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451
Kellee
Kellee (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: 33003. Rel: 01 Jan 90
I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More, Baby (4:57)
What You Don't Know (3:00)
Mister Magic (3:12)
You Are So Beautiful (2:30)
I Love Music (4:31)
Stop, Look & Listen To Your Heart (3:31)
Jolene (3:47)
Time To Space (3:31)
Once Not Long Ago (3:29)
! low stock $16.38
452
Pleasure
Cat: CLIONVN 60. Rel: 01 May 25
Stevie & Sly (4:02)
Born To Dream (3:58)
Late Night Last Train (3:56)
Burning Daylight (4:23)
Holding Back The Fire (3:54)
Just For Pleasure (3:23)
Put Up Your Dukes (3:28)
The Greatest Loser (3:38)
Stealing Time (3:40)
One Horse Race (3:37)
 in stock $28.25
453
Summer Groove
Cat: G 77733. Rel: 04 Jul 14
Summer Groove
Summer Groove (Moving-On)
Review: Formative disco five-piece who've been sampled and re-edited to the max over the last 20 years, here we find The Joneses in their original form. And they still sound as relevant and timelessly funky now as they did when this arrived in 1981. The original is a tight Chic-style guitar and bass groove that's accentuated by occasional falsetto vocal hits and flurries of disco bubbles and street sounds. Flip for "Summer Groove (Moving On)" where the blistering tight bassline and guitar licks are complemented with a tiny bit more vocal majesty. Instant seasonal sounds, have you kept up with The Joneses recently?
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Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $15.26
454
Wild Style: Down By Law
Cat: MRB 7204. Rel: 18 Mar 22
Down By Law (3:42)
Subway Beat (3:07)
Review: You might well have caught wind of Kenny Dope's exhaustive Wild Style Breakbeats box set which came out in 2014. It found the New York legend offering up six 7"s carrying iconic breaks used in seminal hip hop movie Wild Style. Well now you can cop something from that highly sought after box and enjoy it for yourself as the first disc gets its own individual release. On the A side we've got the low slung bass and dusty groove of 'Down By Law', and on the flip it's 'Subway Beat' with a sweet low funk groove. Both should evoke strong memories for anyone versed in the roots of hip hop culture, but regardless they're just kick ass beats you could have a lot fun juggling and blending into other people's music.
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 in stock $16.11
455
Sign O' The Times (remastered)
Sign O' The Times (remastered) (180 gram vinyl 2xLP in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: 603497 846528B. Rel: 20 Nov 20
Sign O' Times (4:57)
Play In The Sunshine (5:05)
Housequake (4:40)
The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker (4:02)
It (5:10)
Starfish & Coffee (2:50)
Slow Love (4:22)
Hot Thing (5:38)
Forever In My Life (3:25)
U Got The Look (3:47)
If I Was Your Girlfriend (5:01)
Strange Relationship (3:58)
I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man (6:31)
The Cross (4:42)
It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night (8:59)
Adore (6:30)
 in stock $44.93
456
Diggin' Groove Digger: Best of Weldon Irvine (Japanese Edition)
Cat: PLP 7527. Rel: 18 Mar 25
Marjorie Moon (5:49)
Turkis Bath (6:55)
Mr Clean (5:19)
Soul Sister (7:33)
Sister Sanctified (3:21)
Homey (4:19)
Bananas (2:19)
Hip Hop Speaks (1:55)
Review: Weldon Irvine was a pioneering musician whose innovative style and emotionally powerful melodies earned him admiration across generations and genres, from 1970s jazz and soul to 1990s club and rare groove scenes. Known for his versatility, Irvine left behind a legacy of timeless tracks and this best-of album, curated from his extensive catalogue, features eight standout songs that showcase his genius. The always-sensitive P-VINE presents this special collection in style and offers a comprehensive glimpse into the depth and breadth of Irvine's musical contributions, all of which highlight his lasting impact on the music world.

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 in stock $36.16
458
Miss Cheryl
Cat: BRZ 45055. Rel: 24 Oct 16
Banda Black Rio - "Miss Cheryl" (3:47)
Miele - "Melo Do Tagarela (Rapper's Delight)" (instrumental) (4:10)
Review: Although Brazil's Banda Black Rio remain infamous for the albums that they recorded in the late 1970s, two beautiful LPs that rode that singular wave of samba-ridden jazz dance, 1980's "Miss Cheryl" is an outstanding tune, and we can hear why RCA picked it up back in the day. Mr Bongo provides us with the reissue here and, if you haven't heard it, it's an absolute delight which switches between disco, psych, and something inherently Brazilian - there's even a wacky synth in there, for good measure. Compatriot Miele appears on the flip with "Melo Do Tagarela (Rappers Delight)", a sublime slice of early, electronic boogie that sounds as fresh today as it did back at the tail end of the 70s. A devious little reissue that you should own...
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 in stock $12.72
459
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 $22.32
460
Love For The Sake Of Dub
Cat: BCR 163. Rel: 08 Feb 24
Love For The Sake Of Dub (2:51)
Grilled (2:55)
Review: Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band is an enigmatic steel pan collective from Hamburg that has a hardcore fan following around the world and a new album on the way that is superb. They are loved for their covers of hip-hop classics and last year served up a version of the Stranger Things theme tune but this time out we get 'Love For The Sake Of Dub' of 45 rpm. It is another pair of funky tunes with the signature brass sounds front and centre as the fat bottom rhythms roll deep and fleshy. Another gem from this leftfield outfit.
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 in stock $14.42
461
Looking Up To You (reissue)
Cat: MSV 021. Rel: 26 Oct 21
Looking Up To You (3:58)
(Do You Really Love Me) Tell Me Love (3:58)
Review: With roots as a backing singer for Stevie Wonder, Wycoff went on to become a soul ambassador throughout the early 80s. This 1982 reissue is one of the best examples of his silky, heartfelt delivery... "Looking Up To You" is a dynamic love song where traces of big 70s production build and build throughout. "(Do You Really Love Me) Tell Me Love", meanwhile, was only ever released as a B-side. Its 80s production counter the dramatics of the A-side with cool synthetic perfection. Reissues don't get much broader in production or sweeter in sound than this.
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Tags: Soul Disco
 in stock $15.81
462
Wanted Dead Or Alive
Cat: SB 7039. Rel: 29 Oct 19
Wanted Dead Or Alive (3:27)
Can You Feel It (3:06)
Review: Produced by Leroy Hutson and Curtis Mayfield, released by Just Sunshine Records, over the course of five years, the community-based collective Voices Of East Harlem blessed the world with three albums and a whole string of funky singles, including these two cult tracks. "Wanted Dead Or Alive" is straight up funk with a strong splash of gospel. One of their most popular cuts, it was taken from their 1973 self-titled album. "Can You Feel It" on the B offers much more of a rare groove and funk vibe with keys and some powerful backing vocals. It still sounds as fresh as it did 45 years ago. You feeling it?
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 in stock $12.99
463
Intimate Connection
Cat: DMD 9637. Rel: 01 Jan 90
Intimate Connection
Tonight
 in stock $14.42
464
Straight From The Heart
Cat: STRUT 221LP. Rel: 09 Jul 21
Forget Me Nots (4:42)
I Was Tired Of Being Alone (3:47)
All We Need (5:47)
Number One (instrumental) (4:54)
Where There Is Love (3:03)
Breakout! (3:58)
If Only (3:34)
Remind Me (5:16)
(She Will) Take You Down To Love (4:15)
Forget Me Nots (12" version) (7:11)
Breakout! (12" version) (5:45)
I Was Tired Of Being Alone (12" version) (6:01)
Number One (12" version) (6:42)
Review: Patrice Rushen's album from1982, Straight From The Heart,' is a real landmark, It now gets presented as a definitive version by Strut. It was made during a period when the original label were striving to make 'sophisticated dance music.' Mission accomplished. This is an album packed with high class arrangements and disco and boogie stylings along with great musicianship. Patrcei's own vocals explore a broader range than ever before, and singles from the seminal album included 'Breakout!', 'Number One' and the most ionic of them all, 'Forget Me Nots'. The album overall had huge success, was a Billboard Chart hit and became a regular source for samples in the world of hip hop and R&B as well as picking up a Grammy nomination.
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Played by: Mark Forshaw
 in stock $26.84
465
The World Is A Ghetto
Cat: BSK 16980. Rel: 01 Jan 90
The World Is A Ghetto
Breezin'
 in stock $14.42
466
Mash Up The Sound
Cat: JAL 393V. Rel: 23 Feb 23
Mash Up The Sound (3:36)
Sometimes I Wonder (3:26)
 in stock $10.16
467
Expansions
Cat: PC 6173. Rel: 16 Oct 10
Expansions
Visions Of A New World (Phase I)
 in stock $14.69
468
More Loving On The Flipside: Sweet Funk & Beat Heavy Ballads 1968-1975
VARIOUS
Cat: NA 5282LP. Rel: 11 Feb 25
Del Jones - "The Last Letter"
Herb Johnson - "Where Are You"
Timothy Mcnealy - "Will You Be There"
Little Beaver - "Do Right Man"
Soul Superiors - "Trust In Me Baby" (feat Sherman Willis)
Outback - "Strangers In Our Homeland"
The Montecarlos - "If You Leave"
Words Of Wisdom - "You Made Me Everything"
Soul Charges - "My Heart Beats For You"
The Power Of Attorney - "I'm Just Your Clown"
James Reese - "Throwing Stones" (Kenny Dope main mix)
Richard Marks - "I'm With You Love"
Bonnie Floyd - "You're My Everything"
The Ledgends - "A Fool For You"
Apple & The Three Oranges - "Moonlight"
Review: Loving On The Flip Side compiles overlooked ballads from the flip sides of funk 45s in the Now-Again and Truth and Soul vaults, all presented in the same format as the Soul Cal anthology. This collection showcases incredible music that pairs heavy funk with sweet soul to create a sound the label calls "sweet funk." The journey began nearly a decade ago with the discovery of the Darling Dears and Funky Heavy's unique two-sided single which sparked a search that led to their full inclusion in this anthology. The process unearthed other soulful gems and now culminates in an essential exploration of black American creativity and musical innovation.
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 in stock $33.34
469
Stone Alliance (remastered)
Cat: NA 5277LP. Rel: 25 Nov 24
Vaya Mulatto
King Tut
Duet
Sweetie-Pie
Creepin'
Samba De Negro
Review: The reissue of Stone Alliance's self-titled debut album from 1976 is a thrilling revival for jazz fans. Originally released on Gene Perla's PM Records, this album has transitioned from a rare groove gem into a cornerstone of America's deep jazz canon. The all-analog remaster by Bernie Grundman enhances the record's sonic depth, removing Dolby noise reduction and allowing the music to breathe, resulting in what Grundman claims is the best sound this album has ever had. The ensemble, featuring percussionist Don Alias, bassist Gene Perla and saxophonist Steve Grossman, delivers a dynamic performance. The album kicks off with the electrifying 'Vaya Mulatto', a track that masterfully shifts from a samba-like groove to high-speed funk, exciting even non-jazz fans. 'Sweetie Pie' shows the group's chemistry with its infectious riff and adventurous sax explorations. Meanwhile, their languid interpretation of Stevie Wonder's 'Creepin'' adds a different flavor. This definitive reissue, complete with an informative eight-page booklet, makes this a record you need to have.
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 in stock $31.37
470
Don't Wait For The Doctor
Cat: ART 006. Rel: 12 Dec 23
Don't Wait For The Doctor (7:52)
Review: The Gallery series of edits and reworks has already dropped some killer cuts, though we're no nearer discovering the identities of the 'unknown artists' behind the imprint and its fine collection of re-appropriated disco workouts. On 'Don't Wait For The Doctor', a single-sided affair, they dip their toes into the sometimes murky world of the mash-up/bootleg remix. Of course, it's a tasteful and well-crafted affair, with our mysterious heroes combining a gently tweaked, effects-laden instrumental re-edit of First Choice Salsoul classic 'Doctor Love', with vocals borrowed from another Larry Levan favourite, NYC Peech Boys' proto-house classic 'Don't Make Me Wait'. The nods to the Paradise Garage legend don't stop there, either, with the infamous laughter sample associated with his DJ sets and remixes making an appearance from time to time too.
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 in stock $18.36
471
RKIT
RKIT (12")
Cat: REVREC 009. Rel: 26 Apr 22
RKIT (7:40)
WTLDY (6:30)
Review: For his latest trick, cheeky scamp The Reflex has turned his attention to the Herbie Hancock tune that inspired countless 1980s kids to don a tracksuit, grab a pair of Adidas Shelltoes and hurl themselves around like the Crazy Legs crew. Naturally, his version of 'Rockit' is a body-popping treat that subtly extends and rearranges sections - especially those containing Hancock's jammed-out synth parts - and adds a few tasty breakdowns before unleashing the now familiar melody. Over on the flip the French producer takes his scalpel to the Isley Brothers, providing a fine multi-track edit and extension of the group's much-loved, guitar-solo sporting proto-disco soul number 'That Lady'.
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 in stock $17.81
472
Finger On The Trigger
Finger On The Trigger (hand-stamped 7")
Cat: GATT 002. Rel: 11 May 23
Finger On The Trigger (4:37)
Crazy In Kingston (7 Inch rework) (4:04)
Review: On the second volume in the GATT edits series, Swedish scalpel fiend Beatconductor once again pairs a previously unheard rework with something sought-after from his catalogue. In the latter category you'll find flipside 'Crazy in Kingston', an early noughties mash-up that adds Beyonce's superb lead vocals (and Jay-Z's on-point rap verse) from the peerless 'Crazy in Love' with a dusty old reggae riddim. It's a simple idea, beautifully executed. The brand-new (or at least previously unheard) cut this time around is 'Finger on the Trigger', a lolloping, life-affirming tweak of a 1970s dancefloor soul number that sits somewhere between the stomping heaviness of Detroit Soul and the proto-disco deliciousness of Philly Soul.
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 in stock $16.11
473
Everybody Loves The Sunshine
Everybody Loves The Sunshine (yellow marbled vinyl 7" limited to 200 copies)
Cat: SSCR 2024007 COLOUR. Rel: 06 Jun 24
Everybody Loves The Sunshine (vocal) (4:35)
Everybody Loves The Sunshine (instrumental) (4:36)
Review: 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' represented a pivotal moment for Roy Ayers and Ubiquity as it marked a shift towards a funkier, more relaxed sound in 1976. It is one of his best-loved tunes as a result and always comes out when the weather warms up. That means it also often gets reissued, as it does here, as the track captures the essence of summer through joyful lyrics and a hypnotic groove. Ayers' vibraphone melodies intertwine seamlessly with the band's instrumentation while on the flip us an instrumental that offers a slightly different vibe. It all comes on nice yellow marbled vinyl.
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 in stock $18.08
474
Just Loving You
Cat: SJ 558. Rel: 27 Nov 24
Just Loving You (3:44)
You Happened To Me (4:16)
Review: Sometimes the act of love comes accompanied by a feeling of revelry in simplicity; in love, you've skived the potentially overcooked acrobatics of a life led insatiably, playing truant to the ever-increasing and limitless demands of business affairs or public personage. Tearra's 'Just Loving You' is an A-sider single whose sentiment expresses this idea as simply as the product of a real loving relationship can, with the Alabaman singer expressing, in frank terms, the internal limit and thus soul-sating dimension of love: "all my dreams have come true... all I want is lovin' you." Soul Junction's reissue does a timely justice to the original Midtown release format, though the two tunes here have actually never been paired together before.
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Played by: Pete Haigh
 in stock $19.21
475
Strangers (In Our Homeland)
Cat: SRO 020. Rel: 10 Apr 25
Strangers (In Our Homeland) (4:06)
Reggie's Thang (4:23)
Review: Originally released in 1972, these are the only known recordings from Tulsa soul band Outback. The A-side is an eclectic, psychedelic funk ballad with lyrics drawn from religious scripture and drawing powerful parallels to Black slavery in the U.S. They lend a deeply spiritual and socially conscious edge to the track which is potent in groove as it is message. The B-side, 'Reggie's Thang,' takes a different turn and is a raw, psychedelic instrumental showcasing the band's musical range and experimental edge. Together, these are a time machine back to powerful moments in soul and funk history, now rediscovered and sure to be appreciated all over again.
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 in stock $15.54
476
Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth
Cat: LPSXE 090. Rel: 13 Feb 08
Medley: Synopsis One: In The Ghetto/God Save The World
Poverty's Paradise
Brown-Baggin'
SynopsisTwo: Mother's Day
Mother's Day
Foodstamps
Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth
24 Carat Black (Theme)
 in stock $20.33
477
Jungle Lion
Cat: SAG 007. Rel: 12 Aug 24
Lee Perry & The Upsetters - "Jungle Lion" (3:26)
The Upsetters - "Freak Out Skank" (3:21)
Review: Is there a more celebrated combination in all of reggae than Lee Perry & The Upsetters? The master producer and his iconic backing band laid down many of the genre's most vital sounds and helped subtly evolve it across the seventies and beyond. This single 'Jungle Lion' came right in the midst of that in 1974. An original 7" will cost you upwards of 500 quid, and that's if you can find one. Here it gets reissued on the young but already well-formed Skank & Groove label and is backed with a version by The Upsetters named 'Freak Out Skank' that gets even more warm, cavernous and dubby.
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 in stock $17.81
478
Dark Night
Cat: DFV 016. Rel: 31 Oct 22
Dark Night (5:20)
Dark Night (instrumental) (5:16)
Review: Serbia's Disco Fruit crew has been putting out lush sounds that take in funk, breaks and soul influences on top of their bread and butter disco grooves for years now. This time they welcome back a label regular, Loshmi, who has put out plenty of edits here before now. His new one 'Dark Night' is a 60s-tinged high speed spy theme with funky brass and bristling drums all overlaid with rock-styled vocal yelps. The instrumental on the flip is a more paired back but just as hustling groove.
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 in stock $7.07
479
Disco
Disco (12" in spot-varnished sleeve + insert)
Cat: AUS 004. Rel: 16 Apr 25
Love Supplier (6:03)
Strong & Ready (5:54)
Fancy Dan (5:59)
Who Put The Bite On You (5:56)
Review: Ralph White's early ventures into disco are finally gathered in one place with the first official anthology of his 1978 recordings at Sydney's Albert Studios. Better known at the time as a session player and producer in the city's studio scene, White was tapped by M7 to craft four disco pieces aimed at an emerging dance market. Over just two days in the studio and a small group of local players - including a young Tommy Emmanuel - he recorded four standout cuts, together which remain some of the most refined Oceanian disco ever put to tape. Though the original 12"s saw limited success domestically, M7's distribution push into markets like Canada, India and Argentina helped cultivate a quiet cult following. Now remastered and housed in a deluxe spot-UV sleeve with inserts featuring new liner notes and White's biography, this reissue shines overdue light on a forgotten chapter in Australian dance music.
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 in stock $22.60
480
You Can't Hide (Your Love From Me)
Cat: MLPS 7804. Rel: 01 Jan 90
You Can't Hide (Your Love From Me) (Larry Levan remix) (6:44)
You Can't Hide (Your Love From Me) (Larry Levan remix instrumental) (6:57)
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481
Sly Lives! (aka The Burden Of Black Genius) (Soundtrack)
Cat: 198028 86171. Rel: 09 May 25
Sing A Simple Song (alternate mix) (5:47)
Underdog (3:58)
Trip To Your Heart (alternate mix) (4:09)
Dance To The Music (J PERIOD edit) (3:33)
M’Lady (2:45)
Everyday People (J PERIOD edit) (2:47)
Hot Fun In The Summertime (Interlude) (0:49)
Hot Fun In The Summertime (mono single Master) (2:39)
Everybody Is A Star (mono single Master) (3:01)
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (6:18)
Thank You For Talkin’ To Me, Africa (alternate mix) (4:50)
Family Affair (Questlove Rhythm King edit) (4:33)
Runnin’ Away (alternate mix) (3:26)
Just Like A Baby (5:09)
Babies Makin’ Babies (Interlude) (0:55)
If You Want Me To Stay (Alternate Version) (2:38)
Thankful N’ Thoughtful (Alternate Version) (4:49)
Family Affair (Wedding Band Interlude) (0:39)
Can’t Strain My Brain (3:55)
Stand! (Take 1) (3:29)
Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) (5:22)
Review: This soundtrack delves deep into the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, offering an immersive experience of the American funk legends' groundbreaking music and the complexities that shaped their journey. The collection takes listeners through the band's rise to fame, highlighting their timeless funk and soul hits, while also reflecting on the unseen burdens faced by Black artists in America. Notable tracks like 'Sing A Simple Song (Alternate Mix)' and 'Underdog' offer fresh takes on familiar classics, giving fans new perspectives on songs that have long been anthems. There are also remixes, such as J.PERIOD's edits of 'Dance To The Music' and 'Everyday People,' which breathe new energy into the band's beloved sound. The collection also features rare versions of tracks like 'Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)' and 'Family Affair,' adding to the richness of Sly's musical legacy. By incorporating interviews and insights from figures like Andre 3000, D'Angelo, and George Clinton, the soundtrack elevates the music, providing a context that goes beyond just the sound. It's a poignant reminder of the depth of Sly & The Family Stone's influence, revealing how their music continues to resonate with generations.
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482
Mr Bongo Record Club Vol 3
VARIOUS
Cat: MRBLP 165. Rel: 03 Jun 19
JB De Carvalho E Seu Terreiro - "Fui A Umbanda" (2:33)
Trio Ternura - "A Gira" (3:04)
Alcione - "Figa De Guine" (2:19)
Impacto 5 - "Longe Daqui Aqui Mesmo" (3:23)
Abaete - "Pisa No Taboado" (2:34)
Tobias - "Coisa Sentimental" (4:00)
Os Flippers - "Estrelar" (2:02)
SpaceArk - "Don't Stop" (unreleased long version) (4:09)
Pure Release - "I'll Know It's Love For Sure" (3:37)
Luther Davis Group - "You Can Be A Star" (4:39)
Kaleidoscope - "Let Me Try" (3:26)
Marumo - "Khomo Tsaka Deile Kae?" (3:43)
Splash - "Peacock" (4:51)
Gyedu Blay Ambolley - "Highlife" (5:00)
Harari - "Senyamo" (4:44)
Tokyo Academy Philharmonic Chorus Group - "Taharazaka" (2:57)
Cesar Roldão Vieira - "Ze Do Trem" (2:14)
Elias Rahbani - "I Want To Be" (3:21)
Elias Rahbani - "Dance Of Maria" (2:45)
Galt MacDermot - "Coffee Cold" (3:22)
Review: The crate-diggers behind the Mr Bongo label can usually be relied upon to showcase some seriously good tunes old and new. That's certainly the case on this third volume in their occasional "Record Club" series of compilations. Spanning sunshine soul, obscure samba, spacey jazz-funk experimentation, wide-eyed underground disco, fiery funk, weirdo rock, cheery South African bubblegum, synth-laden early '80s highlife, Ramsay Lewis style workouts and the psychedelic Middle Eastern disco-funk of Elias Rahbani, the compilation's 20 tracks are not only near faultless, but genuinely surprising and eye-opening. To quote a cliche, this collection genuinely is all killer and no filler.
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 in stock $24.30
483
Ladies Of The Eighties (reissue)(produced by Roy Ayers)
Ladies Of The Eighties (4:51)
Tell Him (7:06)
He Is Mine Forever (4:24)
Ladies Of The Eighties (instrumental) (2:57)
I Knew That Love (4:53)
It's Easy To Move (4:35)
Sing Me (4:16)
Turned On To You (5:27)
Review: Back in 1980, Roy Ayers assembled the Eighties Ladies - a soulful vocal quintet whose members included sometime Aquarian Dream vocalist Sylvia Striplin. Sadly the group didn't last long, but their vibrant "Ladies Of The Eighties" single - a fine disco-tinged slab of boogie/jazz-funk fusion - became a big club hit. Their debut album, which is here reissued for the first time, is equally as impressive, with highlights including the rushing, part-rapped, attitude-laden "Tell Him" - later covered in the bruk era by West London outfit BB Boogie - cheery "I Knew That Love" and the liquid slap bass-propelled intergalactic space funk jam "It's Easy To Move" standing out. Throughout, Roy Ayers' production and arrangements are as tidy as you'd expect.
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 in stock $27.70
484
When I'm With You (reissue)
Cat: EXUMG 12. Rel: 21 Feb 24
When I'm With You (3:34)
Let Me Be (3:25)
Review: This one is a rare soul gem that has not been easy to find on 7" for 40 years. It is one of the countless masterpieces that were produced by the great studio legend Larry Mizell who made it for Alabama born soul singer Brenda Lee Eager. She later relocated to Chicago and sang with Jerry Butler in his back up group Peaches and dueted with him on their million-selling duet 'Ain't Understanding Mellow'. Brenda did more backing singing with the likes of Ray Charles, Diana Ross, and Stevie Wonder and wrote songs recorded by Bobby Womack, Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight before laying this one down in 1974.
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 in stock $15.81
485
Doin' It
Doin' It (12")
Cat: R 34905. Rel: 01 Jan 90
Doin' It
90% Of Me Is You
Tags: Soul Disco
 in stock $14.69
486
Destination
Cat: EXPAND 110. Rel: 02 Feb 18
Destination (6:38)
Destination (Difusion re-edit) (6:43)
! low stock $13.85
487
Greedy G
Cat: SJR 3367. Rel: 22 Jul 16
Brentford All Stars - "Greedy G" (3:37)
IM & The Sound Dimension - "Love Jah" (2:32)
 in stock $15.54
488
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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 in stock $16.38
489
For 5 Long Years (reissue)
Cat: P7 6638. Rel: 23 May 25
For 5 Long Years (2:59)
I've Been Hurt So Many Times (3:13)
Review: P-Vine Japan does great work once more here by bringing back into print some hugely sought-after sounds from the blues and r&b world. The first release in their new series revives Larry Davis' 1969 Kent Records single, which was originally written by Sherwood Fleming. The A-side, 'For 5 Long Years' delivers a gritty mid-tempo funk-blues groove while the B-side, 'I've Been Hurt So Many Times' (a classic subject for a blues tune) channels Willie Cobbs' signature sound. These will be familiar to anyone who has danced at a Northern Soul event and cannot be slept on.
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 in stock $18.93
490
Diggin' Groove Diggers: Best Of Tribe
MURO / VARIOUS
Cat: PLP 7948. Rel: 12 Oct 23
Wendell Harrison - "Love Dream" (5:39)
Wendell Harrison - "Take Time Out" (3:53)
Wendell Harrison - "Belle Isle" (4:19)
Wendell Harrison - "Ginseng Love" (4:05)
Phil Ranelin - "Sounds From The Village" (3:43)
Harold Mckinney - "Freedom Jazz Dance" (6:15)
Harold Mckinney - "Ode To Africa" (single version) (3:47)
Wendell Harrison - "The Wok" (6:40)
Review: The legendary DJ Muro is behind this superb new P-Vine compilation, Diggin Groove Diggers: Best Of Tribe. Muro is a truly a-grade digger and one of his homeland of Japan's most famous. Here he collates together some of his favourite songs from Tribe, a rather legendary spiritual jazz collective from the Motor City. This music has been revered for more than 50 years and now for the first time gets put together on one album that is both a perfect primer for newbies and a great collection for those long-time fans.
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 in stock $36.46
491
My Love Box
Cat: ATH 167. Rel: 01 May 25
My Love Box (4:20)
Juicy (4:00)
Review: Two of James "Gem" Prewitt's two early 80s disco-funk tracks, 'My Love Box' (1981) and 'Juicy' (1983), come courteously reissued via AOTN, raring a snapshot of his exceptional talents and entrepreneurial funk fastenings. Recorded in St. Louis, Missouri, 'My Love Box' marked the beginning of Prewitt's journey, with the 27-year-old attending Forrest Park Community College at the same time as establishing his own label, Keyes Production. Not only did he write, produce, and perform all these tracks, but local success with 'My Love Box' inspired him to team up with Loretta Mathison for the creation of 'Juicy', which ensues here as the orally honeyed slow jam of choice, and which picks up the pace at the midpoint through gospel operatics and wooing coos. This collaboration led to a two-year singing tour, firelighting them from beneath and propelling them from the Philippines to Germany.
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492
Catch Me When I'm Falling
Cat: ATH 186. Rel: 24 Oct 24
Catch Me When I'm Falling (feat La Donna Wells) (4:04)
In My Mind (3:05)
Review: Derwin Daniels, an accomplished soprano saxophonist and composer, crafted this smooth r&b 45 back in 1989. Featuring the powerhouse vocals of the late La Donna Wells, who delivers a performance on par with Mary J Blige, this gem pre-dates "What's The 411" by three years. The track oozes slick, deep r&b vibes that are soulful enough to fit seamlessly into modern soul and disco sets. On the flip side, Daniels treats listeners to some jazzy brilliance, showcasing his versatility as a musician. An essential find.
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 in stock $13.28
493
Grits & Gravy
Cat: BGPS 055. Rel: 23 Feb 17
Grits N Gravy (extended mono mix) (4:01)
Crime Don't Pay (2:28)
 in stock $12.72
494
Funk Or Walk
Cat: CDBGPM 318. Rel: 30 Jan 25
Disco To Go
Warship Touchante
Nappy
Birdie
Just Like You
When You're Gone
Amorous
Review: Funkadelic superstar George Clinton knew many a side project as a producer; one was the ingenious, part-cyborg duo, The Brides Of Funkenstein. It was Clinton's idea that two other backing singers, Lynn Mabry and Dawn Silva, become the Brides Of Funkenstein, a character he invented for the 1976 Parliament LP, The Clones Of Dr Funkenstein. So popular were the brides that Clinton wasted no time in signing them to Atlantic Records; their debut album here followed the rip-roaring fan feedback that ensued from their debut single 'Disco To Go' / 'When You're Gone' in the US. The decision to break the male-fronted P-funk mould was intentional: simply *that many* Clinton instrumentals could not be credited to the man alone. "He's got thousands of tracks. He's got a whole cupboard full of them. He's got enough tracks to keep him in albums for two years," once chimed Mabry. Enchanting each jam with mecha-augmented femme flair, we're urged to be taken to the limit, across a blistering seven, smackout tracks. Mark 'Warship Touchante', the star tune by far: a wonky hi-NRG nutter, splattered with surreal, performative electronic vocal effects.
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 in stock $8.76
495
A Paraiba Nao E Chicago
Cat: BRZ45 061. Rel: 07 Feb 17
Marcos Valle - "A Paraiba Nao E Chicago" (4:39)
Don Beto - "Nao Quero Mais" (2:11)
Review: For the latest volume in their ongoing Brazil 45s series, Mr Bongo has decided to change tack. The two tracks showcased here are from the golden age of Brazilian boogie. On the A-side you'll find Marcos Valle's "A Paraiba Nao E Chicago", a largely overlooked cut from his 1981 full-length Vontade De Rever Voce. While not as instantly as infectious as some of his better-known singles, it's still superb; a breezy, blue-eyed soul cut full of rising horns and sweet Portuguese vocals. On the B-side, you'll find Don Beto's 1978 disco-funk jam "Nao Quero Mais", a superb track that was seemingly inspired by the Doobie Brothers' "Long Train Running".
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 in stock $12.72
496
Jungle Fever
Cat: BC 030. Rel: 14 Jun 16
Jungle Fever (2:50)
Tender Trap (3:35)
Review: Hamburg's Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band are as enigmatic and alluring as when they released their first single back in 2007, a tidy funk 7" that was to set the scene for a very particular sort of instrumental sound. "Jungle Fever", out on their own excellent Big Crown imprint, is a 2015 single that is truly hard not to play on repeat; the tune is a delicate yet funked-out blend of raw drums and tropical steel melodies, much like the name of the band already implies! The flipside "Tender Trap" is more broken and loose in its arrangement, something that makes it perhaps even more catchy and provocative than the title track.
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 in stock $14.42
497
What If We All Stopped Paying Taxes?
Cat: DAP 1019. Rel: 11 Nov 20
What If We All Stopped Paying Taxes? (4:40)
This Land Is Your Land (4:28)
Review: Daptone recently released a killer collection of archival cover versions by in-house band the Dap-Kings and their sadly departed lead singer Sharon Jones. One of the headline attractions on that set, the band's righteous, call-to-arms soul version of Woody Guthrie's folk anthem 'This Land Is Our Land', is also featured on this must-have reissue of a "45" that first dropped in 2004. It's superb, but even better is A-side 'What If We All Stopped Paying Taxes?', a floor-friendly conscious soul/funk crossover written and recorded at the height of the second Gulf War with Iraq. As usual, Jones' impeccable lead vocal is supported brilliantly by the band's fiery instrumentation and Bosco Mann's fuzzy, sixties-style production.
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 in stock $7.35
498
45s Collection
45s Collection (double 7")
Cat: DYNAM 7127. Rel: 20 Apr 23
Hummin' In The Sun (3:44)
The Fuzz (4:09)
I Can't Help Myself (3:03)
Love (4:26)
Review: Dynamite Cuts back up their name once more with another red hot 7" of pure dancefloor gold. This one brings tufter four cuts from the inimitable Roy Ayers Ubiquity. The opener 'Hummin' In The Sun' will have you feeling the rays on your face as his signature percussion and vibes work brings a soulful groove alive. 'The Fuzz' is a more tender and intimate soul sound for late-night romancers and 'I Can't Help Myself' pics up the pace again with some funky drums and warm melodies while 'Love' has a conversational style and smooth groove.
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 in stock $22.32
499
Dar Disku
Dar Disku (gatefold LP)
Cat: SNDWLP 181. Rel: 26 Sep 24
Leil (3:06)
Alsutur (feat Flanah) (2:39)
Sabir (feat Billur Battall) (3:35)
Dbayli (feat Yacine Elkhaldi) (4:13)
Baar Baar (Fat Asha Puthli) (4:29)
Ya Nas (5:04)
Galbi (feat Atmen Attia) (4:17)
Fajr (2:27)
Review: The debut album from Bahraini-born, British-based musical duo Dar Disku is a celebration of their Arabic heritage and multicultural influences that melds golden age West Asian and North African sounds with a contemporary dancefloor focus. The eight-track record hears the duo traverse their West Asian and North African origins and bring them back to their current place of residence, crossing from disco to Rai, from piano house to Turkish psychedelia, and all manner of other cross-Med import-exports. From the degage Turkish psych prog-house builder 'Sabir' with Billur Battal, to the penultimate piano-breaks rattler 'Galbi', this is a chilled and wavering dance release primed for bridging international gaps.
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 in stock $29.95
500
Sunbear (reissue)
Sunbear (reissue) (green marbled vinyl LP)
Cat: AGEK 2730GREEN. Rel: 13 Aug 21
Erika (3:06)
Let Love Flow For Peace (3:27)
So Long (3:17)
I Heard The Voice Of Music Say (4:59)
Mood 1 "L O V E LOVE" (2:31)
Fantasy (3:55)
Don't Overlook The Feelings (5:35)
Mood 2 "Love At First Sight" (2:48)
Rhythm Of Our Souls (3:46)
Mood 3 "Oliver" (1:42)
 in stock $36.16
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