Name: Black Ruby
Brand: Ruby Andrews

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CHARLY663LP

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-06-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Lasgo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5060767444962

Total Cap

9999

Black LP

Artist

Ruby Andrews

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Charly

Charly Records, also known as Charly, is a British label specializing in reissuing old music from iconic catalogs such as Sun Record Company and Chess. Founded by Jean-Luc Young in France in 1974 and later moved to England in 1975, Charly Records has become a renowned name in the industry.

Throughout its history, Charly Records established various associated companies for licensing and rights, including Charly Records International APS based in Denmark and Charly Holdings Inc. registered in the USA. In the 1990s, they collaborated with Movieplay Portuguesa for CD releases, resulting in the presence of SPA rights society on those releases.

Despite being dissolved in 2001, Charly Records underwent new management and became part of the Snapper Music group. Today, it continues to distribute its reissued music through their extensive network.

Ruby Andrews (née Stackhouse) was born in Hollan- dale, Mississippi in 1947 and moved to Chicago aged five. Like many, she honed her singing talents in church and performing in high school talent contests where she rubbed shoulders with friend and future superstar Minnie Riperton. After joining a group called the Vondells – and a stint as a nightclub dancer – Ruby recorded her debut 45 for Kellmac Records in 1965. With its slightly Latinised soul sound ‘Wishing’ was a great entrée into the music business and opened the doors for her at Zodiac Records. During her stay at Zodiac, Ruby recorded 16 singles and two outstanding albums; the lost soul masterpiece Everybody Saw You in 1970, followed by Black Ruby in 1972. Her first hit came in 1967 (#9 R&amp;B), ‘Casonova (Your Playing Days Are Over)’, her biggest seller. Black Ruby includes the hits ‘The Love I Need’ (#48 R&amp;B), ‘You Made A Believer (Out Of Me)’ (#18 R&amp;B) and ‘You Ole Boo Boo You’ (#47 R&amp;B). The album has taken on cult status for the non-hit ‘Just Lovin’ You’, a Northern Soul classic that, like a fine wine, gets better with age.

Black Ruby

Music GB

Discover Black Ruby by Ruby Andrews on Charly label. Dive into the soulful sounds of this cult classic album featuring hits like 'The Love I Need'. Vinyl records available. Trusted since 1976. Fast & Free Shipping.