Funk | Soul Vinyl 803 Items

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Expansion)

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A dramatic, string-drenched epic, James Ralph Bailey’s Just Me ’N’ You has been a sought-after soul masterpiece for decades. A lush suite of beautiful songs, it was conceived as a concept album; a sophisticated paean to love. Originally released by MAM Records in 1974, Just Me ’N’ You is a breathtaking jazzy soul album. It’s similar in style to Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On - particularly the performances, orchestrations and chord progressions - but dealing with a different universal subject matter. If What’s Going On was about romance instead of politics, it would sound like this.

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The Warriors

Behind The Mask

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul

Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul Record Store Day 2020 Edition

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Price Of Love / It's Hard To Live In This Old World

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2020 Release.

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Rev. Harvey Gates

7" | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Salvation Rock)

17,99 €*

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

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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With its killer drum break and sweet piano arrangement courtesy of Zelpha Wells, "Price Of Love" stands as a manifesto of Harvey Gates' musical vision, the song, written in 1978, gives a glimpse of what was to come in the following decades. This record retains a large crossover appeal, and will fit well into the most diverse music lovers' collections.

Salvation Rock is proud to announce the first and only official repress on original format, beautifully presented in a thick cardboard company sleeve and full label original artwork

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Enlightment

Agape Love

The Mystery Kindaichi Band

Release: 1988 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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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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Make It Last Forever Black Vinyl Edition

Donna McGhee

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Wewantsounds)

31,99 €*

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Fortuna)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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Jacky McKayten

The Black Magic

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Peoples)

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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The J.B.'s

Food for thought

20,99 €*

LP | 1970 | US | Reissue (Craft)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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Booker T & The MG's

Melting Pot

Release: 1970 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Do You Love Me / You're The One

Timeless Legend

12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Expansion)

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Soul Brother)

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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Lou Courtney

I'm In Need Of Love

30,99 €*

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Wewantsounds)

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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feat. Bob Babbit, Andrew Smith ... modern soul classic !

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Fairuz

Wahdon

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Celia

Let Me Sing My Song To You

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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MRBLP188 Beautiful debut album from the incredible, Célia. Conducted & arranged by Arthur Verocai and Rogério Duprat; featuring songs by Lo Borges, Antonio Adolfo and Joyce amongst others. Célia recorded four self-titled albums for Continental between 1971 and 1977, ‘Amor’ in 1982 plus several more before she sadly passed away late in 2017, aged 70. This is her debut album from 1970. Célia was a Brazilian vocalist who worked frequently with master arranger-composer Arthur Verocai in her early years and many other heavyweights over the course of her extensive career. Joyce was particularly supportive in the making of this album, writing the beautiful “Abrace Paul McCartney” and her husband at the time, Nelson Ângelo, recorded some of the songs.
Features an exclusive insert of a translated interview with Celia, completed in 2011 in her hometown of São Paulo. Focusing, in particular on her recording work with Arthur Verocai, it showcases her wonderful sense of humour and how she was embracing her new legion of fans, particularly in the world of hip hop. Official Mr Bongo reissue. Licensed from Warner Music.

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Larry Jon Wilson

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Be With)

Alan Parker & Madeline Bell

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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The Voice Of Soul

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Be With)

LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (8th)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Blowfly

Blowfly's Zodiac Party

30,99 €*

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Nobody could have suspected the path that Clarence Henry Reid
would take during the 1960s. During this time he worked as a
singer/songwriter and producer for the likes of KC & The
Sunshine Band, Bobby Byrd, Gwen McCrae, and various others.
He would also release his own compositions, including the deep
soul classic "Nobody But You Babe", which would become a sampling
favorite of KRS-One, Erykah Badu, DMX, and more. Though
Reid maintained a reputation as a consummate professional
among the romantic soul crowd, outside of his day-job he turned
a complete 180, writing and performing humorous, deliberately
raunchy and sexually-explicit parodies of songs. These parodies
would be relegated strictly to friends at parties, and wouldn't see
a wide audience until the 1970s hit.
In 1971 Reid would gather a collection of studio musicians,
including famed R&B sidemen Timmy Thomas & Benny Latimore
on keys, and Little Beaver on guitar, to finally commit these
parodies to wax. In order to protect his identity as a songwriter
Reid took on the stage name Blowfly, and dressed as a comic
book super villain for live performances and photos. From there
he would release numerous studio albums of similarly crude
parodies throughout the 70s and 80s, which were enormously
popular as party records. These records would also go on to
become a wealth of sampling fodder for artists like Jurassic 5, The
Pharcyde, DJ Shadow, Eazy-E, and many more, as well as lead
Reid to collaborate with artists as varied as soul contemporary
King Coleman, to former Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra, to
ganja-centric rapper Afroman.
1978 saw the release of Blowfly's Zodiac Party, a loosely defined
concept album which framed Reid's explicit renditions around the
theme of the Greek Zodiac symbols. Reid had already covered
this topic earlier on the similarly titled Blowfly Zodiac, but Zodiac
Party differentiates itself from its lack of parodies, instead placing
Reid in the center of a raucous shindig with his backing band,
schmoozing effortlessly with excited partygoers, curious to know
their signs. It's a singularly surreal entry in the parodist's catalog,
but a no less entertaining 70s party record.

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Atmosfear

En Trance

David Waciuma & The Rapture Voices

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Official reissue of the only full-length LP from Brit-funk masters, Atmosfear. Love for Atmosfear was born out of the underground UK dance scene of the early 1980s; from nightclubs, pirate radio shows and soul weekenders. A localised scene that went on to have a global influence. The band’s most notable track ‘Dancing in Outer Space’ – included here on the CD version as a bonus – is a certified classic. It was a chart hit in the UK and was also championed Stateside in clubs such as the mythic ‘Paradise Garage’ and 'The Loft' by the likes of Larry Levan and David Mancuso. An instantly recognisable anthem that is just as fresh today as it was when it was first released. Originally released in 1981 via Elite / MCA records, ‘En Trance’ is a joyous album that arguably represents the pinnacle of the Brit-funk sound. The band consisted of bassist, and keyboardist Lester J. Batchelor, drummer Ray Johnson, guitarist Andy Sojka, saxophonist Stewart Cawthorne, singer and guitarist Tony Antonio and producer Jerry Pike. The album captures the excitement of these
exceptional players demonstrating utmost originality in the studio. More Atmosfear and Elite Records reissues are available/coming soon on Mr Bongo, including ‘Xtra Special’ and ‘Dancing In Outer Space’ on 12”.
Official Mr Bongo reissue. Licensed from Chemical Discs.
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Devil Go / Jesu Kristo

7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Afro7)

12,99 €*

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Polydor)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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Mandrill

Composite Truth

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Sound Stage)

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180 gram pressing!

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Ann Sexton

Loving You, Loving Me

LP | 1974 | UK | Reissue (Acid Jazz)

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Extremely popular on the Northern Soul scene, Ann Sexton's 1973 full-length 'Loving You, Loving Me' gets reissued on vinyl, including reproduced artwork and labels.

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Leroy Hutson

Closer To The Source

34,99 €*

Release: 1974 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Southbound)

Millie Jackson

Still Caught Up

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

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Following January’s vinyl release of “Caught Up”, we bring you the second part of Millie’s examination of the eternal love triangle – 1975’s “Still Caught Up”.

Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio with the original Swampers – Hood, Hawkins, Beckett and Johnson – and co-produced by Millie and Brad Shapiro.

The order is reversed this time, with the wife getting side 1 and the mistress side 2.

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The Meters

Struttin'

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

Eddie Russ

Take A Look At Yourself

20,99 €*

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (UA)

Bobby Womack

Lookin' for a love again

Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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10 tracks ... sampled by EPMD

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24-Carat Black

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Stax)

37,99 €*

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Something New To Do / I May Not Be What You Want

Bobby Sheen

7" | 1972 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

14,99 €*

Release: 1972 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Gang)

Kaygees

Keep On Bumpin

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Cinedelic)

Franco Chiari

Al Sint

Percussioni Ed Effetti Speciali

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Soundtracks

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Franco Chiari, born in 1927 in Naples, was an eclectic artist who is considered a bit of a wildcard of keyboard instruments: he played the piano, accordion, synthesizer, vibraphone and marimba in both jazz and symphony. For three consecutive years (1957/58/59) he won the National Jazz referendum, was vibraphonist in the national TV Orchestra and participated in numerous important broadcasts. He received many awards in his career, and numerous are the artists who have wanted to play live alongside him, including Lionel Hampton, Stéphane Grappelli, Django Reinhardt, Piero Piccioni, Armando Trovajoli, Lelio Luttazzi, and more.

In this album released in 1973, the most groovy in his career, and now the most wanted from collectors, he rearranges the compositions of Mario Bertolazzi electronically with the use of synthesizer on rhythms ranging from latin beats to funk.

Numbered limited edition with digital downloads included and an amazing cover with splashes of paint, making each copy unique and unrepeatable.

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Piero Umiliani

LP+CD | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Schema)

27,99 €*

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Rhino)

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Recorded at Umiliani’s personal Sound Work Shop Studio in Rome, this double album spreads
its four sides over percussive experiments and other more abstract ones, with excellent results
in both cases. The first disc includes also beat and swing elements, while the sixteen tracks
from “Effetti speciali”, though less immediate, are equally fascinating. A perhaps less known
Umiliani, but this is just one more reason for a deserved and fast rediscovery.

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George Benson

Breezin'

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

Greatest Hits

52,99 €*

Free Your Mind And Your Ass Will Follow

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl, limited/numbered

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Funkadelic

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Westbound)

2LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Westbound)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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- "Eulogy and Light" sampled by Above the Law for "Black Triangle"

- "Free Your Mind" sampled by JCD and the Dawg lb for "Bon Appetit",
Kris Kross for "Freak da Funk" and
X-Clan for "Earth Bound" & "Shaft's Big Score"

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Funkadelic

America eats its young

Brother, brother, brother

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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- "Loose Booty" sampled by EPMD for "Who's Booty?"

- "Joyful Process" sampled by CPO for "Gangsta Melody",
Eazy-E for "Eazy-Duz-It" and
Smokin Suckas with Logic for "Uncle Tom Artist"

- "I Call My Baby Pussycat" sampled by De La Soul for "Area"

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Isley Brothers

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

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (Buddah)

Sound Experience

Boogie woogie

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (Malaco)

Freedom

Farther than imagination

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (Fantasy)

Side Effect

LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Hi)

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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feat. Ronnie Laws, Ray Parker Jr., Joe Sample ...

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Al Green

Explores Your Mind

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

Bootsy's Rubber Band

Stretchin' Out In..

LP | 1980 | UK | Reissue (Pure Pleasure)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

180g vinyl.

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George Benson

Give Me The Night

I Always Wanted To Be In The Band

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This is the peak of George Benson's courtship of the mass market -- a superbly crafted and performed pop album with a large supporting cast -- and wouldn't you know that Quincy Jones, the master catalyst, is the producer. Q's regular team, including the prolific songwriter Rod Temperton and the brilliant engineer Bruce Swedien, is in control, and Benson's voice, caught beautifully in the rich, floating sound, had never before been put to such versatile use. On "Moody's Mood", Benson really exercises his vocalese chops and proves that he is technically as fluid as just about any jazz vocalist, and he become a credible rival to Al Jarreau on the joyous title track. Benson's guitar now plays a subsidiary role -- only two of the ten tracks are instrumentals -- but Q has him play terrific fills behind the vocals and in the gaps, and the engineering gives his tone a variety of striking, new, full-sounding timbres. The instrumentals themselves are marvelous: "Off Broadway" is driving and danceable, and Ivan Lins' "Dinorah, Dinorah" grows increasingly seductive with each play. Benson should have worked with Jones from this point on, but this would be their only album together.

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Step By Step

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Brunswick)

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1970 | UK | Reissue (Kent)

Preston Love

Omaha Bar-B-Q

23,99 €*

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

Tower Of Power

LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Gordy)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Tower Of Power is the third album release for the Oakland-based Funk band Tower of Power. This is their most successful album to date, which was released in May 1973. The album peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Top LPs chart and received a Gold record award for sales in excess of 500,000. The album spawned their most successful single, "So Very Hard to Go".

180g vinyl.

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Undisputed Truth

Down To Earth

18,99 €*

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Atlantic)

Donny Hathaway

Extension Of A Man

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Each Man Makes His Destiny

Ice

LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Kedzie)

18,99 €*

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Back For A Taste Of Your Love

Syl Johnson

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Fat Possum)

30,99 €*

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Buddah)

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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Barbara Mason

Give Me Your Love

18,99 €*

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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That's The Way Of The World

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Speakers Corner)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Menagerie

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Polydor)

Mandrill

Composite truth

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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sampled by DITC, Cypress Hill, De La Soul ...

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2LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Live At Carnegie Hall

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Groove Merch)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180 Gram Audiophile Pressing / Gatefold Sleeve

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O’Donel Levy

Black Velvet

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (A-1)

Rimshots

Soul Train

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1977 | UK | Reissue (Wrasse)

Fela Kuti

Sorrow, Tears & Blood

26,99 €*

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Rhino)

Prince

Dirty Mind

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (United Artists)

Mandrill

Solid

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Now-Again)

The Equatics

Doin' It!!!!

LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (20th Century)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The stories of great high school funk bands are, thanks to an abundance of reissues, commonplace. The tales of great high school soul-bands are still rare. A
ballad or two on the random Douglass High School Stage Band album or Timeless Legend’s mesmerizing entry on Columbus’s 1972 1st Annual Inner City Talent Expo notwithstanding, high school bands rarely struck into the realm of “grown folks”
music. Enter The Equatics and their brooding masterpiece "Doin’ It!!!!"

If this is categorized as a “funk” album – and it was for the last ten years, by those few lucky enough to own an original copy – it holds its own. But it was as a soul
band, one as inspired by the melancholic musings of Bill Withers as the psychedelic-pop of the self-proclaimed “Black Moses,” Issac Hayes – that the
Equatics shone. These young souls offered world-weary, beat-heavy ballads that stand on par with any of the great independent organizations of the early 1970s.
That a group of teenagers could offer such an angst-ridden plea as that of Leo Davis’s “Merry Go Round” not only transcends the limitations that came from the
band’s average age (seventeen, at the time of the album’s recording), but also the barriers the stood in front of this group of small-city hopefuls.

This official reissue was licensed by the Equatics' bandleader, bass player Benjamin Crawford.

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Barry White

Can't Get Enough

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

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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sampled by Kool G Rap, 50 Cent, Raekwon

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The Isley Brothers

Isleys Live

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (BMG)

Weldon Irvine

Cosmic Vortex

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Herbie Hancock

Thrust

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Nodlew)

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180g audiophile pressing

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Weldon Irvine

Liberated brother

What It Takes To Live Feat. The Chosen Few Band

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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early release on his own label ... real nice!

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Key & Cleary

12" | 1976 | US | Reissue (Soul Cal)

13,99 €*

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Vinyl Lovers)

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ To Love Instrumental

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Stevie Wonder

Talking book

LP | 1981 | US | Reissue (Polydor)

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180g remastered reissue

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Roy Ayers

Center Of The World

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Boogie Wonderland / September

12" | 1978 | US (Columbia)

12,99 €*

Gloster Williams And The King James Version

Release: 1978 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ september

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Together Clear Green Vinyl Edition

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Regrooved)

Maceo & All The King's Men

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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Doing Their Own Thing

LP | 1970 | WW | Reissue (House Of The Fox)

Release: 1970 / WW – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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All 'N All Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

29,99 €*

Smokey Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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All ‘N All is the eighth and most well-known studio album by the
American band Earth, Wind & Fire. The album features hit singles
such as “Fantasy” and “Serpentine Fire”. It’s an great addition
to the disco and soul classics Maurice White and his band of
talented musicians recorded during the years. Everything comes
together in this excellent mix of different music styles and also
shows their variety in pop music. Their funk is so full of sounds in
classics like “Jupiter” and “Serpentine Fire”.
Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band which became famous
during the 1970s with their contagious mix of soul, funk, disco,
pop, rock and Latin. They have won tens of awards and been
inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the Vocal
Group Hall of Fame

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Smokey Robinson

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

48,99 €*

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Jazz Room)

Abacothozi

Thema Maboneng

31,99 €*

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Thin Line Between Love And Hate

The Persuaders

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Win Or Lose)

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Elemental)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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sampled by Kid Frost, Heavy D & Arrested Development

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Smokey Robinson

A Quiet Storm

29,99 €*

I Want To Groove You / Your Love Is Like A High

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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Van Jones

7" | 1974 | UK | Reissue (Symphonical)

12,99 €*

Can You Get Down / Serious Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 1974 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A limited re-release of the very first single created by Virginia Soul Legend, Van Jones. Originally released in 1974, this release celebrates one of the most soulful, heartfelt recordings pressed onto a 7", the first step in Vans career defining his artistry & expression. The original release remains obscure due to the handful of copies known worldwide, now lovingly restored & released exclusively through Symphonical, in direct collaboration with Van Jones & Erwin Epps.

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Universe City

12" | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Midland International)

Manu 76 Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Universe City's 1976 12 inch promo release, featuring 'Can You Get Down' and 'Serious', gained cult status in the disco scene. Produced and arranged by John Davis, the limited release and the subsequent demand over several decades, fuelled in part by regular plays from tastemakers like Sean P and Dave Lee, highlight the enduring popularity and influence of this particular record within the disco community. John Davis, a highly influential figure in the disco music scene, particularly during the 1970s. As a composer, arranger, and producer, Davis played a crucial role in shaping the sound of disco and funk music that can be heard throughout this release. Presented here officially for the first time since it’s limited promo release 48 years ago, this exclusive RSD release, lovingly remastered will be an essential purchase for any disco lover! Mint copies regularly changing hands for £100, this is a 'do not miss!' Delivered in a glorious Universe City band sleeve, limited to 500 units.

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Manu Dibango

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Diggers Factory/Soul Makossa)

42,99 €*

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Vampisoul)

Ghetto Brothers

Power-Fuerza

26,99 €*

Skip Mahoaney & The Casuals

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Ghetto Brothers' "Power-Fuerza" (1972), one of the best Latin funk albums ever recorded_ Produced by boogaloo don Bobby Marin, this masterpiece is a sonic testament to the Ghetto Brothers' fusion of resilience, cultural richness, and musical innovation. Each track is a vibrant tapestry, weaving together the raw energy of the South Bronx streets and the soulful melodies born from the trio's Puerto Rican heritage. Out of print for quite some time now, we are so happy to make this obscure Latin funk gem available again! The Ghetto Brothers embraced music, crafting a potent, NYC-flavored musical fusion that caught the attention of record mogul Ismael Maisonave (Salsa Records). Their collaboration resulted in the recording of eight tracks in a single electrifying day at Manhattan's Fine Tone Studios, skillfully produced by Latin studio maestro Bobby Marin (Harvey Averne, La Lupe, Brooklyn Sounds_). This musical odyssey showcases the band's ability to seamlessly blend genres, creating a NYC-flavored stew that captivates listeners with its authenticity. The hypnotic rhythms, infectious guitar riffs, and impassioned vocals reflect the Ghetto Brothers' commitment to expressing their unique experiences and uplifting their community through the universal language of music.

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Your Funny Moods Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

26,99 €*

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Futuribile)

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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As the empowerment of the '60s gave way to the societal bankruptcy of the '70s, a turned-on black music emerged to soundtrack the agony of america at a crossroads. Tracked at DB Sound in silver spring, maryland by producer R. Jose Williams, your funny moods is built around the rhythms and keys of drumming wiz James Purdie. Remastered here from the original analog tapes, this 50th anniversary edition is peak group harmony soul from the chocolate city.

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Eva Eva Eva

Love Me Please Forever

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

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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The Montclairs

Dreaming Out Of Season

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Craft)

Release: 1972 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Montclairs are a five-piece soul vocal group featuring Phil Perry, who is still active as a solo artist. The Montclairs were located in St. Louis, Missouri, which is not Philadelphia, New Jersey, Detroit, or Chicago, and their chorus was sweet and beautiful, with Perry's distinctive falsetto at the center. The group was discovered by Oliver Sane, a big name in the area, and released this album on the prestigious Paula (Jewell) Records label in 1972, produced by Sane.

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Johnny Lytle

People & Love

36,99 €*

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Paula)

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Johnny Lytle - "People & Love" / Available on vinyl for the first time since it's original release 50 years ago, the downtempo-funk extravaganza People & Love is a crate-digger's treasure chest, filled with soul-jazz grooves and mesmerizing vibraphone textures laid down by Johnny Lytle, who was touted as "the greatest vibes player in the world" by the big band legend Lionel Hampton. The album was mastered from the original analog tapes by Kevin Gray, pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI, and comes packaged in a tip-on jacket.

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Fontella Bass

Free

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Holy Basil)

Mario Molino

Antico E Moderno

27,54 €* 28,99 € -5%

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Following our reissue of Silvano Chimenti's classic "Disco Music", we're happy to delve back into the Usignolo catalog with the reissue of C 364, one of the most iconic releases of the series, the incredible "Antico E Moderno" by Mario Molino. Bringing some of the most eccentric, chaotic and spaced out vibes you could hear in the mid 70's, Molino's mind bending arrangements are timeless classics, still standing the test of time and showing how he was way ahead of his time. Literally translating to "Ancient and Modern", showcases Molino's unique blend of traditional and contemporary musical styles, creating a captivating auditory experience for listeners.

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You Got The Stuff 2023 Repress

12" | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Columbia)

Second Time Around 50th Anniversary Transparent Green Vinyl Edition

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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'You got the stuff' is not 'Lovely day' - that much is true. This one's a wigged out, extended, trip into deep space from 1978 that is truly baffling.
Of course, it features Bill singing for the first half of the track but then all of a sudden we're launched into a cosmic wormhole as everything just falls back and the track is stripped of any earthly qualities. People find themselves asking 'this...... this is Bill Withers?' as lazer guided synths and rock solid drums pull us into the sonic vortex. Truly amazing. Obviously a nugget like this has not gone unnoticed and has been edited and chopped and sampled deftly by the more sarcastic, left-field oriented crate diggers out there but it has never been reissued legitimately - Until now!

A hugely sought after and collectible gem right here, backed with the wistful slow jam 'Look To Each Other For Love' as per the original 1978 Columbia promo 12" version. This left-field, cosmic classic has been legally reissued by Above Board distribution in conjunction with the legal rights holders - Sony Music Entertainment. This high quality repress features original Columbia pink label Disco 12" artwork and has been remastered from Sony's original sources by Optimum Mastering, Bristol UK.

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Cymande

LP | 1972 | UK | Reissue (Partisan)

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Release: 1972 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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With the release of 'Second Time Round' in 1973, Cymande cemented their place in music history. Descendants of the Windrush generation, they were part of the first wave of innovators and pioneers of the emerging black British music scene. The band fused influences from their Guyanese and Jamaican heritage, combining reggae basslines, Afro-influenced Nyabinghi percussion, psychedelic rock elements and American funk instrumentation to create a unique sound they called 'Nyah rock'. 'Second Time Round' was recorded when the band had just returned from a US tour with Al Green, and it was the follow-up to their self-titled debut album that firmly established the band in the ears of an enthusiastic US audience. Their debut was the first British soul album to make it into the Billboard charts and 'Second Time Round' placed them in the US charts again. They were also the first British band ever to perform at the legendary Apollo Theatre in Harlem.

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Ripple

Ripple (Remastered)

31,99 €*

Ben Webster & His Quartet

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Seminal rare groove funk and deep soul album originally released in 1973 on GRC Records now released 50 years later on Soul Jazz Records in this fully remastered edition of this Classic album. The album "Ripple" contains the all-time classic "I Don"t know What It Is, But It Sure Is Funky", one of the most memorable funk tunes of all time and sampled many times over. Ripple"s unique blend of funk, soul, rock, proto-disco and more stood them alongside groups like Funkadelic, Brass Construction, Mandrill, Pleasure, Kool and the Gang and The Blackbyrds, who were all blending these styles while remaining firmly focussed on the dancefloor. Like the group Funkadelic, Ripple hailed from Michigan and in 1976 opened for the group on their Parliament/Funkadelic Mothership Connection tour. This classic album has been out of print for nearly 30 years on vinyl and is now fully remastered and presented here in its original artwork.

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Wayfaring Webster Black Friday Record Store Day 2023 Black Vinyl Edition

2LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Tidal Waves Music)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day Black Friday 2023 exclusive release Limited 180g Deluxe Double Vinyl Edition (1000 copies) with obi strip Rare unearthed Dutch recordings from 1970 Featuring an all-star line-up First Time ON Vinyl Tenor saxophonist Ben Webster (born Kansas City, 1909) needs little introduction, Webster is regarded as one of the three foremost swing era tenor saxophonists – the two others being Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. His ballad playing and sound inspired such later fellow saxophonists as Archie Shepp, Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane. Webster became famous for his unique sound, quick tempos, his solos that contained great virile rhythmic momentum, a rasping timbre and an almost brutal aggressiveness filled with growl, while his ballad playing was breathy, tender and sensual. The list of his collaborations is long, Ben Webster worked, recorded and played with legends from the likes of Art Tatum, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Roy Eldridge and Dexter Gordon…but a dream came true when he was offered a permanent job in Duke Ellington’s orchestra where his personal style matured. Webster stayed with Ellington until 1943, after which he formed his own groups and played with other small ensembles. From 1952 on he spent his time between Los Angeles and New York playing, freelancing and recording with a variety of soloists, among them high-profile singers like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae and Frank Sinatra. Despite excellent reviews of his albums, it was difficult for Webster to find steady work in the US during the early 1960’s, and when in 1964 he got offered to play for a month in London he accepted and sailed to England. Webster never returned to the United States. In Europe he found plenty of work, playing residences in Scandinavia, settled in Amsterdam (1966-69) and then in Copenhagen (where he even has a street named after him). He toured frequently, playing in clubs and at big festivals with local bands or with visiting American musicians. Ben Webster suffered a stroke in Amsterdam in September 1973 following a performance in Leiden and died on September 20. Even when his health started to decline during his last years, his playing never did. To the last day Webster played with passion and intensity, delivering weight on every note. Webster is the subject of two renowned documentaries and two extensive biographies have been published about his legacy. Responsible for a plethora of excellent recordings he remains THE best-selling tenor saxophonist in jazz. Ben Webster was one of those unique jazz musicians whose presence came through on every recording (He recorded for prestigious labels including Verve, Impulse!, Prestige, Reprise, Blue Note…and countless others. On the album we are proudly presenting you today (Wayfaring Stranger recorded in 1970 by the NPS Radio network in The Netherlands) you will find mind-blowing high-quality Dutch sessions that were left dormant on a shelf and weren’t commercially released for over 30 years! On ‘Wayfaring Stranger’ the listener is treated to no less than nine sublime tracks that document Webster’s trademark relaxed-swinging but imaginative playing style that never gets boring. The album features an all-star line-up from the likes of Rob Langereis (Toots Thielemans), John Engels (Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie) and Cees Slinger (Dexter Gordon, Slide Hampton). Expect a 61-year-old Ben Webster in excellent form giving a warm, dusky, gritty yet funky performance where he delivers everything from up-tempo material, 12-bar blues jams to soulful expressive ballads. Webster’s quartet is in constant musical dialog with each other, creating a unique back and forth between musicians at the top of their game. Tidal Waves Music now proudly presents the First Ever vinyl release of this fantastic album (originally released as a limited Compact Disc edition back in 2000). This unique record comes as a deluxe 180g Double vinyl edition (strictly limited to 1000 copies) with obi strip. Released exclusively for Record Store Day Black Friday (UK & Europe) 2023 and available in participating stores on November 24, 2023.

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That's The Way Of The World

LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (Impex)

55,99 €*

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1984 | UK | Reissue (Tramp)

Stroke

Without Your Love

11,39 €* 11,99 € -5%

Lover To Lover / Walk Softly

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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** Re-issue of an ultra-rare modern soul 45 **
"Without Your Love" is a wonderful, uplifting modern soul tune which was recently comped on "Praise Poems Vol. 9". The original 45 RPM single is ultra-rare and extremely hard to find, so this reissue is here to please a lot of music lovers.

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Maxi

7" | 1977 | UK | Reissue (South Street Soul)

Check Me Out If You Don't Know Me By Now

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Seriously sought after, classic rare groove 2 stepper from Maxi, ‘Lover To Lover’ gets its first ever official reissue on vinyl with this also being the first 7 inch pressing of this oasis of joy, courtesy of South Street Soul. Previously only ever available on Maxi’s self-titled 1977 LP, released on Blue Note. With originals of the album selling for over £160+, South Street give these glorious grooves space to breathe with a 7 inch reissue of two choice cuts. Soaring vocals, top drawer production, sumptuous instrumentation, with a string section to melt any heart out there – all arranged to perfection. The sort of track that will sweep you off your feet before you even know what’s hit you. Famously sampled by Tom & Jerry aka 4 Hero for their ridiculously rare Jungle anthem ‘Maximum Style’. To complete the package, another hand-picked hit from Maxi’s one and only LP with a cover of the Van McCoy penned soulful serenity ‘Walk Softly’.

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Lyn Collins

LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (Polydor)

Miami Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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produced by James Brown

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Miami

LP | 1978 | Reissue (Regrooved)

Betty Davis Coke Bottle Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 1978 / Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Get ready to unleash your inner seventies funk and soul enthusiast with the reissued edition
of Miami's self-titled album! This record, which sadly became their last before disbanding in
the early 1980s following the collapse of T.K. Records, for which they were the in-house
band, will take you on a captivating musical journey.
The energy radiating from this album is almost palpable, filling the air with an electrifying
atmosphere. From start to finish, Miami's self-titled album bursts with infectious energy that
will transport you back to the soulful sounds of the era.
As the needle hits the vinyl, you'll be captivated by the undeniable groove and irresistible
beats. It's a sonic experience that will make you want to move your feet and let loose to the
soulful rhythms. This reissued masterpiece brings new life to a record that has long deserved
celebration and recognition.
So, let's give Miami's self-titled album the overdue acclaim it deserves. Dust off this musical
gem, crank up the volume, and let the funky and soulful melodies guide you on a nostalgic
journey. Get ready to groove like never before and experience the magic of Miami's
unforgettable sound in this special reissue

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Betty Davis

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Light In The Attic)

36,99 €*