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 US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-07-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5060767444962

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Ruby Andrews

Genre US

R&B / Neo-Soul

Label US

BFD II

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 Min-nie 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 [The Kellmac Story CHAR-LY718LP]. 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 [CHARLY644LP] in 1970, followed by Black Ruby in 1972. Her ﬁrst hit came in 1967 (#9 R&B), ‘Casonova (Your Playing Days Are Over)’, her biggest seller. Black Ruby includes the hits ‘The Love I Need’ (#48 R&B), ‘You Made A Believer (Out Of Me)’ (#18 R&B) and ‘You Ole Boo Boo You’ (#47 R&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 US

Discover Black Ruby by Ruby Andrews on BFD II label. Dive into her soulful music with hits like 'The Love I Need' and 'Just Lovin' You'. Vinyl records available.