Eccentric Soul: Consolidated Productions Vol. 1 (Vinyl 2LP)

Operating in the farthest margins of L.A.’s cutthroat music business from 1961-1991, Mel Alexander’s Consolidated Productions was among the longest running Black-owned independent record conglomerates of the 20th century. Caught up in a confusing web of imprints—including Ajax, Angel Town, Car-A-Mel, Emanuel, and Kris—this first volume gathers 28 smoldering R&B cuts by the likes of Lee Harvey, B.B. Carter, Marilyn Calloway, Del Reys, Deb Tones, De Velles, Gene Russell’s Trio, Jimmy “Preacher” Ellis, and Ty Karim.

Remastered from the original 1/4” tapes, Consolidated Productions Vol. I includes carefully researched annotation, discography, and photographs from a vital producer.

Tracklist: 

Side A
1. James Foster & The L.a. Untouchables - The Time Has Come
2. The Del-Reys - Don’t You Know
3. The L.A Untouchables - Money Man
4. Spider Walker - I’m Mad
5. The Del-Reys - Walk Proud
6. Billy Williams - So Called Friend (Oh! What A Friend)
7. Ty Karim - Lighten Up Baby

Side B
1. B.B. Carter - Cool It Baby
2. Marilyn Calloway & The 4-Silvertones - My Lover
3. Deb Tones & The Del-Reys - Knock On Wood
4. The De Velles - Misery
5. Ann Stacy - Don’t You Fool Me
6. B.B. Carter - Leave Me Alone
7. Marilyn Calloway & The 4-Silvertones - Shut Up (Demo)

Side C
1. Jimmy “Preacher” Ellis -(C’mon) Dance To The Drumbeat
2. The L.A. Untouchables- Acey Deucey
3. Gene Russell’s Trio - Doin’ The Snake Hips
4. The De Velles - Let’s Do The Hunch
5. Gene Russell’s Trio - Jet Set
6. Dynamic Duo And The Penguiness - Turkey Trot
7. Gene Russell’s Trio - Foggy Bottom)

Side D
1. Lee Harvey - Only True Love
2. Lee Harvey - Need Of Love
3. Lee Jones - I Got To See My Baby
4. Lee Harvey - Prove It
5. Lee Harvey And The L.A. Untouchables - My Assurance
6. Lee Harvey And The L.A. Untouchables - If I’m Dreaming
7. Lee Harvey - False Pride