{"title":"Hall \u0026 Oates","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Hall \u0026amp; Oates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaryl Hall and John Oates met at Temple University in Philadelphia in 1967 and began performing together in 1970. Their early catalog on Atlantic Records included the classic Abandoned Luncheonette (1973). After moving to RCA in 1975, their commercial peak came across the late 1970s and 1980s with extensive hits including Rich Girl (1976), Kiss on My List (1980), You Make My Dreams (1980), Private Eyes (1981), I Can't Go for That (No Can Do) (1981), and Maneater (1982). They have sold more than 60 million records worldwide. Hall and Oates have pursued solo projects across multiple periods. Following a 2023 legal dispute between Hall and Oates, the duo has been inactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHall \u0026amp; Oates' sound combines pop, blue-eyed soul, rock, soft rock, R\u0026amp;B, new wave, and Philly soul with the duo's distinctive vocal interplay (Hall as primary lead vocalist, Oates contributing harmony and lead vocals on certain tracks) and arrangements drawing on classic Philly soul, R\u0026amp;B, and contemporary pop production approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole Oats (1972, Atlantic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbandoned Luncheonette (1973, Atlantic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaryl Hall \u0026amp; John Oates (1975, RCA) - the Silver Album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBigger Than Both of Us (1976, RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoices (1980, RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate Eyes (1981, RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH2O (1982, RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Bam Boom (1984, RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOoh Yeah! (1988, Arista)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal RCA pressings of the early-1980s Hall \u0026amp; Oates catalog are widely collected. Multiple anniversary editions, audiophile reissues, and the comprehensive Do What You Want, Be What You Are box set have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Hall \u0026amp; Oates typically start with H2O (1982) or Private Eyes (1981). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pop-vinyl-records\"\u003ePop\/Indie-Pop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1980s-vinyl-records\"\u003e1980s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hall-oates-the-very-best-of-vinyl","title":"The Very Best of... 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne stop shop for this duo's superhits. Make your dreams come true and buy this.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541024649399,"sku":"210000053722","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/hall-oats.jpg?v=1781155126"},{"product_id":"hall-oates-abandoned-luncheonette-vinyl","title":"Abandoned Luncheonette LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited transparent red colored vinyl LP pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541041721527,"sku":"210000102159","price":42.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4467580-3468476.jpg?v=1781155190"},{"product_id":"hall-oates-abandoned-luncheonette-vinyl-180g-45rpm","title":"Abandoned Luncheonette 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbandoned Luncheonette is the most commercially successful of the duo's Atlantic Records period; the album reached No. 33 on the Billboard Top LPs \u0026amp; Tapes chart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541075079351,"sku":"210000089413","price":59.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/abandoned.jpg?v=1781155307"},{"product_id":"hall-oates-fall-in-philadelphia-the-definitive-demos-vinyl-rsd","title":"Fall In Philadelphia: The Definitive Demos LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eHall \u0026amp; Oates deliver their signature melodies with a raw edge on \"Fall In Philadelphia: The Definitive Demos LP.\" This special vinyl features 180-gram quality, ensuring that each note resonates with clarity, whether you're enjoying it in a cozy living room or a bustling gathering. The orange-colored vinyl adds a striking visual element that's sure to captivate as much as the music itself. A rare glimpse into their creative process, these demos are more than recordings; they're a bridge to the duo's artistic evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785925374135,"sku":"210000065421","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/hall-and-oates.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}