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LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Demon)

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Disco crossover track originally on UK label Third World, 1979.

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Harrison Kennedy

Hypnotic Music

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Demon)

8th Day

Turkish Delight Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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1970s Detroit American funk-soul group signed to Invictus, part of the legendary HDH label group (Holland- Dozier- Holland), who helped define the iconic Motown sound. Reissued with original artwork, printed inner sleeve and pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl

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Matao With Atilla Engin

LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Arsivplak)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Some hard-hitting rhythm section blending into a prime example of the swingin' sound of the cool influences of Jazz, Funk and Folk music, with a Turkish flavor.
It's fantastic funk jazz groove built on a titanium synth bassline!
An instrumental library of traditional Turkish Jazz session reaching a great climax in drums and percussion sets + electro-bass break with moog and synthesizers from the beginning to the end.
Traditional Turkish songs are based on drums and synth bass over moody 5/8 fuzz guitars...
Album recorded & released in Denmark, 1979, and it has never been released in Turkey.

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Black Ivory

Mainline

12" | 1979 | US (Buddah)

18,99 €*

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Everland)

Release: 1979 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ dance

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Terea

Terea Special Edition

27,99 €*

Kimiko Kasai with Herbie Hancock

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Anybody remember STREET FEET? These guys used to be an all instrumental 1970s funk act with a cineastic feel, means that their music could easily have been used as library music for TV productions, especially police movies. They had one album in 1977 and then disappeared. At least it seemed so. But they rather teamed up with singer Sharon Robinson, who has been background vocalist with Leonard Cohen and songwriter for people like Diana Ross, Patti Labelle or Michael Bolton later on and was reluctant to use her own name on the album for tax shelter issues with her label. Since her middle name is Terea, as it was said, this became the project name as well. Original copies from the long since vanished BABY GRAND label fetch prices of 1500 $ and more, so here EVERLAND MUSIC, who own the whole catalogue of the BABY GRAND label, kick out the jams with their ultimate reissue of this classic. The music on this outstanding album could easily be regarded as some of the greatest late 70s black music. And what a great variation of sounds do we found here. Smooth funk with a silkier edge and piercing synthesizers, soul pop with lush arrangements, giant harmonies and a cineastic atmosphere or warm and soulful ballads, no matter what, it is in here. Each song has his own spirit and memorable hooks. The performance is tight and despite all perfection quite passionate. The overall musical direction is gentle since this is pop music par excellance. If you dream yourself on through the dense arrangements you will find so many nifty little details that you can only speak out your deepest respect for the participating band and the singer with the enthralling voice. What goes on beyond the surface is so sorcerous. All those ghostly synthesizer lines. The funky and evergrooving pop version of Hendrix‘ „Manic depression“ fits perfectly well with the rest of the tunes. Organ, percussions, bass guitar, electric piano and vocals make it a massive head swirler and dancefloor sweeper. Next big thing on this album a few songs later is the gospel influenced ballad „For free“, which could have been, in a little more reduced version, one of the most haunting pieces on an early THE BAND or Neil Young record. Here we get a song with lush string arrangments and melodies so haunting and so deeply touching that you almost start crying the one or another tear of joy. All in all this music might feel glamourous but it has an earthy approach and this makes it stand the test of time with ease. Black music aficionadoes will find themselves in need of this record.

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Butterfly

LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Be With)

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12" | 1976 | US | Reissue (Unidisc)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This is the 2020 repress. Due to its super-rare status as a Japan-only release, this exquisite collection of covers never got the recognition it deserved at the time, despite incredibly inspired performances from Kimiko, Herbie and the supremely talented musicians assembled for the project. From heavenly drummer Alphonse Mouzon and renowned organist Webster Lewis to bassist Paul Jackson, reedman Bennie Maupin and the master percussionist Bill Summers, the legendary performers crafted amazingly good vocal versions of Herbie / Headhunters jazz-funk.

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Van McCoy

The Hustle

12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Record Shack)

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ love is the answer / soul cha cha

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Index

Starlight

The All American Powerhouse

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Brit Funk at it's best! The 1981 classic Index - 'Starlight', that commands prices of up to £85, gets a much deserved and long-awaited, remastered reissue.
A melding of genres, that incorporated elements of funk, disco, soul and jazz, Brit Funk harnessed a raw energy bubbling up in the UK scene through the late ‘70s & ‘80s. Index 'Starlight' is a prime example of this spirit. Timeless in its makeup, glistening keys, full-frontal basslines and bold funk guitars give the foundation for those divine male and female vocals to sweep over.
Take to the B side for 'The Break' version leaving the vocals at bay and letting the exquisitely arranged instrumentation work the dancers into a frenzy. Favoured by everyone from Four Tet and Motor City Drum Ensemble to Gilles Peterson and DaM-FunK for its extended grooves and uninterrupted breaks, it's a Brit Funk bomb if there ever was one. A must for any discerning digger out there, this deserves a place in every collection!

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V.A.

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Be With)

Make It Last Forever Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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They Say: “Driving brass and sax ensemble over funky rhythm section, playing tracks of various feel and style”. We say: From the Lincoln Continental that memorably adorns the cover to the tranquil funk contained within, this glowing ode to the grooving force of 70s American soul music is ice cool all over. With brilliant contributions from the Three Key Alans™ (Hawkshaw, Parker, Tew) as well as Mike Moran, Les Hurdle and Keith Roberts, this is driving music for only the vibiest cats. Originally released in 1976, The All American Powerhouse is one of the very best of the Themes library releases. It’s killer. A feast of dramatic jazz, horizontal, melodic funk and bouncing sunshine-y West-Coast feels throughout, there also lurks an intense injection of the Blaxploitation sound. Understandable, given the subject matter and year it was released.

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Donna McGhee

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Wewantsounds)

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LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Fortuna)

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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Jacky McKayten

The Black Magic

Black Is Beautiful HHV Exclusive Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Transcendent Yemenite interpretations of Bollywood soundtracks from 1982. An ultra-rare album by Jacky Mckayten who combines his own Yemeni heritage together with popular Indian music from film. A deep journey amidst tablas, sitars, and electric guitars, through heartbreaking songs of love and betrayal. McKayten was a highly influential musical figure in Israel yet remained largely underrated until his recent untimely death. This is his most powerful work, reissued for the first time, from the original master tapes, excavated by Fortuna Records.

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The Apostles

LP | 1977 | US | Reissue (Tidal Waves Music)

36,99 €*

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Polydor)

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 100 copies, exclusively for HHV. The Apostles were a renowned Nigerian funk/soul group from the city of Aba (an epicenter for music during the 70s & 80s) and disciples of the heavy psychedelic soul/rock fusion style...for over forty years, they have stood as the jewel in the crown of the Afrobeat genre in Eastern Nigeria and champions of its flourish ing post-war music scene. Since their formation in 1973, the band has turned out memorable perf ormances in a variety of styles including rock, soul, funk, pop and reggae. The Apostles amassed a large following, enjoyed an immense success throughout Nigeria and went on to release multiple albums. Although most of their songs are sung in English, a few of their songs are also sung in Igbo. The Apostles became superstars on the strength of several hit singles and have been preaching a particular blend of funky psychedelic soul/rock fusion for over 40 years. The LP we are presenting you here
Black Is Beautiful (1977) is one of the most enjoyable albums of the Afrobeat era: proud, assured, relaxed and extremely powerful. Black Is Beautiful contains a heavy mix of wailing guitars, swirling funky organ sounds and James Brown-style vocals. It is one of their best albums (also one that became a fixture in many East Nigerian homes) and an essential Afro-Funk record to add to your collection. Today we are proud to present to you the first ever vinyl reissue of this rare Nigerian album originally released on EMI Nigeria in 1977. This reissue is now available as a deluxe 180g vinyl edition featuring the original artwork

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Little Royal

Jealous

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Discs Of Fun And Love)

Rochelle Rabouin

This Is My Year

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7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Rain&Shine)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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London’s new reissue label Discs of Fun and Love are excited to announce DFL001 - a reissue of Rochelle Raboüin's modern soul rarity "This Is My Year".
Originally recorded in 1977 at Malaco Studios and Sound City this still relatively unknown modern soul dancer is ready to light up dance floors, with the smooth downtempo flip side perfect for the afters. Once a singer in the Earl White Revue, Rochelle had her moment on this beautiful crossover record. After talking to some of the top modern soul DJs across the world, this record still seemed illusive for the deepest of diggers.
The record has been remastered by Grammy nominated mastering house the Carvery.
Discs of Fun and Love is a reissue label run by DJs and diggers Miche (Spiritland’s programmer) and Frederika (a resident at Spiritland).

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New Horizon

True Love Parts 1 & 2

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Peoples)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally released on a styrene 7” only, a format that was cheaper than vinyl but suffers from cue burn and a limited number of plays. Rain&Shine present a re-mastered and officially licensed vinyl 45, sure to appeal to even deep collectors who need to re-up on a high quality version for DJ play.
New Horizon was the youngest band signed to Creative Funk Enterprises, a subsidiary label of Adelia Records. The group was from Laurelton, Queens, NY.
The majority of New Horizon were barely 20 years of age, and when lead vocalist Sheila Petty heard the track, she felt a flow that inspired the lyric of a hot summer day of "True Love" . The melody and Sheila's lyric flowed so smoothly with the track, made it effortless to record. Producer Gary DeBerry Sr. says “The session was full of creativity. There was a lot a magic that was spontaneous in part II of "True Love". The groove was hot and the band stayed in the moment during the recording. As a Producer you have to know when to let the musicians play on when they are in the "ZONE."
The label took a chance on this first recording on New Horizon. That's why it was on styrene instead of vinyl, to see how well it would do. Unfortunately the band disbanded a year later.

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The J.B.'s

Food for thought

Victim Of The Joke: An Opera

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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David Porter

LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Craft)

35,99 €*

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Cool Cult)

Harry Case

Magic Cat

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Demon)

Satisfaction Unlimited

Think Of The Children

Do You Love Me / You're The One

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally released in 1972 this is a rare LP originally released on Invictus, Hotwax label. This release is so obscure there is little information about them online. This is a vocal, soul classic that features the masterful title track ‘Come On Back’ and the monster club cut ‘Lets Change The Subject’ Line-up includes Lorenzo Hines (lead tenor), James Isom (second tenor), Earl Jones (baritone), and Fletcher Lee (bass). Reissued on 180gm heavyweight classic black vinyl.

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Timeless Legend

12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Expansion)

Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Their ‘Synchronised’ album from 1980 is one of the rarest ‘rare grooves’ and both original copies and the ‘Northern Soul’ single “I Was Born To Love You” still sell for over £1,000 a copy. Of the two sides “You’re The One” has become the most enduring and in demand, again an original reach which has been sold for £1000 on the collectors scene. In this edition the release has been restored to how the original first looked and sounded on Pendulum Records artwork from Expansion.

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LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

29,99 €*

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Rahni Harris & Family Love

A Different Drummer

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Rain&Shine)

Try It Out / Head Over Heels

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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1977, East Hartford, Connecticut. Rahni Harris — a 21 year old reverend and multi-instrumentalist — and his band, ‘Family Love’, were not afraid to embrace their love of R&B and Gospel. They laid down ‘A Different Drummer’ LP - One of the most forward thinking LPs recorded during this period and arguably of all time.
‘Syncopated Love’, 'He’s My Friend’ and ‘Make It Easy’ have been supported by DJs and collectors in the know for many years. Now, Rain&Shine give Rahni’s’ seminal record another lease of life for discerned collectors, DJs and music lovers worldwide!
Remastered with full original artwork.

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World Series

7" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Chuwanaga)

11,99 €*

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Wewantsounds)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Parisian label Chuwanaga curated by Clémentine & Saint-James is really proud to announce his next release: the reissue of an almost forgotten 7" by Britfunk band World Series, bringing together jazz-funk, AOR and a really funky vibe. A perfect fit for summertime.
Like a good recipe, this little beauty actually got all great ingredients: great Rhodes parts, catchy vocals, solid basslines and lovely Moog-esque synthesizer melodies. "Try It Out" brings together a classy AOR-Funk/Soul vibe with a solide funky groove. On the other side, "Head Over Heels" looks more towards proper british Jazz-Funk territories with its uptempo beat and slapped bass.
Back in the days, World Series was a local live band around North London. They used to tour a lot around early 1980’s in and around London in places like the Bull and Gate in Kentish Town, the Production Village in Cricklewood, The Cricketers at the Oval and Dingwalls in Camden. On the same circuit were bands like Cayenne, Gonzalez, Morrissey Mullen and the Breakfast Band to name a few. In 1983, they recorded a session at Woodcray Manor Studios in Berkshirand and released "Try It Out / Head Over Heels" as a 7" single, financing the pressing. They were actually delighted when one reviewer said they were a bit like Level 42 "but with decent vocals".
Thanks to the original crew, Mike Frankel (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Keith Mawson (Bass), Richard Newell (Drums & Percussion) and Andy Park (Keyboards), Chuwanaga is proud to present you this single with a great artwork from William James Thurman, including also an insert with lyrics and pictures from the band. One not to miss!

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Fairuz

Wahdon

33,99 €*

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Soundway)

George & Glen Miller

Easing

12" | 1980 | US (Emergency)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soundway Records presents the official vinyl release of George & Glen Miller’s 1979 hit “Easing” - encapsulating late 70s New York in its blend of disco, soul and Caribbean soca.
Restored, remastered and cut loud for the dancefloor, the 12” single features the original vocal on the A-side and the essential instrumental on the flip.
The Miller brothers’ musical journey began in Trinidad and Tobago in the early 70s. During their teenage years they formed The Groovy Millers - a five piece band made up of George, Glen and their three siblings. After a chance meeting with Lord Shorty, they went on to collaborate with one of the Soca stars of the time and firmly plant their feet in the Soca scene of the musically rich Caribbean island.
Of the five siblings it was George and Glen that pursued a career in music, and in the late 70s the two brothers made the move to North America to develop their music style. Disco dominated the airwaves at the time and a studio session with the prolific Frankie McIntosh resulted in the masterpiece that is Easing. Drawing influence from the blossoming disco and soul scene, George and Glen added Caribbean flavour to the New York sound to startling effect. Soft, subtle keys and guitars are punctuated with layered trumpet and violin riffs, complimenting George’s silken, restrained vocal. Frankie McIntosh’s arrangement shines through with what might be his finest work, placing this track on the mantle with other New York classics of the time.

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Firefly / Kano

Love / I'm Ready

Release: 1980 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Space Princess Record Store Day 2019 Edition

Lonnie Liston Smith

12" | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Columbia)

I Choose You / Punkin Funkin Record Store Day 2019 Edition

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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An official reissue of the collectable Disco 12 inch version of the two standout tracks from Lonnie Liston Smith’s 1978 LP ‘Exotic Mysteries’ remastered and released for RSD.
One side the cosmic, jazz-infused disco sounds of ‘Space Princess’ and the other housing the effortlessly beautiful smoothness contained in ‘Quiet Moments’.

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Paris

12" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Kelli Arts)

7" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Rain&Shine)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited Edition for Record Store Day 2019!

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Shirley Finney

Pray Again

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Rain&Shine present in 45 format ‘Pray Again’ and ‘Give Your Best To The Master’ two certified dancefloor cuts from Shirley Finney’s 1979 LP. Officially licensed and re-mastered from Savoy reel-to-reel tapes. Shirley Finney is personally involved in this project, and is overjoyed to see her music hot in demand almost 40 years after the original recording. Limited.

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The Sylvers

The Unforgiven / Theme From "The Movietown Sound"

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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* Record Store Day Europe / UK 2019 Exclusive Release
* Beautiful funk-soul album produced by Jerry Butler, Keg Johnson and Michael Viner, written by Leon Sylvers III.
* The Sylvers were a family group from Los Angeles with chart hits including ‘Fools Paradise’, ‘Boogie Fever’, ‘Hot Line’ and ‘High School Dance’
* Sampled by J Dilla, Jazzanova, Ghostface Killah, Snoop Dog and many more.

Beautiful funk-soul album produced by Jerry Butler, Keg Johnson and Michael Viner, written by Leon Sylvers III. The Sylvers were a family group from Los Angeles who were very successful during the 70s and into the early 80s, with chart hits – deep into pop-disco territory by then! – including ‘Fools Paradise’, ‘Boogie Fever’, ‘Hot Line’ and ‘High School Dance’. No less than 9 of the 10 brothers and sisters of the family made up the group, often referred to as a Southern version of the Jackson 5. Sampled by J Dilla, Jazzanova, Ghostface Killah, Snoop Dogg and many more.

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Scorpio And His People

7" | 1972 | US | Reissue (Ubiquity)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soul Queen Of New Orleans

Irma Thomas

LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (Maison De Soul)

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Food Stamps / How Do I Know Green Vinyl Edition

Leaf

7" | 1982 | US | Reissue (Fraternity)

Release: 1982 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (8th)

Violinaires

Groovin' With Jesus

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A group that at one point had
Wilson Pickett among their ranks, The
Violinaires have been a staple of gospel
music since the 1950s. During this time
the group cut over 25 full-length albums
blending spiritual themes and zeal
direct from their churches with a secular
soul sound. 1973's Groovin' With Jesus
is one such album, which found The
Violinaires toying with Aretha
Franklin-style gospel-funk. Features
soulful covers of tracks by Galt
MacDermot, George Harrison, and
various others, with a distinctly
religious twist.

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Spaceark

Spaceark Is

LP | 1979 | EU | Original (Nyami Nyami)

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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New Tutenkhamen

I Wish You Were Mine

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

Release: 1979 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A lost piece of Zimbabwean musical history: the only album from local legends the New Tutankhamen, combining Jazz, Soul, Folk and Township rhythms. With only 2 copies of the original LP known to exist and no trace anywhere on the internet, the band's magnum opus is available for the first time in over 40 years.

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Steve Elliott

Completion Of A Miracle

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Be With)

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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The Moments

On Top

Let Me Sing My Song To You

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Moments’ On Top is a perfect example of symphonic soul. Amongst true heads, this is considered the most valuable of all their albums. Alongside contemporaneous acts from the early 70s - The Chi-lites, The Stylistics, The Delfonics, The Futures, Blue Magic and The Main Ingredient - The Moments exuded all that was compelling about deep, harmony-drenched, string-laden soul. The standout here is undoubtedly “To You with Love", a floating, tender ballad sung by Harry Ray that features the group’s patented handclap-tambourine combo, sweetly repetitive strings, serene guitar and gentle piano. It was famously sampled by J Dilla for “Last Donut Of The Night” - the gut-wrenching finale to his seminal Donuts. Concentrating solely on its sampled history would do The Moments a huge disservice, but its crucial appearance at the climax of Donuts directed fresh generations of pre-disposed soul fans to the absolute canon. Judged entirely on its merit, it’s one of the most heart-breaking songs of any decade and worth the price of admission alone. It’s the sweetest, most goose-bump inducing 3 minutes of aural bliss you’re ever likely to be exposed to. If that wasn’t enough, On Top spawned two minor R&B hits: “All I Have” and “Lucky Me", each featuring Billy Brown’s ice-melting falsetto. Opener “All I Have” is a sumptuous introduction to the album. With melancholic, understated guitar licks, twinkling keys and heartbeat drums, it’s a gem.

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Larry Jon Wilson

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Be With)

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (PMG)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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He can break your heart with a voice like a cannonball.” - Kris Kristofferson. Larry Jon Wilson came to the party late. When he arrived in Nashville, country soul pioneer Tony Joe White had already made six albums. Townes Van Zandt had made seven, Mickey Newbury eight. Kristofferson, the accepted High Priest of the New Nashville, had made five. Larry Jon, by the time he arrived, had spent ten years in corporate America. He did not start playing guitar until the age of 30, but five years later he released his debut, New Beginnings (1975) and followed it just a year later with Let Me Sing My Song To You, both on Monument Records. A revelation among the hipsters and critics of Nashville, the LPs ensured Larry Jon was immediately embraced as part of the mid-70s “outlaw country movement” that eschewed slick production in favour of a raw, gritty approach.

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Pogo Limited

We Shall Win

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Alan Parker & Madeline Bell

The Voice Of Soul

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Be With)

All About Money Remastered

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Veteran library musician Alan Parker recorded with session vocalist Madeline Bell for his Themes International Music label and the result was 1976’s The Voice of Soul.

The sensational uptempo dancer “That’s What Friends Are For” is probably the most well known track on the record, and is a big hit on the rare groove scene, but it is by no means an anomaly. The Voice of Soul is essentially a perfect, sophisticated soul album with heaps of swagger and sass from beginning to end. Its once generic-sounding title is now deservedly definitive.

And the whole LP oozes sex. It oozes sex so much that it could have soundtracked a period porn film. Indeed, parts of it did. “Love Is All” and “You’ve Got What It Takes” both featured on the infamously banned Pretty Peaches from the same year.

As is usual with library records, The Voice of Soul was hard to get even when it was first released. It’s next to impossible now. So here’s your opportunity to own what is in our opinion one of the finest rare soul LPs of the late 70s, and a superb example of Madeline Bell’s superlative vocal talents.

But that’s not the whole story. As well as pitching the record as “a varied selection of modern female vocal features which are equally suitable for background or radio programme usage”, the original release notes go on to explain that “the corresponding backing tracks are issued on TIM 1022 The Sound of Soul. Therefore it is possible to edit from vocal to instrumental version and vica versa where commentary or scene changes occur.”

So yes, all of the backing tracks from The Voice of Soul were released as The Sound of Soul, and we couldn’t re-issue one without re-issuing the other.

As with all ten re-issues, the audio for The Voice of Soul comes from the original analogue tapes and has been remastered for vinyl by Be With regular Simon Francis. We’ve taken the same care with the sleeves, handing the reproduction duties over to Richard Robinson, the current custodian of KPM’s brand identity.

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Spontaneous Overthrow

LP | 1984 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

7" | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Outta Sight)

Release: 1984 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Synth chutes, synth ladders, popcorn 808 beats, dirge-y chants and busted sub-woofer hums from inner-galactic soul pioneers Nathaniel Woolridge and Anthony Freeman intertwine to create this hypnotic, mythical 1984 LP from Newark, New Jersey. The most damaged party record ever set to black, or the most partied cry of the heart ever howled into personal space. Probably both.

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Trammps

Scrub Board

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Rain & Shine)

The Nelson Family

Filled With His Spirit

2LP | 1980 | UK | Reissue (BBE)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Official re-release of The Nelson Family's Gospel LP from 1986. Essential for any serious collectors of Gospel. Quality from end-to-end, including the cuts Thank You Lord (firm favorite of Floating Points and Skymark), Filled With His Spirit and Everlasting Love.

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Ralph Thomas

Eastern Standard Time

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Out-Sider)

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Following hard on the heels of BBE delving into the archives of
Detroit’s Strata Records and delivering their widely acclaimed
and hugely in-demand exploration of J-Jazz, comes another
crate digger’s delight- Ralph Thomas’ ‘Eastern Standard Time’,
which dropped the USA back in in 1980, on the obscure Zebra
Jazz imprint.
This is the is the kind of “spiritual’ jazz gem that appears on You
Tube and upon checking it out on Discogs reveals a price well in
excess of £150.00. To have it widely available in its original
vinyl format, as well as digitally and on CD, is a real treat. So,
who is Ralph Thomas?
The self-produced ‘Eastern Standard Time’ features Thomas on
baritone, alto and tenor saxophones as well as flute and
percussion. He describes himself as a practicing ethnomusicologist
who’s musical vision evolved during the Sixties and
it’s Thomas’ multifaceted, global approach that gives the music
on Eastern Standard Time’ an engaging and distinct flavour.
"My music has always been open to different cultures and
sounds Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Mexican, Peruvian, American,
Hebrew, Turkish, African, Indian and Japanese,” declares the
Chicago born musician. While attending the Chicago
conservatory of music in 1969 he became a member of the
Chicago A.A.C.M, studying with master musicians Phil Cohran
and Richard Muhal Abrams. He also recorded with well-known
blues legends, Howlin' Wolf and Mighty Joe Young for the Cadet
imprint of Chess records.
In 1974, he moved to Los Angeles and was employed as a
session player with both 20th Century Fox and Motown – where
he recorded with Marvin Gaye, Jermaine Jackson, Smokey
Robinson and Rick James. In the early Eighties he was working
for Quincy Jones Productions appearing on the soundtrack of
Roots and The Color Purple but a passion for reggae music led
him to Jamaica where he recorded with producer Jack Ruby and
artists like Augustus Pablo and Gregory Isaacs.
In ’86 he moved to NYC where he collaborated with Boogaloo
legend Johnny Colon and played with like-minded musical
explorers Sun Ra, Don Cherry and Olatunji. However, by 1993
his restless spirit carried him to Paris where studied
Ethnomusicology and performed with trumpeter Mra Oma and
film-maker Ranaivo-Rajaona Hery. There were also gigs with
percussionist Trilok Gurtu as well as drummer Sunny Murray
and saxophone legend Archie Shepp. Upon moving to the
South of France Thomas ran an art gallery and initiated his
MusArt project – which has since toured in the US, Canada and
Japan
After a productive stint in Chiang Mai, Thailand – where he
immersed himself in Issan culture – Ralph Thomas recently relocated
back to the US to live and work.

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Matthew Larkin Cassell

Matt The Cat

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Polydor)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally from San Francisco, Matthew Larkin Cassell is a talented songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. During the ‘70s-80s, Cassell fronted a trio in the Bay Area, opening for major acts like The Tubes and Sylvester. Playing an unique fusion of funk, R&B, jazz and soft-rock, he recorded his first LP, “Pieces” in 1977, followed by a 12” titled “Matt The Cat” in 1978. Both were privately pressed and modestly distributed at the time.
Fast forward to the early ‘00s: Cassell’s albums are discovered by beat diggers & hip-hop producers, which led to some his songs being sampled and included on mixes by people like Kon & Amir, Madlib and M.F. Doom. Famous labels such as Stones Throw and P-Vine reissue his music at the same time that his original albums reach outrageous prices in the collector’s market.
Here’s an overdue reissue of Cassell’s second effort, “Matt The Cat”, originally released in 1978. A great fusion of FUNK, R&B, SOUL-JAZZ and 70s SSW / AOR, featuring “All I’m Missing Is You”, sampled by People Under The Stairs.

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James Brown

Get On The Good Foot

31,99 €*

David Waciuma & The Rapture Voices

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180 gram vinyl!

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Devil Go / Jesu Kristo

7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Afro7)

Togetherness Is Always A Good Venture - Tambourine Party Volume 2

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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Super Elcados

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Reggie Grantham & The New Generation

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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Come Together

7" | 1985 | UK | Reissue (Ice City)

LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (UA)

Release: 1985 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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or the second release, we bring you obscure 1985 North Carolina boogie/gospel/electro banger filled with crazy bass synths, piano chords and rhythm machines. Very proud we managed to put out this unique record.
Also supported and played by Peanut Butter Wolf from Stones Throw!
Few words from the man himself:
"I was 32 years old when I did "Come Together", I recorded it in the studio in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. It was my first studio project. I wrote it to reflect on how we all are God's creation and we all need each other no matter our skin color or background, we should love each other as God tells us to. I always wanted my music to go mainstream and worldwide to reach everyone. Shurfine gospel record company picked up my record and the rest is history!"

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Bobby Womack

Communication

Super Bad Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180 gram pressing!

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The O'Jays

LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Trip)

LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Trip)

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180 gram pressing!

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The O'Jays

Super Bad

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Acid Jazz)

Leroy Hutson

Unforgettable

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Espacial Discos)

Goya

House At The Sea / Mandy

18,99 €*

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Bear Family Productions)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First ever vinyl reissue of this rare & sought after private 12” from Germany, 1979, recorded at the legendary Conny’s Studio. Smooth & laid-back disco-funk-balearic sounds, including the underground club classic “House At The Sea”.
Goya was a German band featuring drummer Charles M. Heuer, also a collaborator of Günter Schickert.

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Geater Davis

Sweet Woman's Love

23,99 €*

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Everland Jazz)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soul/blues singer/songwriter Vernon ’Geater’ Davis (1946 – 1984) was born in Kountze, Texas. When record producer Allen Orange heard Geater and another singer, Reuben Bell, perform he decided to record both in Birmingham, Alabama. It was the start of his own record label in 1970, ’House of Orange’. One of the label’s first releases was Sweet Woman’s Love by Geater Davis which went up to #45 on the Billboard R&B charts. His follow-up releases did not follow-up on the initial success.

After House of Orange closed its doors in 1972, Geater went on to record for several smaller independant record labels like 77, Ace, and MT, and he contiinued to write or at least, co-write his own songs. With the exception of Your Heart Is So Cold in 1973 which reached #64 on the Billboard R&B charts, his records did not sell particularly well. But Geater toured extensively on the chitlin circuits for a soul and blues audience. He died of a heart attack in Dallas, Texas in 1984. He was barely 38 years old.

Geater Davis never achieved major succes and stardom. This vinyl re-issue of the legendary House of Orange LPS-6000 should put the limelight on one of the most talented soul singers from the South.

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The John Danser Octet

The Danser Revolution

LP | 1972 | UK | Reissue (Expansion)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Earlier in 2017 Everland Jazz presented a reissue of Danser's Inferno's - Creation One, originally released in 1973. Now we present the even more obscure release The Danser Revolution by The John Danser Octet, almost impossible to find in original format. The ultra rare funky jazz LP from 1977 contains the killer funky fusion tune "Cool" known for being sampled by Gangstarr, Blackalicious and J.Dilla. At age 14, John Danser emigrated from London and established himself in New York City where he earned a master's degree in music at the Manhattan school of music. In his early years, Danser played in classical as well as jazz gigs, simultaneously arranging and composing. In the 1970’s, composer and multi-instrumentalist John Danser formed Danser’s Inferno, a funky Jazz-Rock-Fusion band, an ensemble of 14 very talented musicians. The John Danser Octet most probably contains the core of that same ensemble but the groups’s single album is so rare that little is known about it’s exact origins. So, just let the great music speak for itself. Licensed from Jessica Danser.

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Impressions

Times Have Changed

Release: 1972 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Love On A Mountain Top / Everlasting Love

Robert Knight

7" | 1977 | UK | Reissue (Outta Sight)

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (High Jazz)

Potter & Tillman

…Space…Rapture

29,99 €*

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Matsuli)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reissue from this soul/jazz-funk fusion album originally released in 1982 on Poet Records. 500 copy LTD edition!
This sought-after album is an amazing and unique creative project produced and composed by David Eric Tillman including outstanding performances by some of the highest-level musicians whose common thread was their ability to kill up tempo and modal bop and excel in this jazz-funk/fusion style thanks to their up bop think quick knowledge.

This gem contains nothing but brilliant tracks like “…Space…Rapture”, “Love Is How”, “New Anniversary Waltz”, “It Must Be E.S.P.” and “(Sing) A Simple Song Of Praise”. Incredible golden lead and backing vocals, a super tight rhythm section, forward thinking arrangements, and an amazing combination of piano, Rhodes and various remarkable synthesizers makes this recording timelessly fresh. The beautiful “Time Is Love”, a tune of positive outlook written during her jazz composition studies, is performed by the one and only Carmen. Killer from the beginning to the end, one of our all-time favorite soul/jazz-funk LPs.

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Pacific Express

Black Fire

LP | 1986 | US | Reissue (Fat Possum)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Militant jazz, fusion, funk and soul from mid-seventies Manenberg, outside Cape Town, with a set of roots in club dance traditions like ballroom ('langarm'), Khoisan hop-step and the whirling 'tickey draai' ('spin on a sixpence') of the mine camps; others in jazz-rock and the New Thing, from Santana and Chicago to Shepp and Coltrane.

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Willie Mitchell

That Driving Beat

27,99 €*

Release: 1986 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Odion Livingstone)

Grotto

At Last

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Decca)

David Axelrod

The auction

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Takin' My Time With You / I Want You (All For Myself

Maureen Bailey

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

8,99 €*

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Pharaway Sounds)

Erol Büyükburc

Hop Dedik

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Hot Casa)

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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Sue Barker

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Atlantic)

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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Aretha Franklin

Greatest Hits

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

Dohnnie

Dancin Is Your Love

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Music Merchant)

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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The Smith Connection

Under My Wings

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Brunswick)

Jackie Wilson

Nobody But You

16,14 €* 16,99 € -5%

Fused jazz - a collection

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Exact repro vinyl reissue. US import. Produced by Carl Davis and Sonny Sanders, 'Nobody But You' was Jackie Wilson's final and arguably finest album. Originally dating back to 1976, it was recorded in Detroit and had top-notch arrangements by Sanders and David Van De Pitte. One charting single was the wise and exuberant 'Don't Burn No Bridges', which featured his Brunswick labelmates The Chi-Lites.

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Oliver Sain

LP | 1983 | US | Original (AVI)

Release: 1983 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sings - The New Orleans Series

Irma Thomas

LP | 1979 | US | Reissue (Bandy)

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1977 | US | Reissue (Luv N Haight)

Sweet Maya

LP | 1980 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Luv N’Haight is proud to re-issue Sweet Maya’s self-titled album. A midwest jazz-funk classic with elements of folk, jazz, soul, funk and rock combining to create a heady blend reminiscent of ‘70s work by French band Cortex and songwriting maestro Terry Callier.
The music of Sweet Maya is an extension of each member. As individuals they bring together diverse backgrounds, as a group they blend it all into a sound that is exciting and full of warmth. The six-piece group of multi-talented instrumentalists has five lead singers, four songwriters and four arrangers. The music that grows from the contact of such persons is evidenced in this album. It is Sweet Maya (the Illusion) that flows through and shapes the many idioms of their music. It is Rob Hayes, Tom Davis, Janice Lakers, John Chamberlin, and Mark Bowen who convey the experience. (excerpt taken from original LP liner notes)

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Wood, Brass & Steel

Hard & Heavy

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Starship Commander Wooooo Wooooo

Mastership

LP | 1981 | AU | Reissue (Left Ear)

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Rhino)

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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George Benson

Breezin'

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Warner Bros.)

Prince

Parade

30,99 €*

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Around The World In A Day

Prince

LP | 1985 | US | Reissue (Warner)

63,99 €*

Release: 1985 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1981 | US | Reissue (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab)

Bill Withers

Greatest Hits

52,99 €*

12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Saph)

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl, limited/numbered

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Pure Natural Project

Happy Anniversary

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Favorite)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The 12" vinyl Sugar "Happy Anniversary" from 1983, reissued under the name Pure Natural Project!

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Greg Yoder

Dreamer Of Life

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Favorite Recordings proudly presents this new official album reissue of Dreamer of Life by Greg Yoder: A killer AOR private press LP infused with Folk, Jazz and Soul notes and maybe one of the best albums from the Hawaiian Scene in this style.

Originally from San Francisco, Greg Yoder moved to Hawai'i in the early seventies and after achieving some local fame in the Waikiki area, recorded this one-off LP in 1976 at Audissey Sound studios, in Honolulu. The music is smooth and soothing, mixing xylophones, percussions, sweet guitars and brilliant orchestrations. In short, Dreamer of Life is full of hidden hits and faultless from the first note to the last.

Following his various projects at Favorite Recordings, DJ and producer Charles Maurice recently unveiled this masterpiece by selecting the song “Things Were So Easy” on the AOR Global Sounds Vol.2 compilation. And after the label contacted Greg Yoder about it, the idea of reissuing this amazing album quickly became obvious.

After its various compilations reissues over the past 2 years, Favorite Recordings is more than ever keen to enlighten rare-groove forgotten music and will quickly follow-up with great new full albums and compilations reissue projects in 2016.

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Grace Jones

Nipple to the bottle

12" | 1982 | US (Island)

One Nation Under A Groove

Release: 1982 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ ja guys

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Funkadelic

12" | 1978 | US (Warner)

Love and Happiness / Take Me To The River

Release: 1978 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ instrumental

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Al Green

12" | 1976 | US (London)

It's Christmas Time Again

Release: 1976 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ take me to the river

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V.A.

LP | 1982 | US | Reissue (Stax)

Release: 1982 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP+CD | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Schema)

Piero Umiliani

Synthi Time

23,99 €*

Brother, brother, brother

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The most ‘avant-garde’ Umiliani can
be found here, with excellent examples of a Maestro exploring new sounds and the future of the music.

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Isley Brothers

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (T-Neck)

16,99 €*

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1981 | US | Reissue (Liberty)

Dayton

Cutie pie

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ain't no big thing but it's growing

New Birth

LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (RCA)

LP | 1977 | US | Reissue (Buddah)

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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sampled by Wu-Tang Clan

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Willy Bridges

Bridges To Cross

16,99 €*

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Cat)

Trama

18,99 €*

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2020 white vinyl repress.

Just in time for summer! Some serious heat from the darkest corners of the TK Disco vaults, dug up, re-mastered and brought back to life for your listening and dancing pleasure! To say Trama's sole LP is a rarity is an understatement! Released on TK offshoot CAT Records in 1977 it's swaggering street-funk attitude, tight ass rhythm section, blistering arrangements and stellar vocal performances from a young Donna Allen has left beat digging, Soul, Boogie and Disco freaks hot under the collar for over 3 decades! Often selling on-line for tidy sums (£250 +) this LP is a true gem, now is your chance to own a %100 legit, TK Disco sanctioned, vinyl copy of this killer Soul LP. Re-issued just the way it originally came out in 1977, no tricks. Essential!

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Bootsy's Rubber Band

Stretchin' Out In..

28,99 €*

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

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Stretchin' Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band (1976) is the first album by American Funk and Soul band Bootsy's Rubber Band, led by James Brown & Parliament Funkadelic alumnus, bassist and vocalist William "Bootsy" Collins. Stretchin' Out In Bootsy's Rubber Band peaked 10th place in 1976 in the R&B Albums Chart.

180g vinyl.

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Shuggie Otis

Freedom Flight

28,99 €*