Renowned gospel producer, baritone and former pastor of [l1546385]. Died 14 July 2008 at 77.
Became the first African-American producer of a major U.S. recording company – [l33726] – and won two Grammy awards.
ALBUMS
Reverend Lawrence Roberts* And The Angelic Choir Of The First Baptist Church Of Nutley, N.J.*
The Preacher And The Indian Chief
1991, Vinyl, 
,
, Gospel
Rev. Lawrence Roberts* And The Angelic Choir
From Us To You
1980, LP, Album, New Birth Records
Reverend Lawrence Roberts* And The Angelic Choir
Unchanging Hand
1979, 2xLP, Album, Tomato
Rev. Lawrence Roberts* Presents Ronnie Williams And The Messengers Of Peace*
God Still Lives
1978, LP, Album, Savoy Records, Savoy Records
The Angelic Choir Directed By Rev. Lawrence Roberts*
Where Roses Never Fade
1974, LP, Album, Savoy Records, Savoy Records
Reverend Lawrence Roberts* And The Angelic Choir Of The First Baptist Church Of Nutley, N.J.*, The Senior Choir Of The First Baptist Church Of Nutley, N.J.*
Recorded "Live" In A Sunday Song Service
1973, 2xLP, Savoy Records
The Angelic Choir Of The First Baptist Church Of Nutley, N. J.* Directed By Rev. Lawrence Roberts*
The Angelic Choir Of The First Baptist Church Of Nutley, N. J.
1970, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Dynamic Angelic Choir* Directed By Rev. Lawrence Roberts*
The Dynamic Angelic Choir
1970, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Angelic Choir Directed By Rev. Lawrence Roberts*
The Girl Who Loved Jesus (I Love Jesus)
1970
Rev. James Cleveland, Rev. Lawrence Roberts*
Hold Fast/A Message
1968, 7", Savoy Records
Rev. Lawrence Roberts*, Rev. Charles Banks, Elder Jeff Banks*
Prayers For Every Occasion
1967, LP, Album, Savoy Records
James Cleveland* And The Angelic Choir Under The Direction Of Rev. Lawrence Roberts*
Merry Christmas
1967
Rev. Lawrence Roberts* / Dolores Roberts And The Angelic Choir
For Mother / Sweet Mother
1966, 7", Savoy Records
Rev. Lawrence Roberts*
What Makes A Man Turn His Back On God / Dreams Can Come True
1965, 7", Promo, Savoy Records
The Angelic Choir Under The Direction Of Rev. Lawrence Roberts*
Songs Of Faith & Inspiration
1965
The Angelic Gospel Choir* Under The Direction Of Rev. Lawrence Roberts*
The Angelic Gospel Choir
1964, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Rev. Lawrence Roberts* And The Angelic Choir
The Angelic Choir
1963
The Angelic Choir Under The Direction Of Rev. Lawrence Roberts*
Without A God / He's Got Everything
1963
The Angelic Choir Of The First Baptist Church Of Nutley, N. J.* Under The Direction Of The Rev. Lawrence Roberts*
He Will / Little Too Close To Be Afraid
1961
Rev. Lawrence Roberts* And His Angelic Choir*
It's The Holy Ghost / I Know The Lord
1961
Rev. Lawrence Roberts*
The Lord Will Make A Way
7", Single, Savoy Records
Rev. Charles Banks And The Angelic Choir*, Rev. Lawrence Roberts*, Dorothy Norwood
Oh, What A Day
7", Savoy Records
Lawrence Roberts, Angelic Choir Of The First Baptist Church Of Nutley
Lawrence Roberts And The Angelic Choir Of The First Baptist Church Of Nutley
LP, Share Recording Co.
Dorothy Norwood
Some People / Saved, Sanctified, (Took Him To Be My Guide)
1978, 7", LA Records
Sallie Martin And The Evangelical Choral Chapter
The Living Legend
1970, LP, Album, Savoy Records, ,
, Gospel
Delores Washington
The Sincere Gospel Sound Of Delores Washington
1969, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
Jessy Dixon And The Chicago Community Choir
Hello Sunshine
1969, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
Dr. C. J. Johnson
The Old Time Song Service Recorded Live In Atlanta, GA.
1969, LP, Album, Savoy Records, ,
, Gospel
James Cleveland* And The Voices Of Tabernacle
James Cleveland And The Voices Of Tabernacle
1969
The Flying Clouds Of Montgomery, Alabama
The Flying Clouds Of Montgomery, Alabama
1968, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records, Savoy Records, ,
, Gospel
Dorothy Norwood And The Angelic Choir
Dorothy Norwood And The Angelic Choir
1968
Gospel Cavaliers
This Is The Moment
1963, LP, Album, Mono, M/Print, Sharp Record Co.
Rev. J.C. Crawford*
A Nail In A Sure Place
1962
James* And Dee*
Dynamic Gospel Duets
LP, Savoy Records
The Angelic Choir
"The President And The Missionary" - When I Get Home -
1977, LP, Album, Liv, Savoy Records, Inc.
The Proclaimers
Live In Concert Vol.1
1973, LP, Melchizedec Records, Melchizedec Records
The Angelic Choir
Yours Because Of Calvary
1966, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Angelic Choir
Presenting The Angelic Choir As They Go "Climbing Up The Mountain"
1964, LP, Album, Savoy Records, ,
, Gospel
The Angelic Choir
Without A God / He's Got Everything
1963
The Angelic Choir
Lead The Way JFK
1961, 7", Elgin Records, Elgin Records
The Lawrence Roberts Singers
If You Make It To The Moon / Softly And Tenderly
1958
The Angelic Choir
Christ Is All / Climbing Up The Mountain
Vinyl, ,
, Gospel
The Angelic Choir
Negro Spirituals
APPEARANCES +
Billy Ver Planck And His Orchestra*
1957-1958
2017, 2xCD, Comp, RM, Fresh Sound Records, 
Various
The Cole Slaw Club (The Big Rhythm & Blues Revue)
2016
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Precious Memories
1998, ,
, Rhythm & Blues/Gospel
The Adult Choir Of The First Baptist Church Of Nutley
Rev. Lawrence Roberts Presents The Adult Choir Of The First Baptist Church Of Nutley
1994, CD, Album, Not On Label (Lawrence Roberts Self-released)
James Cleveland* With The Metro Mass Choir
James Cleveland With The Metro Mass Choir
1981, 2xLP, Savoy Records, ,
, Gospel
Bishop Billy Robinson And The Garden Of Prayer Cathedral Choir
Hang On, Help Is On The Way
1977
Prof. Charles Taylor* And The Charles Taylor Singers
Prof. Charles Taylor And The Charles Taylor Singers
1974, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Nikki Giovanni And The New York Community Choir
Like A Ripple On A Pond
1973, Vinyl RI - PRC, Richmond Pressing, ,
, Gospel
Reverend Milton Brunson* And The Thompson Community Singers
Jesus Is Just Alright
1973
Evangelist Rosie Wallace* And The First Church Of Love, Faith And Deliverance Choir*
Evangelist Rosie Wallace And The First Church Of Love, Faith And Deliverance Choir
1970, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Banks Brothers and The Combined Greater Harvest And Revival Temple C.O.G.I.C. Choirs
The Banks Brothers And The Combined Greater Harvest And Revival Temple C.O.G.I.C. Choirs
1970, LP, Album, Savoy Records
James Cleveland* And The Southern California Community Choir
James Cleveland And The Southern California Community Choir
1970
Harrison Johnson And The Los Angeles Community Choir
Blessed Quietness
1969, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Rev. M. Rountree And His Gospel Troubadors
The Lord Is Mighty Sweet
1969, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
Hulah Gene* and her Daughter Carolyne*
Hulah Gene And Her Daughter Carolyne
1969, LP, Album, Savoy Records
James Cleveland* And The Angelic Choir
Volume 9
1969, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Rev. Charles Watkins* And The Pentecostal Singers
"Baptized"
1969, LP, Savoy Records
Dr. C. J. Johnson
Presents . . . The Old Time Song Service Recorded Live In Atlanta, GA.
1969, LP, Album, Savoy Records
James Herndon And The The Herndon Singers
James Herndon And The Herndon Singers Of Chicago, ILL.
1969, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Southwest Michigan State Choir Of The Church Of God In Christ
I'll Take Jesus For Mine
1969, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Roger Roberts And The Roberts Singers
Roger Roberts And The Roberts Singers
1969, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Southwest Michigan State Choir Of The Church Of God In Christ*
Lord, Renew My Spirit Within
1968, LP, Album, Savoy Records, ,
, Gospel
The Chariot Wheels Of Baltimore, MD.
The Chariot Wheels Of Baltimore, MD.
1968, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
The Eastern Ohio Baptist Association Choir
My Father's World
1968, LP, Gospel Record Co.
The Famous Caravans*
Where He Leads Me
1968, LP, Album, Gospel (6), ,
, Gospel
The Gospel All Stars*
I Love The Lord
1968, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
Dr. C. J. Johnson
Presents . . . The Old Time Song Service Recorded Live In Atlanta, GA. - Free At Last
1968, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Albertina Walker And The Caravans
Sing If You Ever Needed The Lord
1968, LP, Gospel (6), ,
, Gospel
The Dynamic O'Neal Twins* Assisted By The James Cleveland Singers*
The Dynamic O'Neal Twins Assisted By The James Cleveland Singers
1968, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Jessy Dixon And The Dixon Singers*
Jessy Dixon And The Dixon Singers
1968, LP, Album, Gospel (6), ,
, Gospel
Lucylle Lemon And The Lemon Gospel Chorus
Shield Me, Oh Lord
1968, LP, Album, Mono, Gospel (6)
Herbert (Pee Wee) Pickard*
Soul Piano
1968, LP, Album, Savoy Records, ,
, Gospel
The Original Church Of God In Christ Radio Choir
Sing From The Soul
1968, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
The St. James Church Of God In Christ Choir Of Toledo, Ohio
St. James Church Of God In Christ Toledo, Ohio Bishop Wm. James Pastor
1968, LP, Album, Mono, Gospel (6), Gospel (6), ,
, Gospel
Dorothy Norwood And James Herndon
Dynamic Gospel Duets By Dorothy Norwood And James Herndon
1968
Shirley Caesar With The Caravans
The Best Of Shirley Caesar With The Caravans
1968, Vinyl, ,
, Gospel
The Dorothy Norwood Singers
The Dorothy Norwood Singers
1967, LP, Album, Savoy Records
James Cleveland* And The Angelic Choir
Volume 7
1967, LP, Savoy Records
The Famous Davis Sisters*
They That Wait Upon The Lord
1967, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Jessy Dixon And The Chicago Community Choir
Jessy Dixon And The Chicago Community Choir
1967, LP, Album, Gospel (6), ,
, Gospel
The Clyde Bradley Singers
The Clyde Bradley Singers
1967, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Jessy Dixon And The Dixon Singers*
Jessy Dixon And The Dixon Singers
1967, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
Rev. Robert Lucas And The Christian Temple Choir*
Turn It Over To Jesus
1967, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
The Solid Rock Choir Of Paterson N.J.*
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
1967, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
Dr. C. J. Johnson
Presents . . . The Old Time Song Service Recorded Live In Atlanta, GA.
1967, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Madam Margaret Simpson*
I'm God's Child / I Don't Want To Be Lost
1967, 7", Single, Savoy Records
The Magnificent Majestic Male Choir
Ask Him To Guide You
1967, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Wandering Souls Of North Carolina*
The Wandering Souls Of North Carolina
1967, LP, Gospel (6)
The Colmanaires Of Washington D.C.*
Haven Of Rest
1967, LP, Gospel (6), Gospel (6)
Bill Moss And The Celestials
Bill Moss And The Celestials
1967, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records
James Cleveland* And The Cleveland Singers
I Walk With God
1967
Dorothy Norwood And The Combined Choirs Of Balt. MD.
The Singing Slave
1967
The Famous Davis Sisters*
In My Room
1967
James Cleveland* And The Cleveland Singers
James Cleveland And The Cleveland Singers
1967
Albertina Walker
Miss Caravan
1967
Evangelist Rosie Wallace* And The First Church Of Love, Faith And Deliverance Choir*
Evangelist Rosie Wallace And The First Church Of Love, Faith And Deliverance Choir
1966, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Evangelist Rosie Wallace* And First Church Of Love, Faith & Deliverance Choir,*
Lord Hold My Hand
1966, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Roberta Martin Singers
One Step Away
1966, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Caravans
I Find No Fault In God
1966, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
Rosie Wallace
No One But Jesus
1966, LP, Album, Savoy Records
James Cleveland* With The Walter Arties Chorale
In Hollywood
1966, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Harold Bailey Singers
Adopted In The Royal Family
1966, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Elder Hightower And Sister Massey
It's A Long Long Way
1966, LP, Savoy Records
Howard Lemon Singers
Use What You Have For God
1966, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Famous Boyer Brothers*
Take Your Troubles To Jesus
1966, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Charles Watkins And The The Pentecostal Singers
The Lost Sheep
1966, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Heavenly Tones
I Love The Lord
1966, LP, Gospel (6), Gospel (6)
Dr. C. J. Johnson
Presents . . . . The Old Time Song Service
1966, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records
The Raymond Rasberry Singers
I Couldn’t Find No Satisfaction
1966, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Dorothy Norwood
The Soldier From Viet Nam
1966, LP, Savoy Records
The Morning Stars Of Savannah, GA*
The Adopted Child
1966, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records
The Sunrising Kings
'Ring Out The Name Of Jesus'
1966, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Gospel Wonders
As Long As I've Got Jesus
1966, LP, Album, Gospel (6), Gospel (6)
The Imperial Gospel Singers
Let Us Sing Together
1966, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
The Gospel Lords Of Harmony
God's Love Will Never Die
1966, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records
Dr. William K. Hawkins
A Contract With God
1966, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records, Savoy Records
The Magnificent Majestic Male Choir Of Atlanta, GA.*
The Time Is Now
1966, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records
The Gospel Wonders
Hold On, He's Coming
1966, LP, Album, Mono, Gospel (6), Gospel (6)
Liz* And The Gospelettes
I Must Tell Jesus
1966, LP, Album, Mono, Gospel Record Co.
Rev. James Cleveland With The Angelic Choir
The Grace Of God (Volume 6)
1966
Dorothy Norwood And The Combined Choir Of Atlanta, Ga
The Denied Mother
1966
Dr. C. J. Johnson
Presents . . . . The Old Time Song Service
1966
James Cleveland* And The Cleveland Singers
He Leadeth Me
1965, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Dorothy Norwood
He Will Never Let Go My Hand
1965, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Reverend Cleophus Robinson
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By God
1965, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records
Jessy Dixon And The Chicago Community Choir
I Cannot Fail The Lord
1965, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
The Imperial Gospel Singers
The Lord Will See You Through
1965, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
The Birds Of Harmony
Jesus Is A Friend
1965, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
The Mighty Gospel Giants
Heavenly Father
1965, LP, Album, Savoy Records, Savoy Records
The Epps Gospel Singers
Just Try Jesus
1965, LP, Savoy Records, Savoy Records
Robert Anderson
Only By Grace
1965, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Dolores Barrett And The Barrett Sisters
Carry Me Back
1965, LP, Album, Har, Savoy Records
The Gospel Lords Of Harmony
"If God Gave Us Everything We Need...We Wouldn't Have Need To Pray"
1965, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records
The Jewel Gospel Singers
Let's Have Church
1965, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records, Savoy Records
Roberta Martin Singers
He Has Done Great Things For Me
1965
Dr. C. J. Johnson
In An Old Time Song Service
1965
The Gospel Clefs
The Precious Name
1965, Vinyl, ,
, Gospel
The Banks Brothers And The Greater Harvest Baptist Church Choir*
It Took A Miracle
1965
James Cleveland*
Sings Songs Of Dedication
1965
Dorothy Norwood And The Combined Choirs Of Atlanta, Ga*
The Bell Didn't Toll
1965
James Cleveland* And The Cleveland Singers
The Sun Will Shine After Awhile
1964, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Southwest Michigan State Choir Of The Church Of God In Christ
Wonderful, Wonderful
1964, LP, Album, Savoy Records
Jessy Dixon And The Chicago Community Choir
Jessy Dixon And The Chicago Community Choir
1964, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
St. John's Inspirational Choir Of St. John's Baptist Church
The St. John's Inspirational Choir Of Scotch Plains, N.J.
1964, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records, ,
, Gospel
St. Luke Young Adult Choir
What We Need
1964, LP, Album, Gospel (6), ,
, Gospel
The Blendwrights*
Over The Sunset Mountain
1964, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records
Rev. Robert J. Lucas And The Christian Temple Choir*
He's A Shelter In The Time Of Storm
1964, LP, Album, Mono, Regent
The Bradley Singers
He'll Roll Back Those Dark Clouds
1964, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records, ,
, Gospel
The Sensational Six*
“Just Beyond The River”
1964, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
The Original Victory Choral Union*
He'll Welcome You
1964, LP, Album, Mono, Gospel (6), Gospel (6)
Dolores Barrett* And The The Barrett Sisters
Jesus Loves Me
1964
James Cleveland* With The Angelic Choir
Volume 4 "I Stood On The Banks Of The Jordan"
1964
Bill Moss And The Celestials
God Has Been So Good
1964
James Cleveland*
The Soul Of .......
1963, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Swindell Brothers With Rev. Johnnie Wilkerson*
This Trouble Of Mine
1963, LP, Album, Savoy Records, ,
, Gospel
The Blendwrights*
Let Down The Ladder
1963, LP, Album, Savoy Records, Savoy Records
The Gospel Harmonettes*
The Gospel Harmonettes
1963, LP, Savoy Records, Savoy Records
Rev. Charles Watkins* And The Pentecostal Mass Choir Of Chicago, Ill.*
Shady Green Pastures
1963, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records, ,
, Gospel
Myrtle Jackson
Sings Songs Of Hope And Inspiration
1963, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Banks Brothers
Wonderous Cross
1963, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records
The Newberry Singers
When He Descends
1963, LP, Album, Gospel (6)
Robert Anderson
In Times Like These
1963, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records
The Imperial Gospel Singers
Stay In His Will
1963, LP, Album, Mono, Gospel Record Co., Gospel (6)
Rev. R.T. Jones And The Christian Tabernacle Choir
I Believe God
1963, LP, Album, Mono, Gospel (6)
Evangelist Rosie Wallace* And The First Church Of Love, Faith And Deliverance Choir*
God Cares
1963
Ruth Davis (2) And The Davis Singers*
On The Right Road
1963
James Cleveland* And The Angelic Choir
Peace Be Still (Vol. 3)
1963
The Famous Davis Sisters*
The Famous Davis Sisters
1962, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records
Rev. H.B. Crum With The Golden Keys*
Rev. H.B. Crum With The Golden Keys
1962, LP, Album, Sharp Record Co.
Royal Silvertones
Jesus, I Love Your Name
1962, LP, Album, Regent, ,
, Gospel
The Smith Sisters
Lord, Send The Rain
1962, LP, Album, Mono, Regent, ,
, Gospel
Jimmy Jones And The Sensationals
Jimmy Jones And The Sensationals
1962, LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Gospel Messengers
His Love
1962, LP, Mono, Sharp Record Co.
The Voices Of Jordan
The Voices Of Jordan
1962, LP, Gospel (6)
The Ellison Singers
He's Holding Me
1962, LP, Album, Sharp Record Co.
The Murrie Singers
Jewels
1962, LP, Album, Mono, Sharp Record Co.
The Imperial Gospel Singers
The Sower
1962, LP, Album, Mono, Gospel (6)
The Sally Jenkins Singers
Help Me To Run This Race
1962, LP, Album, Mono, Sharp Record Co.
Little Lucy Smith*
At The Organ
1962, LP, Album, Mono, Savoy Records
The Davis Sisters
Somewhere In Glory
1962, Vinyl, ,
, Gospel/Religious
Elder Lightfoot Solomon Michaux
The Famous "Happy Am I" Preacher
1962
The Gospel Harmonettes Specials*
My Father's Children
1962
The Roberta Martin Singers*
From Out Of Nowhere
1962
James Cleveland* With The Angelic Gospel Choir* Featuring Billy Preston
This Sunday-In Person
1962, Vinyl, ,
, Religious/Gospel/Soul
The Caravans
I Won't Be Back
1962, Vinyl, ,
, Gospel
The Larks
It's Unbelievable / I Can't Believe It
1961
Original Blind Boys Of Alabama*
Oh Yes He Will
1961
Blind Boys Of Alabama*
Hills Of Calvary / Mothers On The Train
1960, Vinyl, ,
, Gospel
The Gospel Chordettes
God's Got The Whole World In His Arms/ I Can't Believe It
1958
Rev. Charles H. Nicks* Presents The Baptist Assembly Of Free Spirit Churches Mass Choir
Mass Choir - Volume One
2xLP, Album, Sound Of Gospel Records
Rev. Owen Rogers And The Mt. Zion Baptist Church Of Boonton N.J.
The Way We Used To Sing
LP, Album, Mono, Gospel (6), ,
, Gospel
The Bonnett Harmonizers Of Washington D.C.
The Storm Is Passing Over
LP, Album, Mono, Gospel (6), ,
, Gospel
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Singing In My Soul
LP, Album, Savoy Records
The Sensational Savettes*
The Sensational Savettes
LP, Album, Gospel (6), Gospel (6)
The Pilgrims Of Joy Of North Carolina
The Lord Will Bring You Out
LP, Album, Savoy Records
Cornerstone Church Choir
I'm God All By Myself
LP, Album, MGM, Gospel (6)
The Dorothy Norwood Singers
The Old Lady’s House
The Dorothy Norwood Singers
Johnny And Jesus
The Sensational Savettes*
The Sensational Savettes
James Herndon And The Herndon Singers
The Lord Will Make A Way
Various
Cree Records Paradise - 5 Years Aniversary Sampler
2018, Cass, Ltd, Smplr, Cree Records
Various
Screaming Gospel Holy Rollers "Hop, Skip And Jump"
2014, LP, Comp, Mono, 180, Vee-Tone Records
Various
R&B Humdingers Volume Ten
2011, CD, Comp, Yama Records (4)
Bob Dylan
Christ Didn't Preach Religion
2015