Club Classics, Vol. 1
by Soul II Soul

Club Classics, Vol. 1 by Soul II Soul
Year: 1989
Overall rank: 4,495th   Overall chart history
Average Rating: 
71/100 (from 91 votes)
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Accolades:
Award Top albums of 1989 (61st)
Award Top albums of the 1980s (648th)
Award Best albums of all time (4,495th)

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Club Classics, Vol. 1 is ranked as the best album by Soul II Soul.

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Overall rank: 4,495th | 1980s rank: 648th | 1989 rank: 61st

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Average Rating: 
71/100 (from 91 votes)
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03/12/2026 13:20 BoxFL  Ratings distribution  2,76751/100
 
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01/20/2026 15:54 Jakor  Ratings distribution  5,25368/100
 
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From 02/26/2026 20:50 | #313300
My wife actually introduced me to this Hip Hop group over 30 years ago. I have most of their albums on CD and my favorite is Volume III Just Right. I understand member Jazzie B is the mastermind behind the dynamics of the music. Interesting instrumentals and the mixture of vocals and some rapping.
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From 07/20/2019 18:12 | #240057
Favorite Tracks:Holdin' On Bambeleda, Back To Life
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From 06/24/2012 17:10 | #45295
Decent soul album. Should've included both takes on Back to Life IMO.
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