This is an Atlantic Records Discography, albums released on the Atlantic Records label from its founding up until 1982, ordered by catalog number. Two of the major series of LP recordings were the "1200" and "8000" series, started by Nesuhi Ertegun. The "1200" series was reserved for jazz albums. The "8000" and subsequent series, started shortly after the 1200 in 1956, featured Atlantic's R&B and pop albums; when the "1200" series was discontinued in the 1970s, the jazz albums were mixed with the R&B and pop albums in their respective series. This list includes albums using Atlantic's numbering system that were released under their numerous subsidiary labels. There is a section containing albums related to the label as well.
Atlantic's first 33⅓ RPM LP records were 10-inch albums and their first release in 1949 was a recording of Walter Benton's poetry set to music which was also issued as three 12 inch 78 RPM records.[1] This was followed by two albums in 1950 with the bulk of Atlantic's 10-inch albums released between 1951 and 1953. The 100 Series released mainly instrumental jazz LPs and the 400 Series featured vocalists. The album catalog numbers were often denoted by the prefix "LP" on the album cover and "ALS" or "ALR" on the record label.
Atlantic commenced releasing 12 inch LP records with the establishment of their 1200 series in 1949 with an album consisting of three 78 RPM records of Walter Benton's poetry. This was followed by a two record set of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in 1951.[2] Subsequent releases featured Dixieland, opera and selections from Broadway musicals before Nesuhi Ertegun took over responsibility for the LP series in 1955 and the series focused almost exclusively on jazz releases.[3] After one a very early experiment in 1953 stereo releases of Atlantic LPs began production in 1958 and by 1960 all releases were available in mono or stereo pressings—indicated by the prefix SD on the catalog number.[3] The series continued until late 1977 when it concluded with SD 1700 and most of the popular jazz artists moved to the SD 18100 Series and a limited number of albums were released on the 8800 Series.[4]
Atlantic commenced releasing 12-inch LPs of popular music in 1956 with the 8000 Series collections of hit singles by their roster of established rhythm and blues artists.[8] The 1960s saw the expansion of Atlantic's roster with the addition of popular music performers, international artists and the emerging dominance of soul music singers such as Solomon Burke and Aretha Franklin.[9] By the end of the 1960s the label experienced its greatest commercial success breaking rock music supergroups like Led Zeppelin and Crosby, Stills & Nash.[10]
Featuring Chuck Willis, Ray Charles, The Bobbettes, Joe Turner, LaVern Baker, Clyde McPhatter, Ruth Brown, Ivory Joe Hunter, The Clovers, The Drifters and The Jaye Sisters
Featuring LaVern Baker, The Bobettes, Ruth Brown, Ray Charles, The Clovers, The Drifters, Ivory Joe Hunter, Clyde McPhatter, Joe Turner and Chuck Willis
Featuring LaVern Baker, The Bobettes, Solomon Burke, Ray Charles, The Clovers, King Coleman, King Curtis, The Mar-Keys, Clyde McPhatter, Tommy Ridgley, Lloyd Sims, The Top Notes, Tee Tucker and Big Joe Turner
Featuring The Robins, The Penguins, The Falcons, The Nite Caps, The Aladdins, The Avalons, The Superiors, Jimmy McHugh, Tony March, The Coasters, The Swingin' Hearts, Larry Dale, The Caps, The Versatones, The Clovers, The Royaltones, Clyde McPhatter, Ronnie Jones & The Classmates, The Dubs and The Blonde Bomber
History of Rhythm & Blues Volume 1: The Roots 1947–52
Featuring Ruth Brown, The Cardinals, The Clovers, Frank Culley, The Delta Rhythm Boys, Lead Belly, Stick McGhee, Edna McGriff, The Orioles, The Ravens, Laurie Tate & Joe Morris Orchestra and Joe Turner
8162
Various Artists
History of Rhythm & Blues Volume 2: The Golden Years 1953–55
Featuring LaVern Baker, Ruth Brown, Ray Charles, The Chords, The Clovers, The Diamonds, The Drifters featuring Clyde McPhatter, The Five Keys, Tommy Ridgeley and Joe Turner
8163
Various Artists
History of Rhythm & Blues Volume 3: Rock & Roll 1956–57
Featuring The Robins, The Clovers, Joe Turner, The Drifters, Clyde McPhatter, Ivory Joe Hunter, LaVern Baker, The Coasters and Chuck Willis
8164
Various Artists
History of Rhythm & Blues Volume 4: The Big Beat 1958–60
Featuring LaVern Baker, Ray Charles, The Coasters, Bobby Darin, The Drifters, Ben E. King, Clyde McPhatter and Carla Thomas
Featuring Solomon Burke, Arthur Conley, Eddie Floyd, Aretha Franklin, Ben E. King, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge and Carla Thomas
History of Rhythm & Blues Volume 5: The Beat Goes On 1961–62
Featuring LaVern Baker, William Bell, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Solomon Burke, Ray Charles, The Coasters, The Drifters, The Falcons featuring Wilson Pickett, The Ikettes, Ben E. King, The Mar-Keys, Otis Redding and Rufus Thomas
8194
Various Artists
History of Rhythm & Blues Volume 6: On Broadway 1963–64
Featuring Solomon Burke, The Coasters, Don Covay, The Drifters, Nat Kendrick & The Swans, Chris Kenner, Ben E. King, Barbara Lewis, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Joe Tex, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas and Doris Troy
8195
The Robert Stigwood Orchestra
The Robert Stigwood Orchestra Plays Bee Gees' Hits
Featuring Archie Bell & the Drells, Booker T. & the MG's, Arthur Conley, Cream, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, The Rascals, Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge, The Sweet Inspirations and Vanilla Fudge
History of Rhythm & Blues Volume 7: The Sound of Soul 1965–66
Featuring Solomon Burke, The Capitols, Don Covay & The Goodtimers, Eddie Floyd, Barbara Lewis, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge and Willie Tee
8209
Various Artists
History of Rhythm & Blues Volume 8: The Memphis Sound 1967
Featuring The Bar-Kays, Booker T. & the MG's, Arthur Conley, King Curtis, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge, Joe Tex and Carla Thomas
Featuring Bee Gees, Archie Bell & The Drells, Arthur Brown, Clarence Carter, Cream, Tyrone Davis, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, The Rascals and Dusty Springfield
TP-18152 – Wind on the Water — Crosby & Nash [1975] Issued by Atlantic on the 8-track and cassette formats only; the vinyl album was issued on ABC ABCD-902.
SD-18183 – Coming Out – Manhattan Transfer [1976] (9–76, #48)
TP-18184 – Whistling Down the Wire — Crosby & Nash [1976] Issued by Atlantic on the 8-track and cassette formats only; the vinyl album was issued on ABC ABCD-956.
SD-18185 – Just Like in the Movies – Ace Spectrum [1976]
SD-18186 – E-Man Groovin' – Jimmy Castor Bunch [1976]
SD-18187 – Let's Stick Together – Bryan Ferry [1976]
SD-18210 – Eli – Jan Akkerman and Kaz Lux [1976] Eli/Guardian Angel/Tranquillizer/Can't Fake A Good Time//There He Still Goes/Strindberg/Wings Of Strings/Naked Actress/Fairytale
SD-19107 – I Love My Wife – Original Cast [1977] Produced by Cy Coleman. Cast includes Lenny Baker, Joanna Gleason, Ilene Graff, and James Naughton, with the band directed by John Miller.
SD-19108 – Ringo the 4th – Ringo Starr [1977]
SD-19109 – Foreigner [1977] Reissue of Atlantic SD-18215.
SD-19320 – Classic Yes [1981] Includes a bonus 7" single.
RR-19321 – The All Sports Band [1981] The label on this album is Radio Records.
SD-19322 –
SD-19323 – Take It Off – Chic [1981]
WTG19324 – More Of The Good Life – T.S. Monk [1981]
SD-19325 – Anytime – Henry Paul Band [1981]
SD-19326 – A Place For My Stuff! – George Carlin [1981]
WTG19327 – New York Cake – Kano [1981] The label on this album is Mirage.
SD-19328 – Get On Up and Do It Again – Suzy Q [4/82]
SD-19329 – For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) – AC/DC [1981] Used for a select group of international releases only; North American releases use the catalog number SD-11111.
SD-19330 – This Must Be Heaven – Jerry Carr [1981] This is on the Cheri label.
SS-16048 – Sad Café [1981] The label on this album is Swan Song.
SD-16049 – With You – Stacy Lattisaw [1981] The label on this album is Cotillion.
RR-16050 – Seasons – Max Werner [1981] The label on this album is Radio.
WTG16051 – The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia (Soundtrack) – Various Artists [1981] The label on this album is Mirage.
COC16052 – Tattoo You – Rolling Stones [1981] Label is on this album is Rolling Stones.
Multiple-album sets
Unlike many other labels, Atlantic issued multiple-LP sets in a special series. In fact, there were many of these special series, each with its own slant from the prospective of the Atlantic catalog makers.
Atlantic 2-300 Jazz Series
SD-2-300 – The Evolution of Mann – Herbie Mann [1973] (2-LP set)
SD-2-301 – The Art of the Modern Jazz Quartet – Modern Jazz Quartet [1973] (2-LP set)
SD-2-302 – The Art of Charles Mingus: The Atlantic Years
SD-2-303 – The Art of Rahsaan Roland Kirk – Art of Rahsaan Roland Kirk [1973] (2-LP set)
SD2-304 – The Great Paris Concert – Duke Ellington [1973] (2-LP set)
SD-2-305 – Inner Space – Chick Corea [1974] (2-LP set)
SD-2-306 – The Commodore Years – Coleman Hawkins and Frank Wess [8/73] (2-LP set)
SD-2-307 – The Commodore Years – Lester Young, Chu Berry, Ben Webster [8/73] (2- LP set)
SD-2-308 – The Commodore Years – Jelly Roll Morton: New Orleans Memories and Last Band Dates
SD-2-309 – The Commodore Years – Eddie Condon & Bud Freeman [1974] (2-LP set)
SD-2-310 – The Commodore Years – Town Hall Jazz Concert 1945 [1973](2-LP set)
SD-2-311 – Excursions – Eddie Harris [8/73] (2-LP set)
SD-2-313 – The Art of John Coltrane – John Coltrane [8/73] (2-LP set)
SD-2-314 – The Art of Freddie Hubbard – Freddie Hubbard [8/73] (2-LP set)
SD-2-315 – The Art of Hank Crawford – Hank Crawford [8/73] (2-LP set)
SD-2-316 – The Jazz Years-25th Anniversary – Mose Allison [8/73] (2-LP set)
SD-2-317 – The Art of Dave Brubeck: The Fantasy Years – Dave Brubeck [8/75] (2-LP set)
SD-2-318 –
SD-2-319 – The Art of Milt Jackson (The Atlantic Years) – Milt Jackson [8/75] (2-LP set)
SD-2-320 –
SD-2-321 – Turn of the Century – Gary Burton [1973] (2-LP set)
[SD-2-400 series used for Atco label]
Atlantic 2-500 Soul Series
This is a series of 2-LP sets.
SD-2-500 – Heavy Soul – Various Artists [1972] (2-LP set)
SD-2-501 – Wilson Pickett's Greatest Hits – Wilson Pickett [1973] (2-LP set)
SD-2-502 – Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival – Various Artists [1973] (2-LP set)
SD-2-503 – Live – Ray Charles [1973] (2-LP set)
SD-2-504 – The Atlantic Soul Years – Various Artists [1973] (2-LP set)
SD-2-505 –
SD-2-506 – [untitled] – Various Artists [unissued]
SD-2-507 – Live – Blow Your Face Out – J. Geils Band [1976] (2-LP set)
SD-2-508 – Live At CGBG's – Various Artists [1976] (2-LP set)
SD-2-509 – Tomorrow Barretto Live – Ray Barretto [1977] (2-LP set)
SD-2-510 – Yesshows – Yes [12/80] (2-LP set)
Atlantic 2-600 Jazz Series
This is an early series of 2-LP sets that lay dormant for a decade before being revived in the 1970s.
2-601 – Chris Connor Sings George Gershwin – Chris Connor [7/57] Two record set of Atlantic 1309 and 1310.
2-602 – The Art of Mabel Mercer – Mabel Mercer [1/58] (2-LP set)
2-603/SD-2-603 – European Concert – Modern Jazz Quartet [1961] Two record set of Atlantic SD-1385 and SD-1386.
2-604/SD-2-604 – Mabel Mercer and Bobby Short At Town Hall – Mabel Mercer and Bobby Short (2-LP set)
SD-2-605 – Tootsie – Herbie Mann (2-LP set)
SD-2-606 – Bobby Short Loves Cole Porter – Bobby Short [1971] (2-LP set)
SD-2-607 – Mad About Noël Coward – Bobby Short [1972] (2-LP set)
SD-2-608 – K-Ra-Zy For Gershwin – Bobby Short [1973] (2-LP set)
SD-2-609 – Bobby Short Live At the Cafe Carlyle – Bobby Short [7/74]
SD-2-610 – Bobby Short Celebrates Rodgers and Hart – Bobby Short [1975] (2-LP set)
[SD-2-700 and SD-2-800 series were used for the Atco label.]
Atlantic 2-900 Popular Series
This is a series of 2-LP sets.
2-900 – Ray Charles Story – Ray Charles [1962] (2-LP set) This album combines 8063 The Ray Charles Story, Volume 1 and 8064 The Ray Charles Story, Volume 2 in a two album package with a gatefold sleeve.
SD-2-901 – Freedom Suite – Young Rascals [1969] (2-LP set)
SD-2-902 – 4 Way Street – Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young [1971] (2-LP set)
SD-2-903 – Manassas – Stephen Stills [1972] (2-LP set)
SD-2-904 – Great American Songbook – Carmen McRae [1972] (2-LP set)
SD-2-905 – The Giants of Jazz – Various Artists [1972] (2-LP set)
SD-2-906 – Amazing Grace – Aretha Franklin [1972] (2-LP set)
Atlantic did reissue most of the Stax 700 album series with the same cover graphics and song lineup. See the Stax Discography for details of the albums. Atlantic added a 7 in front of the original Stax number.
SD-7701 – Green Onions – Booker T. and the MG's Reissue of Stax 701.
SD-7702 — Treasure Hits From The South – Various Artists Reissue of Stax 702
SD-7703 — The Treasure Chest Of Goldies – Various Artists Reissue of Stax 703
SD-7704 – Walking the Dog – Rufus Thomas Reissue of Stax 704.
SD-7705 – Soul Dressing – Booker T. and the MG's Reissue of Stax 705.
SD-7706 – Comfort Me – Carla Thomas Reissue of Stax 706.
SD-7707 – Great Memphis Sound – Mar-Keys Reissue of Stax 707.
SD-7708 – Hold on I'm Comin' – Sam and Dave Reissue of Stax 708.
SD-7709 – Carla – Carla Thomas Reissue of Stax 709.
SD-7710 – Memphis Gold – Various Artists Reissue of Stax 710.
SD-7711 – And Now – Booker T. and the MG's Reissue of Stax 711.
SD-7712 – Double Dynamite – Sam and Dave Reissue of Stax 712.
SD-7713 – In the Christmas Spirit – Booker T. and the MG's Reissue of Stax 713.
SD-7714 – Knock on Wood – Eddie Floyd Reissue of Stax 714.
SD-7715 – Wanted One Soul Singer – Johnnie Taylor Reissue of Stax 715.
SD-7716 – King and Queen – Otis Redding and Carla Thomas Reissue of Stax 716.
SD-7717 – Hip Hugger – Booker T. and the MG's Reissue of Stax 717.
SD-7718 – The Queen Alone – Carla Thomas Reissue of Stax 718.
SD-7719 – Soul of a Bell – William Bell Reissue of Stax 719.
SD-7720 – Back To Back – Mar-Keys and Booker T and the MG's Reissue of Stax 720.
SD-7721 – Live In London Volume 1 – Various Artists Reissue of Stax 721.
SD-7722 – Live In London Volume 2 – Various Artists Reissue of Stax 722.
SD-7723 – Born Under a Bad Sign – Albert King Reissue of Stax 723.
SD-7724 – Doin' Our Thing – Booker T. and the MG's Reissue of Stax 724.
SD-7725 – Soul Men – Sam and Dave Reissue of Stax 725.
SD-7726 – Memphis Gold Volume 2 – Various Artists Reissue of Stax 726.
Atlantic-Atco Sampler
AT-1/ATSD-1 – Atlantic-Atco All-Star Showcase – Various Artists [1965]
The Atlantic Group
This lone record was issued on the Atlantic Group label. The label is red with "ATLANTIC GROUP" above the center hole. Below is the Atlantic Group logo, a black circle with "Dial" in yellow, "STAX" in green and "ATLANTIC" in red.
SD R-024 – Jimmy Ellis with the Riverview Spiritual Singers – Jimmy Ellis [10/69]
SD R-025 – Running For My Life – CYC Community Youth Choir [1969]
SD R-026 – Tommie, Lonnie and Me – Harmonizing Four [1970]
SD R-027 – George Hines and the Gospel Winds – George Hines and the Gospel Winds [1970]
Promotional records
Promotional or deejay records were issued regularly over the years. They were usually issued with white labels with black print in the same graphical designs as their commercial counterparts.
In addition, Atlantic issued a series of promotional albums using a 100 series. These are listed below, in an incomplete list.
LS-ST-119 – Atco Records Promotional LP for Record Department-In-Store-Play – New York Rock and Roll Ensemble/Cream [1968] This record has one side containing selections from Atco 33–240, "The New York Rock and Roll Ensemble" and the Cream album Atco 2-700 "Wheels of Fire".
TL-ST-121 – Atlantic Records Promotional LP for Record Department-In-Store-Play – Aretha Franklin/Rascals [1968] This record has one side containing selections from Atlantic LP8126 "Aretha Now" and the Rascals LP 8190 "Time Peace Greatest Hits".
TL-ST-124 – Atco Records Promotional LP for Record Department In-Store Play – King Curtis and Buffalo Springfield [1968] This record has one side containing selections from King Curtis Atco LP 33-247 "Sweet Soul" and Buffalo Springfield's Atco LP 33-256 "Last Time Around".
TL-ST-129 – Atlantic Records Promotional LP for Record Department-In-Store-Play – Booker T. and the MG's/Various Artists [1968] This record has one side containing selections from Atlantic LP 8202, "The Best of Booker T. and the MG's" and the various artists album Atlantic LP 8203 "Super Hits, Volume 3".
TL-ST-131 – Atco Records Promotional LP for Record Department-In-Store-Play – Otis Redding/King Curtis [1967] This record has one side containing selections from Otis Redding Atco LP 33-265, "Otis Redding In Person At the Whiskey A Go Go" and King Curtis Atco LP 33-266 "The Best of King Curtis".
TL-ST-132 – Atlantic Records Promotional LP for Record Department-In-Store-Play – Aretha Franklin/Archie Bell and the Drells [1968] This record has one side containing selections from Aretha Franklin Atlantic LP 8207, "Aretha In Paris" and Archie Bell and the Drells Atlantic LP 8204 "I Can't Stop Dancing".
TL-ST-133 – Atlantic-Atco Records Promotional LP for Record Department-In-Store-Play – Booker T. and the MG's/Various Artists [1968] This record has one side containing selections from Stax LP 713 "In the Christmas Spirit" by Booker T. and the MG's and the other side selections from Atco LP 33 269 "Soul Christmas". Album has white promo labels, cover has a picture of the second version of Stax LP 713 (Santa cover) and Atco LP 33-269. A DJ introduces the songs on each side.
TL-ST-134 – Atlantic Records Promotional LP for Record Department-In-Store-Play – Aretha Franklin/Clarence Carter [1968] This record has one side containing selections from Aretha Franklin Atlantic LP 8212 "Soul '69" and Clarence Carter Atlantic LP 8199 "The Dynamic Clarence Carter".
TL-ST-135 – Atlantic Records Promotional LP for Record Department-In-Store-Play – Led Zeppelin/Dusty Springfield [1969] This record has one side containing selections from Dusty Springfield Atlantic LP 8214 "Dusty In Memphis" and Led Zeppelin Atlantic LP 8216 "Led Zeppelin".
SP-137 – Freedom Suite Sampler – Rascals [1969]
PR-160 – Pete Townshend Talks To and About Thunderclap Newman – Pete Townshend [1970] Label is Track.
PR-164 – Interview with Mick Jagger by Tom Donahue – Mick Jagger [1971] This promotional release is on the Rolling Stones record label.
PR-165 – Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young Month Celebration Copy – Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young [1971]
PR-170 – Whatever's Fair! Atlantic's Soul Explosion '72 – Various Artists [1972] Two record set with white labels.
PR-180 – Heavies for January from Atlantic, Atco & RSO – Various Artists [1973]
PR-277 – Works, Volume 1 Sampler – Emerson, Lake and Palmer [1977]
PR-278 – Westbound LP Sampler – Various Artists [1977]
PR-281 – On Tour With Emerson, Lake and Palmer – Emerson Lake & Palmer [1979]
PR-285 – Yes Music: An Evening with Jon Anderson – Yes [1977]
PR-291 – Reggae on Broadway – Bob Marley and the Wailers [1981] 12 Inch single, same song on both sides.
PR-300 – ABBA – ABBA [1978]
PR-387 – Keep the Fire Burning – Gwen McCrae [1982] 12 Inch single, same song on both sides.
PR-388 – Every Night/Lucille – Paul McCartney [1981] 12 Inch single.
PR-414 – Chances Are – Bob Marley and the Wailers [1981] 12 Inch single, same song on both sides.
PR-420 – As – Jean-Luc Ponty [1982] 12 Inch single, same song on both sides.
PR-427 – One to One – Carole King [1982] 12 Inch single, same song on both sides.
PR-432 – A Collection of Hits – ABBA [1982]
PR-436 – The ABBA Special – ABBA [1983] Two record set.
PR-439 – An Introduction to the Classics – Ray Charles, Albert King, Coasters and Professor Longhair [1983]
Related albums
This section includes some of the albums which are related to the Atlantic label, among them, the only album on National Records, and non-US reissues.
National Records
National Records was founded in 1944 by Al Green. The company was located at 1841 Broadway in New York City. The output of the label was pop, R&B, jazz, country and western, and gospel. A&R for the label was handled by Herb Abramson, Lee Magid and Bob Shad. The National Record catalog was acquired by Savoy Records in September 1957. There was only one LP released on the label.
NLP-2001 – Billy Eckstine – Billy Eckstine [10/49] This was a 10-inch album.
Atlantic (France)
40 252 – Formidable Rhythm N Blues, Volume 1 – Various Artists [1972] Issued in mono only.
40 253 – Formidable Rhythm N Blues, Volume 2 – Various Artists [1972] Issued in mono only.
40 254 – Formidable Rhythm N Blues, Volume 3 – Various Artists [1972] Issued in mono only.
40 255 – Formidable Rhythm N Blues, Volume 4 – Various Artists [1972] Issued in mono only.
40 256 – Formidable Rhythm N Blues, Volume 5 – Various Artists [1972] Issued in mono only.
40 258 – Formidable Rhythm N Blues, Volume 8 – Various Artists [1972] Issued in mono only.
40 259 – Formidable Rhythm N Blues, Volume 9 – Various Artists [1972] Issued in mono only.
40 260 – Formidable Rhythm N Blues, Volume 10 – Various Artists [1972] Issued in mono only.
40 261 – Formidable Rhythm N Blues, Volume 11 – Various Artists [1972] Issued in mono only.
40 570 – Formidable Rhythm N Blues, Volume 7 – Various Artists [1972] Issued in mono only.
40 659 – Formidable Rhythm N Blues, Volume 6 – Various Artists [1972] Issued in mono only.
Atlantic (Germany)
ATL 20 034 – Heavy & Alive – Various Artists [1972]
P-4579 – Drifters Golden Hits – Drifters. Reissue of Atlantic 8153 with the same cover graphics.
P-4580 – Rock and Roll – Ray Charles. Reissue of Atlantic 8006 with the same cover graphics.
P-4581 – Rock and Roll – La Vern Baker. Reissue of Atlantic 8007 with the same cover graphics.
P-4582 – New Orleans Piano – Professor Longhair. Reissue of Atco SD-7225.
P-4583 – The Coasters. Reissue of Atco 33–101 with the same cover graphics.
P-4584 – Clyde – Clyde McPhatter. Reissue of Atlantic 8031 with the same cover graphics.
P-4585 – Rock and Roll – Ruth Brown. Reissue of Atlantic 8004 with the same cover graphics.
P-4586 – Rock and Roll – Joe Turner. Reissue of Atlantic 8005 with the same cover graphics.
P-4587 – King of the Stroll – Chuck Willis Reissue of Atlantic 8018 with the same cover graphics.
P-4588 – The Clovers. Reissue of Atlantic 8009 with the same cover graphics.
P-4589 – Atlantic Blues Special – Various Artists
P-4590 – Atlantic Do Wap Special – Various Artists
P-11570 – History of Rock & Roll (Atlantic Masterpieces) '55–'63 – Various Artists [1980s]
Atlantic (UK)
K 20024 – The New Age of Atlantic – Various Artists [1972]
K 20040X – Ben E. King – Ben E. King [1981]
K 20072 – That's Soul, Vol. 5 – Various Artists [1969]
K 50164 – Atlantic Black Gold, Volume 2 – Various Artists [1975]
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Donald "Duck" Dunn was an American bass guitarist, session musician, record producer, and songwriter. Dunn was notable for his 1960s recordings with Booker T. & the M.G.'s and as a session bassist for Stax Records. At Stax, Dunn played on thousands of records, including hits by Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, William Bell, Eddie Floyd, Johnnie Taylor, Albert King, Bill Withers, Elvis Presley, and many others. In 1992, he was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Booker T. & the M.G.'s. In 2017, he was ranked 40th on Bass Player magazine's list of "The 100 Greatest Bass Players of All Time".
Bernard Lee "Pretty" Purdie is an American drummer, and an influential R&B, soul and funk musician. He is known for his precise musical time-keeping and his signature use of triplets against a half-time backbeat: the "Purdie Shuffle." He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013.
Crosby & Nash were a musical duo that maintained a separate career in addition to the solo endeavors of David Crosby and Graham Nash, and separate from the larger aggregate of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Crosby and Nash performed and recorded regularly during the 1970s, issuing five albums including three of original studio material. After the more or less permanent reformation of Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1976, the duo continued to play sporadic concerts from the 1980s through the second decade of the 21st century, issuing another studio album in 2004 and going on an extended concert tour in 2011.
Ralph Anthony MacDonald was an American percussionist, steelpan virtuoso, songwriter, musical arranger, and record producer.
Roger G. Hawkins was an American drummer best known for playing as part of the studio backing band known as the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section of Alabama. Rolling Stone ranked Hawkins number 31 on its list of greatest drummers.
Joseph Anthony Vitale is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. In a career spanning more than 55 years, Vitale has played with many of the top names in music during a career dating back to the 1970s.
Hugh Carmine McCracken was an American rock guitarist and session musician based in New York City, primarily known for his performance on guitar and also as a harmonica player. McCracken was additionally an arranger and record producer.
David Spinozza is an American guitarist and producer. He worked with former Beatles Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and John Lennon during the 1970s, and had a long collaboration with singer-songwriter James Taylor, producing Taylor's album Walking Man.
Richard Thomas Marotta is an American drummer and percussionist. He has appeared on recordings by leading artists such as Aretha Franklin, Carly Simon, Steely Dan, James Taylor, Paul Simon, John Lennon, Hall & Oates, Stevie Nicks, Wynonna, Roy Orbison, Todd Rundgren, Roberta Flack, Peter Frampton, Quincy Jones, Jackson Browne, Al Kooper, Waylon Jennings, Randy Newman, Kenny G, The Jacksons, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Boz Scaggs, Warren Zevon, and Linda Ronstadt. He is also a composer who created music for the popular television shows Everybody Loves Raymond and Yes, Dear.
Andrew Love was a saxophone player based in Memphis, Tennessee, best known for being a member of The Memphis Horns.
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