Various Artists - Invictus: The Definitive Collection [2CD]

Format: 2 x CD
Catalogue No: EDSL0265
Barcode: 740155746537
Release Date: 01 Aug 2025
Genre: R & B / Hip Hop

Invictus Records is one of the legendary soul music labels from 1960/70s America. Founded in 1969 by the legendary songwriting and production team Holland–Dozier–Holland (Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland). After leaving Motown Records over royalty and creative disputes, they established Invictus (along with its sister label Hot Wax Records) to continue producing music with greater artistic and financial control.

Invictus quickly became known for its polished, infectious sound — a continuation of the trio’s classic Motown style but often with a slightly funkier and more mature edge. The label was home to several major artists and hits, including: Freda Payne ("Band of Gold") Chairmen of the Board ("Give Me Just a Little More Time") and The Glass House ("Crumbs Off the Table")

By the mid-70s, both Invictus and Hot Wax ceased operations, but their influence and catalogue remain significant today, celebrated for their crucial role in the evolution of post-Motown soul and early '70s pop.

This collection brings together some of the most treasured Invictus Records recordings and features in-depth liner notes by acclaimed writer and music historian Stuart Cosgrove.

DISC 1
1. FREDA PAYNE Band of Gold
2. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD Give Me Just A Little More Time
3. THE 8TH DAY She’s Not Just Another Woman (Single Mix)
4. THE GLASS HOUSE Crumbs Off The Table
5. FREDA PAYNE Bring The Boys Home
6. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD Everything’s Tuesday
7. THE 8TH DAY You’ve Got To Crawl (Before You Walk)
8. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD Patches
9. THE NEW PLAY STARRING RUTH 
COPELAND The Music Box
10. THE BARRINO BROTHERS I Had It All
11. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD Pay To The Piper
12. TYRONE EDWARDS Can’t Get Enough Of You
13. LAURA LEE I Need It Just As Bad As You
14. LEE CHARLES Sittin’ On A Time Bomb (Waiting For The Hurt To Come)
15. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD Let Me Down Easy
16. TY HUNTER Hey There Lonely Girl
17. THE HI-LITES That’s Love
18. EARL ENGLISH Wanting You
19. FREDA PAYNE Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right
20. NEW YORK PORT AUTHORITY I Got It
21. FREDA PAYNE Unhooked Generation
DISC 2
1. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD You’ve 
Got Me Dangling On A String
2. FREDA PAYNE Deeper & Deeper
3. ELOISE LAWS Put A Little Love Into It
4. NEW YORK PORT AUTHORITY I Don’t  Want To Work Today
5. PARLIAMENT Little Ole Country Boy
6. ELOISE LAWS Ain’t It Good Feeling  Good
7. HOLLAND-DOZIER, LAMONT DOZIER  Why Can’t We Be Lovers
8. THE 8TH DAY Free Your Mind
9. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD Finders  Keepers
10. FREDA PAYNE Mother Misery’s  Favourite Child
11. DANNY WOODS Let Me Ride
12. HARRISON KENNEDY Sunday  Morning People
13. THE 8TH DAY Cheba
14. LUCIFER Don’t You (Think The Times  A-Comin’)
15. RUTH COPELAND Gimme Shelter - Single Version 
16. PARLIAMENT Red Hot Mama
17. THE GLASS HOUSE Thanks I Needed  That
18. THE BARRINO BROTHERS I Shall Not  Be Moved
19. PARLIAMENT Loose Booty
20. FREDA PAYNE We've Got To Find A  Way Back To Love