Various Artists - Solar the Ultimate 12Inch Collection / Various (CD)

Details: The S.O.L.A.R. Records label (acronym for Sounds of Los Angeles Records) was founded in 1977 by Dick Griffey, which quickly became one of the most important disco, R&B, and dance music imprints of the late 1970s and 1980s. Shalamar were the label's best selling act. The "SOLAR sound" was a collective effort, with artists working on each other's sessions. Sylvers was the producer behind the trademark SOLAR sound: funky, progressive dance music infused with soul and disco. This excellent 2X CD compilation showcases rare 12" mixes from many of their artists including: Dynasty, Klymaxx, the Whispers, Lakeside, Midnight Star, Calloway, Carrie Lucas, Collage and the Deele, which introduced singer/songwriter/producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds & future music executive Antonio "L.A." Reid.

Tracklist:

1. Midnight Star - Midas Touch
2. Carrie Lucas - Show Me Where You're Coming from
3. Shalamar - There It Is
4. The Whispers - No Pain No Gain
5. Shalamar - Over and Over
6. Dynasty - I Don't Wanna Be a Freak But I Can't Help Myself
7. Lakeside - It's All the Way Live
8. Collage - Romeo Where's Juliet?
9. Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid
10. The Deele - Street Beat
11. Shalamar - a Night to Remember (Us Extended Remix)
12. The Whispers - Rock Steady
13. Dynasty - Love in the Fast Lane
14. Midnight Star - Scientific Love
15. The Sylvers - Come Back Lover Come Back
16. Collage - Winners and Loser
17. Carrie Lucas - Dance with You
18. Eroy Hutson - Classy Lady
19. Lakeside - One Minute After Midnight
20. Bill Wolfer - Call Me