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Release: 1979 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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It's Just Begun / Troglodyte Record Store Day 2024 Edition

The Jimmy Castor Bunch

7" | 1972 | UK | Reissue (RCA)

Release: 1972 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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What we gonna do right here is go back, way back, back into time…and one of the most sampled refrains in dance music history. A 7 inch double header of two of the biggest records from the Jimmy Castor Bunch, the 1 million plus selling ‘Troglodyte’, flipped with ‘It’s Just Begun’. This funk masterpiece lit up the Bronx in the ‘70’s and was the spark from where Hip Hop caught fire. Get in early and go in hard. Funk, Soul, Hip Hop and dance fans all need this beaut. Original RCA labels and sleeve, all remastered for 2024.

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The Jazz Clan

Dediction

LP | 1973 | UK | Reissue

24,99 €*

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Epic)

Release: 1973 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One of the rarest and most sought after South African recordings of the early 1970s, available again for the first time since its original South African release – the swinging township groove of The Jazz Clan’s 1973 debut LP, Dedication

Die-hard fans of South African jazz speak about The Jazz Clan in hushed tones. One of the dozens of South African groups who styled themselves as ‘jazz dignitaries’ – like the Jazz Giants, the Jazz Ambassadors, or the Jazz Ministers, for instance – their two widely separated studio albums for Gallo (Dedications and Makwenkwe, released in 1973 and 1976 respectively) are extremely hard to find, and were never repressed after their initial runs. Until now their work has graced neither re-release nor compilation. But they were no also-rans. They may have left a small recorded footprint, but it was an impressive one, epitomised by their hard-swinging 1973 debut, Dedication – a tough, swinging soul-jazz set with distinct African touches which is counted by those in the know as among the best South African jazz recordings of the era.

Once you dig down into the history of the group, this is no surprise: the players that comprised the Jazz Clan were veterans. And they thought big – their first incarnation during the 1960s had been as a 16-piece, and they had held down a residency at one of Nelson Mandela’s regular haunts, the Planet Hotel in Fordsburg. The original leader, drummer Gordon ‘Micky’ Mfandu, had been a regular on the Johannesburg jazz scene since the early 1960s and had recorded with figures including Gideon Nxumalo, and the famous Blue Notes; along with bassist Mongezi Velelo he had also been a member of the revered Soul Giants unit. Baritone player Cornelius Khumalo had also played with Chris McGregor and the Blue Notes in the pit band of the musical play Mr Paljas, and had also recorded with township legend Zakes Nkosi. Also in the line-up, and handling most writing duties on this disc, was the great trumpeter Peter Segona – a quicksilver hornsman, Segona later sought exile in Europe, where he played with musical luminaries across the continent including Chris McGregor’s Brotherhood of Breath, Cymande, and Manu Dibango.

By the 1970s Mfandu was dead, murdered in Soweto, and the group had consolidated as a septet – the late drummer is memorialised here on closer ‘Micky’. South African jazz was moving toward electrified funk and bump, and the new township style of Dollar Brand was just around the corner. But Dedication captures the acoustic jazz sound of the early 1970s in its pomp – a handful of tightly wound songs jostling for space, blending uptempo soul-jazz sensibilities with Latin influences and pronounced township jazz accents, the latter especially audible in Dimpie Tshabalala’s piano vamps, Jeff Mpete’s pattering hi-hat emphases, and the unmistakably South African swagger and dip of the horns on cuts like ‘Rabothata’. It is music on the brink of a transition, looking ahead but still dedicated to the sound of the golden years, and it could have been made nowhere else on earth but in Soweto.'

Transferred from the master tapes by Gallo in South Africa. Mastered for release by D&M. Pressed at Pallas. Fully licensed from Gallo South Africa.

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The Jacksons

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Peoples)

The J.B.'s

Food for thought

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Peoples)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180g vinyl ... sampled by Erick Sermon, Pete Rock, Pharcyde ... incl. the all-time classic "pass the peas"

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The J.B.'s

Food for thought

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Peoples)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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limited edition Colored Vinyl ! ... sampled by Erick Sermon, Pete Rock, Pharcyde ... incl. the all-time classic "pass the peas"

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The J.B.'s

Food For Thought

2LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (T-Neck)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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... incl. the all-time classic "pass the peas"

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The Isley Brothers

Isleys Live

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Impeach The President Clear Vinyl Edition

The Honey Drippers

7" | 1974 | UK | Reissue (Alaga U.S.)

24,99 €*

Release: 1974 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Impeach The President Black Vinyl Edition

The Honey Drippers

7" | 1974 | UK | Reissue (Alaga U.S.)

Release: 1974 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

The Headhunters

God Make Me Funky

The Harvey Scales & Seven Seas

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited edition for Record Store Day 2017!

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Trying To Survive / Bump Your Thang Record Store Day 2023 Edition

7" | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Magic Touch)

Swivel Your Hips Part 1&2 Record Store Day 2023 Edition

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A must have double sider from Harvey Scales & The Seven Seas, containing two of the rarest tracks from their much sought after back catalogue. Originals have sold for eye watering sums of over £1700 in the past, attaining to its rarity but also the sheer quality of the music pressed into its grooves. ‘Trying To Survive’ is one of the great social-consciousness anthems and a slice of pure lyrical genius, whilst ‘Bump Your Thang’ hits with a heavy funk workout, channelling James Brown-esque energy in Chicago shoes. Red label version original black sleeve.

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The Gaturs

7" | 1972 | UK | Reissue (Gatur)

Second Best (Is Never Enough) Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 1972 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This masterful slab of Louisiana loveliness from Willie Tee’s band The Gaturs, gets a much called for reissue. By far the rarest of the Gaturs’ releases, the only copy for sale on Discogs would set you back the princely sum of £2500. A fiery funk workout from the New Orlean’s band, exquisitely tight, unquestionably absorbing – they don’t get much better than this. Green label version original black sleeve.

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The Finishing Touch

12" | 1974 | UK | Reissue (Brookside Music)

11,99 €*

We Shall See Him As He Is Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 1974 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Philly Groove and Brookside are back at it! This time with a remix edit of Finishing Touch - 'Second Best (Is Never Enough)'. Side A gets a Mike Maurro Remix, edited down to a DJ friendly 7'' version and the B Side contains the original single version. Pressed on limited edition blue vinyl 7'' for the collectors.

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The Family Tree

LP | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Cheri)

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Cheri Records is excited to unveil the reissue of The Family Tree's spiritual disco rarity, 'We Shall See Him As He Is.' Originally released in 1979, this gospel-disco gem has transcended time to become a sought-after treasure in the realm of soulful digging treats, paying homage to the vibrant gospel disco scene of Baltimore. With an original copy fetching prices exceeding $300. We present the opportunity to own this gospel rarity including the tracks 'Psalm 150' and a killer disco version of Stevie Wonder’s 'As' on a heavyweight vinyl album. Remastered and presented with the original striking album cover, this release is a special edition for Record Store Day, a testament to the enduring impact of The Family Tree's gospel disco masterpiece.

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The Family Circle

Familiy Circle

You're An Angel / Walking In My Shadow

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Family Circle’s 1973 LP draws a tight ring around the most beguiling soul tropes of its era, with its full house of ambitious players and hook-laden originals. Newark, New Jersey’s Simmons siblings—George, James, Mary, Don, and David—rallied around journeyman arranger George Andrews and business maven/producer Randy Irwin, whose industry ties brought studio luminaries into the Simmons orbit: session guitar giant Cornell Dupree, guitarist/songwriter Billy Vera, and the inimitable Bernard “Pretty” Purdie on drums. Charles Simmons’ “Well Runs Dry” dipped several toes into Jackson 5-saturated waters, while “I Hope You Really Love Me” stayed together with the Al Green ethos. Where the bowling, basketball, and karate-obsessed Simmons fivesome was hitching to—thumbs unfurled and dressed to impress in Central Park on Family Circle’s back cover—is anyone’s guess, but their sparkling, layered sound, gospel-honed vocal chops, and instantly relatable melodies should’ve dropped them off on everybody’s turntable. Give Family Circle a lift, drive ‘em around awhile.

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The Essence Of Life

7" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Stream)

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All We Need Is Another Chance

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Essence of Life was formed in 1973 in Charlotte North Carolina at Johnson C Smith University.

Towan Butler and Craig Young were basketball players on scholarship who were singing in the shower after practice, when a man named Jock Johnson who was a business major who had graduated heard Towan and Craig singing in the shower and asked if we would like to be in a singing group that he was putting together, if we did he asked us to meet him later that evening at a location on campus.
When we arrived we were introduced to Jerry Johnson, who is Jacque brother, Kenny Lock and Larry Graves and Essence Of Life was formed.
Essence Of Life has performed with such groups as Blue Magic, The Whispers and The Barkays to name a few.

Essence Of Life sang and danced their way into the hearts of fans all over the United States spreading love through high impact performances.

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The Escorts

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Alithia)

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Alithia)

The Escorts

3 Down 4 To Go

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1983 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

The Entertainers

35,99 €*

This World Is Full Of Injustice Record Store Day 2022 Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1983 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Entertainers, a Miami soul band led by singer Earl Dawkins, released their debut single "Livin' For The Summer" in 1980, which became a smash hit. The Entertainers' first album, "Livin' For The Summer," was released three years later in 1983, and is being reissued in analog format with a Japanese obi. The album features an exquisite selection of soul-freaks' favorite covers, including "Hot On A Thang" by Chai Lights, "I'm in love with you" by Bobby Patterson, and "I won't cry anymore" and "What are we gonna do" by Turley Richards, as well as the aforementioned "Livin' For The Summer, The original songs, including the aforementioned "Livin' For The Summer," are also excellent blue-eyed soul music.

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The Elcados

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Afrodelic)

12" | 1973 | US (East End)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The ultra-rare masterpiece by Elcados originally released by EMI-Nigeria in 1973 and recorded by Kayode Salami. A top shelf heavyweight Afro-Psych Funk-Rock. A real gem. Featuring 'Ku Mai Da Hankan’

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The Doobie Brothers

Long Train Running

Release: 1973 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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LP | 1973 | US | Original (Aware)

The Counts

Love Sign

Release: 1973 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

The Corner Gang

Stone Out Of Your Mind

He Gave Me Nothing To Lose

Release: 1976 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Another heavyweight release from the vaults of the legendary tax scam label TSG comes this reissue of The Corner Gang’s Stone Out Of Your Mind. Living up to the striking haze of the album’s sleeve, here are nine tracks of energetic pop and sweet soul packed with enough heat to ward off the coldest of winters. Album highlight “The Music Of Your Mind” hits the sweet-spot of the record with its chugging bassline, funk guitars and snarling vocals bouncing off the walls.

By the time the needle reaches the end of the groove, and it finally dawns on you that the album cover may have pinched an idea or two from Jimmy Mcgriff’s At The Organ, the band and its anonymous members have packed up their instruments and disappeared without a trace. P-vine is thrilled to be reissuing Stone Out of Your Mind on vinyl with a limited run for the first time since its original release in 1976. It is also newly remastered and fitted with an iconic Japanese obi strip.

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The Clark Sisters

LP | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Westbound)

23,74 €* 24,99 € -5%

All Alone By The Telephone / Body Language

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Clark Sisters' fourth album for Westbound's Sound Of Gospel label is the one that pushed them firmly towards the crossover market. Whilst there was traditional soul-based gospel fare on tracks like 'My Cup Runneth Over' they hustled onto the dance floor on disco-influenced gems like 'My Life Is Complete With Jesus' and 'Everything Is Gonna Be Alright'. The Clark Sisters were one of the great gospel groups and also part of a great gospel dynasty. Their mother was the great Mattie Moss Clark, and their uncle was Bill Moss. Written, produced and arranged by core member Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark, the album features instrumental contributions from famous Detroit soul names such as Melvin Davis and the Counts' Leroy Emmanuel. Although the Clark Sisters are one of the biggest-selling gospel groups of all time, this is the first time "He Gave Me Nothing To Lose" has been reissued since it was originally released in 1979. It's time to go back to church via the dancefloor.

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The Checkmates Ltd.

7" | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

18,99 €*

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Capprells & Sul Brothers Band

The Inner Thumb

7" | 1970 | UK | Reissue (Psychedelic Breaks & Beats)

Overdrive – Rock/Jazz - Party

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Brand new label, Psychedelic Breaks & Beats, aims to uncover the rarest of rare breaks and beats and kicks off with two absolute diamonds. The pick for side A was inspired by DJ Bee, cutting up doubles of the original on Twitch, “Close Your Eyes” by The Capprells & Sul Brothers Band is a drum heavy funk banger – original copies on the Bano label go for £200+ Flip to side B for the eclectic “Soul Submarine” by The Inner Thumb aka DJMeDJYou lifted from the soundtrack "Soul Ecstasy” or should I say fake soundtrack, as the movie never existed! As played by Kenny Dope in one of his funk mixes – this label is gonna produce some collectable 45s don’t sleep! Original label art by graffiti artist, Opium, from Italy.

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The Bridge

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Sommor)

LP+CD | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Schema)

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First ever vinyl reissue of this fabulous kraut, jazz-funk / fusion / rare grove / library album from 1972, originally released on the budget Tempo label from Germany. Lots of fuzzy distorted organ & Fender Rhodes courtesy of Kristian Schultze (pre-Passport) plus the mighty Pawel Jazerbski on bass and Joe Nay (Tete Montoliu, Roland Kirk, Blue Note Club…) on drums.
Master tape sound, original artwork and insert with liner notes.

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The Braen's Machine

Temi Ritmici E Dinamici

Rock Creek Park / Gut Level

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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“Temi ritmici e dinamici” offers brighter, less psychedelic atmospheres, leaving room to beat sounds,
to a swinging rhythm section, to the Hammond organ and even to moog and synthesizers. Despite a
lighter and an almost purely entertaining context, the album also allows for experimentation, as can be
heard in the two songs that close both sides: “Esercizi Ginnici” and “Aspetti Grotteschi”.

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The Blackbyrds

7" | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Expansion)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Matsuli Music)

The Beaters

Harari

27,54 €* 28,99 € -5%

Iwishcan William Record Store Day 2020 Edition

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Excellent reissue of this amazing LP by the South African super group. Check the tunes ''Harari'' and 'Thiba Kamoo'', super groovy arrangements and tight cohesion between Alec Khaoli on bass guitar and Sipho Mabuse on drums, laced with the soaring vocals and guitar play by Selby Ntuli. Tip! The Beaters – Harari was released in 1975. After changing their name, Harari went into the studio late in 1976 to record their follow-up, Rufaro / Happiness. In 1976 they were voted South Africa’s top instrumental group and were in high demand at concert venues across the country. Comprising former schoolmates guitarist and singer Selby Ntuli, bassist Alec Khaoli, lead guitarist Monty Ndimande and drummer Sipho Mabuse, the group had come a long way from playing American-styled instrumental soul in the late sixties to delivering two Afro-rock masterpieces. Before these two albums the Beaters had been disciples of ‘Soweto Soul’ – an explosion of township bands drawing on American soul and inspired by the assertive image of Stax and Motown’s Black artists. The Beaters supported Percy Sledge on his 1970 South African tour (and later Timmy Thomas, Brook Benton and Wilson Pickett). But their watershed moment was their three month tour of Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) where they were inspired by the strengthening independence struggle and musicians such as Thomas Mapfumo who were turning to African influences. On their return, the neat Nehru jackets that had been the band’s earliest stage wear were replaced by dashikis and Afros. “In Harari we rediscovered our African-ness, the infectious rhythms and music of the continent. We came back home inspired! We were overhauling ourselves into dashiki-clad musicians who were Black Power saluting and so on.” Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, talking of the band’s time spent on tour in the (then) Rhodesian township from where they took their name. As well as expressing confident African politics, Alec Khaoli recalled, they pioneered by demonstrating that such messages could also be carried by “...happy music. During apartheid times we made people laugh and dance when things weren’t looking good.” The two albums capture the band on the cusp of this transition. One the first album Harari, Inhlupeko Iphelile, Push It On and Thiba Kamoo immediately signal the new Afro-centric fusion of rock, funk and indigenous influences. Amercian soul pop is not forgotten with Love, Love, Love and, helped along by Kippie Moeketsi and Pat Matshikiza a bump-jive workout What’s Happening concludes the album. The second album Rufaro pushes the African identity and fusion further, with key tracks Oya Kai (Where are you going?), Musikana and Uzulu whilst the more pop-styled Rufaro and Afro-Gas point to where Harari were headed to in years to come. The popularity and sales generated by these two classic albums saw them signed by Gallo and release just two more albums with the original line-up before the untimely death of Selby Ntuli in 1978. Whilst they went on to greater success, even landing a song in the US Billboard Disco Hot 100 in 1982, it was never the same again. “Harari’s music still speaks directly to one of my goals as a younger artist: to express myself as an African without pretending that I don’t have all these other musical elements – classical, jazz, house – inside me.” (Thandi Ntuli, niece of Selby Ntuli).

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The 3 Pieces

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Rogue Cat Resounds)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Record Store Day 2020 Release. Full printed sleeve - black 12” vinyl. Washington collective, The 3 Pieces, privately-pressed Iwishcan William on their own DL Records in 1982. Is it soul, rap, jazz, go-go, funk, electro, or educational? By nature of its birthplace and date of birth, it`s all of those. Synths shimmer in harp-like glissando. The bass grumbles, rumbles, machine-made. The beat pops and locks. The whole thing grooving and exuding positivity. One part the cosmic funk of say Cloud One`s Patty Duke. Another, the balearic chug of Will Powers` Adventures In Success. Like Brother D it looks to “agitate, educate, and organize”, and stirs in the sentiments of Razzy`s I Hate Hate. Imagine if the Last Poets jammed with sister Sarah Webster Fabio. Keys parp like car horns, a real trumpet blows a Don Cherry solo, but the track really revolves around its sweet Sesame Street call-and-response chorus: “I wish love. I can love. I will love. I am love.”

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LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Gordy)

Solid Rock

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Gordy)

Sky's The Limit

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Elemental)

Psychedelic Shack

40,99 €*

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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All Directions

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Affection/Defection Clear Vinyl Edition

Teleclere

LP | 1983 | US | Reissue (Tidal Waves Music)

Affection/Defection Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Rare Seattle Electro-Funk Boogie
Originally Released & Privately Pressed in 1983
First ever vinyl reissue
180g Clear vinyl limited to 100 copies (lita Exclusive)
A central figure in Seattle’s fading disco scene, radio DJ, producer, engineer, writer and multi-instrumentalist…Tony Benton was the driving force behind the Seattle soul-funk sound during the late 70s & 80s. Starting off his career at the age of ten he learned how to play the piano and then finally got to take a music class in the 7th grade. Having access to an electric piano made him fall in love with the thought that he could make his own music. At the age of 16 Tony and his friends already formed their first band called 'Crystal Clear' and were making up songs in his basement. Things would really start of when Tony Benton teamed up with his group to form the avant-boogie group Teleclere who went on to release their first single in 1982 (Fantasy Love / Ultra Groove). That’s when Tony started playing all of the other instruments and thus earning him the title ‘multi-instrumentalist’. Teleclere was all about creating and performing original music, there was no music scene in Seattle at that time for a black artist or group who played original compositions. Rap-music was also emerging and clubs slowly started to switch from live performances to deejays. Through the success of their independent EP release, Teleclere followed up a year later with their Affection/Defection album which created a serious hype. This gave them the chance to regularly open at concerts for national artists in halls and clubs. They played at nightclubs, bars, festivals, private parties and did mini tours in the Washington State cities & Canada…including opening for Grammy-award winning soul-star Peabo Bryson (performing for a crowd of 3,000 in their hometown Seattle) Sadly, radio would not play their music so folks never really had the chance to hear it unless they saw them perform live (they always won the crowd over). To add insult to injury, venues and the likes started to mainly book cover bands playing top 40 music. Disappointed by this Tony Benton became a radio personality but would continue to record and perform under the name 'Teleclere' with various players and vocalists for many years to come. Only a handful of his tracks recorded were released in the end. Thankfully we are left with the unique audio-document that is the Affection/Defection LP. The album took the scene by storm in 1983 and sounds like a sci-fi space odyssey unfolding on an intergalactic dance floor…a chopped and slapped slice of 80ies electro-funk, sensual soulful serenades, pulses of Innervisions-worthy bass, top of the line vocals and a plethora of vocoder magic. Also included is the hit ‘Steal Your Love’ that was featured on the acclaimed 2014 Light In The Attic compilation ‘Wheedle’s Groove Volume II: Seattle Funk, Modern Soul And Boogie 1972-1987’. Tidal Waves Music (in collaboration with the Numero Group) now proudly presents the first ever vinyl reissue of this fantastic private pressed Seattle electronic soul/funk album (originally released in 1983 on Telemusic Productions). This rare record (original copies tend to go for large amounts on the secondary market) is now finally back available as a limited 180g vinyl edition (500 copies) complete with the original artwork and obi strip.

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Teleclere

LP | 1983 | US | Reissue (Tidal Waves Music)

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ted Coleman Band

Taking Care Of Business

Come With Me / Lost In Amazonia

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Conjuring up flashes of the masterly mellow tones heard in Roy Ayers and Billy Wooten’s local jazz funk, P-VINE’s Rare Groove will revisit New Jersey, a series favourite location, for a joyous and unassuming record of vibraphone grooves and smooth Jazz. Taking Care of Business was originally released in 1980 and marked the debut for Ted Coleman, a musician whose craft extended beyond the box and took the reins of not only its production work, but also the fetching typography design on the cover jacket. In fact, Coleman’s careful architecture oversees all aspects of this release, and whether it’s his soothing voice breathing life into his graciously composed lyrics or skillful musings on his percussive instrument of choice, it’s a record built with the richest materials that has stood the test of time. Includes a Japanese obi strip.

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Tania Maria

7" | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Diggers Dozen)

Tampa

Don't Fight The Feeling

LP | 1979 | JP | Reissue (HMV Record Shop)

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Available for the first time ever on 7-inch, Diggers Dozen presents this off the radar, jazz laced, disco funk gem. Originally only featured on an obscure Florida based radio station compilation LP released in 1978.

Tampa formed together in 1977 to be a house band at the most popular nightclub in Tampa Bay, generally playing covers as well as playing their own material in a variety of styles from rock to funk and disco.
At this time the local radio station in Florida WXTB-FM 97.9 Clearwater also know as 98 Rock, called out to musicians in the Tampa Bay area requesting for songs to feature on a compilation album showcasing local talented musicians, as well as being a fund raising project with all profits donated to the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary.
Tampa decided to record and submit a track “Don’t Fight The Feeling” for the radio stations request. They were happily surprised to find out that it made the cut. Over two hundred groups in the Tampa Bay area submitted songs. “Don’t Fight The Feeling” was one out of the ten songs selected to feature on the compilation titled “The 98 Rock Album”.
Soon after this period the seven piece band played all over the Tampa Bay area gigging generally 50 weeks in a year between 1979-1984. The band recorded around a dozen original songs. “Don’t Fight The Feeling” was the only track to ever be released and make it on to record. The other songs recorded sadly have been long lost.
Now this marvellous track is officially and finely issued on 7” for the first time, including superb re-edit magic on the flip side by The Mighty Zaf.

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Tadao Inoue

Dancing Shadows

39,99 €*

12" | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Freestyle)

Release: 1979 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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* A city pop masterpiece with the participation of gorgeous players such as Jun Fukamachi, Masayoshi Takanaka, Tsugutoshi Goto, Jun Sato, and Nobu Saito.

The reissue of Tadao Inoue’s original album “DANCING SHADOWS” released in 1979 has been decided!

Former member of Jackey Yoshikawa and Blue Comets, composed of the theme song “Sorrow / Warrior” of the movie version “Mobile Suit Gundam” series.

In addition, the solo album “DANCING SHADOWS” released in 1979 by Tatsuo Inoue, who has various talents such as participating as a saxophonist in Tatsuro Yamashita’s work.

This is a city pop masterpiece with the participation of gorgeous players such as Jun Fukamachi, Masayoshi Takanaka, Tsugutoshi Goto, Jun Sato, and Nobu Saito.

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T.J. Johnson

Pretty Lady

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Wewantsounds)

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One more drop from the Switch label vaults - another killer UK disco-boogie gem from T.J. Johnson, originally released in in 1982 and recorded at the legendary Landsdowne Studios!

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Sylvia

Sweet Stuff

33,99 €*

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

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soul Classic BY Soul and Hip Hop Godmother Sylvia Robinson, Released IN 1975 on her Vibration Label and reissued on Vinyl for the first Time IN Decades, With Bonus Tracks.

Wewantsounds is delighted to reissue Sylvia Robinson's super rare soul LP released in 1975 on her Vibration label, part of her All-Platinum/Stang/Turbo empire. A few years later, she would launch Sugarhill Records and put hip hop on the map with "Rapper's Delight" in 1979 and "The Message" in 1982. "Sweet Stuff" features several Sylvia cult classics including "Private Performance," "Soul Je T'aime", a cover of Serge Gainsbourg's "Je T'aime Moi Non Plus" and the mellow favourite "Sho Nuff Boogie" recorded with The Moments. As bonus tracks, the release features "Sho Nuff Boogie, Part 2" which only came out as the single's b-side at the time and the long version of "Soul Je T'aime", all packaged in the album's original artwork. Born and raised in New York, Sylvia Robinson began recording at a young age under the name "Little Sylvia" in the early 1950s. She gained exposure when she teamed up with Mickey Baker scoring a hit in 1956 with "Love Is Strange" as Mickey & Sylvia. She went on to record many singles during the late 50s and 60s before setting up her own label, All Platinum Records in 1966 followed by Stang Records and Vibration. Through these labels, she had several hit records in the 70s as a producer including The Moments' "Love On A Two Way Street" and Shirley & Co's "Shame Shame Shame". ? Sylvia Robinson continued to record as a solo artist shortening her name as 'Sylvia'. She got a massive hit of her own with "Pillow Talk" in 1973, a song she'd originally penned with Al Green in mind. The song went to nr 3 in the charts and started a string of other hits over the next few years. In 1973 she covered Serge Gainsbourg's 1969 megahit "Je T'aime Moi Non Plus" renaming it here "Soul Je T'Aime" and duetting with Fania Records' Latin soul singer Ralfi Pagan. ? The following year was also busy for the singer and producer with three singles that went to the R&B chart: the Soul Ballad "Alfredo", the Funky "Private Performance" and "Sho Nuff Boogie," sung with The Moments. They are all featured on the album "Sweet Stuff" which was released in 1975. Interestingly the song "Sweet Stuff" notoriously sampled by J Dilla for "Crushin'" doesn't appear on this album even if "Sho Nuff Boogie" sounds very much like a forerunner of the song with its similar languorous pace and almost identical melody. "Sweet Stuff" is packed with other tasty soul songs including "I Can't Help It", "The Notion" and "Love Is The Only Thing." Four years later in 1979, Sylvia Robinson would make another genius move with the launch of Sugarhill Records and the Sugarhill Gang's single "Rapper's Delight" which would revolutionize music and almost single-handedly launch hip hop but that's another chapter of Sylvia Robinson's life. Wewantsounds is delighted to reissue one of her rarest albums from her best 70s period for the first time in decades and make it available on vinyl.

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Sylvia Striplin

Give Me Your Love

LP | 1981 | UK | Reissue (Expansion)

Release: 1981 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sylvia Striplin is NY based jazz, soul, and R&B singer who is also well known as a member of Ladies of the Eighties which is led byRoy Ayers. This is her only solo album which was released from Roy's label "Uno Melodic" in 1981 and P-vine are so proud of releasing this finest rare groove as limited 180g heavyweight double LPs with OBI-strip! all tracks have been newly remastered.

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Sylvia Striplin

Give Me Your Love

Release: 1981 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1973 | EU (Future Shock)

Sylvia

Pillow Talk

Dance (Disco Heat) / You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)

Release: 1973 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Often credited as the “Mother of Hip-hop”, Sylvia Robinson was a seminal blues-turned-soul singer, producer, and writer who released a slew of sultry and sensually charged records in the 1970s as a solo act and in the duo Mickey & Sylvia. Pillow Talk remains her most intoxicating work; a steamy bedroom funk record featuring her illustrious breathy, intimate vocals embedded with silky acoustic guitars, lush orchestral strings, piloted by a series of soft, subtle, and seductive clubby rhythms that still sounds fresh and entrancing today.

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Sylvester

12" | 1978 | US (Fantasy)

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1978 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ you make me feel (mighty real)

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Sylvers

The Sylvers II

Back For A Taste Of Your Love

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This is masterpiece. And we mean it. Beautiful, golden-era soul written by Leon Sylvers III, produced by Jerry Butler and Keg Johnson. 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’. This is the groups second album, from 1973, and is one of their strongest. Opening with the awesome mid-tempo ‘We Can Make It If We Try’ the record moves
through funk, boogie and deep soul moods, finishing on a hazy, acapella version of The Beatles ‘Yesterday’. The Sylvers always provide a goldmine of samples. This album has been flipped by Madlib (for MF DOOM), Homeboy Sandman, 50 Cent, Ghostface Killah, Black Milk, Roc Marciano, David Banner & 9th Wonder and more. Official Mr Bongo reissue. Replica original artwork. Licensed from Pride Inc. 2006.

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Syl Johnson

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Fat Possum)

30,99 €*

I Love You / House Of Fun And Love

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Classic soul album, sampled by the likes of IAM, RZA & Ghostface!

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Sweet Mixture

7" | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Discs Of Fun And Love)

12,99 €*

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Alive)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Discs Of Fun and Love are back and incredibly happy to announce the second release “House of Fun and Love” by Sweet Mixture. A fully licensed and remastered issue of this holy grail crossover record.
Originally recorded in 1973 at Ron Rice’s Bazar Studios in Chicago, Sweet Mixture’s “House of Fun and Love” is a sensational crossover holy grail with the slower smooth A side “I Love You” (perfect for those after hour listens). This hyper-rare record has been trading hands for around £1000 in the last few years so we are incredibly pleased to release the fully licensed and remastered issue to the world. Fully licensed from Ron’s family and remastered by Grammy nominated mastering house the Carvery for this release and the record comes in another striking company sleeve.
"Finally out again on a 45, from discs of fun and love" - Gilles Peterson
"Very excited to hear this magnificient and super rare record is being reissued. Don't sleep on the beautiful House Of Fun and Love" - Waxist

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Swamp Dogg

Rat On

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Giving You Love / Sassy Lady Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Superior Elevation

7" | 1985 | UK | Reissue (Selector Series)

Togetherness Is Always A Good Venture - Tambourine Party Volume 2

Release: 1985 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Genre-busting re-issue label Selector is delighted to unveil the reissue of Superior Elevation's soulful obscurity, 'Giving You Love.' Originally released in 1985, this cherished gem hails from the heart of Lake Charles, Louisiana, encapsulating the band's profound connection to the soulful roots of their hometown. In the realm of rare finds, Superior Elevation's 'Giving You Love' stands as an elusive treasure. Original copies are virtually impossible to find, turning this reissue into an invaluable opportunity for collectors and soul music enthusiasts alike. The scarcity of the original release, coupled with its intrinsic soulful sophistication, makes this reissue a must-have addition for those searching for killer dancefloor obscurity. Selector Series is proud to present this soulful masterpiece on a limited edition 7-inch vinyl record, remastered and pressed on heavyweight vinyl. This reissue features new artwork including a captivating new company sleeve and redesigned labels, paying homage to the visual aesthetic of the original 1985 release.

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Super Elcados

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Strut)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Official Mr Bongo reissue of the ultra-rare album by ‘Super Elcados’. A fusion of heavyweight Nigerian funk, soul & disco, originally released by EMI Nigeria in 1976.
The ‘Super Elcados’ (and ’Elcados’ on other recordings) recorded three albums in the mid and late-70’s, this is their first. It was followed by ‘This World Is Full Of Injustice’ and ‘What Ever You Need’.
Licensed from Geoffrey Johnson (Elcados), courtesy of PMG, with special thanks to Dave Hill for his help!

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Sun Ra

Discipline 27-II

27,99 €*

LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (Fast Track)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited edition for Record Store Day 2017!

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Sugar Billy

Super Duper Love

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Hot Casa)

Sue Barker

26,99 €*

Pop Music Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Fantastic and rare Soul-Jazz album recorded in Adelaide (Australia) in 1976. Originally pressed and released on Crest records and fully licensed by the Hot Casa team to reissue it on a deluxe 180g vinyl.
Sue Barker is a Jazz singer from the 70s – and one who isn't afraid of picking up a bit of Soul. Most of the album features covers from Duke Ellington to Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield or even James Brown!
Actually this is more than just a vocal album, there’s a lot of space for instrumental solo from her top Adelaide musicians team. She gets hip small combo of seven musicians backing that match all the right inflections in her vocals – jazzy when needed, more southern Soul at other points – often with more of a 60s acoustic mode than the sorts of more-electric and groovy instrumentation others singers of the time were using. Arrangements are by Grahame Conlon, the guitarist in the group.
A classic Soul-Jazz album finally available to everybody…

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Structure

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Sommor)

25,99 €*

7" | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Motherlode)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Cool library-styled French album from 1970. Psychedelic, proggy jazz-funk with Brazilian/Bossa touches! Groovy flute by Bernard Wystraëte plus heavy bass, drums (by André Ceccarelli), violin, occasional fuzz-wah guitar and Urszula Dudziak-like scat vocals. In 1970, the AFA label asked flautist Bernard Wystraëte to register a “pop” album after the worldwide impact of progressive bands like Aphrodite’s Child and Jethro Tull. Bernard recruited some of his friends who were professional musicians and Structure was born. He wrote a collection of songs influenced by progressive rock, jazz and Brazilian music. The “Pop Music” album was recorded live in the studio to give a “live show” feel. It was released later that year housed in a superb psychedelic sleeve. The band even toured across France and several countries at the same time that Bernard and other Structure members started backing famous French singer Marie Laforêt live. After the good reception given to the album, another label asked Bernard to record a Structure 45. “Dilatation” / “Scale” was released under a new line-up. Both tracks of this 45 are included as bonus tracks on the Digital Download version and the CD.

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Stratus

Girl / Wild Woman

LP | 1970 | US | Reissue (Reprise)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Stratus were a cross-genre rock band formed around 1974 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, led by Robert Ackley. Originally recorded in 1976 at Wildwood Recording Studios, an embellished description of a basement in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. This release was funded by a local dentist and promoted by ‘Cathy’, Ackley’s muse and inspiration for the release and the track ‘Girl’ in particular. Only 1000 copies were ever pressed, the majority of which were subsequently distributed by the band at shows as pseudo-business cards, with many pristine original copies as a result becoming lost to time. The tracks have since resurfaced in Europe many years later, much to the surprise and joy of Ackley himself. Remastered from one of the last remaining mint condition original presses, this release is a must for all collectors of blue eyed soul and AOR rarities. This reissue marks the first release in 7” format since its 1976 debut. ‘Girl’ is a glorious soulful, jazz fusion rarity, replete with glorious drum breaks and affecting vocal and keyboard melodies. - https://s.disco.ac/ogbanflbkeaw ‘Wild Woman’ on the other hand is a classic 70s psychgarage rock jam that has remained unheard since it’s original release. - https://s.disco.ac/adbptpbxsebk

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Stovall Sisters

The Stovall Sisters

Release: 1970 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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includes all time soul classic 'Hang On In There'!

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LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Motown)

Talking Book

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Finally back in print on 180g vinyl.
Limited vinyl LP repressing featuring Braille inscriptions originally available only on the album's rare first pressing. This reissue is newly remastered from original analog. Talking Book is the fifteenth album by Stevie Wonder, originally released in 1972. "You Are the Sunshine of My Life", hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 and earned Stevie his first Grammy Award. The album's first single, "Superstition", also hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts. Sandwiched between the release of Music of My Mind and Innervisions, Talking Book saw Wonder enjoying more artistic freedom from Motown. Guest appearances include Jeff Beck, Ray Parker, Jr., David Sanborn, and Buzz Feiten. The sound of the album is sharply defined by Wonder's keyboard work, especially with the synthesizers he incorporated, giving a funky edge to tracks like "Maybe Your Baby". His use of the Hohner clavinet model C on "Superstition" is widely regarded as one of the definitive tracks featuring the instrument.

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LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Motown)

Talking Book

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Vinyl Lovers)

Talking book

27,54 €* 28,99 € -5%

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180g remastered reissue

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3LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Motown)

Songs In The Key Of Life

52,99 €*

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180g vinyl

- "Love's in Need of Love Today" sampled by Blackstreet for "Love's in Need",
Busta Rhymes & Erykah Badu for "One",
George Michael for "Love's in Need of Love Today",
Kwame for "Can U Feel It?" and
X-Clan for "Ooh Baby"

- "Sir Duke" sampled by A Tribe Called Quest for "Footprints" and
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince for "Let's Get Busy Baby"

- "I Wish" sampled by Will Smith for "Wild Wild West"

- "Knocks Me off My Feet" sampled by Ja Rule for "Thug Lovin'" and
ODB for "Shimmy Shimmy Ya"

- "If It's Magic" sampled by Craig Mack for "Making Moves with Puff"

- "Ordinary Pain" sampled by Erykah Badu for "Penitentiary Philosophy"

- "Pastime Paradise" sampled by Coolio for "Gangsta Paradise",
Cru for "Up North",
Gangsta Blac for "Blaze Up Anotha One",
Mary J. Blige for "Time" and
Three 6 Mafia for "3 6 in the Morning"

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2LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Original Musiquarium I

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Back in print!

"Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I" is a compilation album by R&B/soul musician Stevie Wonder that was released in 1982 by Tamla Records.

It collects eleven Top 40 hit singles and five album tracks, including four tracks from 1972 to 1980. The album peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, at No. 1 on the Top R&B Albums chart in the U.S.

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LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Motown)

Innervisions

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"All in Love is Fair" sampled by Jedi Mind Tricks for "War Ensemble"

- "Too High" sampled by Alkaholiks for "All Night"

- "Living for the City" sampled by Public Enemy for "Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos",
Sylvester for "Living for the City" and
Wu-Tang Clan for "The City"

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LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Vinyl Lovers)

Innervisions

27,54 €* 28,99 € -5%

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Rain&Shine)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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... 180g remastered reissue

- "All in Love is Fair" sampled by Jedi Mind Tricks for "War Ensemble"

- "Too High" sampled by Alkaholiks for "All Night"

- "Living for the City" sampled by Public Enemy for "Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos",
Sylvester for "Living for the City" and
Wu-Tang Clan for "The City"

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Steve Elliott

Completion Of A Miracle

I Always Wanted To Be In The Band

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Rain&Shine continue the love for Steve Elliott’s self-produced music by giving his second LP ‘Completion Of A Miracle’ (1982) another lease of life.
Remastered from the original reel-to-reel tapes. Includes dancefloor cut ‘Wake Up’. Another essential release from Rain&Shine, set to become a future collector’s item.

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Step By Step

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Demon)

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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I Always Wanted To Be In The Band

Step By Step

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Brunswick)

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Starship Commander Wooooo Wooooo

Mastership

LP | 1981 | AU | Reissue (Left Ear)

Be Altitude: Respect Yourself

Release: 1981 / AU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Born and raised in Kansas City, Omer J. Coleman was musically inclined from an early age. His parents couldn’t afford to buy him a real drum set, so he took up electrical wiring and wood shop instead, which fed his muse in a different direction. The future Commanderbegan working at the Armco Steel Mill when he was 18, and itwas while he was working at the mill that Coleman came up with Starship Commander Wooooo Wooooo. His coworkers built all of his equipment, from lighting and fog machines to big steel eyeglasses. Coleman’s sister, a seamstress, created his outfits. Self-released in1981,“Mastership” isa lost electronic funk classic. Coleman performs in an alien voice that comes not from electronic filtering but from his own natural vocal distortions.It’s an endearing and very personal space-age funk that blends George Clinton and Kraftwerk in a vision of a better and happier world.

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Staple Singers

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Craft)

37,99 €*

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (La Matta)

Stani Labonia

Amarsi

26,99 €*

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

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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La Matta Records proudly presents the First Official Reissue of the unique LP made by Stani Labonia, an Italian Soul-Funk masterpiece originally released in 1978 on Vincenzo Micocci's It/RCA label. This rare album recorded in Naples, finally comes out after more than 40 years, carefully restored from the original tape. Among the talented musicians who worked in the recording of this album we can find names as Jenny Sorrenti of “Saint Just”, Gaio Chiocchio founding member of “Pierrot Lunaire”, Enzo Avitabile and Gianni Guarracino, former “Città Frontale” but most importantly this LP boasts the courtesy arrangement of Pino Daniele in: La Prossima Donna. Labonia, whose real name is Stanislao Smiraglia, is from Bolzano but lived most of his life in Naples, collaborating with the main musicians of that city. He cou ld be compared with the best of the Italian scene, with strong funk and Latin influences. So this is a rare italian gem to anyone interested in Latin Jazz-Funk & Soul. Fully remastered and available as LP and in all digital stores.

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Spice

Let There Be Spice

LP | 1970 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Along with other reissues for The Ultimates, The Topics and Ricardo Marrero, P-vine has been steadily reissuing the hard-to-find funk and soul gems on the short-lived 70s label TSG, and this latest reissue for Spice's 1976 record Let There Be Spice is of no exception and is packed with seasoned heat. It's a record that complements and blurs the lines of soul, funk and disco, and was once so rare that not even the band knew of its existence. Only in recent times have we been able to put together a picture of a group growing up in The Bronx with the burning desire to perform and light up the stage.

Tracks like "Everything Is You", "Don't Fight It" and "Fool In Love" are glorious examples of the heavenly soul sound the group construct with harmonising waves of soothing vocals dancing together with warm string sections. "Happy Music" and the following "Do It Nice" up the tempo and show off another side to their sound as the songs twist and turn through proggy synthesizer solos and funk guitar rhythms. P-vine can't wait to deliver this exciting release and keep the fire burning strong for this exceptional album.

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Spanky Wilson

Let It Be

36,99 €*

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1970 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The finale to Spanky’s legendary trilogy with Mother’s Records : ‘Let it Be’! The record opens with the title track, transforming the Beatles’ classic into an energetic, but soulful hymn. Trumpets sound as Spanky lets her voice loose, heralding the beginning of what is no doubt one of the best soul records of all time! B-side opener and Simon & Garfunkel classic “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” takes a mellower approach, no less transformative than any of the other covers, but a testament to the tenderness that Spanky’s voice could take on. Spanky makes each song her own, delivering moving performances of classics such as Burt Bacharach’s “Alfie”, “Love or Let Me Be Lonely”, and “Loveland”! Half a century later, this album by Philadelphia Soul-sister Spanky Wilson sounds as fresh as the day it was recorded! Don’t miss this fantastic album, remastered and reissued on vinyl for the first time ever, available only from P-vine Records.

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Spaceark

Spaceark Is

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The second album from SpaceArk. More brilliant self-released, private-press jazz/soul from 1976 Los Angeles. ‘SpaceArk Is’ came out on Color World records in 1976, on a limited run of about 5,000 copies. It followed their self-titled debut (also available now on Mr Bongo) on the same original label, the year before.
For a handful of years in the Seventies, SpaceArk was one of the most promising and electrifying bands in Southern California. Although their music was far greater than the sum of its parts, those parts made for a very original style. R&b, soul, rock, pop, jazz, classical … it all came together in blissful stream of intricate compositions that swept up crowds from US military bases to Northern Soul clubs around the UK.
SpaceArk wrote and performed more than 100 songs during their time together. Most of them were not recorded and are now either lost or forgotten.
Official Mr Bongo reissue with liner notes by Amar Patel. Licensed direct from Peter Silberg.

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Spaceark

12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Monte Cristo)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Brilliant self-released, private-press jazz/soul LP from 1975, recorded at Sunset Sound studios in LA.

This is the super-rare debut album from SpaceArk, a band of brothers on an interstellar voyage to discover “electrifying new sounds”.

It’s another one of those private press treasures – a dynamic group of talents seizing the moment and making magic in an astounding 12-hour turnaround at the legendary Sunset Sound studios.

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Soweto Soul Orchestra

12,99 €*

Sounds Of The City Experience

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This 2020 re-issue sees all tracks cut again from the official studio files, ensuring both audio quality and originality. Soweto Soul Orchestra is produced and composed by Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse, whose importance to South-Africa's music scene can hardly be underestimated. Being a formative member of The Beaters, which was later renamed Harari, he toured Africa extensively and even hit the American charts with their "Party" single. After Harari split in 1982, Sipho went solo and scored another hit with "Burn Out", which could be heard in every township, and produced and recorded for Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba among others. The Soweto Soul Orchestra project boasts a variety of funky tracks, all marked with that jazzy South-African sound. The stand-out tune on this one, for us, is the epic 8 minute long cosmic disco cover of "Hang em High", the original soundtrack for the eponymous classic Western movie.

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

LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (Buddah)

Release: 1976 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Released on the famed tax scam label Tiger Lily in 1976, Sounds Of The City Experience’s self-titled debut album is a rare groove treat with original pressings often reaching astronomical figures on the second-hand market. Its quality carries over into the sound with its richness of character pushing beyond what must have been a very limited recording budget. The members, whose anonymity today stands in stark contrast to the instant fame they generate on the record, go from strength to strength across these ten tracks, and craft some of the most catchy and enticing soul and funk of the 70s. P-vine is excited to be reissuing the album for a limited edition LP package with an iconic Japanese obi strip attached.

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Sound Experience

Boogie woogie

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1972 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Soul Generation

Beyond Body And Soul

35,99 €*

LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Prestige)

Release: 1972 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally released in 1972 by the New Jersey vocal group Soul Generation, this album was produced by Paul Kaiser and is known as one of the greatest sweet soul albums of the 70's. P-vine last reissued this album in 1995 but that edition has already become difficult to find, so P-vine has decided to reissue it a second time in order to promote this wonderful work in Japan and around the world.

The album features medium numbers, including a cover of the Rascals' "Ray Of Hope', and the harmonies created by falsetto lead Cliff Perkins and the band members have not faded after more than half a century. The playing by Joe Sample (key), Chuck Rainey (b) and Paul Humphrey (ds) is also excellent. "Praying ForA Miracle" and "I Wonder What She's Doin'", which were only included on the single, are additionally included only on this edition.

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Sonny Phillips

Black on black!

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Be With)

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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with Bernard Purdie, Melvin Sparks, ...

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Sola

24,99 €*

Smokey Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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It’s hard not to notice such an unforgettable sleeve, and if the music it protects is half as memorable as the artwork, you know you just have to hear it. We don’t think you’ll be disappointed because yes, this is the majestic 1971 album Un Muñeco De Madera, courtesy of the shadowy Sola, and it sounds exactly as you’d want it to. Originally released on RCA in Mexico, it’s kaleidoscopic Acapulcan-funk. The album’s endless grooves are propelled by softly rocking, quasi-library funk breaks. Vocally, Sola is in step with the 60s French pop-chanteuse style, but of course her lyrics are delivered in sensuous Spanish. Her voice is beautiful. Pillowy soft and tender, it can suddenly explode in mystical anger. These are ten tracks of moody, mysterious vibes that stir the spirit and sooth the soul. The LP was written, arranged and directed by prolific Spanish composer Manuel Alejandro, the man behind an incredible number of now classic Latin love songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s. As for Sola herself, next to nothing is known about the Mexican singer except the occasional whisper heard in only the darkest corners of the annals of music history. It’s said that upon growing disillusioned with the music industry she ended up in a convent of Carmelite Sisters. Fitting perhaps, given that Un Muñeco De Madera is a spiritual wonder of a record. Much-loved single and title-track “Un Muñeco De Madera” opens the album. It introduces us to Sola’s sparkling Latin-funk, bursting with swaggering grooves sewn by tight drums, sweeping strings and lush keys.

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Smokey Robinson

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Anagram / Elemental / Motown)

49,99 €*

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Elemental)

Smokey Robinson

A Quiet Storm

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

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The third solo album by American soul singer, songwriter, and producer Smokey Robinson, A Quiet Storm is considered one of the most highly-acclaimed soul albums of the 1970s. It spawned three hit singles, including Robinson's first disco hit "Baby That's Backatcha", which rose to number 7 on the Billboard Disco chart (Top 10 R&b). The album re-established Robinson's reputation as a songwriter and producer and solidified his solo success after leaving The Miracles (guitarist Mary Tarplin from that group participates on this album). AllMusic reviewer Craig Lytle gave the album a rating of four and a half out of five stars, stating that "The genius of Robinson is immeasurable. As many of his prior songs had shaped R&B and pop music, this album would have a similar effect. Although it only managed to seal the Top 25, it has since made a greater impact on the music charts and music industry. Briefly, radio mogul Cathy Hughes, owner of Radio One, was the general manager at Howard University radio Whur during the early '70s when she created the format `the quiet storm.' She used Smokey Robinson's composition as the theme song. Before long, it caught on around the country and evolved into a new market" A Quiet Storm has been named one of the greatest Motown albums of all time in a 1999 edition of Q magazine.

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Smoke

Risin'

Mississippi Mud / Just Sitting Record Store Day 2023 Edition

Release: 1976 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Smoke" is a soul vocal group from Kansas City though soul music was not so popular at that time. The band had Larry Brown who is also a member ofAHarold Melvin & the Blue Notes, and Melvin Manning who is the younger brother of Marva Whitney.This album was originally released 1976 and P-vine released this album 24 years ago as LP and that edition has gotten expensive recently. So we decided to present it again for sweet soul lovers all over the world as a limited edition LP with OBI strip.The outstanding slow ballad "I'm So Lonely" provesAthis LP is not only rare, but also has perfect quality!

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Smithstonian

7" | 1970 | UK | Reissue (Enterprise)

There's A Riot Going On Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A deep, funk-fuelled Smithstonian double sider, straight outta Memphis. An eerie spiritual soul track ‘Mississippi Mud’ on the A side, paired with an equally low-slung funk number ‘Just Sitting’ on the B. The original changes hands for £250+…so buy or cry! Black label version original black sleeve.

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Sly & The Family Stone

LP | 1973 | UK | Reissue (Sony)

35,99 €*

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 1973 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sly & The Family Stone are celebrating their 50th anniversary of There’s a Riot Goin’ On released December 10th 1971. The album was a commercial success featuring the hit single “Family Affair” reaching number 14 on the official UK chart. This was a departure from the optimistic psychedelic soul of previous records and shifted to a more political and militant vibe, perfectly encapsulating the turbulent political climate in the United States at the turn of the 1970s. To this day the album is highly regarded and continues to rank in many publications’ best-album lists, including 500 Greatest Albums of All time. This year There’s a Riot Goin’ 50th anniversary features a limited edition red 1LP, which will supported with a PR and marketing campaign.

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Sly & The Family Stone

Fresh

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Don't Be Afraid Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition

Sky's The Limit

7" | 1976 | UK | Reissue (J.M.J)

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (GSF)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One of the releases we're really hyped about! This was Eunice Collins Only release Ever! Released on the tiny Mod-Art label from Chicago in 1974, the hypnotically alluring "At The Hotel" has finally emerged from the shadows over the last 10 years or so. In fact, it's a bona-fide cult classic now with no less than three recent samplings by Lion Babe, Alkalino and Flamingosis. We are proud to re-release this totally unique recording on the original Mod-Art imprint.

Also, worth checking is the out-of-this-world flute instrumental version on the flip. Probably one of the most individual Modern Soul records ever. Current value is in the £750 region for a decent copy. Expect plenty of all-round action on this and it should work across multiple scenes. Plus, it will sell forever. We are so lucky to get these works-of-art out there again.

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Skull Snaps

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (GSF)

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Colored Vinyl, one of the tuffest drum breaks ever originates from this LP!

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Skull Snaps

It's a new day

Skip Mahoaney & The Casuals

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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the best drum break ever !

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Your Funny Moods Purdie Green Smoke Vinyl Edition

LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

27,99 €*