Eccentric Soul – Consolidated Productions Vol. 1: Limited ‘Car-A-Mel’ Vinyl 2LP Various Artists

Operating in the farthest margins of L.A.’s cutthroat music business from 1961-1991, Mel Alexander’s Consolidated Productions was among the longest running Black-owned in[1]dependent record conglomerates of the 20th century. Caught up in a confusing web of imprints—including Ajax, Angel Town, Car-A-Mel, Emanuel, and Kris—this first volume gathers 28 smoldering R&B cuts by the likes of Lee Harvey, B.B. Carter, Marilyn Calloway, Del Reys, Deb Tones, De Velles, Gene Russell’s Trio, Jimmy “Preacher” Ellis, and Ty Karim. Remastered from the original 1/4” tapes, Consolidated Productions Vol. I includes carefully researched annotation, discography, and photographs from a vital producer.

SIDE A
1. James Foster & The L.A. Untouchables – The Time Has Come
2. The Del-Reys – Don’t You Know
3. The L.A Untouchables – Money Man
4. Spider Walker – I’m Mad
5. The Del-Reys – Walk Proud
6. Billy Williams – So Called Friend (Oh! What A Friend)
7. Ty Karim – Lighten Up Baby

SIDE B
8. B.B. Carter – Cool It Baby
9. Marilyn Calloway & The 4-Silvertones – My Lover
10. Deb Tones & The Del-Reys – Knock On Wood
11. The De Velles – Misery
12. Ann Stacy – Don’t You Fool Me
13. B.B. Carter – Leave Me Alone
14. Marilyn Calloway & The 4-Silvertones – Shut Up (Demo)

SIDE C
15. Jimmy “Preacher” Ellis -(C’mon) Dance To The Drumbeat
16. The LA Untouchables- Acey Deucey
17. Gene Russell’s Trio – Doin’ The Snake Hips
18. The De Velles – Let’s Do The Hunch
19. Gene Russell’s Trio – Jet Set
20. Dynamic Duo and The Penguiness – Turkey Trot
21. Gene Russell’s Trio – Foggy Bottom)

SIDE D
22. Lee Harvey – Only True Love
23. Lee Harvey – Need Of Love
24. Lee Jones – I Got To See My Baby
25. Lee Harvey – Prove It
26. Lee Harvey and The L.A. Untouchables – My Assurance
27. Lee Harvey and The L.A. Untouchables – If I’m Dreaming
28. Lee Harvey – False Pride