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Pre-Order Policy
- If you want to order additional items (including other pre-orders), please make separate orders. Otherwise, we will hold your order until all items are in stock and ready to ship.
- Scheduled ship dates are always estimates which are subject to change. If there is a substantial delay, we will contact you directly.
"400 essential gospel soul records, selected and annotated by Greg Belson, DJ, compiler, and host of The Divine Chord Gospel Show on dublab and Divine Discotheque on Soho Radio. Seven chapters explore boogie, disco, choir, funk, modern soul, soul and vocal harmony, with rarity scores, collector’s checkboxes and full-color original artwork throughout. Emerging in the early twentieth century, gospel evolved through the influence of blues and jazz, combining sacred lyrics with powerful vocals and driving rhythms. As secular sounds shaped the genre, artists like Sam Cooke, the Staple Singers, and Al Green helped bring gospel soul to new audiences. 'People are starting to see that these records aren’t just about God, Jesus, or the devil. They’re beautiful songs that talk about the world’s condition.' — Greg Belson Featuring Aretha Franklin, Al Green, The Staple Singers, and more, this collection includes 12 essential compilations, 23 guest selector lists from DJs, musicians, label heads, scholars and journalists, and an extended interview with Greg Belson. Focused on US releases, the book also includes a full index of artists and guest performers." - Dust & Grooves
- soft cover w/ die-cut cover window
- 240 pages
- first edition of 2500
- dimensions: 5.8" × 8.3"
- weight: 1 lb
Pre-Order Policy
- If you want to order additional items (including other pre-orders), please make separate orders. Otherwise, we will hold your order until all items are in stock and ready to ship.
- Scheduled ship dates are always estimates which are subject to change. If there is a substantial delay, we will contact you directly.
"400 essential gospel soul records, selected and annotated by Greg Belson, DJ, compiler, and host of The Divine Chord Gospel Show on dublab and Divine Discotheque on Soho Radio. Seven chapters explore boogie, disco, choir, funk, modern soul, soul and vocal harmony, with rarity scores, collector’s checkboxes and full-color original artwork throughout. Emerging in the early twentieth century, gospel evolved through the influence of blues and jazz, combining sacred lyrics with powerful vocals and driving rhythms. As secular sounds shaped the genre, artists like Sam Cooke, the Staple Singers, and Al Green helped bring gospel soul to new audiences. 'People are starting to see that these records aren’t just about God, Jesus, or the devil. They’re beautiful songs that talk about the world’s condition.' — Greg Belson Featuring Aretha Franklin, Al Green, The Staple Singers, and more, this collection includes 12 essential compilations, 23 guest selector lists from DJs, musicians, label heads, scholars and journalists, and an extended interview with Greg Belson. Focused on US releases, the book also includes a full index of artists and guest performers." - Dust & Grooves
- soft cover w/ die-cut cover window
- 240 pages
- first edition of 2500
- dimensions: 5.8" × 8.3"
- weight: 1 lb
