Album artwork for Ray Charles by Ray Charles

Perhaps the greatest crossover artist that ever was, it is impossible to overstate the impact that Ray Charles had on the evolution of both r&b and rock and roll. Charles' distinctive style transcended genres and influenced musicians from every musical background and from every corner of the globe, but it was during the mid-fifties that charles really began to rule the r&b charts. His legendary debut LP - originally released in 1957 (and later renamed Hallelujah! I Love Her So) for Atlantic - was essentially a collection of those hit singles. In 1955 ray had his first number one hit, I've Got a Woman, followed by his second and third number 1 hits, A Fool For You, and Drown in my Own Tears, over just the next few months. Almost all of the remaining tracks on the album were also top ten hits from that same period, including Greenbacks, Hallelujah! I Love Her So and This Little Girl of Mine. This was undoubtedly the era that defined the legend.

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Rhino
Album artwork for Ray Charles by Ray Charles
LPx2

£89.99

 Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series). 180-gram 45 RPM double LPMastered directly from the original master tape by Bernie Grundman. Pressed at Quality Record Pressings. Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jackets with film lamination by Stoughton Printing.

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Released 02/02/2024Catalogue Number

AAPA007-45

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Album artwork for Ray Charles by Ray Charles
CD

£49.99

Hybrid Mono SACD. Mastered directly from the original master tape by Bernie Grundman

Released 02/02/2024Catalogue Number

CAPA007SA

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Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Rhino
Album artwork for Ray Charles by Ray Charles
LPx2

£89.99

 Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series). 180-gram 45 RPM double LPMastered directly from the original master tape by Bernie Grundman. Pressed at Quality Record Pressings. Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jackets with film lamination by Stoughton Printing.

Black
Released 02/02/2024Catalogue Number

AAPA007-45

Learn more
Album artwork for Ray Charles by Ray Charles
CD

£49.99

Hybrid Mono SACD. Mastered directly from the original master tape by Bernie Grundman

Released 02/02/2024Catalogue Number

CAPA007SA

Learn more

Perhaps the greatest crossover artist that ever was, it is impossible to overstate the impact that Ray Charles had on the evolution of both r&b and rock and roll. Charles' distinctive style transcended genres and influenced musicians from every musical background and from every corner of the globe, but it was during the mid-fifties that charles really began to rule the r&b charts. His legendary debut LP - originally released in 1957 (and later renamed Hallelujah! I Love Her So) for Atlantic - was essentially a collection of those hit singles. In 1955 ray had his first number one hit, I've Got a Woman, followed by his second and third number 1 hits, A Fool For You, and Drown in my Own Tears, over just the next few months. Almost all of the remaining tracks on the album were also top ten hits from that same period, including Greenbacks, Hallelujah! I Love Her So and This Little Girl of Mine. This was undoubtedly the era that defined the legend.