Philadelphia International Records

06/25/2025

Remembering Harold Melvin, leader of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes who was born on this day in 1939. 🕊

https://HaroldMelvinTBN.lnk.to/BestOfPX

06/16/2025

Sending birthday wishes to one of the greats—Eddie Levert! 🎉

05/24/2025

Happy Birthday to the incredible Patti LaBelle 🎉

04/28/2025

A key architect of the Philadelphia Sound, Thom Bell’s lush, orchestral arrangements and genre-defying songwriting helped shape soul music in the late ’60s and ’70s — and laid the foundation for disco, R&B, and pop for decades to come.
Born in Jamaica and raised in Philadelphia, Bell’s classical training and love of film scores set him apart. He produced and co-wrote enduring hits for the Delfonics, the Stylistics, the Spinners, and many more — including “La-La (Means I Love You),” “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” and “I’ll Be Around.”
Bell passed away in 2022, but his music continues to resonate as both timeless and boundary-breaking.
Watch Thom Bell’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on November 8, 2025, on Disney+

07/29/2024

Who remembers this one? 🎶
Pedicin was born on this day in 1947.

07/13/2024

"Love is the Message" by MFSB (feat. The Three Degrees) debuted on this day in 1974.

07/10/2024

: "Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now" 🎵

Remembering the songs of McFadden & Whitehead on John Whitehead's birthday today.

07/08/2024

Throwback to 1972 when 'Backstabbers' by the O'Jays took over the charts! 🕺 #1 on R&B, #3 on Pop, and the first PIR single to be certified gold. Who knew betrayal could sound so good? 😂✨

PhillySound on Soul Train presents: "Back Stabbers" by The O'JaysListen to your favorites by The O’Jays: https://TheOJays.lnk.to/listenYD ​Listen to more fro...

07/06/2024

Remembering Phyllis Hyman, born on this day in 1949🌹🎶

06/14/2024

Remembering The Harold Melvin, who was born on this day in 1939 🕊️

04/12/2024

Busy day scheduled for PIR lovers

04/08/2024

Today we celebrate the 82nd birthday of the visionary Leon Huff, co-founder of Philadelphia International Records. Thank you for your contribution to the sound of Philadelphia.