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I Like The Way You Do It Feat. Lisa Warrington

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Formed in 1970, Hokis Pokis was a seminal band in the New York disco scene with a handful of underground local hit singles including the highly-sought after “Nowhere” “Find What You’re Looking For” and “City Rhythm”.

Releasing several singles from the mid ‘70s all the way to the ’80s, Luv N’Haight has compiled all of Hokis Pokis’ musical output into an album which also includes 2 previously unreleased tracks. Remixed and remastered digitally from the original master tapes, the versions on the album are elevated from the already amazing originals with a cleaner sound and harder-hitting bottom end, bridging the gap between dancefloor fanatics in disco’s heyday to their modern day counterparts. Never before seen photos along with corresponding liner notes from DJhistory.com’s Bill Brewster are included in the deluxe double-LP package, telling the story of a group of friends that embark on a musical journey that continues to this day. From the beginning of disco’s rise to its inevitable decline, hitting a low point with the “Disco Sucks” movement, to its eventual resurgence in popularity with today’s dance-culture, Hokis Pokis has remained together bonded by friendship first, coupled with a shared musical vision that continues to endure.

Look for Under the Influence of Hokis Pokis album later in the year featuring heavyweight producers Kon, DJ Spun, Citizen Kane, Al Kent, DJ Day and others who all take their turn creating new, original dancefloor classics from the original multi-tracks.

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Loni Gamble Band

12" | 2010 | US | Original (Peoples Potential Unlimited)

2LP | 2010 | US | Original (Stones Throw)

Release: 2010 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Back in! Obscure Philly disco from 1984 recorded at Sound Modification, includes Tom Noble Edit on the flip!

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Dam-Funk

Adolescent Funk

27,99 €*

12" | 2010 | US | Original (Spider-Mo)

Release: 2010 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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“New” album recorded 1988-1992 ... At the request of Peanut Butter Wolf, Dam went through many of these recordings, all made on cassette, going back to his teenage years. As Wolf tells it, “Dam told me, ‘this is your project Wolf. Do whatever you want with it. I leave it in your hands. I don't even wanna see it til it's done. Have fun.’” ... so have fun, people! LP is limited to 1000 copies!

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The Pinch

Shot Out

Sweet Baby feat. Meli'sa Morgan

Release: 2010 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Back in! It all started in a local club in Pine Bluff Arkansas where Mojo and Spider played in their first group together Zodiac in the mid 70s. Spider played lead guitar, and Mojo held the brass section. Sam "Spider" Rice was also the music director for a vocal group called "La Pinch" which included vocalist Gary Pinchom (Pinch). As the 80s approached La Pinch was looking for a new sound. After relocating to the East Coast "The Pinch" was born. New York and Jersey was quite a change. Spider wanted to write a song to address the drug abuse he was seeing all around him. "Shot Out was a street term we used to describe someone with an excessive drug habit", recalls Spider. "We built a voice box from a horn driver, a couple of switches, and some tubing". They had some money stashed from a Zodiac gig and picked up a Prophet 5 and Roland Drum machine. After recording the track in 1981, the song was mastered at the legendary Power Plant in NYC. That would prove to be the major limitation for the release, since they were out of money now and could only afford to press 200 copies of the 7". Distributed in Texas and locally on the east coast, "Shot Out" would be the only release from The Pinch. UNTIL NOW! Re-mastered for the first time on 12" vinyl, this 80s funk masterpiece is finally back on wax.

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Cool Million

7" | 2010 | DE | Original (Seductive Souls)

12,74 €* 14,99 € -15%

Release: 2010 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 2010 | US | Original (L.I.E.S.)

Malvoeaux

Targets

29,99 €*

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (OM Swagger)

Release: 2010 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

Close to NM.

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Trevor Bastow

Hey Disco!

12" | 2019 | EU | Original (ZYX)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Record has some hairlines and a few superficial scratches.
Cover with seam split.

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Kel-Air & Band Band

Tuareg

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

12" | 2011 | DE | Original (Running Back)

Todd Terje

Ragysh

13,99 €*

Release: 2011 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

12" | 2011 | US (Private Collection)

Kenny Dixon Jr.

Private Collection 2

Release: 2011 / US

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

The Dome City Rock Orchestra, Lloyd L. Harris, Jr.

Quiet Village

7" | 2023 | UK | Reissue (Col Soul)

7" | 2020 | CA | Original (Red Motorbike)

Release: 2023 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

Record is close to VG+.

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Elado / Eddie C

Hipos / Crazy Heart

2LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Mr Bongo)

Release: 2020 / CA – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

hand stamped white label is close to NM

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Luke Una

É Soul Cultura

26,99 €*

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Mint, Cover: Sealed

Pictures Of The Sea / Gladys Knight

Prommer & Barck

12" | 2010 | DE | Original (Permanent Vacation)

9,99 €*

12" | 2019 | UK | Original (Re-Loved)

Release: 2010 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Still sealed. tiny wear

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Dr. Packer, Mark Lower

Moods Of Music

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

12" | 2019 | DE | Original (Casual Sparks)

Ren Riz

Marmelade

Release: 2019 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

12" | 2014 | DE | Original (Endless Flight)

KZA

Want No Other

10,99 €*

Release: 2014 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

12" | 2020 | US | Original (Off Track)

Will Buck

Same Old Feelin'

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

12" | 2019 | UK | Original (Wax Digits)

Pool Party EP

13,99 €*

12" | 2019 | UK (Secret Squirrel)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

close to NM

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Unknown Artist

Secret Squirrels #22

Release: 2019 / UK

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

12" | 2023 | DE | Original (Inhale Exhale)

inex015

Release: 2023 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Unknownunknown)

Nicci

So In Love

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Generic

IES - Italian Erotic Sounds

LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Early Sounds)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Soundtracks

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

"Hot recordings from the golden era of the Italian sexy comedy film scene"! Early Sounds Recordings, in collaboration with the historical Italian label "Eleven" and A. Dallera, puts together a compilation of some of the rarest and sought after disco and funk records inspired by the Italian sexy comedy era.

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2LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Dekmantel)

Profondo Nero

27,99 €*

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Profondo Nero compiled by Cinema Royale Profondo Nero narrates a storyline that goes beyond the borders of Italy’s musical legacy. Cutting across the face of Italo disco’s leftfield musicians between the early and late ‘80s, Profondo Nero champions a multi-faceted sound that nods to the blueprint of Italo disco but tries to dig deeper. The music is unmistakably Italo disco but moves away from the familiar classic sound. Amsterdam based collector Cinema Royale stitches together eleven tracks from 1983 – 1989, celebrating a sound he fittingly describes as ‘leftfield Italo’. The compilation connects the dots between soulful disco (Louise Freeman – Mirage), synth-pop (Mark – Dreamland), electro-rap (Loukas Thanos – Jazzburger), breaks (Santoro – Lover Message), 80s dub disco (Jet Set – Love Break), Balearic (Isamar & Compañia - No Estas), boogie (Tom Hooker – Talk With Your Body) and proto-house (International Music System - An English ’93). Profondo Nero’s title salutes the legendary oeuvre of Italian horror director Dario Argento. His Profondo Rosso (1975) is a classic example of exquisite cinematic storytelling, boasting courageous colors, expressionist camera angles and an unforgettable Goblin score forming the ingredients for an intriguing piece of art. Profondo Rosso’s music, created the spark for a new Dekmantel Records endeavor led by Amsterdam based experimental film score connoisseur, record collector and DJ Cinema Royale. For those in the know of underground Amsterdam music culture, Arne Visser aka Cinema Royale is among the city’s longest standing record collectors. Born to an Italian mother and Dutch father, Arne was brought up on a diet of Italo disco in the 80s. Cinema Royale explains: ‘For Profondo Nero I took a plunge into the lesser known fringes of Italo disco. From there I tried to connect, among others, San Francisco boogie, Balearic, Japanese late era Italo-electro and synth-pop funk. I hope you can hear what I had in mind: an infectious showcase of my take on traditional Italo disco that will hopefully get a lot of listeners itching for a spin. It’s fair to say that lately this particular sound has seen a reappraisal and renewed interest. As a party-starting collection for entry-level connoisseurs or suave but lazy types, I hope Profondo Nero can be an education. I’m not claiming I’m the first DJ or collector to do so, but I did try do present something special by digging deep.’ It wasn’t my goal to unearth the most obscure tracks, instead I wanted to compose a compilation that takes you on a journey. ‘In my opinion the best DJs create something extraordinary out of illogical selections by combining music against all odds and showing different kind of moods along the way. There’s a certain amount of arrogance involved: you take the music out of its original context. But by doing so in a very conscious way, you might be able to enhance the power of the individual records. Hopefully each song on Profondo Nero provides an intimate and memorable experience.’

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12" | 2020 | US | Original (Star Creature)

Chicago Boogie Volume 2

29,99 €*

12" | 2019 | EU | Original (Best Record Italy)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Star Creature follows up the (now out of print) Attack OF Chicago Boogie with another dope collection of ultra rare hard to find boogie gems. Sub-titled This Love Will Last it's a team up between Chicago's Boogie Munster Crew and Star Creature. Compiled by TIM Zawada and Kool Hersh, you get four more Holy Grail Private Press Chicago Boogie tracks officially licensed and sourced direct from the artists right in their own back yards. Some of these originals haven't even made it to you YouTube! Unseen and unheard and now unearthed. Slight DJ Friendly Touch Ups, remastered for modern sound systems. Tracks by Special Touch, Duke Turner, ON Stage and Kareem Rashad.

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Fresh Band

Come Back Lover

Pellegrino S. Snichelotto

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Official remastered reissue from the original tapes of The Fresh Band's highly sought-after 1984 classic 'Come Back Lover'. Produced by The Strikers' Darryl Gibbs and mixed to maximum effect by the one and only Tony Humphries, this super cool disco boogie floor-burner made it big in the Underground dance clubs of Chicago & New York, receiving heavy rotation from legendary DJs like Mancuso, Larry Levan and Ron Hardy. This special re-release from Best Italy contains for the first time all the four versions mixed by the legendary Tony Humphries : including the astounding Tony Humphries Vocal, Dub, Remix and the rarest Dub Remix which moves towards a deeper, headier groove, with atmospheric echoing vocals and mind-blowing piano breaks.

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Periplo

12" | 2020 | IT | Reissue (Early Sounds)

19,99 €*

Release: 2020 / IT – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Throw Down / Time To Move

Carmen

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Miss You)

19,99 €*

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Mom + Pop)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

Includes original inner sleeve.

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Lucius

Second Nature

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Early Sound)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

Cover has a 1cm creasing upper seam

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Pellegrino & Zodyaco

Malia

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

12" | 2021 | US | Original (Money Rabbit)

Krayon

Joy Ryde / Money Break

20,99 €*

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

12" | 2010 | UK | Original (Local Action)

Svpreme Fiend

Killer

4,99 €*

RSF EP Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2010 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Generic label cover

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RSF

12" | 2020 | EU | Original (Closing The Circle)

8,99 €*

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Prime Suspect / Body Shop

Flickk

7" | 2022 | US | Original (Peoples Potential Unlimited)

Took A Chance On Love / Don't Wanna Lose Your Love

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Copy close to NM

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Satin Finish

7" | 2021 | Reissue (Fantasy Love)

9,99 €*

Release: 2021 / Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

12" | 2021 | FR | Reissue (Reach Out)

Chazz

Sassy Style

Release: 2021 / FR – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Generic

12" | 2020 | UK | Reissue (Diggers Dozen)

Tony Crockett

Queen Of Hearts

Kenny Claiborne And The Armed Gang

Release: 2020 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Cover with sticker on the back, Copy close to NM

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The Armed Gang

LP | 2019 | ES | Reissue (Espacial Discos)

Release: 2019 / ES – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

12" | 2010 | DE | Original (Rimini)

Magnus Östergren

Erown Byes

59,99 €*

12" | 2015 | DE | Original (OYE Edits)

Release: 2010 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

Marbled Mint Green vinyl

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Inkswel

Cold Chillin Edits

Release: 2015 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Generic

Stamped white label copy. Few paper scuffs.

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The Ladies Of Too Slow To Disco Volume 2 Black Vinyl Ediiton

2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (How Do You Are?)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

Inner Life, Metropolis & Leroy Burgess

Salsoul: The Reflex Revisions Part 2

2x12" | 2021 | EU | Original (Salsoul)

LP | 2022 | DE | Original (Closing The Circle)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: VG+

Sealed copy with a stuffed corner!

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Roland Faber

Metropol Nights

60,99 €*

3LP+3CD | 2014 | EU | Original (Because)

Release: 2022 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

Italo. tiny wear. Limited edition

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Cerrone

I,II,III 3

89,99 €*

Bernard Fevre, Black Devil

Release: 2014 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Limited Edition.
Colored Vinyl.
Includes original inner sleeves and poster.
Box has a tiny stain on the back, very close to NM.
Note: CD's Not included.
Records are close to NM.

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40 Years Anniversary Collector Package (1975-2015)

3LP | 2015 | DE | Reissue (Private)

82,99 €*

12" | 2014 | DE | Original (Film)

Release: 2015 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: VG+

Sealed copy.
Gold foil has a small tear at the lower edge but records are unplayed.
Cover corners slightly dented.

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Grandbrothers

Ezra EP

12" | 2011 | UK (Let's Get Lost)

Release: 2014 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

White label.,
Handwriting on labels

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Bombay Bicycle Club

Let's Get Lost Vol. 10

Release: 2011 / UK

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

Promo copy.

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I Love You... But Ive Chosen Disco EP

12" | 2011 | US | Original (Kolour LTD)

Chez Damier / Stacy Pullen

Release: 2011 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

Blue vinyl is Close to VG+. Limited edition.

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Forever Monna

12" | 2011 | US (Slow To Speak)

LP | 2019 | DE | Original (Private)

Release: 2011 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

single sided White vinyl is close to NM. Label cover.

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Ambros Seelos

Disco Safari

34,99 €*

2LP | 2019 | DE | Original (Compost)

Release: 2019 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Limited Edition.
Safari Green Splattered Vinyl.
Includes poster.
Record is close to NM.

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Mr Raoul K

African Paradigm

LP | 2023 | DE | Reissue (Private)

Release: 2019 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Cloth/fabric bag included. Vinyl close to NM

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Methusalem

Journey Into The Unknown

39,99 €*

LP | 2019 | DE | Original (Private)

Release: 2023 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

Random color vinyl.

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Ambros Seelos

Disco Safari

39,99 €*

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Closing The Circle)

Release: 2019 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

Limited Edition.
Safari Green Splattered Vinyl.
Includes poster.
Record is close to NM.

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Roland Faber

Metropol Nights

69,99 €*

2LP | 2020 | US | Original (Now-Again)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG

Green vinyl.
Cover with seam split.

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The Music Makers

You Can Be

47,99 €*

LP | 2019 | DE | Original (Private)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Copy close to NM. N° 0793/1000

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Ambros Seelos

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Closing The Circle)

Release: 2019 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Deluxe Limited Edition.
Blue Splattered Vinyl.
Copy is close to NM.

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Roland Faber

Metropol Nights

49,99 €*

LP | 2015 | DE | Reissue (Steyrer Disco)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

Green vinyl.

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Videoclips

Deutsche Amouren

33,99 €*

Release: 2015 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Brother Sister / Candlelight (Remixed)

Cho And Random Impetus

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Menace)

8,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

Cover is missing.

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2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Music On Vinyl)

Disco Collected

35,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2023 | DE | Original (Moonwalk X)

F.B Illwig

Hairy Situations

22,99 €*

Release: 2023 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

I'm Just Sayin b/w Angelica

Mogwaa & Andre Gibson

7" | 2019 | US | Original (Star Creature)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

12" | 2015 | UK | Original (Editorial)

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot EP

10,99 €*

12" | 2010 | DE (Skylevel)

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

brown vinyl is Close to VG+

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Skylevel

Skylevel 01

9,99 €*

Release: 2010 / DE

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

12" | 2010 | UK | Original (Project Tempo)

Project Tempo

Volume 1

Release: 2010 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

12" | 2011 | IT (No More Hits)

Buzz Compass

No More Hits Vol 16

Release: 2011 / IT

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Energy Level)

Paul Parker

Rock That Boogie

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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12" | 2023 | US | Original (Reel-2-Reel)

Tony Lovelesss

Reel 2 Reel Edits 02

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Athens Of The North)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Lexi alter ego, Tony Lovelesss returns with the 2nd installment in the Reel-2-reel series. These 3 tracks of classic funk and disco have been recontextualized to move modern dance floors while retaining their klassic appeal. Limited hand stamped white label!

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East Coast Love Affair

I Can't Wait

19,99 €*

Loveland Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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East Coast Love Affair is back with a 9-minute epic late-night mid-tempo deep disco chugger featuring Shetland-born and Edinburgh-based R&B Singer and songwriter Philomenah. Hanna (Philomenah) has done some great backing vocals for Ecla in the past but takes front-and-center Vocal and lyric writing duty on this Epic 12". It's Like a modern-day Onda with a sprinkle of pop.

On the flip two percussive house dub workouts with maybe a little hint of MAW 90s major label work (we have been revisiting these in the club recently) with our own Athens of the North studio special sauce.

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Moana Pozzi

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Cinedelic)

31,99 €*

Dial My Number Orange Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Moana Pozzi in the late 1980s, following in the footsteps of her illustrious colleague Ilona Staller/Cicciolina, made her official singing debut by recording several songs arranged and produced by Jayhorus. The music ended up in several of her films as well as being performed in her hot live shows.

Discographically at the time only a few tracks were released on 7″ and 12″ singles that are now cult collector’s items for fetishists and weird DJs.

At last, Cinedelic has gotten their hands on the original masters, unearthing some unreleased ones as well, producing a luxurious gatefold LP.

This is part two. From the original master tapes. Unmissable! comes with limited edition gatefold sleeve

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R. Bais

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Blanco Y Negro)

23,99 €*

Balearische Grammophon 02

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Romano Bais is probably one of the most prolific composers and producers of italo disco hits. He was not a front artist and this is one of the few tracks he released under his own name. But what a classic on Many Records, deserved to be re-issued.

This special edition includes 4 tracks, they’re all from 1985, but 2 of them never previously released on vinyl: Extended Mix and Instrumental Mix.

Limited orange vinyl edition.

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Unknown Artist

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Have A Nice Day)

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Mirella)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Balearische Grammophon is back with another EP featuring two previously unreleased remixes of one of Germany's biggest contributions to hairstyle and nylon sales. To some less reputable musicologists these versions of "Brother Louie" are to the original version what AMG is to Mercedes Benz - pure performance. B-side refutes any claims that Ketamine might have been less prevalent throughout German recreational circles during the 80s. If not in the streets, surely in the recording studios, whatever happened, this was not meant for radio play. For select dance floors only.

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Maurizio E Dandolo

Natale In Tangenziale

7" | 2010 | EU | Reissue (Personal)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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“Natale in tangenziale” (“Christmas on the highway”) – available in all digital stores and in 7” format – marks an extraordinary tribute to the timeless Italo Disco style and captures the charm of an Italian Christmas, almost like in a dystopian “cinepanettone” (the stereotypical Italian, Christmas-themed, comedy movie).

The record is a creation by Maurizio & Dandolo, and represents the debut of Mirella Records, a label founded by Cosimo Mandorino, already known for several projects in the italo and electronic styles on specialized labels such as Best Record, Slow Motion Records, Disco Segreta, Bordello A Parigi.

“Natale in tangenziale” will instantly transport you into an Italian Christmas atmosphere, with captivating synthesizers and engaging rhythms. The voices perfectly capture the warmth and joy of the holidays.

The original song is accompanied by a breathtaking remix curated by Whodamanny.The remixer’s unique touch on the special dub version present on the B side adds further rhythmic elements that make it perfect for the dancefloor.

A 45 rpm single from an alternative 1983, to be enjoyed during the holidays; a gift for music lovers and a celebration of Italianness. You can’t help but dance and sing to the rhythm of music, a characteristic that unites two such fundamental aspects of Italian culture.

Merry Christmas on the highway!

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Ilija Rudman

What Am I Gonna Do?

The Electrified A.G.B. (All Girls Band)

Release: 2010 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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This Banger form 2010 by croatia`s finest Ilija Rudman get a 7" re-issue treatment from personal records. A soulful pre-house journey filled with 80's keyboards and a heavy bass! With the Instumental on the flip.

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Fly Away (Disco Version)

12" | 2022 | UK | Reissue (Dome City)

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (White Label)

Release: 2022 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

Cover with a bent corner

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The Unknown Artist

Pastime / Spank / Paper

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Back in biz with another roof raising Respect release. Three sizzling dancefloor destroyers to get you in the mood to groove.

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Jazz Montez Presents Volume II

LP | 2023 | Original (Jazz Montez)

23,99 €*

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 2010 | US (Inner West Soul)

Inner West Soul

Part One

23,74 €* 24,99 € -5%

Midnight Driver / I'm Still Winning Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2010 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

Vinyl with scuffs and hairlines

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Joel Sarakula

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Cqql)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Take Over / Bounce And Pull Up White Vinyl Edition

Bosq

12" | 2020 | US | Original (Ubiquity)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Athens Of The North)

East Coast Love Affair

I'm So Glad

17,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Tramp)

Matter Of Taste

Step By Step

8,99 €* 11,99 € -25%

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Holy Grail)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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** German Disco - first time on 7" **
"Matter of Taste" released their debut album on the small german Flame label in 1979. "Step By Step" is a monstrous Disco track while the flip side ("Haselief") is completely different and certainly surprises the listener.
- as comped on "can YOU Feel IT Vol. 4"! - 300 copies pressed! - first time on 7"! - 33 1/3 RPM!

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Tomorrow's Wish

On My Mind

22,49 €* 29,99 € -25%

Combo Aspik, Magic Manfred

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Gospel meets Modern Soul & Boogie on this second never before released LP containing unreleased songs & demos from the vaults of Atlanta, Georgia based group Tomorrows Wish led by vocalist Lester Carr (who now travels with the Tams) & backed by Mary Spencer & Kimberlyn Williams They recorded several R&B singles in the 1970s that never saw the light of day. In the 1980’s, they went on to record a full gospel album under Glory Bound Records. Shortly after, the group disbanded & never recorded or released anything again until now. “On My Mind” contains a ensemble arranged by producer Emanuel Campbell (of Emandolynn Music) & backed by guitarist, Harry Case (known for his highly sought out after LP “In A Mood”) as well as keyboardist: Oliver Wells & bassist: Ricky Keller (both of fusion group Life Force fame).

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Combo Aspik

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Ouvo)

26,99 €*

Across The Universe (Prologue)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Combo Aspik is a session band project founded and led by musician, producer and DJ Magic Manfred. The bass player teamed up with some of Berlin’s finest session musicians to produce a self-titled debut album fusing live music and club culture. The tunes are heavily influenced by Boogie and Jazzfunk of the late 70s and early 80s such as the music of Bernard Wright, Don Blackman or any underground Disco gems.

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Starcatcher

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Hattrick)

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Tarallo Records)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Hattrick Innovations takes dance music seriously, and therefore there's no wonder why they time-travel back to the early 80s in this third release from the label. Here Starcatcher blends the raw edge and all-around synthetic sound which became a popular spin amongst DJ's like Ron Hardy and Larry Levan in the NY and Chicago underground scenes. This release also showcases two unique styles of dance music from that era, one being italo and the other Hi-Nrg. "Across the Universe" has a stripped back, darker approach while "Space Talk" is more spiritual, uplifting and melodic.

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Breakstarr (Capinera)

Caramelle

31,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Keep On Dancin'/Body Move

Temu

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (The Sleepers Recordz)

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Mr Bongo)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Over heard an old song so good you wish you knew it when it came out? The chief at Sleepers Recordz heard Keep On Dancin’ and felt compelled to press it to vinyl. A masterful blend of 21st Century Pop, Funk, and Soul that never fails to get folks groovin no matter the age or background. Inspired by the pop sounds of the era, Temu crafted the perfect ear worm tailored for an audience in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he once resided in 2010. It instantly became an infectious local smash hit and it still slaps now. Temu revisits this jam from over a decade ago with a newly remastered cut, remixes and a stripped down version available on all streaming platforms. On the B-Side of the vinyl is a window into what would become one of Temu’s signature sounds, “Body Move”. Tailored specifically for the robotic “Popping” style of streetdance in 2015, Temu crafted an entirely new instrumental groove using a sample of his talkbox from his song “Magic & Sorcery” found on the Relic of the Mothership album. However, pro street dancer or not, the chances of anyone being able to stand still while listening to this are very, very low.

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Minas

Num Dia Azul

Private Recordings August 1970

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Minas 'Num Dia Azul' is a sublime slice of private press bossa nova meets jazzy MPB perfection. Warm and bubbling with youthful spirit, the music is simultaneously loose in swagger, yet slick and tight. The album was originally released in 1983 and reflects the great music coming out of Rio at the time, yet 'Num Dia Azul' wasn't recorded in Rio, but actually in the USA.

Recorded in North Carolina just after Patricia and Orlando Haddad had graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts, the record was only released for the Brazilian market on their own Blueazul Records imprint. As with most private press labels, they could only afford to have it pressed in small quantities. To add to its later obscurity, hundreds of copies were also destroyed in a house fire. They say cream always rises to the top, and fast forward to the 2010s, the word amongst collectors and DJs was spreading about this mythical under-the-radar recording. People from across the globe were contacting Patricia and Orlando for more information, hoping to secure themselves a copy. Luckily the original tapes had remained with the artists and were in great condition, so in 2016 the pair ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to have it remastered and repressed.

For this Mr Bongo 2023 re-issue, we have tried to keep it as close to the original 1983 version as possible, both in the packaging and audio presentation. The CD version comes with bonus tracks. We are super proud to keep Patricia and Orlando's serene recordings in the circulation that they deserve to be. One for fans of Brazilian artists such as Burnier & Cartier, Edu Lobo and Joyce. We are sure those fans will lose themselves in the alluring textures of 'Num Dia Azul'.

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Sylvester

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Dark Entries)

19,79 €* 21,99 € -10%

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Land Of Hits)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Disco legend Sylvester comes to Dark Entries with Private Recordings: August 1970, an intimate collection of vintage jazz, blues, and gospel. While Sylvester is best known for his chart-topping collaborations with producer Patrick Cowley, such as “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real),” this release reveals his passion for the sounds of the 30s and 40s. In 1970 a 22-year-old Sylvester had moved to San Francisco and found himself involved with the Cockettes, the infamous psychedelic performance art troupe. Among this milieu was Peter Mintun, a pianist and record collector living in a commune devoted to retro culture. According to Mintun, “We were like hippies who lived in the twenties. We lived in a house that didn’t have anything modern in it. Nothing in it was made after World War II.” Mintun and Sylvester bonded over their love of Black singers of yore and were allotted a slot during Cockettes performances reviving the music of the Prohibition Era. One afternoon, Sylvester and Mintun recorded a number of their shared favorites using a high-end microphone a friend had acquired. Private Recordings features 9 songs from this session, including standards like “Stormy Weather,” “Happy Days Are Here Again,” and “God Bless the Child.” Sylvester’s unmistakable falsetto brings depth and a dash of camp to these familiar tunes. The recordings are casual and intimate, even capturing banter between Sylvester and Mintun; their brief rendition of “When My Dreamboat Comes Home” has the duo working out a melody in real time. In addition to their sonic explorations of decades past, Sylvester and Mintun also staged photographic shoots in vintage couture. Private Recordings comes with a 16-page booklet on firm cardstock featuring images from these never-before-seen shoots as well as liner notes from Mintun detailing his friendship with Sylvester and their experiences recording. All this is housed in a metallic silver sleeve designed by Eloise Leigh featuring a 1920’s Art Deco aesthetic. The record will be released on September 6th which would have been Sylvester’s 76th birthday, and all proceeds from Private Recordings will go to the two charities that Sylvester left his royalties after his death: Project Open Hand and PRC (formerly Aids Emergency Fund). This essential release documents the earliest known recordings from one of disco’s greatest talents.

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Fly Guy

Fly Guy Rap

14,24 €* 14,99 € -5%

LP | 2023 | Original (Trueclass)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Land Of Hits by name, Land Of Hits by nature, this downright delectable 12 inch from Fly Guy, with the aptly named Fly Guy Rap, on Peter Brown and Michael Campbell’s NYC label commands prices of over £750 on the second hand market. A super rare cut that was been crying out for a reissue for many a moon and those prayers have now been answered. Killer breaks, funk stylings, and one of the most infectious raps you’re ever likely to hear. Essential business produced by P&P bossman Peter Brown that deserves a spot in every collection.

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Johnny Lamas

Danza Cósmica

33,99 €*

12" | 2022 | FR | Original (Favorite)

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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To be far ahead of your time sometimes means that you have to wait a while for the right moment to be understood. The visionary approach of multi-instrumentalist Johnny Lamas led him to experiment with a world of hybrid jazz-funk, ambient and electronic sounds while keeping the rhythms of Venezuelan traditional music alive. From 1993 to today, small recognition has grown into true admiration for this so specific sound and his "Danza Cósmica" masterpiece. TrueClass Records are pleased to present as their second release a complete restoration of this gem, beautifully remastered and redesigned, making it available now for the first time in fine audio quality on vinyl and digital formats.

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Magic Source

Riviera Drive

8,99 €*

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Soundway)

Release: 2022 / FR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG+

Small light scuff on side A.

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Ayo Manuel

1983-90

22,49 €* 29,99 € -25%

12" | 2023 | US | Original (Albina Music Trust)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soundway Records presents Ayo Manuel ‘1983-1990’, a collection of selected works by one of Nigeria’s DIY pioneers. This mini compilation selects the stand-out cuts from his two albums Love Candidate and Party Time, showcasing the evolution of Ayo’s music. Side A is led by Song Of Love (Instrumental) - mid-tempo, synth-heavy music toeing the line between lo-fi crunch and sophisticated charm. This is followed closely by afro-disco melters Don’t Stop and the aptly titled Fun Time. Both with strong American, disco-funk leanings but full of Nigerian flavour, they come signed, sealed and delivered for any discerning dancefloor. Sojourn (Ajo) lights up side-B, a coming-of-age journey that sets the tone for the rest of the album. With slick US production, but with its feet firmly planted in Yoruba culture, we find a more developed artist combining talking drums with distinct ’90s production, that deliver a unique blend of afro-pop. Gboro Mi Ro echoes the influence of Nigeria’s biggest musical export, Fela Kuti, but still retains its own particular character. Do Goodfollows in the footsteps of its predecessors but with added drama and depth.

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Milton Davis

Let Me In

27,99 €*

Love Was Born For Me / Do We Have A Love

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In 1977, the Portland Trailblazers were at the peak of their game. Anticipating the team’s meteoric rise toward an NBA championship, songwriter Ron Stassens assembled his own dream team. Featuring members of Pleasure, Transport, and Slickaphonic, Stassens penned a theme song to amplify the team’s ascent and wound up with an album’s worth of soulful, disco-funk material.

Centering on Slickaphonic frontman, Milton Davis, the band was hopeful. But like the vast majority of Portland's musical output, the reels received a dose of regional airplay before being shelved. Davis left town. Stassens and the backing band moved on. Years later, we now this artifact, featuring a who's who in the Portland's musician community - banded together on this sole release.

But the album stretches beyond the confines of “Blazermania” with a deep connection to this era in Albina. "Let Me In" signifies Davis' yearning to be seen by his peers at a time when local musicians’ aspirations for fame and fortune were all too unlikely in Portland’s gatekept club scene - a quaint industry both culturally and geographically isolated from national access. Few musicians made it out. And Black musicians redlined in the city’s Albina district were disproportionately affected. Buried within a love song, Davis’ crooning on “All I Wanna Do” spells it out:

‘Some people want to drive a cadillac car / Some people want to be a Hollywood star / Oh no, not me / My poor heart just can’t break free / All I wanna do is think about you.’

Mystery surrounds Davis' background and why this tremendous suite of recordings has remained unreleased. In its time, the “Blazermania” single was successful enough that the band performed it on repeat during the team’s championship celebration (images of this can be seen on ESPN’s recent “30 For 30” featuring Bill Walton, as well as on the album’s back side jacket). What we do know is that Davis came of age in the Houston area where in high school he joined The Four Tempos - a soul group that would make their way to Los Angeles, cutting a few 45s for Rampart Records. When the group disbanded, he steadily worked his way up the West Coast Chitlin Circuit before landing in Portland. There he would fall in step with Albina's finest, fronting Slickaphonic for a short time. It is believed he would later front Doc Severinsen’s big band on European tours throughout the 1980s and produce R&B singles for major label artists throughout the 1990s. Davis passed in late 2020, having remained largely disconnected from Albina’s musician community since the time of this recording.

As with all releases in our catalog, listeners may now appreciate a piece of Albina’s legacy otherwise buried by selective history producers and the ensuing memory-making that has occurred in our region’s popular culture. These recordings document an important albeit buried moment. Its fleeting impact has been obscured in such a way that even Stassens, engineer Bob Stoutenburg, and the participating musicians on these takes can’t fully recall the entire cast of players on the three sessions that make up the record. Years of interviews and sleuthing the highest quality tape dub have produced the record we have here - a recording that all these years later demands, “Let me in.”

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Mantis

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Epsilon)

17,99 €*

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Mad About)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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EPS023 is the second Mantis 45rpm on Epsilon Record Co.
This is a sensational previously unissued double sider from 1976.
Do We Have Love is a beautiful sweet soul side with killer vocal from Rocky Whitaker.
Click on play and put on your dancing shoes!

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Leila Pinheiro

29,99 €*