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Singles
Everybody Loves The Sunshine (remastered)
Everybody Loves The Sunshine (remastered) (translucent orange vinyl 7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: SSCRART 007 ORANGE. Rel: 09 May 25
Everybody Loves The Sunshine (vocal)
Everybody Loves The Sunshine (instrumental)
Review: This orange 7" is a miniature monument to one of soul's most quietly influential figures. Roy AyersiLos Angeles-born, jazz-schooled, funk-mindedicrafted 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' not to dazzle but to dissolve. It moves with a drowsy clarity: shimmering synth, near-whispered vocals, and a lazily tumbling bassline that never quite lands. Released during a golden run of Ayers' mid-70s material, the track has since become shorthand for warm-weather introspection, equal parts ease and ache. The instrumental version on the reverse keeps the spirit intact, offering a meditative glide through the same terrain. Limited to 300 copies, this orange pressing pairs a low-lit groove with a deepening sense of legacyiAyers' influence isn't just heard, it's felt in the space he leaves behind.
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Tags: Jazz Funk
 in stock $17.99
In Alto Mare (remixes)
Cat: NAR 10825. Rel: 08 May 25
In Alto Mare (Adriatique remix) (7:30)
In Alto Mare (Cosmique dub) (6:33)
In Alto Mare (Adriatique remix instrumental) (7:13)
In Alto Mare (Adriatique remix radio edit) (3:25)
In Alto Mare (4:23)
Review: Loredana Berte's unmistakable voice meets the glittering finesse of French touch as Dimitri From Paris spreads her 1980 hit 'In Alto Mare' across a hot griddle of club-ready disco. The track launches a new remix series celebrating Berte's legacy through the lens of contemporary producers and DJs: Dimitri, known for his stylish refits of Jamiroquai, Chic and Dua Lipa, now leans into a comparatively classic funk groove, elevating it with a cinematic glide and streamlinear post-prod polish. Long a staple of his DJ sets and broadcasts in bootleg form, this official release feels fated. "It's melodic, disco-flavoured, cinematic, and emotionally powerful - all the things I love," he says, as it manifests as the first of seven reworks dropping over the course of May 2025.
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Played by: Manu Archeo, DJ ROCCA
Tags: Disco Funk | Italian
 in stock $20.23
Strictly Dann Stealy
Cat: SWR 032. Rel: 23 May 25
Strictly Dan Stealy (4:12)
Uncle Grain O's (3:34)
Review: As you probably know if you're reading this, Jorun Bombay is one of the most consistently on for edit maestros in the game. Here he steps up with a new outing that sticks right at the heart of the dancefloor once more. 'Strictly Dann Stealy' is a clever mash-up of De La Soul's 'Eye Know (Know It All Remix)' featuring the original source vocals over a faithfully recreated instrumental. It channels the signature energy of early 90s hip-hop clubs with a fresh twist you've never heard before. On the flip, 'Whole Grain O's' offers a reimagined instrumental take on 'Oodles of O's' which is packed with reggae chants, added turntablism and signature 'Oh's'. It's a playful, party-ready version that balances just the right amount of nostalgia and brand new style.
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Discomania
Discomania (limited 7")
Cat: RK 45110. Rel: 08 May 25
Discomania (3:07)
Jazz Carnival (3:47)
Review: The Milanese outfit dive headlong into cinematic Afro-disco on this limited 7", reworking two cult dancefloor staples with characteristic flair. On the A-side, their version of Piero Umiliani's 'Discomania' hits with tightened syncopation and swirling synth arrangements, turning the cosmic Italo-disco cut into a hypnotic afrobeat strut. Flip it over for a rich reimagining of Azymuth's 'Jazz Carnival'iCalibro 35 boost the groove with deep-bottomed funk and crisp horns, pushing the original's samba swing into widescreen. Known for their work at the intersection of funk, soundtrack and psych, the band bring sharp musicianship and warm analogue heat to both sides of this essential 45.
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About Disco Vol 1
Cat: ADR 001. Rel: 06 May 25
Sounds Chicago (6:15)
Ti Amo (6:33)
D'Afrique (5:50)
Opera (3:09)
Review: Brazilian talent Rafael Cancian has grown in stature thanks to solid outings on the tasteful likes of Razor-N-Tape and Hot Pot Records. Now with that profile established, he heads out with a new label of his own in the form of About Disco. He inaugurates it with a quartet of edits that he has already been deploying to great effect on various dancefloors around the world. 'Sounds Chicago' does indeed with raw drums and great keys dancing over the beats. 'Ti Amo' has a more funky undercarriage and disco percussion, 'D'Afrique' again brings a funky bass riff to the fore with some psyched-out sounds for company and 'Opera' shuts down with some late-night and soul-drenched synths over intimate and stripped back house drums.
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Played by: Rayko, Admin
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Take It To The Limit
Cat: SP 100. Rel: 15 May 25
Take It To The Limit (4:17)
Take It To The Limit (Joaquin Joe Claussell extended version) (7:17)
Review: New York disco don Joe Claussell takes a scalpel to Norman Connors' 1980 uncut 'Take It To The Limit', turning a smooth Philly disco-soul burner into a swirling, peak-time epic. Originally voiced by Adaritha and buried on Connors' overlooked tenth LP for Arista, the track is flaymorphosed: pulled inside out, looped, stretched and whipped into chaos with Claussell's trademark floor-focused touch. If you've caught him lately at Body & Soul, you've likely heard this one spiralling into the rafters.
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November 18, 1983
Cat: ATH 189. Rel: 01 May 25
November 18 1983 (4:16)
November 18 1983 (dub) (4:39)
Review: You can always rely on Athens of the North to sure up pure gold each and every time. This is another case in point: Chris Rael's 'November 18, 1983' is a joyful, funky gem, somewhat reminiscent of a lost Cure record, and this is its first ever appearance on vinyl. Rael's dedication to creating something distinct by working progressive jazz and new wave into a new sound shines through. Despite initial doubts about his musical abilities, Rael's imagination and determination drove him to produce this layered work, which has long been out of print. Whether or not you have heard it before, you don't want to snooze on this one.A
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Played by: Gumshoe
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The Unreleased Funk Instrumentals
The Unreleased Funk Instrumentals (limited 7'' repress)
Cat: DAVID 001. Rel: 19 May 25
Golden Years (instrumental - previously unreleased 45 edit) (4:02)
Fame (instrumental - previously unreleased Funk 45 edit) (4:03)
Review: Bowie is a new label that says it intends to "dig deep into the unreleased sides of pop superstars material from the past." The opening gambit is a strong one that should hook you in for more as it comes in the form of a 7" with two fine funk instrumentals, neither of which have been put out before. 'Golden Years' has lovely live drums and meandering guitar licks for some carefree listening, while 'Fame' has a deep cut groove that rises and falls in dramatic fashion with more neat and tidy riffs adding the detail next to the big licks.
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Let's Dance
Cat: TFZ 007. Rel: 13 May 25
Let's Dance (Across The Floor) (3:34)
Go 'head (3:02)
Review: TakeFingz returns with its seventh release and offers up a double A-side 7" tailored for dancefloor devastation. On Side A, DJ Katch reworks classic funk breaks into a groove-heavy party igniter that betrays some seriously sharp turntable skills and crowd-moving instincts. It's a surefire weapon for any set in high-energy settings. On the flip, DJ Toby Gee drops a bass-driven boogie funk jam packed with vintage chants and break-heavy grooves. Both tracks are precision-crafted with nods to B-Boy culture among them perfect for bodypoppers and lockers alike.
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Jesus Calling
Cat: FJM 06. Rel: 16 May 25
Jesus Calling (8:07)
Show Me The Way (6:28)
Superior Disco (6:41)
Loud Minority (6:33)
Review: REPRESS ALERT!: Canadian go-slow master Eddie C is back with more of his sumptuous and sensuous grooves on the magnificent Funkyjaws Music. This new 12" kicks off with the emotionally intense and gospel-laced vocal sounds of 'Jesus Calling' with a passionate pastor lighting up the airways. 'Show Me The Way' is a more paired down sound this time with a raw soul edge and nice dusty drums, then 'Superior Disco' brings some lavish string stabs and funky basslines to some killer instrumental grooves. 'Loud Minority' closes out with some lovely jazzy organ work over more low-slung and dusty disco beats.
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Love Is The Drug
Love Is The Drug (orange vinyl 7")
Cat: TBE 721. Rel: 22 May 25
Love Is The Drug (Funk mix - vocal) (4:46)
Love Is The Drug (Funk mix - instrumental) (4:51)
Review: Brian Ellis, known for his multi-instrumental work as part of Birdbone Unlimited on Star Creature, steps out with a solo release that channels West Coast flair into a bold reinterpretation of early 80s dancefloor energy. Revisiting Bobby O's production 'Love Is The Drug' for Roni Griffith's 1982 hit, Ellis transforms the original into a shimmering blend of Italectro and funk-driven electrobass, a proto-freestyle fandango filtered through Ellis' signature analog sensibility. A high-gloss, synth-laced homage results on orange gamboge vinyl; a replenishing source of sunny sonic vitamin D.
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Played by: Soul Clap
 in stock $15.74
Mystical Funk
Mystical Funk (7" in die-cut sleeve repress)
Cat: SC 728. Rel: 14 May 25
Mystical Funk (4:09)
Spaced Out (3:59)
Review: Gerardo Frisina, the Italian musician and producer renowned for his expertise in Latin jazz, delivers a captivating experience with Mystical Funk on Schema records. Side-1 presents 'Mystical Funk,' a mesmerizing blend of tribal drums, smooth funk grooves, and island vibes that transport listeners to exotic landscapes. On Side-2, 'Spaced Out' takes a more urban direction, featuring an infectious hip-hop/funk beat infused with sophisticated organ sounds and hints of jazz influences. Frisina's masterful production seamlessly merges diverse elements into cohesive compositions that exude elegance and groove.
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Tengo Che Ffa
Cat: MD 45004. Rel: 28 Apr 25
Tengo Che Ffa (4:16)
P-Funk (dance with Pezz) (4:21)
Review: After their hair-dropping debut LP Latin Freaks, Funkool Orchestra keep the stovetop hot with a high-energy 7" vinyl, bridging the delta between their first and second albums. A Maledetta Discoteca production, 'Tengo Che Ffa' blends Mediterranean funk, disco, and Neapolitan groove into an allusive proto-P-funk prance, especially if, at least, the B-side's title is to be believed. The latter alternately named 'Dance With Pezz', we hear them pick up the pace with a clav-spiced, conga-crammed number. Take it from us: the record is a clavi-net good.
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Played by: Voodoocuts
 in stock $19.41
Otis
Otis (7" in hand-stamped sleeve limited to 300 copies)
Cat: OTIS 001. Rel: 28 Apr 25
JZ V's KW - "Otis" (vocal) (3:04)
JZ V's KW - "Otis" (Funky Soul 45 instrumental edit) (3:03)
Review: Debut release on the Canadian label imprint from two Icons Of Hip Hop with the the debut 45 with Otis . This 45 draws on hip-hop's golden moments drenched in soul samples .Up first on 'Otis', which is offered up as a vocal mix on the A-side. It's three minutes of beat-making perfection with muted horns sampled throughout, raw back-and-forth bars and dusty drums with plenty of guttural soul. Flip it over for the massive funk instrumental which is stripped of the mic-work and allows the rawness of the classic 6t's soul sample to really shine through.A great start to what is sure to be an essential label for hip-hop heads.
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Played by: The Allergies
 in stock $12.09
Disco Donuts Vol 3
Disco Donuts Vol 3 (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: NUTS 003. Rel: 21 May 25
Expansions (4:14)
Ghetto Passion (4:06)
Review: Deified disco editor Mister Mushi breaks from his own Mushi 45s faction for a diplomatic dance-over with fellow sonic saucerers Disco Donuts, whose third volume in a series hammers home two more spacey soma-uplifts. 'Expansions' of course jazz-funk clarion call 'Expansions' by Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes, whose importuning "expand your mind" motif will never leave us. And of course, there's 'Ghetto Passion', an unknown remix to us, yet whose beats are so punctual that they could pop an iron ballon; this is a raw, clear and seething analogue sound, a style which many disco artists have tried to emulate since.
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Played by: Voodoocuts
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What Cha Need
Cat: KD 085. Rel: 15 May 25
What Cha Need (3:41)
I'll Take You There (3:09)
Review: 'I'll Take You There' by Leon Mitchison, featuring mixes from Kenny Dope, is a standout release from Kay-Dee Records, in a rare label head-to-head with Now-Again Records. This special edition tosses us an unreleased remix from Kenny Dope, infusing his signature funk-in-the-trunk style into an authentic and primally mixed track, working directly from Mitchison's original 8-track tapes. Acclimatising the first's deeper grooves to Dope's dope, breaks-heavy production, the artist is truly deft at upcycling vintage sonic garms.
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Played by: Voodoocuts
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Don't Fight The Feeling (reissue)
Cat: L33 1757 BLACK. Rel: 14 May 25
One Way - "Don't Fight The Feeling" (4:23)
Windjammer - "I Thought It Was You" (4:42)
Review: The classic 1982 funk anthem 'Don't Fight The Feeling' by American r&b and funk band One Way gets a fine 12" pressing here, which means it can be played nice and loud. Singer Al Hudson leads the way with his buttery vocal, while a stepping and broken rhythm with lovely dry claps and w sloppy synth squeal make for a pretty unique sound given when this was first recorded. On the flip side, Windjammer's 'I Thought It Was You' offers a more mellow, melodic contrast full of the band's signature blend of r&b and jazz with cooing, heart-melting vocals and a nice stepping rhythm that lovers of UK street soul will surely be drawn to.
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Played by: Osmose
Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $14.62
Lustro: Five Years Of Super Spicy Records Part 2 (feat Derrick McKenzie remix)
Phunque - "You Got The Love" (5:15)
Bob Musella - "Baby Hot Stuff" (5:33)
Ysheso, Ralo - "Right On Ponce" (5:02)
Ghosts Of Venice - "Disco Nouveau" (5:21)
Sebastian Badi, Nico Cortazzo - "You Know What I Want" (6:00)
Monsieur Van Pratt, BROLORIZO - "Ticket 2 Ride" (extended mix) (5:17)
Monsieur Van Pratt, BROLORIZO - "Ticket 2 Ride" (Derrick McKenzie mix) (7:35)
Review: Happiest of birthdays to Super Spicy who celebrate half a decade in the game with an EP of irresistible tunes. Phunque kicks the party off with an old school vibe that pairs a superb male vocal with crisp, effective drums. Bob Musella brings sample magic on 'Baby Hot Stuff' and Ysheso, Ralo keep the disco-tinged house feels flowing with a percussive monster. After the smoother sounds of Ghosts Of Venice, the flip side brings a trio of funked-up and guitar-laced house grooves that take it back to the glory days of New York.
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Played by: Monsieur Van Pratt
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Prerogative
Cat: WACK 27. Rel: 13 May 25
Prerogative (Boogie mix) (4:12)
I Didn't Mean To Think Of You (3:50)
Review: Longtime disco editor Smoove played his first cards right with Wack Records in 2007, and now he returns to the imprint after decades with another raw-cut, redone diamond; a synth-driven slab of filth-funk reflecting the talents of 80s soul mogul Bobby on vocals. On the flip, things speed up as Smoove flips Mrs Jackson's vocals into a razor-sharp electro funk rework, loaded with punchy edits, Mantronix-inspired stutters, and warped stabs that twist the track into club-ready territory.
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Played by: Smoove, DJ Katch
Tags: Pop Disco
 in stock $19.68
White Lines (reissue)
White Lines (reissue) (red vinyl 7" repress)
Cat: CR 002. Rel: 12 May 25
Whitelines (4:31)
Smack My Pitch Up (4:04)
Review: Australia's Choi Records drop their second release in the shape of two powerful cover versions either side of a devilish little 7" by The Traffic. The A-side, "White Lines", is a funky, horn-led reinterpretation of Grandmaster Flash's original tune : an instrumental brass ode to the original beast. On the flip, there's "Smack My Pitch Up", another mighty instrumental rework of The Prodigy classic, complete with a string of trumpets that imitate the original's inimitable vocal loop.
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Beat It
Beat It (7" repress)
Cat: CR 009. Rel: 12 May 25
Beat It (4:42)
Thriller (4:50)
Review: Melbourne, Australia based sextet The Traffic, headed up by Ivan 'Choi' Khatchoyan, serve up a special MJ feature funk 45. Presented in a special pressing in red vinyl with black splatter, we get awesome renditions of Michael Jackson tracks 'Beat It' and 'Thriller' from his iconic Thriller album from 1982. The big band energy of the players make these cover versions worthy your attention, with a killer horns section imitating the king of pop's falsetto to great effect.
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 in stock $16.59
Albums
Big Crown Vaults Vol 4
Big Crown Vaults Vol 4 ("steel sky" clear & blue smoke vinyl LP (indie exclusive))
Cat: BCR 181LPC1. Rel: 01 May 25
Nautilus (3:15)
Maria Tambien (3:09)
Let's Grow (2:21)
Pimp (version) (3:07)
Look Out (Here I Come) (2:23)
Great To Be Here (3:04)
Juicy Fruit (3:46)
8th Wonder (3:36)
Murkit Gem (2:35)
All For The Cash (2:38)
Kaiso Noir (4:00)
Guess Who's Back (3:14)
Giana Sisters (2:55)
Review: Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, the enigmatic steel pan group from Hamburg, made waves in 2024 when their cover of 50 Cent's 'PIMP' was featured in the Oscar-winner film Anatomy Of A Fall. The track played a key role in the movie's success and led to the first-ever steel pans in the orchestra pit at the Academy Awards, further boosting the band's saliency. And yet despite global recognition, 'PIMP' is just a glimpse of their catalogue, which is already rather extensive. Since signing with Big Crown in 2014, Bacao've released four albums and numerous singles, and Big Crown Vaults Vol. 4 flaunts many of these dishings-out, with covers of Bob James' 'Nautilus', Khruangbin's 'Maria Tambien', and the uptempo original 'Kaiso Noir'. It serves as a tantalizing bud-whetter, too, before their oncoming fifth studio album.
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 in stock $25.31
Tresor Magnetique
Tresor Magnetique (2xLP + insert)
Cat: ASVN 076. Rel: 22 May 25
Forest Nativity (extended version) (4:58)
Le Grand Soleil De Dieu (2:58)
La Condition Masculine (English extended version) (4:32)
Quand Le Soleil Est La (alternate Drum Machine version) (3:02)
Ganvie (3:55)
Kikadi Gromo (3:48)
Immigration Amoureuse (4:10)
Where Are You? I Love You (4:14)
Dash, Baksheesh & Matabish (3:40)
Je Vous Aime Zaime Zaime (alternate Drum Machine version) (3:00)
Agatha (alternate version) (3:53)
L' Amour Malade Petit Francais (3:09)
Ndolo (3:04)
Chant D'Amour Pygmee (3:47)
Funky Maringa (4:13)
Crocodile - Crocodile - Crocodile (4:03)
L'Ile De Djerba (2:31)
Kitibanga (4:24)
Asma (alternative Tape version) (3:42)
Savannah Georgia (alternative version) (3:08)
Review: Tresor Magnetique is a treasure trove of unreleased tracks by the late great Francis Bebey-an international artist whose visionary work defies time and continues to add standout energy to eclectic DJ sets everywhere. These recordings have been digitised from fragile tapes found by his son and restored at Abbey Road Studios and blend pygmy flutes, drum machines, folk guitars and electronic textures in daring, genre-defying ways. Rather than a retrospective, this feels like an ongoing conversation that keeps Beby's work urgent and vital and prove Bebey wasn't just ahead of his time, he transcended it, from the lo-fi drum track magnificent of 'Quand Le Soleil Est La' to the raw, textured tropical funk of 'Where Are You? I Love You.'
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Tags: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $32.06
Don Blackman
Don Blackman (limited numbered 180 gram audiophile red vinyl LP)
Cat: MOVLP 3639R. Rel: 20 May 25
Yabba Dabba Doo (5:14)
Heart's Desire (4:30)
Holding You, Loving You (4:07)
Deaf Hook-up Connection (4:02)
You Ain't Hip (3:01)
Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide (3:31)
Since You Been Away So Long (5:14)
Never Miss A Thing (3:52)
Review: Don Blackman's 1982 self-titled debut is an underrated jazz-funk gem that fuses soul, funk and jazz-fusion into a sophisticated groove-laden journey that was produced by Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen for GRP Records. The album showcases Blackman's keyboard wizardry and soulful vocals across standout tracks like 'Heart's Desire' and 'Holding You Loving You.' With playful cuts like 'Yabba Dabba Doo,' it balances polish with joyful experimentation and though not a commercial hit, its influence has quietly grown and ir has been sampled by hip-hop greats and revered by collectors alike. This reissue reaffirms its status as a cult classic and a crucial slice of 80s funk.

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Played by: Pete Haigh
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Waves
Waves (LP)
Cat: UNIQ 3081. Rel: 01 May 25
Love Is A Distraction (feat J Mahon) (2:20)
Unstoppable (feat Emma Noble) (3:35)
Save (feat Gerry Love) (4:30)
Going Going Gone (feat J Mahon) (2:50)
Death Of A Hypocrite (1:01)
Heartbreak (In A Really Good Way) (feat J Mahon) (3:12)
Caught In Your Web (feat Nicke Andersson) (2:14)
Swinging Party (feat J Mahon) (3:22)
Ride (5:01)
Maggot Brain (feat J Mahon) (4:03)
Common Stranger (feat Audrey Olleson) (4:27)
Review: Frank Popp Ensemble returns via its fourth studio album, recorded and produced in Spain throughout 2024. Known for their sleek combos of flared orchestration with retro soul motifs, Popp once again brings in a wide array of guest vocalists: Gerard Love, formerly of Teenage Fanclub, on the strings-laced rework of his own deep cut 'Save' from 2004; then Nicke Andersson (The Hellacopters, Entombed, Imperial State Electric) on 'Caught In A Web', a high-energy Northern soul workout reproduced in full Magic Touch style. An impeccably done cinematic indie soul rouser, wrestling the nubby essence of a sound to the ground.
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Afro Agban: The Afro Instrumental LP (remastered)
Cat: STRUT 345LP. Rel: 01 May 25
Oda Mimian (5:47)
Ozan Koukle (5:48)
Afon (6:04)
Alow Aton (4:34)
Afro-Love (5:30)
Sikiliza (4:09)
Racubah (3:22)
Review: Popularly known to fans as "Ice" - a rare case of hypocorism in colloquial fan band nicknaming - Strut Recordings document a rare record from the vaults of the luminary Lafayette Afro-Rock Band, one that is arguably the closest in their catalogue to the signature sound defining their earlier work. Marked by an especially complex funk rhythmology, this record was pressed contemporaneously with the infamous Soul Makossa and Malik sessions; but compared to their earlier works, Afro Agban pushes deeper into jazz-rock territory. 'Ozan Koukle' has espceially become a known but coveted missing link for turntable taxonomists, who'll thank their lucky stars for the fact that it is now available in full.
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Naturally (20th Anniversary Edition)
Naturally (20th Anniversary Edition) (gatefold 2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: LPDAPT 082. Rel: 07 May 25
How Do I Let A Good Man Down? (2:59)
Natural Born Lover (3:00)
Stranded In Your Love (feat Lee Fields) (5:44)
My Man Is A Mean Man (3:13)
You're Gonna Get It (4:54)
How Long Do I Have To Wait For You? (4:02)
This Land Is Your Land (4:26)
Your Thing Is A Drag (3:33)
Fish In The Dish (3:14)
All Over Again (4:43)
How Do I Let A Good Man Down? (instrumental) (2:57)
Natural Born Lover (instrumental) (3:03)
Stranded In Your Love (feat Lee Fields - instrumental) (6:05)
My Man Is A Mean Man (instrumental) (3:19)
You're Gonna Get It (instrumental) (4:53)
How Long Do I Have To Wait For You? (instrumental) (2:57)
This Land Is Your Land (instrumental) (4:35)
Your Thing Is A Drag (instrumental) (3:35)
Fish In The Dish (instrumental) (3:15)
All Over Again (instrumental) (4:41)
Review: Brooklyn's Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings were already underground legends by 2005, but this was the release that blew the doors wide open. Reissued here in a 20th anniversary remaster with full instrumental versions, it captures the group in peak form: tight, defiant and dripping with groove. From the snarling funk of 'My Man is a Mean Man' to the gospel-inflected ache of 'Stranded' and the rolling swagger of 'You're Gonna Get It', every track is a showcase for Jones' irrepressible power. 'How Long Do I Have to Wait For You?' and 'This Land is Your Land' still hit like soul standards, while 'Fish in My Dish' and 'Your Thing is a Drag' lean into grit and grind. The instrumentals only deepen the appreciation: pure rhythm section muscle. Recorded in Bushwick's now-legendary House of Soul, it's the record that built the Daptone soundiand lit the fuse for a soul revival that still resonates today.
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Album No 1 (Id Ed Was) (remastered)
Cat: WWSLP 104LP. Rel: 22 May 25
Id Ed Was (3:58)
Avehri (3:20)
Akoudar (4:10)
Thadoukli (3:21)
Ikhaq (4:29)
Mmliyi (3:37)
Thassousmi (2:30)
Achethkhi (4:26)
Review: Wewantsounds continues its deep dive into Algerian music with the first-ever reissue of Les Abranis' sought-after-by-those-who-know 1983 long player, Album No. 1. Originally recorded in Paris and privately pressed in small quantities, the album, which is also known as Id Ed Was, fuses Kabyle rhythms with funk and touches of reggae. This reissue has been curated by Cheb Gero (of recent Sweet Rebels compiling fame) and features remastered audio, though it retains the original artwork. It's a great line document of Algeria's diasporic groove with a two-page insert featuring fresh liner notes by journalist Rabah Mezouane.
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Tags: African | Afro Funk | Arabic
 in stock $36.83
Koine
Koine (LP)
Cat: EAS 025. Rel: 09 May 25
Pecche (4:02)
Mario (3:55)
L'aura (5:06)
Palepoli (2:55)
Sadite (3:28)
La Malia Del Sur (4:43)
Faccussi (4:01)
Sirene (4:23)
Review: Pellegrino & Zodyaco's skillfully intertwine Neapolitan disco, funk, jazz and world music while channelling a spirit of creative escape of this new album, which is inspired by Henri Laborit's 'Eloge de la fuite'. It explores conscious escapism as a return to authenticity and seeks a "common language" through sound by merging Mediterranean melodies with global rhythms, vintage instruments and ethnic percussion that all bridge past and present. Four years after his last outing, Morphe, Pellegrino is still in top form here with a soulful, genre-blurring portrait of modern Naples that reflects the fact that, in the city, musical traditions meet modern experimentation.
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Played by: Faze Action
 in stock $29.80
Quimera LP
Cat: SCRU 008. Rel: 12 May 25
Local Sugar Diggers (3:21)
Smoke On The Volga (4:22)
Pfonkie Pfonk (4:15)
Dreams Of Sonora (4:11)
Opyat' 25 (3:58)
Quimera (3:55)
iRest (4:18)
Por Do Sol Em Shelekhmet (4:27)
Review: Scruscru and Los Protos hook up on the former's ever-reliable label for some more funk-fuelled and sample-heavy madness. This eight-tracker draws on the best of Library, jazz, hip hop and soul and collides elements of all of those together with some raw, and what sounds like, MPC beats, all tapped out with a lovably loose vibe. Some like 'Local Sugar Diggers' look up towards a sunny, cloudless sky, others like 'Dreams Of Sonora' are swaggering broken beat workouts with sensuous sax lines setting a steamy tone. 'Por Do Sol Em Shelekhmet' is another highlight with its aloof, angelic vocal tones.
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Played by: Funkyjaws, Scruscru
 in stock $19.68
Manifesto (reissue)
Manifesto (reissue) (orange vinyl LP)
Cat: DR 057LPC. Rel: 22 May 25
Parasite (5:41)
Kapital (9:35)
People People (4:20)
State Terrorism (4:11)
Interested Benevolence (5:50)
Grasshopper & Toad (6:13)
Amen (7:31)
Review: Originally released in 2008, Manifesto captured Canada's The Souljazz Orchestra in full stride i locked into deep Afrobeat, but stretching further into spiritual jazz, militant funk and raw soul. It's one of their most focused records, recorded live with no overdubs, and it still hits hard. Tracks like 'Parasite' and 'People, People' feel especially relevant now, tackling inequality, media spin and class struggle with sharp lyrics and a driving sense of purpose. There's fire in the horns, urgency in the rhythm, but also a feeling of hope and collective strength. The band has offered plenty of highlights since, but Manifesto remains a standout i lean, direct and full of intent.
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Played by: John Kong
Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $22.49
Borga Revolution! Vol 3: Ghanian Dance Music In The Digital Age 1984-1999
VARIOUS
Cat: KALITA 012LP. Rel: 22 May 25
Obibini Takyi - "Aburokyiri Abrabo" (7:45)
Lee Dodou - "Mampong Dwa" (4:37)
King Solomon (Nii Mantse) - "Dzen Ye Kokloo" (3:58)
Okyerema Asante - "Ateaa" (5:20)
George Darko - "Medo Menuanom" (LP version) (9:27)
Osei Banahene - "Woanwaremea" (6:06)
Osei-Osarfo Kantaka - "Mansa" (Special) (9:27)
King Solomon (Nii Mantse) - "Dzoohee" (4:53)
Classique Vibes - "Sankofa" (5:02)
Osei Banahene - "Odo Nye Me Sa" (6:21)
Obibini Takyi - "Ohia Sei Abrantie" (6:33)
Padmore Oware - "Menkowu" (4:44)
Review: Kalita returns with the third instalment of its Borga Revolution! series, continuing its deep dive into the sound of Burger Highlife, a genre born of traditional Ghanaian melodies, synths, drum machines, and disco groove-matics. Emerging in the 1980s during a time of great political turmoil, public strife and mass emigration, the style evolved as Ghanaian musicians abroad began blending their roots with the digital tools of their new homes. Volume 3 showcases rare and elusive cuts by the likes of Obibini Takyi, Osei Banahene, and Okyerema Asante, as well as keystone figures George Darko and Lee Dodou. The collection paints a fuller picture of a moment where innovation thrived in exile, and highlife was reshaped through transcontinental influence and technological experimentation.
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 in stock $28.40
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