LOS ANGELES - Rhino Handmade continues its celebration of Atlantic Records' 60th anniversary with ATLANTIC SOUL (1959-1975), the second limited-edition, four-disc boxed set honoring genres championed by the label. The series began earlier this year with Atlantic Blues (1949-1970) and will conclude in 2008 with a set dedicated to vocal groups.

For each, Rhino Handmade will limit production to 3,000 individually numbered boxed sets, presenting each in a vintage-looking 12” x 12” box that includes a booklet filled with extensive liner notes and rare photos. ATLANTIC SOUL will be available November 20 exclusively from http://www.rhinohandmade.com for a list price of $79.98.

Produced by Billy Vera, the 82 tracks on ATLANTIC SOUL eschew the more famous recordings most fans already own. Instead, the four-disc set delivers soul obscurities and lesser-known hits-some making their CD debut-that have, until now, somehow managed to be overlooked in the history books. This box reveals the incredible breadth and variety of not only Atlantic's taste but also the range of soul itself. From the sweet orchestral soul of Ben E. King to the raw Detroit gospel of The Falcons, from the Southern funk of Memphis and Muscle Shoals to the '70s rejuvenation of the New York and Philly studio scenes, ATLANTIC SOUL has it all.

Vera assembles a collection that could be a university course in soul singing, gathering an impressive array of magnificent voices that found a home at the world's greatest soul record company. Starting with Atlantic's superstars, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin, ATLANTIC SOUL also spotlights hitmakers-Solomon Burke, Wilson Pickett, Esther Phillips, Otis Redding and Donny Hathaway-as well as those who didn't have any luck during their stay, but who made it big later-Patti LaBelle and The Isley Brothers. The tracks also feature great voices whose day had come and gone but were still sounding great: Howard Tate, James Carr, and Baby Washington.

In addition to the voices, ATLANTIC SOUL is also blessed with a host of talented musicians, including many guitarists who are legendary among soul aficionados: Steve Cropper, Robert Ward, Bobby Womack, Eddie Hinton, and Reggie Young. A pre-Experience Jimi Hendrix makes a surprising appearance, playing on Ronnie Isley's “Have You Ever Been Disappointed.”

Rhino Handmade will continue the celebration of Atlantic's 60th anniversary early next year with the release of Atlantic Vocal Groups (1951-1963). The four-disc set will have a similar look and feel to ATLANTIC SOUL and Atlantic Blues and will feature classic Atlantic artists such as The Coasters, The Drifters, and The Clovers

ATLANTIC SOUL (1959-1975)
Track Listing
Disc 1


1. “Come Rain Or Come Shine” - Ray Charles
2. “You're The Boss” - Lavern Baker & Jimmy Ricks
3. “On The Horizon” - Ben E. King
4. “Your Old Lady” - The Isley Brothers
5. “I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)” - The Ikettes
6. “Daddy Rollin' Stone” - Jimmy Ricks & The Raves
7. “Darling” - The Falcons
8. “Stupidity” - Solomon Burke
9. “My Man-He's A Lovin' Man” - Betty Lavett
10. “Take This Time I've Got” - The Falcons
11. “Just One Look” - Doris Troy
12. “Love Is Amazing” - The Ohio Untouchables
13. “(Do The) Mashed Potatoes, Part 1” - Nat Kendricks & The Swans
14. “He'll Have To Go” - Solomon Burke
15. “My Girl Sloopy” - The Vibrations
16. “I'm Tired” - The Ohio Untouchables
17. “Mojo Hannah” - Little Esther Phillips
18. “Baby I'm Coming Home” - Mack Rice
19. “I'm Gonna Cry” - Wilson Pickett
20. “I've Got No Time To Lose” - Carla Thomas
Disc 2

1. “Come See About Me” - Don Covay
2. “I Found A Love Oh What A Love” - Jo Ann & Troy
3. “I'm Gonna Run Away From You” - Tami Lynn
4. “Some Things You Never Get Used To” - Little Esther Phillips
5. “I Don't Want To Lose You” - Tommy Hunt
6. “Thank You John” - Willie Tee
7. “Let's Go Get Stoned” - The Coasters
8. “Let Me Know When It's Over” - Esther Phillips
9. “Have You Ever Been Disappointed” - The Isley Brothers
10. “Groovy Kind Of Love” - Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles
11. “Dear Lover” - Mary Wells
12. “Sookie Sookie” - Don Covay
13. “Over The Rainbow” - Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles
14. “Where's The Girl” - Ben E. King
15. “Iron Out The Rough Spots” - Don Covay & The Goodtimers
16. “Make Me Belong To You” - Barbara Lewis
17. “Some Kind Of Wonderful” - Soul Brothers Six
18. “Why (Am I Treated So Bad)” - The Sweet Inspirations
19. “Storybook Children” - Billy Vera & Judy Clay
20. “It Ain't What You Got” - Jimmy Hughes
21. “A Change Is Gonna Come” - Aretha Franklin
Disc 3

1. “Get Down” - Harvey Scales & The Seven Sounds
2. “Looking For A Fox” - Clarence Carter
3. “What Can You Do When You Ain't Got Nobody” - Soul Brothers Six
4. “Baby Don't You Do It” - Alvin Robinson
5. “I Found A True Love” - Wilson Pickett
6. “I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel To Be Free)” - Solomon Burke
7. “I've Come A Long Way” - Wilson Pickett
8. “My Song” - Aretha Franklin
9. “Hard To Handle” - Otis Redding
10. “I Say A Little Prayer” - Aretha Franklin
11. “Too Weak To Fight” - Clarence Carter
12. “Soul Sister, Brown Sugar” - Sam & Dave
13. “Ice Cream Song” - The Dynamics
14. “You Are The Circus” - C & The Shells
15. “Crying In The Rain” - The Sweet Inspirations
16. “Kind Woman” - Percy Sledge
17. “I Don't Know” - Baby Washington
18. “Reaching For The Moon” - Billy Vera & Judy Clay
19. “Anyway That You Want Me” - Walter Jackson
20. “Greatest Love” - Judy Clay
21. “Don't Let Me Lose This Dream” - Baby Washington
Disc 4

1. “Sister Pitiful” - Judy Clay
2. “Breakfast In Bed” - Baby Washington
3. “(Gotta Find) A Brand New Lover, Part 1” - The Sweet Inspirations
4. “God Gave Me A Song” - Interdenominational Youth Choir of Washington D.C. & Maryland
5. “That's The Way My Baby Is” - The Sweet Inspirations
6. “Precious, Precious” - Jackie Moore
7. “Groove Me” - King Floyd
8. “Plain And Simple Girl” - Garland Green
9. “Hold On” - James Carr
10. “Thin Line Between Love And Hate” - The Persuaders
11. “A Song For You” - Donny Hathaway
12. “She's A Burgler” - Howard Tate
13. “Victim Of A Foolish Heart” - Bettye Swann
14. “You Don't Know Nothing About Love” - Howard Tate
15. “Giving Up” - Donny Hathaway
16. “How Could I Let You Get Away” - Spinners
17. “I Can Understand It” - The Valentinos
18. “Some Guys Have All The Luck” - The Persuaders
19. “She's Gone” - Hall & Oates
20. “Hooked For Life” - The Trammps