The Singles, Volume I: The Federal Years: 1956–1960

The Singles, Volume I: The Federal Years: 1956–1960
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ReleasedSeptember 1, 2006 (2006-09-01)
RecordedFebruary 4, 1956 – February 20, 1960 (1956-02-04 – 1960-02-20)
Studio
GenreR&B, soul
Length1:45:16
LabelHip-O Select
ProducerVarious
James Brown chronology
The Singles, Volume I: The Federal Years: 1956–1960
(2006)
The Singles, Volume II: 1960–1963
(2007)
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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.