Solar The Ultimate 12Inch Collection / Various Solar The Ultimate 12Inch Collection / Various CD

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.

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