George Miller Jr., Founder of Gangster Soul Harmony

Los Angeles rare soul collector, curator and producer, and the founder of Gangster Soul Harmony.

Early Record Collecting and Rare Oldies

George Miller Jr. began seriously collecting rare soul and oldies records in the early 1990s. His focus: original 45 RPM singles, vocal group harmony, independent soul labels and recordings that had been overlooked.

Lost and Found Rare Oldies

In 1996 he created The Lost and Found Rare Oldies, an early compilation project devoted to rediscovering rare soul recordings.

Gangster Soul Harmony

In 2005 he founded Gangster Soul Harmony, an independent rare soul compilation and archival series that has grown into a broader preservation platform.

Curator, Collector and Producer

As a collector, he has spent decades locating and studying original rare soul records. As a curator, he selects and organizes recordings in their musical and historical context. As a producer, he has helped return rare and overlooked music to circulation through vinyl releases and archival projects.

Rare Soul and Southern California Culture

His work is tied to Southern California's rare soul and oldies culture: the record shops, swap meets, DJ sets and lowrider scene where this music has always lived.

Building the Gangster Soul Harmony Archive

He is developing the Gangster Soul Harmony Archive, a long-term digital resource documenting the series' releases, artists, songs, labels and history.

Continuing the Work

More than three decades into collecting, his work is still focused on the same thing: discovering, preserving and sharing rare soul music.