The Singles, Volume I: The Federal Years: 1956–1960
| The Singles, Volume I: The Federal Years: 1956–1960 | ||||
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| Released | September 1, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | February 4, 1956 – February 20, 1960 | |||
| Genre | R&B, Soul | |||
| Length | 1:45:16 | |||
| Label | Hip-O Select | |||
| Producer | Various | |||
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| AllMusic | |
The Singles, Volume I: The Federal Years: 1956–1960 (also known as The Federal Years: 1956–1960) is the first compilation in a series of releases by Hip-O Select Records compiling the singles of James Brown. This compilation features all 7" single releases, including re-issues and canceled singles. Most of the songs in this collection feature backing vocals by Brown's vocal group, The Famous Flames.