEST 
Maid DEMO ROY HARPER 12" ALBUM Rock LP UK FOLK Come out Fighting
? Ghengis Smith ? EX+ | 1967 


?? MEGA RARE FOLK LP ?? ROY HARPER 12 Rock LP UK FOLK PROG Liberty FOLKJOKEOPUS
?? KILLER PROG FOLK LP ?? 1969 


?? Nr. MINT Audio ?? ZEBRA CROSSING/MOSAIC ALBUM Psych Rock LP UK FOLK PROMO PRIV.PRESS

?ACI?D FOLK?   LATE 60s

!! ONLY 99 COPIES EXIST !!
  GYPSY Knapp 7 PSYCH 45 UK Brand New Car HEAVY PROG DEMO BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD LP UK FOLK PSYCH ATLANTIC Again 1st ?? KILLER PSYCH / FOLK ?? 1968 


?? EX+/ Nr MINT ?? BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN LP Pop Rock CBS PROMO DEMO The River !! CBS DEMO STAMPED LP 

!! Nr MINT AUD.

? The River 1980? BOB DYLAN Folk LP John Wesley Harding 68 MONO 1st PRESS
! 1968 John Wesley LP !  BOB DYLAN 


??? EX+| Nr MINT ? BOB DYLAN Folk Rock 45 UK Demo ISLAND PROMO On Night 74
!! ULTIMATE 1st PRESS: '1/G' !


? STUNNING Nr MINT PROMO? BOB DYLAN Folk Rock LP CBS Nashville Skyline 1st PRESS BOB DYLAN Folk Rock LP WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSINGPROMO
! BOB DYLAN  ? SAVED ?


? IMPOSSIBLY RARE WHITE LABEL PROMO? BOB DYLAN Promo 12 SINGLE LIMITED EDITION CBS Baby Stop BOB DYLAN Folk Rock Demo LP Slow Train TEST PRESS PROMO
!!! BOB DYLAN !!! 


? IMPOSSIBLY RARE WHITE LABEL PROMO?

Good luck : Cheers, Sam & Joe

 

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