In 1976, Carn was signed to Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff's Philadelphia International Records; her debut album in 1977 "Jean Carn" (PIR 34394) was a classy affair that merged the best of '70s soul and jazz with solid songwriting and tight instrumental support (MFSB, Instant Funk). The debut single "Free Love" went to number 23 R&B. Several of the album's tracks received considerable radio airplay. In June 1978, her second album for the label, "Happy to Be With You" (PIR 34986), was released. It included the hit single "Don't Let It Go to Your Head".