Funk | Soul Vinyl 1829 Items

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Mountain 45s)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Historical and exclusive live performance from the almighty Chicago soul singer. By 1972 the German TV show Beat Club would let famous artists stretch out and play more than just the usual one or two hits. In this case Mayfield recorded an hour of music in a TV studio for the producers to select from. Most of this performance was lost in someone's vault for many years. The concert is from early 1972 and predates his masterpiece "Superfly". You’ll find several tracks from his two earlier acclaimed solo albums as well: "Curtis" and "Roots." An astonishing performance you wouldn’t miss !

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DJ Fleg

The Game

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Mountain 45s)

The Gaff

You Feel Alright

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Thelonious Beats Aka Black Cash & Theo

Red Tribe / Peaceful

7" | 2022 | US | Original (Galaxy Sound)

I Need A Job ... So I Can Buy More Auto-Tune Pink Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Black Cash & Theo edits!

Galaxy Sound CO crew back at it!! New Year SpringSS release for 2022.

Side A. Red Clay, Jazz Guitar version sampled all time classic by A Tribe Called Quest. SIde B. Peaceful Sundown sample by Jay DIlla ,De La Soul Jay Dilla Used these samples a few times for a few solo projects..

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Swamp Dogg

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Don Giovanni)

28,99 €*

Over And Over / I Need Somebody To Love Tonight

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In 1954, 12 year old Jerry Williams, then performing under the name Little Jerry Williams, made his first recording for Mechanic Records, a blues stomp with a shockingly mature vocal performance. Through the 60"s Williams' career developed with a number of successful singles, including 'I'm the Lover Man' and 'Baby You're My Everything', as well as writing and producing hits for Dee Dee Warwick, Doris Duke, and Patti LaBelle and the Blue Belles. It was in 1970, however, that the full extent of Williams' eccentric creative genius was unleashed on the world for the first time, with the birth of his musical alter-ego, Swamp Dogg. Created to 'occupy the body while the search party was out looking for Jerry Williams, who was mentally missing in action due to certain pressures, mal-treatments and failure to get paid royalties on over fifty single records,' the Swamp Dogg alias, still in use today, allowed Williams to create music that was bolder, raunchier, and more honest to his creative instincts. The Dogg's cult classic debut 'Total Destruction to Your Mind' struck a powerful blend of Williams classic soulful sensibilities and the blooming psychedelia of the time. Infused in the swirling brew is Swamp's blink-and-you'll-miss-it humor, a number of acid odes, and a heavy dose of sharp political insight. Though the psychedelic strangeness alienated R&B fans of the time, and the authentic R&B infrastructure prevented it from clicking with hippie audiences, it has retroactively received legendary status in cult music circles.Now, 50 years after Total Destruction introduced Swamp Dogg to an unprepared world, and nearly 70 since Little Jerry Williams went into the studio for Mechanic, Williams brings us I Need A Job' So I Can Buy More Autotune. A spiritual successor to 2018"s hit Love, Loss and Autotune, this album continues to push Swamp's sonic exploration of the effect as one of his many creative weapons. In the extended tradition of Total Destruction, Swamp Dogg's 2021 LP neatly balances sleek modern production techniques with that classic Dogg sound that has anchored William's music since the 70s. Subtle yet soulful drumming, skin-tight horn grooves and meandering funk guitar leads create a sonic landscape fitting Swamp Dogg's iconic croon, occasionally drenched in the titular autotune. At 78, Swamp Dogg is as sharp of a singer and songwriter as ever. His raunchy yet charismatic sense of humor takes a more forward role on I Need a Job' So I Can Buy More Autotune, with earnestly delivered lyrics about all day sex and an entire song dedicated to the perils of 'Cheating in the Daylight.' Many of the record's most charming moments emerge from the juxtaposition of Swamp's left field humor with genuine messages of love, such as 'She Got That Fire', which weaves descriptions of imagined sex acts, including but not limited to an encounter involving edible underwear, in between relatively wholesome proclamations like 'she must be an angel on earth,' and 'when she looks at you, it's like sunshine from her eyes'. I Need a Job does more than prove that Swamp's still got it, it proves he's still getting better.

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Sylvester

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (BGP)

7" | 2020 | US | Original (Colemine)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘Over And Over’ is simply the greatest ever 7-inch disco edit, a nine-minute anthem which retains (or maybe even enhances) its appeal in the smaller format.

The tripped-out soul of ‘I Need Somebody To Love Tonight’ also has a great shorter version. Neither have been reissued since their original release.

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Bubaza

Ice Breaker

Melvin Hicks & The Versatiles / The Lyrics

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Bubaza Is A Side Project Featuring Members Of Jungle Fire And The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble. Covering Ground That Each Of Their Respective Bands Live In: Latin Jazz, Instrumental Soul, Funk, Etc., But While Also Extending This A Little More Into B-Boy And DJ Culture With Fiery Drum Breaks And Crafting Tunes Meant For The Funk Dance Floor.

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I'm Just Passing Time

7" | 2019 | UK | Original (Deep Soul)

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Mr Bongo)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The soul CD hit of 2019 so far has been the Lowrider compilation and on that, the previously unissued ‘I’m Just Passing Time’ by Melvin Hicks & the Versatiles has impressed everyone – including the Southern Soul Spinners of California who initiated the compilation. Its flip is another stunning ballad, ‘Now Girl’, taken from the Goldwax master tapes and sung by the Lyrics. Now it is available on vinyl, it is guaranteed to have a new lease of life.

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Skull Snaps

22,99 €*

Sundown / Whole Lotta Something

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Widely available for the first time in forty-five years, featuring ‘It’s A New Day’, one of the most sample breaks in history. Official Mr Bongo reissue.

Record collectors, producers and crate diggers like a good creation myth, and Skull Snaps’ self-titled ‘debut’ had it all. A mysterious funk trio, who recorded one album under a curious name, housed it in a sleeve that looked more like a proto-metal album, and released it through a label (GSF Records) that folded shortly afterwards? Everything pointed towards the Skull Snaps album as a single totemic object, packaged in a way that predicted its own disinterment almost twenty-five years later.

For those who sampled it, myth maintenance was advantageous, both for their reputations and for their consciences. Likewise, an unsanctioned 1995 reissue on Charley Records removed the credits from the inner sleeve to further sever the record from its context - or perhaps because the label couldn’t quite face using the names of artists they had no intention of paying. Either way, owning the record was a right of passage, as Amir Abdullah once wrote: “If you don't have Skull Snaps in your collection, your collection is weak."

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The Merced Blue Notes

7" | 2018 | UK | Original (Kent Dance)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Those Merced Blue Notes were hep Californians from the San Joaquin Valley whose live shows were a major feature of teenage life in the early 60s there; “music with a beat that just won’t stop” as they quite rightly claimed. Top Mod DJ Lee Miller picked up the previously unissued ‘Sundown’ track from the Merced Blue Notes Ace release and won over that scene’s dancers with the infectious mover. We’ve also included ‘Whole Lotta Something’ on the flip to introduce you personally to these hip music hounds.

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Dore Norhern Soul - L.A. Black Music Magic

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Kent Dance)

21,99 €*

Experience & Indian Sound Of...Black Foot, The

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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You have to really search through the Doré catalogue to find the soul 45s, but when you do it is hugely rewarding. Its jewels have only been revealed to Northern Soul collectors over time and several are ridiculously scarce; Little Johnny Hamilton’s ‘Keep On Movin’’ and the Swans’ ‘Nitty Gritty City’ remain one-off disc discoveries. Guaranteed dancefloor classics abound, including Rita & the Tiaras’ ‘Gone With The Wind Is My Love’, Little Johnny Hamilton’s ‘Oh How I Love You’ and the Puffs’ ‘I Only Cry Once A Day Now’.

The Superbs’ ‘Wind In My Sails’ and Milton James’ mesmeric ‘My Lonely Feeling’ represent the funkier end of the Northern Soul sound, while tracks by Ray Marchand and the Shades Of Jade are subtle mid-tempo soul of the highest quality. Nearly all are rare, expensive and beautiful, while Kenard’s ‘What Did You Gain By That’ is highly imaginative, and the Fidels’ ‘I’m Givin’ You Notice Baby’ is just a classic 60s soul stomper.

All together on beautiful 12-inch vinyl, they are irresistible.

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Funky Chimes Sampler 4/5

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Sdban)

Collected Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The 7" comes with a free Funky Chimes 45rpm adapter.

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Marvin Gaye

2LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Music On Vinyl)

Let Your Mind Take The Place Of Your Body Part 1 & 2

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The pop world lost one of the most important soul singers ever to grace the world on 1st April 1984. Marvin Gaye has left behind a series of fantastic hits plus a big handful of tracks which deserve the title of masterpiece, all Collected on this album.

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Living Funk

7" | 2017 | US | Original (Funk Music Unlimited)

13,99 €*

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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There is little information available about the band, but the “Living Funk” documentary changes all that. Now the music does the talking here with the extremely rare, no-nonsense funk jazz instrumentals “Let Your Mind Take The Place of Your Body” Parts 1 & 2.

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Northern Soul All Nighter

2LP | 2016 | UK | Original (Not Now)

32,99 €*

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2016 | EU | Original (BBE)

Volcov

From The Archive

Diana Ross & The Supremes

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Producing under the moniker Isoul8, as well as teaming up with Domu under the Rima alias for the incredible jazz/fusion album 'This World', Volcov is a truly important player in the underground music scene.
Remixing artists such as Frankie Valentine, Azymuth & Taylor McFerrin, running his two labels Archive and Neroli, as well as DJing all over the World has given Volcov a rare knowledge of soul, funk, disco and deep house music; knowledge which is very apparent throughout this album.
'From The Archive' comprises a lovingly chosen collection of obscure Funk, Disco & Boogie tracks, alongside three very special edits produced by the man himself. From Chez Damier's sun-drenched remix of The Urban Crew's 'Go' to Bembe Segue's emotional 'Sun On My Back' via Shuya Okino's disco epic 'Still In Love', this record takes the listener on a joyful journey deep into Volcov's musical mind.

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No.1's

2LP | 2015 | EU | Original (Music On Vinyl)

12" | 2013 | US | Original (Peoples Potential Unlimited)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Supremes, the most commercially successful girl group in Pop history, were one of the jewels in Motown Records' artist stable. Two dozen of Number One hits, both as The Supremes and as Ross solo, are collected here, including the timeless classics "Come See About Me", "You Can't Hurry Love", "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and "Stop! In the Name of Love".

180g vinyl.

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Psychic Mirrors

Charlene

Darrow Fletcher / Richard Temple

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Another Boogie classic on PPU! So, so good!!!

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My Young Misery / That Beatin’ Rhythm

7" | 2013 | UK | Original (Kent)

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 2011 | US | Original (Peoples Potential Unlimited)

Jon Gorr

It's No Lie

Trini Lopez / Johnny Copeland

Release: 2011 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Original founding members of New England's premier reggae band, The I-Tones; Jon Gorr (Keyboardist), Tony Allen (Drummer), and RAM (Vocalist) released their side project "It's No Lie" in 1983 on Massmedia Records.

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Sinner Not A Saint / No Puppy Love

7" | 2011 | UK | Original (Kent)

Release: 2011 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (Temporary Residence)

Caroline

Verdugo Hills Remixes

LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (Sub Pop)

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited edition of 1,000 copies! Features remixes by highlyacclaimed artists such as ELUVIUM, DNTEL, MICE PARADE, HERSPACE HOLIDAY, MANUAL, and more! For Fans of BJÖRK, SIGUR RÖS, MUM, THE POSTAL SERVICEFollowing the release of ,Verdugo Hills" - the second album from CAROLINE, the Japanese electronic-pop songstress and MICE PARADE alum - a slew of her peers graciously answered our calls for remixes and reinterpretations of every song from the acclaimed album. Not surprisingly, the results are more successful and less ephemeral than most remix albums - a testament not only to the ingenuity of the various remixers on deck, but also CAROLINE's weightless, angelic vocals which transcend even the most jarring sonic manipulations. Along with CAROLINE's bandmates in MICE PARADE, remixers include: ELUVIUM, MANUAL, DNTEL, DEAD WAITER, LUMIA, HER SPACE HOL...

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THEESatisfaction

Awe Naturale

2LP | 2022 | US | Original (Lettuce)

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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THEESatisfaction are Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White. The pair live/laugh/love/dance and create in Seattle, WA. They write, produce and perform their own material: funk-psychedelic feminista sci-fi epics with the warmth and depth of Black Jazz and Sunday morning soul, frosted with icy raps that evoke equal parts Elaine Brown, Ursula Rucker and Q-Tip. Immediately embraced for their singular sound, unflinching commentary, and immortal groove, Stas and Cat made friends, fans and family from coast to coast via their own immaculate grind; a combo of sharp digital hustle and self-booked, self-financed tours that connected them to like minds everywhere. E...

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Lettuce

Live In Amsterdam

41,99 €*

LP | 2016 | US | Original (Lettuce)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Recorded in Amsterdam at Paradiso Noord, February 20, 2020 Produced by Lettuce Executive Produced by Ivory Daniel & Hillary Clinton Recorded by Hunter Gifford Recorded in Amsterdam at Paradiso Noord, February 20, 2020 Mixed by Stu Mahan & Ryan Zoidis in Portland, ME Mastered by Alex DeTurk at Bunker Studios, New York, New York Cover Image by Paul Heijmink Package design and layout by Mike Tallman at Add Noise Studios Photography by Jay Sansone at Human Being Media

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Lettuce

Mt. Crushmore

39,99 €*

2LP | 2015 | US | Original (Lettuce)

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Hot on the heels of their release, Crush, funk futurists Lettuce return with Mt. Crushmore, a collection of tracks that are easily some of the finest they have produced. The seven-track effort includes a mix of new songs and b-sides from the band’s Crush sessions. Though a majority of the material on their new EP is from the Crush sessions, that speaks more to the amazing quality of that album than it does to the strength of the material here. In fact, with a focus on their spacier and more open and experimental facets, this will quickly become one of the most beloved parts of the band’s already impressive catalog.

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Lettuce

Crush

43,99 €*

Say You Love Me Girl / Time

Release: 2015 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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'crush' — The fourth studio album by Lettuce, released originally on November 6th, 2015 via Lettuce Records. "crush takes off where Rage! and Fly left off. We continue our journey of the Funk universe playing through many styles, including Phychadellia, Classic Soul, and Hip Hop. While still paying tribute to the past, this album clearly is pushing boundaries and has us heading into the Future.” - Adam “Shmeeans” Smirnoff Right out of the gate, Crush begins with an awesomely ostentatious opening. Much like the tuba-headed pachyderm on the album cover, the album’s first song, “The Force” is larger-than-life and mysteriously funky! It is followed by the Herbie Hancock-esque second song, “Get Greasy”, which is as funky as funk can be. Pleasantly reminiscent of Hancock’s “Chameleon”, this track is just what the doctor ordered if you’re looking for foot-stomping funk and tasty, tight percussion. “Phyllis”, one of their most streamed songs of all time, comes in the middle of the album. Clocking in just shy of seven minutes, this spectacular musical voyage hypnotizes the listener with its cosmic, spaced out sound as it gradually rises in intensity, eventually bursting into a jazzy and energetic pinnacle. Songs like “He Made A Woman Out Of Me” and “Sounds Like A Party” feature the only vocals on this predominantly instrumental jam record. The latter is easily one of the brightest and most-fun tracks on the album. The stuttering attack of bass and drums creeps along with a spellbinding groove in “Trillogy”, while tunes like “Pocket Change”, “The New Reel” and “The Lobbyist” sound like they could easily score a 1970’s heist film. From the organ’s moan on the upbeat third track “Chief”, to the Funkadelic-inspired rough edge of “Silverdome”, this fourth record from Lettuce, from start to finish, could collectively be some of the best material the band has turned out in their 20-plus year career. If you’re looking for a party, look no further! Crush has all the ingredients necessary for a good time. Just push play!

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Breakwater

7" | 2016 | UK | Reissue (Expansion)

17,99 €*

Release: 2016 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2022 | US | Reissue (Get On Down)

Shuggie Otis

Freedom Flight

28,99 €*

Release: 2022 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Well before Shuggie Otis cut his debut album, musicianship and performance had long been a part of his life. The son of rhythm and blues legend Johnny Otis, Shuggie learned to play guitar as early as the age of two, and performed professionally with his father's band at eleven. Throughout his long and illustrious career he'd performed on records for the likes of Frank Zappa, Al Kooper, Etta James, and George Duke, to name a few. In spite of all this,widespread mainstream success eluded Shuggie for much of his career. His most famous release to date is his 1974 album Inspiration/Information, which would experience new resurgent life in the 2000s. Those willing to dig a little deeper however, would discover hidden gold in his earlier releases, especially in the album directly before Inspiration/Information, his sophomore 1971 release Freedom Flight. As with his debut, Freedom Flight was produced by Shuggie's father Johnny Otis, and built upon the distinct sounds of his debut album: lush, baroque, string section arrangements, paired with hard funk rhythms, and funky blues melodies, with the majority of the instruments once again performed by Shuggie himself. The album also features backing from premium session greats like George Duke and Aynsley Dunbar, and the track "Strawberry Letter 23" which became a monster hit for The Brothers Johnson 3 years later. Freedom Flight is a treasure of deft, technical skill, and virtuosic composition.

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Africa Funk Roots Chapter 2

2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Cosmic Disco Machine)

32,99 €*

Midnight Morning / Stepping Through Shadow

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Second volume of this collection of pure Funk, Afro Beat and African Funk music is out! This chapter, as previous one, includes highly respected artists such as Mandrill, The Wild Magnolias, Manu Dibango, Fela Kuti, Tony Allen, Buddy Miles and many others, but also includes the very rare and exclusive long version of “Sangadongo” from Niagara. All these artists guarantee the high quality of this collection, a record that any funk lover can’t miss: the real funk from the origins and the groove in its free form.

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Menahan Street Band

7" | 2020 | US | Original (Daptone)

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Discs Of Fun And Love)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Who is t his!?" Whether it's a playlist in a cof fee shop in Brooklyn, a cafe in Par is, or a commercial break on NPR, the answer is likely Menahan Street Band. Their idiosyncratic brand of atmospheric instrumental music has lended its timeless cool to countless events, par ties, et al. Now they're back with yet another two sided head-turner. From the heavy drum fill at the top, to the swirling, psychedelic outro, “Midnight Morning” is a beat-forward track blending trippy synths with lush horns that sonically beckon you to get lost in its euphoric swing. “Steppin Through Shadow” paints a cinematic dreamscape that floats along a surreal plume of hypnotic drum machines, and soft, electric piano. The gentle melody and operatic vocal accompaniment disarm, leaving the listener awash in a sea of aural nirvana.

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Rubeinstein Mcclure

Joy

I Wish You Love: More From The Bodyguard

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Discs of Fun and Love are back and proud to present their fourth release - Rubeinstein - Joy b/w Somehow (Make A Way) Fully licensed and remastered by our friends at Grammy nominated mastering house The Carvery, this is the label’s first gospel record. The songs are taken off Rubeinstein McClure’s only solo record “Rubeinstein” written by her brother Fletcher Washington, Jr and originally released on Locus Records in 1979. A relatively obscure and hard to get by recording, this has been a DFL favourite for a long time. Side A, sung by “Ruby” McClure is a funky soulful gospel heat full of joy whose vocal can give goosebumps to everyone who hears it while side B sung by Fletcher Washington himself is a slower, deeply soulful piece of gospel music. Evangelist Mother “Ruby” McClure started her singing career as part of the Washington Sisters where she sang with her brothers and sisters under the direction of Fletcher Washington and opened up for the Staple Singers, Sam Cooke, The Dixie Hummingbirds and the Swan Silvertones to name a few. Later she was a member and lead soloist with the Radio Choir of Brooklyn’s Institutional Church of God in Christ under the direction of Bishop JC White as well as being a member of the JC White Singers. As part of the JC White Singers she appeared on Max Roach’s “Lift Every Voice and Sing” album and is the lead vocal in “Motherless Child” from the same record. In Bishop JC White’s words, “In our choir days, “Ruby” reigned in the Key of F. Anything that I wrote in that key I was almost certain was going to her voice, to be complimented with her signature melismas, trills and squall. Under the unction of God, Ruby was unexplainable. She could prick even the most stony heart with her impassioned delivery yet meek demeanour. When I needed the emotion of the song to really be delivered, I knew to call Ruby.” Sadly, Mother McClure passed away on the 18th of July last month, just weeks before our announcement. We’d like to thank Bishop JC White for putting us in touch with the wife of the late Fletcher Washington, Jr and Carolyn Washington herself for giving us her blessing to reissue these beautiful songs.

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Whitney Houston

2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Sony)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2014 | US | Reissue (Ubiquity)

Ikebe Shakedown

Stone By Stone

Kaleta & Super Yamba Band

Release: 2014 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally released in 2014. Ikebe Shakedown’s powerful instrumental soul takes “big unison horns, slinky bass lines, tight little guitar licks—and blends them with tasty grooves culled from '70s-style horn-driven funk (WNYC Soundcheck).” The Brooklyn-based collective is set to follow up their well-received self-titled debut album with the heavier, more mature sound of their second full-length Stone By Stone. The self-produced album was recorded at the famed “House of Soul” Daptone Studios in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Notes bassist Vince Chiarito, "Thinking of all the great music that has come out of the Daptone Studio really pushed us to refine our songs and grow as a band. It was really inspiring to record there." The band adds that, “Stone By Stone is a much more layered and arranged album. The self-titled debut captured the raw energy of us playing live and the new record is much more of a studio effort. Psychedelic textures weave in and out of the grooves while the horn section offers an explosive response. The songs are heavy and danceable and show our moodier, more melodic side.” The seven-piece band—named after a favorite Nigerian boogie record and pronounced “ee-KAY-bay”—formed in 2008 and has developed a mighty horn section anchored by tight, deep-pocketed grooves. Following 2009’s debut EP Hard Steppin', the band released their self-titled debut full-length LP on Ubiquity Records in 2011 that Okayplayer called “an adventurous trip through time” and “one of the best releases of the year.” Their music has also been featured on a number of television shows and commercials including HBO's Eastbound and Down, Mini Cooper and Vans.

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Medaho

LP | 2019 | US | Original (Ubiquity)

21,99 €*

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 2014 | US | Reissue (Ubiquity)

Darondo

Didn't I Edits

15,99 €*

Love Is A Hurtin' Thing 180g Edition

Release: 2014 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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With Darondo’s passing in 2013 the world truly lost a singular and unique talent. “Didn’t I” was undoubtedly his most beloved and well-known song making the rounds in Soul collectors’ circles for some time and reaching a much wider audience with numerous placements on TV and movies including the iconic show “Breaking Bad.” Three producers from across the globe have paid him homage by adding their touches and flavor to the classic tune. French producer GUTS remix was previously included on a limited double 7in EP called “Brand New Revolution”. His take on the tune became a summer time favorite with it‘s laid back groove and Darondo’s emotion-tinged vocals layered on top. Florent F also from France, adds some heavier live drums to create a harder-hitting version on his mix. Hailing from Montreal, Canada, noted edit and remix producer Dave Allison’s version picks up the tempo, highlighting the groovier elements of the track transforming the soul tune to a dancefloor mover.

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Gloria Ann Taylor

LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Luv N Haight)

31,99 €*

7" | 2019 | US | Original (Ubiquity)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Repress of her in-demand and sought after 10 track LP compilation with all her Selector Sound 7in output.

180 gram pressing housed in heavyweight tip-on jacket

Amidst much anticipation from collectors, record stores, DJ's and producers alike Gloria Ann Taylor's musical output on Selector Sound have been compiled and will be presented in a deluxe triple-gatefold double LP package complete with photos and extensive liner notes. Soul singer Gloria Ann Taylor has no rags to riches tale to tell. Her story is one of personal sacrifice, failed relationships, and missed opportunity. She was leading a hard knock life before being swept-up by the flash and promise of a marriage and business partnership with a successful record producer.

She would be nominated for a Grammy, rub shoulders with James Brown and Bootsy Collins, and turn heads from Motown. But in the end she rejected professional singing, the music business, and the lifestyle that came with it. Thankfully for music lovers, before Gloria closed the doors on her singing career, she left us with some amazing soul songs. Deeply shaded by gospel roots, her haunting sound clearly comes from the gut. Gloria did not fake the funk.

Gloria was a partial owner of the Selector Sounds label, along with her husband/producer Walter Whisenhunt (previously a right-hand man to James Brown), and her brother Leonard. They released five Gloria Taylor singles between 1971 and 1977. They also released the three-song Deep Inside You EP, under the name Gloria Ann Taylor and Walter Whisenhunt's Orchestra. In the studio Whisenhunt would work up a unique musical brew that mixed northern soul with exotic percussion and fuzzy psychedelic guitars.

He moved Gloria through a range of tempos and stylings from ballads to disco. Her gritty vocal performance was set to orchestral arrangements creating a juxtaposition of grandeur and solace. The pinnacle of their collaborations has to be the jaw-droppingly epic EP version of "Love Is a Hurting Thing"; a chugging, string-laden disco track, that sounds like proto-Theo Parrish.

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Mamas Gun

The Spooks / Golden Days

9,99 €*

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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London Girls / Diamond In The Bell Jar

Mamas Gun

7" | 2019 | US | Original (Ubiquity)

9,99 €*

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kind Of Blue Limited Blue Vinyl Edition

Miles Davis

LP | 2019 | EU | Reissue (Sony)

7" | 2019 | US | Original (Ubiquity)

Release: 2019 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited Edition.

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The Soul Surfers

Tribute To J.B.'S

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Love Is A Hurtin' Thing / Brother Less Than A Man

Gloria Ann Taylor

7" | 2015 | US | Original (Luv N Haight)

9,99 €*

Soul To The People Pt. 1 & 2

Release: 2015 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally released on Gloria and her husband Walter Whisenhunt’s label Selector Sound as a 7in single, “Love Is A Hurtin’ Thing” features her soaring vocals
backed by luscious strings, orchestral horns and a searing guitar. On the flip is “Brother Less Than A Man” which sounds like a proto Funkadelic
/Parliament psychedelic funk bomb. Pressed as a 7in single on the House Guests label, it highlights a grittier side of her singing that matches the song’s depth and intensity. Backed by a rhythm section featuring Bootsy Collins and brother Catfish who along with Gloria and her husband founded the label
after leaving James Brown’s band. Look for the similarly titled anthology of Gloria’s ouput on the Selector Sound label to drop later in 2015.

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The Fantastic Souls

7" | 2011 | US | Original (Kay-Dee)

Release: 2011 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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New Amerykah Part 2: Return Of The Ankh

Erykah Badu

2LP | 2010 | US | Original (Motown)

44,99 €*

LP | 2015 | US | Reissue (Get On Down)

Release: 2010 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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produced by Erykah Badu, 9th Wonder, James Poyser, Shafiq Husayn, Kariem Riggins, J Dilla, Madlib, Georgia Anne Muldrow. The Ankhh is backck!

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Lyn Collins

Think (About It)

I'm Just Like You: Sly's Stone Flower 1969-70 Purple Vinyl Edition

Release: 2015 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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James Brown had several incredibly talented funky divas in his late 60s and early 70s stable, including Vicki Anderson and Marva Whitney. But as great as those two powerhouse singers were, Lyn Collins was the strongest hitmaker of that funky JB era. Her strong voice and commanding stage presence - which earned her the nicknames The Female Preacher and Mama Feelgood - quickly proved to be a potent addition to the People Records universe. In the spring of 1972 her second single, the driving and ridiculously funky “Think (About It)” hit the R&B music world like a ton of bricks. As fans young and old know, thanks to its timeless, relentless groove and powerful vocals, “Think” gained a powerful second life in the 1980s thanks to the hip-hop generation, fueling the platinum smash “It Takes Two,” by Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock in 1988 and additionally sampled by dozens of hip-hop and dance music artists up to the present day. But Collins was far from a one hit wonder: she was as vocally adept on ballads as she was with full-blown funk. She proves this throughout her debut album, which was released in 1972 on James Browns new People Records - the imprint's second full-length release. To wit, aside from the title smash: a powerful and emotional cover of Bill Withers "Ain’t No Sunshine"; the socially progressive "Women’s Lib"; the Gamble & Huff-penned "Never Gonna Give You Up" (originally done by Jerry Butler); and even a daring, muscular take on the song “Fly Me To The Moon,” made famous by, among others, Frank Sinatra. Throughout Think (About It), Collins shows that she was a vocal force to be reckoned with. Backed by a James Brown assembled musical crew that included Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley and, of course, James Brown himself, the platter was bound to impress and succeed. And that it did.

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Sly Stone

2LP | 2014 | US | Reissue (Light In The Attic)

Release: 2014 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Glued To The Spot Clear Blue Vinyl Edition

Cheryl Glasgow

7" | 2022 | US | Original (Numero Group)

Queen Alone Pinky Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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It's always summer somewhere, but especially so wherever Cheryl Glasgow's carefree clubber "Glued To The Spot" plays. An absolute ear-worm from its first nylon strums, Glasgow's Sade-adjacent, jazz vocalese sweeps into a warm-up tempo groove and never quite breaks a sweat. Issued on Ross Anderson's short-lived, London-based Live label, "Glued To The Spot" swept through the club scene briefly in 1987, disembarking for warmer shores when the season changed.

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Lady Wray

LP | 2016 | US | Reissue (Big Crown)

24,99 €*

Release: 2016 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Volume I White Vinyl Edition

Magic Sword

LP | 2013 | US | Reissue (Joyful Noise)

27,99 €*

Brooklyn To Brooklyn Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2013 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The music of Magic Sword, crafted by two unknown individuals is a collaboration of sight and sound. Featuring the music. Part dance, part cinematic experience and a comic book (by The Harbinger). Which brings life to this tale of fantasy. Volume 1 is an introduction to the epic story of Magic Sword that will consist of several volumes set to be released over the next several years.So as it was, it shall always be. Whenever the need is great, we call upon the power of the Magic Sword.

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Scone Cash Players

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Daptone)

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Boogie Butt)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Daptone Records is proud to present Brooklyn to Brooklin, the Scone Cash Players inaugural release on Daptone Records. Longtime Daptone Hammond ace, Adam Scone was seduced when his traveling performances brought him from Brooklyn, New York to Brooklin, Brasil, where he found a trove of new love and music. Produced by Bosco Mann, and featuring Jimmy James (True-Loves, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio) on guitar and Neal Sugarman (Sugarman 3, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings) on tenor sax the group took this newfound inspiration into the studio and tracked some of the freshest soulful music we've heard in some time.

With help from his intergalactic choir, the opening track, "Cold 40's", leaps out of the speakers with the screaming organ sound that has put Scone on the short list of goto organ players. The Hammond then gives way to a dreamy, funky groove that's perfectly seasoned with ethereal background vocals that will transport you to a place where summer is on repeat. "Brooklyn to Brooklin” brings you deep into a fever-dream of tropical rhythms and seductive flourishes of psychedelia, sure to delight dancers and dreamers alike. Come take a trip!

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The Rickie Clark Company

Time To Throw Down

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Athens Of The North)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Boogie Butt Records presents its new reissue. Originally Released in 1983 on Becket Records, Time To Throw Down, is a party banger, between P.Funk & Boogie, created by the one & only Paul Thomas, founder of the "Magic Crew", The Circle City Band. Bandleader Paul Thomas had produced three 12" single's released under the title Circle City Band in 1983-84, one of those records titled Magic became extremely popular in the mid1980's, but this record was supposed to be the 4th 12inch single on Becket Records. At the same time in 1983, when Reggie Griffin and Paul Thomas was mixing this instrumental track in L.A, the reverend "Rickie Clark" originally from "Circle City" in Indianapolis, came to see them hearing what there was doing, and fall in love with this track, asking if he could used it for himself . The "Circle City Band" (ccb) is made up of eight remarkably talented souls. The band is lead and managed by founder, producer/musician/singer/songwriter Paul Thomas otherwise known as "P" aka the "Funky Skunk" and also features long time friends and mentors, including the legendary award-winning, multi-musician/songwriter/producer Reggie “Mr. Everything” Griffin of Tech-No-Funk fame.

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Trace Of Smoke

Treasure Mind

13,99 €*

Les Dynamites / Radio Trip

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This is '70s masterpiece out of Austin, Texas is a Holy Grail of the highest order -- the perfect fusion of classic soul and disco. An original copy never sells for less than 4 figures due to rarity, quality and demand. Coveted by Northern Soul, rare disco, and modern soul DJs equally means demand has always been stratospheric.

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Pop Oud #2 / No Oud

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Batov)

Love Apple Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The 13th edition of Batov Records' essential Middle Eastern Groove 45s series showcases the irresistible Mediterranean psych sound of Les Dynamites, backed with a heavyweight dub by Israeli digging & beats pioneers, Radio Trip, as they pay homage to the 70s band Lehakat Tzliley Ha'oud

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Love Apple

LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

Banda Achilifunk & Original Jazz Orquestra

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In the late '70s, three do-right women from Cleveland forged a brief partnership with Ohio's everything man, Lou Ragland. Unlike the prefabricated singing combos of the day, Lily Pearson, Annette Warren, and Avetta Henry swapped lead duties as situation demanded. When a Ragland-centric publicity stunt preempted a concert appearance, Love Apple disintegrated, abandoning this rehearsal tape within the lo-fi confines of Thomas Boddie's cherished Eastside studio. Devoid of bass, the sparse instrumentation (only Lou on guitar and piano and Hot Chocolate's Tony Roberson on drums) accentuates each vocalist's aptitude, showcasing some of Ragland's finest songwriting in the process. During any given take, Ragland can be heard calling audibles, directing his singers to repeat a passage, or lending his own sweet tenor to the vocal mix. Never intended for release, Love Apple's six-song sketch is the perfect companion to I Travel Alone, bringing Ragland's unique musical vision into sharper focus.

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I Believe In Miracles Yellow Vinyl Edition

7" | 2011 | EU | Reissue (Lovemonk)

I Called You Back Baby Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2011 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In demand 7 inch sees a limited edition in translucent yellow vinyl. Regarding the album: "This has not been off the decks since I first got it and have been hammering it to death on the show. One of the Essential albums of 2011. Perfect in every sense and totally irresistable" Craig Charles (bbc 6Music) Two cover versions taken from the essential album Gitano Real. I Believe in Miracles is an overwhelming take on the Jackson Sisters classic in a rumba funk fashion. Party stomper!! And on the other side, a longer trip departing from McFadden and Whitehead's seminal Ain't Non Stoping Us Now and touching the revered latin disco version of Charanga 76, only to end up as a fabulous clap-driven rumba stormer. Two very necessary sun-soaked tunes for any self-respecting dj on neat black vinyl. And yes, it's a limited edition!

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Kelly Finnigan

7" | 2020 | US | Original (Colemine)

Ratgrave (Max Graef & Julius Conrad)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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On the heels of a successful European tour and new album from his band Monophonics, Kelly Finnigan is happy to present to you this twosided banger sure to satisfy the funk and soul needs of every DJ. The A-side, "I Called You Back Baby", an answer song to the deep Gloria Barnes soul cut is THE uptempo number from Kelly's album The Tales People Tell. Super funky drums from Monophonics' Austin Bohlman and percussion from Jungle Fire's Steve Haney make the breakbeat on this tune super tough. And after you're done sweating, you're gonna need time to cool off with the one you love. So flip the record over to burn one down with "Impressions Of You", a cut that's already been embraced by the lowrider sweet soul scene. This is a doublebarreled sure shot! FOR FANS OF: Durand Jones & The Indications, Lee Fields, Lee Moses.

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Rock

LP | 2020 | UK | Original (Black Focus)

30,99 €*

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sorry You Couldn't Make It

Swamp Dogg

LP | 2020 | US | Original (Joyful Noise)

27,99 €*

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ash / Gli Angeli Del 2000

Mario Molino

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Four Flies)

Jack Waterson Instrumentals

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One of the Italian soul-mod tracks that every DJ has always dreamed of having on 7-inch! Taken from GLI ANGELI DEL 2000 OST by Mario Molino, ASH is an ace uptempo dancefloor burner, provided by a great brass section, and sung by the fabulous Edda Dell’Orso. On the flip-side is GLI ANGELI DEL 2000 - a lysergic Italian version of Pierre Henry’s retro-futuristic "Psyché Rock" anthem, featuring bells, fat bass lines, wah wah guitar, and electronic effects. Limited Edition 300 of copies. Don't sleep!

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Adrian Younge

LP | 2019 | US | Original (Linear Labs)

7" | 2019 | US | Original (Colemine)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Jack Waterson is the acid that Adrian never took as a kid. The result, as you’d expect, is both colorful and dark; full of sonic and musical surprises. The creative relationship they have questions the social order of the United States, yet theirs is a quintessentially American Story: Kindred spirits.
Punk rock and hip hop came from the same place, fueled by identical sentiments: people taking the music back, reclaiming it, and finding a new audience. Waterson, primed from the mid-70s Punk scene, began his musical career in ’79 as a founding member of Green on Red. They inspired artists as diverse as My Bloody Valentine, Wilco and Mazzy Star with their records and psychedelic palette. Years later, Waterson continued his influential journey by opening the revered musical instrument store, Future Music, a Los Angeles staple.
In ’99, an 18 year-old Younge realized that he wanted to create music that sounded like the records he was sampling. Unbeknownst to him, he serendipitously wandered into Future Music. It’s there, he realized his dream was possible. Intrigued by the stores focus on pre ’83 equipment, Waterson soon became a mentor in developing Younge’s unique analog sound. They spoke heavily about the importance of vintage equipment and it’s use in creating revolutionary worlds.
During these years, Waterson schooled Younge on psych and art rock; Younge returned the favor by schooling him on Hip Hop, the origins of sampling, and its source music. Together this unlikely duo manifested new revolutionary worlds with Waterson appearing on every Younge album within the last decade.

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True Loves

Famous Last Words

Rugged Walk Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Bringing together undeniable grooves and classic soul sounds, The True Loves are comprised of accomplished musicians who have touched the hearts and souls of music listeners and concert goers all over the Pacific Northwest. The focus of the ensemble is clear: create modern soul music that never loses sight of the originators yet remains steadfast in pursuit of that 'next fiery groove'. We are proud to present our first 45 with these talented folks! Featuring all three members of the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio!

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The Rugged Nuggets

7" | 2019 | US | Original (Colemine)

This Love / Should I Take You Home

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Recorded in the San Fernando Valley just a stones throw away from the infamous Van Nuys Blvd. cruising scene, it's no wonder from beat one "Rugged Walk" hits hard and demands to be turned up loud with the windows rolled down. On the flip side RN delivers west-coast cool at it's finest. With swooning strings, breezy guitars and tough as nails drums "Take Me With You" is the epitome of mellow mood.

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Bobby Oroza

7" | 2016 | US | Reissue (Big Crown)

The Pawnshop White Cover Edition

Release: 2016 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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With their full length getting wrapped up now, Big Crown Records is proud to present the
debut single from Finland’s own Bobby Oroza.
Side A, This Love is already an underground classic, and has been a huge hit with the
sweet soul crowd since it’s original release last year on Timmion Records. Produced by
Cold Diamond & Mink and recorded at Timmion Studios in Helsinki, Finland, this team has
clearly got the magic. With its tough drums, maverick guitar work, in the cut bass, and
Bobby’s calm yet pleading monotone vocals, this is one hell of a song and an absolute must
have for Soul collectors.
Side B is the never before heard and very well executed homage to Sunny & The Sunliners
classic song, Should I Take You Home. Bobby takes the task of covering a near perfect
tune and does it justice by making it their own while never losing sight of the magic that
makes Sunny’s original so sublime. This is going to take the sweet soul crowd by storm and
is a perfect follow up to the already beloved,This Love. Another Big Crown Sure shot.

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Braen / Raskovich / Kema

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Four Flies)

22,99 €*

Parachute / Si Me Faltaras Tu

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 300 copies.

The obscure early 70s combo formed by Alessandro Alessandroni, Giuliano Sorgini and Giulia De Mutiis is finally back to the light with this amazing 12'' EP with all their works, including an unreleased gem buried in the archives until today and recorded in the same session of the legendary "Telegraph is Calling" and "My Shade".

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Thee Lakesiders

7" | 2018 | US | Original (Big Crown)

Underneath My Feet / Guilty (Cold Version)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Thee Lakesiders are a duo out of Los Angeles comprised of Marie and Necalli who we were introduced to by our friend El Oms. He thought it would be great to get them out here to NY and into the the studio with El Michels. Turns out, he was very right. They spent two days in The Diamond Mine with The Shacks as their backing band and Leon producing and writing with them and cut three songs. Two of which are here on this nice two sider of a 45.

Side A “Si Me Falteras” is worked up into something of a Latin Psych number, it’s a cover of Los Terricolas’s tune they cut in 1973 redone with some more muscle. Ben’s driving beat and Max’s guitar work set the stage for Marie to showcase the powerful side of her voice.

Side B “Parachute” finds them in one of their favorite styles, a dreamy ballad that floats over guitar chanks, brush hits, and vibraphone rolls. This time Marie shows us a different side of her range, her beautiful and lush vocals ride perfectly in the pocket making for a gorgeous b side that can ride right alongside the oldies.

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Lady Wray

7" | 2017 | US | Original (Big Crown)

Next To You / I Still Love Them All

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Following up on the success of Lady Wray’s solo debut album Queen Alone, we are
proud to give you another 45 offering, this time showing another side of Nicole.
Known worldwide for her early career as a Hip Hop / R&B singer, then more recently
for her more matured Soul inspired writing, the A side of this one “Underneath My
Feet” shows just how hard it is to put Lady Wray in a box. If you haven’t seen her live
show, you may have no idea that she has a healthy bad ass Rock and Roll side to her,
commanding crowds with a raucousness that likens Betty Davis. Underneath My Feet
is a tough blend of glam rock drums and guitar stabs that Nicole takes to like a fish to
water. A self proclaimed voodoo woman, putting a spell on the listener, warning all of
her unbridled power.
The B side is the heart wrenching Guilty, a song Wray wrote to cope with the
incarceration of her brother. One listen and it is impossible to doubt the sincerity,
again showing Cole’s songwriting prowess with imagery of no one to cheers with, and
not wanting to experience the comforts of home knowing her brother was locked up in
a cell. A solid 2 sider showing a different side of Lady Wray than she is typically known
for all wrapped up in a beautiful picture sleeve cover.

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Gene Washington

7" | 2016 | US | Original (Colemine)

7" | 2015 | US | Original (Numero Group)

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Killer Al Green-like soul from SF!!

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Trevor Dandy

Is There Any Love

For The Love Of Money Remixes

Release: 2015 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A branch pruned from West Indian-born Trevor Dandy’s 1970 LP Don’t Cry Little Tree, “Is There Any Love” is the stand out track from our 10th release, Good God: A Gospel Funk Hymnal. Produced by composer Paul Zaza in his basement studio in Toronto’s Etobicoke municipality, the socially turned-on Don’t Cry was intended to be sold to Dandy’s congregation. When Dandy failed to hit his promised sales goal of 2000, most of the pressing was relocated to the dump. “Is There Any Love” has since gone on to be sampled by a plethora of artists, including Kid Cudi, Ghostface Killah, Monsters of Folk, and Common. In 2009 we pressed up 200 copies of a one sided version of Dandy’s signature tune in conjunction with United Record Pressing and gave most of them away. It has since become one of the most in demand 45s Numero has ever issued. This unlimited repressing ups the ante slightly, as we’ve added an identical second “bonus” side for discerning DJs and home hifi enthusiasts alike to add their own cue burns, scuffs, and scratches to.

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The Dynamics

12" | 2012 | EU | Original (Favorite)

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Includes reworks by 7 Samurai & Mocambo!

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LP | 2020 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

Eccentric Funk

2LP | 2022 | UK | Original (BBE)

Release: 2020 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Twelve unstoppable deep funk burners from across the Numerosphere. A smorgasbord of sounds from R&B's dapper younger cousin. Loose guitars and chunky drums lie in wait for discerning break-makers to finely chop and flip. The only funk record you'll ever need to own.

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Brian Jackson

This Is Brian Jackson

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Heavenly Sweetness)

Blundetto

Good Good Things

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Warm Weather / Mt.Airy Groove (Instrumental)

Pieces Of A Dream

12" | 2019 | EU | Original (Groovin)

13,99 €*

2LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Pura Vida Sounds)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Early 80's Soul classic! These tracks have never been released on one 12" before.

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Guts

Straight From The Decks

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Heavenly Sweetness)

Anthony Joseph

People Of The Sun

24,99 €*

Heavenly Sweetness presents

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Finally ! After 6 albums published in 12 years, the poet Anthony Joseph pays tribute to Trinidad with this album recorded on his native island. A sunny trip with the local stars of the island, from steel drum to calypso. Ella Andall, singer of the deities Orishas, "Boogsie" Sharp and his metallic harmonies or 3 Canal and Brother Resistance with big phrasings.

Recorded facing the ocean, Anthony Joseph drew his inspiration from his roots, his island.
An album in the image of his poet.

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2007-2017 – 10 Years Of Transcendent Music

2LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Heavenly Sweetness)

Babyman (Carsten Erobique Meyer)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Limited edition vinyl!

Transcendent : “Surpassing the ordinary; exceptional”
2007 - 2017 : Heavenly Sweetness is turning 10 years old!
They are celebrating with 3 birthday parties, and 2 compilations! One is a best of the label’s production, and the 2nd one is made of exclusive tracks, composed for this occasion.
This compilation is a very subjective best of the label’s production, from each album or single we had the chance to produce, with great artists.
A journey through 10 years of music, a great introduction to the label’s universe, but even the experts will discover unknown tracks.
Including well known artists such as Guts, Blundetto, Sly Johnson, Anthony Joseph, but also more confidential artists: Robert Aaron, Jacaranda Muse, Patchworks (and his tribute to Gil Scott-Heron) and many others!

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a sexy-Box

5x7" | 2017 | EU | Original (a sexy)

74,99 €*

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Heavenly Sweetness)

Mambo & Guts present

Beach Diggin' Volume 5

2LP | 2016 | EU | Original (Heavenly Sweetness)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Over the last five years and as many volumes of their “Beach Diggin’” compilations, Guts and Mambo have explored the reefs of five continents, dredged the sea beds of countless seas and oceans, examined every single seashell with the aim of making sure that no vinyl pearl should escape their notice.

Tunisian reggae, Japanese disco, West Indian jazz-funk, the duo’s aesthetic dribbling skills would stop the savviest Brazilian football player dead in his tracks, and it was with this in mind, that they proceeded to select their discoveries. With a marked preference for meditative free-diving rather than tour package scuba diving, and isolated spots rather than massively overdeveloped beach fronts.

For this latest installment of their adventures, Guts and Mambo have organized another expedition around the world, to salute the spots where for the last five years they have uncovered rare specimens, saving some of them from total extinction, while shining a light on others that amply deserved it.

Though each “Beach Diggin’” compilation can be listened to independently of the others, the five together now form a kind of navigational chart signaling with its green flags the places where, in Africa, Europe, Asia, America, and the South Pacific, they gamboled on sandy beaches, avoiding the well-trodden path, becoming more and more demanding with each passing year. Beach diggin’ is a state of mind...

The fifth and last volume of this well and successful series comes with a deluxe packaging as usual.

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Mambo & Guts present

Beach Diggin' Volume 4

2LP | 2015 | EU | Original (Heavenly Sweetness)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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For the fourth edition, the duo left behind their perennial favorite, Trinidad and Tobago, and headed for Jamaica and Brazil, trekked across South America to Peru, navigated across the Pacific to Japan, down to Australia, and then set sail for South Africa, went overland up to Tunisia, and finally put down their bags in France.
Along their perambulations around the globe, they handpicked a number of rare and often unique pearls that they found, at times in damaged shells, at others barely surviving in abused, large record collections. Guts and Mambo patiently selected these tracks with the intent of creating a vinyl barrier reef, an atoll of sound safe from the rising tide of noise pollution that the music industry spews forth every summer.

The 2016 edition once again treats listeners to an incredible diversity of styles and ambiences, ranging from jazz-funk to samba-rock, disco, soul, and reggae. Because in the end, the geographic origin matters little. Even if the golden triangle of Brazil, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago remains the largest supplier, “Beach Diggin’” is above all a way of being, a way of living the moment and life in general to the fullest. Permanent coolitude on the BPM, fast or slow, an epicureanism that is equally at ease whether its produced with a sense of Amazonian luxuriousness or the sparse comfort of a deserted beach, a reserve of a few degrees of heat to put on the turntable when it gets cold outside.
So, it’s not surprising that tracks from Eastern Europe, North Africa, or the US have quickly received their stamp of approval. In this fourth compilation, just as in the previous three, the rule remains: “Beach Diggin’” still is a state of mind.

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Mambo & Guts present

Beach Diggin' Volume 3

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The perfect soundtrack to chill on the beach!

It’s the season of the juiciest, sweetest fruit, of shorts, tank tops and thongs, the time of year when you look at life through a dark pair of sunglasses. Summer is also the time of year when lovers of soul, disco, funk, bossa, jazz and other similar grooves get together to enjoy the sunny vibrations sampled by Guts and Mambo from the world over.
Since 2013, this duo has trademarked and branded its acoustic discoveries with the appellation Beach Diggin’, a label that certifies the quality and rarity of its products and guarantees a maximum dose of sunshine for every groove. Braving the hordes of sugar-hungry bees swarming around boxes of Caribbean records, the humidity in the holds of boats, or jostling to save 45’s lying on the ground from being trampled underfoot, Guts and Mambo, at the risk of their own lives, have explored the most far-flung corners of the earth, all for a single purpose:
To discover and to share.
Because in the end, the geographic origin matters little. Even if the golden triangle of Brazil, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago remains the largest supplier, Beach Diggin’ is above all a way of being, a way of living the moment and life in general to the fullest. Permanent coolitude on the BPM, fast or slow, an epicureanism that is equally at ease whether its produced with a sense of Amazonian luxuriousness or the sparse comfort of a deserted beach, a reserve of a few degrees of heat to put on the turntable when it gets cold outside.
So, it’s not surprising that tracks from Eastern Europe, North Africa, or the US have quickly received their stamp of approval. In this third compilation, just as in the previous two, the rule remains: Beach Diggin’ is a state of mind...

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Heavenly Ethiopiques: The Best Of The Ethiopiques Series

2LP | 2013 | EU | Original (Heavenly Sweetness)

27,99 €*

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The first "Best of" on vinyl from the ethiopiques series. Francis Falcetto, the founder of the series (already 28 Cds available) and THE specialist of Ethiopian music pick a selection of the best tracks of the series. He opened his large collection of pictures, vinyls and memorabilia to make the artwork of this double LP gatefold.
The perfect introduction to the world of Ethiopian music but the specialists will also discover some rare and unknown tracks and artists. Essential!

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Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Volume 1: Ethiopian Soul And Groove

LP | 2013 | EU | Original (Heavenly Sweetness)

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Urban Ethiopian music stands out within the African continent thanks to its creativity and originality. Whatever the shade — pop, blues, jazz or soul — it comes from a fusion of local musical traditions mixed with an echo of Western music. It bewitched Ethiopia during the ‘Swinging Addis’ decade before recently winning the favors of a well-informed audience all over the world. This first vinyl volume of Ethiopian Urban Modern Music presents some of the Ethiopian ‘groove jewels’ drawn from the essential CD Ethiopiques series directed by Francis Falceto and published by Buda music.

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Ethiopian Modern Instrumentals Hits

LP | 2013 | EU | Original (Heavenly Sweetness)

James Reese & The Progressions

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ethiopians’ deep-seated ethiocentrism, the legacy of a thousand years of history, has contributed in no small way to their music’s strong national identity, particularly impervious to any African influences. Latin influences, so pervasive in the great musical centers of West Africa and the Congo, have been similarly rebuffed, despite the brilliant attempts of a musician like Mulatu Astatke. He was the first and for a long time the only Ethiopian to have studied music abroad (England and USA). In the late ’60s, he brought back ‘ethio-jazz’, as well as a passion for Latin rhythms that was not readily shared by the Ethiopian audience. As early as 1966, he released a single and two LPs in the US entitled Afro-Latin Soul (and a third LP, Mulatu of Ethiopia in 1972), with his Ethiopian Quintet composed of American and Latin-American musicians (Worthy Records). That was three years before Fela’s first American tour and six years prior to Manu Dibango’s key breakthrough with the release of Soul Makossa in the Western ‘pre-World music’ market. All this goes to show how much the history of the African continent’s musical modernity should be reconsidered in light of the Ethiopian adventure, even though this lone spark bore little relation, musically or ideologically to the musical revolutions initiated most notably by Ghanian highlife, South African jazz, Congolese rumba or, much later on, by Fela.

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Fool For Love / You Can Make It

7" | 2015 | EU | Original (Super Disco Edits)

LP | 2013 | US | Original (Fantasy)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Here is the second lot of songs from the reels the SDE crew found last year. Its almost criminal to think these two beautifully crafted soul songs, where musicians have put all their time and efforts into, were shelved because so called executives thought them "ahead of their time". Essential!

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Isaac Hayes

Greatest Hit Singles

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Life On Mars / The Sweetest Pain

Dexter Wansel

12" | 2017 | EU | Original (Philadelphia International)

15,99 €*

Shirley Davis & The Silverbacks

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Yet another highly in-demand 12" from the Philadelphia International stable and an artist whose records never go out of date! This is a killer double-sided beauty with the frenetic and jazzy "Life On Mars" from his debut 1976 album on the top-side and the mellow all-time classic and soul boy anthem "The Sweetest Pain" from 1979 on the flip.
Two very different sides of a great artist, both of which show the level of diversity that he was capable of producing. The last legitimate release of this was back 1999 and a Mint copy will currently set you back circa £50, if you can ever find one.
Fully remastered on limited edition 180 gram heavyweight vinyl.

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Keep On Keepin' On

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Lovemonk Discos)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2022 | US | Original (Fat Possum)

Ann Peebles

This Is Ann Peebles

32,99 €*

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Cookhouse 5 Gold Vinyl Edition

94 East

LP | 2019 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

24,99 €*

2LP | 2019 | EU | Reissue (Vampisoul)

Release: 2019 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP in tip-on jacket with purple velvet and gold foil stamping. In 1975, Brooklyn transplant Pepe Willie booked time at Cookhouse Recording Studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to demo five original compositions. Without roots in the Twin Cities' insular scene, Willie had no fixed backing group to help realize the arrangements he and vocalists Marcy Ingvoldstad and Kristie Lazenberry had been rehearsing. Willie organized a young cast of backing musicians for the session, among them his wife's cousin: a 16-year-old guitar prodigy named Prince Rogers Nelson. Known colloquially as "The Cookhouse 5" these recordings showcase Prince's instantly recognizable guitar playing, seasoning to perfection 94 East's short-but-sweet songbook. A crucial document concerning the origins of the Minneapolis Sound, the B-side boasts instrumental versions of each infectious tune, providing an even greater vantage point from which to admire the Purple One's expressive playing style, already evident in his teenage years.

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Los Destellos

Sicodelicos

33,99 €*

2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (RCA)

Release: 2019 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Led by Enrique Delgado, Los Destellos truly defined the sound of Peruvian cumbia with the incorporation of diverse influences and the use of electric guitars. This compilation selects the Los Destellos tracks closest to the genres of psychedelia, beat and boogaloo, taken from albums released between 1968 and 1978. These 20 irresistible songs are essential elements of Peruvian cumbia, the rhythm that changed the face of Lima, shook the Andes and spread like a forest fire across the Amazon basin. For fans of Los Mirlos, Link Wray, Davie Allan and surf instrumentals. A 2019 Record Store Day release. Total worldwide pressing: 1000

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Aretha Franklin

Sunday Morning Classics

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band / Meters, The

Express Yourself / Just Kissed My Baby

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (A’s and Bee's)

LP | 2017 | EU | Reissue (Smiling C)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited Edition for Record Store Day 2018! Remastered and resissued double A sider for soul aficionados, B Boys and jazz funk lovers.
Both instantly recognisable across the generations, the A side sees a reissue of one of the most feel good records out there in – ‘Express Yourself’. Most famously sampled by the mighty N.W.A. in '89…. ‘Whatever you do, do it good’.
On flip you get pure funk destruction in the form of The Meters – Just Kissed My Baby. An insatiable, groove laden intro which has been prime sampling material throughout the years - most notably in Public Enemy’s ‘Timebomb’. Here’s a chance to own two gems on one limited green Colored Vinyl, with a large / dinked centre hole.

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Shams Dinn

Shams Dinn 2023 Repress

Let's Ride Black Vinyl Editin

Release: 2017 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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New label Smiling C starts off with a compilation LP of released and unreleased works by the Arabic rapper, Shams Dinn.
For their first ever reissue, Smiling C connects with the Arabic rapper Shams Dinn to release a compilation his best songs, including the hit "Hedi Bled Noum". The compilation covers his entire career of with songs made between 1985-1990, most of which went unreleased at the time. One of the few Moroccan rappers to ever be recorded on vinyl back in the 80s, Shams Dinn was a pioneer of Arabic flow. Starting his career because he wanted to be a positive light for the Arabic immigrants living in France. He earned his status participating in freestyle competitions, and performing in small clubs around Europe. His career came to a turning point when he was asked by a major label to record a full LP. Unfortunately, the label decided they didn't want to promote Arabic music (largely because of the Gulf War) - and asked Shams to translate the Arabic to French. Shams Dinn wouldn't stand for that, and he was dropped from the label. The following years he worked at a school, teaching kids how to rap and express themselves through words.
The reissue comes with newly imagined art, and an inner sleeve with interview and photos.

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Junei'

7" | 2022 | US | Original (Numero Group)

Woman Of The World / No Turning Back

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Willie "Junei" Lee spent the first half of the 1970s playing guitar with his older brother Robert Lee in the self-contained band Lost Weekend, recording a handful of singles and a still unreleased LP. The back half of the decade was spent touring with Albert King, Curtis Mayfield, and The Emotions, before returning home to Gary, Indiana, to focus on his own sound. In 1985, Junei's girlfriend brought home a suite of Fostex home studio gear, including a 12 channel board, 8-track tape machine, and a halftrack for mix downs. He added a Yamaha drum machine and a Maestro echoplex and started his solo project. "The only artists I listened to was Hendrix and Santana," Junei said. The emissions coming from his home studio were entirely different, however, as "Let's Ride" channels the Euro sensibilities of Kraftwerk or Italo over virtuosic guitar. "I just didn't want to sound like anyone else," he continued. "Let's Ride" achieved that differentiation, and managed to anticipate Chicago house by a few years. Pressed in minuscule numbers in 1987 on Pharaohs Records, the 45 never connected with the nearby scenes in Chicago and Detroit where it might have found purchase in fertile soils. Decades later "Let's Ride" found new life as the bed for KAYTRANADA's "Scared To Death," and the track has slowly worked its way through the algorithm to a new generation of vapor huffers. "I am all for experimentation, trying new things, etc," Junei said. "Kaytranada is a visionary and a talented producer. He has my respect.""

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Emma Noble

7" | 2022 | JP | Original (Jet Set)

33,99 €*

Release: 2022 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Crammed)

Batida

Neon Colonialismo

21,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Tom Findlay of Groove Armada

Late Night Tales presents Automatic Soul

3LP | 2014 | UK | Reissue (Late Night Tales)