This legacy is perfectly captured in the acclaimed compilation RCA Victor: A Northern Soul Legacy , which unearths 20 tracks from the label's deep archives (1966–1978). Why RCA Records are the Ultimate "Rarities"

Northern Soul wasn't just a genre; it was a transatlantic exchange. Working-class youth in Northern England rejected mainstream "hippie" culture in favor of obscure American soul records that were too fast or "raw" for U.S. radio. RCA Victor - A Northern Soul Legacy: Various - Amazon.in

: High-energy tracks by artists like Roy Hamilton were ignored upon release in the U.S. but found a second life on the talcum-powdered floors of venues like Wigan Casino and The Twisted Wheel. Essential Tracks from the Legacy