Ray Charles – The Ray Charles Collection (LP, Compilation, 1977, AHED TVLP 77028)

Why This Record Matters
The Ray Charles Collection highlights the remarkable versatility that made Ray Charles one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Spanning rhythm & blues, country, pop, and soul, the compilation includes enduring classics such as "Hit The Road Jack," "Georgia," and "I Can't Stop Loving You." It serves as an accessible overview of the recordings that helped shape modern American music.

Collector Note
1977 Canadian compilation pressing on AHED. The collection brings together key recordings from multiple phases of Charles' career, showcasing his groundbreaking fusion of R&B, country, gospel, and pop styles.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG — Very strong VG player copy with moderate signs of use and enjoyable playback.
Sleeve: VG — Light general wear with solid seams and good overall presentation.

Technical Details
Format: LP, Compilation
Label: AHED
Country: Canada
Released: 1977
Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul, Pop, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Rhythm & Blues, Easy Listening, Country

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
A1 Here We Go Again
A2 Your Cheatin Heart
A3 Yesterday
A4 You Don't Know Me
A5 Born To Lose
A6 I Can't Stop Loving You
A7 Crying Time
A8 Georgia
A9 Together Again
A10 I'll Never Stand In Your Own Way

B1 I Love You So Much It Hurts
B2 Makin Believe
B3 If You Were Mine
B4 Worried Mind
B5 Don't Set Me Free
B6 Hit The Road Jack
B7 Teardrops In My Heart
B8 Take These Chains From My Heart
B9 You Win Again
B10 You Are My Sunshine

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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