Vinyl records

The Persuaders vinyl records

3 albums with 37 vinyl pressings between them. Open an album to see all its pressings and how to spot the first one.

Formed in 1969 in the Bronx,New York, USA, the Persuaders moved briefly to the top of the Soul Music world in the early 70s and created a handful of gems, some of which have been remade and sampled as hits in multiple genres. The Persuaders were was formed from the ashes of doo-wop groups and the Majestics, and the group's original lineup, led by gritty lead singer and also including Jimmy Barnes, Charles Stodghill and Willie B. Holland, signed with Atco Records in 1971. The musical force behind the group was pianist/songwriter Richard Poindexter (who had spent much of the late 60s writing for such artists as Linda Jones and the O'Jays).