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Touch: The Sublime Sound Of Yuji Ohno
VARIOUS
Cat: WWSCD 80. Rel: 23 Nov 23
Subterranean Futari Botchi
Silhouette
I Wish You Love
Kirameku Inner Space
Speak Low
Lilac Gai No Aki
I Want To Be Happy
The Soaring Seagull
Mouichido Kikasete
 in stock $18.97
Touch: The Sublime Sound Of Yuji Ohno
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Cat: WWSLP 80. Rel: 26 Oct 23
Nanako Sato - "Subterraean Futari Botchi" (3:18)
You & The Explosion Band - "Silhouette" (4:11)
Hatsumi Shibata - "I Wish You Love" (3:24)
Yuji Ohno & Galaxy - "Kirameku Inner Space" (3:17)
Ann Young & Yuji Ohno Trio - "Speak Low" (5:07)
Ken Tanaki - "Lilac-Gai No Aki" (3:46)
Mieko Hirota - "I Want To Be Happy" (3:38)
Electric Keyboard Orchestra - "The Soaring Seagull" (4:41)
Hatusmi Shibata - "Mouchido Kikasete" (4:50)
 in stock $33.41
Africamore: The Afro Funk Side Of Italy 1973-1978
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Cat: FLIES 65CD. Rel: 21 Mar 24
Walter Rizzati - "L'Unica Chance"
Chrisma - "Amore"
I Robots - "Tabu Tuba" (part 1)
Luca D'Ammonio - "Oh Caron"
Ramasandiran Somusundaram - "Contrabbando Di Fagioli"
Jaen Paul & Angelique - "Africa Sound"
Weyman Corporation - "Kumbayero"
African Revival - "Soul Makossa"
Lara Saint Paul - "The Voodoo Lady"
Beryl Cunningham - "Why O"
Augusto Martelli & The Real McCoy - "Calories"
Prognosi Riservata - "MAAGGO"
Review: Four Flies continue their mission to plunge Italy's funk-historical depths. The pinnacle of their search so far for the sure-to-exist pearly gems on the sands thereunder is the new Africamore compilation, which homes in like a heat-seeking torpedo on the particular Afro- ends of the funk sound prevalent in the nation, in the crucial years between 1973 and 1978. This period was notable for its facilitating fertile ground for the emerging discotheque market in Italy at the time. From psychedelic-tinged tunes like Jean Paul & Angelique's 'Africa Sound' to Afrobeat-esque club banger 'Kumbayero' by Albert Verrecchia; from groundbreaking Afro-cosmics like Chrisma's 'Amore to mind-blowing floor-fillers like Beryl Cunningham's 'Why O', this is a multivalent compilation, among the best out there to document the burblings of that crosswise stew of disco, funk, electro and world musics.
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 in stock $22.64
Ethiopian Soul & Groove: Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol 1
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Cat: HS 094. Rel: 05 Aug 16
Wallias Band - "Muziqawi Silt" (3:45)
Alemayehu Eshete & Hirut Beqele - "Temeles" (3:19)
Samuel Belay - "Aynotcesh Yerefu" (3:08)
Ayalew Mesfin - "Hasabe" (3:59)
Seyoum Geberyes & Wallias Band - "Muziqa Muziqa" (3:46)
Getatchew Mekurya - "Yegenet Muziqa" (4:35)
Mahmoud Ahmed - "Kulun: Mankwalesh" (6:04)
Tamrat Ferendji - "Antchin Yagegunlet" (4:08)
Asseleffech Ashine & Getenesh Kebret - "Amlak Abet Abet" (4:46)
 in stock $21.80
Beach Diggin Volume 3: Hand Picked By Mambo & Guts
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Cat: HS 132CD. Rel: 05 Sep 16
Gene Lawrence - "Feel Like Making Love"
Junior Tucker - "Take A Message" (instrumental)
The Group NSI - "Moin Epi Vou"
Billy Cole - "Mystic Mood"
Fred Aucagos - "Pangua Zo Pile Moin"
Casual T - "Hands Off" (instrumental)
Dalton - "Soul Brother"
Franko Xavier - "Antes Pouco Que Nenhum"
Bobbie Houston - "I Want To Make It With You"
Gilles Rivard - "Je Reviens"
Bola Sete - "Bettina"
Brother Resistance - "Wars In Space" (dub)
Clive Bradley & The Bradley Band - "Party On The Block"
Scherzando - "I Need Your Love"
 in stock $15.85
A World Of Music Dance & Arts: Live At WOMAD 1982
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Cat: LPRW 245. Rel: 29 Jul 22
The Musicians Of The Nile - "Tabla Iqae" (1:48)
The Beat - "Mirror In The Bathroom" (3:28)
Pigbag - "Big Bag" (6:46)
The Drummers Of Burundi - "Kama K'iwacu" (4:07)
Peter Gabriel - "I Have The Touch" (5:14)
Robert Fripp - "WOMAD II" (4:37)
Tian Jin Music & Dance Ensemble - "Raindrops Pattering On Banana Leaves" (3:39)
Echo & The Bunnymen - "Zimbo" (with The Royal Burundi Drummers) (4:52)
The Musicians Of The Nile - "Taksim Arghul" (3:29)
Salsa De Hoy - "Salsa De Hoy" (5:32)
Rip Rig & Panic - "You're My Kind Of Climate" (5:13)
Mark Springer - "Key Release" (1:50)
The Chieftains - "Cotton-Eyed Joe" (2:40)
Simple Minds - "Promised You A Miracle" (4:37)
Ekome - "Gahu" (5:56)
Peter Hammill - "A Ritual Mask" (5:37)
Peter Gabriel - "Biko" (feat Ekome) (5:55)
 in stock $24.19
Disco E Cultura Vol 2 (Deluxe Edition)
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Disco E Cultura Vol 2 (Deluxe Edition) (180 gram vinyl LP with obi-strip limited to 200 copies)
Cat: MAR 098. Rel: 13 Jun 24
Jorge Ben - "Solitario Surfista" (80's Side) (3:36)
Almir Ricardi - "Sao Paulo (High Society)" (4:22)
Guilherme Arantes - "Fio Da Navalha" (4:09)
Marcos Valle - "Bicicleta" (3:50)
Sandra Sa - "Pela Cidade" (3:22)
Tony Bizarro - "Apenas Uma Vez" (2:57)
Viva Voz - "Fugitivos De Azul" (4:15)
Hanna - "Deixa Rodar" (70's Side) (3:24)
Marilia Barbosa - "Manifesto" (3:02)
Tony Bizarro - "O Que Se Faz Da Vida" (2:35)
Coral Som Livre - "Fogo Sobre Terra" (2:31)
Ana Maria E Mauricio - "Figa De Guine" (2:08)
Djalma Dias - "Nada Sei De Preconceito" (2:37)
Inema Trio - "Arue Pam" (2:26)
Jeremias - "A Vida E Um Buraco" (2:37)
Review: Disco E Cultura Volume 2 by Portuguese label Mad About Records is a fantastic collection and retrospect into the vibrant dance music landscape of Brazil during the 70s and 80s. Curated by Joaquim Paulo, this compilation delves deep into the soul, funk, disco, boogie, and jazz-funk sounds that defined the era. Featuring a diverse selection of tracks, the album offers a kaleidoscope of colorful, floor-friendly jams adorned with punchy horn lines, classy vocals, and irresistible grooves. Standout highlights include Lafayette's infectious 'Sol De Varao,' Franco's Barrio-funk groove, and Aloisio's jazz-funk gem 'Tema R,' which impresses with its hot-stepping breakbeats and strong synth solos. The second side of the compilation continues the more amazing music with tracks like 'Deixa Rodar' by Hanna, 'Manifesto' by Marilia Barbosa, and 'Fogo Sobre Terra' by Coral Som Livre, each contributing to the rich heritage of Brazilian dance music.
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Tags: Brazilian Disco | MPB
 in stock $52.95
Disco E Cultura Vol 2 (Deluxe Edition)
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Disco E Cultura Vol 2 (Deluxe Edition) (limited 180 gram orange vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: MAR 098ORANGE. Rel: 21 Jun 24
Jorge Ben - "Solitario Surfista" (80's Side) (3:36)
Almir Ricardi - "Sao Paulo (High Society)" (4:22)
Guilherme Arantes - "Fio Da Navalha" (4:09)
Marcos Valle - "Bicicleta" (3:50)
Sandra Sa - "Pela Cidade" (3:22)
Tony Bizarro - "Apenas Uma Vez" (2:57)
Viva Voz - "Fugitivos De Azul" (4:15)
Hanna - "Deixa Rodar" (70's Side) (3:24)
Marilia Barbosa - "Manifesto" (3:02)
Tony Bizarro - "O Que Se Faz Da Vida" (2:35)
Coral Som Livre - "Fogo Sobre Terra" (2:31)
Ana Maria E Mauricio - "Figa De Guine" (2:08)
Djalma Dias - "Nada Sei De Preconceito" (2:37)
Inema Trio - "Arue Pam" (2:26)
Jeremias - "A Vida E Um Buraco" (2:37)
Review: Disco e Cultura Volume 2 is back with more carefully curated disco greatness. This one which comes on limited edition heavyweight orange wax offers 15 tracks of the funkiest Brazilian music from the 70s and 80s. As soul and funk swept the globe in the 1970s, Brazilian artists blended these international influences with their unique style and as a result crafted their own distinct and vibrant sound. This collection showcases those innovations which went on to become uniquely Brazilian and capture the essence of that dynamic era. This is a much-needed injection of sunshine into any record collection.

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Tags: Brazilian Disco | MPB
 in stock $46.43
P&P Soul & Funk
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P&P Soul & Funk (180 gram vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: DEMREC 522. Rel: 24 Jan 20
Four Below Zero - "ESP" (5:20)
Florence Miller - "The Groove I'm In" (2:53)
Personal Touch - "It Ain't No Big Thing" (2:37)
Jesse Gould - "Out Of Work" (6:29)
Wild Honey - "I've Been Working" (3:22)
Smokie Brook - "Long Time Ago" (2:02)
Sentimental Souls - "It's Party Time With Getting In The Groove" (1:45)
Eddie Owen - "Determination" (2:46)
Hooker - "Hooker" (part 1) (3:00)
Dennis Mobley - "Superstition" (7:51)
Magnetic Touch - "Ain't Gonna Be A Next Time" (4:28)
Ella Hamilton & Don Willis Spoon Band - "I'm Gonna Fool You!" (4:36)
Eddie Owen - "Shake Off That Dream" (1:33)
Sons Of Darkness - "What It Look Like" (3:08)
Flame & The Sons Of Darkness - "Solid Funk" (3:00)
King David - "Hitch Hike One More Time" (4:13)
Henry Brooks - "Mini Skirt" (3:52)
Otis & The King Pins - "Funky Donkey" (3:23)
 in stock $30.01
Tickets For Doomsday: Heavy Psychedelic Funk Soul Ballads & Dirges 1970-1975 (Record Store Day Black Friday 2021)
Golden Wing - "Hari Yang Mulya" (3:24)
Misty - "Leavin'" (3:14)
Icecross - "A Sad Man's Story" (2:49)
Paternoster - "Realization" (3:32)
Chucky Thurmon - "Tickets For Doomsday" (4:34)
Upheaval - "Paradise Lost" (5:28)
Water Colour - "All Bundled In One" (4:46)
Stephen David Heitkotter - "I Don't Mind" (part 1) (5:13)
Christopher - "In Your Time" (5:25)
Kourosh - "Dar Enteha" (4:10)
Jb Green & Band - "Time" (5:55)
Review: US label Now Again follows up the success of its recent Forge Your Own Chains compilation with another, and this time one that has never before be available on vinyl like this. It features a fine selection of small run private presses that are all incredibly hard to find or long out of print. The bands behind the music range from legends of the krautrock scene to Turkish teenagers to Icelandic prog-rock outfits, prison funk ensembles and even the uncle of E-40. It's real, raw and full of plenty of visceral funk thrills made between 1970 and 1975 but suitable for all occasions.
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 in stock $28.88
Disco Reggae Vol 2
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Disco Reggae Vol 2 (limited LP)
Cat: STIX 037LP. Rel: 17 Feb 22
Watermelon Man (Taggy Matcher disco mix)
Sambadi (7 Samurai disco remix)
Stand On The Word (7 Samurai electro dub version)
Do The Disco Skanking (Taggy Matcher)
The Fool (John Milk disco reggae mix)
Queen Of The Minstrels (Taggy Matcher disco mix)
Happy (Mato mix)
I'll Do Anything For You (Mato reggae remix)
Tainted Love (Grandmagneto original 7" version)
Review: After the success of last year's inaugural Disco Reggae compilation from Stix, it's no surprise the long running reggae focused offshoot of Favorite Recordings have returned with a second collection. All the usual Stix suspects are present and correct here with Matcher, 7 Samurai, Mato, and John Milk all contributing to the nine tracks that will nice up any dancehall that's got a sense of humour. Stand out cuts include the 7 Samurai Electro Dub take on Levan classic "Stand On The Word" and the Grandmagneto cover of "Tainted Love". The Mato mix of "Happy" is as chalk or cheese as the original from that fella in the big hat.
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 in stock $24.64
Those Shocking Shaking Days: Indonesian Hard Psychedelic Progressive Rock & Funk 1970-1978
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Cat: NA 5065TRIPLELP. Rel: 18 Feb 11
Panbers - "Haai"
The Brims - "Anti Gandja"
Rollies - "Bad News"
Super Kid - "People"
Shark Move - "Evil War"
Golden Wing - "Hear Me"
Aka - "Do What You Like"
Ivo's Group - "That Shocking Shaking Day"
Ariesta Birawa Group - "Didunia Yang Light"
Terenchem - "Jeritan Cinta"
Benny Soebardja & Lizard - "Candle Light"
Koes Plus - "Mobil Tua"
The Gang Of Harry Roesli - "Don't Talk About Freedom"
Black Brothers - "Saman Doye"
Aka - "Shake Me"
Rasela - "Pemain Bola"
Freedom Of Rhapsodia - "Freedom"
Rhythm Kings - "The Promise"
Duo Kribo - "Uang"
Murry - "Pantun Lama"
 in stock $36.80
Disco Reggae Vol 3
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Cat: STIX 046. Rel: 03 Oct 17
Taggy Matcher - "Disco Illusion" (5:55)
7 Samurai - "Shake It Dub" (feat Alicia "Blue Eyez" Smith - extended 12" version) (7:33)
The Dynamics - "Feel Like Makin Love" (4:44)
Lucas Arruda - "Melt The Night" (Mato Reggae remix) (5:21)
The Dynamics - "Miss You" (extended disco version) (6:54)
Rosemary Martins - "Love To Love You Baby" (5:32)
Taggy Matcher - "Cantaloupe Island" (5:27)
Mato - "Movin' In The Right Direction" (3:37)
Taggy Matcher - "Big Fun" (5:01)
 in stock $30.01
Disco Discharge: Disco Boogie
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Cat: EDSL 0191. Rel: 16 May 25
Average White Band - "Let's Go Round Again"
Sybil Thomas - "Rescue Me"
Cashmere - "Inner Feelings"
Stacey Lattisaw - "Don’t You Want To Feel It (For Yourself)"
Al McCall - "Hard Times"
The Quick - "Zulu"
Carte Blanche - "Do You Like It Like That"
Benelux & Nancy Dee - "Switch"
Donna McGhee - "Do As I Do"
Wilton Felder - "Inherit The Wind" (feat Bobby Womack)
Toto - "Georgy Porgy" (feat Cheryl Lynn)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - "Tonight’s The Night" (feat Sharon Paige)
Illusion Orchestra - "Autumn Leaves"
Terri Wells - "You Make It Heaven"
One Way - "Shine On Me"
Alisha - "Baby Talk"
Deodato - "Night Cruiser"
Teena Marie - "It Must Be Magic"
Skyy - "Call Me"
Glenn Jones - "Meet Me Half Way There"
 in stock $24.07
Brunswick & Dakar 12 Inch Singles Collection Vol 3 (Japanese Edition)
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Cat: UVSL 2013. Rel: 12 Dec 23
Vaughan Mason - "Jammin Big Guitar"
Vaughan Mason - "Rockin Big Guitar" (instrumental)
Legacy - "Word Up"
Legacy - "Word Up" (instrumental)
Charades - "Gimme The Funk" (vocal)
Charades - "Gimme The Funk" (instrumental)
First Love - "Don't Say Goodnight"
First Love - "Love Me Today"
Elite - "Rock The House" (part 1)
Elite - "Rock The House" (part 2)
Charlie Singleton & Stargasm - "I Wanna Boogie With You"
Charlie Singleton & Stargasm - "I Wanna Boogie With You" (instrumental)
AM FM - "You Are The One"
 in stock $13.88
Brunswick Singles Collection Brothers Of Soul (Japanese Edition)
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Cat: UVSL 2014. Rel: 12 Dec 23
Billy Butler - "I'll Bet You"
John Parker - "Just A Thing Called Love"
Major Lance - "Sweeter As The Days Go By"
Otis Clay - "Baby Jane"
Jackie Wilson - "A Lovely Way To Die"
Eddie Mcloyd - "Once You Fall In Love"
Johnny Sayles - "You’re So Right For Me"
Wales Wallace - "We're Not Happy"
Bobby Reed - "You Are"
Otis Leavill - "It Must Be Love"
Chuck Jackson - "I Fogot To Tell You"
Cicero Blake - "You Got Me Walking"
Gene Chandler & Barbara Acklin - "Love Won’t Start"
Little Richard - "Baby Don’t You Tear My Clothes"
Lee Charles - "I’ll Never Ever Love Again"
Alvin Cash - "Doing The Feeling"
Chuck Bernard - "Contract On Your Love"
Isaac Hayes - "Sweet Temptation"
Ben Monroe - "This Melody Is For My Baby"
Marvin Smith - "Hold On"
Alvin Valentine - "Sweet Sweet Revenge"
Johnny Williams - "Just A Little Misunderstanding"
Donald Height - "A Mean Thing"
Richard Parker - "Wrapped Up In Your Warm & Tender Love"
Walter Jackson - "I Never Had It So Good (And Felt So Bad)"
 in stock $13.88
Party Freaks: 45s Collection From TK
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Party Freaks: 45s Collection From TK (LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: OTS 330. Rel: 28 Dec 23
Miami - "Party Freaks" (2:52)
New Image - "Dance Craze" (3:35)
George McCrae - "Love In Motion" (3:16)
Universal Love - "Moon Ride" (3:52)
Little Beaver - "Party Down" (part 1) (3:13)
Timmy Thomas - "Say Love, Can You Chase Away The Blues?" (3:13)
Little Milton - "Friend Of Mine" (3:40)
Gwen McCrae - "Damn Right It's Good" (3:42)
Mona Lisa - "They Don't Know" (part 1) (2:14)
The Beginning Of The End - "Funky Nassau" (part 1) (3:05)
Clarence Reid - "Funky Party" (3:20)
Betty Wright - "Clean Up Woman" (2:46)
Betty Wright - "If You Love Me Like You Say You Love Me" (2:57)
JP Robinson - "Our Day Is Here" (2:05)
Jerry Washington - "Don't Waste My Time" (3:50)
 in stock $43.03
You Can Be A Star: Deep Disco & Crossover 70s Soul From The Now-Again & Soul-Cal Vaults 1972-1982
Luther Davis - "You Can Be A Star" (4:35)
UPC All Stars - "Don't Get Discouraged" (3:33)
Pure Essence - "Wake Up" (6:08)
Anubis - "Ecology" (4:00)
Sag War Fare - "Girl You Better Change" (3:00)
Leon Mitchison & The Eastex Freeway Band - "Love Is" (Full version) (4:18)
Luther Davis Group - "To Be Free" (3:46)
Ellis & Cephas - "I'm Gonna Miss You Girl" (3:53)
Clifford Nyren - "Keep Running Away" (5:16)
Mixed Feelings - "Sha-La-La" (5:25)
C Henry Woods - "The Stranger" (3:01)
Freedom Express - "Get Down" (3:28)
Review: Soul Cal is a deep dive into America's independent 70s soul scene, expertly curated by Eothen 'Egon' Alapatt. This compilation is a prime blend of the retro-utopian vision, where small-town record stores and garages across the U.S. might have been hiding virtuosic funk and soul outfits. The bittersweet joy of these previously overlooked musicians finally getting recognition is palpable, and the music itself is an absolute thrill. Songs like Luther Davis' 'You Can Be A Star' and Pure Essence's 'Wake Up,' the album is an impressive variety of styles, from heartfelt ballads to hard-hitting funk grooves. Anubis' 'Ecology' and Mixed Feelings' 'Sha-La-La' add a dash of social consciousness, while Leon Mitchison & The Eastex Freeway Band's 'Love Is' brings smooth sophistication. Mastered by Dave Cooley and team, the sound quality is stellar, making these hidden gems shine. Soul Cal is not just a tribute but a rediscovery, offering a bittersweet glimpse into an era of soul music often overshadowed by its mainstream counterparts.
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 in stock $31.44
Cold Heat: Heavy Funk Rarities 1968-1974 Vol 1 (reissue)
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Cat: NA 5261LP. Rel: 26 Mar 24
Carleen & The Groovers - "The Thing" (2:40)
Amnesty - "Free Your Mind" (5:46)
Detroit Sex Machines - "The Stretch" (edit) (4:58)
Michael Liggins & The Super Souls - "Loaded To The Gills" (edit) (4:34)
Kenny Smith & The Loveliters - "Go For Your Self" (edit) (5:09)
Dayton Sidewinders - "Slipping Into Darkness" (4:31)
The Apollo Commanders - "James Brown Medley: I Made A Mistake/Lowdown Popcorn" (edit) (4:44)
Lil Lavair & The Fabulous Jades - "Cold Heat" (2:40)
The Soul Seven - "The Cissy's Thang" (2:18)
LA Carnival - "Color" (7" version) (2:35)
The Aristocrats - "Don't Go" (2:21)
The Soul Seven - "Mr Chicken" (Alternate take) (4:41)
Leon Mitchison - "Street Scene" (2:49)
Kashmere Stage Band - "Scorpio" (4:40)
Leroy & The Drivers - "The Sad Chicken" (2:55)
Review: Cold Heat: Heavy Funk Rarities 1968-1974 Vol 1 is a vibrant compilation album that encapsulates the essence of early funk music during the late 1960s to the early 1970s. Featuring obscure tracks from that era, it showcases the raw energy, infectious rhythms, and soulful grooves that defined the funk movement. From big, fat basslines to horn sections that pack a punch, each track immerses you in impossibly catchy rhythms so you journey through the golden age of this genre. With its diverse selection of rare gems, Cold Heat offers a glimpse into a musical era characterized by innovation.
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 in stock $33.96
Never Get Enough
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Never Get Enough (unmixed CD with obi-strip)
Cat: UVSL 2001. Rel: 30 Jan 24
Bobby Bryd - "Never Get Enough"
The JB's International - "Nature" (part 1 & 2)
James Brown - "Rapp Payback (Where Iz Moses)"
Vicki Anderson - "You & Me Together"
Johnny The Man - "Win Your Love For Me"
Bobby Byrd - "I Need Help (I Can't Do It Alone)"
The New JB's - "James's World"
James Brown - "That Lucky Old Sun"
Nat Kendricks & The Swans - "(Do The) Mashed Potatoes" (part 1)
Nat Kendricks & The Swans - "(Do The) Mashed Potatoes" (part 2)
James Brown - "Mashed Potatoes"
The Baby - "I Need Love"
Sonny Till - "Someone Up & Told Me"
James Brown & The Famous Flames - "I Love You Porgy"
Vicki Anderson - "In The Land Of Milk & Honey"
Bobby Byrd - "You've Got To The Change Your Mind"
The Dee Felice Trio - "Witchita Lineman"
 in stock $18.40
This Is Lowrider Soul  Vol 2
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Cat: CDKEN 497. Rel: 26 Nov 21
The Exceptions - "So Much In Love"
Lee Williams & The Cymbals - "Please Say It Isn't So"
The Vanguards - "Somebody Please"
The Hesitations - "Yes I'm Ready"
Barbara Mason - "You Never Loved Me (At All)"
The Ethics - "Sad Sad Story"
The Sparkels - "Try Love (One More Time)"
The Manhattans - "Follow Your Heart"
The Lovers - "Someone"
Darrow Fletcher - "Little Girl"
Dee Torres - "I Want You"
The Superbs - "It Hurts So Much"
The Larks - "I Want You (Back)"
The Magicians - "Trust In Me"
The Hyperions - "Believe In Me"
The Persians - "Here It Comes"
Brothers Of Soul - "Can't Nobody"
The Radiations - "That's The Way Our Love Is"
The Mark-Keys - "My Sweet Baby"
The Perfections - "Don't Take Your Love From Me"
Little Ben & The Cheers - "(I'm Not Ready To) Settle Down"
Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr - "You Can't Blame Me"
Houston Outlaws - "What Am I Gonna Do"
Soul Sensations - "A Man That Is Not Free"
 in stock $11.05
Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party Vol 4
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Cat: TRCD 9107. Rel: 17 Nov 22
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - "Ain't No Chimneys In The Project"
Wayne Champion - "It's Xmas Time"
Bey Ireland - "All I Want For Christmas Is A Go-Go Girl"
Hot & Sassy - "Christmas Strutt"
Bill Deal & Pure Pleasure - "It Feels Like Christmas"
Ray Williams & The Space Men - "Santa Claus"
Ruth Harley - "Christmas Is?"
Sam Applebaum - "The Year Around Christmas"
Tiny Powell - "Christmas Time Again"
Major Handy - "I Won't Be Home For Christmas"
Bobby Peterson - "Christmas Presents"
Eddie & The De Havelons - "Xmas Party"
Ruth Harley - "Santa Baby"
Fred Sabastian - "Everybody Is A Santa Claus"
 in stock $10.18
Praise Poems Volume 10: A Journey Into Deep Soulful Jazz & Funk From The 1970s
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Cat: TRLP 9125. Rel: 06 Feb 25
Color Me Blu - "Fields Of Laughter"
Apple - "Love Melody In E Minor"
Tribal Sinfonia - "Do You Want Me"
Harve & Charee - "New Me"
Kwartet Frits Kaatee - "Easy Evil"
Ernie Scott Trio - "Souled Out"
Bunker Hill - "Dionysis"
San Diego - "Sands Of Malibu"
Synod - "Sheryl Song Is Gonna Do My Dancing"
Whiz Kids - "Long Time Gone"
Ross Miller - "I Can Love Her Anyway"
Thunderbolt The Wondercolt - "Ragged Edge"
Eyrle Oliver - "Lovely Lady"
Lisa Richards - "A Day In The Life Of A Fool"
Joe Bozzi Quintet - "Masquerade"
George Melvin Quintet - "It's Good Not To Forget"
Review: Tiny but big-hearted German label Tramp Rec. share Praise Poems, their latest journey deep into the heart of funk music. A curators' comp like few others, Tramp's tracking-down and selection efforts are little-matched here, and their assurances are comparably thorough. For example: "this album needs time and patience to be fully understood. Be prepared to listen to this album in tranquillity. If you do not do so you will most likely rate this release one out of five stars." The mystification of a records by the issuer prescribing how one might listen to it is an old and well-known trick, but we think it may genuinely apply in this case: Gemstones' 'Cold Soul', Cookie Thomas' 'Black Velvet Soul' and Lee Stone's 'What Is Life' are all examples of soft-spoken rarities. All the tracks here, in fact, were recorded courteously and dynamically, and not bombastically; such was characteristic of the best Latin and North American blues, jazz and funk of the 70s.
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Sensational Jazz '70 Vol 1-2
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Sensational Jazz '70 Vol 1-2 (gatefold 2xLP with obi-strip)
Cat: HMJY 209/210. Rel: 23 Aug 24
Toshiyuki Miyama & The New Herd - "Twilight In Nemu" (10:31)
Itaru Oki Trio - "Mood" (10:19)
Terumasa Hino Quintet & George Ohtsuka - "Toko" (10:14)
Mototeru Takagi Trio - "Four Units" (9:16)
Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffaloes - "Blue Soul" (8:19)
Hiroshi Suzuki Sextet - "Mira" (13:04)
Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media - "Score" (8:27)
Takeshi Inomata & Sound LTD - "Mustache" (8:50)
Review: These unreleased recordings from 1970 are an absolute treasure for soul jazz aficionados. Serving as an essential companion to the originally released Vol.1/2 recordings, they offer a dreamlike experience that you never want to end. Fuzzed-out guitars intertwine with raunchy organs and powerful brass blasts, all guided by the steady pulse of the drums. Sony Japan has truly delivered with this release and offer it up with outstanding recording quality that captures every nuance and emotion of the music. It's a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the raw energy and creativity of this era so is a must-have addition to any music collection.
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Praise Poems Volume 10: A Journey Into Deep Soulful Jazz & Funk From The 1970s
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Cat: TRCD 9125. Rel: 06 Feb 25
Color Me Blu - "Fields Of Laughter"
Apple - "Love Melody In E Minor"
Tribal Sinfonia - "Do You Want Me"
Harve & Charee - "New Me"
Kwartet Frits Kaatee - "Easy Evil"
Ernie Scott Trio - "Souled Out"
Bunker Hill - "Dionysis"
San Diego - "Sands Of Malibu"
Synod - "Sheryl Song Is Gonna Do My Dancing"
Whiz Kids - "Long Time Gone"
Ross Miller - "I Can Love Her Anyway"
Thunderbolt The Wondercolt - "Ragged Edge"
Eyrle Oliver - "Lovely Lady"
Lisa Richards - "A Day In The Life Of A Fool"
Joe Bozzi Quintet - "Masquerade"
George Melvin Quintet - "It's Good Not To Forget"
Review: Tramp Records celebrate a whopper milestone, with the label's 125th record taking shape as a reconnaissant celebration of 1970s soul jazz and funk, forming part of the Praise Poems series. Launched to fare an interminable journey through the many privately pressed, furtively released and/or criminally undersung jazz-funk-soul records of yore, and with an international focus, this is a rather special case of one such compilation series making it to its tenth edition, and still retaining the kind of quality control and assiduity most comp-curators may only dream of. From the opening, ultra-headsy 'Fields Of Laughter' by the chartless American band Color Me Blu, to instrumental AOR from pianist George Melvin's short-lived Quintet, you can expect to hear super-rarities here, with some originals only having heard but two acetates to their names at first press.
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Movements Vol 12
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Movements Vol 12 (unmixed CD)
Cat: TRCD 9122. Rel: 05 Sep 24
Johnny April & The Mat Matthews Quartet - "She Had A Pikanese"
Lu Elliot - "Common Sense"
Lloyd Fatman - "No Big Thing" (part 1 & 2)
Billy J - "Teacher Teach Me"
Wayne Johnson & The Brigade - "Scram Gravy Ain't Wavy"
4 Dimensions - "Hipper Snapper"
The Villagers - "Funky Broadway"
The Rippers - "Honesty"
Exceptional Citizens Band - "Proud Mary"
Gus Brendel - "Sax On The Rocks"
The Hornets - "Seven Days To Tahiti"
Bret Breitinger - "Jive Samba"
Downtown Trio - "Summertime"
Onyx - "Break It Loose" (part 1)
The Shake & Bake Band - "Shake & Bake" (part 1 & 2)
Lou Jackson - "Outside Looking In"
Energy Crisis - "Tough Times Blues"
Review: Tramp Records' Movements Vol. 12 offers an excellent trip through rare rhythm & blues, mod-jazz and mid-70s funk. This latest installment in their acclaimed series is a treasure trove of obscure gems and infectious grooves, each track a testament to the label's dedication to uncovering hidden musical gems. Opening with Johnny April's 'She Had A Pikanese,' featuring the Mat Matthews Quartet, the compilation sets a tone of rich, soulful rhythms. Lu Elliott's 'Common Sense' and Lloyd Fatman's 'No Big Thing' follow, with a variety of underappreciated r&b delights. Billy J's 'Teacher Teach Me' and Wayne Johnson's 'Scram Gravy Ain't Wavy' continue the vibe, offering distinctive flavors of classic soul. The compilation dives into deep funk with 'Hipper Snapper' by 4 Dimensions, reminiscent of Charles Wright's 'Express Yourself.' Other tracks like Gus Brendel's 'Sax On The Rocks' and The Hornets' 'Seven Days To Tahiti,' perfect for dance floors. Bret Breitinger's 'Jive Samba' and Downtown Trio's smooth 'Summertime' add to the eclectic mix. Overall, Movements Vol. 12 is a triumph, delighting with its rare finds and impeccable curation, solidifying the series' reputation as a flagship of musical discovery.
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Borga Revolution! Volume 2: Ghanian Dance Music In The Digital Age 1983-1996
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Cat: KALITALP 010. Rel: 09 Mar 23
Atta Frimpong - "Bepo So Dua" (5:50)
Alan Cosmos & His Bam-Baara Soundz - "Soca For Your Pleasure" (7:23)
AB Crentsil - "Mama Dwen Meho" (6:16)
DJ Lawyer Okyere - "Ohia KanNye Ya" (Medley) (7:39)
Alan Cosmos & His Bam-Baara Soundz - "Onua Gyae" (6:02)
Pope Flyne Ackah - "I Think You Are Right (Jepense Que Tu A Raison)" (3:20)
Atta Frimpong - "Yaako" (5:20)
Pat Thomas - "Obae" (6:40)
Mawuli Decker - "Mawu Nafako Nam" (6:59)
Nana Aboagye Da-Costa - "Sikyi" (Medley) (7:13)
Alan Cosmos & His Bam-Baara Soundz - "Yebi/Fontonfrom" (11:58)
Review: Kalita's Borga Revolution compilations are pure joy, tapping into the boom in electronic music in Ghana in the 80s and 90s. The first volume came out last year and carried work from the likes of Thomas Frempong and George Darko. On this second instalment we get a whole host of new names to bring us more of that West African heat, and the hits just keep spilling out. Check the urgent stomp of 'Soca For Your Pleasure' by Alan Cosmos & His Bam-Baara Soundz, or the rugged soul and deadly grooves bursting out of Pope Flyne Ackah's 'I Think You Are Right (Jepense Que Tu A Raison)'. If you were into the first edition, this is only going to bring you more delights from an overlooked corner of Africa's musical history.
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Early Works: Funk Soul & Afro Rarities From The Archives
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Cat: ATA 019. Rel: 28 May 20
Cleveland Freckleton - "The Flip" (2:51)
The Sorcerers - "Cave Of Brahma" (3:39)
The Harmony Society - "Brother Move On" (4:01)
The Lamplighters - "London Station" (3:08)
The Sorcerers - "Elephant" (3:55)
The Reverend Barrington Stanley - "Cookie Jar" (5:01)
The Sorcerers - "The Terror" (3:55)
Ivan Von Engelberger's Asteroid - "Thought Forms" (4:13)
The Lamplighters - "Moscow Central" (4:05)
The Mandatory Eight - "Sucker Punch" (3:19)
The Yorkshire Film & Television Orchestra - "Hawkshaw Philly" (3:26)
The Cadets - "What We Are Made Of" (3:46)
Review: Back in 2014, Here & Now Records released a sampler for an as-yet unfounded Leeds-based label called ATA Records. The compilation featured "rare soul, funk and Afro" tracks from friends and regular bandmates Neil Innes and Pete Williams under a variety of pseudonyms. ATA emerged a year later, so to celebrate the label's imminent fifth birthday, ATA chiefs Innes and Williams have decided to reissue the compilation under a tweaked title. There's much to enjoy throughout, from the sweaty, James Brown-inspired "The Flip" and the breezy, easy listening-influenced soul shuffle of "Brother Move On", to the deep funk hustle of "Cookie Jar" and the Mod-style soundtrack slowness of "Moscow Central".
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Early Works Vol 2: Music From The Archives
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Cat: ATA 026. Rel: 23 Jun 22
The Harmony Society - "Bus Stop Boogie" (3:57)
The Joe Tatton Trio - "Bang Bang Boogalo" (3:43)
Ivan Von Engelberger's Asteroid - "Lunartics" (5:13)
Earl Dawkins & The Lewis Express - "Secret Universe" (3:22)
The Magnificent Tape Band - "Heading Towards Catastrophe" (instrumental) (4:57)
The Disarrays - "Help Me" (3:56)
Mandatory Eight - "The Hardest Day" (3:03)
The Sorcerers - "In Pursuit Of Shai Hulud" (3:39)
The Magnificent Tape Band - "When I Saw Your Face" (instrumental) (4:56)
The Disarrays - "Anaesthise Me" (5:32)
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Lowriders: Sweet Soul Harmony From The Golden Era
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Cat: KENT 522. Rel: 24 Feb 22
The Exceptions - "So Much In Love" (2:40)
Lee Williams & The Cymbals - "Please Say It Isn't So" (2:49)
The Vanguards - "Somebody Please" (3:56)
The Manhattans - "Follow Your Heart" (3:00)
The Lovers - "Someone" (2:39)
The Superbs - "It Hurts So Much" (2:28)
Little Ben & The Cheers - "(I'm Not Ready To) Settle Down" (2:57)
The Radiations - "That's The Way Our Love Is" (2:36)
Reuben Bell - "It's Not That Easy" (with The Casanovas) (2:26)
The Esquires - "No Doubt About It" (2:36)
Bobby Burn - "I'm A Lonely Man" (2:41)
The Persians - "Here It Comes" (3:06)
Melvin Hicks & The Versatiles - "I'm Just Passing Time" (2:18)
Houston Outlaws - "What Am I Gonna Do" (4:17)
Review: Sweet Soul Harmony From the Golden Era is a new album from The Lowriders that amalgamates two previous This Is Lowrider Soul CDs. The Kent Soul label has put together the 14 tunes they think best represent the sounds Los Angelenos, often of Mexican descent, love so much and are famous for having blasting from their low riding motors. This is the sort of music you can hear in East LA or Van Nuys Boulevard in the northwest of the city and is made up of sweet soul sounds that have been carefully dug out and unearthed over the years.
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Westbound Super Breaks: Essential Funk Soul & Jazz Samples & Breakbeats
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Cat: CDSEWD 163. Rel: 27 Sep 18
Junie - "Suzie Thundertussy"
Funkadelic - "You & Your Folks, Me & My Folks"
The Detroit Emeralds - "You're Gettin' A Little Too Smart"
King Errisson - "Back From The Dead"
Pleasure Web - "Music Man" (part 2)
Magictones - "Good Old Music"
Funkadelic - "I'll Bet You"
Junie - "Tight Rope" (single mix)
Caesar Frazier - "Funk It Down"
Fuzzy Haskins - "The Fuz & Da Boog"
Ohio Players - "Funky Worm"
Spanky Wilson - "Kissing My Love"
The Detroit Emeralds - "Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)"
Unique Blend - "Does He Treat You Better"
Fantastic Four - "Mixed Up Moods & Attitudes" (Tom Moulton mix)
Funkadelic - "I Wanna Know If It's Good To You?"
The Counts - "Pack Of Lies"
Fantastic Four - "Disco Pool Blues" (Tom Moulton mix)
Denise LaSalle - "Heartbreaker Of The Year"
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Black Hole
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Black Hole (unmixed CD)
Cat: SRECD 602. Rel: 08 Dec 22
Peak Funktion - "Untitled A-side"
Peak Funktion - "Untitled B-side"
Free Feeling Band - "In An Other Time"
Free Feeling Band - "Keep Your Soul Alive"
The Groove Night - "Mabellene"
Kim Kuusi - "SMO"
Syntax - "Black Hole"
Syntax - "Jump Off"
Jarkko Valja - "Tunnen"
Helena Miller - "Kuumaa Laavaa"
Pxies - "I'm So Fool"
Pxies - "Guilty Of The Crime"
We - "Israel Is Real"
Romanssi - "Tahdet Kertovat?"
Celestial Sounds - "A Vision"
Tanjalotta Raikka - "Huominen Eurooppa"
Otso - "Etelasta Lensi"
Hto - "Movement"
Otto A - "Waiting For The Future" (Sun Behind The Radar part 3)
Anssi Timo - "Fantasia"
Review: Mikko Mattlar, a walking encyclopaedia of Finnish electronic music, has been responsible for some killer compilations over the years, but 'Black Hole', his latest collection, may be the best yet. It focuses on exceedingly obscure 'culth synth disco music' produced in his home country between 1979 and '91 - mostly in the early-to-mid-80s - with every track either being an unreleased oddity of a genuinely uber-rare private press record. It's both eye-opening and extremely entertaining, with the included tracks doffing a cap to heavy disco-funk, underground gospel disco, bedroom-made late '80s synth-disco and quirky Scandinavian electrofunk.
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Mondo Groove: The New Italian Funky Scene
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Cat: IRM 2514LP. Rel: 24 Mar 25
The Smoke Orchestra - "Moonjumpin'" (3:33)
Fusion Funk Foundation - "Music Painter" (5:27)
Lainz - "P-Lainz" (6:17)
Super Bad - "Holy Shit Party" (4:45)
Vito Lalinga (VI Mode Inc Project) & Pomante - "Out Of Here" (3:20)
The Grooved - "Cyber Groove" (3:32)
Yuts & Culture - "Come Over" (radio edit) (2:56)
Erin Collective - "Microcosmo" (4:47)
C'ammafunk - "Funkshovit" (4:41)
Venus Ship - "Underground Foxes" (feat Avex) (3:25)
David Florio - "Sunrise In The Savannah" (3:25)
Les Jeux Sont Funk - "Take Me To The Top" (5:31)
The Funk Soul Brothers - "Uncle T Boogie" (4:01)
Tony Finch Marino - "I Need You" (feat Sax Gordon) (3:42)
LTJ Experience & Pomante - "Don't Let The System Get You Down" (Regrooved mix) (7:37)
Alixia Mistral - "Run Away Or Face The Day" (2:45)
The Soultrend Orchestra - "It's Gonna Be Alright" (feat Frankie Lovecchio) (3:15)
Synthear - "Jazzoo" (5:31)
Review: IRMA Records is now in its 37th year and paying resects to the impact of Black music remains central to its vision and output. In the 80s, the acid jazz movement revived soul jazz funk from the 70s, and this vibrant scene continues to thrive today and introduce new artists who take on the mantle. Since the 90s, IRMA has been home to acts on that tip like Jestofunk, Bossa Nostra, Gazzara and Man Sueto and this Mondo Groove collection showcases the diverse Italian scene as it is today. It blends Afrobeat, fusion and world music influences into a party-starting array.
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Westbound Super Breaks: Essential Funk Soul & Jazz Samples & Breakbeats
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Cat: SEW 2163. Rel: 27 Sep 18
Junie - "Suzie Thundertussy" (4:11)
Funkadelic - "You & Your Folks, Me & My Folks" (3:39)
The Detroit Emeralds - "You're Gettin' A Little Too Smart" (3:18)
King Errisson - "Back From The Dead" (4:41)
Pleasure Web - "Music Man" (part 2) (2:11)
Magictones - "Good Old Music" (3:53)
Funkadelic - "I'll Bet You" (4:09)
Junie - "Tight Rope" (single mix) (4:06)
Caesar Frazier - "Funk It Down" (5:04)
Fuzzy Haskins - "The Fuz & Da Boog" (3:27)
Ohio Players - "Funky Worm" (2:40)
Spanky Wilson - "Kissing My Love" (4:15)
The Detroit Emeralds - "Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)" (3:41)
Unique Blend - "Does He Treat You Better" (3:17)
Fantastic Four - "Mixed Up Moods & Attitudes" (5:32)
Funkadelic - "I Wanna Know If It's Good To You?" (2:53)
The Counts - "Pack Of Lies" (4:12)
Fantastic Four - "Disco Pool Blues" (4:45)
Denise LaSalle - "Heartbreaker Of The Year" (2:52)
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The Sound Of Philadelphia Volume 2: Satisfaction Guaranteed (50th Anniversary Edition)
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The Sound Of Philadelphia Volume 2: Satisfaction Guaranteed (50th Anniversary Edition) (limited numbered 12" + unmixed 8xCD box set + hard-back book + poster + insert in slip-case (soundfiles not avaliable))
Cat: NPCC 3165. Rel: 10 Feb 25
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - "The Love I Lost" (feat Teddy Pendergrass) (6:27)
The O'Jays - "It's Too Strong" (The O'jays) (3:07)
Billy Paul - "CD1: Feelin' Good At The Cadillac Club"
The O' Jays - "CD2: In Philadelphia"
The Intruders - "CD3: Super Hits"
Spiritual Concept - "CD4: Spiritual Concept"
The Three Degrees - "CD5: The Three Degrees"
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - "CD6: Black & Blue"
The O'Jays - "CD7: Ship Ahoy"
Billy Paul - "CD8: War Of The Gods"
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Acid Jazz Funk
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Cat: IRM 1483. Rel: 19 Apr 24
Black & Brown - "Cool Affair" (5:23)
The Last Minister - "Groovy-Era" (6:11)
Bossa Nostra - "Kontaminazione II" (4:57)
Jerome Van Rossum - "The Phunky Bishop" (4:47)
LTJ Xperience - "No Rhyme No Reason" (feat Jackson Sloan - Pluton Kids remix) (5:50)
Funky Destination - "Only The Strongest" (5:41)
Man Sueto - "Argentina" (4:31)
Live Tropical Fish - "Butt" (3:48)
The Smoke Orchestra - "Funky Destination" (3:20)
Vito Lalinga aka Vi Mode Inc Project - "Afrodite" (Lego cut edit) (5:09)
Lo Greco Bros & Fusion Funk Foundation - "Celebrations" (5:14)
Soul Jazz Unit - "Your Is The Light" (5:05)
Jestofunk - "Pfunk Station" (5:11)
Anduze - "Stone Cold Lover" (4:07)
Capiozzo & Mecco - "Whisky Go Go" (4:48)
Gazzara - "Keep Yourself Together" (5:06)
Review: One of many of IRMA Records' jazz-funk compilations, Acid Jazz Funk is a sixteen-track compilation full of delights; but should not be confused with many of their prior, albeit similarly titled titles, including Acid Jazz & Funky Grooves and Acid Jazz Classics. Clearly, we're in the presence of connoisseurs; cuts from Black & Brown, Funky Destination, The Smoke Orchestra and Jestofunk appear as standouts on this as-ever supremely selected V/A on 2xLP, once more centring on the tasteful proclivities of the c.1990 Bolognan dance music fan; their preference for hard breaks and quiet-stormed funk calms overlaid.
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Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection Of Music From The Arab World
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Cat: HABIBI 0071. Rel: 14 Dec 17
Fadoul - "Bsslama Hbibti" (4:54)
Bob Destiny - "Wang Dang" (4:37)
Attarazat Addahabia - "Unknown" (4:15)
Jalil Bennis Et Les Golden Hands - "Mirza" (2:17)
Sharhabeel Ahmed - "Irkos Farfesh" (4:37)
Belbao - "Casablanca Shuffle" (3:03)
Mallek Mohamed - "Rouhi Ya Hafida" (4:01)
Freh Kodja - "La Coladera" (3:13)
Kamal Keila - "Al Asafir" (5:20)
Ahmed Malek - "Tape 19.11" (2:46)
Hamid El Shaeri - "Ayonha" (3:39)
Ahmed Malek - "Bossa" (2:42)
Samir & Abboud - "Games" (3:27)
Al Massrieen - "Sah" (3:44)
Gharbi Sadok & Georges Garzia - "Lala Tibki" (3:00)
Dalton - "Soul Brother" (3:44)
Review: Habibi Funk has subtitled this tasty label compilation "an eclectic selection of music from the Arab world". It's an apt description, because the double vinyl set is little less than a whistle-stop tour of killer cuts from North Africa and the Middle East. Amongst the dirty and driving Morccoan funk (see Fadoul's righteously heavy opener), Arabic rock and roll (the Beatles-in-Timbukto flex of Jalil Bellis), Lebanese disco, Sudanese throw-downs and Algerian floor-burners, you'll find a quintet of previously unreleased tracks discovered during the label's extensive vault-digging explorations around the Arabic world. We can think of few finer introductions to vintage Arabic dance music, to be honest, and would heartily recommend it.
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I Like It Volume 2 (4 Music Lovers Present Their 3 Alltime Favourite Tracks: Compiled by Trevor Jackson, Richard Dorfmeister, Trickski & Pole)
Colourbox - "Baby I Love You So"
Julian Jonah - "Jealousy & Lies"
Propaganda - "Echo Of The Frozen Faces"
Headset - "Crasping Claw"
The Goats - "Do The Digs Dug"
David Thomas - "Moster Magee, King Of The Seas"
Allez Allez - "African Queen"
Can - "Shikako Maru Ten"
Friedrich Gulda - "The Air From Other Planets"
Walt J/Dave Peoples - "Starting Over"
Elbee Bad - "Just Don't Stop The Dance"
P-Funk All Stars - "Hydraulic Pump"
Teknotika - "Take Me" (Organic Ghetto mix)
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Akasaka Soul Funk: 10 Masterpieces Of Japanese Soul Funk 1969-1977
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Cat: 180GWALP 07. Rel: 27 Feb 25
Mieko Hirota - "Soul Lady" (4:13)
Shinji Maki & Black Jack - "Nabeyoko Soul" (4:07)
Tan Tan - "Happy Day" (3:05)
Kenji Niinuma - "Airenki" (3:17)
Hatsumi Shibata - "Furui Fuku Nanka" (3:05)
Strawberry Jam - "Arimasen" (4:13)
Mieko Hirota - "Anata Ga Inakute Mo" (3:03)
Akira Yasuda & Beat Folk - "Kaeroka Kaeroka" (single version) (3:41)
Miki Hirayama - "Hatachi No Koi" (3:15)
Masaaki Sakai - "Baby Yuki Wo Dashite" (2:39)
Review: On a new compilation, 180g Japan zero in on a distinct '60s movement in soul jazz, tracking the development of the genre across improbably vast Pacific waters, from the United States to Japan. Rocketing to prominence in Japan after Nippon Columbia upheld contracts with US labels the likes of Buddah and Blue Thumb Records - in turn spurring sax player and NC label head Jiro Inagaki to release such music as Gladys Knight and Curtis Mayfield in conjunction with Japanese counterparts, such as Tan Tan, Kenji Niinuma, Masaaki Sakai and Mieko Hirota - the music you hear here is a dense and perhaps still untapped look at the ingenuity of transmarine soul-jazz. The target locale here is Tokyo's Akasaka neighbourhood: not only was it the hub and hotspot of soul jazz in Japan, but it was also the first municipality to host a discotheque in all of Japan. Most of these recordings were not previously available outside of the nation, marking a Pandora's lid opened on a crock of sweetly produced, brightly lit, downbeat soul delights.
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Togo Soul Volume 2
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Togo Soul Volume 2 (unmixed CD)
Cat: HC 79CD. Rel: 21 Jun 24
Ali Bawa - "Yansama" (3:51)
Napo De Mi Amor - "Kissakpiou" (4:03)
Alognon Degbevi & Les Veterans Jazz - "Baba Na Mi" (3:15)
Mamo Lagbema - "Fati Waka" (4:48)
Koffi Ottytana Bebli - "Doka" (4:14)
Gregoire Lawani - "Habie" (3:39)
Deg Dos - "The End Of All" (3:23)
Tomede Ehue - "Bella Bello" (3:44)
Mawuli Decker - "Hlomede" (7:58)
Palete Wawa - "Assini" (6:00)
Agboti - "Agaza Gbona" (4:48)
Akofa Akoussah - "Sumga Na Bacci" (3:25)
Roger Damawuzan - "Miziqui" (7:03)
Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
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Wamono Disco: Nippon Columbia Disco & Boogie Hits 1978-1982
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Cat: 180GWALP 06. Rel: 25 Jan 24
Godiego - "The Birth Of The Odyssey - Monkey Magic" (5:00)
Ikue Sakakibara - "This Is Hot" (3:59)
Soul Media - "I Will Give You Samba" (4:21)
Hatsumi Shibata - "Purple Shadow" (3:49)
Yumi Murata - "Krishna" (4:55)
Yoshito Machida & Godiego - "Ame Wa Knife No Yo Sa" (3:34)
Pink Parachute - "Disco Great Tokyo" (4:31)
Hatsumi Shibata - "Hazumi De Daite (A Woman In A Man's World)" (3:38)
Review: In the late 1970s and early 80s, disco swept through dancefloors across the world, with musicians, producers and labels in all four corners of the world recording and releasing their own local variations on the New York-pioneered sound. This fine compilation digs into the Japanese interpretation of the sound, offering up a selection of gems pulled from the vaults of the Nippon Columbia imprint. As you'd expect, there are some genuinely soaring and delightfully over-the-top cuts on show (see Godiego's 'The Odyssey Begins - Monkey Magic' and the disco-funk mania of Ikue Sakakibara's bilingual 'This Is Hot'), alongside such forgotten or lesser-celebrated gems as Yumi Moreta's rubbery bass-propelled 'Krishna', the strings-and-synth-drenched brilliance of Pink Parachute's 'Disco Great' and the ridiculously grandiose 'Hazumi De Daitte (A Woman Inside a Man's Body)' by Hatsumi Shibata.
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Greg Belson's Divine Funk: Rare American Gospel Funk & Soul (remastered)
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Cat: COS 032LP. Rel: 06 Aug 21
The Chariettes Gospel Singers - "Nobody But Jesus" (3:01)
Allen Gauff Jr & His Combo - "I Don't Want To Be Alone" (5:10)
The Christian Harmonizers - "Troubles Of The World" (3:00)
Wearyland Singers - "If You See Me Doing Wrong" (4:39)
Gospel Travelers - "Jesus Is Watching You" (3:14)
Pearl Farano & The High Lites Of Joy - "Who's Your Boss" (2:53)
Gospel Ambassadors - "This Little Light Of Mine" (2:56)
Vocal Aires - "Save A Seat" (3:44)
Birmingham Travelers - "Call Me, Answer" (feat Henry Burton) (3:44)
Zella Jackson - "Days Are Just Like People" (2:19)
The Original Christian Harmonizers - "Blackman, Keep Doing Your Thing" (2:49)
Preacherman Isadore Womack - "I've Got Power In My Mind" (3:11)
Review: Having previously delivered two near-perfect compilations of gospel-powered disco (the essential Divine Disco volumes one and two), Greg Belson has now turned his attention to obscure gospel-soul and gospel-funk. As you'd expect, the standard is exceptionally high throughout, with Belson digging deep into his crates to present top-notch gems that will be all but unknown to all but the most hardcore gospel collectors. Highlights come thick and fast from start to finish, with our picks including the fiery, breakbeat-driven funk of the Wearland Singers' 'If You See Me Doing Wrong', the organ-heavy sweetness of Allen Gauff Jr & His Combo's 'I Don't Want To Be Alone' and the Gospel Ambassadors' sensational cover of gospel classic 'This Little Light of Mine'.
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Take Us Home: Boston Roots Reggae From 1979 To 1988
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Take Us Home: Boston Roots Reggae From 1979 To 1988 (heavyweight vinyl 2xLP + booklet)
Cat: COS 024LP. Rel: 12 Feb 19
I Tones - "Love Is Pleasure" (4:15)
Danny Tucker - "Take Us Home" (3:20)
Danny Tucker - "Changes" (3:55)
Danny Tucker - "Our Father's Land" (3:48)
Zion Initiation - "Think About It" (3:48)
Zion Initiation - "Jah Light" (3:08)
Zion Initiation - "Conquering Lion" (3:28)
Zion Initiation - "Burning Fire" (3:46)
Zion Initiation - "Got To Love Jah Jah" (4:33)
Healin' Of The Nations - "Without Your Love" (4:06)
Healin' Of The Nations - "Nations, Unite (Peace Across The Land)" (4:24)
Healin' Of The Nations - "Love Is The Answer" (5:15)
Lambsbread - "Country Girl" (4:59)
Lambsbread - "Two Minute Warning" (4:14)
Lambsbread - "International Love" (4:35)
Errol Strength - "Errol's Love" (4:01)
Errol Strength - "Oh What A Saturday Night" (3:53)
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Boogie Breakdown: South African Synth Disco 1980-1984
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Cat: COS 018CD. Rel: 28 Sep 16
Cannibals - "Hey Tonight"
Cannibals - "We Keep On Keeping On"
Harari - "Party"
Harari - "Good Vibes"
Don Laka - "I Wanna Be Myself"
Don Laka - "Lets Move The Night"
Neville Nash - "Breakdown"
Neville Nash - "Perfect Love"
Benjamin Ball - "Flash A Flashlight"
Benjamin Ball - "I Just Keep Dancing"
Al Etto - "You've Got The Love"
Al Etto - "Hold On To Love"
Review: Cultures of Soul have a reputation for digging deep for inspiration, so it's little surprise to see their latest compilation shine a light on the previously unheralded South African synth-disco scene of the early 1980s. Compiled by label boss Deano Sounds and Johannesburg digger DJ Okapi, Boogie Breakdown gathers together 12 hitherto hidden gems from six seminal South African acts. There's naturally much to admire throughout, from the spacey synths and celebratory vocals of Harari's "Party", and the slick, soulful electrofunk of Don Laka's "I Wanna Be Myself", to the reggae and P-funk flavoured thrills of Benjamin Ball's "Flash A Flashlight", and the sensual, late night synth-soul of Al Etto's "Hold On To Love".
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Greg Belson's Divine Disco: American Gospel Disco 1974-1984
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Cat: COS 017CD. Rel: 12 Jul 16
Enlightment - "Faith Is The Key"
Delores Fuller - "One More Chance Lord"
Gospel Ambassadors - "What Kind Of Man Is This"
Enlightment - "What's Happening People"
Betty Griffin - "Free Spirit"
The Inspirational Souls - "Jesus Is Going Away (But He's Coming Back Again)"
Gospel Ambassadors - "Thank You Jesus"
Gloria Grffin - "You"
The Masters Of Music - "Troubles Don't Last Always"
The Gospelaires Of Dayton Ohio - "No Where To Run"
Shirley Finney - "Give Your Best To The Master"
The Testimonial Singers - "No Greater Love"
Herman Harris & The Voices Of Faith Hope & Love - "Give Yourself To Jesus"
Gospel Ambassadors - "Thank You Jesus" (Steve Cobby remix)
Masters Of Music - "Trouble Don't Last Always" (Rahaan edit)
Review: The "Mighty" Greg Belson has a bit of a soft spot for gospel disco, a sub-genre that proved popular in some of the genre's more righteous clubs. In Divine Disco, he offers up a lesson in the style, gathering together mostly little known gems originally released between 1974 and '84 (plus, it should also be noted, two tasty contemporary re-rubs from Rahaan and Steve Cobby). It's perhaps a little more varied than you'd expect; contrast, for example, the hands-in-the-air, can-I-get-a-witness enthusiasm of Gospel Ambassadors' "What Kind Of Man Is This", and the smooth, slowed-down torch song feel of "Give Yourself To Jesus" by Herman Harris & The Voices Of Faith & Love.
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The Mood Mosaic 18: The Shape Of Things
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The Mood Mosaic 18: The Shape Of Things (limited gatefold 2xLP + poster)
Cat: MMR 0921LP. Rel: 14 Sep 21
Many Dibango - "Ceddo" (5:09)
Gabor Szabo - "Somewhere I Belong" (3:44)
Hareton Salvanini - "Growing" (4:14)
Pete Jolly - "Plummer Park" (4:27)
Don Ellis - "Theme From The French Connection" (3:48)
Jana Koubkova - "Nijana" (6:14)
Rosebud - "Main Theme (More)" (4:04)
Mehrpouya - "Soul Raga" (4:07)
Venus Gang - "Love To Fly" (4:05)
Bernard Estardy - "Gang Train" (3:35)
A Band Called O - "Caosting" (4:59)
Irp 3 - "Tema De Soninha" (2:08)
Maxine Sellers - "Some Kind Of Fever (Pray For Rain)" (3:25)
Herbie Mann - "Cajun Moon" (feat Cissy Houston) (6:17)
Peter Green - "Slabo Day" (4:59)
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The Mood Mosaic Vol 19: Free Form
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Cat: MMR 12022LP. Rel: 25 Jul 22
The Soul Scratchers - "Funky Chimes" (part 1 & 2) (5:09)
Alan Tew - "The Build Up (Gentle In The Night)" (6:03)
The Mystic Moods - "Cosmic Sea" (2:53)
Placebo - "Balek" (4:18)
Etta James - "You Give Me What I Want" (3:48)
The Counts - "What's Up Front That - Counts" (7:37)
The Free Pop Electronic Concept - "Chewing Gum Delirium" (8:52)
JC Heavy - "Mr Deal" (3:36)
Niebiesko Czarni - "Kulawy Wojtek" (3:36)
The Dave Myers Effect - "Silent Screame" (2:49)
The Funk Revolution - "Izzy Come, Izzy Go" (4:29)
Key & Cleary - "A Man" (3:54)
The Neapolitans - "Hakusha" (3:32)
Review: Mood Mosaic's cult series reaches a 19th impressive volume here across four more sides of vinyl. This one draws totters the best of funk and soul, pop, jazz and hip hop and could well be the best in the series yet. It is a varied affair with tunes from the likes of indie greats Placebo, jazz vocal heroine Etta James and the always good value The Funk Revolution. It makes for a diverse listen with plenty of highlights. The vinyl pressing also includes a poster.
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The Mood Mosaic Vol 5: Supervixens A 70's Modal Collection
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Cat: MMR 50523. Rel: 23 May 23
William Goldstein - "Midnight Rapsody" (5:55)
Marta Acuna - "Dance, Dance, Dance" (6:08)
Touchdown - "Ease Your Mind" (5:50)
Mona Rae - "Do Me" (5:41)
Roundtree - "Get On Up" (6:37)
Hiroshima - "Lion Dance" (5:38)
Black Devil - "Follow Me" (5:03)
Tony Valor - "Ma Mo Ah" (5:01)
Sylvia - "The Lollipop Man" (4:49)
Chain Reaction - "Dance Freak" (7:25)
Super Jay - "Super Jay Love Theme" (6:32)
Review: First released way back in 1997, The Mood Mosaic compilations found good traction not merely for their compiling of many lesser-known dark/Italo disco artists into singular compilations, but also for their use of implicitly sexual imagery on their front covers - a business-minded pairing, to say the least. This reissue harks back to the comp's enduring legacy, with lackadaisical classics including Marta Acuna's 'Dance, Dance, Dance', Touchdown's 'Ease Your Mind' and Black Devil's 'Follow Me' all appearing in quick succession.
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The Mood Mosaic Vol 3: The Sexploitation
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The Mood Mosaic Vol 3: The Sexploitation (yellow vinyl 2xLP + poster)
Cat: MMR 50022. Rel: 26 Sep 22
Ingo Kantor - "Vixen & The Constable" (4:17)
Jaques Denjean - "Le Train Fou" (2:41)
Ray Brown - "Polo Pony" (4:02)
Claudia Vita - "Amame" (2:42)
Sounds Nice - "Continental Exchange" (2:10)
Roland Vincent - "LSD Partie" (2:49)
Ray Brown - "Coming & Going" (3:25)
De Giafferi - "Sado Maso" (3:13)
Big Jim H & His Men Of Rhythm Play - "Jungle Fever" (3:40)
Claudia Vita - "Dr No Piano" (2:32)
Dan Seepers Soul - "Good Time Woman" (3:05)
Ray Brown - "Go Down Dying" (4:03)
Clay Pitts - "Carbbean Sunrise" (2:45)
Tony Sylvester - "Pazuzu" (4:41)
Lil Louis - "French Kiss" (9:40)
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Soul Seduction: The Mood Mosaic Vol 13
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Cat: MMR 52024CDD. Rel: 30 Aug 24
OV Wright - "Let's Straighten It Out"
The Lost Generation - "This Is The Lost Generation"
Leon Haywood - "Want' A Do Something Freaky To You"
Flowers - "For Real"
Starvue - "Body Fusion"
Hipnotic - "Are You Lonely"
Love Unlimited - "Midnight Groove"
Herbie Hancock - "Stars In Your Eyes"
Celi Bee & The Buzzy Bunch - "Closer Closer"
Morris Wilson - "Put Your Foot On The Ground"
Kathi Baker - "Feel The Heat"
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