Funk | Soul 9640 Items

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (First Word)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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After branching off from The Royal Jesters in the mid-'60s, Dimas Garza attempted a solo career and reinvented himself as Dimas III. Dimas recorded three singles on the Jesters' own Clown label - all tracked at Abie Epstein's studio off General McMullen in San Antonio, TX. The first was "So Funny" b/w "I Won't Love You Again," which are almost impossible-to-find records. Garza never did manage to break beyond the Bexar County limits but left a rich legacy of recordings behind for lowrider enthusiasts and obsessed collectors alike.

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New Sector Movements

These Times

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Coko & The Great Revivers

Crosseyed And Painless

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Funk Night)

You Don't Even Know My Name

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Boss Lady Coko teams up with The Great Revivers for a drum heavy take on the Talking Heads classic. Comes in a beautiful picture sleeve designed by Matt Manley.

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The Hytones

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Southern Artits)

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Kent)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Hytones were Nashville’s top soul group and under the tutelage of genius producer and songwriter Bob Holmes, made some great music. ‘You Don’t Even Know My Name’ was their first release on the short-lived Southern Artists label before it was released on Bell. It is an exceptionally smooth style of singing by the group - in unison for much of the track. ‘Good News’ by contrast is a gritty Stax-sounding mover that was first a 100 Club Anniversary single before being issued as a Kent 45. Now regarded as a rare soul classic, its release on a Southern Artists repro label will be welcomed.

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The Classic Example

Right On

Basil Kirchin & Jack Nathan

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Classic Example were a Los Angeles duo - possibly the song-writing team of Curtis Colbert and Harriet Hurst who provided four of the songs on the eponymous 1972 GSF LP. Inexplicably the superb dance track ‘Right On’ was the only one omitted from the album, but Kent’s licensing deal with Mickey Stevenson’s Stevenson International revealed this gem. It was finally released as a promo 100 Club Anniversary 45 in 2021 and has been in demand ever since. Now it can be purchased at a reasonable price with the duet’s excellent harmony ballad ‘I Found Me A Girl’ added on the B side. The backing group is none other than Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford.

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Viva La Tamla Motown

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Measured Mile)

Dave Barker / The Regulators

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Our next installment on Bob Stanley’s Measured Mile label is a KPM Library double header. Basil Kirchin and Jack Nathan’s ‘Viva La Tamla Motown’ is pulled from the rare “The Wild One” LP they recorded for De Wolfe in 1966 and, instrumentally, celebrates Berry Gordy’s classic Detroit label.

The flip is taken from the equally collectable 1972 De Wolfe library LP called “Hogan The Hawk & Dirty John Crown” where ‘Main Chance’ is described as “moody, beaty – featuring synthesiser.” It’s a stone-cold rhythmic beauty well worth a spin on anybody’s turntable – so, give both a chance.

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Peace Of Mind / Jamaican Beat

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Original Gravity)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Tape | 2023 | UK | Original (Transgressive)

Arlo Parks

My Soft Machine

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Little Anthony & The Imperials

Goin Out Of My Head

LP | 1966 | US | Reissue (Veep)

Release: 1966 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Last Time / I'm So Glad To Say

Spice

7" | 2023 | JP | Original (P-Vine)

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God And You / At Last It's Over

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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From sweet soul to groovy disco, Spice’s Let There Be Spice had it all! We’ve taken two tracks from that crate digger jewel and issued it as a 7-inch 45rpm single! A-side “The Last Time” features intricate chorus work, and one of the finest vocal performances in the history of underrated vocal performances! B-side “I’m So Glad To Say” is the zenith of modern soul, with staccato rhythm guitar, a gentle bassline, and exhilarating drum patterns making for a perfect mellow groove. Released in a flipback jacket for the first time ever, this limited edition 7” is a must-have for all of you soul fans!

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The Topics

7" | 2023 | JP | Original (P-Vine)

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Tape | 2023 | EU | Original (Winspear)

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Even in the treasure trove of TSG releases, The Topics’ Giving Up is considered a gem, going for over $3000 on the second hand market. We’ve selected two songs from Giving Up and are releasing them as a limited edition 7” 45rpm single! New York vocal soul group, The Topics’ sole album Giving Up, is sweet, mellow soul from beginning to end. Mid-tempo grooves and some of the tightest vocal harmonies ever put to wax combine in a mellow blast of soul on “God And You” and “At Last It’s Over”. Released in a flipback jacket for the first time ever, this limited edition 7” is perfect for all of you soul fans!

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Parts

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Big Crown)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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PARTS is a two piece electronic duo based in Grand Rapids, MI. Members Alyssa Midcalf and Marley Ferguson alternate between lead and background vocals while forming a balance between light and airy, and dark and moody. The band formed in December of 2015 and has made impressive strides in the last year. Touring nationally supporting Hoops and garnering praise for their debut EP from many buzz blogs, Gorilla Vs Bear called their songs "an ethereal collection of diaphanous, dreamily melancholy synth-pop" and The Le Sigh says they've "crafted an intoxicating, sparkly synthpop album."

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Les Imprimes

I'll Never Leave You

Alpaca Phase III / Sam Dees

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Big Crown is proud to present the debut 45 from the newest band on the label,Les Imprimés. Based in Norway and led by producer and multi-instrumentalistMorten Martens, they blend a myriad of inuences together to create theirunique and soulful sound.The A side "I'll Never Leave" has a chugging Doo Wop feel to it but with aheavy duty thump that brings it into the present. The production is lush yetsimple with tasteful arrangement that doesn't waste a note. Martens sings tohis muse of delity and romance with melodies that are sure to be stuck inyour head long after the track nishes.The B side "If I" leans into the slowie cannon. The track holds court with thebest of the beat ballad B sides. But, when Martens starts singing, the charm ofLes Imprimés comes front and center making it easy for a wide audience tolove, but hard to put your nger on.

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Paper Man

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Deep Soul)

Warren Raye & The Infernal Blues Machine

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘Paper Man’ is a major discovery for lovers of Sam Dees’ music and the Atlanta/Birmingham soul sound of the 70s. Written and recorded in that productive period, it has only just been found in the vault of Moonsong / Clintone recordings. Sam Dees worked with Alpaca Phase III for the Atlantic release ‘I Like To Party’ in 1974 and a Clintone release the following year. He co-wrote this ballad with Wes Lewis and Ken Walker from the group (he also composed ‘Someone To Run To’ with Wes Lewis and group member Berry Collins).

Dees is the vocalist on ‘False Alarms’, one of several brilliant Dees compositions first released on his “Second To None” Kent CD in 1995. With “so tied up” being such an important lyric in this song, it is conceivable that it is a forerunner of ‘So Tied Up’ which featured on his Atlantic LP at this time.

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It's The Feeling I Get / I Can't Turn You Down

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Kent Dance)

Connie Austin / Charles Spurling

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Yet again a new 100 Club Anniversary 45 has been instantly acclaimed and has become highly sought-after on release. Warren Raye’s ‘It’s The Feeling I Get’ is now available on a commercial pressing and this superb crossover number will be one of the biggest sellers of the year.

Warren Raye delivers the definitive version and his singing is equally masterful on the flip side - ‘I Can’t Turn You Down’ - a song that recently featured on a Kent Masterpieces CD by Melanie Burke. Both recordings are discoveries from Mickey Stevenson’s unissued tapes cache.

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Ball Of Fire / You've Got Love On Top Of Love

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Kent Dance)

12" | 1979 | US (Casablanca)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Co-writer Charles Spurling sang and wrote at King in the late 60s, providing songs for James Brown, Hank Ballard, Junior McCants and Peggy & Artie among others. ‘Ball Of Fire’ is an exceptional song, first recorded by Connie Austin as a smouldering mid-tempo number on which she pours her heart out. It would be updated a year later by Marva Whitney who took it at a faster funkier pace. Charles Spurling remembers Connie as a good-looking, fast-living girl who was murdered in Los Angeles soon after.

Spurling was a good singer himself and had five King releases between 1967 and 1969. The excellent ‘You’ve Got Love On Top Of Love’ failed to make it to wax until now. Kent found the tape in the King vaults and issued it on CD in 2001; now it is on a righteous single.

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Donna Summer

Hot Stuff

Release: 1979 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ bad girls

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Surprise Chef

Money Music

Jodie / Floyd James & The Gts

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Following up on the worldwide success of their new album Education & Recreation, Surprise Chef drops a must have two-sider for those of us who can't get enough 45s.The A side, "Money Music" is a bassline driven mid tempo tune that catches you from the first note and carries you through all the gorgeous changes. Piano, vibraphone, and guitar trade places over a watertight drum track that builds up, drops down, builds up again, and changes to half time to take it all home.The B side "Suburban Breeze" kicks in the door with an intro that is bound to be sampled and will get your blood racing and your head nodding. They lure you in with the neck snapping intro that is bound to be sampled and bring you from mood to mood as they change the energy from tough as nails to floaty and groovy, and back to tough as nails.

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Threads / The Detroit Special

7" | 2022 | Original (Original Gravity)

Release: 2022 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Roy Ellis / Woodfield Rd Allstars

Rudy Skankin' On The Moon / Moonwalkin'

7" | 2022 | Original (Original Gravity)

Release: 2022 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Super Disco Edits)

Platypus

I Like Your Lovin

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Bush Drop / Dirty Cop Black Vinyl Edition

The King Rooster

7" | 2022 | Original (Burning Sole)

Release: 2022 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Do We Have To Go (Our Seperate Ways)

Michael Williams

7" | 2022 (Cordial)

Release: 2022

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

El Michels Affair

Tearz

12" | 1980 | US (T.K. Disco)

Release: 2017 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Side A's cover of "Tearz" is as much an homage to the Wendy Rene sample as it is to the Wu-Tang Clan track. The song starts as a glazed over cover of "after laughter, comes tears" with Shannon Wise of The Shacks singing Wendy Rene's timeless mantra. Halfway through, the mood dramatically shifts and the drums and organ that drive the original RZA sample take over. A dubbed out Lee Fields taps in like only he can, and the song spirals into outer space.Side B finds EMA dipping into the deeper side of the Wu catalog with Raekwon's "Verbal Intercourse." Mixing the grimy, gritty production aesthetic of the original with elements of dubbed out reggae, El Michels Affair once again pushes the definition of a "cover" and truly makes it a tune of their own.

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John Tropea

Livin In The Jungle

Are We Free To Love? / How High Is High?

Release: 1980 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ odyssey

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Afrodisia

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Itez)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Afrodisia provide two previously unreleased songs that were recorded in 1982 that were to be included on their second album that never came out. 'Are We Free To Love?" is the question that's asked against a sprightly modern soul backing with a touch of jazz funk. Whilst on the B Side, 'How High is High' crosses funk with a positive message. Both sides a are an essential part of the Cordial sound!

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Constantine Weir

People Power Aka Yahya

LP | 1979 | US | Original (Empire)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Those who know, know. This is a man who has both stood on stage in front of thousands of fans and sat silently at the feet of Sufi masters. His journey began as a leading light within the underground club scenes of East London and Soho. There he co-founded the group Galliano and created the template for Acid Jazz - a movement that continues to this day. Having spent 10 years in Africa dedicated to self-development and study of Sufism. He has now returned to London and reconnected to his artistic roots. Writing, singing, producing, directing, designing, and collaborating by way of his new label Itez Records - with his own brand of afro folk, spiritual soul, jazz, and reggae, Itez Music marks the long-awaited return of 21st Century Renaissance Man, Constantine Weir a.k.a Yahya.

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Winston Curtis

To Love Somebody

Eddie Hill / Detroit Emeralds

Release: 1979 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

tear in back cover

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I Am So Thankful / Long Live The King

LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Rhythm Bomb)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Finding a new Eddie Hill recording from 1969 was quite a thrill and on hearing the beautiful mid-tempo groove, we included it on both our “Westbound Northern Soul” and “Masterpieces Of Modern Soul Vol 3” CDs in 2010. Since then, demand for ‘I Am So Thankful’ has risen and we can now issue it as a single. It was originally scheduled to be Westbound 151 in the USA but that spot was claimed by Emanuel Lasky’s ‘Never My Love’. Eddie now has a Kent release to go with his Detroit waxings on Thelma, Ge-Ge and M-S. ‘Long Live The King’ was an LP track from the Detroit Emeralds’ acclaimed debut album “Do Me Right”. It didn’t get a US 45 release but did sneak out on a Various Artists UK DJ-promo EP in 1973 for then-current Phonogram releases. This is the first time this superb and popular dance track it has been commercially available as a single. .

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The Jelly Roll Men

Jelly Roll Shuffle

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Let's Ride Black Vinyl Editin

Junei'

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

Tape | 2022 | EU (Radiation Reissues)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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Demon Fuzz

Afreaka

LP | 1984 | JP | Original (Malaco)

Release: 2022 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In a just world, Demon Fuzz would have been very successful. Sadly, however, the only real success they enjoyed is the fact that many club DJs now use their samples frequently. Although the band played most of the British underground festivals in the early seventies, Demon Fuzz were simply too way-out to make a significant impact on the college crowd and as a result they broke up after 18 months on the scene. Released in 1970 the band’s only album, the extraordinary Afreaka!, demonstrates their excellence in playing psychedelic soul, dub-heavy funk, progressive rock, Afro-jazz and black acid rock. Limited tape version of this all-time classic on the Radiation Reissues label.

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Johnnie Taylor

This Is Your Night

Release: 1984 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

LP | 1983 | US | Original (RCA)

Diana Ross

Ross

Release: 1983 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Pop

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Tape | 2022 | EU | Original (Golden Rules)

V.A.

The Originals 2

Kendra Morris & Eraserhood Sound

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Welcome to round two on our mission to be a spotlight for the best in contemporary funk, soul & positive vibes. We are proud and happy to present another colorful compilation including very talented and funky artists from this lovely planet. Dive into 50 minutes of funk & soul. Visit our Soul Library on goldenrules.de, follow our Soul Stories via @goldenrules.soul on Instagram, find great vinyl in our soul shop and support the artists and labels directly on their channels.

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When We Would Ride

7" | 2022 | US | Original (Karma Chief)

Dancing On Da Clouds / I Found A Miracle

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Cloudy clear vinyl 7" double-sider from Kendra Morris & Eraserhood Sound on the Colemine Karma Chief imprint.`When We Would Ride', the A-side to this warm and soulful 45, is a funky nostalgic trip to summertime flings, late night pool hopping and cruising around in a beat up old Honda. Backed by `Catch the Sun,' a hopeful & electrifying anthem featuring slinky, seductive Synth & Soul production from Philly's Eraserhood Sound.

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Tunnie Smith

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Super Disco Edits)

Down At The Club / The Chicken Purple Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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During the summer youth program of 1970 and '71 at St Paul's Catholic church a young Tunnie Smith was singled out by Father George Artist for his outstanding singing abilities. He was soon introduced to Joe Delpit and Reginal Brown to sing along with their show and dance band "The 13Th Amendments. It didn't take long before Tunnie was a full member of the band and became a featured singer performing throughout Louisiana. After a year and a half of performing at nightclubs, military bases and universities Tunnie landed a record deal with Rick Hall's Fame/UA record label. His first single from 1973 was a wonderful mid-tempo number entitled "Finders Aren't Always Keepers" flipped with "Do That To Me" It gained National distribution and had some good success. Tunnie left Fame records and was introduced to Stax record executives Al Bell and John Smith. After signing with Stax Tunnie met legendary writer and performer David Porter where they recorded an album which was scheduled for release around 73/74.Unfortunately Staxs association with CBS came to a halt and the project got shelved. Tunnie went home and carried on performing around the Louisiana area with his new band Sweet Music Orchestra" Fast forward to 1983 Tunnie whilst recording some vocals at River City Recording met Chicago producer and arranger George "Paco" Patterson. George was musical director and had worked with The Isley Brothers Wilson Pickett and many other well known artists. During this period Tunnie along with George formed a great partnership and along with some top session musicians record some incredibly lush, well produced and atmospheric songs The A Side "Dancing On Da Cloud" kicks of with female backing vocals and cascading strings layered over each other to create a full bodied 2 Step Rare Groove classic, which we can only compare in the highest esteem to an out take from Marvin Gaye or Leon Ware. It oozes sheer class with rasping horns and Tunnie showing he hasn't lost any of the singing prowess he got singled out for as a young boy in1971. "I Found A Miracle" is a slightly slower affair than the A side but still kicks a punch. It starts with pounding drums and again those cascading strings whilst Tunnie's scatting vocals flow until the verse arrives. It is a powerful beat ballad-esque song that sits perfectly back to back with "Dancing On Da Cloud." We at Super Disco Edits are very excited to be able to bring you the first instalment of Mr Tunnie Smith!

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Tito Lopez Combo

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Burning Sole)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2022 | US | Original (Peoples Potential Unlimited)

Sharpp

Kinky / Hard

7" | 1968 | EU | Reissue (You Are The Cosmos)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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If you live anywhere outside of Richmond Virginia you may have never heard of Sharpp. The group formed in the early 80s consisting of high school friends led by keyboard player Josh Fertel. They played cover songs mainly, performing around the fan, and at high school dances. With some gig money they managed to record two original titles at the defunct Harbor Sounds Studios. That would be their sole output, released locally on a 7” single, handed out to band members, friends and fam.

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Jon & Jeannie

Lover's Holiday EP

Release: 1968 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Very unknown artists from Brixton (London), they have recorded two singles on Beacon label in 1968. And no more info about them. But we Love these four tracks of killer Soul & R'n'B in the vein of Ike & Tina.

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Sunny & The Sunliners

I Can Remember

Love Changes / Funky Way To Treat Me

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Big Crown Records is proud to present another strong 7" offering from the legendary Sunny & The Sunliners. Pulling two very in demand tunes from Sunny's Keyloc Records catalog and making one unstoppable reissue 45 that will put these tunes back in the mix around the globe. Since we released the first Mr Brown Eyed Soul compilation in 2017 the price of Sunny's records have skyrocketed. We are sure a lot of people will be happy to be able to get their hands on these tunes and it will be great to see them getting spins in a whole world of new circles.The A side, "I Can Remember" is a lesser known cut, but a cult classic with the diehard fans. Sunny and the band are at the top of their game on this one playing it close to the James & Bobby Purify recording but giving it their own tone.The B Side finds Mr Brown Eyed Soul taking on the Billy Stewart classic "Sitting In The Park" and giving the original a run for its money. This is one of the rarer 45s from Sunny catalog and collectors will be happy to get a chance to get their hands on it.

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Roz Ryan

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Super Disco Edits)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Welcome to the 3rd and final release from the Roz Ryan studio reel discovery from 1980. Produced by the mighty Mike Theodore and Dennis Coffey their production skills and arrangements never fail to deliver, and they always throw in a breakdown to keep it funky. Roz Ryan is a household name within the u.s and had some great success in the uk with her hit on Mirage records entitled "Boy where have you been".On the A side we have another killer 2 step song called 'Love Changes" which was also covered by O.C Smith. The sultry silky vocals from Ms Ryan never fail to disappoint. Flip it over for "Funky Way To Treat Me". A Theo Coff production that has all those funky disco elements associated with the duo's output of the late 70's.

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Surprise Chef

Velodrome

Visions Of My Love / Life

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Big Crown is proud to present the first 7" offering from Surprise Chef, the newest band signed to the label. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, these guys caught our ear with their unique sound and approach. They are something of a funky blend of Jazz, Hip Hop, and Soul with a shade of David Axelrod which all comes out their own. These two tunes on this 45 are a taste of what is to come.The A side "Velodrome" starts out with a heavy drum break and an earworm synth line guaranteed to have you humming it long after the song is over. The intro gives way to beautiful and tasteful arrangements showing their music prowess as well as their ear for restraint.The B side "Spring's Theme" is a gorgeous and moody instrumental ballad that starts out with guitar that plays cat & mouse with the percussion until they decide to give the drummer some. Again, they run through arrangements that link together like chapters in a book taking the listener through a myriad of energies that all fit together...

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Seaquence

Makeup Lovin Feat. Bernard Gibson

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Visions Of Our Love' was recorded in 1975 and previously unreleased until 2021 when Cordial Recordings released it on our Seaquence album. We chose 'Visions Of our Love' because for us it was the stand out song from the recordings and deserved a full release on 7". On the flip we've gone for the prophetic groover 'Life' which was featured on the album.

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Guymon Ensley

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Guymon Ensley is a renowned trumpeter from Los Angeles and with Bernard Gibson on lead vocals they have provided an uptempo jazz soul crossover gem. On the B Side we have chosen an instrumental version of the song which has never previously been released.

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Ken Allison

Power & Soul

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ken Allison hails from Chicago and has been performing in the city since the early 70s. Ken has only previously released one 7" singe with the classic 'Freedom (Sweet) Freedom' and 'This is our Love Story' from 1980. 'Power & Soul' is Ken's signature song for when he walks out on stage, which we have reconstructed for this release. It's an almost Princesque workout of slammin' funk moves with jazzy undertones.

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Family Of Swede

Life / Mellow Edit

The Otherside / Make Me Belive

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Life' by the Family of Swede from Oakland was featured on their 2020 'Family Album' long player and was the most popular song on the album with it's prophetic lyrical content of human existence. We believe that the song deserves a wider and audience hence the release on 7" vinyl. The flip features an edit of the song 'Mellow' which was not featured on the album and exclusive to this release.

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Bobby Oroza

7" | 2022 | US | Original (Big Crwon)

Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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While Bobby Oroza puts the finishing touches on his next album, he treats us to this killer two-sider to end out 2021 and hold us over until the new record is finished. Bobby's debut album "This Love" made big waves around the world and amassed him a cult following from the US to Japan and everywhere in between. He found big love in the sweet soul scene early, but has since made fans in a myriad of circles and subcultures globally. It has by now become clear that his music is not just one thing, analog soul textured for sure, but also with an array of influences that span far beyond the soul ballad world. It is that inability to really nail down his sound that has become the biggest charm, an esoteric and profound passion permeate the lyrics and vibe of everything about Mr. Oroza. This new 7" shows off two sides of Bobby's song writing, an upbeat number on the "plug" side and a heavy duty ballad on the flip. The A side "The Otherside" is an optimistic tune that Bobby humbly shares his story about the troubles we can create for ourselves and the possibility of having a change of mind that frees us from them. The track is equally encouraging with its sunny energy that carries an important message from Bobby to anyone who is struggling and can't see a way out. The B side "Make Me Believe" is another instant classic for the slowie enthusiasts. A moody, soul bearing, cry for help that comes off with a sweet- ness. The vulnerability makes it romantic while the heavy backing track brings it that unique energy that classic B sides have where they are heart- breaking and gorgeous at the same time.

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Represent / Juicy Fruit

Tape | 2022 | US | Original (Wichita)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band follow up their 2021 "Expansions" album with another solid 7" offering.The A side, "Represent," is one of the stand out tracks from Expansions. BRSB cover the DJ Premier produced Nas classic taking the original and expanding the arrangement with guitar and brass riffs. Tuba chugs along the drum break while the steel pans hammer out the infamously infectious melody of the original sample making this an easy winner in Hip Hop circles and beyond.The B side is a non-album cut available on this 45 for the first time ever. Bacao covers the Mtume classic "Juicy Fruit" made popular again when The Notorious B.I.G. sampled it for his smash hit "Juicy." This is a sure head turner when people realize they are dancing along to a new version of the classic melody.

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Carrtoons

Home Grown

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

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A year and a half after releasing his self-produced, independent full-length LP Saturday Morning to critical acclaim, producer and multi-instrumentalist Carrtoons plans his return to music with his next album, Homegrown. Evolving his trademark Modern Motown sound, Carrtoons continues to expand his already diverse musical repertoire in jazz, soul, hip-hop, and more. Set for release on April 20th, 2022, Homegrown is Ben Carr's inaugural release with renowned Wichita Recordings (Bloc Party, First Aid Kit, My Morning Jacket, Yeah Yeah Yeahs.) The youngest son of jazz violinist Richard Carr (Bill Laswell, Bootsy Collins), Ben received his college degree in Jazz Performance, made his debut with Mad Satta, and opened for artists like Thundercat, Nick Hakim, Gabriel Garzon Montano, and Mac Ayres. Over the last few years, he has become one of the most sought-after producers in music through his eye-catching Instagram videos, powerful bass lines, and memorable melodies. His unique fills, phrases, and compositions made him an instant favorite, leading to recent collaborations with Robert Glasper, Alex Isley, Kiefer, and Butcher Brown. The success of Saturday Morning was the first sign of evolution in Carrtoons career, with the album surpassing 2 million streams on Spotify in mid-February. The ad placement of his track "Give It Up" with Green Mountain Coffee gave him exposure to a whole new audience, while his guest feature on the Tiny Desk series rearranging the NPR theme songs for their 50th anniversary was also a hit. Starting 2022 off strong, Carrtoons' recent work with The Kount led to the release of their ultra-viral video "On My Way" and the organic growth of over 100,000 followers in 4 weeks on Instagram. His continued strides in music, along with astonishing growth across several platforms is clear indication of Ben Carr's promise and potential. More than just an album; Homegrown characterizes the hard work, seeds sown, and natural growth of a gifted musician. An artist you will want to watch!

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The Sounds Of Soul

So Much Love

Doctor T & Presley Strong

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The insanely rare first 45 from the band that became Brief Encounter, so rare in fact most people are not aware of existence. Two covers, The Van McCoy and Cobb penned 'So Much Love' flipped with (My Favourite) Barbara Mason track 'Yes I'm Ready', a true deep soul classic. The sticking point in doing this 45 was waiting years to find a clean copy as the tapes were long gone, the band finally turned up a minter after a long time looking so big love to Gary and Montie Bailey.

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Love Is A Heartbreaker

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

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Super Disco Edits / Hidden Gem)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Selma's own Doctor T, a.k.a. Lenoah Presley Strong, a.k.a. Rick Strong, was a fierce Selma talent, he could pick up any instrument and play it and was always playing local clubs. Lenoah came from a large musical family, his Dad, a professional gospel singer, would mentor him and his brother, who ended up recording on Malaco Records and has an underground classic - "Doing It Cause It Feels Good.

Lenoah split his time between the historic community of Selma, AL, where he was born, Beverly Hills, CA where he worked as an auto body hand alongside his older brother, Chuck Strong, a musical force in his own right. In California, T impressed the great Willie Hutch with his playing, rubbed elbows with soul icons such as Leon Haywood and Carl Carlton.

Athens of The North is proud to present a compilation of Doctor T's 7" Recording, all have been difficult to find on original vinyl even to the most avid collectors, most notably "Love Is A Heartbreaker," which is one of the best ballads and grittiest recordings ever laid to wax.

T recorded all of the instruments himself and had an ear like no other, always listening to music and drawing inspiration from his surrounding artists and musicians. Sadly, T passed away in 2021 at the age of 68 but leaves us some timeless Funk & soul that will endure

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Dayton

Sky's The Limit

LP | US | Original (Relic)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Formed in Ohio, Dayton were formed by: David Shawn Sandridge (lead vocals / guitar) Chris Jones (lead vocals / keyboards / trumpet), formerly of the group Sun. Other members were: Dean Hummons (keyboards) Derrick Armstrong (vocals) and Jenny Douglas (vocals) who originally recorded as Magnum. Kevin Hurt (drums / percussion) Rachel Beavers (background vocals) Elaine Terry (background vocals) Rahni P. Harris (lead and background vocals, piano and synths) and Karen Harris Chappel (lead and background vocals) We chatted to Shawn Sandridge who presented us with a few previously unissued cuts. Many hitting the funk sound that was very en vogue around the 1980's. But our pick of the bunch was the smooth syncopated drum sound of "Sky's The Limit". It jumped out straight away and hit all the right buttons at SDE Hq . Criminally overlooked for some reason as an lp cut. With the release you get the full 6 mins version on the B-Side. Whilst we trimmed it down for a nice loud radio friendly cut on the A Side

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The Turbans

Presenting The Turbans

I Sat And Cried / She's My Baby (Smokey's In Town)

Release: US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG+

Still shrink wrapped but opened.
Record is close to VG+.

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Jimmy Nelson

I Don't Want To Take A Chance

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Some records are irresistible. Jimmy Nelson’s ‘I Sat And Cried’ is an easy-going swinger of a disc that you feel you’ve always known – even on first hearing. It is a future classic that somehow has managed to stay a secret for decades. That is likely down to it being so rare (for whatever reason) that it doesn’t feature on Discogs and only two sales have ever been recorded on the Popsike website; they were cheap too!

We’ve coupled it with another great mover, ‘She’s My Baby (Smokey’s In Town)’, which debuts on a 45 – it was unreleased until an Ace LP way back in 1987. Two killer tracks on a lovely Repro design of that colourful early 60s label.

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Wee Willie Walker

Melvin Hicks & The Versatiles

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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These are two of the finest, previously unheard tracks to come out of the Goldwax vaults. Though they have been around in this complete form, with the horn section, since 2004, it is the first time they have been commercially available on a prestigious 45. The Kent 100 Club anniversary promo of ‘Chance’, with its Northern Soul flip, will now set you back up to £300; this pairing makes musical and economic sense.

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The Intruder

A Time For Us (A Time For Love) / Everybody's Got A Song To Sing

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘The Intruder’ has been one of the biggest finds to be played at the 100 Club in the last three years. Writer Billy Terrell found what turned out to be a Vigor label test pressing among his records and submitted the tracks to Kent. We were knocked out by the ballad side, ‘I’m Just Passing Time’, which we have since issued as a Deep Soul single, but it is the dance groove of ‘The Intruder’ that has excited the rare soul world. Uptempo soul tracks of this quality hardly ever turn up. The imaginative Terrell/Dahrouge song was arranged with full orchestration by Tony Camillo but the deal with Vigor was never finalised. The urgency of the music makes it a dancer’s delight.

The flip is a Terrell solo song on another Asbury Park act – Clarence Pinckney, who delivers the superb big ballad with panache.

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Mirror

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Super Disco Edits)

Space Walking / Down At The Disco

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In February of 1976 Eddie Carmichael left the group “The Voshays” after catching the bandleader/manager stealing from the band. Derry Shepherd and Duncan Bethel left at that time also. About a week later I asked Derry if he would be interested in starting another band and he said sure. At that point Duncan Bethel agreed to participate and he recruited his friend Flynn Emanuel to play trombone. Derry was the manager of the cafeteria at Sears Department Stores in The Pompano Fashion Square Mall and he met Sandy Ficca who was the manager at Chess King Men’s Clothing Store in the same mall. Sandy also agreed to join the group and we auditioned bass players and chose Dave Segal and only one keyboard player auditioned and that was Bob Groszer. We now had all of the personnel for the group and we commenced rehearsing in the recreation center in Pompano Beach, FL at Westside Park. We did a few “Chitlin’ Circuit“ gigs to fine tune the band and music and then moved over to the beach circuit. While there we would perform spring and summer months at “The Ocean Mist” on the Strip in Fort Lauderdale, FL and for the fall and winter months the Big Daddy’s 8600 Club on Miami Beach. After 18 months of constant gigging I suggested that the band go into the studio and record some original music. Now all we needed was some serious financial support and songs. I met a man by the name of Jerry Bullard and convinced him to back the project. We formed our own independent label “Get Off Records” and publishing company “Situated Music”. At that point Dave Segal and Sandy Ficca left the group and Bruce Saddler who was the drummer for The Voshays joined us on the drums for the first two recordings. Sandy Ficca returned as drummer and brought in his old friend and bandmate Daryl Walker to play Bass on five of the six remaining songs. We recorded the entire album in five days at SRS Studios and Triad Studios both in Fort Lauderdale, FL in August of 1977. The first single “Give It Up (Let Yo Funk Fly Free) was a winner released only in the New York tri state area where in two weeks it reached number 16 in the top 100 and was poised to go number one nationwide on the R&B charts in the next two weeks. Henry Stone, owner of TK Records in Hialeah, FL wanted to sign the group as did many other major record labels including Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire. But the usual problems of the music business reared its ugly head and the record was pulled from all radio airplay and the group who became disenfranchised with the business of the industry decided to call it quits. Derry Shephard went into Gospel Music production, Sandy Ficca went on to become the drummer for the Pop/Rock recording artists “Firefall”. Daryl Walker is a session player and music teacher, I did studio sessions and played in several cover bands and toured internationally. Bob Groszer toured with Sly Stone and other legendary recording artists. Dave Segal went on to start New York Bass Works in New York. Flynn Manuel became a music teacher in The Broward County School District and Bruce Saddler and Duncan Bethel left the Music industry completely. We were young and not good business people at that time and did not understand the rules of do’s and don’ts of the music industry. But we had three talented songwriters, a great arranger, a killer band and all the financial support that we needed. Looking back if we only had an experienced manager I truly believe Mirror would have gone on to create some great music over the years that followed. Peace and love all the time,

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Maggabrain

The Dream / Say What's On Your Mind

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Maggabrain were from Atlanta, Georgia who were regarded as one of the best local bands of the time. Between 1975 and 1984 they released three singles on various labels. During the 1970s they recorded a session for GRC Records that remained in the vaults until two songs were included on a BGP Records CD only compilation in 2018. We regard both songs on our 45 as being of the highest quality with the hot stepper of 'Space Walking' on the A side and the dancefloor jam of 'Down At The Disco' on the flip. These songs were both written by the magical genius Sam Dees.

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Rikki Aaron

Les Dynamites / Radio Trip

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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We have both rare and in-demand songs by Rikki Aaron together in one piece of vinyl with 'The Dream' and the original version of 'Say What's On Your Mind.' RAC Records released 'The Dream' on a 7" single in 1985. We decided to edit out the introduction and go direct to the best part of the song with it's boogie on down groove. On the B Side we have the original version of the holy grail from Rikki Aaron with 'Say What's On Your Mind.' This is the first time on vinyl since the original release in 1981. There will be no repress of this release.

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Pop Oud #2 / No Oud

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Batov)

Greatest Hits Prison Tape Edition

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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DeBarge

Tape | 1986 | US | Reissue (Motown)

You And Me Transparent Orange Vinyl Edition

Release: 1986 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This tape is a prison tape made for inmates of prisons in the USA. It comes without screws and without an inlay as it should be. Manufactured in 2012 or 2013.

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Penny & The Quarters

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

LP | 1978 | US | Original (Casablanca)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sometime in 2005, a lone box of master tapes escaped an estate sale and made its way through a network of collectors, record dealers, and "junkers" into the hands of leading Ohio soul expert Dante Carfagna, who linked them to Columbus, Ohio's mysterious Prix label (See: Eccentric Soul: The Prix Label). A bit of research turned up Prix proprietor George Beter, who identified most of the unlabeled material. All it took was an endless series of phone calls and letters and two fields trips in Columbus. But one complete mystery wended its way onto our final Prix compilation. "You and Me," a simple but irrepressible demo credited only to Penny & the Quarters, was found tacked onto a mixed studio reel. Our survey of every willing lifer left on the Columbus soul scene, including retired DJs, producers, and important local artists, produced not so much as a glimmer of recognition at the name Penny & the Quarters. Though we loved the song from the first play, it may've ended up a bit buried on our original compilation, as #18 of 19 tracks. Four years later, Eccentric Soul: The Prix Label hadn't exactly become a huge seller, although listeners had repeatedly told us that the unfiltered studio demos that fill out the record's back half were true diamonds in the rough. But neither Penny nor her Quarters had appeared to claim credit for their efforts. Then, completely out of left field, we heard from respected screen actor and avowed Numero fan Ryan Gosling that Penny's piercing bit of stripped down doo-wop was being considered for inclusion in Derek Cianfrance's indie-weeper film Blue Valentine. What we didn't know was that "You and Me" had won a major role in what became an indie circuit hit, and that Penny & the Quarters would instantly assume the role of world's most famous unknown doo-wop group. Every week is a slow news week in Columbus, Ohio, and early January 2011 found the city recovering from the thrill of elevating Ted Williams_the formerly homeless guy with the awesome voice for radio_into a national news sensation. But both major daily newspapers in town, as well as the city's alternative weekly, also ran stories about how a lost and unknown Columbus soul group had become the musical centerpiece of a film already garnering Oscar buzz. That mainstream spotlight aimed at Blue Valentine and Penny & the Quarters did the trick: we finally made contact with the widow of Jay Robinson, lead Quarters' singer and songwriter. Robinson, it turned out, had also been the leader of Columbus doo-wop pioneers The Supremes (later known as "The Columbus Supremes," for reasons which should be obvious). Jay Robinson never did give up on the dream of writing a hit record; even so, the posthumous realization of his dream is cold comfort for his widow and daughter. With their blessings, we returned to those estate sale masters and pulled down another neglected track ("You Are Giving Me Some Other Love") from the still-unknown Penny and her now-partly-known Quarters. "You and Me" is a song that could not be suppressed: not when Prix failed to release it; not when Penny & the Quarters were forgotten; not when Numero stuck it at the bitter end of a much overlooked compilation. Its evolution from estate sale trash to silver-screen gold has finally returned it to big-hole 45, where it probably should have lived all along.

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Roberta Kelly

Gettin' The Spirit

Harold Alexander / Pretty Purdie

Release: 1978 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

cut corner. promo copy

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Mama Soul / Heavy Soul Slinger

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (BGP)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two break beat gems from the Flying Dutchman catalogue. First-time reissue of the 7-inch edit of ‘Mama Soul’, whilst Pretty Purdie’s ‘Heavy Soul Slinger’ gets its 7-inch debut.

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Tiny Topsy

Aw! Shucks Baby EP

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Little Esther

T'ain't Whatcha Say...Ep

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ella Johnson

Bring It Home EP

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Dolly Cooper

Tell Me, Tell Me EP

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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G'wan 'Bout Your Bizness EP

Annisteen Alleen

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Through It All / Under The Sun

Lady Wray

7" | 2021 | US | Original (Big Crown)

LP | 1969 | US | Original (Gordy)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Lady Wray releases an instant classic two-sider with two certified bangers from her forthcoming album 'Piece Of Me'. Side A is the in your face, head nodding, "Through It All". A tune that rips out of the speaker from the first snare crack with Nicole's pitched up and infectious chorus. The tried and true chemistry of Lady Wray and producer Leon Michels is on full display here as they push the envelope of current R&B and Soul making a stark declaration of why they are out in front of the pack of any of their peers. Nicole sings a song about dedication through the ups and downs on a track that has so much energy it is sure to move crowds around the globe. Side B, "Under The Sun" is a feel good homage to the sun and summertime. Lady Wray encapsulates all things good and lovely about warm weather and where it puts our minds. The infectious good vibes of the tune will change your attitude and have you turning the volume knob up while the earworm choruses will stay on the tip of your tongue long after the song ends.

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The Temptations

The Temptations Show

The Best Of The Stylistics Volume II

Release: 1969 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Cover has a cut-out.

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The Stylistics

LP | 1976 | JP | Original (Avco)

LP | 1986 | US | Original (MCA)

Release: 1976 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Without OBI. Tear in top spine.

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Loose Ends

Zagora

Crushed Velvet And The Velveteers Ft. Melanie Masson

Release: 1986 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: G+, Cover: VG+

Beginning seam split.

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Shake

7" | 2021 | US | Original (Vintage League Music)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Tape | 2021 | EU | Original (Golden Rules)

V.A.

The Originals 1

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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From the beginning on we wanted to be a spotlight on the current scene of contemporary funk, soul and positive vibes. We connected with a lovely network of musicians, labels and passionate soul music lovers and created the first sampler. From Moscow to Hamburg, over Paris to New York, from London to Barcelona to Nashville: it's a colorful bouquet of real epic Soul smashers, psychedelic grooves and funky breaks from talented artists from all over the world such as Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra, DeRobert & The Half Truths, The Mighty Mocambos, Ghost Funk Orchestra and many more.

On our sampler you will find 14 tracks made with passion and 100% true notes.

Bringing soul back to the people.

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Brassroots

Good Life / Try Again

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Athens Of The North)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Brassroots cover of 'Good Life' is highly regarded by those in the know as a fantastic cover that takes the original song and turns it totally upside down. This is the first time that 'Good Life' has been available on 7" vinyl, with the original 12" release being long out of print. 'Try Again' on the B Side sees the group twisting Aaliyah song into a funky horn jamboree.

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William Stuckey

The First Time

7" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Discs Of Fun And Love)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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During the production of two singles (This being the first) unfortunately William Stuckey passed away, below are some words from my partner in the project Brian Sears regarding our work with him pm his LP.

Brian Sears - I'm not one that likes to write but I wanted to say a few things about William Stuckey. William Stuckey passed away last in August 2021 at age 73, and is an artist that I've been working with since last summer. He was a key fixture in the Little Rock music scene and most notably was one of the driving forces behind the legendary True Soul label. Lee Anthony, the owner of True Soul Records, once told me that William Stuckey was the most talented musician he had ever worked with, and if you know anything about that label or Lee Anthony, that's quite a compliment.

When I reached out to William last summer about re-releasing his material, he ignored my calls and messages. Fortunately, I was able to reach his son, Erreyon who was kind enough to listen to me. I've worked a lot of terrible sales gigs in my past and "getting to the point" is sometimes a hard thing to achieve, especially when you're trying to talk about the music business and music that's 50 years old. But the point was simple, his music matters and deserved to be preserved. This resonated with William and Erreyon and they gave Euan Fryer and myself a chance.There was a memorable handoff of the master tapes in a parking lot and from that point forward I knew William Stuckey trusted me. Trust is something he had to do a lot in his life due to the fact that he was visually impaired and I'm thankful he trusted us. As I wrote before, there was a long process of transferring the tapes, but it was successful, and the album has never sounded so good. William had incredible hearing and was able to pick out details most might not detect. He was gifted and that shined through his own playing and voice through copious recordings. Speaking with him after he finally heard the newly remastered album, the way he had intended for it to sound, is something I'll never forget. Moments like that are really the reason why I feel so compelled to work with older musicians that didn't get a fair shake the first time.

Meeting William Stuckey face to face earlier this summer was one of the highlights of my year. We laughed and hung out at his place where he had lived for the past 50 years. I told him his music was internationally known and the re-release was well received. He was humble and felt like a long lost friend that I hadn't seen in a long time. I'll never forget that. I told him I wanted to take some photos, and I'm so glad I did.We had a good time and it was a beautiful summer night and as I left his place his neighbours noticed me walking to my car and wanted to chat, so we talked briefly and it ultimately lead to one of them getting into their car and cranking "The First Time" on the stereo system in their driveway. I wasn't sure if Stuckey could hear it from his house, but part of me knew he probably could and hearing his song echo in the background as I drove off and thinking about Stuckey and the time we shared and his music being appreciated by so many, even in that moment, is a wonderful memory. I'd like to think he was smiling.His music and legacy will live on forever. Rest in peace to a great one.

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Jimmy Mack

Pop Goes The Weasel

Soul Is My Salvation Chapter 9

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Discs of Fun and Love return again with another 7 inch of pure soulful goodness, this time taking a trip to Wisconsin with Jimmy Mack's ‘Pop Goes The Weasel’. Originally released in 1983, this incredibly hard to find record comes with the original and an edit from one of the UK's most exciting producers and a great friend of the label, Bristol's Admin. Super sweet soul for the perfect moments in the dance.

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Tone B. Nimble

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Rain&Shine)

7" | 2021 | US | Original (Karma Chief)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Tone B. Nimble hit us with a seemingly endless list of possible songs to license, and to that end we’re blessed to be able to offer a ‘bonus’ chapter of two in-demand University gospel choir cuts - Side One from Oral Roberts University (Tulsa, OK) and Side Two from Rutgers University (New Jersey). Original LPs are hard to come across, here Tone B. Nimble selects the best two tracks, re-mastered in DJ friendly 7" 45rpm format! "Soul is My Salvation is a collection of dance friendly gospel songs. The mission is to simply uplift your spirit through music and word. Dancefloors around the world mirror the reactions of Churches from the 70’s and 80’s when experiencing these recordings" - Tone B. Nimble

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Kendra Morris

This Life

7" | 2021 | EU | Reissue (Athens Of The North)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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For Fans Of Lady Wray, Amy Winehouse, Alice Russell, Sharon Jones.Kendra Morris Recalls Singers Who Straddled Soul And Rock During The Early '70s, Such As Ruth Copeland And Chaka Khan. After Touring With Dennis Coffey And Releasing Singles That She Did With Collaborator Jeremy Page Including "Concrete Waves," With B-Side Remixed By DJ Premier, Morris Released The Album Banshee (2012). In 2013, Morris Returned With The Covers Album Mockingbird, With Both Banshee And Mockingbird Garnering Successful Followings And Impressive Film/Tv Placements. Morris Also Worked On A Project-Band With Friends Scarlett Johansson, Julia Haltigan And Holly Miranda. With Este Haim Joining On Drums, They Released One Single, "Candy" And A Cover Of "Bizarre Love Triangle" For Amfars The Time Is Now Record.Now Presenting Her Debut 45 On Karma Chief Records, A Division Of Colemine Records, Kendra Showcases A Textured And Contemporary Take On R&B, All While Retaining The Old-School Flavor. The A Side Track 'This Life' Is A 70's Soul Super Dive Carrying You Through Fuzzy Guitars, Lush Harmonies And Straight Into The Old Vegas Casinos Of The Main Strip. Who We Are, The B Side, Counters The Upbeat Side A With Its Epic Introspective Look At The Human Psyche. Combining Kendra's Wide Vocal Range And A Partnership Of Solid Drum And Thick Bass, 'Who We Are' Provides The Perfect Backdrop For It's Carefully-Threaded Lyrics.

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United Spiritual Singers

Not A Minute Too Late

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Athens Of The North)

Release: 2021 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ok we don't want to come over all hip but here we have some mad rare Gospel disco for you, direct from the master tape as well as that's how we roll (sometimes). Wonky but insanely catchy 45, 'not a minute too late', is the big banger on this 45, but please don't sleep on the dope previously unreleased flip 'Sweet Surrender' which I rate as well.

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Crystal Winds

So Sad

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Athens Of The North)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Crystal Winds legendary sophisticated soul LP first released on the privately pressed Cash Ear label in 1982, it's mad to me these amazing tracks have never made it to 45 yet so time to put that right, the classiest of classy 70s soul sides for your Djing and listening pleasure, you all know how much I love floaty 70s joints, not sure it gets better than this.

The key figures behind Crystal Winds were Paul Coleman and M.C. (Morris) Brown, both alumni of the band Rasputin's Stash which had had two albums out in the mid-'70s which had done reasonably well for Atlantic subsidiary Cotillion and Chicago indie Gemigo, respectively. Between them, keyboardist Coleman and saxophonist Brown wrote the vast bulk of the album (guitarist Martin Dumas co-wrote Lover's Holiday with Brown, and one J.Lagrone is added to the credits of So Sad and Signs of Winter's Time) and handled the male lead vocals, with the distaff element provided by Theresa Davis. Brown wrote the horn arrangements, the pair did the string arrangements, and legendary concertmaster Rich Tufo (associated with Curtis Mayfield and other Curtom acts including Linda Clifford) was also on hand for the album (credited with conducting and orchestrating both strings and horns). Guitarist Dumas had also been a member of Rasputin's Stash, as had drummer E.Frank Donaldson (who plays on two tracks).

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Crystal Winds

Lovers Holiday

7" | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Athens Of The North)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Martin Dumas Jr, Paul Coleman and Morris Browns, sublime 70s soul / 2 Step LP is IMO is some of the best sophisticated soul from the 1970s, Production, Vocals, Writing are all on point. On this 45 we are not messing around, two of the best cuts from the band 'Lover's Holiday and 'Love Ain't Easy', first time on 45 for them both. Licenced direct from the band members. You know what to do!

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Rivage

Strung Out On Your Love

7" | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Athens Of The North)

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One of my favourite 70s soul sides, it will set you back Â£500ish if you can find one and even then it won't sound as nice as our pressing.
The track is popular for a reason, from the excellent flute build up at the start, the sense of urgency through the track, and catchy chorus.. it's a winner end to end. On the flip we decided to diverge from the OG 45 and put on a class ballad from the LP, still very much DJable, i encourage everyone to flip it and pitch this one up a little.

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Rivage

I Need You Baby

7" | 2021 | US | Original (Blu.Collective)

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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70s Soul perfection, both previously unreleased on 45 so should keep collectors and DJs smiling as we head back into the clubs. We released the crazy rare Rivage LP last year, but felt it was time to drop them on our favourite format for the first time.
'I Need You Baby' was my go to spin on the LP (apart from 'Strung Out' Obviously) A positive 70s floater with a vocal that just holds it together.
On the flip 'Answer' It's Mid-tempo Jam time, kind of has a feel it out as you go vibe which I like, the backing holds it together and love the guitar solo.

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Blu.Collective

Rising Above

Carrie Riley & The Fascinations

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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“Rising Above” is the debut release from blu.collective, exploring raw, funky beats in a soulful collaboration - imagine Dilla meeting D’Angelo in a live jam, rhodes and vocals layered over a tight bass and drum foundation. Where “Rising Above” is sparse, instrumental B-Side “Beers at Samir’s” lets the four multi-instrumentalists stretch out in gradually evolving, thick textures, while still holding down the funk.

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Super Cool / Living In A Lonesome House

7" | 2021 | EU | Reissue (Symphonical)

Release: 2021 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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An elusive Soul/Funk masterpiece from mid-70s Lakeland, Florida. The Riley siblings; Carrie, Horace & James laid the foundation for the two songs they would bring to Auburndale's custom recording studio, Central Sound to be released on the Nashville/Florida label, 'Music City'. Jerome McNeil, William Freeman, Bruce Bolden & Sam Graham would complete the outfit and be collectively known as 'Carrie Riley & The Soul Fascinations'

It's been 15 years since Now Again & Jazzman showcased the Deep Funk rarity 'Super Cool' on their Florida Funk compilation, however it's James Riley's group harmony B-side, 'Living In A Lonesome House With You' that has remained at large, unknown, collectively showcasing the talent encapsulated by The Fascinations.

'During the early 70’s The Riley family members who formed the Fascinations (originally the Soul Fascinations), James, Horace and Carrie along with a few friends, were destined to develop and perform musically as music flowed through our veins. Our father was a musician who played piano and sang the blues. As children we gathered around an old upright piano after dinner to hear our father play and sang. By the time I was 14 and my brothers, James and Horace were 16 and 17, we had all learned to plan an instrument. My focus was on vocals with many role models to learn from in the music industry such as; Dianna Ross, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight and Mable Staple. My brothers loved the Commodores, Kool and the Gang, Rick James and Earth Wind and Fire. The Isleys’s were a favorite of ours also. James was the driver of our success in recording as he made sure we practiced for hours on end. Sometimes we would practice popular songs until 2 in the morning. James began to write songs and develop melodies that he would share with Horace and I. We would make suggestions for revisions such as arrangements and melodies. Before long we traveled to Miami where we recorded, Super Cool which was our title song, 'Living in A Lonesome House' and a few other tracks. 'Super Cool' is a song that is personal to me. It is a song about relationships and trust, while the Lonesome house song was about love affairs and breakups. So much great music came out of the 70’s. I am grateful that our music contributed to the industry during a time when great music was about love and relationships.

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Tashan

This Could Be

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Bubbha Thomas & The Lightmen

Boogie Down

7" | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Pressure Makes Diamonds)

LP | 1980 | US | Original (Tamla)

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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On 'Boogie Down' Bubbha Thomas and The Lightmen lean away from the jazzier moods that they were best known for, towards a mid-tempo boogie/funk workout featuring wide open drum breaks, analog synths, fat claps and vibey backing vocals.

The original 45, released in 1980, now goes for silly money if you can find one, so we thought it would be nice to make it available again. Dedicated to the extensive musical and educational work of Bubbha, who passed away at the end of 2020.
Remastered from original master tapes, officially licensed from Now Again.

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Stevie Wonder

Hotter Than July

Midnight Star / Take A Chance

Release: 1980 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Cover with writing on the cover and labels. Vinyl with superficial hairlines.

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Carman Bryant

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Super Disco Edits)

The Sweetest Thing / Someone Else's Arm Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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York Pennsylvania born and raised, R&B vocalist Carman Bryant has performed throughout the U.S. and all over the world. There’s a saying in the Harrisburg/York Pa.area “If you want a seat, you better get there early” for a performance by Carman and her band. Carman's recording "Midnight Star” is an unreleased recording that was produced many years ago by Cecil DuValle of the Teddy Pendergrass band. The original studio masters were lost when Cecil moved to England because Teddy Pendergrass stopped performing. "Take a Chance" is a duet by Doug Payne and Carman from the same recording sessions at Alpha International Studios that was located in South Philadelphia. This was during the time that Doug Payne was on the "We are Family" tour with Philly recording group "Sister Sledge''. Doug Payne is a graduate of Howard University Washington D.C., and Fiorello LaGuardia High School of Music & Art in New York City, this is the same school that was used for the movie and television series "fame" starring Debbie Allen and Irene Cara. Doug had two songs signed with Tsop Gamble & Huff's publishing that were selected to be recorded by Phyliss Hyman before her death. In 1981 Doug Payne started his own label in Philadelphia with the release of "holiday" by Doug Payne & Polygon. Carman and her son Terrell Bryant aka Nakuu both have been busy lately recording new music to hit the scene around the same time.Terrell Bryant is the son of Jason Bryant who started The SOS Band. Doug's wife June Payne is a former member of Philadelphia recording group The "Three Degrees".

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Channel 3

7" | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Dakar)

Bold Soul Sister / Somebody (Somewhere) Needs You Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2021 Release. This one-off 1973 release turned out to be the only recordings of Chicago veterans Channel 3. Powered by a brilliant Carl Davis production, a sublime William Sanders arrangement and a sterling Willie Henderson rhythm, 'The Sweetest Thing' is quite simply a masterpiece of Chicago Soul which has become even more popular over the years. A mint original is £250+ these days so this has been long overdue for a 7 Inch release.

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Ike & Tina Turner

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Selector Series)

We've Only Just Begun / I'll Do Anything For You Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2021 Release. Two Ike & Tina Turner sought-after classics on either side of a 7 inch. The A side sees the ice cold early funk jam ‘Bold Soul Sister’ featuring the trademark funk guitar stylings of Albert Collins, originally released on the Blue Thumb in 69 and favoured by hip hop producers for its wealth of sampling gold. The flip side houses ‘Somebody (Somewhere) Needs You’ a rare and pricey Northern Soul number penned by Motown songwriter Frank Wilson that goes for £150+ on Discogs. A 50 year anniversary release in a picture sleeve.

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Lee McDonald

7" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Selector Series)

It's All Over / First Time Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2021 Release. 40 year anniversary release of this in demand modern soul masterpiece. For their third vinyl outing, Selector Series dig into the Archives of New Jersey’s Debbie Records from 1981 to re-issue this storming boogie re interpretation of The Carpenters standard, which found itself a legion of fans in the UK thanks to Gary Dennis’s championing of it. In a pre Discogs era, this record attracted a £400 price tag amongst serious collectors back in the late eighties, with the original pressings still going for £500+ even now. The album has been re issued by several different labels over the ensuing years, but this double header is being made available for Record Store Day on a seven inch format for the first time officially, featuring the original album sleeve artwork.

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T Dyson & Company

7" | 2021 | EU | Reissue (New Outlook Records)