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Let's see, where to begin. Let's start three months ago when the pressing plant push back the pressing date for no reason.. or 5 months ago when my dad when in with a life threaten emergency and I spent two months by his side while recovering and unfortunately missed the "proof" stage of the labels.. but once we figured that out the place that we get our labels from said they were having paper supply issues. Or three weeks ago when they landed and the records were damaged and we have had to go through every single box to find acceptable records to send out (which started shipping today, we got 30 orders processed and will continue on Monday) - or how about two weeks ago when I shattered my collarbone and missed 7 days of work and still am having trouble moving around enough to print sleeves, fold boxes and all the other BS that comes with fulfilling orders. All this is to be said, the orders are finally starting to go out.. they are being processed at the rate we can handle - all the records are being inspected for damage before shipping because we want to minimize the returns.. All the UK orders will go in box to a friend in the UK who will then disperse them.. they will be out hopefully within the next two weeks. It's been a shit show believe me.. but i am hoping to be finishing the orders up within the next two weeks. Attached are some pictures of what we are dealing with.. Let's see, where to begin. Let's start three months ago when the pressing plant push back the pressing date for no reason.. or 5 months ago when my dad when in with a life threaten emergency and I spent two months by his side while recovering and unfortunately missed the "proof" stage of the labels.. but once we figured that out the place that we get our labels from said they were having paper supply issues. Or three weeks ago when they landed and the records were damaged and we have had to go through every single box to find acceptable records to send out (which started shipping today, we got 30 orders processed and will continue on Monday) - or how about two weeks ago when I shattered my collarbone and missed 7 days of work and still am having trouble moving around enough to print sleeves, fold boxes and all the other BS that comes with fulfilling orders. All this is to be said, the orders are finally starting to go out.. they are being processed at the rate we can handle - all the records are being inspected for damage before shipping because we want to minimize the returns.. All the UK orders will go in box to a friend in the UK who will then disperse them.. they will be out hopefully within the next two weeks. It's been a shit show believe me.. but i am hoping to be finishing the orders up within the next two weeks. Attached are some pictures of what we are dealing with.. Let's see, where to begin. Let's start three months ago when the pressing plant push back the pressing date for no reason.. or 5 months ago when my dad when in with a life threaten emergency and I spent two months by his side while recovering and unfortunately missed the "proof" stage of the labels.. but once we figured that out the place that we get our labels from said they were having paper supply issues. Or three weeks ago when they landed and the records were damaged and we have had to go through every single box to find acceptable records to send out (which started shipping today, we got 30 orders processed and will continue on Monday) - or how about two weeks ago when I shattered my collarbone and missed 7 days of work and still am having trouble moving around enough to print sleeves, fold boxes and all the other BS that comes with fulfilling orders. All this is to be said, the orders are finally starting to go out.. they are being processed at the rate we can handle - all the records are being inspected for damage before shipping because we want to minimize the returns.. All the UK orders will go in box to a friend in the UK who will then disperse them.. they will be out hopefully within the next two weeks. It's been a shit show believe me.. but i am hoping to be finishing the orders up within the next two weeks. Attached are some pictures of what we are dealing with..

There will be no mistaking these from the original - maybe "exact" wasn't the right term, close to the original would have been better - thanks.

Brewerytown Records in conjunction with Emandolynn Music Co. are releasing what has to be one of the rarest Philadelphia soul singles of all time. Originally pressed in an edition of 500 PROMO copies, Brewerytown Records found the 2" 16 track reels! Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full

The New Establishment came first.. a company in NY via a local connection licensed the song from Manny and I think there was some sort of name infringement that lead to the band changing it for the new release.

The Carolynn Porter tracks / session were done in 1968 as you can see by the take sheet.. The Porter stuff only exists on 1/4inch mix-down tapes (as far as we know) The Delights tune was the first cut on the 16 track multi's - so my thoughts are that the rhythm tracks for this song in particular were transferred to another tape 2 years later.. However the members of the backing band stayed the same. Baker, Harris, Young (and Eli on some occasions). It is unmistakably Earl Young on drums throughout this entire session, and Tom Moulton has said there is no doubt that it is Norman Harris & Ronnie Baker - This is also Don Renaldo's string section, and interestingly enough, every song had a "dry" run-through with just the rhythm section before Don Renaldo and Co joined in. Hence the alternate takes on some of the tunes.

Vinyl is coming, along with a series of 45's - I'm just impatient and can't wait for 5-6 months times for the vinyl. I agree - Such a special tune

All songs mixed and mastered from the original 16 track multi's - except Carolynn Porter, remastered from the original 1/4 mix-down tapes. All Songs Licensed from Emandolynn Music Co and used with permission. Copyright Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full

New unearthed material from a prison band, record on their own dime in 1973 at Sigma Sound Studios. Recently discovered 2" multi-track reels. Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full

Out NOW on Brewerytown Records - The complete Cougar Records recordings from this little known Philadelphia songstress. Rose Rouse Bryant AKA Mitzi Ross had only a few singles released through her short lived career as a Philly soul singer. Her C.R.S. Single entitled Man Hunt was released last year through a Tramp Records compilation, but the paramount single in her arsenal was the massive drum heavy tune “I’ll Do More For You Baby” released in 1970 on Cougar Records from Camden NJ. Max @BrewerytownBeats has spent the last year digging into this little know singers career only to find the original mix down session tape with two previously unreleased tunes (both songs were recorded as well by Ann Byers and released on Cougar, but Mitzi adds he own twist to these never before heard songs) Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6kiSOXpyK2Et3fuEuECLhQ?si=s3EgRLEOQiynx1h1czMkSg Also on ITunes and all other streaming services. Enjoy!

New Release coming soon! Digital release coming February 14th on Brewerytown Records. "Philadelphia's premier 10-piece Soul & Funk band doing a cover of The Magictones 1975 release There's Nothing Better Than Love. This is an instrumental version re-arranged by the band." Youtube PROMO video: York Street Hustle - There's Nothing Better Than Love (Instrumental)

A tremendous album from a totally hip Philly soul group of the 70s Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full

We lost a true Philadelphia legend this week. Monday Dec. 30th Herley Johnson Jr. of The Ambassadors passed away here in Philadelphia. Rest In Peace. Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full

Philly Soul playlist - Souladelphia https://open.spotify.com/user/44g8wqmzi8r2y9td585zllu4k