| The Singles, Volume I: The Federal Years: 1956–1960 |
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| Released | September 1, 2006 (2006-09-01) |
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| Recorded | February 4, 1956 – February 20, 1960 (1956-02-04 – 1960-02-20) |
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| Genre | R&B, soul |
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| Length | 1:45:16 |
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| Label | Hip-O Select |
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| Producer | Various |
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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.