Ray Charles
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Ray Charles
With numerous 7-inch releases from the 1950s and 1960s, Ray Charles’s work can be found in a wide range of pressings worldwide. Many of his singles appeared in several versions, sometimes with different B-sides or track listings. For collectors, these editions are particularly relevant due to their differences in format and label.
Ray Charles collector’s items & pressings
The focus for Ray Charles is especially on the early 7'' singles, which were released in various countries and label editions. Editions with original label designs and rare pairings of hits are particularly sought after. The large number of pressings, often with slightly altered track or cover details, makes these records interesting for collectors. German, British and US editions often differ in design and year of production.
Ray Charles rarities – what collectors should know
Among the available items, I got a woman +3 (7'' Vinyl), I can't stop loving you/ Hit the road Jack (7'' Vinyl) and Georgia On My Mind / Hit The Road Jack (7'' Vinyl) are examples of different combinations of key songs that circulate on the collectors’ market in various editions. Such pressings are often traded as rarities, especially if they are early or country-specific editions.
The variety of Ray Charles 7-inch pressings offers collectors numerous opportunities to compare special editions from different countries.
- Genre: Soul, Rhythm & Blues
- Origin: USA
- Active: 1950s to 2000s
- Notable: Collaboration with Atlantic and ABC-Paramount, significant influence on soul and rhythm & blues
