Organic Grooves Sale 1816 Items

John Reed & The Automatics

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 300 copies.

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Warriors Last Epic Walk / Lunchtime

7" | 2021 | US | Original (Funk Night)

18,04 €* 18,99 € -5%

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2017 | UK | Original (Super Disco Edits)

John Simmons

Safe / I Wanna Be Closer

8,39 €* 11,99 € -30%

Johnnie Taylor/ Bobby Bland

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited vinyl edition!

Although best known in the global music world for his four years (1984-1988) as the music director and bandleader for Whitney Houston, John’s tenure in the soul music field began when he was a member (with his brother Edmund ‘Butch’ Simmons) of The Reflections, a New York City-based quartet who toured from 1972-1975 as the backing group for the legendary Melba Moore. In 1975, The Reflections had a Top 10 R&B hit with “Three Steps From True Love.”

In 1978, John began touring with Stephanie Mills, at the same time collaborating with Phillip Ballou, a member of another New York-based vocal group, Revelation and UK soul music journalist David Nathan (who he met when Nathan did an interview with The Reflections for Britain’s “Blues & Soul” magazine in 1975). The trio wrote a number of songs for Ballou’s demo as a solo artist and while nothing transpired in that regard, John recorded his own version of one of the tunes, “Ain’t Nothing Like The Love” for a small independent Michigan label, Sabrina Records in 1981. John had worked with Cissy Houston at New Hope Baptist Church in New Jersey where she was the minister of music was asked by her to do some initial promotional dates with her daughter Whitney after Arista Records released her first single in 1984; he continued doing world tours with Houston until he passed away at the age of 45 in March 1989.

The Ballou sessions (held mostly in Montclair, New Jersey) expanded into recording dates for both Nathan and Simmons. None of the original recordings were released commercially – until now. In the wake of the interest among rare groove collectors in John’s version of “Ain’t Nothing Like The Love,” Nathan – himself a recording artist since 2003 – has uncovered the tapes of all the material he, Phllip and John recorded in 1978 and 1979.

Gaining its first-ever release now on Nefer Records via Super Disco Edits is the coupling of John’s solo composition, the upbeat gospel-infused “Safe” and the midtempo, “I Wanna Be Closer,” another one of the songs also recorded (and thus far unissued by both Ballou and Nathan).

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Let´S Get Back On Track / Heart, Open Up Again

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Jai Alai)

16,19 €* 17,99 € -10%

LP | 1977 | US | Original (Columbia)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Johnnie Taylor was an accomplished soul artist despite having little instrumental skill and he rarely wrote any of his own material. He was known variously as the ‘Blues Wailer’ and the ‘Philosopher Of Soul’ and recorded over 30 albums and 120 singles throughout a career that cemented his status as one of the leading male soul vocalists during the late sixties and throughout the seventies.

He started his recording career mid-50s with the doo-wop group The Five Echoes and gospel groups The Highway Q.C.’s and then in 1957, The Soul Stirrers, replacing Sam Cooke who had left the group for a solo career. Taylor followed that path a few years later signing for Cooke’s SAR label. and had a minor hit in 1962 with “Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day”.

in 1964 he moved to Stax Records where he started as a blues artist enjoying many fruitful years, most notably with “Who’s Making Love” selling more than a million copies. Following the unfortunate demise of Stax in 1976 he moved to Columbia Records where he went platinum with the hit “Disco Lady” (ironically not a disco track at all) and the album from which it came ‘Eargasm’ (1976) was a commercial peak he would never scale again. However, he continued with many collectable releases before moving to Beverly Glen Music in the early eighties and then Malaco Records in 1984, where his style became the more soul-blues based sound that was synonymous with the label. He remained with them until he died of a heart attack in Dallas aged 66 in 2000.

“Let’s Get Back On” Track comes from the CD ‘Gotta Get The Groove Back’ (1999) produced (and co-written with Charlie Brooks) by Frederick Knight, who also used the same backing track some 7 years later with his production of the David Sea track “Stay In My Arms” which was a modern soul favourite and will help to register the significance of this earlier production. It is now available as a vinyl release for the first time. It was taken from his final album although Malaco released ‘There’s No Good In Goodbye’ posthumously in 2003

Bobby Bland

Robert Calvin Brooks, known professionally as Bobby "Blue" Bland spent his early career in Memphis, developing a sound that mixed gospel with blues and R&B and was known as the ‘Lion Of The Blues ‘and the ‘Sinatra Of The Blues’. His father abandoned the family not long after his birth and he acquired his name from his stepfather, Leroy Bland. His formative musical years were centered around the Beale Street scene and he was scouted by Ike Turner for Modern Records.

His progress was interrupted by a two year stint in the US Army and when he returned to Memphis he signed for Duke Records, run by Don Robey. Bland was illiterate and Robey helped him sign his contract which only gave him half a cent per record sold instead of the industry standard of 2 cents. He had his first hit in 1957 and continued a successful run of R&B chart entries without breaking through into the mainstream markets and was ranked number 13 of the all time chart-topping artists in Joel Whitburn’s “Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-1995”.

Duke Records sold out to ABC and with them he managed to return to the R&B charts but he still couldn’t succeed in the pop charts. In 1985 Bland signed for Malaco who were specialists in the Southern black music sound and he recorded many albums and toured for them, frequently with B.B. King, and was inducted into the ‘Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame’ in 1992.

Whilst “Heart Open Up Again” was a vinyl release in 1985 it was not chosen to be the single release from the Tommy Couch & Wolf Stephenson produced album Members Only (1985). This beautiful ballad, penned by George Jackson/Robert Miller/Michael Wooten, was never before released as a single and is a fabulous pairing with the topside - two of the best from two of the all-time greats.

Steve Hobbs (Solar Radio / Totally Wired Radio)

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Johnnie Taylor

Rated Extraordinaire

6,04 €* 10,99 € -45%

LP | 2023 | Original (Trueclass)

Release: 1977 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: G+

Cover and label with small writing.
Includes original inner sleeve.

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Johnny Lamas

Danza Cósmica

32,29 €* 33,99 € -5%

LP | 1989 | US | Original (Columbia)

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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To be far ahead of your time sometimes means that you have to wait a while for the right moment to be understood. The visionary approach of multi-instrumentalist Johnny Lamas led him to experiment with a world of hybrid jazz-funk, ambient and electronic sounds while keeping the rhythms of Venezuelan traditional music alive. From 1993 to today, small recognition has grown into true admiration for this so specific sound and his "Danza Cósmica" masterpiece. TrueClass Records are pleased to present as their second release a complete restoration of this gem, beautifully remastered and redesigned, making it available now for the first time in fine audio quality on vinyl and digital formats.

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Johnny P.

Connect The Dots

2,99 €* 5,99 € -50%

Johnny Ruiz And The Escapers

Release: 1989 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

US original. Includes original inner sleeve.

Sticker on cover. Small writing on back cover.

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Sorry / Prettiest Girl

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Penrose)

9,34 €* 10,99 € -15%

Live Bootleg Rarities Volume One Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Hailing from Las Vegas, Johnny Ruiz and the Escapers offer up two sides of the haunting group sounds, sure to scratch the itch of doo-wop and soul enthusiasts alike. Adorning the a-side is 'Sorry', a stark, creeping, dirge like ballad with a sparse rhythm track that swings eerily underneath Johnny's sublime lead and the Escapers plaintive harmonies, creating a hypnotic vibe that will have you dropping the needle over and over again. Continuing with the dark vibes but picking up the pace a couple of BPMs, 'The Prettiest Girl' brings a measure of hopefulness to the tune, evoking the earnest, lovelorn memories of youth. A must for fans of Nolan Strong and the Diablos Fortune Records output.

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Johnny Winter

LP | 2023 | Original (Friday Music)

35,69 €* 41,99 € -15%

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Anatomy Of Angels: Live At The Village Vanguard

Jon Batiste

LP | 2019 | US | Original (Verve)

30,39 €* 37,99 € -20%

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1977 | UK | Original (Spotlite)

Jon Eardley / Mick Pyne

Two Of A Kind

6,64 €* 6,99 € -5%

Release: 1977 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG

Surgeon Of The Nightsky Restores Dead Things Byteh Power Of Sound

Jon Hassell

LP | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Intuition)

35,14 €* 36,99 € -5%

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Soundway)

Jon K / Pat Thomas

Asafo / Enye Woa

12,34 €* 12,99 € -5%

Mind's Eye 45s Collection

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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After much online hype shrouded in mystery, Soundway presents the first in a new series of 12” releases which will make available many hard-to-find and in-demand dancefloor tracks on loud, DJ-friendly pressings.
On this first 12” are two late 1980s Ghanaian highlife cuts taken from the catalogue of Nakasi Records. Nakasi was run by the late producer Nana Asiedu (Big Joe) - a well-known figure in the Ghanaian and African music community of 1980s London.
The A-side showcases a track from Jon K’s second solo album, which was a re-working of a traditional Fanti language Asafo company song Asafo Beesuon. Made famous by C.K.Mann on his seminal album ‘Funky Highlife’, this version very much reflects the more westernised late 1980s sound of highlife music recorded in the UK, Holland, Canada and Germany for both ex-pat Ghanaian audiences and those back home in West Africa.
The album features the stalwart session musician Alfred Bannerman, the go-to Ghanaian guitarist known for the classic cut of ‘Let Me Love You’ by Bunny Mack, among many other tracks over the last 40 years, including his work on contemporary releases for Soundway such as Konkoma and Ibibio Sound Machine.
On the B-side, Pat Thomas (the brother in-law of Big Joe) needs little introduction having been touring the world extensively in recent years with the Kwashibu Area Band. Somehow this dancefloor-heavy cut has eluded recent compilations and reissues. With horns arranged by long time friend and collaborator Ebo Taylor, it’s an instantly recognisable sound that also features Rex Gyamfi - himself a well-known purveyor of 1980s ‘burger-highlife’.

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Jon Lucien

2x7" | 2023 | US | Original (Dynamite Cuts)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 1987 | US | Original (Jive)

Jonathan Butler

5,59 €* 6,99 € -20%

Flowers Signed Vinyl Edition

Release: 1987 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

US original gatefold.

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Jordan Rakei

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Decca)

17,99 €* 19,99 € -10%

LP | 1976 | US | Original (Warner Bros.)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Flowers’ is an homage to the journey of my first love, the patience it requires, and the pivotal moment I met my wife. It reflects on our memories and tells the story of the comfort I feel in that relationship.” This new single from Jordan Rakei showcases his affecting vocal and ability to reveal his truest feelings, wrapped in his captivating production.

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Jorge Calderón

City Music

4,49 €* 5,99 € -25%

Release: 1976 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: G+

LP | 1977 | US | Reissue (Lion Productions)

Jorge Trasante

Folklore Afro Uruguayo

18,89 €* 26,99 € -30%

Falling Or Flying Black Vinyl

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A masterpiece of South American percussion, recorded in 1977 by worldwide legend and Gipsy Kings percussionist Jorge Trasante—and impossible to find for decades—finally reissued!

'In the mid-'70s I was struck by a young Uruguayan percussionist named Jorge Trasante. I met him accompanying Rada and Pippo Spera, in recordings in the Sondor Studio. He turned out to be an experienced percussionist and remarkable musical researcher, despite his young age, only 23 years old. At that time he invited me to a rehearsal with Eduardo Mateo, at his house in El Cordón. We decided to record the album 'Mateo y Trasante', which today is an iconic album of Uruguayan music. And at the same time, I suggested to Jorge, to record an LP of instrumental percussion, based on Afro Uruguay rhythms. It became his letter of introduction when a few months later he traveled to Europe, where he joined very good groups, including the Gipsy Kings, with whom he recorded 18 albums between 1987 and 2001, and also accompanied other great artists. Jorge Trasante settled in Paris, France, where he lived for more than 30 years. The album “Folklore Afro Uruguayo” was not a success of the moment, but is a sound document which maintains its validity through time.” —Enrique Abal Oliú

'I left (Uruguay) in early 1977. We were finishing a cycle with Mateo, Buscaglia, Yánez and Mariana Vigil. I studied technical drawing at the Universidad del Trabajo del Uruguay… and worked in a cigar and cigar factory—that was my mother's trade—which allowed me to buy the instruments that Emilio Acevedo made in Ansina 1036; he was the great teacher. The first drums I paid for in a thousand installments. He would lend me pailas, Ameijenda or Galletti would lend me a cymbal, I never had anything.

I left because here I was very “wounded' and the political thing got very hard with the dictatorship and the music weighed more than everything. I decided to jump to Europe, where there were great friends. And I went with 70 kilos of drums to Paris to Mario Aguerre, former bassist of Los Delfines. Knowing that I had arrived, Emilio Arteaga called me and he proposed to set up a group with Jorge Pinchevsky, a great Argentine violinist who had played in La Pesada del Rock & Roll. We set up an experimental group with Latin rhythms to play on the street, in clubs, where he would paint. I used to play a set of congas, timbales, and we made Andean music, very fashionable then… and that summer of 1977 in the south of France we did very well. There I crossed paths for the first time with the Gipsy Kings, who also played on the street doing 'the manga' with their gypsy rumba.” —Jorge Trasante

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Jorja Smith

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Sony Music)

30,39 €* 31,99 € -5%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Smithsonian Folkways)

Joseph Spence

Bahamian Folk Guitar

24,64 €* 28,99 € -15%

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Harcourt Edition White Vinyl Edition

Josephine Baker

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Wagram)

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Croatia)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Harcourt collection presents the gretest legends of French Music in a nice white vinyl with a cover photography of the legendary Harcourt Studio. This new title presents 14 of the best tracks of Jpsephine Baker, the american born performer known as the ë Black Venus û was the Queen of Music Hall and an increidble entertianer.Including : ë J'ai Deux Amours û, ë Le Marchand De Bonheur û, ë La Petite Tonkinoise û...

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Josipa Lisac

Dnevnik Jedne Ljubavi

29,44 €* 30,99 € -5%

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Feminina Feat. Mauricio Maestro Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition

Joyce

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Far Out)

22,09 €* 25,99 € -15%

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Mab About)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store day exclusive. For the first time on vinyl! The fabled extended recording.... from the unreleased 1977 Natureza album produced, arranged, and conducted by Claus Ogerman.

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Joyce Hurley

Joyce

27,54 €* 28,99 € -5%

Quintessence Brown Vinyl Edition

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The first album was recorded in Sydney in 1978 by Joyce Hurley, who learned piano basics in the United States and is currently a European singer, pianist, and composer. Although it has been featured in many record guides and reviews as one of the coveted DJs for a long time, it was, for a long time, a rare LP much sought after by collectors. In addition to the standard number, it is composed of instrumental songs by David Martin Group, who serves as a backing, and Afro-Cuban numbers such as "Sambole'" and "Here and now” are the highlights and killer version of Herbie Hancock's “Maiden Voyage. Joyce Hurley's first full-length release. Joyce was a Detroit-born singer who came to Sydney to study at the NSW Conservatorium and recorded this album with the David Martin Group while she was here. The album was recorded at Earth Media Studios in late 1977 and 1978.

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JPQ

LP | 1983 | US | Reissue (Tidal Waves Music)

29,69 €* 32,99 € -10%

CD | 2024 | WW | Original (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 100 copies. JPQ (Jimmy Person Quintet) was a short-lived soul & funk band from the Greensboro, North Carolina area who released just one album in 1983. Their only album (Quintessence) would become a much sought-after private pressed holy grail within the record collecting community.

Jimmy Person started performing as a singer/guitarist in the early 70’s in Greensboro…after appearing at several local events and multiple appearances on Wfmy-tv, he was approached to perform regularly at a restaurant (named Sammy’s) that featured live music. By the mid 70’s Jimmy began working with his sister (Rhoda Randolph) and his then wife (Marilyn Person) both featuring as background singers. Other skilled musicians began to sit in on Jimmy’s performances…starting with Charles Carlton (guitar), followed by Cirt Gill (bass guitar) and then finally by Larry Clay (drums). The group gained quick popularity and played to a regular packed house. After Talib Din (keyboards) joined…JPQ was now complete!

Offers for gigs started coming in fast and the group began giving regular performances at a larger restaurant named Huck’s. With a fast growing fanbase, the group started evolving beyond just being Person’s “backup band” to a serious outfit with strong lead-vocals by Jimmy, Larry, and Cirt. The group started traveling to perform at dances, wedding receptions, concerts, clubs, and outdoor jazz events. The group performed as an opening act for many national artists from the likes of Melba Moore, Archie Bell and The Spinners as their popularity increased. JPQ is still remembered today for their memorable live performances in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia!

JPQ’s first recording was, “Have A Little Faith in Me” released as a 45 single. The 7inch got radio airplay on stations in North Carolina and this then led to the production of the “Quintessence” album (released on Jam-A-Ditty Records in 1983). The name of the label was a reference to Cirt’s father who was a radio pioneer (and the first Black DJ at Wgbg Radio) from 1949 to 1960. He was known on the air as ‘Jam-A-Ditty’.

After JPQ disbanded in the mid 80’s, members went their own way… Cirt Gill started his work as a band director in the Guilford County School system where he directed marching bands & jazz bands at different schools and in numerous concerts/performances. He has been busy teaching academic music production, playing in regional bands (that were opening acts for major artists such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Millie Jackson, Bobby Womack, The Isley Brothers, etc.) and has performed on tours both at home as abroad (from Iceland to Japan). In 1985 Gill was cast as the ‘Juke Joint Musician’ by Quincy Jones to star in Steven Spielberg’s 1985 film ‘The Color Purple’ and got the chance to work with Whoopi Goldberg, Laurence Fishburne & Oprah Winfrey.

JPQ was a true example of a bright light burning out way too quickly, thankfully we are left with the unique (and very rare) document that is their “Quintessence” album. The entire album is filled with sexy (yet strong) vocals, groovy bass lines & even cosmic/bluesy guitar touches …one can clearly hear the influences of artists like George Benson, The Crusaders, as well as several Motown acts like Marvin Gaye softly slipping in. If you like your tracks either slow, sexy and groovy or prefer them fast paced and more experimental…look no further, “Quintessence” has it all. This is THE perfect combination of slick soul, timeless funk, smooth jazz and melancholic R&B.

Tidal Waves Music now proudly presents the first ever vinyl reissue of this fantastic private pressed North Carolina soul/funk album (originally released in 1983 on Jam-A-Ditty Records). This rare record (original copies tend to go for large amounts on the secondary market) is now finally back available as a limited vinyl edition complete with the original artwork and insert. Limited to 100 copies 180g Brown Vinyl (available exclusively from HHV Records).

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Juan Pablo Torres

Algo Nuevo

Juan Pablo Torres Y Algo Nuevo

Release: 2024 / WW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Next up in the Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series is an outing by the mighty Juan Pablo Torres from 1978. Released on Cuba’s state-owned Areito imprint, Algo Nuevo showcases trombonist, bandleader, arranger and producer Juan Pablo Torres' unique scope of sound. A melting pot of an album that weaves together jazz-funk and traditional Afro-Cuban genres with tripped-out synth touches and dancefloor grooves.

The opener 'Pan Caliente' is a fiery celebration, combining a driving groove with Latin percussion, feverish horns and infectious “la-la-la” vocals. The wild, squelching cosmic synthlines give an otherworldly touch to proceedings that sit nicely on a modern dancefloor. 'Guajira 2001' is perhaps Juan's future-focussed take on the vibrant style of Cuban dance-led music called guajira. Blistering bongos, congas and claves moving together with trumpets, trombones and twanging acoustic guitars that you can’t help but bounce to.

Other highlights include, 'Cacao', a Cuban cosmic funk strutter that places the claves upfront, with a scatting vocal line and percussive climax reminiscent of George Kranz electronic disco anthem 'Din Daa Daa' from 1983. Elsewhere, 'Elvira' further showcases the psychedelic essence of many of the album’s tracks. A deep Latin workout where tasty percussive breaks and scorching keys blend with trippy vocals and rumbling synths.

A varied album encompassing a variety of Afro-Cuban genres and rhythms entwined with flashes of mind-bending cosmic influence. Algo Nuevo is a further jewel in Cuba’s musical crown of riches, with plenty of dancefloor treats and downtempo numbers held within.

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Super Son

CD | 2024 | WW | Original (Mr Bongo)

LP | 1981 | US | Original (Light)

Release: 2024 / WW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The next release in the Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series, is one of Juan Pablo Torres' most-known and loved albums, the iconic Super Son from 1977. A wonderful record of tripped-out rumbas, psych-Afro-Latin funk and quirky orchestrated tracks with a big band horn section courtesy of Torres’ band, Algo Nuevo.

As well as being the director of Algo Nuevo and Cuban all-star ensemble Estrellas De Areito, the trombonist, bandleader, arranger and producer also released a wealth of albums under his own name predominately on the state-owned imprint Areito/EGREM.

Post-revolution, there was a contrast in Cuba’s musical world. State censorship was at play, but professional musicians were on the government payroll which gave them an artistic freedom. Experimentation emanated in the ‘70s and ‘80s and Super Son is a prime example of that. ‘Y Que Bien' kicks off the album taking you down a tripped-out, cosmic rabbithole, psych guitars and skat vocals opening up into a joyful funk groove laced with jazzy Afro-Cuban horns stabs. Tracks such as 'Pastel En Descarga' seem to come out of nowhere and are completely unique. Fuzzed-up guitar lines and percussion lay the groundwork, with those jubilant horns adding to the energy of this forever building track.

Elsewhere, there’s the ‘70s TV theme-tune feeling of 'Con Aji Guaguao', a playful funk number that boils and bubbles with blistering trombone playing by Torres. Or ‘Son A Propulsión' and ‘Son Riendo’, two more brilliant examples of psychedelic funk, wrapped up in a blanket of Afro-Cuban rhythms. The former sweeping you up in rushes of wind as trumpets, trombones and distorted guitars trade off, the latter, an intergalactic fiesta of tradition and exploration.

Super Son is up there as one of the funkiest Cuban records around, a playful fusion of ideas from a producer, player and group on fine form and, for us, one of our favourite gems to come out of Cuba in this period. A sheer masterpiece.

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Jubilant Sykes

The Number Of The Lord

5,49 €* 9,99 € -45%

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Lipposen Levy Ja Kasetti)

Release: 1981 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: VG+

Sealed copy with slightly stuffed and a small bent corner.

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Jukka Tolonen

Summer Games

27,54 €* 28,99 € -5%

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Cordial)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Tolonen’s 2nd solo album from 1973 reissued in its original gatefold format with insert including new interviews with all key players – Tolonen, Esa Kotilainen, Häkä Virtanen, Måns Grundstroem.

100 copies available only.

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Julian Nicholas Band

Cost Of

24,69 €* 25,99 € -5%

LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Cordial)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The second instalment of the trilogy of albums by the Julian Nicholas Band is entitled 'Cost Of' and is a further collection of previously unreleased on vinyl recordings of a UK saxophonist maestro deservedly now receiving great applaudits. The vinyl only release is limited to 100 copies only and comes with front cover artwork from UK artist Kavel Rafferty. All three sleeves combine together to make one unique piece of art.

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Julian Nicholas Band

Rising

14,39 €* 17,99 € -20%

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

Julie Is Her Name Volume 1 & 2

Julie London

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (Return To Analog)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2011 | UK | Original (Pure Pleasure)

June Christy

The Cool School

29,74 €* 34,99 € -15%

Release: 2011 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Intimate Miss Christy

June Christy

LP | 1963 | DE | Original (Capitol)

CD | 1994 | DE | Original (Call It Anything)

Release: 1963 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Vinyl close to NM

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Jungle Pilots

Downunder

3,74 €* 4,99 € -25%

Release: 1994 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

CD | 1991 | DE | Original (Enemy)

Jungle Pilots

Near-Miss

4,49 €* 5,99 € -25%

Release: 1991 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Mundo Melhor)

Junio Barreto

26,59 €* 27,99 € -5%

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Love Ain't Nothin' But A Business Goin' On

Junior Parker

CD | 2024 | WW | Original (Mr Bongo)

When My Heart Beats / Moment To Moment

Release: 2024 / WW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Next up in Mr Bongo's Groove Merchant Records reissue series, sees an outing for a much-loved and heavily sampled funk/soul/blues album by Junior Parker. Originally issued under the title The Outside Man on Capitol Records in 1970 with an alternative cover, this reissue replicates the Groove Merchant release titled Love Ain't Nothin' But A Business Goin' On featuring the car cover released in 1971.

The Mississippi-born, Memphis-based blues singer, harmonica player and songwriter Junior Parker (aka Little Junior Parker) had a stellar career in music. Since the early 1950s he released records on labels such as Duke, Mercury, United Artists Records and more. Sadly though, Parker died at the young age of 39 during surgery on November 18, 1971.

Originally released under the alternate title a year before his untimely death, Love Ain't Nothin' But a Business Goin' On is drenched in Parker’s trademark buttery vocals and soulful grooves, swaggering between smokey blues, raw funk outings and orchestrated soul ballads (with sublime arrangements by Horace Ott).

The album also features three Beatles cover versions in the form of ‘Taxman’, ‘Lady Madonna’ and ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’. For 'Taxman', Parker completely reinterprets the song taking into a New Orleans funk realm, a sample of which was used as the main hook line on Cypress Hill's classic 'I Wanna Get High'. Elsewhere, 'Tomorrow Never Knows' is flipped into a tripped-out, psychedelic soul-swamp blues ballad, whilst 'Lady Madonna' is given a funky blues makeover.

As shown with Cypress Hill’s use of ‘Taxman’, since the ‘70s Parker’s legacy has been immortalised for future generations through the deep well of samples that his music has become a source of. Tracks from Love Ain't Nothin' But a Business Goin' On have been sampled by some of the biggest names out there, such as A Tribe Called Quest, DJ Shadow and De La Soul.

A seriously smooth album oozing with soul and emotion from a Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Junior Parker’s Love Ain't Nothin' But A Business Goin' On is a superb example of the early ‘70s crossover funk/soul sound.

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Junior Scaife

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Penrose)

10,44 €* 10,99 € -5%

LP | 1988 | US | Original (London)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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On his debut 45, Junior Scaife shows us he's a vocal heavyweight whose prowess on the mic is tantamount to the pen. Backed by house band The Penrose Scholars and co-written by producer Anthony Masino, 'When My Heart Beats' is a bouncy stepper with feel-good vibes and groove in equal measure, serving up a Brenton Wood-esque blast of sunshine and soul. On the flip is 'Moment to Moment', a gorgeous, bluesy ballad with a vocal performance that transcends the trappings of lesser tunes, giving it a depth and serious-ness that takes you by the heart and mind to a place where longing and love reigns supreme.

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Junior

Sophisticated Street

5,39 €* 8,99 € -40%

Junior Walker & The All Stars

Release: 1988 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Live

LP | 1970 | US | Original (Soul)

9,49 €* 9,99 € -5%

Junior Walker & The All Stars

Release: 1970 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Moody Jr

LP | 1971 | US | Original (Soul)

8,54 €* 8,99 € -5%

Junior Walker & The All Stars

Release: 1971 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Rainbow Funk

LP | 1971 | US | Original (Soul)

7,19 €* 7,99 € -10%

Release: 1971 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2020 | US | Original (Cleopatra Blues)

Junior Wells

Blues Brothers

30,59 €* 33,99 € -10%

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Left Ear)

Justine

Wordless Songs

14,39 €* 17,99 € -20%

12" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (I.D. Limited)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Mysterious Sydney songstress Justine recorded one album in ’79, which was never officially released. Left Ear have chosen two tracks for a 45 RPM 12” single, which they feel best highlights Justine’s unique vocal talents and songwriting ability. Here the crafty songstress wields melancholic soul and a funky Jazz inspired number with personal and reflective lyrics, both with an intimate and honest approach.
Elusive Sydney songstress Justine (Bradley) almost entirely wrote, produced and arranged her sole LP in ’79, an album that was funded by a radio station as the beneficiary for emerging talent. The music was created specifically for radio play without any intention of being manufactured. Luckily however, a friend with ties to a pressing plant known aptly as ‘Midnite Flite’, managed to sneak into said plant one evening and press up a small number for the enjoyment of family, friends & those involved.
Left Ear have decided to release what they consider to be the two most significant tracks from this release onto a 12” single, now for the enjoyment of all. The A-Side will feature the haunting ‘Wordless Songs’, a melancholic soulful number which according to Justine explores the “capacity to comprehend a partner’s internal quest for authenticity and connection”. The B-side ‘Mama Didn’t Tell Ya’ is more uplifting in both tempo and arrangements comprising an extended outro, while the lyrics remain just as personal and reflective.

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K. Barré

Right By The Moon

16,14 €* 16,99 € -5%

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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12" | 2022 | UK | Original (First Word)

[ K S R ]

Peace + Harmony

11,69 €* 12,99 € -10%

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Kumomi)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Hailing from Moss Side, Manchester, this young talent has been steadily building a rep for himself over the past few years as one of the UK's most exciting soul vocalists, with his releases encompassing an eclectic assortment of alternative R&B, future soul, hip hop and D&B. Influenced by an array of neo-soul artists, such as D'Angelo and Anderson .Paak, his own soulful style has already seen him tour and collaborate with a number of UK peers; working on projects with label-mates Children of Zeus & Australia's REMi, and supporting the likes of Etta Bond & The Mouse Outfit, as well as performing sell-out headline solo shows in Manchester and London, and playing various festivals across Europe, including the We Out Here festival very recently.

Since he began developing his music in 2017, [ K S R ] has had support from the likes of 1Xtra, BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing, Mixmag, NTS, Reprezent, Unity & Soho Radio, in addition to featuring on a slew of D&B tracks with artists like Lenzman, BCee, Emba & Redeyes. The collab with Emba was recently named a 'Kiss FM Future Selection' courtesy of Hybrid Minds and features have been supported on Spotify's 'New Music Friday' and 'Mandem - Kings' amongst others. His debut release 'Unfiltered' appeared on Polarface Records in 2019, which was followed by single 'Flex With Me' (also produced by Tyler Daley from Children of Zeus) then an independent second EP, 'Take Control', followed in late 2020 (during the pandemic) which amassed over 500k streams. Additionally to the releases, he was recently recruited by Manchester United as part of their 21/22 season kit announcements, as well as working with Nike and Size? on a special MCR-themed Air Force 1 release.

It's now time for a new extended project from Roosevelt Kazaula Sigsbert - better known as [ K S R ]. 'Peace + Harmony' is a solid set of alternative R&B, produced by Dom Porter and mixed by Eric Lau. Six tracks in all, including the single, 'Harmless' (which received support from the likes of Mr. Scruff (Worldwide FM), BBC Manchester and Victoria Jane (bbc Radio 1), was 'Track Of The Week' on 1Xtra/BBC Introducing, and saw the video racking up several thousand plays in its first weekend) and follow-up 'cgwy' featuring Children of Zeus on a brand new interpretation of their classic track 'Get What's Yours'. From the intro track 'I Wonder', to the downlow future soul of 'Lily Apart', to the autobiographical vibes of 'Born In '98', to the closing track 'Given Summer', also featuring the vocals of Ayeisha Raquel, each track on the EP is of course laced with Roosevelt's unmistakable silky smooth vocals, and is set to join his already impressive catalogue of underground soul classics such as 'Alien Boo', 'Stylin' and 'New Love'.

[ K S R ] says "my third EP, [ P E A C E + H A R M O N Y ] is a collection of my thoughts and experiences from my journey throughout the last two years of my life. Lots of aspects of my life changed over 24 months, along with everyone around the globe. When we were thrown into the unknown at the start of 2020, I stepped away from music for a while as I couldn't find any peace in my creativity and needed to evolve. I finally started to feel cohesive with my songwriting and music, and I could feel harmony between myself and my art once again."

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Kachimba 1551

Salsa De Yunta

19,94 €* 20,99 € -5%

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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It Was A Home Black Vinyl Edition

KAINA

LP | 2022 | Original (City Slang)

19,49 €* 25,99 € -25%

Release: 2022 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Rebel Up)

Kaito Winse

Kaladounia

15,74 €* 20,99 € -25%

LP | 1975 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Vinyl LP ((incl. Download Code*) Kaito Winse comes from a Burkina Faso griot music family, where from an early age he was formed in the tradition of his family and the region of Sourou in the north of Burkina Faso.Kaito Winse comes from a Burkina Faso griot music family, where from an early age he was formed in the tradition of his family and the region of Sourou in the north of Burkina Faso. Kaladounia means ‘Here the world’. As a griot, Kaito is the message bearer for the traditions of Burkina Faso. This debut album takes its impetus from the desire to perpetuate these traditions.

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Karin Krog

We Could Be Flying

34,19 €* 35,99 € -5%

LP | 1978 | DE | Original (pläne)

Release: 1975 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally released in 1975, Norwegian jazz singer Karin Krog’s We Could Be Flying has long been called an underrated masterpiece. Although Krog is listed as the sole leader on the album, pianist Steve Kuhn’s presence is felt throughout. Composing four out of nine tunes and playing on all nine, the New York pianist’s brand of mellow jazz is on full display from beginning to end. Album opener and title track “We Could Be Love” sets the tone for the record, as spiritual chimes and rolling piano arpeggios make way for a gentle groove, over which Krog’s vocals soar. “The Meaning of Love” is a Kuhn composition, and sees the pianist take an understated, yet fantastic solo. However, the true highlights are the bass playing from Steve Swallow and drumming from John Christensen. The two are perfectly locked in, and you can practically imagine the two of them locking eyes as they create a rhythmic bedrock. The cover of Joni Mitchell’s “All I Want”, is another highlight of the record, with 70’s sensibilities oozing from practically every aspect of the performance. Despite that, the track has aged well, and perfectly shows the interplay between Krog and the immensely talented rhythm section. That’s not to say that the rest of the record is lacking in any way. From the loungey interpretation of Carla Bley’s “Sing Me Softly Of The Blues”, to the danceable samba-inspired “Raindrops, Raindrops” and “Hold Out Your Hand”, fans of all kinds of jazz are sure to be delighted from beginning to end. Reissued on vinyl with an obi-strip for the first time ever, this record is a must-have for any jazz fan!

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Katamaran

Café Florian

28,49 €* 29,99 € -5%

Release: 1978 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Rituals Of Life Colored Vinyl Edition

Katzuma

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (New Platform)

27,19 €* 33,99 € -20%

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1985 | US | Original (Fantasy)

Keely Smith

I'm In Love Again

7,59 €* 7,99 € -5%

Release: 1985 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Impulse)

Keith Jarrett

Treasure Island

22,79 €* 23,99 € -5%

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1985 | US | Original (Landmark)

Keith MacDonald

This Is Keith MacDonald

5,24 €* 6,99 € -25%

LP | 1986 | US | Original (Landmark)

Release: 1985 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Keith MacDonald Trio

Waiting

5,99 €* 7,99 € -25%

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (La Freak)

Release: 1986 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Keith Paul

27,54 €* 28,99 € -5%

Keith Pringle Featuring The Angelic Voices Of Faith

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First Reissue for this almost impossible to find record, this beautiful soul blending disco was recorded in one shot by Keith Paul in 1977. Fully remastered, it gives justice to one of the most hidden treasure of Guyana's music. Keith Paul recorded every instrument on this record. The liner notes interview by Saultone founder will give you the whole story and get deep in the secret of this incredible voice and talent

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Magnify Him

2LP | 1991 | US | Original (Muscle Shoals Sound Gospel Records)

8,79 €* 21,99 € -60%

Make It Last Forever Black Ice Vinyl Edition

Release: 1991 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Keith Sweat

LP | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Rhino)

30,39 €* 31,99 € -5%

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2021 | US | Original (Funk Night)

Kenako

19,94 €* 20,99 € -5%

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Babble Gold Swirl Vinyl Edition

Kendra Morris

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Karma Chief)

24,29 €* 26,99 € -10%

Kenny Clarke Meets The Detroit Jazzmen

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The word Babble brings two things to mind: A person pouring out their
thoughts with reckless abandon, or a gentle sound coming from water
cascading over rocks as it flows past. In the case of this reissue from
Kendra Morris, Babble is a sublime melding of these two meanings. The
original release in 2016 came in the form of a self-released EP. A fan cult
favorite; it has now grown to include three additional tracks: Playing
Games, Dial Back and Ride On.
The journey through human emotion is accomplished through Kendra’s
songs, bringing us, the listeners, into her enchanted world of pain and
strength, feeling renewed on the other side. The ability to take trepidation,
desire, and insecurities and turn them into comfort and make you want to
get up and move with them is a selfless gift she grants to us.
With the support of Karma Chief Records (A division of Colemine
Records), Babble is getting the official release it deserves.

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LP | 1977 | US | Reissue (Savoy)

9,49 €* 9,99 € -5%

Kick It Off / Movin' Music

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kenyatta

7" | 1974 | UK | Reissue (Epsilon)

15,19 €* 18,99 € -20%

Kevin Jays & Bill Stewart

Release: 1974 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ultra obscure funk (official re-issue)

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American Ballad

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Kevin Jays & Bill Stewart)

27,19 €* 31,99 € -15%

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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R U Kidding ? / Am I Kidding ? Black Vinyl Edition

Kidding

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

11,99 €* 15,99 € -25%

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Science Of Completion Volume 1 Black Vinyl Edition

Kim Tibbs

2LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Izipho Soul)

33,24 €* 34,99 € -5%

LP | 1990 | US | Original (Warlock)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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KIM Tibbs proudly presents the highly anticipated album THE SCiENCE OF COMPLETiON Volume 1.

Recorded at the legendary Royal Studios in Memphis, TN, USA and co-produced by Lawrence Boo Mitchell, son of the late great Willie Mitchell.

Twenty five musicians played their part on this project and have created the most authentic 70s soul you will ever hear in 21st century music, attention to detail even went as far as retrieving Al Green’s microphone from the original Hi sessions to enhance that vintage sound!

The lead 7” single Where Would I BE Without YOU? released in the Spring of 2022 sold out on pre-order and created a buzz of what is to follow. As well as receiving extensive radio plays, Where Would I BE Without YOU? appeared on many DJ playlists at soul events around the U.K. and beyond.

The eleven original songs penned by Kim herself are a soundtrack to her life, covering a range of themes such as love, hope and faith. A word of warning though, there’s a goodly number of long compositions on this album - their depth, beauty and intricacies simply cannot be edited - hence a double vinyl LP!

Selected track descriptions include -

Loving YOU Makes Life SO Easy! A classic in the making, conjuring the feel of those femme ballads from the mid 70s. When hearing this for the first time you’ll instantly get this as Kim’s monologue intro sets the scene!

Summertime - A dreamy ballad that evokes memories of summer’s gone by. The horn and string arrangement on this opus perfectly add to the theme as Kim gently unfolds her story; the scatting in the second half interspersed with the backing vocals are truly sensational!

Walk TO THE Light - A song about achieving personal empowerment. The string, bass and wah wah guitar intro let’s you know you are in for a musical treat. Kim’s voice builds and builds until she breaks out into a powerful crescendo along with her own Hammond organ playing - this is pure church!

In summary, this is an all killer no filler affair, from the opening drum beat on track one to the final whistle on …i’m Holding ON…!

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Kim Waters

All Because Of You

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The Greatest / In The Meantime

Release: 1990 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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King

7" | 2021 | JP | Original (P-Vine)

15,99 €* 19,99 € -20%

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Slea Head)

Release: 2021 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The first single cut from "We Are King" which is the 1st album of soul group "King", which was generously praised by famous big-name artists such as Prince, Kendrick Lamar, Robert Glasper, Erykah Badu…

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Kiri Kirkland

Wild Is The Wind

31,49 €* 34,99 € -10%

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1989 | US | Original (Columbia)

Kirk Whalum

The Promise

7,59 €* 7,99 € -5%

Release: 1989 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Mr Bongo)

Kit Sebastian

L'Addio / Hayat

12,34 €* 18,99 € -35%

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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The illustrious, London-based duo Kit Sebastian, aka Kit Martin and Merve Erdem, return with a limited edition 7” single. It features ’L’addio’, a breakbeat driven, sultry ballad, and ‘Hayat’, a hazy, psychedelic scorcher that delves into the band’s Turkish and Azerbaijan influences.

‘L’addio’ saw the band perfecting their production and orchestration, with strings, horns and double bass, and an Italian synth found in a French dump. The music was greatly influenced by Italian soundtracks and Italian female singers, such as Mina or Rita Pavone. The track announces itself with a break that is guaranteed to get samplers twitching. The tone of the melody and lyrics is heartfelt and aching. It has a beautiful, intimate sadness like the closing scenes to a love affair, and it exquisitely rides over the slow, psych-funk-dramatic backing track. The lyrics are inspired by a flat opposite Merve's window that's occupied by drug addicts, with many guests coming in and out every night. Merve elaborated “Being both neighbours and strangers, and with the boredom of a post-tour everyday domestic life and a pinch of urban voyeurism, it was hard not to wonder what was happening in that flat. The words imagine an addict before her/his golden shot as if it's a love relationship between them that comes to an end.”

Having spent much of 2022 touring and writing, ‘Hayat’ was the first original composition the band recorded since their October 2021 album, ‘Melodi’. Here we see them weaving a psychedelic tapestry of Mugham melodies, organ-driven grooves, and jazz-pop harmonies in classic Kit Sebastian fashion. Recorded to Fostex 1/4” tape, the essence of the production is perfectly balanced between being brand new and retro, which is a feat very hard to pull off.

‘Hayat’ is sung in Turkish and the title translates as ‘Life’ in English. The song examines our desire to find one's place in the world and the provisionality of existence. Merve's searching lyrics ask “Where are you? Where is the universe?”. Her vocal delivery perfectly reflects the lyrical focus, its texture is probing and ethereal, almost as if sung from looking above us.

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Klabbes Bank

Bnk

LP (Hoob)

16,99 €* 19,99 € -15%

Genre: Organic Grooves

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CD | 2022 | UK | Original (BBE)

Koichi Matsukaze Trio

At The Room 427

19,49 €* 25,99 € -25%

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Brownswood)

Kokoroko

Could We Be More Remixes

21,84 €* 22,99 € -5%

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kokoroko

12" | 2019 | UK | Original (Brownswood)

18,99 €* 19,99 € -5%

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Blood In My Eye (A Soul Insurgent Guide)

Konjur Collective

2LP | 2022 | US | Original (Astral Spirits / Creative Outlets And Works)

34,84 €* 40,99 € -15%

LP | 1983 | US | Original (De-Lite)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The long-awaited release of Blood In My Eye (A Soul Insurgent Guide), the debut release of Baltimore’s own Konjur Collective. Blood In My Eye is a super special record for many reasons. One, the roots of this LP stem from the ever-expansive creative process of percussionist Bashi Rose. A long-time creator in many mediums, Bashi is probably responsible for leading many Baltimore youth into various forms of expression via mentorship, performing arts, and deep conversation. Bashi has been one of my biggest influences over the years. Two, the record is the foundation on which cow: Music sits. It was during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic that Bashi shared with me the record in its unmastered form. After giving it a few listens I knew that Astral Spirits would be a great place to release this masterpiece. After a few initial meetings with Nate Cross and the various members of the Collective, my dream of cow: Music was born. Though Chris Williams Quintet’s ‘Live’ was the first release, it was Blood In My Eye that made our start possible. Three, Baltimore, Maryland has always been a hotbed of musical activity. Legends such as Chick Webb, Billie Holiday, Stanley Cowell, Lafayette Gilchrist, Vattel Cherry, and Gary Bartz have all called the city home at some point in time. Blood In My Eye is not only an album that works as a dedication to political prisoner / revolutionary George Jackson but a new chapter in Baltimore’s recorded musical history. For far too long the city has quietly created while other cities have flourished. Well, that is about to change. The 2xLP suite is a rollercoaster ride of Black Empowerment and emotional expression like nothing else available today. The first release on the Astral Spirits subsidiary, cow:Music.

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Kool & The Gang

In The Heart

7,59 €* 7,99 € -5%

Release: 1983 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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CD | 1992 | DE | Original (ECM)

Krakatau

Volition

13,49 €* 17,99 € -25%

Release: 1992 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kris Defoort & Veronika Harcsa

Pieces Of Peace

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (De W.E.R.F.)

15,59 €* 23,99 € -35%

Something So Strong (Eric Kupper Mixes)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Rarely could a project be called such a culmination point of a career as what Kris Defoort presents with Pieces of Peace. Just about all the backgrounds, influences and acquaintances the iconic Belgian composer and improvising pianist collected throughout his long career come together in this distinct and original musical adventure.

Together with vocal artist Veronika Harcsa and three fellow musicians, he forms a chamber orchestra in the strict sense of the word, although they are by no means restricted to that one idiom. As an experienced opera and classical composer, Kris Defoort dribbles the timbres, harmonies, dynamics and, if you like, drama of a complete (opera) orchestra through these compositions, supplemented by an inescapable layer of jazz, obviously the other form of music that remains continuously prominent in Kris' life and DNA.

As always in his work, also improvisation is added as a core element, not least thanks to the voice and inventive personality of Hungarian vocalist Veronika Harcsa, a true European reference in this field. This duo has worked together regularly over the past decade, including for Diving Poet Society (2017, W.E.R.F.148) and in Duet: pure vocal and piano improvisations, on poems by Theodor Roethke, Peter Verhelst and William Blake.

Those musical ideas formed the framework when composing the final new song cycle Pieces of Peace. The duet was then quickly expanded into a quintet, with Lode Vercampt on cello, Jean-Philippe Poncin on clarinets and Benjamin Sauzereau on electric guitar. These three musicians are as well compagnons de route of Kris has since many years, allowing him to incorporate each one's own playing style in a special way throughout these compositions: therefore, the entire orchestral spectrum (woodwinds, strings, percussion) is thus prominently represented through these five instruments.

Intimate and joyful, playful and complex, lyrical and rhythmic, ... and layered and full of detail, each track on the eponymous record unfolds like a story in itself. They are all states of emotions, impressions from real life - another reference to opera. They are also an ode to the voice, the human instrument par excellence. As improvised compositions (or composed improvisations?), Pieces of Peace represents a constant evolution that offers hope, softness and inspiration in times when all this sometimes dares to be lacking.

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Kristine Blond

12" | 2000 | UK | Original (Beautiful Noise!)

2,99 €* 4,99 € -40%

Release: 2000 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Warner)

Krzysztof Herdzin

The Book Of Secrets

22,94 €* 26,99 € -15%

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2019 | EU | Reissue (Polskie Nagrania)

Kuba Wiecek Trio

Another Raindrop

29,44 €* 30,99 € -5%

Release: 2019 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1990 | JP | Reissue (Sad Disco)

Kumi Showji

Motion And Moment

35,99 €* 39,99 € -10%

Kvernberg Carstensen & Akselsen

Release: 1990 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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* Kumi Showji's second album
* Originally released in November 1990
* Four of the songs were recorded in LA and arranged by Jerry Hey

Kumi Showji's second album, originally released in November 1990. Four of the songs were recorded in LA and arranged by Jerry Hey (M1, M4, M9, M10), horn player for the legendary Hawaiian fusion band 'Seawind' and Grammy award-winning arranger.

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Horta

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Grappa)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kyoko Fukada

7" | 2023 | JP | Original (Pony Canyon)

28,79 €* 35,99 € -20%

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kyoko Takenaka + Tomoki Sanders

Planet Q

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Isc Hi-Fi Selects)

37,99 €* 39,99 € -5%

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Stone Pixels)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Artists Kyoko Takenaka + Tomoki Sanders team with In Sheep’s Clothing Hi-Fi & Pure Person Press to release their breathtaking debut record as Planet Q.

Gatefold Single LP w/ OBI & Insert

To explore and absorb Planet Q, the new record by artists Kyoko Takenaka + Tomoki Sanders, is to become untethered from structural expectations, to reside in a realm where genre vanishes and a profound musical space remains, where the absence of gravity causes curious things to occur.

It’s a spot where handclaps may not move in time, where sonic gurgles of unknown origin offer texture, where a deep, hooky rhythm can propel a groove into the stratosphere.

At various times the tracks move like Dilla pieces, at others like Terry Riley explorations, like Flying Lotus or Milford Graves or Alice Coltrane meditations. But every time you think you’ve got the sound figured out, it hits from another angle. Though a brief missive at 33 minutes, you exit Planet Q as if leaving an utterly alien spot.

Setting: In 2021, during the covid lockdown in America, Takenaka and Sanders were both living in Tokyo without any gigs or work to be found back home. They met at a mutual friend’s cafe in the Higashi-Koenji neighborhood, and the connection was immediate. “The chances of us meeting not only someone else of the diaspora when the borders are closed, but also queer and non-binary, and also a musician? Pretty slim, and pretty fateful,” Takenaka says.

In early 2022, the Omicron variant prompted a new round of isolation. Returning to New York, they united with kindred musicians by going to private jam sessions, but at the time those evenings didn't tap the magic they were seeking. They decided to quarantine and create together. Takenaka was living alone at the time so they invited Sanders to crash there. Says Takenaka, “We made rice, ate natto, meditated and made music for seven days straight.”

That they would create something masterful does seem somehow predestined. Sanders’ late father is the brilliant composer and saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, their mother a life-long music fanatic who nurtured the same. The younger Sanders, who grew up in New York and Tokyo, has been playing music – drums, saxophone, clarinet, piano – and absorbing profound sound since they had baby teeth. Takenaka is a first-generation Nikkei Japanese American actor, butoh dancer and filmmaker who also grew up with music; their father was a jazz pianist, and by age 7 they were already singing at jam sessions in Boston. Planet Q is Takenaka and Sanders’ debut musical collaboration.

That week together in isolation was pretty ritualized. Their aim, Takenaka says, was to create “a really beautiful, secluded safe space for ourselves as qtpoc folx – a planet where we both belong – and to make music as we created the space. Basking in it. Being inside it.”

They quickly fell into a daily routine that commenced with an improvised spoken meditation, tidbits of which made it onto the record. The layout of Takenaka’s apartment – an open kitchen looking out on the living room – afforded them the chance to mix rituals. They prepped meals and sampled parts of the process. Cooking rice, making curry, eating natto – the sounds simmer throughout Planet Q. Dancing and calligraphy also informed the compositions. Takenaka calls it “embodying the process, the textures.”

Tomoki says, “Before Hip hop, in my dad’s age, the saxophone was where the rapper, or the electric guitar spotlighted. It was only $500 to buy a saxophone in the 50’s...now its anywhere from $3000-$10,000. However, we fortunately are in a current time to have a whole studio literally in our laptops – and you can get a $50 midi device from a music store or online. Time of technology has advanced the music, the sound, the production – I’m challenged to reimagine things in ways never been thought before.”

Though each piece has distinct traits, Planet Q feels more like a suite of tracks, a gathering of waveforms that, despite their differences, when woven together create an utterly striking piece. The intention-setting opening piece was born through their improvised morning meditations. Tomoki uses bells their father gifted them.

“‘My Sweet, My Tender, My Loving, Home’ is dedicated to my dad and his metaphysical and galactic sounds, that is grounding,” Tomoki says. “Every intention I put into the style of music or energy comes from him and the ancestors, or god, ‘subconsciously’ – being a continuation of his DNA but in a completely different generation and time; me matching his point of view in spirituality and raising a level of self-consciousness.”

Borders blur. Rhythms lope and gallop. “竹” is a beat-driven rush featuring Takenaka on guitar. When Sanders grabs their tenor saxophone for “Grow,” the result vibes like a funky film-noir soundtrack, with Takenaka reciting the title.

Their tools: bells, electric guitar, piano, shakers, saxophone, African thumb piano, flute, keyboard, drum programming and voice. Most importantly, Planet Q is the sound of two devoted artists committing in full to exploring the mystic, hellbent on mastering the ways that two mortals can, with focus, desire and ancestral guidance, unite in music to create something that transcends the here-and-now.

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L'osmose

Maggiore 800

La Clave Verve By Request Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In 2020, L'Osmose began its artistic collaboration by combining 70's psychedelia with catchy rhythms. Blending auto-tune, electric guitars, percussion, and analog synthesizers, their music is a reflection of their incessant experimentation and their desire to explore new sonic avenues.

After several radio appearances (couleur3, Worldwide FM, Radiovostok), and opening acts for international artists (Chilla, Yin-yin, OBF, old Farka Touré, Arp Frique), the Geneva sextet has built a certain reputation within the Swiss cultural scene.

Spotted by L'Éclair in 2022, the group continues its rise by recording, with their help, a promising first album which they will sign on the Stone Pixels Records label.

While waiting for the release of this project, immerse yourself in the raw, sincere and captivating energy that their performances emit.

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La Clave

LP | 2023 | EU | Reissue (Verve)

34,19 €* 35,99 € -5%

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Tropical Diaspora)

Release: 2023 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The White Stripes' Elephant Analogue Productions' Uhqr, the pinnacle of high-quality vinyl! 200-gram 45 RPM double LP limited to 10,000 copies! Mastered from the original analogue master tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound Pressed at Quality Record Pressings using Clarity Vinyl® Includes a 12-page booklet featuring liner notes from Ben Blackwell (co-founder and minority owner at Third Man Records and the official archivist of The White Stripes) and never-before-seen session photos by David Swanson Purest possible pressing and most visually stunning presentation and packaging!

The fourth studio album by the American rock duo the White Stripes was an extraordinary success. It peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard charts and topped the U.K. Albums Charts. To date it's sold 4 million copies worldwide, achieving platinum-sales certification from the Recording Industry Association of America and 3x platinum from the British Phonographic Industry. It spawned the hit single "Seven Nation Army," the band's signature track that's become a sports anthem, plus the hits "I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself," "The Hardest Button to Button" and "There's No Home for You Here." Elephant has received critical acclaim and it's often cited as the White Stripe's best work, including receiving a nomination for Album of the Year and a win for Best Alternative Music Album at the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004.

Rolling Stone ranked the album No. 449 on its 2020 list of the 500 Best Albums of All Time. The Stripes, it said, exploded out of Detroit with a minimalist garage-blues attack: just Jack White on guitar and Meg White on drums, taking on the world.

To give Elephant the sonic perfection and signature packaging it deserves, Analogue Productions and Third Man Records have teamed up for the ultimate reissue edition. We present in Uhqr format on Clarity Vinyl this rock masterpiece, limited to 10,000 copies. It comes with gold foil numbered jackets, housed in a premium slipcase with a wooden dowel spine.

Jack and Meg insisted they were a brother and sister, even after people learned they were secretly a divorced couple. But against all odds, the low-budget duo became a global sensation for their sheer rock power. Rolling Stone says Elephant "seethes with raw desperation and lust" in "Seven Nation Army," "Hypnotize," and "The Hardest Button to Button." Jack plays guitar hero in the seven-minute jam "Ball and Biscuit."

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The off-white color of the record you are receiving is the color of raw vinyl in its purest form (un-tinted vinyl). To make the ultimate record, we decided to enhance sound quality by removing potential sources of noise contamination or sonic interference. By not adding traditional carbon black colorant, we eliminate that potential due to carbon black particles, instead allowing your stylus to effortlessly slide down a silky smooth groove wall.

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La Fanfaria Del Capitan

Magias De Hoy

16,99 €* 19,99 € -15%

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1987 | US | Original (Arista)

La La

5,24 €* 6,99 € -25%

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (L'oreille En Friche)

Release: 1987 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

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La Mentoure

30,39 €* 31,99 € -5%

LP | 1968 | CA | Reissue (Return To Analog)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Elsa Lambey and Florent Briqué are "La Mentoure". This French duet voice and trumpet will make you discover an original version of Bourguignon old traditional songs. Special Guest: Elodie Pasquier (clarinet), Adrien Chennebault (drums), Victor Auffray (euphonium)

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La Revolution Francaise

C.Cool

22,49 €* 24,99 € -10%

Release: 1968 / CA – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 2021 | EU | Original (Goutte D'or)

Lachinos

America Lachina

13,29 €* 13,99 € -5%