Funk | Soul 1205 Items

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Remined)

Release: 2019 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Cromagnon Band describe their approach to
music as reverse engineering. Having earned their
chops from years producing beats they switched
directions and swapped MPCs for instruments.
They began dismantling hip hop to examine what
makes it tick and recreating what they found.
But what they make isn’t simply instrumental hip
hop. Rather, it’s the sound that haunts the dreams
of beat diggers and obsessive record collectors
alike. Indeed, they’ve already featured on compilations from Andy Votel and Doug Shipton’s
Finder Keepers label and been sampled by The
Go! Team, without having yet released a record.

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Barbara Howard

I Don't Want Your Love

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

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 285 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. "I Don't Want Your Love" is the only track they produced that was NOT featured on the LP, so we're proud to get this deep funk banger back into the world at large!

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Thee Sinseers

It Was Only A Dream

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Straight from East L.A., Thee Sinseers embody the lowrider sweet soul vibe. Love songs, washed with reverb, slow tempos for rolling, and a vibe for days. This type of doo-wop soul has been embraced by the Chicano culture and with a growing scene, Thee Sinseers look to make their own mark. The A-side, a very doo-wop leaning tune is contrasted with the James Brown cover on the B, "I Don't Mind". Both sides just crush.

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True Loves

Famous Last Words

Rugged Walk Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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The Rugged Nuggets

Durand Jones & The Indications

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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Don't You Know / True Love Black Vinyl Edition

Assassin / View From Above Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The lead single from the sophomore LP from Durand Jones & The Indications has everything you could ask for: dual lead vocals from Durand Jones and Aaron Frazer, a danceable beat, and super sweet soul harmonies that won’t soon leave your ear or turntable. It’s familiar yet modern and it’s truly beautiful seeing these guys push soul music forward with their second LP!

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Ikebe Shakedown

7" | 2018 | US | Original (Colemine)

The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The latest and greatest from Ikebe Shakedown! "Assassin" is pulled from Ikebe
Shakedown's most recent LP The Way Home (CLMN12017) with a B-side that is
exclusive to this 45. Brooklyn's Ikebe Shakedown explores a wide variety of
instrumental soul, touching on afro-funk, R&B, and even psych at times.

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Aragon / El Nino

7" | 2018 | US | Original (Colemine)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Harlem Gospel Travelers

He's On Time / Wash Me, Lord Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 2018 | US | Original (Colemine)

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Agogo)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Harlem Gospel Travelers were brought together by Eli Paperboy Reed, as they were students that he was mentoring as part of a gospel class he was teaching. As the students began to develop their own style and write songs, Eli decided they needed to get into the studio and put something down. So he enlisted the help of friends to serve as a band for his students, including drummer Aaron Frazer (Durand Jones & The Indications, The Flying Stars Of Brooklyn NY), and the results speak for themselves. Old-school, get up and shout southern gospel!

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Lutz Krajenski

Play Hits Agogo

Long After Tonight Is All Over

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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As our label is celebrating its ten years anniversary in 2017 it's about time for an appraisal. we asked LUTZ KRAJENSKI - an exceptionally gifted Jazz arranger and more than talented keyboarder who is also based in our homecity Hannover - to re-interpret some songs from our catalog. They have been recorded with the help of various guest musicians stemming from Krajenski's inner circle of friends in the music scene as well as the singer ALANA ALEXANDER who played an important role in shaping the sound of the album.

the full album will be released in early 2018, but here we go with a first taste: "I Got Hope" is originally written and recorded by THE HI-FLY ORCHESTRA and a special bonus to this 7" Single is the cover version of TIMMY THOMAS' classic tune "Cold, Cold People".

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Jimmy Radcliffe

7" | 2016 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Next To You / I Still Love Them All

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two Fabulous Alltime Classic Northern Soul Sides Back-To-Back On Nice Affordable Lookalike Label Reissue 45

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Gene Washington

7" | 2016 | US | Original (Colemine)

My Baby Just Cares For Me

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Killer Al Green-like soul from SF!!

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Nina Simone

7" | 2015 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

Trevor Dandy

Is There Any Love

Why I Came To California / Rockin' You Eternally

Release: 2015 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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Leon Ware

7" | 2015 | UK | Original (Expansion)

Detroit Twice / Too Late To Turn Back

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2 of Leons signature tracks on a handy 7" donut!

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El Michel's Affair

7" | 2005 | US | Reissue (Truth & Soul)

7" | 2014 | US | Original (Colemine)

Release: 2005 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Truth & Soul is proud to be bringing back a classic two sider that has been long out of print.

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The Droptones

Don't Get Caught

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Good Lovin HLIC 45 Mix / Sweet Lady

Lady

7" | 2013 | US | Original (Truth & Soul)

The Casualeers / Chuck Wood

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Truth & Soul's rst and only all female group, Lady, lead by the incomparable
Nicole Wray, are back with a tribute to the 60 minute man.

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Dance Dance Dance / Seven Days Too Long

7" | 2013 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

7" | 2012 | US | Original (Colemine)

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Classic big bucks Northern Soul sides on nice lookalike label reissue 45!

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Jungle Fire

Comencemos (Let's Start)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2012 | US | Original (Now-Again)

Whitefield Brothers

Savannahstan

7" | 2011 | EU | Reissue (Penniman)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This was the Fan Club 45 for the Whitefield Brother's Earthology album!

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Marsha Gee

Peanut Duck

Release: 2011 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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I Don't Need Nobody Else/I Will If You..

Lou Courtney

7" | 2010 | UK | Original (Soul Brother)

Release: 2010 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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10" | 2021 | EU | Original (Universal)

Eli Smart

Boonie Town

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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How Much Longer Must I Wait? Singles & Rarities 1965-1972 Red Transparent Split Vinyl Edition

Lee Moses

2LP | 2019 | US | Original (Future Days / Light In The Attic)

Mystical Funk / Spaced Out

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The definitive collection of Lee Moses’ legendary non-album tracks available together for the first time
Contains three previously unreleased songs, plus the Southern soul classic "Bad Girl” (both versions)
Remastered audio
LP housed in a deluxe Kraft board jacket with insert
CD housed in a tube pocket digipak with booklet
Digital mockups are not an exact representation of the colors After reissuing his much sought-after Time and Place LP, many questions still remained (Lee was a mysterious man!) – but the one asked most was, “where’s “Bad Girl”?!” Not included on his lone LP, “Bad Girl” is an undisputed Southern soul classic – arguably the song Lee Moses’ legacy rests on. While we may never know all we wish we knew about the man behind the music, we can finally complete the picture of his work. You know – the tunes! And what tunes they are.

How Much Longer Must I Wait? Singles & Rarities 1965-1972 collects all of Lee Moses’ non-album singles and B-sides, plus three never-released tracks together for the first time ever. Most of the material here pre-dates 1971’s Time and Place, reflecting his initial bid for stardom via a series of now-legendary 45s recorded with Atlanta producer Johnny Brantley. As for the unreleased recordings – much like the man himself, little is known about them. What remains is an oeuvre that has become synonymous with raw and emotionally charged Southern soul. Essential listening for anyone with a heart.

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Gerardo Frisina

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Schema)

7" | 2023 | DE | Original (Mocambo)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Currently at work on new compositions that will give shape to a new album scheduled for the fall of 2024, Gerardo Frisina delights our ears with a 45rpm containing two unreleased tracks representing a brief funk digression within his musical journey without, of course, affecting his unmistakable style. “Mystical Funk” and “Spaced Out” skilfully mix “modern funk” elements with electronic influences, creating a unique sonic experience. In both cases, one of the surprising features is the hypnotic, incessant groove, capable of drawing the listener into a sound universe full of cosmic percussion and atmospheres, enhanced by Dennis Coffey-style guitars and by a Deodato-like Fender piano. Once again Gerardo hits the mark: the production is masterful, with a clear attention to details and those typical arrangements that reflect the overall quality of the sound with delicate power.

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Carlton Jumel Smith

Keep On Swinging

Release: 2023 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2023 | US | Original (Peoples Potential Unlimited)

Uku Kuut

Whats Happening Today

Get Down Hq / Deep Street Strut

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Uku Kuut & We Are, recorded with his high school band during his time in Sweden. Includes the recordings "Funky" and "What's Happening Today". Special thanks to the late Maryn Coote for unearthing all these gems from Uku's cassette tape archive! This is an alternate pressing than the single-sided PPU release of "Funky". There was an issue originally with the B Side which was scraped, but all has been fixed and "What's Happening Today" is available as the B Side in all it's glory!

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Deep Street Soul

7" | US (DSS)

Release: US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2019 | UK | Original (Reed)

Mohawkestra

Mo Heavy / Buffalo Bill

Why I Am Crying / That's How Long (I'm Gonna Love ...)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Mo Heavy is the first Mohawkestra single to feature one of their original compositions as the A Side and it’s a belter! Replete with the signature Mohawkestra heavy organ working alongside driving guitar chops and the percussion gets plenty of time to shine.

As the a-side is a Mohawkestra original on this one the B-Side is ‘Buffalo Bill’ which is a rather unique funk fuelled take of ‘The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill’ from The Beatles’ White Album. The hint of the title and the melody are the only similarities though as Mohawkestra take the groove far out into the Funk spectrum and stripped back to raw elements.

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Shirley Wahls

7" | 2018 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Cody Black / Charles Spurling

I'm Slowly Molding / She Cried Just A Minute

7" | 2018 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Just Brothers / The Honey Bees

Carlena / Let's Get Back Together

7" | 2018 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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What's Your Name / Inside Your Love

Leon Ware

7" | 2017 | UK | Original (Expansion)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2014 | US | Original (Secret Stash)

Dérobé Dance Band

Gogoplata / Kem Dahg

Please Love Me / On My Mind

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Combining the sounds of Afrobeat, Ghanaian Funk, and Ethio Jazz, Derobe (Pronounced Day-Row-Bay) Dance Band creates a unique brand of heavy dance music tinged with dark intensity. Their debut 45, "Gogoplata" b/w "Kem Dahg," was recorded at Secret Stash in late 2013. The haunting melodies and intense driving rhythms crafted by this 13 piece Minneapolis based outfit make this record a must have.

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Liam Bailey

7" | 2012 | US | Original (Truth & Soul)

When Will They Learn feat. Liam Bailey

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Truth & Soul is proud to release the second single from uber-talented UK artist Liam Bailey.

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The Dynamic Set

7" | 2011 | US | Original (Truth & Soul)

LP | 1980 | US | Reissue (CBS)

Release: 2011 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Four years ago, Liam Bailey visited NYC from his hometown of Nottingham, England to write and record songs with Truth & Soul (Jeff Silverman & Leon Michels), that could help secure him the ever elusive major label deal. Shortly after the group met, an instant chemistry led to a series of reggae and soul songs that have been long-time favorites at T&S headquarters. Soon after his visit, Liam Bailey signed to Polydor Records. This is the first 45 from an upcoming series of Liam Bailey singles on Truth & Soul.

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Sweat Band

Sweat band

7" | 2010 | US | Original (Truth & Soul)

Release: 1980 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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produced and arranged by Bootsy Collins & Fred Wesley

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The Olympians

Midnight Movement

7" | 2008 | US | Original (Truth & Soul)

Release: 2010 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Truth & Soul presents the second single from the newest band to come out of the burgeoning Brooklyn soul scene, The Olympians. Led by maverick keyboard player Toby Pazner, the Olympians second single is a perfect mix of deep soul and european library music. Recorded in Toby Pazner's bedroom studio, both songs are masterfully orchestrated, instrumental gems.

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Black Velvet

Is It Me You Really Love

Release: 2008 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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I Think I'm Falling In Love With You

Natural High

7" | 2015 | Original (Soul Brother)

Release: 2015 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Turned On To You / Ladies Of The Eighties (Instrumental)

Eighties Ladies

7" | 2018 | Original

Release: 2018 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2006 | US | Original (Luv N Haight)

Dawn And Sunset

Move In The Room

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

Release: 2006 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ Plenty Action 'Soft Touch'

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Maureen Bailey

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

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | EU | Original (Il Giaguaro)

Armando Trovajoli

In Lounge

7" | 2013 | EU | Original (Black Cat)

Release: EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Released along with the fourth issue of the Italian cult magazine 'Il Giaguaro', and now almost impossible to find, this limited slab of vinyl is made up of 4 previously unreleased tracks from the mid-1960s films 'L'Arcidiavolo', and 'Don Giovanni In Sicilia', all composed by the legendary Armando Trovaioli and performed by I Marc 4. More pure cinematic gold rescued from the vaults.

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Luis Bacalov

In Lounge

DeRobert & The Half-Truths

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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4 classic cuts from the number one of spaghetti western composers, with an exclusive featuring from Italian 60’s R&B legend Rocky Roberts. Originally out along with the ‘Il giaguaro’ magazine, we just acquired a few dozen MINT copies from Black Cat Records’ warehouse.

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100 Yard Dash Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 2021 | US | Original (G.E.D. Soul)