Organic Grooves Vinyl 663 Items

The Complete Storyville Performances

Release: 1990 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Originally released in 1990, two generations of leading and groundbreaking guitarists combined their efforts to create this legendary album. American Country music legend Chet Atkins and British singer-songwriter, guitarist and Dire Straits front man Mark Knopfler joined forces to produce the wonderful album Neck And Neck.

180g vinyl.

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Billie Holiday

LP | 1990 | EU | Reissue (Jazztwin)

21,99 €*

Release: 1990 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Crystal Ball / What Goes Around

Frankie Gaye

7" | 1990 | UK | Reissue (Izipho Soul)

15,99 €*

LP | 1990 | EU | Reissue (New Dawn)

Release: 1990 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Crystal Ball originally recorded in 1990 by Frankie (rip) and now totally reconstructed by maestro Nigel Lowis - the ‘Marvinesque flavas’ on this composition are outstanding! On the flip is What Goes Around, the superior remix of this song by the late Clive Scott.

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Edson Natale

Nina Maika

26,99 €*

Sinfonia No 1 Red Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1990 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reissue of Edson Natale’s genre-challenging masterpiece from 1990. The album combines traditional acoustic Brazilian music with ambient electronics, all the while maintaining a strong pop sensibility. The album features Mitar Subotić (Rex Ilusivii) alongside some of Brazil's finest players and vocalists. Pressed on 180 gram vinyl in a gatefold cover with the original Portugese lyrics and liner notes on the inside.

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Pekka Pohjola

LP | 1990 | EU | Reissue (Svart)

26,99 €*

LP | 1990 | EU | Reissue (Zehra)

Release: 1990 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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During his long career that took him from riding the Finnish prog rock wave with Wigwam to the heavy jazz rock heights of the 1990s, Pekka Pohjola tried his hand in many things. Sinfonia no 1 was his only foray into the world of classical music. Inspired by Sibelius’ 5th Symphony, Pohjola created this unforgettable piece of Nordic classical together with the Avanti Orchestra in 1989.

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Gnawa Music Of Marrakesh

Night Spirit Masters

22,99 €*

12" | 1990 | EU | Reissue (Isle Of Jura)

Release: 1990 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Remastered vinyl reissue of this 1990 Bill Laswell / Richard Horowitz production of local Gnawa musicians, recorded in the Medina of Marrakesh. According to Allmusic.com „a must for fans of both African and Middle Eastern music” and voted one of the „10 essential Gnawa albums” by Songlines.

The Gnawa are an ethnic minorityin today’s Morocco, descendents of slaves from West Africa who were brought to Morocco in the 16th century and who (although they quickly converted to Islam) nevertheless brought with them remnants of their animistic practices.

The Gnawa perform a complex ceremony (called lila or derdeba) that over the duration of several hours recreates the genesis of the universe by the evocation of the seven main manifestations of the divine, represented by seven colours. Those ceremonies, led by a master or „maleem“, are still taking place today privately while Gnawa music in general has clearly been modernizing and thus become more profane, but witnessing a performance is still an astonishing experience.

With the exception of a handful of recordings by Paul Bowles and Philip Schuyler (more ethnographic documents in a field recordings style), Gnawa music was barely heard outside of Morocco before 1990 – one of the first westerners to come and record the music was Bill Laswell, back then running his Axiom label that portrayed a wide range of ethnic music and musicians like The Master Musicians Of Jajouka or Maleem Mahmoud Ghania, to
name just two. „Night Spirit Masters“, recorded in the Medina of Marrakech, delivers soulful tracks of lead and group singers in call/ response mode, fired by sentirs, drums, hand clapping, and qrakechs, while others are drum features or sentir/ vocal pieces.

Over 30 years after its initial release, this essential Gnawa album is finally available again - remastered and on 180gr audiophile vinyl! „Gnawa, bottom heavy trance music of North Africa. Repetitive bass lines, generated by the gimbri or sintir with metal clappers, hand drums and voice. Seven trances, seven colors, seven scents, Gnawa not only moves, it can remove.“
Bill Laswell
Hell's Kitchen, NYC, May 2022

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Novidade

Voaria

15,99 €*

Brand New Heavies Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 1990 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Originally released in 1990 ‘Voaria’ was written by Benjamin Nhassavele and produced & arranged by the late Tata Sibeko, the revered South African producer and member of Kabasa. Taken from the LP of the same name ‘Voaria’ was released at a time when early house music was emerging as a key influence in the South African musical landscape, an evolement of the Bubblegum pop sound that had fused disco and boogie with township funk. Characterised by Roland kick drums, Yamaha DX7s and Juno Synthesisers the Kwaito sound is the musical heartbeat of ‘Voaria’.

As well as being in Novidade, Benjamin toured the world extensively as part of Alec Kaholi’s Umoja and ‘Voaria’ is a song about his desire to go back to Maputo, his hometown in Zimbabwe. Featuring Benjamin on lead vocals ‘Voaria’ comes in 2 versions, a main House mix on the A side and the Clubhouse mix on the flip which switches up the arrangement placing more emphasis on the magical groove. The 12” is housed in a full sleeve jacket by Bradley Pinkerton based on the original release design.

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Brand New Heavies

LP | 1990 | UK | Reissue (Acid Jazz)

Release: 1990 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1990 | JP | Reissue (Sad Disco)

Kumi Showji

Motion And Moment

33,99 €* 39,99 € -15%

12" | 1990 | UK | Original (Rumour)

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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Sharon Dee Clarke

Guilty / Summer Days

5,19 €* 7,99 € -35%

7" | 1990 | UK | Reissue (We Jazz)

Release: 1990 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Vinyl with foxing. Label cover.

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Rosanna & Zélia

Baiao Da Luna

16,99 €*

12" | 1990 | EU | Original (Polydor)

Release: 1990 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A lost MPB gem from rural Finland! We Jazz presents the first ever reissue of this rare 1990 local release by Brazilian duo Rosanna & Zelia. 7" EP with inside out 3mm spine sleeve. Riyl: Gilberto Gil, Joyce, Musica Popular Brasileira, bossa nova, bossa jazz
Liner notes by Mikko Mattlar:
"Rosanna & Zélia were a Brazilian duo of singers and musicians Rosanna Guimarães Tavares and Zélia Nogueira da Fonseca. They moved from Minas Gerais, Brazil to Europe in 1988, released five albums in Germany between 1993–2004 and featured vocals on an Ian Pooley house track Coração Tambor before Rosanna died of cancer in 2006. Zélia still continues her career in Germany, touring actively and releasing new music.
The duo's journey from Brazil to Germany also included two brief visits to Finland. In the years 1989–1990, they spent time in the small town of Seinäjoki in Ostrobothnia. Rosanna & Zélia performed Brazilian music in Finnish clubs and festivals and recorded a 7" EP for local label Maumau Music. The record was distributed mostly in the Seinäjoki area, but the three songs are well-performed and authentic Brazilian MPB, so the largely unknown record now gets its first reissue for a wider audience on We Jazz Records.
But how did two Brazilian women find their way to a small Finnish town to record an EP? The main reason for this was music journalist and promoter Risto Vuorinen, who was on a holiday in Albufeira, Portugal, where a friend of his lived. The streets were almost empty that evening, but Vuorinen and his friend heard fine guitar playing and singing from a bar. There were Rosanna and Zélia performing on a small stage, and the two Finnish men happened to be the only customers. When the artists ended their performance, Vuorinen's friend, who spoke Portuguese, went to talk to them. Rosanna and Zélia told him they had recently come from Brazil and are trying to gain ground in Europe with their music.
Because Rosanna and Zélia didn't know where they would head next, and because Vuorinen liked their music, he thought of bringing the duo to his hometown, Seinäjoki. They immediately liked the idea, and in the autumn of 1989 they arrived in Finland. The national Finnish jazz festival was held in Seinäjoki, and Vuorinen thought Rosanna & Zélia's Brazilian music would fit right in. They performed at the festival and in November 1989, also made recordings in a local studio with backing musicians from Seinäjoki.
Music enthusiast Pertti Hakala had a record shop and label Maumau Music in Seinäjoki releasing music from local artists. He released a three-track EP from the sessions. with two tracks written by Rosanna & Zelia themselves and their cover version of Extra (Brazilian Reggae), written and originally performed by Gilberto Gil in 1983. A small pressing was made for the Finnish market, and Hakala also sent a box of records to Brazil, but for some reason it was sent back.
After their first visit to Finland, Rosanna & Zélia headed back to central Europe, but Vuorinen decided to organize more performances for them for the next summer. Maybe he also wanted to show them the beautiful Finnish summer, as Rosanna and Zélia had so far seen the country only during the darkest autumn. The duo came back to Finland for the summer of 1990 and performed at the Womad world music festival organized as a part of local Provinssirock. They also played in Nummirock and Puistoblues, both respected music festivals, and performed on TV in Helsinki.
Rosanna and Zélia lived in a small apartment in Seinäjoki and played two to three gigs per week all summer. Because there were only two of them, even small pubs could afford to book them, and in 1990 the economic situation in Finland was good. It was before a major economic depression hit the country. The duo travelled by bus or train, and because they were an acoustic duo, they could easily carry their instruments in public transport. Vuorinen got excellent feedback from organizers. Rosanna and Zélia were good performers, but also really nice people.
With the income from their summer gigs, Rosanna and Zélia could buy a PA mixer and other musical equipment. When the summer 1990 turned to autumn, they continued their journey from Seinäjoki to Germany where they settled down."

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Cathie Williams

Change

5,84 €* 8,99 € -35%

Terry Gibbs / Buddy DeFranco

Release: 1990 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

Price tag on the back cover.

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Air Mail Special

LP | 1990 | US | Original (Contemporary)

5,19 €* 7,99 € -35%

Release: 1990 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

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(Almost) Everybody Slides

LP | 1990 | FR | Original (Sky Ranch)

6,49 €* 9,99 € -35%

Release: 1990 / FR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Fly By Night Record Store Day 2023 Edition

Wendell Harrison

LP | 1990 | US | Reissue (Tidal Waves Music)

23,39 €* 35,99 € -35%

Fly By Night White Vinyl Edition

Release: 1990 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2023 first time on vinyl release limited to 500 copies on 180g vinyl. Rare 1990 Detroit Jazz Album by Tribe Founder Wendell Harrison

Wendell Harrison was born in Detroit in 1942 where he began formal jazz studies for piano, clarinet and tenor saxophone. At 14, while still in high school, Harrison started performing & recording professionally with artists such as Marvin Gaye, Grant Green, Sun Ra, Hank Crawford … and many others.

In 1971, Harrison began teaching music at Metro Arts (a multi-arts complex for youth) where he also connected with Marcus Belgrave, Harold McKinney and Phil Ranelin…soon after they formed the (now legendary) Afro-centric Tribe record label and artist collective. Tribe used the Metro Arts complex as a vehicle to convey a growing black political consciousness. Wendell Harrison also published the very popular Tribe magazine, a publication dedicated to local and national social and political issues, as well as featuring artistic contributions such as poetry and visual pieces.

In 1978 Harrison and McKinney co-founded Rebirth, a non-profit jazz performance and education organization, in which many notable jazz artists have participated. Around the same time Wendell Harrison also created the Wenha record label and publishing company, which released many of his (now classic) recordings as well as those of other artists, such as Phil Ranelin, Doug Hammond and Reggie Fields (The Real ShooBeeDoo).

In the early 1990s, Wendell Harrison was awarded the title of “Jazz Master” by Arts Midwest. This distinction led Harrison to collaborate with fellow honorees and gave him the chance to tour throughout the United States, Middle East and Africa. Even to this day Wendell Harrison's recordings for the Tribe, Wenha and Rebirth labels have a large worldwide fanbase.

It is on Wehha in 1990 that Harrison released (and self-produced) the opus: ‘Fly By Night’ which we are proudly presenting you today. ‘Fly By Night’ is a monster of an album featuring an all-star line-up that includes Doug Hammond (Mingus, Lonnie Liston Smith) on drums, Kirk Lightsey (Chet Baker, Calvin Keys) on piano, Cecil McBee (John Hicks, Pharoah Sanders, Alice Coltrane) on bass, Jaribu Shahid (Sun Ra) on contrabass and Pamela Wise (Tribe) on Piano. Harrison is killing it here with this selected ensemble (guys he grew up with in Detroit in the late 50’s, when hard bop was the thing and Miles and Coltrane were the heroes of the day). This group of talented veterans are taking this classic album to unseen heights.

On ‘Fly By Night’ the gloves come off…no more jazzy-funk or poppy-jazz. Wendell picks up his tenor for one tune but the remainder of the sessions he performs on clarinet. Wendell’s mastery coaxes the sweet piquant sound of the instrument and as it re-emerges in the contemporary jazz scene. The eight handpicked tunes demonstrate the fertile new directions Wendell Harrison has been working on, combing standards with a fresh new approach.

On these amazing recordings (recorded at the Rebirth Studios in Detroit) the listener is invited to experience a synthesis of what has been and what is now. The record shows Wendell’s trademark proficiency. All of the above makes this incredible record both timeless and as relevant today as it was back when it was initially released.

Tidal Waves Music now proudly presents ‘Fly By Night’ for the First Time on vinyl (the album was only released as a limited compact disc back in the early nineties). This unique record comes as a deluxe 180g vinyl edition (strictly limited to 500 copies) with obi strip. This vinyl edition also features the original painted front cover artwork by Virgil Grady (known for his work with Tribe records) and back photography by acclaimed Detroit scene photographer & author Barbara Barefield, whose work has appeared in many renowned publications such as The New York Times, LA Times, People magazine and countless others. Released exclusively for Record Store Day (uk/europe) 2023 and available in participating stores on April 22, 2023.

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Wendell Harrison

LP | 1990 | US | Reissue (Tidal Waves Music)

19,99 €*

LP | 1990 | US | Original (Warlock)

Release: 1990 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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* North American White Vinyl Edition * Limited 180g White Vinyl Edition (500 copies) with obi strip * Rare 1990 Detroit Jazz Album by Tribe Founder Wendell Harrison * First Time ON Vinyl
Wendell Harrison was born in Detroit in 1942 where he began formal jazz studies for piano, clarinet and tenor saxophone. At 14, while still in high school, Harrison started performing & recording professionally with artists such as Marvin Gaye, Grant Green, Sun Ra, Hank Crawford … and many others. In 1971, Harrison began teaching music at Metro Arts (a multi-arts complex for youth) where he also connected with Marcus Belgrave, Harold McKinney and Phil Ranelin…soon after they formed the (now legendary) Afro-centric Tribe record label and artist collective. Tribe used the Metro Arts complex as a vehicle to convey a growing black political consciousness. Wendell Harrison also published the very popular Tribe magazine, a publication dedicated to local and national social and political issues, as well as featuring artistic contributions such as poetry and visual pieces. In 1978 Harrison and McKinney co-founded Rebirth, a non-profit jazz performance and education organization, in which many notable jazz artists have participated. Around the same time Wendell Harrison also created the Wenha record label and publishing company, which released many of his (now classic) recordings as well as those of other artists, such as Phil Ranelin, Doug Hammond and Reggie Fields (The Real ShooBeeDoo). In the early 1990s, Wendell Harrison was awarded the title of “Jazz Master” by Arts Midwest. This distinction led Harrison to collaborate with fellow honorees and gave him the chance to tour throughout the United States, Middle East and Africa. Even to this day Wendell Harrison's recordings for the Tribe, Wenha and Rebirth labels have a large worldwide fanbase. It is on Wehha in 1990 that Harrison released (and self-produced) the opus: ‘Fly By Night’ which we are proudly presenting you today. ‘Fly By Night’ is a monster of an album featuring an all-star line-up that includes Doug Hammond (Mingus, Lonnie Liston Smith) on drums, Kirk Lightsey (Chet Baker, Calvin Keys) on piano, Cecil McBee (John Hicks, Pharoah Sanders, Alice Coltrane) on bass, Jaribu Shahid (Sun Ra) on contrabass and Pamela Wise (Tribe) on Piano. Harrison is killing it here with this selected ensemble (guys he grew up with in Detroit in the late 50’s, when hard bop was the thing and Miles and Coltrane were the heroes of the day). This group of talented veterans are taking this classic album to unseen heights. On ‘Fly By Night’ the gloves come off…no more jazzy-funk or poppy-jazz. Wendell picks up his tenor for one tune but the remainder of the sessions he performs on clarinet. Wendell’s mastery coaxes the sweet piquant sound of the instrument and as it re-emerges in the contemporary jazz scene. The eight handpicked tunes demonstrate the fertile new directions Wendell Harrison has been working on, combing standards with a fresh new approach. On these amazing recordings (recorded at the Rebirth Studios in Detroit) the listener is invited to experience a synthesis of what has been and what is now. The record shows Wendell’s trademark proficiency. All of the above makes this incredible record both timeless and as relevant today as it was back when it was initially released. Tidal Waves Music now proudly presents ‘Fly By Night’ for the First Time on vinyl (the album was only released as a limited compact disc back in the early nineties). This unique record comes as a deluxe 180g White North American vinyl edition (strictly limited to 500 copies) with obi strip. This vinyl edition also features the original painted front cover artwork by Virgil Grady (known for his work with Tribe records) and back photography by acclaimed Detroit scene photographer & author Barbara Barefield, whose work has appeared in many renowned publications such as The New York Times, LA Times, People magazine and countless others.

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Kim Waters

All Because Of You

7,69 €* 10,99 € -30%

Moon Child Orange & Gold Marbled Vinyl Edition

Release: 1990 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Vinyl with just a couple of smallm scuffs. Cover with saw cut, otherwise VG+.

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Pharoah Sanders

LP | 1990 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

LP | 1990 | IT | Original (Philology)

Release: 1990 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180 gram audiophile vinyl
Sleeve printed on heavy cardboard with linen laminate finish
Classic jazz album featuring William Henderson, Stafford James, Eddie Moore, and Cheikh Tidiane Fall
Limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on gold & orange marbled vinyl

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of iconic Dutch jazz label Timeless Records, Music On Vinyl is releasing a series that features albums that are part of the Timeless Records legacy and will be released mainly throughout 2022.

Part of this series is Pharoah Sanders' Moon Child from 1990, which bookended a decade of musical soul searching for Sanders. The acclaimed free jazz player is known to have a raw and abrasive sound, but reinvented himself on this album as a more traditional improviser capable of thoughtful deliberations. Moon Child is a grand old time throughout, and Sanders has never been more eminently sing-along-able as he is on its title track. The record was co-written with Horace Silver, George Gershwin and Abdullah Ibrahim and recorded with William Henderson, Stafford James, Eddie Moore and Cheikh Tidiane Fall.

Moon Child by Pharoah Sanders is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on gold & orange marbled vinyl and is printed on heavy cardboard with linen laminate finish.

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Wardell Gray

Light Gray, Vol. 1

8,54 €* 8,99 € -5%

Release: 1990 / IT – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

12" | 1990 | DE | Original (Hot)

Ultramatix

Sacrifice

3,79 €* 3,99 € -5%

Release: 1990 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

LP | 1990 | US | Original (Atlantic)

Alisa Randolph

Release: 1990 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG+

12" | 1990 | EU | Reissue (New Platform)

Gioia

No Secrets

26,99 €*

Release: 1990 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Slim & The Supreme Angels

Serious Business

LP | 1990 | US | Original (Melendo)

8,99 €*

Release: 1990 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

12" | 1990 | DE | Original (BCM)

Princess Ivori

Wanted (Mantronix Remix)

Release: 1990 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Price tag.

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2LP | 1990 | NL | Original (Arcade)

Silky Soul

Release: 1990 / NL – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

LP | 1990 | UK | Original (PWL)

Sybil

Walk On By

Release: 1990 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

7" | 1990 | EU | Original (Mercury)

Robert Cray

Consequences

Release: 1990 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

LP | 1990 | UK | Original (DMC)

September 90 - Previews

Charlie Parker's Bebop - Broadcast Performances

Release: 1990 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Record is close to NM.

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Charlie Parker

LP | 1990 | DE (Magic Music)

12" | 1990 | IT | Original (Italian Style Production)

Release: 1990 / DE

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Copy close to VG+

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In House

Tonight

10,99 €*

Release: 1990 / IT – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG+

12" | 1990 | DE | Original (Teldec)

Sinitta

Hitchin' A Ride

3,95 €*

Release: 1990 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

12" | 1990 | US | Original (Tabu)

Demetrius Perry

Use Me

LP | 1990 | DE | Original (Polydor)

Release: 1990 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

Ships in a generic sleeve with hype sticker.

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Element Of Crime

Crime Pays

39,99 €*

Release: 1990 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

LP | 1990 | EU | Original (Sundazed Music Inc.)

Lowell Fulson

In A Heavy Bag

29,99 €*

Release: 1990 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1990 | ES | Reissue (Little Butterfly)

Hugo Jasa

Estados De Ánimo

24,99 €*

12" | 1990 | UK | Original (Almighty)

Release: 1990 / ES – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

Still in shrink but opened. With OBI and booklet. Vinyl is close to NM. 2021 reissue.

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Obsession

Never Ending Story

10,99 €*

7" | 1990 | FR | Original (Musidisc)

Release: 1990 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

close to NM

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Idrissa Diop

Beuré

Release: 1990 / FR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

LP | 1990 | US | Original (Ms.B)

Betty Wright

Passion & Compassion

7,99 €*

Release: 1990 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: G+, Cover: VG

LP | 1990 | US | Original (Epic)

Tony Terry

7,99 €*

Release: 1990 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

LP | 1990 | US | Original (Arista)

Jeffrey Osborne

Only Human

15,95 €*

12" | 1990 | FR | Original (Atlantic)

Release: 1990 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

still in shrink

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Chic

Megachic

Release: 1990 / FR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

LP | 1990 | US | Original (HDH)

Cassandra

Funhouse (The House We Dance In)

Release: 1990 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Cover has water damage.

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Kid 'N' Play

12" | 1990 | DE | Original (BCM)

12" | 1990 | US | Original (Qwest)

Release: 1990 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves, Pop

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Writing on cover.

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The Winans

It's Time

The Tracks Of My Tears - The Best Of Smokey Robinson (Writer & Performer)

Release: 1990 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Cover with light ring wear

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Smokey Robinson

LP | 1990 | EU | Original (Dino Entertainment)

LP | 1990 | EU | Original (Blue Note)

Release: 1990 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Record is close to NM. Cover has slight ring wear.

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Lou Rawls

It's Supposed To Be Fun

Release: 1990 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

LP | 1990 | Original (Private)

Leon Redbone

Sugar

8,99 €*

Family Style Translucent Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 1990 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Vaughan Brothers

LP | 1990 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 1990 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1990 | US | Original (Malaco)

Denise LaSalle

Still Trapped

Release: 1990 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1990 | US | Original (Tabu)

Mary Davis

Don't Wear It Out

Release: 1990 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Friends' Advice (Don't Take It)

Pointer Sisters

12" | 1990 | US | Original (Motown)

Release: 1990 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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After The Rain (The Remixes)

Titiyo

12" | 1990 | UK | Original (Arista)

Release: 1990 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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12" | 1990 | DE | Original (ZYX)

J.T. And The Big Family

Moments In Soul

Release: 1990 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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You're The First, The Last, My Everything

Hattie Littles

12" | 1990 | UK | Original (Motorcity)

Rofo's Theme 2 / Don't Stop

Release: 1990 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Rofo

12" | 1990 | BE | Original (Hi-Tension)

Release: 1990 / BE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)

Crystal Waters

12" | 1991 | US (Mercury)

13,99 €*

LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (ECM)

Release: 1991 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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4 mixes ... hit!

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Anouar Brahem

Barzakh

24,69 €* 25,99 € -5%

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Abbey Lincoln, Featuring Stan Getz

You Gotta Pay The Band

2LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Verve)

33,99 €*

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Driven By The Music)

Donna Summer

Mistaken Identity

25,99 €*

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Concord)

Natalie Cole

Unforgettable? With Love

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Strangeitude Ed Wynne Remaster Black Vinyl Edition

Ozric Tentacles

LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Kscope)

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Club Culture Rarities)

Mr. Marvin

Entity

13,99 €*

Henry Threadgill Very Very Circus

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"ccr - Club Culture Rarities" the record label exclusively dedicated to re-prints of cult and rare 12” taken form Expanded Music’s labels. The 8th release on "ccr - Club Culture Rarities" Entity originally released on Dance Floor Corporation in 1991 Before becoming World champion of acrobatic flight, Mr Marvin (aka Sasha Marvin) has been one of the most appreciate italian deep house producer and DJ. Let’s only, within the many, remind Sacro Cosmico, V.F.R. and Virtualmismo produced with Christian Horbostel. The same joyful of his acrobatic flights is present in the variety of sounds that go throughout the four original versions all included in this new precious re-release of the 1991 Entity by Mr. Marvin. In this case we must say "fly to buy it". A new colored vinyl (grey) release on CCR Club Culture Rarities

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Spirit Of Nuff... Nuff

LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Black Saint / Eargong)

24,99 €*

Keith Pringle Featuring The Angelic Voices Of Faith

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally released in 1991 this was Henry Threadgil's new band's debut release. That's where Threadgill introduced the unique concept of dual tubas and dual electric guitars. In Very Very Circus's ultra-layered sound world all roles melt equally into an unprecedented sound experience. A big step forward in modern jazz from one of the greatest composers of our time. Henry Threadgill - alto saxophone, flute, Curtis Fowlkes - trombone, Brandon Ross - electric guitar, Marcus Rojas, Edwin Rodriguez - tuba, Gene Lake – drums

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Magnify Him

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

6,59 €* 21,99 € -70%

2LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Earmusic)

Release: 1991 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Al Di Meola

Kiss My Axe

37,99 €*

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (La Canzonetta)

James Senese

Hey James

31,99 €*

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1991 | UK | Original (Soultown)

Everis

Got To Get Your Love

3,24 €* 4,99 € -35%

Release: 1991 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1991 | US | Original (Josy)

Phantoms

Ouve Barie Ya

3,89 €* 5,99 € -35%

Save Your Love For Me (Remix)

Release: 1991 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Destination

12" | 1991 | UK | Original (Almighty)

2,99 €* 3,99 € -25%

Release: 1991 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Over You / Shining Through

Gold In The Shade

12" | 1991 | UK | Reissue (Heels & Souls)

LP | 1991 | US | Original (Peachtowne Entertainment)

Release: 1991 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Top tier tackle from Heels & Souls Recordings for their fourth reissue as they let loose a much anticipated double header, Gold In The Shade’s 'Over You' backed with 'Shining Through'. Rough, tough, straight-from-the-heart ‘90s street soul, coming courtesy of TSR bossman Robert Roper and the Gold In The Shade ladies Arletta Davis and Sonia Johnson. One of the most sought-after cuts of this scene, it encompasses much of what made street soul special - heavy bass, gritty breaks, emotive chords and off-kilter vocals, marrying together to form a snapshot of a raw DIY scene with optimism at its heart.

The trio’s first single from 1990, ‘Shining Through’ is a no nonsense, bassbin-rattling love song from the underground, seeing long-term friends Sonia and Arletta pulling on the heartstrings from the mic as Robert works his magic behind the studio controls.

Lovingly remastered from the DAT by Cicely Balston, if only ‘Over You’ had been so easy. Two years of endless searching for the tape and subsequently a clean copy of the record, Heels & Souls even went to the lengths of having the multitracks restored so that Robert could attempt to recreate the original mixdown in the studio – but the magic of ‘91, unfortunately, can’t simply be conjured at the drop of a hi-hat.

After all but losing hope, Sean P (by way of Backatcha’s Aiden Leacy), came to the rescue with a mint condition copy of the record that he had from running in the same circles as Robert and Duval back in the day, ripping and restoring it with a precision he’s rightly famed for. And so (finally!) here it is: distorted samples, low-fi hits, speaker rumbling bassweight and all. Raw to the core, but that’s the point – pure, unbridled emotion from the depths of North West London.

Fully licensed from Robert Roper, 20% of profits from Heels & Souls Recordings and Prime Direct Distribution will be donated to Lives Not Knives, a youth-led London-based charity, working to prevent knife crime, serious youth violence and school exclusions.

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K.C.M. Inc.

Doing It Funky-Smooth

12,59 €* 13,99 € -10%

Release: 1991 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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You Left A Gold Mine For A Gold Digger

Chuck Strong

LP | 1991 | US | Original (Hit Parade Record Co.)

6,29 €* 6,99 € -10%

Release: 1991 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 1991 | Reissue (Evo Sound)

Fourplay

63,99 €*

Release: 1991 / Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Feel So Real / Dancin' In The Key Of Life

Steve Arrington

12" | 1991 | UK | Original (Old Gold)

Release: 1991 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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12" | 1991 | US | Original (Hot Tracks)

Street Tracks Volume 7

9,99 €*

Release: 1991 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Archie Shepp & Richard Davis

Body & Soul

LP | 1991 | UK | Reissue (Pure Pleasure)

35,99 €*

Release: 1991 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1991 | UK | Reissue (Acid Jazz)

Humble Souls

Beads, Things & Flowers

Chris Farlowe, Roy Herrington

Release: 1991 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Sound Of Summer on Acid Jazz - the Humble Souls sampledelic classic ‘Beads Things & Flowers’ gets its first outing on a 7-inch single as part of our new Acid Jazz classics series. A magnificent dance floor classic, ‘Beads Things & Flowers’ is the result of the creative coming together of Simon Anniky - previously of Beats International and Hugh Brooker of the Night Trains and The Hip Joints, an Acid Jazz fixture since its earliest days. Its seamless blend of Mod Jazz samples and tight beats is inspirational. The A-side 7-inch was the hit of our ‘Acid Jazz (Not Jazz)’ compilation last year, whilst the vocal version makes its first ever appearance since its 1991 single release!

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Live In Berlin

LP | 1991 | DE | Original (Backyard)

55,99 €*

Release: 1991 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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2LP | 1991 | EU | Original (Elektra)

Natalie Cole

Unforgettable With Love

29,99 €*

Release: 1991 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Supraphon)

Emil Viklicky

Za Horama, Za Lesama

18,74 €* 24,99 € -25%

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1991 | UK | Original (DMC)

June 91 - One

Release: 1991 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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12" | 1991 | UK | Reissue (Heels & Souls)

Tashif Kente

A Boy And A Dream EP

12" | 1991 | UK | Original (10)

Release: 1991 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reissue number seven for Heels & Souls Recordings sees them look back to the sounds of South Africa’s townships in 1991, cherry picking four of Tashif Kente’s finest cuts from his sought after album A Boy And A Dream, giving them space to breathe on a 12" pressing. Clearly influenced by the flavours bubbling over from the UK and US in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, from R&B through to boogie, proto house to new jack swing, Tashif’s productions are a melting pot of ideas and influences, laced with a distinctive South African flavour. Born in Soweto, Mzwandile ‘Tashif’ Kente, cut his teeth with Harari for a brief period, a group that birthed greats like Condry Ziqubu, Sipho Mabuse and Alec Khaoli, before going solo in 1984 and releasing just one album as Tashif Kente, 1991’s ‘A Boy And A Dream’. An album that speaks of love, lust and longing, produced by Kente and Selwyn Shandel with Marc Rantseli also joining the fold, it has that signature South African synth bass, drum machine and killer keyboard combo of the Bubblegum and Kwaito scenes, topped with Kente’s buttery vocals. Heels & Souls Recordings take four favourites from the LP and press them loud on either side of a 12”. On the A, the audacious new jack, dancefloor bubbler ‘Tell Him I Became Your Lover’ leads into the lovestruck, boogie-tinged grooves of ‘Somebody’s Got My Love’. Flip it over to find a jealousy jam of the highest order with the synthy soul number ‘Who’s That Boy’, before ‘I Like The Way You Love Me’, a lights down low, R&B flavoured lovesong rounds off the EP. Licensed from Gallo, who transferred the original ¼ inch tapes for their archives, Heels & Souls have enlisted the expertise of Justin Drake to remaster these South African beauties for a new generation of listeners.

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Wop Bop Torledo

Kissaway

12" | 1991 | IT | Original (Beat Club)

Release: 1991 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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JT Company

Again

12" | 1991 | US | Original (MCA)

Release: 1991 / IT – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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italo

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Gladys Knight

Men

Release: 1991 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1991 | EU | Original (10)

Temper Temper

5,99 €*

Release: 1991 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves, Pop

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LP | 1991 | EU | Original (Columbia)

The Pasadenas

Elevate

Release: 1991 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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The Mermaid Blue Vinyl Edition

Yon Seok-Won

LP | 1991 | US | Reissue (Pleasantville)

50,99 €*

LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Afrosynth)

Release: 1991 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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* 180gram HQ pressing * Remastered from the 1st generation Oasis Records master tape * Lacquer cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio * First time on vinyl reissue * Pressed on Blue Bubble Vinyl / This is the 3rd solo album by Yon Seok-won, whose career as composer/arranger spans 5 decades, released in 1991. The Mermaid is a monumental work representing Yon’s first output as a pioneer of a unique jazz-based Korean new age/fusion sound. The album has recently become much sought-after among listeners and collectors drawn to the ambient elements and Balearic vibes that permeate the album. At long last, after nearly 30 years, this hidden masterpiece from a visionary composer who was way ahead of his time has been reissued! Yon Seok-won was born in 1949 in Hwanghae Province, in what is now part of North Korea. After his family fled to the South during the Korean War, he grew up in Incheon. In 1969, he met Incheon-born musician Kim Myoung-kil, with whom he formed the soul band ‘Devils’. Playing mainly on the U.S. 8th Army entertainment circuit, the group also dominated music competitions and the club scene. Yon left the band when he was drafted into military service soon after the release of the Devils debut album. As soon as his service was complete, Yon formed and led the Outsiders, a rock band that mixed soul and Latin influences. The outfit’s only album was released in 1975. Yon then went on to join Shin Byoung-ha’s jazz-rock / disco unit, the Four Seasons, while also working on solo material and furthering his career as an arranger. Having built a working relationship with SRB Records at the time, he handled production duties as composer / arranger for various acts such as the folk singer Jung Tae-choon as well as soul-funk singers like Yoon Si-nae and Moon Ji-young. Ever passionate about exploring new music, in 1982 he left behind a promising career as composer / arranger in the domestic gayo scene and went to America to discover a greater world of music. He spent the next 5 years studying jazz and playing local gigs in Hawaii. Upon his return to Korea in 1986, Yon’s broadened musical scope organically found expression on numerous remarkable gayo productions, signaling the start of a new heyday for him. This is plain to see in his work on the albums by various top acts of the time, including In Soon-ee, Lee Eun-ha, Kim Wan-sun, and Kim Beom-ryong. In particular, he demonstrated an unparalleled knack for arranging New Wave-influenced disco tunes as well as ballads that incorporated elements of chamber music. Additionally, since the early 1990s to the early 2000s, Yon has been prolific as a score composer for numerous films and drama series. In 1990, Yon established a musicianship crew of his own, ‘Creation’, which became a steadfast vehicle for him to give form to his musical visions. His jazz-based fusion / new age albums, which threw a fresh new light on Yon and his work, were released during this era. Building on his close working relationship with Oasis Records at the time, in 1991 Yon released his first solo material in 10 years – ‘Mermaid’, while also working as head producer of Shin Hyo-bum’s idiosyncratic jazz-oriented gayo album ‘Jazz: The Outing (1991). Also prolific as an arranger, his career peaked when he participated in hit songs by Lee Moon-sae and Kim Gwang-seok. Ever since the 2000s, Yon has focused mainly on composing scores for drama series. Yon’s extraordinary yet woefully under-documented career saw him pursue a unique musical journey after his beginnings in a soul / rock band in the 70s, after which he infused jazz elements into gayo and realized his greater musical vision. His touch can be found everywhere from 70’s gems to the various gayo hits and score albums of the late 91’s. As such, Yon Seok-won is a mysterious musician whose works are familiar to any gayo lover / collector even while little is known about the man himself. It’s high time for a proper appreciation of Yon and his work.

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P.T. HOUSE

Big World

18,99 €*