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Make Up Your Mind / Let Your Body Go

Release: 1976 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A follow-up of sorts to Messengers Incorporated’s Soulful Proclamation, LA Will Make You Pay $$$ by Burton Inc. featured core members Charles and Barbara Burton of both groups, and is a shining example of the modern soul and disco that pulsed through the Oklahoma underground. Moving away from the psych-infused heavy funk jams of Soulful Proclamation, these eight tracks gave Barbara Burton’s vocals the spotlight with heart-tugging soul ballads, sun-soaked horns and bass grooves. Originally released independently in 1976, P-vine is delighted to reissue the album on limited-edition vinyl with an iconic Japanese obi strip included.

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Cake

12" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Mutual Intentions)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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God's Prescriptions Black Vinyl Edition

Camille Doughty

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Regrooved)

God's Prescriptions Green Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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ReGrooved repress of God’s Prescriptions, Camille Doughty’s sole solo effort - a rare soul/gospel album that was originally released in 1978 on Gospel Roots. Available on black or green vinyl Handmade Tip-On Sleeves Analogue Remastered

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Camille Doughty

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Regrooved)

29,99 €*

LP | 1970 | UK | Reissue (Ace)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Candi Staton

I'm Just A Prisoner

Stand By Your Man Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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With Candi Staton hitting the UK to play the Love Supreme festival over the weekend of 30th June/2nd July, Ace records is delighted to reissue her debut LP, which has been out-of-print on vinyl for decades. "I'm Just A Prisoner" was released in 1970 and remains a definitive slice of Southern soul. Recorded at Rick Hall's legendary FAME studio in Muscle Shoals, "I'm Just A Prisoner" pulled together five tracks - 'I'd Rather Be An Old Man's Sweetheart (Than A Young Man's Fool)', 'I'm Just A Prisoner (Of Your Good Lovin')', 'Evidence', 'You Don't Love Me No More' and 'Sweet Feeling' - that had appeared as A and B-sides on early singles issued in 1969 and 1970. These were augmented by another five tracks recorded specifically for the album; 'Someone You Use', 'Get It When I Want It', 'Do Your Duty', 'That's How Strong My Love Is' and 'Another Man's Woman, Another Woman's Man'. Like Southern fried chicken, this music is essential food for your ears. This new edition includes an inner sleeve featuring a new interview with Candi conducted by Ace Records' Ian Shirley about this magical stage of her career as well as photos from the period.

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Candi Staton

LP | 1971 | UK | Reissue (Kent Soul / Fame)

Carter Lake / Must Be The Beat

Release: 1971 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Released in August 1970, as well as detonating hard and reaching #4 in the US R&B charts, ‘Stand By Your Man’ became a break-through single for Candi Staton, spending 14 weeks in the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #24. When it came to the follow-up to ‘Stand By Your Man’, the formula was repeated with Candi taking on another country song ‘She Called Me Baby’. This song was written by country singer Harlan Howard and appeared on “Harlan Howard Sings Harlan Howard” released in 1961. It was first drenched in strings and sung from the female perspective as ‘He Called Me Baby’ by Jeanne Newman in 1965 and then, in more soulful form, by Ella Washington, whose version got to #77 in the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969. As with Newman and Washington’s versions, Rick Hall dressed the song in strings as well as belting brass. Staton’s definitive southern soul version of ‘He Called Me Baby’ got to #9 in the R&B chart and #52 in the Billboard Hot 100 when released in January 1971.

Both ‘Stand By Your Man’ and ‘He Called Me Baby’ – as well as their flips ‘How Can I Put Out The Flame (When You Keep The Fire Burning)’ and ‘What Would Become Of Me’ – appeared on Staton’s second album “Stand By Your Man”, released at the end of 1970. As with her singles and debut LP, “I’m Just A Prisoner” Capitol’s promotional rodeo ran wild and one advert even included the line, “Stand by your radio. Stand by your racks. Stand by for Candi Staton, a new American singing star.”

“Stand By Your Man” is one of the cornerstones of Southern soul. As well as the tracks listed above it features other ear-Candi such as ‘Mr and Mrs Untrue’, Freedom Is Just Beyond The Door’ and ‘Sweet Feeling’.

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Carl Moore

7" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Sweet Free Association)

16,14 €* 16,99 € -5%

12" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Best Record Italy)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Keyboardist and composer Carl Moore originally wrote, recorded and pressed only 100 (!) copies of these tracks, grabbing a quick moment of studio time during a tour of Japan in the early 1980s. Moore’s purple patch saw him becoming peers with artists such as Phyllis Hyman, Jean Carn, Janet Jackson and ‘The King of Gospel’, James Cleveland.

Carter Lake is an energetic 2 minutes 30 second blast of pure dance floor joy, that looks back at carefree days, teenage love and love lost. Moore’s voice soars, and showcases his love for the powerful stylings of jazz and gospel. On the flip, Must Be The Beat sees him explore very different textures and could easily be a long lost Prince recording found in the vaults in Paisley Park. Sounding like something jammed late at night, this one is perfect for the afterhours when there are 30 sweaty dancers left on the floor at 5am that just don’t want to go home!

This is the first release on Sweet Free Association, a new label founded by Sam Don, the DJ and curator responsible for the recent lovers rock and UK soul comps For The Love of You and Just A Touch. Born out of the wish to find another way of sharing ‘the fruits’ from his Free Association radio show and parties, these impossibly rare disco tracks are now available to a wider audience for the first time, as the vast majority of the original copies have been long lost.

Mastered at The Carvery, the lo-fi recordings have been skilfully lifted by Frank Merritt to sound big in the club, while retaining the original charm in the sound that made the tracks stand out to Sam in the first instance.

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Carl Smith

Come Back Lover

What's The Deal / Have You For My Love

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Proper boogie action by Carl Smith! The French Philippe Lecauchois, better known as "Phil Boogie Times" and Claudio Casalini, the factotum of the Italian label Best Record, have teamed up with the intention of carrying on their identical passion, being devoted to Boogie, Funk, Soul, and " Old School Disco". There couldn't have been a better choice to start this conjunction of passions and sharing of ideals: the first 12iinch, produced by Darryl Payne in 1983, sees two precious gems such as "What's the Deal" b/w "Have You for My Love" by the charming ex Salsoul artist, Carol Williams (btbs-12001). The other reissue of Phil and Claudio is 1984's "Come Back Lover" masterfully sung and arranged by Carl Smith (btbs-12002). Listening to these splendid 40-year-old productions again will do good to the hearts of all the followers and fans of true soul music made in the USA. Must have vinyl edition of this gem!

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Carol Williams

12" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Best Record Italy)

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Soulgramma)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Some gorgeous soulful boogie tracks right here!! The French Philippe Lecauchois, better known as "Phil Boogie Times" and Claudio Casalini, the factotum of the Italian label Best Record, teamed up with the intention of carrying on their identical passion, being devoted to Boogie, Funk, Soul and " Old School Disco". There couldn't have been a better choice to start this conjunction of passions and sharing of ideals: the first 12inch, produced by Darryl Payne in 1983, sees two precious gems such as "What's the Deal" b/w "Have You for My Love" by the charming ex Salsoul artist, Carol Williams (btbs-12001). The other reissue of Phil and Claudio is 1984's "Come Back Lover" masterfully sung and arranged by Carl Smith (btbs-12002). Listening to these splendid 40-year-old productions again will do good to the hearts of all the followers and fans of true soul music made in the USA. Coming on a limited vinyl edition!

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Carol Woods

Out Of The Woods

Carole King In Concert - Live At The Bbc 1971 Black Friday Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Fully licensed ! 180 gr. vinyl Carol Woods was born in Jamaica, New York in 1943. She was deeply influenced by her grandfather, a Pentecostal minister, and her mother Marion Jones, which led her to become lead singer with the local church choir. A necessary soulful album long out of print. Recorded in London and published on Ember (british label formed in the early 1960s by club owner and promoter Jeffrey S. Kruger, owner of the Flamingo Club, London) in 1971, ‘Out Of the Woods’ is still a shiny gem on its own. The four tracks on her singles were included and the rhythm section backing tracks for the remainder were put down by Beau Ray Fleming (well known for his studio work with Mandrill) in New York. Ember s producer, Mike Berry, then added Carol s vocals and the horn section. Woods‘ vocals are full and rich and the record has a sort of post-Supremes vibe with an obvious seventies approach. Since that time Carol has found success in stage musicals, such as One Mo Time where she took over the role of Big Bertha Williams, the hard drinking Vaudeville star. She has also appeared in movies, including Eddie Murphy ‘Raw’ where she played Eddie s aunt.

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Carole King

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Columbia)

LP | 1970 | US | Reissue (RCA)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 6550 copies worldwide. Recorded Live for the BBC In Concert Series in 1971, and produced by Series producer Stanley Dorfman, Carole King performs hits from the seminal album Tapestry. Backed by members of Jo Mama (who were featured on the album), including her longtime friend and collaborator Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar on guitar. The setlist includes her songs “I Feel the Earth Move”, “(You Make Me Feel) Like A Natural Woman”, “So Far Away” (ft. James Taylor), “It's Too Late”, “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” and “Up on the Roof.” Never before released on vinyl.

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Carolyn Franklin

Chain reaction

Release: 1970 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Paula)

Cash McCall

Omega man

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Sommor)

Catch Up

Volume 1

Cecil Holmes Soulful Sounds

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One of the best Jazz-Funk-Fusion albums from the 70s Euro scene, featuring such giants as Charly Antolini (famous for his MPS recordings) on drums, Max Greger jr. on electric piano, Moog, Hammond, Mellotron and Milan Pilar on electric bass. Top notch jamming & soulful funky-jazz sound with some kraut-prog touches, recorded at the legendary Studio 70 in Munich and originally released in 1975 on the Calig label.
Including the rare-groove classic “Onkel Joe” and more.
Original artwork and master tape sound.

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Music for soulful lovers

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Buddah)

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Cecil Holmes Soulful Sounds

The black motion picture experience

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Buddah)

Indebted To You Record Store Day 2022 Edition

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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super fly, shaft, trouble man ... sampled by Brand Nubian

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Chain Reaction

12" | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Soulgramma)

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Demon)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In 1975, singers Bruce Ruffin, Bobby Davis and Dave Collins - the latter of reggae duo Dave & Ansel Collins - came together to form Chain Reaction, a short-lived UK harmony soul group who recorded their only album ‘Indebted To You’ for Gull in 1977. This sought after session includes their popular version of Lamont Dozier ‘Why Can’t We Be Lovers’, the sweet soul single ‘’Never Lose Never Win’ and the non album single ‘This Eternal Flame’. Rare groove alert: The electric funk of ‘Hogtied’ is the top of the crème here, with a bass line reminiscent of Aaron Neville ‘Hercules’, a sumptuous clavinet and a majestic wah-wah guitar.

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Chairmen Of The Board

Skin I'm In

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Skin I'm In 50th Anniversary Edition

Chairmen Of The Board

LP | 1974 | UK | Reissue (Demon)

Release: 1974 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Rhino)

Chaka Khan

Chaka

30,99 €*

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Polydor)

Chakachas

Jungle fever

The Sweetest Thing / Someone Else's Arm Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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sampled by Beatnuts, Public Enemy, 2 Life Crew ...

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Channel 3

7" | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Dakar)

After Hours / Love Don't Come Easy Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2021 Release. This one-off 1973 release turned out to be the only recordings of Chicago veterans Channel 3. Powered by a brilliant Carl Davis production, a sublime William Sanders arrangement and a sterling Willie Henderson rhythm, 'The Sweetest Thing' is quite simply a masterpiece of Chicago Soul which has become even more popular over the years. A mint original is £250+ these days so this has been long overdue for a 7 Inch release.

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Charlie Mitchell

7" | 1973 | UK | Reissue (Janus)

You Don't Care About Our Love Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 1973 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One record which has lately come to prominence is the brilliant "After Hours" by Charlie Mitchell aka Vic Marcel on an absolutely gorgeous slice of mellow Rare-Groove which recalls the Leon Ware vibe perfectly. Produced and arranged by seasoned veterans Tony Silvester and Bert DeCoteaux this incredibly hypnotic song was also written by top writers J.R. Bailey and Ken Williams. "After Hours" has grown in popularity particularly over the last few years with original copies now reaching the £200-£250 valuation.

The flip-side is another slice of beautiful mid-tempo soul from the same production stable. Only one copy currently available the last time we checked, such has been the demand over the last two years especially. Quite why this record has been underground for so long is open to debate. Vic Marcel was under contract to RCA at the time hence the Charlie Mitchell pseudonym. Janus were also suffering distribution problems at the time which explains why the original is so rare. We're proud to finally make this available again on the original Janus imprint. Another double-sided beauty.

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China Burton

12" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

34,99 €*

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Nice To Meet Miss Christine Record Store Day 2022 Edition

Chris Harwood

12" | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Bonfire)

LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Mad About)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Such an elusive British artist, Christine Harwood was sailing the sea of lone folk singers with a sole album of rare beauty. Released in 1970 on small british label Birth, Nice To Meet Miss Christine is still an exercise in pure beauty, a dramatic/magic affair that materialized into thin air and suddenly was gone. Featuring a who’s who of the british prog and psych-folk scene – the late King Crimson alumni Ian McDonald on sax and flute, drummer extraordinaire Pete York, Nucleus and Jody Grind bass player Roger Sutton, Strawbs guitar player Dave Lambert – the album is more than a miraculous rendition of the (acid) folk revival venturing on more audacious territories, as shown in the rare groove of standout track Wooden Ships. Blue eyed soul and yacht rock fanatics take note !

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Christian Gaubert

Last Exit

29,99 €*

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Real Gone Music)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Killer French Boogie, Jazz-Funk album by the prolific arranger/composer Christian Gaubert, feat. some of the key musicians of the French jazz scene of the 70s.

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Chuck Armstrong

Shackin' Up

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Love Life w/ Damaged Sleeve

Cindy

LP | 1986 | JP | Reissue (Universal Music Japan)

53,99 €*

Funky Disco Tracks Of Cloud One (Missing Original Jacket)

Release: 1986 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First vinyl reissue since original 1986 release
Japanese pressing

Cindy is a female vocalist who has worked with Tatsuro Yamashita and Yumi Matsutoya as a backing singer.

Her music has been used in many scenes in the anime 'Mezong Ikkoku' as background music, probably due to the fact that she debuted in the opening the

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Cloud One

LP | 1978 | US (Queen Constance)

11,89 €* 13,99 € -15%

Release: 1978 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Why Don't Love (Make Everything Right)

Cosmic Force

7" | 1978 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

16,49 €* 21,99 € -25%

Courtial With Errol Knowles

Release: 1978 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Produced by Tribe producer Larry (Vjava) Lewis, Cosmic FORCE’s “Why Don’t Love (Make Everything Right)” has long deserved to be reissued. This mellow soul classic was originally released on the eve of Tribe’s disbandment in 1978, and would quickly become a highly vaunted record on the second hand market, fetching bids over ten times its original price. But it’s not just hype - the record itself is fantastic, with backing from some of Detroit’s finest musicians. The rhythm section is arranged simply, giving ample space for sweet tenor vocals, wailing saxophone licks, and the melancholy playing of a lone violin to intermingle - creating an arrangement that’s both lush and understated. The B-side contains an instrumental version, truly highlighting these musicians’ talent! Originally released without artwork, we’ve created original artwork and remastered Why Don’t Love (Make Everything Right) on audiophile grade 45rpm 7” vinyl for the first time ever! Don’t miss this pinnacle of mellow soul, available only from P-vine Records!

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Don't You Think It's Time

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Mad About)

25,99 €*

7" | 1988 | EU | Original (Jimmy's Production)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First time worldwide reissue on 180 gram vinyl with original 6 pages insert book with lyrics. Cult LP including rare groove classics like “Losing You”, “Don’t You Think It’s Time” or “Love Nevermore” Released in 1976 on Pipeline, a small label from Woodside, California.

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Cousin Brown

Sex's Machine

Release: 1988 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Glossy Mistakes)

Cover Boys

Reality

12" | 1978 | US (De-Lite)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In a time where dancing has a kind of nostalgic feeling attached to it, Glossy Mistakes kicks off its brand new series of dancefloor-oriented EPs, Glossyfloor. The starting point of this adventure from the Madrid based label comes with the reissue of the highly demanded Cover Boys’ banger ‘Reality’, an absolute ode to one of human beings most basic instincts.

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Crown Heights Affair

Say a prayer for two

7" | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Expansion)

Release: 1978 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ dreaming a dream

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Crystal Motion

You're My Main Squeeze

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Rhino)

Curtis Mayfield

Curtis

2LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180 gram vinyl, cut from the original masters!

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Curtis Mayfield

Live! Expanded Edition

LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Curtom)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Curtis/ Live! is Curtis Mayfield's first live album, after leaving The Impressions. Many critics feel Live! is a powerful demonstration of Mayfield's pre-Superfly accomplishment, and some even said it's one of the greatest concert albums ever cut on a soul artist, and one of the legendary live albums of all time.

180g vinyl.

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Curtis Mayfield

Roots

25,99 €*

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Promised Heights 50th Anniversary Colored Vinyl Edition

Cymande

LP | 1974 | UK | Reissue (Partisan)

Release: 1974 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Epsilon)

Dana V Andrews

Mr Justice

17,99 €*

LP | 1976 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Dana V Andrews is a man who is still very much in love with music of all types. At 23 years old and far from living a perfect life, his love of music led him to go to Los Angeles, California in 1973 with a talented songwriter in search of fame and fortune. Dana played a role while working on a song and album that was a big hit for the now deceased Mr. Barry White. In 1975 he met David Futch and together they formed a record and publishing company that recorded R&B and Gospel music. One of the gospel Groups, the Highland Park Community Choir out of Highland Park, Michigan had a song nominated for a Grammy Award in 1976.

That same year, Dana V. Andrews recorded two songs titled “Mr. Justice” because he was distressed by the social injustice he saw and still sees in our world. His humble hope was that “Mr. Justice” could be a rallying call for the majority of good people in the world. To unite and vote for responsible, fair, politicians who had helping the people foremost in their hearts. And “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” because he had faith that eventually right will win out over wrong. He still does to this day. He still believes today that when the majority of people stand for righteous justice with genuine love leading the way that governmental bipartisanship will defeat hate, prejudice, and injustice.

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Danny Dee

Movin' In

LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (RCA)

Release: 1976 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Danny Dee aka Lil Albert was an original member of Hawaii's Society of Seven, P-Vine present a vinyl reisue of his sought-after 1976 album Movin' in.

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David Axelrod

Messiah

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Victim Of The Joke: An Opera

David Porter

LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Craft)

35,99 €*

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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David Waciuma & The Rapture Voices

Devil Go / Jesu Kristo

7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Afro7)

LP | 1981 | US | Reissue (Liberty)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reissue of a tough gospel doublesider from Nairobi 1976! Devil Go is a great R&B shaker while Jesu Kristo is a funky afro-ruck numbers. Comes with original label design and bespoke afro7 jacket!

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Dayton

Cutie pie

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1979 | US (Elektra)

Dee Dee Bridgewater

Bad For Me

Release: 1979 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Do It Again / She's A Junkie (Who's The Blame) Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition

Deep Heat

7" | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Cu-Wu)

Afreaka! Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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We're all unabashed fans of Steely Dan so we take Steely Dan covers seriously. Mainly "why bother"? You can't improve on perfection right? However, when we heard Deep Heat's scintillating version of "Do It Again" we changed our minds. A totally brilliant funkier version of Steely Dan's first-ever hit which stands loud and proud in re-interpreting this classic song into something much more appropriate for today's more sophisticated dance-floors.

Originally released on the tiny Detroit label, Cu-Wu, original copies soon ran out. There is currently just one available in the entire world for $1000 and that'll be gone in a blink. The smart money says hold on for a mint reissue on the original label.

A great socially-conscious flip too, the uptempo funky "She's A Junky (Who's To Blame)". All in all, this is a killer double-sider and will also appeal to Steely Dan collectors and enthusiasts across the board. Expect strong demand. I mean who wouldn't want this within their collection? Absolute banger. Both sides!

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Demon Fuzz

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Elemental Music)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Demon Fuzz's only album, the extraordinary Afreaka!, demonstrates their excellence in playing psychedelic soul, dub-heavy funk, progressive rock, Afro-jazz and black acid rock.

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Diana Ross

Surrender

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1979 | US | Reissue (Peoples Potential Unlimited)

Dohnnie

Dancin Is Your Love

15,99 €*

LP | 1981 | US | Reissue (Picc-A-Dilly)

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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1979 self release from Donald "Dohnnie" Walker, originally pressed as a 7inch single on his own imprint Posh Records/Plush Music.

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Don Cherry

Tibet

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Money)

Don Julian

OST Savage

Make It Last Forever Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Soundtracks

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Donna McGhee

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Wewantsounds)

12" | 1979 | US (Casablanca)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Donna McGhee's ultra rare New York disco classic from 1978 produced by Greg Carmichael and Patrick Adams reissued with original artwork and remastered audio.

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Donna Summer

Hot Stuff

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Elemental Music)

Release: 1979 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ bad girls

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Donna Summer

Love To Love You Baby

30,99 €*

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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On The Radio: Greatest Hits Volume I & II

Donna Summer

2LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Def Jam)

38,99 €*

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Atlantic)

Donny Hathaway

Extension Of A Man

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Did You Give The World Some Love Today Baby Black Vinyl Edition

Doris

LP | 1970 | UK | Reissue (EMI)

Ten Percent Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Fusion Folk Jazz classic from Scandinavia, sampled by Madlib for Quasimoto's "Closer" with MF Doom. Tip!

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Double Exposure

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Salsoul)

LP | 1971 | UK | Reissue (Speakers Corner)

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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TEN Percent is the debut studio album recorded by Philadelphia-based disco group Double Exposure. Originally released in 1976 on the Salsoul label, the album reached #40 on the US R&B chart (#129 on the Billboard 200). The album features the title track, which peaked at #2 on the Hot Dance chart, #54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #63 on the Hot Soul Singles chart. Also featuring the singles “Everyman (Has to Carry His Own Weight)” (#8 US Dance), and “My Love Is Free” (#15 US Dance), as well as the group’s incredible rendition of the Four Tops “Baby I Need Your Loving.” Out of print for over 25 years, this limited-edition reissue contains updated cover sleeve artwork and is pressed on opaque light green vinyl!

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Dr. John

Sun, Moon & Herbs

Release: 1971 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"The Sun, Moon & Herbs" - Dr. John (voc, p, org, vib, perc); Tommy Ferrone, Eric Clapton (g); Bobby Keys (sax); Ed Hoerner, Jim Price (tp); Ken Terroade (fl); Walter Davis (p); Ronnie Barron (org); Jesse Boyce (b); John Boudreaux (dr); The Memphis Horns & backing vocals; a.o.
"The Sun, Moon & Herbs" was originally conceived as a triple album, but it was fragmented, stripped down and put together again to form the present single-disc LP. And although Dr. John never liked this version much, it is proof of the theory 'less is more'. None of the seven tracks are suitable for broadcasting on the radio and the spells that Dr. John and his companions weave are dark and swampy. "Black John The Conqueror" has its origins in ancient Cajun folklore, which the good Dr. modernised and gave a beat. The swampy "Craney Crow" is the younger sibling of his earlier "Walk On Guilded Splinters" and has a similar effect on the listener. "Pots On Fiyo (Filé Gumbo)" combines Latin-American rhythms with a wealth of Cajun chants and spells. The vocals are almost unfathomable and serve rather more as an additional musical instrument in the mix. "Zu Zu Zu Mamou" is so tightly knitted that one can almost cut through the music with a knife; the mood here takes on a quite different meaning. "The Sun, Moon & Herbs" is best heard on a hot sultry night where thunder rolls in the distance like jungle drums. Dr. John certainly had something specific in mind, but it is up to the listener to find out just what it was.

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Boogie Wonderland / September

12" | 1978 | US (Columbia)

Release: 1978 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Legacy)

Gratitude

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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OST That's The Way Of The World

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

28,49 €* 29,99 € -5%

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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That's The Way Of The World

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Speakers Corner)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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That's The Way Of The World

LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (Impex)

55,99 €*

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Real Gone Music)

East Coast

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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United Orange Vinyl Edition

Eddie Holman

LP | 1985 | UK | Reissue (Charly)

Release: 1985 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

Eddie Russ

See The Light

20,99 €*

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Schema)

Edith Peters

This Is the Moment

9,99 €*

Time / Running Back And Forth

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A quite unknown artist, Edith Peters was active between the 50s and 70s, singing as a member of the Peters Sisters, and as an actress; after marrying her Italian agent in 1958, she moved to Italy where she starred in several movies, TV series and ads.
In 1973 Sante Palumbo wrote and arranged a couple of songs for Edith Peters, perhaps with the aim of promoting her solo career. It was the same he released “Sway”, which was destined to become a cult LP.
“This Is the Moment” was originally released as the B-side of “Lord Please Hear my Prayer”, a rare 45 published by Cipiti Records. On Cipiti she had already released her rendition of “Speak Softly, Love”, a theme from “The Godfather” soundtrack, though her career was at that time orientated more toward her activity as a TV and movie actress. And when the single was released, it was rapidly overshadowed by more important releases like “The Dark Side Of The Moon” by Pink Floyd.
And it is a shame, since “This Is the Moment”, written by Tony Benn Feghaly (erroneously credited as ‘T. B. Feghall’ in the original release) and Sante Palumbo, is an amazing gospel-soul song. In only two minutes and a half The Sante Palumbo Orchestra accompanies Peters’ entrancing voice, delivering a groovy and intense interpretation – a richness that requires multiple listen to grasp all the nuances of this stunningly orchestrated piece.
The original 1973 version of the song is here featured as a B-side, while Gerardo Frisina signs the A-side of this reissue with a rework of the track – doubling the length and adding his signature rhythm patterns.

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Edwin Starr

7" | 1970 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

War & Peace Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Edwin Starr was a Northern Soul hero, noted for his Ric Tic and Gordy/Tamla Motown recordings in the mid to late 60s.He is best known for his international chart topper 'War' a Vietnam War protest song from 1970. These two sides are from the same album 'War And Peace' .'Time' has been one of Edwin's most in demand Northern Soul dancers for many decades and certain issues of original copies have sold for over £250. In more recent times the flipside ' Running Back And Forth' has been played and is demand on the Northern Soul/Crossover Soul scene making this a great value 45 with two brilliant tracks in demand in their own right, which epitomise the era.

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Edwin Starr

LP | 1970 | UK | Reissue (Elemental)

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Pot Of Gold / Nothing Comes To A Sleeper (But A Dream)

El Count Executives

7" | 1971 | UK | Reissue (Symphonical)

Hey Lady / Just To Be With You

Release: 1971 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally released in 1971, Detroit's 'El Count Executives' epitomise the mythical, spoken sentiment of love through their only single, 'Pot Of Gold' & 'Nothing Comes To a Sleeper (But A Dream)', written & released by Ohio native, Kennedy Hollman, on his record label 'Gemini", aptly named after his astrological sign. Hollman, who had his debut single 'l've Got Style' in 1967, recorded as 'The Mints', later known as 'The Imperial Wonders', became a leading figure amongst the Cleveland circuit. His initial release by 'El Count Executives', recorded in Detroit at Gary Rubin's 'Pioneer Recording Studio', was shortly followed by 'The Soul In-Pressions', released on 'Aquarius', another astrologically tipped label ran alongside Henry Watkins, Jr. & James Lately. Towards the late 70s, Holman was part of Detroit's Soul/Disco act, 'Solid Solution' Now available as a limited 7" single for the first time in over 50 years, kindly licensed from the Holman estate’

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Elements

7" | 1971 | JP | Reissue (Numero)

Release: 1971 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1988 | US | Reissue (Nature Sounds)

Enlightment

Agape Love

LP | 1976 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 1988 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Founded by ordained bishop Larry H. Jordan and his brother-in-law Frank Tinsley in the early 1980s, Enlightment was among the first groups to fuse modern R&B production with gospel themes. After providing the group’s ultra-rare debut album Faith Is The Key with a proper release, Nature Sounds is now making another lost classic from Enlightment available to the world. “Agape Love” was a 1988 promo-only 12” single pressed in anticipation of a second Enlightment album, which unfortunately never came to fruition. Previously only available in extremely limited promotional quantities, “Agape Love” has been re-pressed off the original vinyl parts and will now be hitting record shelves worldwide. “This is well-deserved reissue,” says famed DJ and record collector Kon, who calls the record “a lost gem that slipped through the cracks of obscurity.”

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Eric Dunbar

Freeway

38,99 €*

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Pharaway Sounds)

Release: 1976 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Here is the upcoming P-vine presents ＜ultimate TSG Survey＞ reissue series following Ricardo Marrero, The Topics and The ultimates. "Freeway" was released in 1976 as the only work from pianist and composer Eric Dunbar who was based on New Orleans. Almost nobody had the original edition vinyl released by a legendary tax scam label "tsg Records" because this LP had pressed only a few quantities just for tax saving. Currently, this album is well known as one of the most rare and valuable titles among releases of the label. Not only its rarelity but the music itself is also truly almighty, all tracks are full of intense low-mid grooves and skillful brass sections support the base of sound strongly. The opening number "Freeway (m1)" is one of the highlights of this long play. P-vine is proud to present this long awaited reissue with newly digital remastering and Japanese OBI-strip.

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Erol Büyükburc

Hop Dedik

2x12" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Isle Of Jura)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Years before Baris and even before the fame of Erkin Koray, Erol's flamboyant outfits and spontaneous behaviour brought a youthful, pop-oriented world to Turkish audiences.

Here's his first proper album from 1976.

While not exactly psychedelic, Erol's album shows how far the mix of Anatolian melodies and Western production could reach and you can find here some great examples of Turkish pop spiced with psych, disco and funk.

Includes insert with photos and liner notes by Angela Sawyer.

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Esa

A Muto

30,99 €*

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Favorite)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2x 12" 140g pressing of this big tune from Cameroonian outfit, ESA, originally released on an LP in 1986. Pressed in full 45RPM glory with extra versions from the original tapes. TIP!

For the first time ‘A Muto’ by Esa is given an official reissue. Not only does this mark a first as a stand along single, but the reissue contains previously unheard Instrumental, Dub and Keys Versions alongside an Acapella. Licensed from writer and producer Martin Socko Moukoko, for 40 years Martin kept the original 2” master tape in mint condition so for the reissue the tape was baked and stems transferred by Archive Audio in Paris and the tracks given new mixdowns by Martin himself alongside Jerome Caron. The resulting mixes stay true the original whilst making the most of today’s digital studio technology, cut at 45rpm and truly representing the gold standard of quality when it comes to a reissue.

‘A Muto’ was originally released in 1986 on the ‘Atesa’ album and became an instant hit in Cameroon and Africa. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who abandons her husband, complaining of being alone as the keeper of the house. ‘A Muto’ is a blend of Makossa, a style originating in the French Cameroons characterised by prominent brass arrangements, and Ambasse Bey, traditional fast paced dance music from Cameroon. Martin assembled a team of session musicians in Paris in 1985 and programmed the drums and synths himself on the Linn Drum and Yamaha DX 7.

The Esa project ground to a halt in 1989 following a legal dispute which saw Martin win a court case in France regaining the rights to his music. In the intervening years Martin has continued to work in music studying jazz for 4 years at the American school of modern music in Paris and providing background music for the corporate world.

Artwork by Bradley Pinkerton.

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Esperanto

Vegas

LP | 1970 | UK | Reissue (BGP / Flying Dutchman)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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After the recent reissue of their first eponymous album, Favorite Recordings proudly presents Vegas, the second LP from Venezuelan band Esperanto. Rare and sought-after for many collectors, it was recorded in between Las Vegas and Caracas and originally released in 1981. Following bandleader Jorge Aguilar in his musical trip to the infamous American city bathing into flashing lights and vivid colors, we're invited to an excursion in Disco, Boogie and Jazz-Funk territories. Finally reissued, fully remastered, Vegas will be available as Gatefold Tip-On Vinyl LP. With great care and attention to details, Esperanto managed to create a very convincing sequel to their JazzFunk debuts. Vegas keeps indeed a perfect balance between various influences. Through energic disco beats with intense funky solos, catchy AOR-influenced songs, where Jorge delivers convincing vocal performance, or sunny jazz-funk slow jams, the album still reveals something quite authentic. And this feeling echoes surely the one that could have been felt by Jorge Aguilar while discovering USA on a trip - where it all started for the music he loves. Like sometimes a foreigner's enriching view on some local specialty, he surely brought with the band all his authenticity and young but vibrant experience while convincing at the same time major labels for distribution. With certain notoriety coming with the release of their first album, Jorge Aguilar and his drummer Pablo Matarazzo planned to go to Los Angeles for a few gigs. But once there, they realized their contact had to leave for Tina Turner's tour in Europe. Before that, he invited them to come along to Las Vegas and eventually meet musicians there. Luckily, the plan worked perfectly: Jorge came back to Los Angeles with a lot of contacts then moved to Boston and NYC before finally coming back to Caracas. He told: "I was so impressed with this trip that I told myself that one day I would return to Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The first tracks I did them in Los Angeles with Kenny More, James Gadson and other session musicians from that city. Later, I took the tracks to Caracas where the musicians of the band recorded overdubs. After that, I returned to Los Angeles to master with Bernie Grundman who was still working in his small studio at A & M records studios in Hollywood. As can be seen in the title of some of the songs like "Hollywood", "Vegas", "Kenny's Place", were only the translation of my experiences at the time."

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Esther Marrow

Newport News, Virginia

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Futuribile)

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Esther Marrow began singing professionally in the early 60s. Her big break came in 1965 when she was asked by Duke Ellington to take part in his ground-breaking Concert of Sacred Music at the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. Marrow toured with the Duke Ellington Band as well as Harry Belafonte and came to the attention of Bob Thiele who recorded and released this debut album on his Flying Dutchman label in 1969.

Musically, it’s a compelling mix of funk and soul, occupying similar terrain to Alice Clark’s great album that was released on Mainstream in 1972. For example, Jesse Stone’s ‘Money Honey’ is given a crunching funk arrangement and is one of three tracks that tempt collectors to pay big money for an original copy; ‘Walk Tall’ and ‘Chains Of Love’ are the other two. ‘Chains Of Love’ was originally recorded in Detroit by J.J. Barnes and became a Northern Soul classic. ‘Walk Tall’ is one of the album’s highlights and features music originally written by pianist Joe Zawinul and performed by Cannonball Adderley, with lyrics by James Rein and Morrow. It has become something of a jazz standard, but no version ever bettered this original track.

Add to the mix the lush string driven power of ‘Peaceful Man’, ‘Mama’ and a tilt at the classic ‘What A Wonderful World’ and you have a truly wonderful album.

Pressed on 180gm vinyl, we have remained faithful to the original pressing replicating the Flying Dutchman label style and gatefold sleeve.

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Eva Eva Eva

Love Me Please Forever

LP | 1971 | EU (Survival Research)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Pink colorations and disco pop confections abound on Eva Eva Eva’s self titled 1978 LP, which is the newest reissue on Futuribile in collaboration with Peer-Southern Productions. The LP possess a stunning sense of eclecticism and depth, with dazzling displays of diva dynamism proceeding over a range of textures and moods…shimmering disco, rustic blues, cinematic exotica, ripping rock’n’roll, and candy dipped funk and soul, with touches of cosmic synth occasionally accenting the mix. And sitting deep on the B-side is a wonderful Italian language version of “Stayin’ Alive.”

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Exciters

Black Beauty

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

Release: 1971 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Starting out as the Masterettes, a girl group formed by high school friends Brenda Reid, Carol Johnson, Lillian Walker and Sylvia Wilbur, the group switched focus and changed name after Wilbur was replaced by Brenda Reid’s husband, Herb Rooney, their breakthrough hit ‘Tell Him’ appearing in 1963 after Leiber & Stoller took charge. 1971’s Black Beauty, produced by Rooney, continued the post-L&S journey via the group’s own take of funky and melodic soul, approaching the style of the Staples Singers with plenty of emotive harmonies. If you like your soul switched on, hard-hitting and individual, you need Black Beauty in your collection.

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F.B.I.

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

F.B.I.

LP | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Wewantsounds)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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F.B.I…Funky Business Incorporated under the direction of Root Jackson, described as the Godfather of Britfunk with his 9-piece band. They caused a sensation on the British Funk scene in the 1970s. Regulars at Ronnie Scott s, the band also supported Kool & THE Gang and THE Temptations and toured with BEN E. King. This self-titled debut album was originally released in 1976 on Tony Visconti’s Good Earth label. Root Jackson first reissued the album (in a new sleeve) on his own Kongo Dance label in 1992, Kongo also first releasing “There’s Nothing Like This” by his nephew Omar. It was in 2001 Soul Brother Records reissued the album again (in it’s original sleeve) on both LP and CD.

F.B.I.’s rhythmic, soulful sound has drawn comparisons to the early Earth, Wind & Fire and has influenced generations of British R&B artists including Incognito, Brand NEW Heavies and Soul II Soul. Due to demand, the LP is back again on Soul Brother. It contains the rare groove classic “Talkin About Love” a multi paced track that is still very in demand today and a great version of 'Love Love Love' which was made famous by Donny Hathaway.

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Fairuz

Maarifti Feek

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Wewantsounds)

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Following the reissue last year of Fairuz's classic 1979 album "Wahdon", Wewantsounds pursue their exploration of great Lebanese music with the reissue of Fairuz's highly sought-after LP "Maarifti Feek," released in 1987. Recorded in Beirut around 1983-84, the album features the Diva's superb voice combined with Ziad Rahbani's jazz and funk orchestration, making it one of the most in-demand albums on the Arabic funk scene. The release will coincide with "Arab Divas," a major exhibition set in the prestigious Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) in Paris, celebrating the greatest singers from the Arab World and starting 13 May 2020.

One of the greatest singers of the Middle East, Fairuz started her career in Lebanon in the 50s and quickly established herself as the most renowned Diva in the Arabic world, playing the most prestigious venues in the world.

At the end of the 70s, Fairuz was at a turning point both professionally and personally. Her Husband Assi Rahbani, who, with his brother Elias, had penned her biggest successes, has suffered a stroke a few years earlier. This setback ultimately led to both the demise of their marriage and the end of their professionnal partnership. Enters Ziad Rahbani, Fairuz and Assi's son, a young musician, playwright and producer who had cut his teeth writing a handful of Fairuz's song - including her 1973 hit "Sa'alouni El Nas" - at just seventeen.

Ziad Rahbani swiftly took over from his father and uncle as the singer's musical director and composer and this fruitful association, which started in 1979 with the album "Wahdon,"
broke many new grounds for Fairuz with funkier rhythms and edgier lyrics. It was recorded at the same time as Rahbani's own 12 inch "Abu Ali" which became a sought-after disco classic in its own right.

The association between the two continued with a second album, "Maarifti Feek" ("Our Encounter"), recorded between 1983 and 84 in Beirut but only released in 1987. The album was another groundbreaking mix of influences ranging from the traditional arrangements of "Oudak Rannan" and "Ma Kdirt Nseet" to the brazilan flavour of "Version 1" via the synth funk of "Ouverture 83" and its follow up "Reprise 83". Also featured on the album is a beautiful remake of Joaquin Rodrigo's "Concerto de Aranjuez" in the form of a tribute to the lebanese capital, "Li Beirut."

This blend of Oriental grooves with jazz and funk orchestrations by Ziad Rahbani is a unique document of Fairuz's career development in the 80s and explains why "Maarifti Feek" is such a sought after album on the DJ and collector circuits which Wewantsounds is delighted to reissue for the first time since the album first came out.

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Fairuz

Wahdon

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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For The Love Of You / Everybody Knows Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Family Underground

7" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Power Funksion)

15,99 €*

7" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Ice City)

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Formed by Roland Treaudo and Manuel Herrera Jr, the Family Underground emerged from the rich musical tapestry of New Orleans. Despite their distinct upbringings in Baptist and Hispanic congregations, the band achieved widespread popularity. Securing a coveted Sunday residency at Whitey’s Devil’s Den, located in the heart of New Orleans, the band's dynamic performances led by Manuel on the grand piano and Roland on the mic drew in crowds that exceeded the 400-person capacity. Remarkably, this energetic scene continued until 4 am every Monday for over 250 consecutive weeks, all without the need for promotion or flyers. Amidst frequent tours and a bustling schedule across the Southern states, the band had limited time for recording. In 1975, at 'Cos' Matassa’s Warehouse Studio, they produced the single 'Everybody Knows'. The following year, their rendition of the Isley Brothers’ 'For The Love Of You' became a stripped-down classic, surpassing the original. Until now anyone wanting to own this piece of rare New Orleans funk and soul had to pay out nearly £150 for the pleasure, but for the first time in 49 years, the release has been officially licensed and lovingly reissued on heavyweight 7 inch vinyl, exclusively for RSD. An essential purchase for any lovers of rare soul and funk from the Deep South!

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Fate

I'm In Love Again

Fats Gaines Band presents Zorina

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ice City makes its return and it's another excursion into the world of obscure one-shot bands. Revered by crate-diggers worldwide, it's a long overdue 7" reissue of the elusive band Fate and its one and only record from 1982.

The dreamy "I'm in Love Again" is a rhodes-led, bass heavy groover crescendoing with an eyes-closed guitar solo, drenched in pure, raw passion.

Not to be undone by the A-side, flip the 45 over for the psych-soul slow burner "Without You Girl" for an extra dose of heart-melting emotion.

Icy City kicking off the year strong with another limited 7" that's not to be missed!

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Fats Gaines Band Presents Zorina

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Mad About)

I Don't Know / This Is A Blessing

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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lost 80s groover from Bay Area Soulster Fats Gaines is stepping out here with vocalist Zorina London!

Fats Gaines was a jazz musician and orchestra leader born in Kansas, who had a significant presence in the San Francisco Bay music scene from the early 1950s to the first half of the 1980s. He experimented with various musical genres throughout his career, including Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Funk, and Disco, but he always maintained the guiding presence of jazz in his music.

His debut on record occurred in 1952, and although he had a prolific career as a live musician, his discography output was relatively limited and scattered. He recorded only half a dozen singles until 1983, which can be attributed to various reasons, including the volatile nature of the music industry and the difficulty in finding record labels willing to record jazz and other less popular musical genres.

Despite his lack of commercial recognition, Fats Gaines is remembered by many as a talented saxophonist and orchestra leader who significantly contributed to the San Francisco Bay music scene. His music and legacy continue to be appreciated by jazz fans worldwide.

Louisiana born and creed: Zorina spent her formative years in San San Francisco Hunter Point district. She aspired to be an all-around entertainer; though her parents couldn't afford dance lessons, she hung around dance schools until the opportunity arose to show her dancing ability. Soon thereafter, she began dancing with various troupes and graduated as a leading dancer-choreographer for Kemo channel 20's variety program. She also began modelling professionally and won the Top Bay Area Model Award and the Knights of Honor Beauty Pageant in 1972. Also, during this time, she began working at San Francisco's Playboy Club, hoping for more opportunities and exposure. Besides her dancing ability, she exhibited her singing and acting abilities as well, with notables Carol Channing, comedian Prof. Irwin Corey and songstress Randy Crawford.

Currently, Zorina continues her career as a singer, actress, and human rights activist in Taiwan.

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Fay

7" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (P-Vine)

LP | 1981 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Fay's only work "This Is A Blessing" Originally released in 1981 has never been reissued in history but it was the finest and overlooked masterpiece of 80's city soul …p-vine would like to present 2 tracks from that album as 7inch EP! These tracks are edited by Michael Orr, who well known by "Spread Love" which has inpressive front cover, for just this release!

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Fay

This Is A Blessing

7" | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Arsivplak)

Release: 1981 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Fay Hill has been based in LA since the 1980s and is best known for her 2nd album "Island In My Mind" which was released in 1987 with a rich selection professional musicians and engineers from LA. This, her debut album "This Is A Blessing", released six years earlier in 1981, is by comparison a much more raw and spontaneous affair which in turn spotlights her powerful gospel vocals, and the bustling funk and soul scene of LA in the early 80s.

"I Don't Know You" (m5) is an album highlight produced by Michael ORR who will be familiar to Rare Groove followers along with its wonderful cutting guitar line. "I Know Who You Should See" (m2) and "Any Load You Can Handle" (m7) were also released as single-cut 7 inches at the time and are still in high demand.It's an album truly full of killer tunes, and finally seeing its first reissue in the world!

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Figen Han

Pisi Pisi / Haydi Bastir

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Mad About)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Incredibly cool & rare Turkish 45 from 1973 with super-groovy, psychedelic, jazzy, hot sounds reminding both Rita or Cal Tjader. Not to mention the cover artwork! You will Never find this original in more than VG+, no care what you’re willing to pay. Get this super reissue now and get your party on fire!!! Licensed 1000 copies press.

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Fisher

29,99 €*

Flame N' King & The Bold Ones

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A rare album, “Fisher” was originally released on the Nentu label in 1976. Think Grant Green meets Eddie Hazel.

This LP has it all: gorgeous Soul Jazz, wahed-out fuzz Rock, dirty, head-nodding Funk Rhythms. It's a monster psychedelic soul-funk instrumental album. This is less jazzy than the “Third Cup” and “The Next One Hundred Years”, released by Chicago’s Cadet label and more cosmic psych funk across both sides and gets super exploratory and trippy.

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Ain't Nobody Jivein' (Get Up Get Down) /Ho Happy Days Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition

7" | 1976 | UK | Reissue (N.Y.C.S.)

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Perhaps one of the most enigmatic of artists on the Rare Soul scene must be Flame N' King aka Oscar Wayne Richardson Jr, who ran his various labels independently since the mid ‘60s. It was a surprise when the group surfaced again with a fantastic uptempo New York dance track in 1976 on the tiny N.Y.C.S. records. "Ho Happy Day" found immediate favour with the Modern Soul crowd, but it took the next 30 years for it to eventually become a Modern Soul anthem and cross over to a wider audience.

These days "Ho Happy Day" can be heard at numerous venues across the world and is a bigger floor-filler now than it was back in the 1970s. We're delighted to finally re-issue this classic on the original N.Y.C.S. imprint and watch it find even more audiences in 2022. An original copy will cost circa £250 these days, so there's already a heavy demand for this long-awaited re-issue.

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Foster Sylvers

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Anagram / Elemental / Motown)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Brilliant funk-soul from 1973. Written by Leon Sylvers III, produced by a heavyweight line-up comprising Jerry Butler, Keg Johnson and Michael Viner. As with the majority of The Sylvers music from this period, the album has been heavily sampled. ‘Misdemeanour’ is a truly classic break and has been utilised by Madlib, Big Daddy Kane, Rodney P, The D.O.C, Pete Rock and many more. Danny Krivit edited the track in 2007, adding an acappella version on the front – still a big record with DJ’s. The Sylvers were a family from Los Angeles who were very successful during the 70’s and into the early 80’s, with chart hits – deep into pop-disco territory by then! – including ‘Boogie Fever’, ‘Hot Line’ and ‘High School Dance’. Official Mr Bongo reissue. Replica original artwork. Licensed from Pride Inc. 2006.!

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Four Tops

Still Waters Run Deep

44,99 €*

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Cinedelic)

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