Various Artists: Eccentric Soul - Consolidated Productions Vol. 1 (Vinyl 2xLP)

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.

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
   
8. B.B. Carter - Cool It Baby
   
9. Marilyn Calloway & The 4-Silvertones - My Lover
   
10. Deb Tones & The Del-Reys - Knock On Wood
    
11. The De Velles - Misery
    
12. Ann Stacy - Don’t You Fool Me
    
13. B.B. Carter - Leave Me Alone
    
14. Marilyn Calloway & The 4-Silvertones - Shut Up (Demo)
15. Jimmy “Preacher” Ellis - (C’mon) Dance To The Drumbeat
    
16. The L.A. Untouchables - Acey Deucey
    
17. Gene Russell’s Trio - Doin’ The Snake Hips
    
18. The De Velles - Let’s Do The Hunch
    
19. Gene Russell’s Trio - Jet Set
    
20. Dynamic Duo And The Penguiness - Turkey Trot
    
21. Gene Russell’s Trio - Foggy Bottom)
22. Lee Harvey - Only True Love
    
23. Lee Harvey - Need Of Love
    
24. Lee Jones - I Got To See My Baby
    
25. Lee Harvey - Prove It
    
26. Lee Harvey And The L.A. Untouchables - My Assurance
    
27. Lee Harvey And The L.A. Untouchables - If I’m Dreaming
    
28. Lee Harvey - False Pride