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Release: 2013 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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LP | 1996 | US | Reissue (Tommy Boy)

Grand Puba

2000

Release: 1996 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 1993 | EU | Reissue (Sony)

A Tribe Called Quest

Midnight Marauders

Oil Of Every Pearl's Un-Insides

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Midnight Marauders is the third studio album by A Tribe Called Quest, released on November 9, 1993. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, known for its sophisticated jazz-infused production, smooth lyricism, and impactful social commentary. The album helped cement A Tribe Called Quest as pioneers of the alternative hip-hop movement.

Midnight Marauders continues the group’s fusion of jazz samples and boom-bap beats, much like their previous album, The Low End Theory. However, the production on Midnight Marauders is tighter, more polished, and showcases a richer sound with more layers of sampling and instrumentation.
The album features both Q-Tip (Kamaal Ibn John Fareed) and Phife Dawg (Malik Taylor) at the height of their lyrical powers. Q-Tip delivers introspective, philosophical verses with his signature smooth, laid-back delivery, while Phife Dawg provides sharp, witty, and streetwise commentary, offering a perfect contrast to Q-Tip’s style.

The album addresses a range of topics, from the complexities of Black identity and the state of hip-hop to reflections on love, competition, and the music industry. The lyrics are often intellectual yet grounded in everyday experiences, making them accessible and thought-provoking.
The themes in the album extend to the critique of societal issues like police brutality and systemic racism, but they are presented in a conversational, unpretentious manner.

Key Tracks and Highlights:
"Award Tour" (featuring Trugoy from De La Soul) – One of the album’s biggest singles, this track celebrates Tribe’s success while maintaining a humble, down-to-earth tone. It’s driven by a catchy, upbeat beat and has an infectious hook.
"Electric Relaxation" – A classic, smooth track known for its laid-back vibe and jazzy production. The song features witty, flirtatious lyrics, where both Q-Tip and Phife Dawg reflect on relationships and romance. It remains one of the group’s most popular songs.
"Oh My God" (featuring Busta Rhymes) – A high-energy track that blends frantic, lively production with sharp lyricism from Q-Tip and Phife, while Busta Rhymes brings his signature hype-man energy on the chorus.
"Sucka Nigga" – In this controversial track, Q-Tip delves into the history of the N-word, its reclamation, and the complexities of language in African American culture. The track is a reflective and thought-provoking commentary on racial identity.
"We Can Get Down" – A track that highlights the camaraderie between Q-Tip and Phife Dawg as they rap about friendship and mutual respect, reinforcing the tight bond within the group.
"Clap Your Hands" – With its boom-bap beat and jazz-heavy instrumentation, this track is a quintessential Tribe song, showcasing their ability to create music that is both catchy and intellectual.

Midnight Marauders was produced by A Tribe Called Quest themselves, with the assistance of their longtime collaborator Ali Shaheed Muhammad. The production continues to focus on sampling jazz records, but it’s more refined, with a greater emphasis on layered sounds, creating a warmer, fuller sonic experience.
The album also features funk, soul, and R&B influences, giving it a dynamic, genre-blending feel that set it apart from the more sample-heavy hip-hop albums of the time.

Midnight Marauders was both a critical and commercial success, debuting at #8 on the Billboard 200 and receiving widespread acclaim for its innovative production and insightful lyricism. Critics praised the album for its balance of jazz-inflected beats and clever wordplay, as well as its thoughtful approach to social issues.
The album is often included in "greatest albums" lists and is considered one of the essential works of 90s hip-hop. It influenced a wide range of artists, from Kendrick Lamar to J. Cole, and helped solidify A Tribe Called Quest’s legacy as one of the most innovative and impactful groups in hip-hop history.

Midnight Marauders represents the perfect blend of jazz, hip-hop, and social commentary, with A Tribe Called Quest striking a balance between intellectual exploration and accessible, feel-good music. The album’s cohesive sound, sharp lyricism, and cultural relevance have made it a cornerstone of hip-hop and one of the genre’s most beloved records.

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Sophie

LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Transgressive)

27,99 €*

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Pop

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4LP | 1998 | EU | Reissue (Interscope)

2Pac

Greatest Hits

52,99 €*

Release: 1998 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Con Todo El Mundo Black Vinyl Edition

Khruangbin

LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Night Time Stories)

The Universe Smiles Upon You

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The second album Con Todo El Mundo of the psych, funk and soul trio Khruangbin

Where their sensational 2015 debut The Universe Smiles Upon You was inspired by technicolour Thai funk cassettes from the ’60s and ’70s, the latest release casts a wider net to draw on global strains of funk and reverb-heavy psych, from South Asia to the Mediterranean and Middle East.

Cutting together archive recordings with the band’s signature raw guitar sound, first single ‘Maria También’ is something of a homage to the creative freedoms enjoyed by woman in Iran before the 1979 revolution.

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Khruangbin

LP | 2015 | UK | Reissue (Night Time Stories)

2LP | 1998 | DE | Reissue (Virgin)

Release: 2015 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Taking influence from 1960's Thai funk - their name literally translates to "Engine Fly" in Thai - Khruangbin’s debut album ‘The Universe Smiles Upon You’ is steeped in the bass heavy, psychedelic sound of their inspiration, Tarantino soundtracks and surf-rock cool. The Texan trio is formed of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald “DJ” Johnson on drums.

‘The Universe Smiles Upon You’ was recorded at their spiritual home, a remote barn deep in the Texas countryside where their first rehearsals took place. The band listened to a lot of different types of music on the long drives out to the country but their favourites were 60s and 70s Thai cassettes gleaned from the cult Monrakplengthai blog and compilations of southeast Asian pop, rock and funk. This had a heavy impact on the direction of the band, the scales they used and the inflection of the melodies; which coupled with the spaciousness of the Texan countryside culminated in Khruangbin forming their exotic, individual sound.

Repress on black vinyl in regular sleeve.

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Massive Attack

Mezzanine

38,99 €*

Benny The Butcher & 38 Spesh

Release: 1998 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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2023 repress. Massive Attack's third album "Mezzanine" finally gets the reissue treatment. Essential!

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Stabbed & Shot 2 Black & White Splash Colored Vinyl Edition

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Next)

I Lay Down My Life For You Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Pressed on Black & White Splash Colored Vinyl. Limited to 1000 copies. Benny The Butcher and 38 Spesh helped put Upstate New York rap on the map when they released Stabbed and Shot, their now classic collaborative album. Since then each rapper has reached new levels of commercial and critical success while cementing their legendary status in the rap game. However, throughout their rise, fans of Benny & Spesh have never stopped asking for the duo to reunite for a full-length album. More than six years after the initial release of Stabbed & Shot, the wait is finally over as Benny & Spesh are drop Stabbed & Shot 2, their long-awaited, full-length collaborative album, and follow up to Stabbed & Shot. The new 16-track project was worth every bit of the wait, as the duo trade bars with each other alongside featured guests Ransom, ElCamino, Klass Murda, OT The Real & Busta Rhymes over production by Daringer, Harry Fraud, V Don, StreetRunner & Chup the Producer and more.

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JPEGMAFIA

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Peggy)

41,99 €*

Diamondz And Pearlz Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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"JPEGMAFIA, a trailblazing force in experimental hip hop, releases his latest solo project, I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU. This album, his first since 2021, is a complex and innovative work that showcases his meticulous production skills. Featuring collaborations with Denzel Curry, Vince Staples, and Buzzy Lee, the album explores themes like capitalism, conscription, and propaganda through some of JPEGMAFIA’s most anarchic raps to date. The release is accompanied by an extensive global tour, reinforcing his status as one of the genre’s most incendiary talents. Since his last solo release, JPEGMAFIA has continued to push boundaries in the music industry, most notably with his 2023 collaboration with Danny Brown on Scaring the Hoes, which garnered critical acclaim and chart success. With I Lay Down My Life for You, JPEGMAFIA cements his reputation as a visionary artist, delivering a powerful commentary on the world through his unique lens. The album’s release is set to make a significant impact, both in stores and on stages worldwide."

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Vaughn Smith

2LP | 1996 | EU | Reissue (Hip Hop Enterprise)

2 Brothers On The 4th Floor

Release: 1996 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The incredibly rare cassette-only 1996 debut of North Philly's Vaughn Smith has finally been restored on this brand-new vinyl edition from Hip-Hop Enterprise. Diamondz and Pearlz is a surprisingly mature, understated and jazzy album that sounds better now than it ever has before. Working with Smith, who produced all 14 tracks himself, the original DAT masters were recovered but severely damaged, so this release was remastered by Jee Van Cleef from an original tape in addition to further vinyl mastering. The artwork was started by LDL but due to his busy schedule Manu the Muk took over and brought everything to an impressive end. The album will also come with an insert that features an all-new, exclusive Vaughn Smith interview by Werner von Wallenrod.⁠

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Dreams (Will Come Alive) Feat. Des'ray And D-Rock White Vinyl Edition

12" | 1994 | EU | Reissue (Dance On The Beat)

13,99 €*

Release: 1994 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Pop

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Peace Of Action HHV Exclusive Colored Vinyl Edition

Damu The Fudgemunk

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Def Presse)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Rhino)

The Sound

Jeopardy

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Cocktails Black Friday Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Too $hort

2LP | 2024 | US | Reissue (Get On Down)

Late Night Jazz Feat. Philip Catherine

Release: 2024 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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RSD Exclusive, Limitation: 1500

Too $hort dropped Cocktails in January of 1995. By February it had moved over 100,000 copies and went on to platinum status by the end of the year. Guests include MC Breed, The Dangerous Crew, the album’s producer Ant Bank, as well as Tupac Shakur.
Amazingly, Cocktails has never seen a commercial vinyl release. Get On Down rectifies that oversight on RSD Black Friday with an exclusive double LP color-in-color vinyl reissue (LP 1 pressed on ultra-clear vinyl with Tangerine and LP 2 on ultra-clear vinyl with Blue Jay), housed in a gatefold jacket and topped off with a collectible OBI strip.

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Chet Baker

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Elemental)

36,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2024 | US | Original (Grilchy Party)

Him Lo X Giallo Point

Lo Frasier

Where's My Receipt HHV Exclusive Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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DA Buze Bruvaz' own HIM LO returns with a powerful new album, produced exclusively by the renowned Giallo Point. This marks their sixth collaboration as the dynamic duo, Cognac Kingz, hailed as one of the most formidable MC and producer teams since Gang Starr. The new full-length LP, titled "Lo Frasier," promises to deliver intense and hard-hitting raps from HIM LO, complemented by Giallo Point's earth-shattering tracks. Meat and Potato, punch you in the face rap. It's just grimy street level poetry over cinematic beats. Heavily inappropriate, explosive art that touches fans from the gutters to the penthouses and everywhere in between.

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Dazzie Dee

2LP | 1996 | EU | Reissue (Hip Hop Enterprise)

Classic Der Dicke & Reinhard K.

Release: 1996 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Dazzie Dee was originally slated to drop "Where's My Receipt?" back in 1996 on Capitol Records. After Dazzie Dee was dropped and the album was shelved he dropped "The Re-Birth" on indie label "Raging Bull Records". This album contained some of the tracks including unreleased material that didn't make the cut for "Where's My Receipt?".⁠ Now for the first time ever the album will be available on double vinyl, with the original cover of the promo CD, original tracklist and also the incredible bonus track "On My Cide (Solo Version)".

Produced by DJ Battlecat and guests include Coolio, Ice Cube, K-Dee, Tha Chill, Sqeek Da Primadonna and Mixmaster Spade.

The artwork started by LDL but due to his busy schedule Pino One took over and brought everything to an impressive end. Remastering by Jee Van Cleef in addition to further vinyl mastering.

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Hexogen

LP | 2024 | EU | Original

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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One Assassination Under God Chapter 1 Red Vinyl Edition

Marilyn Manson

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Nuclear Blast)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Sleepy Jazz For Tired Cats

Tomaga

LP | 2013 | EU | Reissue (Hands In The Dark)

Our Thang / Phungry Purple Label Edition

Release: 2013 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Established in 2013 by Valentina Magaletti and Tom Relleen, the duo operated until 2020 as a creative laboratory for the London-based musicians to explore beyond their traditional musical endeavours. They sought to deconstruct their usual sonic frameworks, venturing into a novel and unfamiliar auditory landscape. Their work seamlessly integrated various forms of multi-instrumentalism, traversing the realms of industrial, jazz, psychedelia and minimalism.

'The band's self-released cassette debut, 'Sleepy Jazz for Tired Cats' presents an unconstrained, complex and abstract introduction to their distinctive and darkly thought-provoking sound. In contrast, Tomaga’s seminal album, 'Futura Grotesk', further elevates their sonic explorations, leading to compositions that are more elusive and profoundly evocative, resembling the surreal and unsettling language of dreams and other subconscious wanderings transposed into a unique musical expression.

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Jorun Bombay

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Soundweight)

12,99 €*

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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"Our Thang" is the instrumental revisit of a classic JB funk tune with extra guitar work,
trombone solo and vibraphone (courtesy of Jorun's "Espressolites" band) giving the tune
a new breath of life and color. A must have for the 45 collectors.

"Phungry" instrumentally combines a 90's Hip Hop classic together with reggae vocals
in the same musical key. You never heard it like this before!
The perfect addition to your record crate that will sit comfortably next to your original version
of "Passing me By" and will musically blend perfectly with it.

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Your Old Droog

Movie

36,99 €*

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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FC Chaya Red Vinyl Edition

Ebow

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Buback)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Supplement: 66 Limited V12

Paul Weller

LP | 2024 | Original (Polydor)

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The Hole In The Wall Gang

Scissor Cuts Volume 2

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Scissor Cuts)

All I Want For Christmas Is You

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Having been recently credited for being the Hailey's Comet of the edits world, The Hole In The Wall Gang return after many calls over nearly two decades to bring you two outstanding dancefloor heaters on this limited 7 " release.

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Mariah Carey

7" | 1994 | EU | Reissue (Sony Music Catalog)

18,99 €*

Release: 1994 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Christmas

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Astigmatic)

Bloto

Grzybnia

The Hard Quartet Coke Bottle Clear Vinyl

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Błoto’s bold 2020 debut brought forth three albums in just twelve months. This prolific creative burst, followed by an ongoing tour and involvement in other projects, meant that fans had to wait over three years for the next release. During this time, new ideas took shape, and the vision for their fourth LP crystallized. The wait for Błoto's new album is nearly over. As always, autumn signals the arrival of Grzybnia (Mycelium).

The idea for the album had been simmering within the band since the release of Kwasy i zasady and finally took shape in late January 2023 at Warsaw's Studio Pasterka, under the careful guidance of Piotr Zabrodzki. It was by far the most fruitful session in the group's history, with ideas flowing in abundance. The chosen tracks not only resulted in two well-received singles, Szlam / Ścieki and Bakteria, but also provided enough material for an EP set to drop next year.

The seemingly chemical title of the album Kwasy i zasady (Acids and Bases) ultimately referred to interpersonal relationships, describing traits that prevent harmony. The album embodied the polarization of societies in the 21st century. The metaphor of Grzybnia (Mycelium) goes a step further. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation as a fundamental skill that can yield various results (fruits, fungi)—both good and bad. Above all, it underscores the power of collective action beyond divisions.

In a complex, unstable modern world that is breaking apart into pieces, the concept of mycelium offers a powerful model. Mycelium thrives in degraded, seemingly lifeless environments created by humans. A key aspect of the broader significance of mycelium is that cooperation benefits all involved parties, where each contributes something and receives something in return. Mycelium is a symbiont, meaning it forms a symbiotic relationship with certain tree species through mycorrhiza, where the roots of the trees and the mycelium exchange essential life-sustaining substances. This results in mutual benefits. The world of mycelium exemplifies cooperation.

A single mushroom, like a person, dies, but mycelium endures, much like humanity itself. Thus, similar to culture, it is immortal. Błoto operates in a manner akin to mycelium. It undoubtedly belongs to the underground realm, embodying the essence of the underground. It is also a destructor of music. In what sense? The Polish Nobel laureate Olga Tokarczuk noted in her book Primeval and Other Times that “[...] Mycelium thrives by drawing the last remnants of life from what dies, decomposes, and seeps into the earth. Mycelium is the life of death, the life of decay, the life of what has died.” In the same way, Latarnik, Cancer G, Wuja HZG, and OlafSaxx, through their collaboration, process cultural products to create entirely new and surprising combinations. The result of this work is both edible and poisonous mushrooms, manifested in the form of fat beats, house, spiritual jazz, improvised music, illbient, organic techno, and genre-defying electronics.

The peak mushroom season in Poland occurs in autumn, which is why Grzybnia will be released on October 10, 2024, via Astigmatic Records. The limited edition vinyl, restricted to 500 copies, will be available for pre-order starting September 6, 2024, on Bandcamp. As always, mixing and mastering are handled by the mighty Kwazar, while the original visual representation of the mycelium metaphor is crafted by Sainer.

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The Hard Quartet

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Matador)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Bleed Indie Exclusive Green Vinyl Edition

The Necks

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Northern Spy)

27,99 €*

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Mr Bongo Record Club Volume 7 Black Vinyl Edition

V.A.

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Mr Bongo)

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Legofunk)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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It's a pleasure, a labour of love and a yearly highlight to present a new volume of the Mr Bongo Record Club series. In this collection, we have curated new finds alongside old, treasured tracks that hold a special place in our hearts, selecting music inspiring us from the Brazilian, Latin, soul, disco, gospel, cosmic, dancehall and downtempo genres. We have chosen a diverse array of artists, including Os Panteras from Brazil, stomping underground disco by Claude Jay, the Danish soul sounds of Gitte & Inger and the gospel excellence of Truth & Devotion, to name a few.

Most of the selections in this volume are older vintage productions, however, there is one very special contemporary production, recorded exclusively for Mr Bongo Record Club 7. For ‘Spring Has Sprung’, we linked three of our cherished musical family together; the legendary cult artist Asha Puthli, the wonderous band Soyuz and Swedish maestro Sven Wunder. The result, as you’d expect, is completely breathtaking.

Reflecting on Volume 7, it now feels like a record comprised of two themes. Firstly, we have gone quite heavy on the Brazilian selections. This saw us searching further afield and digging into other areas of the endlessly rich Brazilian musical tapestry. The reflection of a more folk / Afro-Brazilian sound than presented in previous volumes in the series, can be heard in the songs of As Sublimes, Romeu Fernandes and Conjunto de Percussão Dora Pinto. The second theme is a representation of the tracks that we have been playing in our club DJ sets and are aimed more at the dancefloor. Disco tracks such as 'Come Inside' by The Shades of Love and The Duncans' 'Too Damn Hot' have been firmly tested favourites in recent years.

We hope these songs, by the sensational artists on display, inspire you as much as they do us. Music is the gift that keeps giving and there is so much more to learn, find, and share.

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Lego Edit & Scruscru

Jazzfloor Edits

11,99 €*

Brezel Göring & Psychoanalyse

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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New smooth edition of the Jazzfloor Edits series, this time on 7". A pleasure for your ears!

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Friedhof Der Moral HHV Exclusive Red Vinyl Edition

LP | 2024 | DE | Original (Flirt99)

Release: 2024 / DE – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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La Couleur De La Mer HHV Exclusive Smoked Clear & Black Vinyl Edition

The Offline

LP | 2023 | UK | Reissue (Deepmatter / Root)

The Tortured Poets Department Phantom Clear Vinyl Edition + Bonus-Track The Manuscript

Release: 2023 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited edition of 300 copies, exclusively available at HHV!

Following his debut EP ‘En clair-obscur’ and a series of singles earlier this year cementing his place as a rising name in the world of cinematic soul & funk, Hamburg’s finest cinematic soul artist ‘The Offline’ announces his debut album 'La couleur de la mer'.

Reminiscent of film scores from the 60s and 70s, The Offline worked with co-producer Tim Liztenberger to channel the influence of film composers such as Francois de Roubaix and Brian Bennet, creating his own soundtrack on ‘La couleur de la mer’. Inducing images of manorial, fog-swept villas at the sea's edge, silhouetted sailing boats and cigar-chomping villains attempting to thwart the mission of an imaginary hero, the record is a masterfully composed sonic journey. Experimenting with themes and atypical song structures, the music moves from dramatic cues to fragile romanticism. It incorporates psychedelic spaciness, retro soul and hip-hop sensibilities informed by The Offline’s extensive record collection and crate-digger status.

“Ever since I was a child, I was fascinated by the soundtracks from the 60s and 70s, and I always wanted to make an album in the film score direction. I wrote about 30 demos, kicked half of it and stuck to the ones that felt right in the dramaturgical structure of the ‘movie'. Interestingly the main theme was set early on while writing the album, which made the writing process much easier.”

Aptly named, ‘Thème de la couleur de la mer’ opens proceedings, establishing the core motifs of the record. Haunting flutes and xylophones lead the way into Khruangbin-esque guitar lines, which sit against a hip-hop canvas that returns on boom-bap head boppers like ‘Quelque chose reste’. Retro soul revival takes precedence on deep cuts like ‘Un bout de chemin’, with wah-gated guitars interacting with emotive cello lines and symphonic string & horn sections.

The Offline came to life when composer and photographer Felix Müller travelled the Atlantic coastline in the south of France with his analogue camera, capturing beach life on film. After coming back to Hamburg, he started writing songs as the sonic counterpart to the analogue visuals. His Debut EP ‘En Clair-Obscur’ includes five tracks that capture the essence of his journey and the feeling of a cool summer soundtrack.

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Taylor Swift

2LP | 2024 | DE | Original (Republic)

43,99 €*

Endtroducing (25th Anniversary Abbey Road Half Speed Mastering Edition)

Release: 2024 / DE – Original

Genre: Pop

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The Tortured Poets Department Vinyl + Bonus Track “The Manuscript”

16 Tracks + Bonus Track “The Manuscript”

Collectible 24-page book-bound jacket with three handwritten lyrics unique to this vinyl and never-before-seen photos

2 Ghosted White vinyl discs

Collectible album sleeves including never-before-seen photos

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DJ Shadow

2LP | 1996 | UK | Reissue (Pias)

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Space Grapes)

Release: 1996 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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As the first-ever album composed entirely of sampled material, "Endtroducing....." is a landmark in the history of electronic music. Its influence reverberates through the years, inspiring countless artists and solidifying DJ Shadow's place as a visionary in the realm of sample-based production.

Each track tells a unique story, from the hypnotic groove of "Building Steam With a Grain of Salt" to the cinematic atmosphere of "Midnight in a Perfect World." Shadow's meticulous craftsmanship shines through, showcasing his unparalleled skill in constructing beats that resonate with both intensity and emotion.

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Another Taste

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Rekord Music Publishing)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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The much anticipated album by Another Taste released on Space Grapes — an eclectic ooze of boogie, funk, and obscure disco. Comes in a Tip-on sleeve and with a download code.

Another Taste's debut brings together a blend of boogie, 70’s funk and obscure disco - birthed from unearthing forgotten sounds and reinventing them for the modern era. A recipe they’ve been cooking up successfully over the last years in the studio, through their label Space Grapes and on tour through some of Europe’s finest stages.

Another Taste is a Rotterdam-born concept band formed by a group of longtime friends, consisting of Bobby van Putten (keys), Bob Roche (bass), Barend Lippens (keys) and Teun van Zoggel (drums).

Inspired by the obscurity and the do-it-yourself approach of private press culture of the late 1970s and 80s, their first releases were mostly a product of late night sessions between the four of them at the studio of their co-producer Danilo Plessow (mcde), leading to the founding of Space Grapes Records.

The band’s first songs were released under various pseudonyms such as Mad Honey, Galxtc or Jambonne and quickly gathered them a loyal following and support from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Kenny Dope and many more.

Another Taste ripples their sound beyond the studio and onto the stage. In their live performances they introduce additional band members in Sarina Voorn (Vox), Diogo Carvalho (percussion) and Florian Verhagen (guitar). A core group with whom they’ve played at prestigious festivals such as Worldwide or Kappa Futur and legendary venues such as Jazz Cafe London, New Morning Paris, and Tresor Berlin.

The March-scheduled album release is the latest iteration of the band’s evolution. From the A-side opener "Turn Up" to the B-side closer "Perfect Night," the album is a testament to Another Taste’s ceaseless creative exploration. Each of the 6 songs on the album presents a new invitation to experience their genre-defying sound and bring people together in delight!

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Die Fantastischen Vier

Long Player

37,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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8 Años Blue Vinyl Edition

Hermanos Gutiérrez

LP | 2017 | EU | Reissue

29,99 €*

Austin Indie Exclusive Light Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2017 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two brothers, two guitars, two distinct identities, who become one soul when they compose music. Stephan and Alejandro, are the Hermanos Gutierrez, an instrumental music band with an unmistakable genre that is rooted in Western and Latin American sound. Born from an Ecuadorian mother and a Swiss father they grew up being forged by both cultures, bridging between two worlds, both of which are home.

Their mix of identities, that constant search across different countries clearly emerges in their songs. Their music takes the audience on an intimate journey through time evoking remote spaces. A magical sound that touches the heart, that sparks passion and nostalgia. An open invitation to a constant dialogue of melodies and instruments.

Playing together since their early childhood, a profound musical and interpersonal symbiosis ties the two brothers. If one of them has a melody, the other one completes it with harmony. There is a deep understanding between the two of them, without any need for words.

Active as a band since 2015, they have recorded four albums: “8 Años” (2017), “El Camino De Mi Alma” (2018), “Hoy Como Ayer” (2019), and the newly released LP “Hijos Del Sol” (Children Of The Sun). A body of work that has been inspired by their journey through the vast natural landscapes of Mexico, the silence of the desert, the sun, and their love for this country that made them feel “like going home”, as they affirm. Out came a soundtrack of the sceneries they’ve been exploring.

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Post Malone

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Republic)

23,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 1999 | CZ | Reissue (Geffen)

Mos Def

Black On Both Sides

48,99 €*

Actual Life April 14-December 17 2020

Release: 1999 / CZ – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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US import. Must have classic! Brand new pressing made in Czech Republic for the US market leading to high import prices. But it's worth every cent. Briliant album

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Fred Again..

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Warner Music International)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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50x 7" Record Inner Sleeves

Innenhüllen (antistatisch / schwarz 80 g/m²)

9,99 €*

12" Vinyl LP Cover (Weiß)

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Black through-dyed and not printed paper inner sleeve for storing 7 inch records. This inner sleeve is lined with anti-static high density polyethylene. Equipped with a centered die-cut hole, so label infos are available at first glance and lengthened rear lip for facilitate opening.
It's suited for 17.8 cm diameter vinyl records as well as all covers and outer sleeves of this size.

Record Inner Sleeve 7" Vinyl Innenhüllen (anti-static) - specific details:

• measures: 180 mm x 180 mm
• material: 80 g/m² black premium paper and polyethylene
• die-cut diameter: 80 mm centered
• anti-static
• selling unit: 50 pieces
• Made in Germany

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Record Sleeve

14,99 €*

2LP | 2021 | UK | Reissue (Forever Living Originals)

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Depending on back height, LPs will fit into the pocket with a paper sleeve, cardboard sleeve or together with a booklet. Box pockets (covers) are among the classics of vinyl packaging. They are not flat, but have a 3 mm thick back - just the typical cover. LP, printed inner sleeve and possibly a lined inner sleeve fit together in the box pocket. Our covers replace the original cover if it is damaged, lost or too valuable for everyday use.

12" covers with backs, 3mm spine, without hole
• 315 mm x 312 mm x 3 mm
• 300g/m²
• Made in Germany

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Cleo Sol

Mother

48,99 €*

The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers

Release: 2021 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Pop

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Last chance, last repress.

Cleo Sol - Mother is the second studio album by British singer-songwriter Cleo Sol, released on August 20, 2021. The album is deeply personal, with themes centered around motherhood, family, healing, and self-discovery. As part of the Sault collective, Cleo Sol had already established herself as a key figure in the neo-soul and R&B world, but Mother showcases her vulnerability and emotional depth in a more intimate, reflective setting.

The album blends elements of soul, jazz, R&B, and folk, creating a serene, acoustic soundscape that complements its introspective lyrics. Mother features lush, soulful arrangements, with gentle strings, piano, and acoustic guitar forming the backbone of many tracks. The overall sound is calming and meditative, allowing Sol's vocals to take center stage.

Lyrically, the album reflects on Cleo Sol's experience with motherhood and the emotional changes it brings. She addresses themes of unconditional love, personal growth, and the challenges of raising a child while also navigating her own self-healing. Songs like "Don’t Let It Go to Your Head" and "We Need You" express a sense of nurturing and tenderness, while "Promises" speaks to the weight of responsibility and the desire to protect loved ones.

Key Tracks:
"Don’t Let It Go to Your Head" – A standout track that offers both encouragement and advice, encapsulating the nurturing spirit of the album.
"We Need You" – A deeply emotional song that explores themes of connection, support, and the importance of being present for those you love.
"Build Me Up" – A soulful ballad that speaks to vulnerability and the need for support and growth within a relationship.
Critical Reception: Mother received widespread acclaim for its emotional honesty and soothing production. Critics praised Cleo Sol for her vocal performance and the way she was able to capture the complexity of motherhood and personal transformation. The album’s stripped-down production was also commended for allowing her voice and storytelling to shine.

While Mother is a personal solo project, it is clear that Cleo Sol’s work with Sault influences its sound, especially in terms of the introspective lyricism and the use of minimalist, organic instrumentation. Producer Inflo, who has worked extensively with Sault, was also heavily involved in the production of Mother, contributing to its cohesive and intimate sound.

Overall, Mother is a deeply personal and emotionally rich album that solidifies Cleo Sol's place as a standout voice in contemporary soul and R&B

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Yin Yin

LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Les Disques Bongo Joe)

Show And Listen Flip Frame

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Where to place Yīn Yīn on the map ? Maybe somewhere between Netherlands and South-East Asia, on an imaginary tropical island. That’s where they brew a strange cocktail made of disco grooves, powerful “thaï beat” tunes and experimental tropi-synths. After two mind blowing singles on Les Disques Bongo Joe, they’re back with «The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers ». Yīn Yīn passed last months burning scenes and make people dance around Europe, so they’re ready to blow the world with this awaited Sirst album. Made of groovy tunes and danceSloor killers, this album could be the crazy soundtrack of a 60s hippie village on the South China Sea. Due for fall 2019, still on Les Disques Bongo Joe, this twelve songs gem will warm you up during the cold season.

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Display Your Records

LP | 2017 | DE | Original (SoulForce / HHV Records)

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THE SHOW & LISTEN FLIP FRAME’S EASY OPENING MECHANISM ALLOWS THE CONTENTS TO BE CHANGED
WITHOUT REMOVING THE FRAME FROM THE WALL.
VINYL LP’S CAN BE DISPLAYED DUE TO THE “SPONGE FINGER” CUSHIONING BACKPLATE,
FROM 12” SINGLES, LP’S, DOUBLES AND EVEN TRIPLE ALBUMS.

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Trettmann

#DIY

19,99 €*

Release: 2017 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Interscope)

Kendrick Lamar

DAMN.

12" | 2016 | EU | Original (Razor-N-Tape Reserve)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Finally available on vinyl: "Damn.", Kendrick's fourth studio album!

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Coeo

Disco Volante EP

2LP | 1999 | EU | Reissue (Mute)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Munich duo COEO joins the RNT family with a pack of reworks destined for dance floor greatness! Heretofore known for deep house goodness on Let's Play House and Toy Tonics, the boys flex their edit muscles on these 4 tracks which range from the soulfully sublime "Like It Is," to the disco house fury of "Long Night Ahead," to the best damn Fela edit we've ever heard.

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Moby

Play

Release: 1999 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Pop

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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Abattoir Blues / Lyre Of Orpheus

2LP | 2004 | EU | Reissue (Mute)

Release: 2004 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Max Romeo & The Upsetters

War Ina Babylon

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Universal)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2013 | UK | Original (Domino)

Arctic Monkeys

Gutschein / Voucher - 50 EUR

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Produced by James Ford and co-produced by Ross Orton at Sage & Sound Recording, LA and Rancho De La Luna, Joshua Tree. Josh Homme, Pete Thomas and Bill Ryder-Jones all make guest appearances.

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HHV

HHV Records

50,00 €*

Futura Grotesk 10th Anniversary Edition

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Just looking for a reasonable gift, but nothing concrete in mind? Well, here's the solution: the voucher for a purchase at HHV. Actually everybody likes music, anyone needs shoes at the prevailing ground conditions and there are hardly any people walking around the way God created them. And then there's still enough stuff to read, admire, hang on the wall, collect, exchange, love, cuddle, etc. Clear case, with the voucher from HHV you're always on the safe side!
Vouchers are available for the following amounts: 25, 50, or 100 EUR.

You can only redeem one voucher per order. You can convert the voucher in an order whose value is equal or higher than the voucher-credit.The voucher has a validity period of 3 years.

Please note: vouchers cannot be returned and can only be delivered in Germany!

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Tomaga

LP | 2014 | EU | Reissue (Hands In The Dark)

Cinema 3000 Cloudy Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2014 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Established in 2013 by Valentina Magaletti and Tom Relleen, the duo operated until 2020 as a creative laboratory for the London-based musicians to explore beyond their traditional musical endeavours. They sought to deconstruct their usual sonic frameworks, venturing into a novel and unfamiliar auditory landscape. Their work seamlessly integrated various forms of multi-instrumentalism, traversing the realms of industrial, jazz, psychedelia and minimalism.

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Tomaga's debut album, 'Futura Grotesk', Hands in the Dark are re-releasing the long sold out record in a limited edition of 500 copies. The reissue will be accompanied by the first-ever vinyl pressing of the band's inaugural EP, 'Sleepy Jazz for Tired Cats', featuring new artwork and 300 units available.

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Common Saints

2LP | 2024 | Original (Starsonics)

36,99 €*

LP | 1970 | JP | Reissue (Victor Entertainment Japan)

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Pop

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Following the cult success of the first 2 EPs, Common Saints presents the debut album "Cinema 3000", the theme continues, blending soul, funk, and psychedelic influences with the organic sound and rich instrumentation that Common Saints has become known for Conceived in 2020 by writer / producer Charlie J Perry the production approach for Commons Saints consists of him playing and recording real instruments in his London home studio.One mike for the drums, his beloved piano and amps up loud!The album encapsulates the old school recording approach and musicianship the discerning ear craves but with a more modern punch - a true sonic bath for all the connoisseurs out there. Think, UK"s equivalent to Tame Impala and Khruangbin.

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Masaru Imada Trio + 1

Maki

40,99 €*

Release: 1970 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Barbie Girl Limited Edition

Aqua

7" | 2017 | Reissue (Republic)

Release: 2017 / Reissue

Genre: Pop

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (!K7)

Honey Dijon

DJ-Kicks

12" | 2024 | UK | Original (Balkan Vinyl / I Love Acid)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Fashion icon, catwalker, curator, historian, commentator, activist, Grammy winner and - damn right - DJ, there ain"t much these days that Ms. Honey Dijon doesn"t do with aplomb. Most of her achievements thus far came via her passion for clubbing and the art of DJing, from those early Chicago parties to her role as a de facto ambassador for world dancefloors.This compilation is a pan-global, multi-era waltz through house music"s storied past. Repping Chicago, there"s Dance Mania"s Dance Kings, Blackjoy and Art Of Tones carrying the flag for Paris and even Shaboom"s Blackpool gets a nod. Some of these are forgotten classics, some are dollar bin finds, and there"s also a brand new Dijon track, sprinkled with her usual mustard-hot flourishes and lightly seasoned with some more recent efforts by Waajeed and Kiko Navarro. This can be consumed on a dancefloor, in the back of a cab or relaxing at home with a glass of something cold (or, if you must, hot).

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Acidulant

I Love Acid 028

13,99 €*

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Dark Entries)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Maltese producer, DJ and label head Acidulant makes his I Love Acid debut with four tracks of proper acid house party gear.

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Patrick Cowley

From Behind

Tokyo Riddim Volume 2 1979-1986

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Cybernetic disco maestro Patrick Cowley returns to Dark Entries with From Behind, a collection of grooving and ecstatic covers of 60s garage and soul cuts. Best known for his chart-topping disco anthems, Cowley left us with an incredible body of work before his tragic death in 1982 due to Aids-related illness. Since 2009, Dark Entries has been working with Cowley’s friends and family to uncover the singular artist’s lesser-known sides, including his soundtracks for films on compilation albums School Daze, Muscle Up, and Afternooners. From Behind reveals yet another facet of Cowley’s myriad influences; garage and soul. As a tripped-out teenage music freak who arrived in 60’s San Francisco, it should come as no surprise that these psychedelic sounds, both heady and visceral, infuse Cowley’s oeuvre. Recorded during Cowley’s most productive period, ‘80-’82, these tracks show the master flexing his virtuosity while paying loving tribute to the songs that shaped him. A rough draft of Loverde’s “Iko Iko” contorts the jaunty Dixie Cups classic into a slithering, monstrous bathhouse groover, the song’s signature claps draped in cavernous reverb. An unexpected hi-NRG cover of The Doors’ “20th Century Fox” has Paul Parker on vocals, ironically twisting the original’s overt heterosexuality. Via Cowley’s vocoder, The Who’s “Shakin’ All Over” is transformed into a haunting meditation on the loss of bodily autonomy that Aids inflicts, while the Moody Blues’ “Ride My See Saw” appears in instrumental, amped up and synthesized for dancefloor impact. We’re also graced with instrumental demo versions of The Seeds’ “Pushin’ Too Hard” and The Electric Prunes’ “Too Much To Dream (Last Night),” which later appeared on Paul Parker releases. Things close out with a swinging version of the Four Tops’ Motown classic “Baby I Need Your Loving”, Cowley later reimagined for R&B artist Carl Carlton. The record comes housed in a sleeve designed by Gwenaël Rattke and includes an insert with photos and liner notes written by Louis Niebur. Arriving on October 19th in celebration of what would have been Cowley’s 74th birthday, From Behind gives us yet another glimpse into Cowley’s world: iconic, erotic, and more than a little cheeky.

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V.A.

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Time Capsule)

29,99 €*

Ata Records & The Sorcerers

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Diving deeper into the story of Japanese reggae pop, Tokyo Riddim Vol. 2 explores an electronic, new wave and often experimental sound unlike anything Japan or Jamaica had ever heard before.

The first time Ryuichi Sakamoto left Japan, he did not go to the United States or Europe - he went to Jamaica. It was 1978, YMO were about to release their debut album, but Sakamoto was in Kingston, invited to play synths for Japanese idol singer Teresa Noda at Dynamic Sound Studios in a band alongside Neville Hinds and none other than Rita Marley. It’s not a story many know, but one which would spark Sakamoto’s fascination with dub and mark a new chapter in the ongoing Japanese love affair with reggae.

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Kaunas Baltic Connect / Baby, I Don't Care

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (ATA)

13,99 €*

Isobel Campbell / Mark Lanegan

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Sounds like Lalo Schifrin and Quincy Jones on a night out" DJ Smoove
ATA Records are proud to release their latest 7" single, Kaunas Baltic Connect feat. The Sorcerers/Baby, I Don't Care.
Three albums in, the Library Archiveseries are an honest and forthright homage to the golden age of library recording, and this new release is no exception – a brooding cut of 70s Euro-crime soundtrack for the cognoscenti, backed with a gleeful Hammond romp.
Kaunas Baltic Connect feat. The Sorcerers harks back to the dynamic, brooding menace of Poliziotteschi and Euro-crime movies – popping toms punctuate a martial-sounding 60s beat, with an insistent and recurring piano motif. ATA Ethio-jazz influences are never far from the surface, and this track is chock full of quirky synths and keyboards, as well as the massive-soundingSorcerershorn section. Fans of Ennio Morricone's score to Pontecorvo's Battle of Algiers will also find a lot to enjoy here.
Baby, I Don't Care is reminiscent of shamelessly groovy releases from The Lewis Express, featuring a joyful slice of Hammond organ blues dancing away over the funkiest drums this side of Clyde Stubblefield – replete with congas and bongos from ATA Studios stalwart, Danny Templeman. Intended in the tradition of upbeat Hammond tracks from KPM etc, this track just evolved into pure organ soul.
Baby, I Don't Care has all the hallmarks of a new club favourite – will strongly appeal to all Jimmy Smith/McGriff and Shirley Scott fans, as well as purveyors of the next wave of organ soul from The Filthy Six etc.

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Ballad Of The Broken Seas

LP | 2006 | Reissue (Cooking Vinyl)

27,99 €*

Off The Wall / Boogie Nights

Release: 2006 / Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Originally released in 2006, "Ballad Of The Broken Seas" has remained a touchstone for fans of Folk and Americana, revered for its haunting melodies, rich storytelling, and the captivating interplay between Isobel Campbell"s ethereal vocals and Mark Lanegan"s gravelly baritone.The album was the first in a celebrated trilogy of albums that Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan recorded together, being followed by "Sunday at Devil Dirt" in 2008 and "Hawk" in 2010.

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Pleasurewood

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Farfalla)

16,99 €*

2LP | 2024 | Original (RCA International)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Dive head first into a parallel universe where the facts of music history have been turned into pliable putty and an alternative world where Rod Temperton never met Quincy Jones, never joined Heatwave and never wrote songs for the greatest pop soul artists of the 70’s and 80’s BUT instead, hung out at a West Berlin commune with a cast of trans-continental musicians playing a hybrid of post-psychedelic rock with overtones of Ghanaian funk and early 80s synth experimentation all the while exploring the mystic tundras of the mind and the celestial palisades of the soul...

This is the parallel universe that the Suffolk based studio dwellers, Pleasurewood inhabit. Let them take you on a journey through some of Temperton’s biggest hits in only a way that Pleasurewood’s genre defying style and studio prowess will allow.

Heatwaves kicks off on vinyl, with a tasty 7” Double A side that is dance floor ready...

It’s an off-kilter affair from side one with ‘Off The Wall’ swirling in a dense fog of phased bass guitar and emerging onto the shore with jutting hips to a groove underpinned by a sweating percussion section and early forms of synthesiser soaring above like crazed Pteranodons.

On the flip side is ‘Boogie Nights’ striding slowly and purposefully into frame with an apocalyptic Bass guitar line riding a solitary cowbell before a synthesiser clarion ushers in the break and the familiar hook with Moog thunder-strikes glowering in the distance.

The 7" includes digital download of the 7-tracks album "Heatwaves". Limited to 200 copies.

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Doja Cat

Scarlet 2 Claude

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Pop

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Musical Massage Vinyl Me, Please Edition

Leon Ware

LP | 2016 | US | Reissue (Vinyl Me, Please)

35,99 €*

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Papercup)

Release: 2016 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Why you'll love it...
Musical Massage is of the body, and beyond the body. Far past merely the physical or the sexual, or even the romantic—the engine of Musical Massage is a spirit, a cohesion, a rhythm, a way of life, and a shared understanding.

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Der Assistent

Amnesie Am Amazonas

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Pop

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LP | 2024 | Original (BMG Rights Management)

Touche Amore

Spiral I A Straight Line

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Another Side Of Skinshape

Skinshape

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Lewis)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Synthesizing The Silk Roads / 1980 Soviet Asia Black Vinyl Edition

V.A.

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Ostinato)

29,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Pop

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Brexit Funk / Peckham Night

Jeroboam

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Chuwanaga)

16,99 €*

Soul Jazz Records presents

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Parisian label Chuwanaga is proud to present their latest 12-inch series release from Jéroboam, "Brexit Funk / Peckham Night". The band, also known in the streets of Paris and Montreuil as Echoes Of, is celebrating Britfunk and the rich musical heritage of Greater London, reflecting their deep appreciation for the iconic Britfunk sound. After several successful collaborations celebrating the genre with the label at the infamous New Morning venue in Paris, Jéroboam has crafted two brilliant compositions for this EP.

"Brexit Funk" is an electrifying homage to the classic London Jazz-Funk scene of the late seventies and early eighties. It is a tremendous track, reminiscent of the early sounds of Incognito and Freeez, infused with the energy of Hot Cuisine and Hi-Tension. It features a standout brass section, amazing solo performances, and a strong rhythm section. Having played in London and now across the whole UK, the band decided to ironically name this track as a musical memory of this strange transition.

On the B-side, you’ll find "Peckham Night" and its dub version, an outstanding composition that perfectly emulates the late seventies soul-jazz vibe. Beautiful vocals by singer Agyei blend seamlessly into this perfect composition. All along, you really feel the band coming together, bringing out the best of their soul. It really is the work of passionate and experienced musicians who have built strong confidence playing together for years.

Jéroboam is a group of 10 Parisian funkateers recognized as one of the biggest funk outfits on the current French scene. They already boast extensive live experience and a solid reputation between Paris and London. In addition to their original and popular tributes to American funk cities of the 70s-80s, they have also gained attention as a formidable backing band for Howard Johnson, Junior Giscombe, and Kyoto Jazz Massive. Having also released two highly acclaimed EPs on the Space Grapes label, they continue to work on their own original compositions under the name Jéroboam, with their debut album scheduled for release in 2025.

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Electro Throwdown (1982-1989)

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Det Nordenfjeldske Grammofonselskab)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Soul Jazz Records" new collection, "Electro Throwdown - Sci-Fi Inter-Planetary Electro Attack on Planet Earth 1982-89", is a journey into the outer reaches of electro, a galactic roller-coaster ride of turbo-charged sci-fi grooveology.The album is comprised of mainly private-press and independent label electro jams of the highest calibre (with some as rare as space ships landing on Mars) all created in the 1980s, at a time when a vocoder, a Roland TR-808 drum machine and a groove was all that was needed to get the party started.With a few notable exceptions (Michael Jonzun"s Jonzun Crew and The Packman) the album features mainly under-the-radar killer tracks from a host of one-off artists and back-room electronic pioneers - including Pretty Tony, Planet Detroit (James McCauley, aka Maggotron) and Rich Cason - who together helped shape the sound of electro across the USA from Miami to New York, Los Angeles and beyond during the 1980s.

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Motorpsycho

Neigh!!

Rainbow 25th Anniversary Edition Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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There are songs that makes friends with anyone and do great at parties, doling out compliments left, right and center. And then there are those songs that just don’t seem to fit in, songs that knock over glasses and makes awkward comments to the host as they stubbornly refuse to adapt and adjust to whatever larger setting you needed them to work in; these are songs that seemingly insist on remaining outside your control no matter how many stylistic or production tricks you try to pull.

Usually, for a band such songs eventually fall by the wayside, are left behind or butchered for parts a few years later. But sometimes quite a few of them show up at the door, at the same time, unruly & ready to shake things up a bit. Sometimes there is trouble.

These are the songs that makes up Neigh!!* Not merely a companion piece to last year’s Yay!, not a collection of B-sides or simply leftovers from that same period, but a reaction, a party for those not invited to parties, consisting of troubled, sometimes weirdly clothed outcasts that refused to go away and instead languidly found their place in the post-plague world while the tunes from Yay! were being pampered and sing-along’ed by band and fans alike.

So, then, it’s not a Nay! These songs care not that the band didn’t notice their potential at first. They know who they are, what their purpose is and what they’re capable of. They proudly wear their ‘lo-fi/no-fi’ and ‘recorded in rehearsal room/home studio’ as embroidered patches on jackets you only now realize are pretty cool. Granted, they had a tough upbringing, some of them come from broken homes and they learned the hard way to ‘Turn a frown upside down’, but here they are, together + strong!

Neigh!! is an album of ‘songs that won’t fit on an album’ – the non-concept of all concepts – a home for strays and runaways perhaps, but more importantly a bunch of tunes Motorpsycho are finally happy with, that found their purpose and now have a home: songs that the band are proud to finally being able to present to the world.

- Dr. Th. Kneipp

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Mariah Carey

2LP | 1999 | EU | Reissue (Sony Music Catalog)

41,99 €*

Release: 1999 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Pop

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Defected Presents House Masters Volume 1

Frankie Knuckles

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Defected)

34,99 €*

Brat Black Ice Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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TO Commemorate THE 10th Anniversary OF HIS Passing

Defected Honours Frankie Knuckles With Special Edition ‘house Masters’ Vinyl

Defected celebrates the life and legacy of house music pioneer Frankie Knuckles with a limited-edition vinyl offering of his notable ‘House Masters’ release.

Marking ten years since his passing, join Defected in honouring the enduring legacy of house music pioneer. All proceeds of ‘House Masters: Frankie Knuckles’ will be donated to Frankie Knuckles Foundation as it was when the compilation was originally released back in April 2015.

“Frankie Knuckles, whom many consider to be one of the architects of house music is still highly influential to a new generation. Since his untimely passing ten years ago it has been incredible to see the continued outpouring of love and respect that he has received. His legacy is why the Frankie Knuckles Foundation exists. Through our work we honour him by supporting initiatives that he was passionate about: music education, Aids and diabetes research, prevention and Lgbtqia+ youth homelessness. This commemorative vinyl release of ‘House Masters’ in association with Defected will allow us to do just that!”

Frederick Dunson, Founder, President & Executive Director, Frankie Knuckles Foundation

The forthcoming vinyl releases will feature a selection of his finest productions and remixes including the seminal ‘Your Love’, ‘The Whistle Song’ and remixes for Chaka Khan and Sounds Of Blackness.

Find out more about Frankie Knuckles Foundation and its commitment to educating and supporting initiatives across Lgbtqia+ communities and AIDs prevention here: https://thefkfoundation.org/

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Charli XCX

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Atlantic)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Pop

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Alles Muss Repariert Werden Black Vinyl Edition

Antilopen Gang

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Antilopen Geldwäsche)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Rock & Indie

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7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Ma Ze)

Uv & Nenor

Shmanman

14,99 €*

Roseland Nyc Live 25th Anniversary Edition Remastered 2023 Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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UV & Nenor have been on a hot streak of late with great outings on the likes of the Fossils label and now they keep it up with a red hot new drop on the brand new Ma Ze label. This tidy 7" packs a punch with two jams that will work the floor. The first is a slow motion but irresistible dub-disco fusion with squelchy bass and nice colourful, warm, gooey chords with vocals from Ranking Levy. On the flip is 'Tookey', a futuristic electro vocoder jam that comes to life with vivid synths circling round the mix and an unusual sense of swing. From laid back session at home to steamy club use, both of these are useful jams.

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Portishead

2LP | 1998 | EU | Reissue (UMC)

El Camino De Mi Alma Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 1998 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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25th anniversary edition of the album "Roseland NYC Live" by the trio from Bristol, which was recorded and filmed in 1997 in New York's Roseland Ballroom with a 28-piece orchestra and released in 1998.

The live album and the concert film have sold over 1 million copies to date. The album features the most acclaimed tracks "Glory Box", "Sour Times" and "Roads" from their debut and second album "Dummy" and "Portishead".

The track list has been remastered and expanded to include 'Undenied' and 'Numb' from the concert film, as well as the full-length performance of 'Western Eyes', part of which was featured in the film credits.

'Sour Times' and 'Roads' are also now the original Roseland versions (previously replaced on the album by recordings from other performances). All 5 of these tracks will be released on CD and vinyl for the first time.

- 2LP, pressed on solid red vinyl, with gatefold sleeve, a double-sided fold-out poster and a replica of the backstage pass used at the concert.

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Hermanos Gutiérrez

LP | 2018 | EU | Reissue

Black Star Two Tone Black Star Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Black Star

LP | 1998 | US | Reissue (Rawkus)

41,99 €*

Release: 1998 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star is the debut album by the hip-hop duo Black Star, consisting of Mos Def (now Yasiin Bey) and Talib Kweli. Released on 29.09.1998, the album is celebrated for its socially conscious lyrics, Afrocentric themes, and boom-bap production, a hallmark of late 90s hip-hop. It played a major role in the underground hip-hop movement. The project blends insightful messages about black identity, culture, and struggle, while showcasing their lyrical prowess, making it a classic in hip-hop history.

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Underground Resistance

Workers T-Shirt

2LP+7" | 2024 | EU | Original (90's Tapes)

Available Sizes: XS, M, L, XL, 2XL

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The Underground Resistance Workers Tee is equipped with the following features:
• rib crew neck with interior tape
• Underground Resistance branding printed on left chest
• Underground Resistance Workers artwork printed on the rear
• regular fit
• 100% cotton single jersey, 203 g/m² (Gildan Ultra Cotton™)

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Yall So Stupid

Van Full Of Pakistans

39,99 €*

Hard To Earn White Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 500 copies on 2LP in gatefold sleeve incl. inlay card and bonus 7" ("85 South (Scanda Remix)" b/w "Van Full Of Pakistans (Skeff Uncensored Remix)").

Yall So Stupid came from Atlanta's underground and gave their listeners the low down on their town on their debut album "Van Full Of Pakistans", originally released on Rowdy Records in 1993. MC's Unkle Buk, H2O, and Logic, with DJ Sha Boogie on the turns, stuck to what they knew and did best: busting straight up hardcore tracks for macks, honeys and tricks. Entirely produced by Spearhead X eccept a few productions by label mates Da King & I and Sylvan Sargeant.

Available in a limited run on 2LP+7", extra 7" of the title track "Van Full Of Pakistans" ("Album Version" b/w "Spearhead X Remix"), CD in jewel case, cassette and digitally on all major platforms.

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Gang Starr

2LP | 1994 | US | Reissue (Virgin)

43,99 €*

Danger Mouse & Black Thought (The Roots)

Release: 1994 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2023 repress without the 'Respect The Classics' sticker.

This Gang Starr classic from the golden 90s back on the scene.

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Cheat Codes Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (BMG)

19,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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12" LP Registerblatt (Weiß)

Vinyl Storage

11,99 €*

100x 12" Record Inner Sleeves

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12" Dividers for LP collections, white

• 320 x 350 mm
• Rounded edges
• One side matt/sand-blasted, one side glossy/smooth
• Can be labelled with felt markers, writing can be removed with alcohol
• 10 units weigh around one kilogram
• Made in Germany

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Innenhüllen (KATTA Sleeves 50 Micron - Square / antistatisch / transparent)

18,99 €*

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LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (We Release Jazz)

Hiroshi Suzuki

Cat

The Director's Cut Chapter 6

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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We Release Jazz is ecstatic (purrrr!) to announce the official reissue of Hiroshi Suzuki’s glorious jazz-fusion-funk Holy Grail Cat (originally released in 1976), sourced from the original masters and available on limited edition 180 gram vinyl mastered at half speed for full audiophile sound, as well as on digipack CD. Both versions come with liner notes by Teruo Isono. Cat was recorded in October 1975 at at Nippon Columbia Studio, while Hiroshi Suzuki was visiting his home country of Japan after moving to Las Vegas in 1971 to play with Buddy Rich and perfect his craft. Back on his old stomping grounds, the man known as Neko (Cat) immediately reunited with his dear friends for an epic two day session of groove magic. The chemistry was still intact. The skills and style had grown. The result, Cat, is a smooth masterpiece, a deep and soulful affair where stunning trombone solos by Hiroshi Suzuki flirt with Takeru Muraoka’s heavenly saxophone and the sensual rhythm section of Hiromasa Suzuki (keyboards), Kunimitsu Inaba (bass), and Akira Ishikawa (drums). Celebrated in jazz collectors circles, in the lofi beat scene, and among music diggers around the world, Cat has become one of the most sought-after Japanese jazz albums of all time and, much like Ryo Fukui’s Scenery, has fascinated old and young generations alike.

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Jeff Mills

12" | 2019 | EU | Original (Axis)

14,99 €*

So Tonight That I Might See

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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180g Axis Audiophile Series / color label/ black generic jacket. "Looking back in hindsight to the activity and accomplishments of Axis is with much pride - to witness the relationship between the music and listener evolving to this point. The Director's Cut reissue project is about manicuring detail. It's about a rare opportunity to enhance what we've done so that the relationship strengthens for the long term" - Jeff Mills

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Mazzy Star

LP | 1993 | PL | Reissue (Capitol)

28,99 €*

OST Music From Twin Peaks

Release: 1993 / PL – Reissue

Genre: Pop

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„So Tonight That I Might See“ is the second studio album by the American dream pop band Mazzy Star, released on October 5, 1993.

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Angelo Badalamenti

LP | 1990 | EU | Reissue (Rhino)

Release: 1990 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Soundtracks

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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) Black Vinyl Edition

Wu-Tang Clan

LP | 1993 | EU | Reissue (Legacy)

2LP | 2014 | US | Original (Madlib Invazion)

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Fresh new repress on Legacy! One of the greatest albums ever, ever, ever!

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Freddie Gibbs & Madlib

Pinata

Nightcall Feat. Lovefoxxx of CSS

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Classic!

Danny Brown, Mac Miller, Earl Sweatshirt, Raekwon, Scarface, Domo Genesis, Ab-Soul, Polyester the Saint, BJ The Chicago Kid, Big Time Watts, G-Wiz, Casey Veggies, Sulaiman, Meechy Darko & Freddie Kane are featured on this 17 track collaborative album ... this is collaborative for sure!

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Kavinsky

12" | 2010 | EU | Reissue (Record Makers)

11,99 €*

2LP | 2000 | EU | Original (Parlophone)

Release: 2010 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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The zombie strikes back with a new EP. After months of studio work on his forthcoming album, he & Record Makers have decided to release 'Nightcall' as an ap‚ritif. 'Nightcall' is the first song Kavinsky provides vocals for, a duet you might say, featuring the zombie and his girlfriend, a.k.a. Lovefoxxx from CSS! The song was produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and mixed by SebastiAn. The remix of this song, by a mysterious Dustin N?guyen, is an outstanding pop song that everyone can enjoy. On the other side, Kavinsky has produced the fantastic 'Pacific Coast Highway', in which we follow a ghostcar on the highway. The remix job is by French avant-garde producer Jackson. His epic 9 minute long version is unmissable!

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St. Germain

Tourist Remastered

2LP | 1999 | EU | Reissue (Warner)

Release: 2000 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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After selling 2.8 million copies in the last 12 years it was time to kick out a remastered version for 2012. Jazzy stuff for the dancefloor and your couch ...

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Red Hot Chili Peppers

Californication

Release: 1999 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Rrc Music)

Rakim

G.O.Ds Network - Reb7rth

Last Christmas Snowflake White Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Hip-hop legend Rakim is breaking new ground with his upcoming studio album, G.O.D.'S Network (reb7rth), by flexing his skills both on the mic and behind the boards. Widely lauded as the best lyricist of all time, The God MC himself is blessing the culture with the next step in his historic career.

“I feel like the battery in my back has been reenergized,” Rakim said about his new album, which arrives nearly four decades after the release of his classic debut with Eric B., Paid In Full. Since then, he’s continued to shape the landscape and culture of hip-hop as we know it, inspiring rising artists with his hype live shows and incredible studio albums. And while he’s produced some of his previous work—notably “Don’t Sweat the Technique,” “Juice (Know The Ledge),” and “Paid In Full”—this feels like new territory for the 18th Letter, whose production and scratching talents are nothing short of remarkable.

G.O.D.'S Network (reb7rth) is proof that Rakim is truly one of the most special artists we’ve known not just in hip-hop, but all of music. You can tell he feels that level of praise when speaking about the genesis of the album. “Having the ability to showcase my talents behind the boards coupled with the elite lyricism the world already knows and gives me infinite praise for alongside some of the best talents to ever do it is truly a blessing and for that I am humbled,” he said.

Rakim is more than an official triple-threat as an artist, because he’s also showing off skills as a curator. On this album’s seven tracks, he enlists a who’s-who of top hip-hop talent, including the dearly departed Nipsey Hussle, Fred the Godson, DMX, and Prodigy (of Mobb Deep). Rakim also linked with many of his contemporaries, such as Snoop Dogg, Method Man, Kxng Crooked, B.G., and Kool G. Rap, among others.

The album’s first single, “Be Ill,” is the perfect introduction, as it pairs Rakim’s raw rhymes and head-nodding production with slick guest features from Kurupt and Masta Killa. Elsewhere, Rakim slows it down for the soulful “Love Is The Message,” which features Nipsey Hussle, Planet Asia, Louis King, Snoop Dogg, Sally Green, Kobe Honeycutt, and the LA Grand Choir. And then there’s the chest-thumping “International,” a straight-up slapper with hard-hitting rhymes from Kool G. Rap, Tristate, and Joell Ortiz.

For fans of hip-hop, and especially of Rakim’s storied discography, there is so much to love on this record. You can hear his hunger as an emcee and producer on every track, as well as his desire to collaborate with so many respected artists. Despite having decades in the game and many classics to his name, it feels like Rakim is just getting started.

While the world awaits the July 26th release date, fans can catch Rakim performing live throughout the US from now until the end of year in support of G.O.D.S Network (reb7rth). In addition to debuting new material, he’ll be performing all the classics from his beloved catalog.

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Wham!

12" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Sony Music Catalog)

23,99 €*