This album chronicles the rapid growth of young Black “Gentle Genius” Curtis Mayfield who would leave a lasting mark on American music. Featuring tracks from The Impressions, Jerry Butler, Gene Chandler and more, this compilation showcases Mayfield’s recording, producing and songwriting journey at Vee-Jay Records. The audio has been remastered from the original analog tapes by Paul Blakemore and the package includes new liner notes from noted rock historian Jim Miller.
An exclusive release for Black Friday 2024.
Tracklisting:
| A1 | Jerry Butler & The Impressions– | For Your Precious Love |
| A2 | The Impressions– | The Gift Of Love |
| A3 | The Impressions– | At The County Fair |
| A4 | The Impressions– | Senorita I Love You |
| A5 | The Impressions– | A Long Time Ago |
| A6 | The Impressions– | Let Me Know |
| A7 | The Impressions– | Young Lover |
| B1 | The Impressions– | That You Love Me |
| B2 | The Impressions– | A New Love |
| B3 | Jerry Butler– | I Found A Love |
| B4 | Jerry Butler– | He Will Break Your Heart |
| B5 | Jerry Butler– | Thanks To You |
| B6 | Jerry Butler– | Find Another Girl |
| B7 | Jerry Butler– | When Trouble Calls |
| C1 | Wade Flemons– | At The Party |
| C2 | Wade Flemons– | Devil In Your Soul |
| C3 | Jerry Butler– | I’m A Telling You |
| C4 | Jerry Butler– | Aware Of Love |
| C5 | Jerry Butler– | Isle Of Sirens |
| C6 | Jerry Butler– | I’m The One |
| D1 | Gene Chandler– | Rainbow |
| D2 | Gene Chandler– | Man’s Temptation |
| D3 | Jerry Butler– | A Woman With Soul |
| D4 | Jerry Butler– | Need To Belong |
| D5 | Jerry Butler– | I’ve Been Trying |
| D6 | Jerry Butler & Betty Everett– | Just Be True |
| D7 | Jerry Butler & Betty Everett– | It’s All Right |
