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Miss Hot Stuff / Mr. Hot Stuff

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 100 copies on yellow vinyl. Only available at hhv.de

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Clarence Reid

7" | 1971 | UK | Reissue (Alston)

Party In Me / Take My Love

Release: 1971 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Catch this blistering funk rarity from 1971 - Do not sleep!

Clarence Reid should need no intro, but for the uninitiated he's one of the voices and creative forces behind numerous Miami funk and soul sides from the 1960s onwards. Known for his deep, soulful, rough and ready style and bugged out take on things (see Blowfly for example.... but be careful!) Reid recorded 100s of sides during his illustrious career. This particular record, originally released in 1971 on Henry Stones mighty Alston Records serves us up some red hot raucous funk. One side for the ladies, one side for the dudes! This one has long been a favourite of serious diggers and DJs hunting for breakbeats, and one spin of this 45 will tell you why, this one has it all.

Unmissable, rare as hen's teeth and now freshly restored and repressed for your 7" box! Clarence Reid's "Miss Hot Stuff / Mr. Hot Stuff", available again in repress form for the first time in over a decade. Fully licensed and agreed by Henry Stone Music / TK Disco and boasting some fresh new artwork for 2024.

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Gene Dunlap

12" | 1981 | UK | Reissue (Selector Series)

Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki & Tatsuro Yamashita

Release: 1981 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Selector Series are back with more holy grail goodness, this time in the form of early 80’s boogie from Detroit.

Gene Dunlap was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He began his music career at age four when his father taught him to play the drums, honing his craft at Detroit Mumford High School. He went onto perform with Roy Ayers before releasing two solo albums in 1981, It’s Just The Way I Feel & Party In Me.

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Pacific

LP | 1978 | EU (Victory)

Funky Best Black Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1978 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reuniting the best session musicians Japan had to offer to make an album that would evoke the atmospheres of South Pacific islands, the kind of places Japanese people spend their vacations in. Pacific (1978) is a treat to the ears; its theme of the southern Pacific ocean and its warm cerulean waters relax its listeners with a fusion of city pop, soft jazz, and that good old 1970’s funk while remaining surprisingly fully instrumental throughout all contributions from artists Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, and Tatsuro Yamashita. A true cult LP and an inspiration for a lot of, so called, “vaporware” music.

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Jiro Inagaki & Friends

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Cinedelic)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1978 | EU | Reissue (LAVA ON WAX)

Outfit

Dr. Spougenstien

Keep The Fire Burning / Funky Sensation

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Re-issue of this hyper rare single from 1978 on Whirl (West Indies Records Limited). George Clinton's Parliament getting funked up in the Caribbean. TIP!

The Outfit was one of the funkiest bands ever coming from The Caribbean. They showed (together with other top bands from Barbados like The BRC or The Organization) the potential of Spouge music and the many creative possibilities that this genre can lead to.

This single is one of the finest examples of Spouge and Funk blended perfectly together in an explosive, ultra funky cover of the Parliament's "Dr. Funkenstein", titled for the occasion "Dr. Spougenstien". Despite being an extremely rare single, this song used to be quite popular in Barbados, to the point where most people on the Island used to think this was an original song. B side "Theme From Peter Gunn" serves up a punchy and groovy Cosmic disco tune on the very popular Theme from the Peter Gunn tv show.

This single is proposed to you as a first issue on the newly born Lava On Wax Records, started by Dj and Collector Matteo Fava, who have been to Barbados multiple times and works together with former Wirl label since 2020. The release has been possible thanks to help of GUTS from France, who worked since the start of this project to the end in close collaboration with Matteo. Here is what he has to say about this release: " Lava on Wax , It's putting love into old things to make them new with conscience and respect "

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Gwen McCrae

12" | 1981 | UK | Reissue (Expansion)

18,99 €*

Release: 1981 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Nasty Gal Metallic Gold Vinyl Edition

Betty Davis

LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (Light In The Attic)

In The Music......The Village Never Ends

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"In the 1970s, Betty Davis defied genre and gender by pushing her voice to extremes and embracing the erotic. She articulated a kind of pre–punk, funk–blues fusion that had yet to be normalized in mainstream music — a style that few musicians have come close to replicating. As one of the first Black women to write, arrange, and produce her own albums, Betty was a visionary who disregarded industry boundaries and constraints. Raw, unapologetic, and in full control, Betty paved the way for generations of future artists who said ‘funk you’ to the music industry and social norms.

In 1975, Betty Davis’s star was on the rise. With the backing of Island Records and a new band, Funk House, Betty’s third album, Nasty Gal, leans into the hyper-sexualized persona with which her critics were so obsessed. She raps, purrs, shrieks, and moans on top of Funk House’s manic funk-rock and lays claim to the “bad girl” anthems that now saturate the music industry. Mastered from the original tapes, Nasty Gal showcases Betty’s groundbreaking work as a performer, writer, and producer."

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Letta Mbulu

LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Be With)

LP | 1973 | UK | Reissue (Expansion)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally released in South Africa in 1983, In The Music......The Village Never Ends is one of those holy-grail African records that barely needs any introduction. Featuring the enormous 'Nomalizo', it's a record that aficionados around the world have been waiting many years for. Now, Be With Records proudly presents the hugely anticipated vinyl reissue of this bonafied classic.

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Bobby Hutton

Piece Of The Action

24,99 €*

Release: 1973 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Seasons Black Vinyl Edition

The Howard Lemon Singers

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Regrooved)

30,99 €*

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Peoples)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Experience the soulful and funky gospel sounds of the Howard Lemon Singers with the reissue of their 1977 album, Seasons, originally released by TK Records' Gospel sub-label Gospel Roots. Now reissued on vinyl for the first time through Regrooved Records, this album masterfully blends traditional gospel with modern soul elements, showcasing the Howard Lemon Singers at their most dynamic and inspirational. Featuring rich vocal harmonies and uplifting messages, Seasons invites listeners on a spiritual journey through life's varying stages, emphasizing renewal, celebration, and introspection. Among the standout tracks is "You Are Somebody," a powerful anthem that resonates deeply with its message of affirmation and empowerment. The vinyl reissue preserves the original essence of the album, enhancing the audio quality to highlight the depth and warmth of the studio recordings. Perfect for both avid gospel enthusiasts and newcomers, this reissue of Seasons by The Howard Lemon Singers is not just a record—it's a celebration of faith, resilience, and the human spirit. Add this pivotal piece of gospel heritage to your collection and let the timeless beauty of their music inspire you throughout the seasons of your life.

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The J.B.'s

Food for thought

7" | 1981 | US | Reissue (Star Creature)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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I.N.D.

Stay Sweet

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

Esa

A Muto

30,99 €*

Soul Makossa Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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

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

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

Artwork by Bradley Pinkerton.

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Lafayette Afro Rock Band

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Strut)

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

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Strut proudly presents the first official remastered reissue of the funk/Afro classic, Lafayette Afro Rock Bands "Soul Makossa" from 1973. This remastered reissue, the first of its kind, meticulously crafted by The Carvery from the original tapes, showcases the album in its entirety and includes the full original artwork.

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The Jimmy Castor Bunch

7" | 1972 | UK | Reissue (RCA)

Don't Send Me Away / You Got Dat Right 2023 Remaster

Release: 1972 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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Garfield Fleming

12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Becket)

Pocket Park Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A brand new cut and remaster for 2023 of the multi genre-busting release 'Don't Send Me Away', that transcended most dance scenes from Modern Soul, Rare Groove, Crossover and Boogie to become perhaps the most in-demand '80s record on the current collectors scene.

A certified classic from a Philly soul legend, Garfield Fleming, that never fails to hit you right in the heart. Already one of the most sought after 12 inches out there, the popularity of 'Don't Send Me Away' was cemented when a video of Garfield himself signing the track at a Paris record stall in late 2018, went viral with nearly 3,000,000 views to date.

With original 12 Inch copies trading hands for £300+ it was high time a remastered reissue hit the shelves, giving a whole new generation of listeners the chance to bask in the glory of this unquestionable anthem.

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Miki Matsubara

LP | 1980 | JP | Reissue (Pony Canyon)

38,99 €*

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

Release: 1980 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Miki Matsubara’s debut album, featuring the city pop classic "Mayonaka no Door – Stay With Me," is being reissued on colored vinyl! Over 40 years since its original release, the track has gained a global following, making this album a must-have for fans of the genre. The reissue includes a special poster and revives the original 1980 release that first hit stores on January 21st.

The album showcases top musicians of the era and is packed with dazzling tracks that have become staples of city pop. Miki’s smooth vocals blend seamlessly with refreshing AOR sounds on tracks like “It’s So Creamy.” The funky rhythm section and powerful brass in “Cryin’” highlight her dynamic vocal range, while the rock-driven energy in “Trouble Maker” reveals the versatile talent of the then-19-year-old artist. This album remains a timeless classic in the city pop scene.

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Soul Generation

Beyond Body And Soul

Michael A. Dixon & J.O.Y.

Release: 1972 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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

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You're Everything / You're All I Need Purple Vinyl Edition

7" | 1978 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

11,99 €*

Flying High / Guilty Record Store Day 2023 Edition

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Former Mind & Matter bandmates James "Jimmy Jam" Harris and Michael Dixon teamed up for 1978's gospel-boogie banger "You're All I Need" b/w "You're Everything" on the private Mad label.

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Jackie Stoudemire

7" | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Tap)

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Expansion)

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two classic Jackie Stoudemire gems, ‘Flying High’ and ‘Guilty’ get a long overdue reissue, the former of which has never been available on vinyl before.

Picked up by Tap Records impresario Jeremiah Yisrael, Jackie spent the lion’s share of 1982 in the studio with Yisrael, the prolific Gene Redd and dozens of musicians, including purportedly Barry White’s Love Unlimited Orchestra.

Ten songs were recorded over the course of the year, and two of the standouts are pressed loud and proud on either side of this limited 7 inch. First up the funk-fuelled, slick and stylish disco number ‘Flying High’, pressed for the first time ever to vinyl. ‘Guilty’ takes the B, one of the last songs Gene Redd would ever pen and some of the finest production work in a career that spanned four decades. Disco at its brilliant best. Yellow label version white sleeve.

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Leo's Sunshipp

We Need Each Other

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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What's Going On Green Vinyl Edition

Marvin Gaye

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Vinyl Lovers)

22,99 €*

On The Rise Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally released in 1971. "What's Going On is not only Marvin Gaye's masterpiece, it's the most important and passionate record to come out of soul music, delivered by one of its finest voices, a man finally free to speak his mind and so move from R&B sex symbol to true recording artist. With What's Going On, Gaye meditated on what had happened to the American dream of the past -- as it related to urban decay, environmental woes, military turbulence, police brutality, unemployment, and poverty. These feelings had been bubbling up between 1967 and 1970, during which he felt increasingly caged by Motown's behind-the-times hit machine and restrained from expressing himself seriously through his music. Finally, late in 1970, Gaye decided to record a song that the Four Tops' Obie Benson had brought him, 'What's Going On.' When Berry Gordy decided not to issue the single, deeming it uncommercial, Gaye refused to record any more material until he relented. Confirmed by its tremendous commercial success in January 1971, he recorded the rest of the album over ten days in March, and Motown released it in late May. Besides cementing Marvin Gaye as one of the most important artists in pop music, What's Going On was far and away the best full-length to issue from the singles-dominated Motown factory, and arguably the best soul album of all time." John Bush, AllMusic

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Barbara Howard

LP | 1977 | US | Reissue (Remined)

7" | 1982 | US | Reissue (Star Creature)

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Barbara Howard’s On The Rise is more than just another rare soul LP. It’s a love story. It’s a dream. It was an attempt to break through. And although Barbara certainly never became a star, one song did become a staple in rare soul and funk DJ sets, keeping interest in Barbara Howard just under the surface. And as fate would have it in 2016, a sealed copy of the LP would find its way into Plaid Room Records in Loveland, OH and kick start the revival of her story and her music.

In 1968, as an outgrowth of a community movement and talent search program called “Operation Step-Up”, Steven Reece wanted to take his community movement to the next level. This is when the idea of founding an independent label came to mind. The idea was to self-produce quality records and through successful sales attempt to land major label distribution. Steve identified Barbara Howard as the talent and set to producing her record. The idea was to produce an LP with a variety of tracks that could be marketed to a variety of radio formats and markets (gospel, pop, soul, jazz, etc.).

And while the record fizzled shortly after its release, Steve and Barbara ended up getting married shortly afterwards making this possibly the most romantic production of a record is soul music history. So via Colemine’s reissue imprint Remined Records, we are proud to present to you Barbara Howard’s On The Rise.

Recommend for fans of: Aretha Franklin, Betty Davis, Lyn Collins, Sharon Jones, Ann Peebles

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Third Rail

Reachin' For It

Release: 1982 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1977 | UK | Reissue (Southbound)

Millie Jackson

Feelin' Bitchy

Un'estate Di Sesso Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In the spring of 1977, Millie Jackson was down in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, laying down tracks for what became “Feelin’ Bitchy” with co-producer Brad Shapiro. Released in August 1977, the album reached #4 and #34 in America’s Billboard’s R&B and Hot 100, going gold with over 500,000 copies sold. Jackson’s cover of ‘If You’re Not Back In Love By Monday’ – already a hit for Merle Haggard in March 1977 – also reached #5 R&B and #43 in the Hot 100 in August. Although the album did not chart in the UK, “Feelin’ Bitchy” sold strongly to a dedicated fanbase who had voted her the #1 female singer in the Blues & Soul magazine annual poll. Jackson also performed much of the material on her sold-out UK dates in early 1978.

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Angeleri

12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Maledetta Discoteca)

22,99 €*

I Wanna Be With You / My Love For You Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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After over 40 years and with great pride we bring to light in the formidable Maxi 45 single format another great little gem hidden in the vast panorama of Italian disco.

Author, painter, poet and all-round musician, Luciano Angeleri collaborated on the project with enthusiasm and exceptional enthusiasm. With his inimitable humor he gave us many laughs and beautiful reflections on an unparalleled golden age. Thank you so much Luciano!

The Pink Colored Vinyl in Limited Edition, in addition to the two hits "Un' Estate di Sesso" and "Donna", offers two modern versions on the B-Side: Lance with a jaunty Re-Edit and our Marta Paradise with a real King -Work with a retro futuristic flavour.

May the Italian Summer be with you…

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Winfield Parker

7" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Celestial Echo)

I Can't Seem To Forget You

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In a celebration of soul music's enduring legacy, Celestial Echo is excited to unveil the reissue of Winfield Parker's revered classic, 'I Wanna Be With You.' Originally released in Baltimore in 1979, this soulful gem has maintained its status as a sought-after treasure by soul DJs for decades. With original copies commanding prices well beyond £200, the decision to reissue this timeless piece of soul music history on vinyl is a testament to its everlasting dancefloor impact. Celestial Echo is proud to present the reissue on a limited edition 7-inch vinyl record, meticulously remastered and pressed on heavyweight vinyl for an authentic analog experience. It also features a picture sleeve and redesigned labels. The following releases on this brand new re-issue label will include tracks from Brutal Force and Curtis. Diggers, and rare soul lovers need only apply.

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Heaven And Earth

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

Ron Henderson And Choice Of Colour

Release: 1976 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Heaven & Earth" was a soul vocal group based in Chicago in the mid-1970s, and throughout their career, they left behind four high-quality albums. Among them, this first album released from Clarence Johnson's G.E.C. Label could be considered their most overflowing work of the charm of their sweet vocals. This piece, where you can thoroughly enjoy Dwight Dukes' consistently sweet falsetto, has never been reissued on record since its release in 1976 until today. The P-vine edition includes the additional track "Promises," which was only released on a single.

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Soul Junction

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Groove Diggers)

It'll All Be Over Opaque Maroon & Transparent Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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* First reissue in recent years * Pressed on Black Vinyl * Comes with Japanese OBI strip

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The Supreme Jubilees

LP | 1980 | US | Reissue (Light In The Attic)

Summer Breeze HHV Exclusive Blue / White Vinyl Edition

Release: 1980 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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New LP Color Edition pressed on opaque maroon & transparent yellow wax
First ever LP reissue

Liner notes by Jessica Hundley interviewing the band, plus rare archive photographs
LP housed in an expanded gatefold jacket
If God had a disco, the DJ would be playing California gospel-soul group The Supreme Jubilees. “We won’t have to cry no more,” the tuxedo-clad group would sing, in high, angelic vocals over smooth grooves. “It’ll all be over.” Prepare to dance and contemplate death all at the same time.

A band of brothers and cousins, the group was founded from two families: brothers Joe and Dave Kingsby plus Dave’s son David Kingsby Jr., and keyboardist Leonard Sanders plus his brothers Phillips (drummer), Tim (bassist), and Melvin (tenor). The Sanders clan grew up singing together in the Witness of Jesus Christ church in Fresno CA, where dad Marion was pastor. Guitarist Larry Price–who belonged to neither family–completed the line-up that recorded the group’s first–and, prophetically, only–album, It’ll All Be Over.

Released in 1980 on the group’s own S&K (Sanders & Kingsby) label, It’ll All Be Over pinpoints a fatalistic mood exemplified by the title. Its lyrics drawn from the Old Testament, its sound from the church by way of the disco, and it’s a feel captured by the album cover–a low, orange sun setting over the Pacific ocean. It is, as Jessica Hundley observes in the brand new liner notes, “both apocalyptic and seductive.”

Making the album was not easy. Sessions began in Trac Record Co, a country and western studio in Fresno, CA, where the engineer was so put out by the group’s requests for heavier bass in the mix, he stopped the session and kicked them out. They left with four songs–one side of the album–and the record was completed at Sierra Recording Studio in Visalia, CA. Leonard Sanders reported having a spiritual encounter in his sleep while in Visalia; the next day he recorded his part of the album’s title track in a single take.

After the LP was pressed, the group took their music on tour, first in California, where they played with acts including the Gospel Keynotes, The Jackson Southernaires, and the Mighty Clouds of Joy, and then on an ill-fated trip to Texas. A follow-up album was planned for 1981, but it never materialized; having slept sometimes a dozen to a room in Texas, the men in the band were reluctant to leave jobs, wives, and kids for the hardship of the road. The group simply fizzled out, even if the friendships never did.

A copy of the album sold to a fan on that Texan tour made its way to a San Antonio record store, where it was discovered nearly three decades later by collector David Haffner (Friends of Sound). He managed to track down the Kingsby-Sanders clan at a Fourth Of July barbecue in Fresno in 2004. And he eventually introduced the group to Light In The Attic Records, which now presents the album, restored, remastered, and available to the public for the first time.

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Piper

LP | 1983 | US | Reissue (Ship To Shore)

Black Moses Vinyl Me, Please Edition

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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HHV exclusive edition on Blue / White vinyl, limited to 300 copies.

Hard-to-find on vinyl since its original pressing in Japan, 1983, Ship to Shore PhonoCo. is proud to present our release of Piper’s much-loved LP SUMMER BREEZE.

Lay back and allow the smooth warming embrace of the music take you to a care-free land of grooves and synth-pop funk, where the sand is soft, and the sea gently laps at your toes. Lick your lips, and you’ll swear you can taste the salty sea air!

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Isaac Hayes

2LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Vinyl Me, Please)

43,99 €*

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Be With)

The Rhythm Makers

Soul On Your Side

27,99 €*

7" | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Arsivplak)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Rhythm Makers's Soul On Your Side is flawless proto-disco funk. The Bronx-based band - that later went on to form heavyweight disco outfit GQ - originally released this treasure in 1976 and it's long been a hard to find record. It's also rare to find a record this hard. Captivating funk at its rawest, no doubt.

Storming out the gate with the rollicking Loft/Garage staple "Can You Feel It (Part 1)", the listener is immediately put on notice that this LP is just a little bit special. The title track, "Soul On Your Side", is a classic dancer and the basis of GQ's future hit "Disco Nights". But it's perhaps "Zone", a huge Baldelli track, that the record is best known for. Hypnotic psyched-out cosmic-disco / cosmic funk, it's an unrelenting groove that really thrusts the party into hyperdrive. With doses of scintillating Latin and pulsating African rhythms driving the pumping tune, atop an unstoppable bassline and imaginative, soul-slathered keyboard figures, it's basically a full-on funk assault. You might need a lie-down after this.

But there's no let-up on the B-Side, immediately grooving thanks to "Funk-N-You", a laidback glider that just rolls in the sleek style. Gorgeous harmony skills are displayed on "Street Dreamin'". Beautiful and gritty funk, by turns. "You're My Last Girl" is an airy ballad with two leads before the legendary "Monterey" enters the fray. A much-sampled instrumental and heavy disco-funk nugget, it contains an amazing B-Boy drum break making the whole LP worth the price of admission. "Can You Feel It (Part 2)" closes out this spectacular set.

The Rhythm Makers had been gigging around New York City since the late ’60s, having initially come together as Sabu and the Survivors, named after bassist Keith “Sabu” Crier. They eventually - for this album at least! - settled on The Rhythm Makers and cut one record for the small De-Lite subsidiary Vigor. The core lineup featured Crier, keyboardist Herb Lane, drummer Kenny Banks and rhythm guitarist Rahiem Leblanc.

Mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis, cut by Cicely Balston for Alchemy at AIR Studios with artwork restored at Be With HQ, this new edition should hopefully bring this album into the homes and record boxes of many more people.

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Figen Han

Pisi Pisi / Haydi Bastir

The Mystery Kindaichi Band

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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

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The Adventures Of Kindaichi Kosuke Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 1977 | EU | Original (Wewantsounds)

32,99 €*

Release: 1977 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Soundtracks

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Voyage: A Journey Into Discoid Funk

Brian Bennett

LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (Isle Of Jura)

25,99 €*

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Motown)

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Isle Of Jura's first LP reissue, the highly sought after 'Voyage'. A Journey Into Discoid Funk by Brian Bennett originally released in 1978. A cosmic disco classic completely re-mastered from the original master tapes by Matt Colton. 180g vinyl. Bootlegged badly in the past, re-issued with love now, the sound quality s top notch! TIP.

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Marvin Gaye

OST Trouble Man

18,99 €*

Friday, Saturday And Sunday (Clarence Reid)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Soundtracks

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Potato Salad / There Must Be Something 2024 Repress

7" | 1971 | UK | Reissue (Dig)

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Mad About)

Release: 1971 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2024 Repress

Co-producered by Clarence Reid & Willie Clarke in 1971 this is another gem from the vaults of Henry Stone's Miami funk empire.
Repressed and re mastered in conjunction with the rights holders on a dinked 7" for 2016.

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Fisher

29,99 €*

Under The Influence Of Love HHV Exclusive Hot Pink Vinyl Edition

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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

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Karin Jones

LP | 1982 | US | Reissue (Tidal Waves Music)

29,99 €*

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Chess)

Release: 1982 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 100 copies, exclusively available at HHV! Only 2 per customer!

Rare Philadelphia Soul-Funk Album From 1982 * First Ever Official Vinyl Reissue since 1982Karin Jones (born and raised in Philadelphia) took her first musical steps singing in church. She was gifted with an extremely talented ear, and an accomplished pianist, percussionist and drummer, mostly developed without formal training. In her pre-teens, Karin and her two older sisters formed a soul group called The Jonesettes that was managed by their father. They released a single titled 'Once I Had Love / Stop, Look & listen' on Cougar Records in 1971 and participated on the gospel classic “After While” by 'Rev. Arvetra Jones And The Jonesettes' released on HSE Records in 1975. In 1976 a friend of Stevie Wonder told her that Marvin Gaye was looking for backing singers for his new record and subsequent tour. Karin auditioned for Marvin and was instantly hired. They recorded the “Got To Give It Up” EP and she hit the road for Marvin Gaye’s London Palladium tour (later released as a double live album on Motown in 1977). Soon after Karin Jones started doing session work for the renowned label Jobete Records where Teddy Pendergrass got really impressed with her unique musical style. She signed with him for management in 1979, but with Teddy's own frantic schedule, the arrangement dissolved a year later. At a convention of the Black Music Association in Philadelphia, Karin met with Jim Tyrrell, who at the time was establishing his own label, T-Electric. Karin signed with T-Electric Records and recorded an album in 1980. However, the album was shelved because the label run out of money. After collecting dust for two years, producer Jim Tyrrell brought it under the attention of industry veteran Ron Alexenburg who was president of Handshake Records. Alexenburg heard the album and very much liked it. He got Karin Jones to sign with his label, and 'Under The Influence Of love' finally got its well-deserved release in 1982. “Under The Influence Of Love” is a monster of an album arranged by Dunn Pearson Jr (known for his work with Roy Ayers, Lou Ragland, Mary J. Blige, D’Angelo) and Bruce Hawes (Stevie Wonder, Kool And The Gang, The Temptations). All of this carefully supervised and produced by Jim Tyrrell. Also worth mentioning is that the duet on the album is the one and only time Eddie Levert, of the legendary O'Jays sang with a female artist. Sadly (and shocking) Karin Jones suddenly passed away in 1984 from a diabetic coma. Strangely, she predicted an early demise while preparing her photo shoot for the album. Karin Jones was a true example of a bright light burning out way too quickly, thankfully we are left with the unique (and very rare) document that is her “Under The Influence Of Love” album. The entire album is filled with heartbreaking modern soul, deep disco, boogie-funk and a great range of tempos…all of this is topped off with Karin’s trademark vocals. Also included is the hit ‘Ready, Ready Love’ which was one of the biggest songs of the London steppers scene (or more fashionably known as 'rare groove') and almost impossible to get a hold of (unless you had deep pockets). To this day, it remains a much sought-after gem and a 'holy grail' for fans and collectors alike. Tidal Waves Music now proudly presents the First ever Official vinyl reissue of this rare Philadelphia album that goes for hefty amounts on the second-hand market (it was originally released on Handshake Records And Tapes back in 1982 and plagued by inferior bootlegs ever since). This unique record comes as a deluxe 180g White North American vinyl edition (strictly limited to 500 copies) with obi strip and features the original artwork.

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Jack McDuff

Sophisticated funk

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1983 | UK | Reissue (April)

Matt Covington

I'm So In Love With You

Off The Wall Limited Edition Ultradisc One-Step 180g 45rpm 2LP Vinyl Box Set

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Prepare to experience a true soul gem reimagined for the modern age with this special 7-inch reissue of Matt Covington’s classic, I'm So In Love With You. Originally released in 1983, this rare groove masterpiece captures the essence of early '80s R&B with its smooth, heartfelt vocals and lush instrumentation. Covington’s romantic delivery and the track's elegant arrangement have made it a coveted piece for collectors and soul aficionados alike, with the original pressing becoming increasingly hard to find over the years. For the first time ever, I’m So In Love With You is being reissued, allowing a new generation of listeners to discover its timeless charm. On the flip side, we’ve included Muhammad Ali, a standout cut from Covington’s self-titled album that resonates with soul, funk, and infectious energy. A favorite of acclaimed DJ Floating Points, Muhammad Ali pays tribute to the legendary boxer with a groove that’s as fierce as its namesake. Whether this has been sat in your wantlist for years or new to Matt Covington’s music, this 7-inch offers an essential addition to your collection. With its impeccable blend of silky soul and rhythmic punch, this reissue promises to become as cherished as the original release.

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Michael Jackson

2LP | 1979 | US | Reissue (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab)

159,99 €*

The Devil Is Loose Gold Vinyl Edition

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Mobile Fidelity’s UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45rpm 2LP box set of Off the Wall is sourced from the original master tapes, housed in a deluxe slipcase, and pressed on MoFi SuperVinyl at Fidelity Record Pressing. The keepsake packaging of this Off the Wall Ud1s set further befits the album’s preeminent status. Housed in a deluxe slipcase, it features a special foil-stamped jacket and faithful graphics. Aurally and visually, this reissue is made for everyone who desires to immerse themselves in everything involved with the nine-timesplatinum landmark — including the iconic album cover with Jackson dressed in a tuxedo. Michael Jackson’s Reign as the King of Pop Starts Here: RIAA-Certified Nine-Times-Platinum Off the Wall Blends Funk, Disco, Soul and R&B in Visionary Ways, Features “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” and “Rock With You” 1979 Landmark Presented in Audiophile Sound for the First Time: Mobile Fidelity’s UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45rpm 2LP Box Set Explodes with Energy, Plays with Superb Clarity and Detail 1/4" / 30 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe Mobile Fidelity’s UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45rpm 2LP box set of Off the Wall is sourced from the original master tapes, housed in a deluxe slipcase, and pressed on MoFi SuperVinyl at Fidelity Record Pressing. The keepsake packaging of this Off the Wall Ud1s set further befits the album's preeminent status. Housed in a deluxe slipcase, it features a special foil-stamped jacket and faithful graphics. Aurally and visually, this reissue is made for everyone who desires to immerse themselves in everything involved with the nine-times-platinum landmark — including the iconic album cover with Jackson dressed in a tuxedo.

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Asha Puthli

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

25,99 €*

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited edition of 1000 copies worldwide! We can’t think of many artists that have had as diverse a career and who have been involved in as many different genres of music as Asha Puthli. A musical pioneer who forged a path through 60's psych, free-jazz, pop, rock, disco, and more. Asha's 1976 album 'The Devil Is Loose' is maybe her most well-known record. Featuring the beautiful disco-funk-classic 'Space Talk’, Asha's ethereal soaring vocals take us on a journey that almost mirrors Asha's eclectic career. The track was championed by a wide-range of musical scenes and movements, and over space and time it has been commandeered as their own. You would hear it played by David Mancuso at the now ‘mythical’ underground New York party 'The Loft’, in the most discerning disco nightclubs across the globe, in the Rare Groove scene, and also being sampled by hip-hop heavyweights such as The Notorious B.I.G / P Diddy, and The Pharcyde. The appeal and lifespan of ’Space Talk’ keeps on extending and morphing as new audiences gleefully discover it for the first time - it still sounds as relevant and fresh on the dancefloor today - a sign of a true classic. Here at Mr Bongo we are thrilled to be releasing records by such an iconic musical maverick as Asha, from her roots in India to becoming a globe-trotting artist with a celebrated career in music and acting, whilst always staying true to her art. She has blazed a trail so that others could follow. Whether you are buying this album as a replacement for your worn-out original copy or it's the first time you've heard of Asha Puthli and you're just intrigued and drawn in by the cover, we hope you enjoy this quintessential slice of Asha's world.

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Grace Jones

Nightclubbing

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Seven Minutes Of Funk Record Store Day 2022 Edition

Whole Darn Family

12" | 1976 | US | Reissue (Amherst)

16,81 €* 28,99 € -42%

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (GSF)

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2022 Drop 1 Release. Late arrival.

The Whole Darn Family emerged from Richmond, Virginia in the late 70’s and were managed, produced and promoted by August (Mr.Wiggles) Moon who ran an independent label called Soul International Records from a storefront in Richmond’s Southside District. “Seven Minutes of Funk” has become a cult favorite as it’s been sampled by Jay-Z, Wu-Tang Clan, Foxy Brown, Method Man, Biggie Smalls and countless other hip-hop artists. The LP is a gem to find for any top D.J., and a hunted collector’s item.

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Skull Snaps

7" | 1980 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180 gram vinyl!

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Mary Clark

Take Me I'm Yours

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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All This Love I'm Giving Black Vinyl 2024 Repress Edition

Gwen McCrae

7" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Cat)

LP | 1977 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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New 2024 reissue. From the LP 'Melody of Life' (Cat 2614).

Exactly the same as the original pressing but the cat on the label has yellow eyes as opposed to red.

Yet another solid Soul/Funk nugget lifted from the vaults of Miami's CAT Records (Another T.K. Disco subsidiary).

Often sampled, re-edited & re-jigged but never bettered! Gwen McCrae's all time classic "All This Love I'm Giving" finally see's a timely repress, just as God intended, on a dinked 45 with all original artwork intact! That's right, you may recognize this number from Cassius' 1999 hit "Feelin' For You" but this track has long been a staple of rare groove dances & sophisticated soul parties with discerning DJ's & selectors clamoring for the original 45 at any cost.

Backed here with it's original b-side slow jam "Maybe I'll Find Somebody New" this rare 45 has been re-mastered, re-pressed & brought back for 2015's dance-floors in conjunction & with the permission of T.K. Disco / Henry Stone Music, Miami USA.

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The Sidewinders

Flatfoot Hustlin'

Cymande Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1977 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The deeply rooted funk spirit is alive and well in Canada's prolific funk-producing area, and The Sidewinders' most sought-after funk album, "Flatfoot Hustlin'," is making a long-awaited reissue with an obi. Apart from the fact that it was recorded in the same studio as Professor Lett AND STUDY's "love Serenade" at the time, the details of this album were shrouded in mystery. It gained attention among diggers when it adorned the cover of the rare groove/deep funk collector's bible, "Funky & Groovy Music Records Lexicon."

Featuring floor-pounding funky tunes like "I Like To Dance" and "Flat Foot Hustlin','' guaranteed to lift the dance floor, as well as a recommendable slow number for the sweet tea fans, "Time For Loving," and a heavy funk with a low center of gravity, "Gift to the Sun." Every track on this album is top-notch, making it a must-have for funk enthusiasts.

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Cymande

LP | 1972 | UK | Reissue (Partisan)

27,99 €*

Release: 1972 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1981 | US | Reissue (Holy Grail)

Truth & Devotion

Heaven At Last

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Futuribile)

Eva Eva Eva

Love Me Please Forever

22,99 €*

Sunshine Kiz Yellow / White Vinyl Edition

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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Piper

LP | 1984 | US | Reissue (Ship To Shore)

18,84 €* 28,99 € -35%

LP | 1971 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 1984 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 300 copies.

Riding high on the success of Gentle Breeze, PIPER was eager to put out more new material. Keeping the same members and guest musicians, the band used its excitement and forward momentum – aided no doubt by its ever-growing experience and taste for experimentation – to produce its next album, Sunshine Kiz, within the tiny span of six months. And despite seeing no change in personnel for these latest efforts, PIPER’s musicality was constantly evolving.

Perhaps most obviously, Sunshine Kiz showed the band beginning to break away from its signature style. Instrumentals were no longer the focus as more vocal-centric tracks made their way to the fore. Sunshine Kiz turned out to be a “song album,” and its lyric sheet saw a substantial increase in the number of words. A Drumulator replaced the LinnDrums, and the programmed percussion suddenly sounded more natural. Some songs actually featured live drumming, abandoning programmed beats altogether.

It could be said that this all amounted to, at least partially, a return to PIPER’s roots. Or, maybe more accurately, it was something like PIPER circa 1981 filtered through the signature sound the band had forged with their two Breeze albums of 1983. The title track on Sunshine Kiz was released as their second-ever single – their first since “Far Away” from their debut album. And with this new single there even came a music video.

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Kashmere Stage Band

Thunder Soul

I Want To Thank You / Don't Stop What You're Doin'

Release: 1971 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kashmere Stage Band (ksb), founded by music teacher Conrad O. Johnson was an elite performing unit of the student band at Kashmere High School, Houston, Texas, from the late 1960s until 1978. All original Kashmere LPs had 1000 copies or less originally pressed, which were sold both locally and around the world as the band toured. And now, P-vine is proud to present the historically renowned albums from the band on limited reissue vinyl! some of them will be reissued on vinyl for the first time.

[Items line-up] Kashmere Stage Band / Our Thing ('69) Kashmere Stage Band / Bumper To Bumper Soul ('70) ※First time reissued on vinyl Kashmere Stage Band / Thunder Soul ('71) ※First time reissued on vinyl Kashmere Stage Band / Zero Point ('72) Kashmere Stage Band / Kashmere "73" Live in Concert ('73) ※First time reissued on vinyl Kashmere Stage Band / Out Of Gas But Still Burning ('74) Kashmere Stage Band / Plays Originals ('74) Kashmere Stage Band / Expo '75 Concert Tour Japan/Okinawa ('75) ※First time reissued on vinyl

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Alicia Myers

7" | 1981 | UK | Reissue (South Street Soul)

Seasons Red Transparent Vinyl Edition

Release: 1981 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Alicia Myers - I Want To Thank You & Don't Stop What You're Doin' are staple classics and for the first time since their initial release in 1981 are together on one piece of vinyl. A serious double header!

Both tracks are produced by Kevin ‘Mr Groove’ McCord, heralded as Dam Funk’s favourite producers and one of the founding members of Al Hudson & The Soul Partners & One Way before going on to contribute to hundreds of r&b, funk, disco, and boogie dancefloor movers in the ’70s and ’80s.

At the height of his career he produced his One Way band members, Alicia Myers debut solo album, Alicia featuring both tracks on this release. I Want To Thank You, a certified classic that never fails to elicit a joyous reaction anytime it’s played & Don't Stop What You're Doin' famously sampled by J Dilla for ‘What It’s All About’ by Slum Village feat. Busta Rhymes on the legendary ‘Fantastic Vol.2’ album.

Another fully licenced and remastered essential release from the South Street family!

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The Howard Lemon Singers

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Regrooved)

33,99 €*

Gloster Williams And The King James Version

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Together Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Regrooved)

30,99 €*

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

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Experience the divine power of gospel music with the reissue of the legendary album Together by Gloster Williams and The King James Version. Originally released in 1977 on Gospel Roots Records, this seminal work is now re-released for the first time on vinyl, courtesy of Regrooved Records. Together captures a moment in gospel music that is both timeless and transcendent. Led by the dynamic Gloster Williams, The King James Version choir brings an electrifying blend of traditional gospel with hints of soul and R&B, creating a sound that uplifts and inspires. This album is famed for its stirring harmonies, powerful lyrics, and the passionate delivery that fans and newcomers alike will find deeply moving. Highlights of the album include the soaring title track, "Together," which has been a staple in gospel music playlists for decades, celebrated for its message of unity and spiritual upliftment. Each song on the album is crafted with care, featuring intricate arrangements and a raw emotional energy that captures the essence of gospel music's golden era. This reissue is a meticulously remastered version that enhances the original recordings while preserving the authentic sound that made Together a must-have for gospel collectors and enthusiasts. It's pressed on high-quality vinyl to deliver the best listening experience, ensuring that the richness of the choir’s vocals and the depth of the instrumentation are beautifully rendered. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of gospel history. The reissue of Gloster Williams and The King James Version’s Together is a testament to the enduring power of gospel music to console, celebrate, and connect us. Add this vital record to your collection and let its messages of faith and fellowship fill your home with joy and inspiration.

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Kashmere Stage Band

Zero Point

There's A Riot Goin' On Vinyl Me, Please Edition

Release: 1972 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sly And The Family Stone

LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Vinyl Me, Please)

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Motown)

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Why you'll love it...
With the ’60s coming to an end, the revolutionary spirit of the times was so ubiquitous that it simply demanded more from its artists. We started to see this shift in rock ’n’ roll (The Beatles, The Rolling Stones) and in jazz (Lee Morgan, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock); it was time that pop and soul music followed suit. Marvin Gaye would release the seminal What’s Going On in May 1971, and while What’s Going On was pivotal in allowing Black artists to deliver popular music with a message that spoke to the times, There’s a Riot Goin’ On followed Gaye’s lead, but pushed the boundaries further. Sly Stone challenged what was possible for a Black artist in popular music, both lyrically and sonically.

Sly & The Family Stone’s There’s a Riot Goin’ On was synonymous with the anxiety felt by all alive at that time — how to navigate this new decade, after all the turmoil experienced in the last one. It’s a bit of a “purple haze,” really. Artistically, Sly managed to harness the confusion that not only he felt, but that most people were feeling then.

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Marvin Gaye

What's Going On

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Yum Yum Black Vinyl Edition

Fatback Band

LP | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Ace)

LP | 1977 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Formed by drummer Bill Curtis in 1970, the Fatback band started off as a funk band although when disco began to break in 1974, they added that four-to-the-floor wrinkle to their sound to serve up some classics. In 1975 Fatback released both their fifth and sixth albums - “Yum Yum” and “Raising Hell” - in the same year. Although singles had been released Stateside as early as 1971, it was not until 1975 that Fatback began to appear on singles here.

Their third UK 7” – ‘Yum Yum (Gimme Some)’ - got to number 40 in the UK charts in August. Later in November, ‘Are You Ready (Do The Bus Stop)’ got to number 18, which helped propel the “Raising Hell” LP into the top 20. This album also spawned the Top 10 hit ‘Spanish Hustle’ in early 1976. Both “Yum Yum” and “Raising Hell” have been out of print on vinyl for decades. These new editions allow funky Fatback fans to drop the needle and get back into the groove.

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Washington Jamb Band

Gonna Get Your Cherry

34,19 €* 35,99 € -5%

Stage Two Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 1977 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally recorded in 1977 by a small battalion of teenagers (there were supposedly upwards of ten members) Gonna Get Your Cherry was Groove Diggers’ inaugural release in 2006! Is the title immature? Perhaps. But there’s nothing immature about the 11 tracks of soulful, danceable funk that the album is made up of. From album opener “Can’t Hide the Funk”, the skill of these young players is on immediate display, with vocal harmonies and a rhythm section so tight you could mistake them for performers twice their age. Title track “Gonna Get Your Cherry” follows, with a beat so groovy even thinking about the song will have you tapping your foot. “Instrumental Soul” is - as described - some of the finest instrumental soul-funk this side of Chicago, with a fiery saxophone solo and staccato guitar strumming that’ll have you dancing in no time.

In comparison, B-side opener “Living In Style” and “Who Wants To Fall In Love” are subdued affairs, with female vocalists and a backing chorus giving space for the Washington Jamb Band’s more soulful side to shine. Including the never before reissued (on vinyl) track “In The Clouds”, two boogie-esque bonus tracks, and an obi-strip, this is the finest reissue to ever hit the market! Make sure you don’t miss Washington Jamb Band’s Gonna Get Your Cherry, only from P-vine Records!

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Pat Thomas

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Tidal Waves)

29,74 €* 34,99 € -15%

LP | 1982 | JP | Original (Polydor)

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The legendary Ghanaian singer-producer Pat Thomas needs little introduction, he is a globally recognized vocalist and songwriter, famed for both his solo works and that with the highlife bands The Blue Monks, Broadway-Stargazers Dance Band, The Satellites, The Sweet Beans, Marijata, The Kwashibu Area Band and The Uhuru Dance Band. Between 1974 and 2019, he issued more than two dozen recordings offering a unique take on highlife, funk, reggae, soul and Afro-beat/pop. Pat Thomas' work was sampled many times and continues to be featured on compilations by renowned reissue-labels across the globe.

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Shakatak

Night Birds

11,99 €*

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Rhino)

Release: 1982 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Japanese pressing with OBI.

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War

Why Can't We Be Friends?

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (BMG Rights Management)

Joe Bataan

Salsoul

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (Polydor)

Roy Ayers

A Tear To A Smile

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Don't Be Afraid Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition

Sky's The Limit

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

13,99 €*

The Space Between White Vinyl Vinyl Edition

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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

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Joanna Brouk

LP | 1981 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

2LP | 1978 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Previously issued on three rare cassette-only editions, Joanna Brouk's 1980 sophomore album The Space Between has finally been given spacious LP quarters. The side-long title track, performed by Brouk's Mills College instructor and sometime-lover Bill Maraldo is among the deepest and most distinctive pieces in the new age canon, while side B's three cuts expand the theme in hypnotic new directions.

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Lemuria

44,99 €*

LP | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Strut)

Release: 1978 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The 1978 self-titled album by the free soul band Lemuria remains much talked about around rare groove circles. Formed by Kirk Thompson of the iconic Kalapana, it’s a proud statement of Hawaiian AOR, and highlights the magic touch of Thompson as both a keyboardist, and behind the mixers, his work as the album’s serving producer. For this new reissue edition, P-vine is including three bonus tracks and two alternate takes for the first time on vinyl, resulting in this deluxe fourteen track double gatefold package.

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Patrice Rushen

Posh

23,99 €*

The All American Powerhouse

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The landmark 1980 album, representing a period of consolidation for Patrice Rushen. Her studio reputation as a go-to pianist and arranger among other artists and musicians was well established and was growing exponentially. Although never originally planning a career as a solo artist, she had built this side of her work through three Prestige albums and two sophisticated soul and disco albums for Elektra, 'Patrice' and 'Pizzazz'. "I was lucky to have a group of musicians that I knew well by the time of these recording sessions," remembers Patrice. "I had my pick of really incredible players because of all of the studio work I was doing. I also played with Lee Ritenour, Harvey Mason and others almost on a weekly basis at The Baked Potato club in L.A." Tracks include the singles 'Don't Blame Me', 'Look Up!' and 'Never Gonna Give You Up'. "'Never Gonna Give You Up' came out of playing ideas at home. Bassist Freddie Washington was living with my family while he tried to get a foothold in L.A.'s music scene and that groove came out of those jams. With 'The Dream', I had been listening to Minnie Riperton's 'Come To My Garden', one of my favourite albums. With Charles Stepney's arrangements, I saw that he didn't have to use large instrumentation to be orchestral in his approach. So, 'The Dream' was a homage to that kind of writing." "After 'Posh', we had a much better idea from the performance side what was important in our music and that informed my next album, 'Straight From The Heart'. We took a little break after 'Posh' was released, although I was still writing and working regularly on scores for film and TV. That had always been my main focus in my music."

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V.A.

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Be With)

24,99 €*

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Be With)

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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Samuel Jonathan Johnson

My Music

24,99 €*

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Wewantsounds)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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My Music is a stellar spiritual soul / jazz-funk gem, recorded by keyboardist-singer Samuel Jonathan Johnson in 1978. The epitome of a cult classic, it didn’t do much upon its release but steadily found an audience over the decades that followed. It eventually worked its way into the culture, and latterly the wantlists, of wave after wave of soul aficionados. This is music that shares the jazzy R&B DNA of contemporaries like Roy Ayers and is an intoxicating blend of mellow moments and more groove-heavy tracks. Spacey keys and lush production give it a luxurious, enveloping warmth.

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Fairuz

Wahdon

33,99 €*

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Expansion)

Roy Ayers

Silver Vibrations

Strawberry Letter 23 / Ice Cold Daydream Record Store Day 2019 Edition

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reissue des Rare Groove-Klassikers "Silver Vibrations" von Roy Ayers (1983) im Original-Artwork seines damaligen Labels Uno Melodic. Die LP enthält die 7-minütige Version von "Chicago" sowie weitere Rare-Groove-Perlen wie "Keep On Movin'", Smiling With Our Eyes" und Good Good Music".

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Shuggie Otis

7" | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Epic)

Overdrive – Rock/Jazz - Party

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Remastered & reissued with original labels as per the '71 press on 7 inch. Famously covered by The Brothers Johnson, which achieved big chart success, Shuggie Otis' 'Strawberry Letter 23' is an instantly recognisable masterpiece of psychedelic soul.
The flip side houses 'Ice Cold Daydream' a funk bomb full of bouncing organs and squelching wah wah guitars with Shuggie's trademark vocal tones laid over the top.
Spine tingling greatness for the LA master.

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The Bridge

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Sommor)

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Rhino)

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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George Benson

Breezin'

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Face to face with the truth

Undisputed Truth

LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Gordy)

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (Fantasy)

The 3 Pieces

Vibes of truth

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Atlantic)

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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sampled by Presage and Da Lench Mob

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Donny Hathaway

Extension Of A Man

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Do You Still Feel The Same Way

Tommie Young

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Soul Power)

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1981 | US | Reissue (Polydor)

Roy Ayers

Center Of The World

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1972 | US (Atlantic)

Manu Dibango

Soul Makossa

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Money)

Release: 1972 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ new bell

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Don Julian

OST Savage

Mayonaka No Door / Stay With Me Clear Blue Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Soundtracks

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sampled by Redman, Warren G, ...

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Miki Matsubara

7" | 1979 | JP | Reissue (Pony Canyon)

Release: 1979 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In late 2020, "Mayonaka no Door" saw a surge in popularity among international audiences.

This is a color reissue of Miki Matsubara's debut single, one of the most popular city pop songs, which reached No. 1 on the Spotify Global Viral Chart for 20 consecutive days. The original was released on November 5, 1979. The track with its stylish and danceable arrangement and top musicians applying their top-notch skills, was covered by many artists in Japan and abroad and spread all over the world.

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L.T.D.

Love To the World

12" | 1976 | US (A&M)

7" | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Expansion)

Release: 1976 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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sampled by De La Soul & Brand Nubian / get your it together

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Gloria Gaynor

This Love Affair

You Can Fly On My Aeroplane Deep Sky Vinyl Edition

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Pure Philly magic from Gloria Gaynor, the definitive 2 minute 43 second version of “This Love Affair” only on 7”, and becoming rare/sought after after it’s original release in 1978. The full album version also still popular, so offered here too on this back to back release. The song is co-written by Gloria Gaynor and given that Philly flavour by arrangers Norman Harris and Ron ‘Have Mercy’ Kersey. Original UK copies on Discogs start at £50.

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Wee

LP | 1977 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

27,99 €*

Be Altitude: Respect Yourself

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Scoring the lives of small-time players, pimps, junkies, and prostitutes lurking around his simultaneously blessed and cursed existence, Wee mastermind Norman Whiteside lived in an entirely different Columbus than Capsoul's Bill Moss or Prix's Clem Price. Alternating between Stevie Wonder's dreamy soul and Sly Stone's druggy groove, You Can Fly On My Aeroplane bypasses Whiteside's everyday gritty street life reality, focusing instead on the airy sounds of fantasy and masquerade. Smooth, sexy, and synthy, You Can Fly On My Aeroplane is a peerless and sprawling psychedelic soul concept album and a sure'fire panty soaker to boot.

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Staple Singers

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Craft)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

Family Underground

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

13,59 €* 15,99 € -15%

7" | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Athens Of The North)

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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Papa Bear & His Cubs

You're So Fine

Nasty Gal Pink & Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Deepfunk / soul super rarity flipped with one of the best deep soul sides ever recorded, the family had some great images so we opted for a picture sleeve on this one, 400 copies only. forget about finding an O.G. Researched by our man, Brian Sears
Papa Bear And His Cubs were the brainchild of Eddie Disnute Sr., aka Papa Bear. A native resident of Hampton, Arkansas. Eddie started his music career in gospel then transitioned into secular music after moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1963. While living in Milwaukee with his wife and children, Eddie played with a group called the Fenders but eventually decided to start a group of his own with his kids aptly named Papa Bear And His Cubs.
Eddie Sr., a naturally gifted musician, taught his children how to play music. Creativity is a part of the Disnute DNA and before long Eddie's cubs were perfecting chops of their own. Papa Bear And His Cubs started performing together around the late 1960s. Although a few memorable gigs came their way, Wisconsin proved to be too cold for the Disnutes so they made their way back to Hampton, Arkansas.
The family continued to perform in Arkansas then made another move to Houston, Texas where they hoped to break into the music scene down south. They lived there for nearly three years and even recorded at SugarHill Studios, yet nothing materialized and the recordings remain a mystery to this day. For their final move, the Disnutes returned home to Hampton after Eddie's wife Christine (aka Mother Goose) received word that her father was ill.
In 1975 the group recorded their only vinyl record at Sam Griffith's home recording studio in Camden, Arkansas. Disnute Sr. recalls it only taking "one night, and one take" for both "Sweetest Thing On This Side Of Heaven" and "You're So Fine" to be born. Both songs have an entrancing quality that is inescapable and will surely resonate with listeners for years to come.
The group continued to perform until the early 1980s, at which point the cubs were bears themselves, who decided to go their own separate ways. When thinking back to their prime days, one thing will always remain clear in Eddie Sr.'s memory, "we could play, all it took was a countdown of 1, 2 ,3, 4 and we're gone".

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Betty Davis

LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (Light In The Attic)

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

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Montclairs

Dreaming Out Of Season

34,19 €* 35,99 € -5%