Various Artists - The Soul and Songs of Young Curtis Mayfield: The Spirit of Chicago [2LP] (RSDBF 2024)

The Soul and Songs of Young Curtis Mayfield chronicles the rapid growth of the young Black “Gentle Genius” who would leave a lasting mark on American music. Featuring tracks from The Impressions, Jerry Butler, Gene Chandler, and more, this compilation showcases Mayfield's recording, producing, and songwriting journey at Vee-Jay Records. The audio has been remastered from the original analog tapes by Paul Blakemore and the package includes new liner notes from noted rock historian Jim Miller.

SIDE A
1. Jerry Butler and the Impressions – For Your Precious Love
2. The Impressions – The Gift Of Love
3. The Impressions – At the County Fair
4. The Impressions – Senorita I Love You
5. The Impressions – A Long Time Ago
6. The Impressions – Let Me Know
7. The Impressions – Young Lover

SIDE B
1. The Impressions – That You Love Me
2. The Impressions – A New Love
3. Jerry Butler – I Found A Love
4. Jerry Butler – He Will Break Your Heart
5. Jerry Butler – Thanks To You
6. Jerry Butler – Find Another Girl
7. Jerry Butler – When Trouble Calls

SIDE C

1. Wade Flemons – At the Party
2. Wade Flemons – Devil In Your Soul
3. Jerry Butler – I’m A Telling You
4. Jerry Butler – Aware of Love
5. Jerry Butler – Isle Of Sirens
6. Jerry Butler – I’m the One

SIDE D
1. Gene Chandler – Rainbow
2. Gene Chandler – Man’s Temptation
3. Jerry Butler – A Woman With Soul
4. Jerry Butler – Need To Belong
5. Jerry Butler – I’ve Been Trying
6. Jerry Butler & Betty Everett – Just Be True
7. Jerry Butler & Betty Everett – It’s All Right