{"title":"The Formations","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Formations were an American soul band prominent during the late 1960s. Formed in Philadelphia, the group's distinctive sound was characterized by a blend of rhythm and blues, doo-wop, and early funk, and featured notable band members such as Jerry Akines and Johnny Bellmon. Their most influential work, \"At The Top of The Stairs,\" reached number 20 on the US Billboard R\u0026amp;B chart in 1968, cementing their importance in the soul music scene of the era. Despite their short-lived career, The Formations' unique blend of musical styles left a significant impact on the landscape of 1960s soul music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"at-the-top-of-the-stairs-magic-melody-6","title":"At The Top of The Stairs\/ Magic Melody","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo great uptempo numbers from this Philadelphia group. This copy is on the black MGM label. This was a non-album single originally released on the small Bank label from Philly. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage MGM Records factory sleeve. It has very nearly Mint-looking labels. The vinyl looks untouched, and the audio sounds pristine Mint! (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Formations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48548314874089,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/formations5.jpg?v=1752245485"},{"product_id":"at-the-top-of-the-stairs-magic-melody-8","title":"At The Top of The Stairs\/ Magic Melody","description":"Originally released on MGM 13899 and before that on the small Bank label from Philly. Two great uptempo numbers from this Philadelphia group. This is a like-new reissue in its Collectables factory sleeve.","brand":"The Formations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49385359671529,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_776208fa-08aa-4521-b85e-72f3b6a3fb86.png?v=1763492274"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/the-formations\/jadepuma-unreleased-true.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}