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== Philadelphia International Records ==

Gamble and Huff founded Philadelphia International Records in 1971 with backing from CBS Records, creating the vehicle through which they would achieve their greatest success. The label's headquarters at 309 South Broad Street became the epicenter of Philadelphia soul, with artists, musicians, and producers creating the sophisticated R&B that defined the era. The studio band, known as MFSB (Mother Father Sister Brother), provided the lush musical foundation for countless hits.<ref name="brown"/>

Philadelphia International's roster of hits transformed American popular music. The O'Jays' "Love Train" and "For the Love of Money," Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes' "If You Don't Know Me by Now" and "The Love I Lost," Teddy Pendergrass's solo recordings, and Billy Paul's "Me and Mrs. Jones" demonstrated the range and consistency of Gamble and Huff's productions. MFSB's "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)," adopted as the theme for "Soul Train," became an anthem for the era. These recordings sold millions while establishing the Sound of Philadelphia as a distinct and influential genre.<ref name="jackson"/>