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

Format: 2 x LP
Catalogue No: DEMREC1320
Barcode: 5014797913141
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.

SIDE A
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. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD  Everything’s Tuesday
6. THE NEW PLAY STARRING  RUTH COPELAND The Music Box
7. LAURA LEE I Need It Just As  Bad As You
8. ELOISE LAWS Put A Little Love  Into It

SIDE B
1. NEW YORK PORT AUTHORITY I  Got It
2. FREDA PAYNE Unhooked  Generation
3. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD You’ve  Got Me Dangling On A String
4. HOLLAND-DOZIER, LAMONT  DOZIER Why Can’t We Be Lovers
5. THE 8TH DAY Free Your Mind
6. RUTH COPELAND Gimme Shelter - Single Version 
7. FREDA PAYNE We've Got To Find  A Way Back To Love