The Never-Before-Released Masters is 1987 compilation album containing unreleased recordings recorded by Motown girl-group The Supremes from 1961 to 1969.[2] It was the second CD release of unreleased recordings by The Supremes, the first being disc two of the 2 disc "25th Anniversary" compilation. Several other unreleased tracks appeared on earlier various artists compilations.
A majority of the recordings for the unreleased album Diana Ross & The Supremes Sing Disney Classics are featured on this compilation. Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard are both featured with lead vocals on two songs each. Mary Wilson is featured lead on "Our Day Will Come" and The Ballad Of Davy Crockett. Florence Ballard is featured lead on "Save Me A Star" and Silent Night.
Chronology(The band's name history: The Primettes 1959–1961 / The Supremes 1961–1967 / Diana Ross & The Supremes 1967–1970 / The Supremes 1970 / Diana Ross & The Supremes 1970 / The Supremes 1970–)