Organic Grooves 6342 Items

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Soul Brother)

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The sole album released in 1974 from this almighty group of nine musicians lead by Chicago native Danny Leake continues to turn up in the hands of the most determined collectors for good reason. Formed in the most unlikely of circumstances as a group of American military workers stationed in Germany, the band made one dazzling leap onto the frontline of soul before promptly disbanding and never looking back. As with all records that get marked with the coveted 'rare' status, what we don't know about the record outweighs what we do, but as the needle fits the groove on album opener "You Keep Coming Back," and the vocal and instrumental harmonies build into a frenzy, the addictive joy of the record takes hold for repeated listens. P-vine is delighted to be bringing this album back from the vaults for a limited pressing fitted with a unique Japanese obi strip.

After the opener rich with soul, "No More City, No More Country" changes pace with a psychedelic funk jam that blossoms into a piece of spiritual jazz and social commentary of 70s America. "Windy C" is an album highlight and kicks off the B-side with a lost funk classic where the individual talents of Steve Maxwell's organ playing, Leake's guitar and John Jackson's percussion all combine to make the deftest of touches count. The wealth of compositional talent behind the album contributes to its varied sound, and the might behind Marvin Daniels' vocals and trumpet playing joins Leake on the songwriting credits with producer Rick Hartung. Leake would later make his name as the trusted sound engineer of Stevie Wonder, but his roots as the mythical bandleader of 100% Pure Poison lives on in the books of rare record folklore.

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100% Pure Poison

Coming right at you

20,99 €*

LP | 1976 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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rare groove classic !

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1619 Bad Ass Band

38,99 €*

Nothing Can Stop My Loving You / Step Out

Release: 1976 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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To single out a release in catalogue of the 70s famed ‘tax scam’ label TSG is a hard ask - the level of quality remained both consistently and inexplicably high during its two years of operation. Thus calling 1619 Bad Ass Band’s 1976 self-titled album a stand-out release doesn’t honour the spirit of the catalogue, and yet, by all accounts, everything about this monolithic funk and soul unit is striking.

Lead by bandleader Khalid Abdul Shalid, album opener “Love to Love” beats down the door with a pulsating funk jam, snarling boy-girl vocal comradery and segues into the mellower reverb-soaked soul track “I Am Mine”. Phyllis Harris, sister of band bassist Carl Harris, takes over as the lead vocalist soon after, and shines on baroque pop-infused album highlight “Just for You”. She later delivers a knock-out vocal performance on the moving soul ballad “Rain (Always Finds Me Crying)”. The band depart on “Nobody” in the same way as they arrive with more stellar funk grooves and call-and-response unity.

Prices on the second-hand market for the original LP and 1978 Graham International reissue have priced out virtually everyone interested in the release for decades. For its first widely available release, P-vine is thrilled to be reissuing the album on LP fitted with an iconic Japanese obi strip.

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1619 Bad Ass Band

7" | 1976 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

19,99 €*

LP | 1980 | DE | Original (Autobahn)

Release: 1976 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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From mellow crossover soul to furious heavy funk, all the way to sweet ballads, the self titled LP from 1619 Bad Ass Band has it all! We’ve taken Nothing Can Stop My Loving You and Step Out from the LP to cut a seven inch single!

Long considered by crate diggers to be rare even among the ultra rare TSG records, 1619 Bad Ass Band’s self-titled album is like catnip for rare groove collectors! From the mellow crossover soul, furious funk, sweet ballads, and everything in between, we’ve selected mid-tempo dance number “Nothing Can Stop My Loving You” and heavy funk number “Step Out” (famously sampled by DJ Shadow) to be cut on 7 inch 45rpm vinyl!

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2 plus 1

Easy Come, Easy Go

4,99 €*

Sunday Night I Just Got Layed (Sugar Hips)

Release: 1980 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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24-7

12" | 1988 | US | Original (Lucky Star)

Release: 1988 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1972 | TR | Reissue (Ada Müzik)

3 Hür El

3 Hür El Volume 1

23,99 €*

LP | 1974 | TR | Reissue (Ada Müzik)

Release: 1972 / TR – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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3 Hürel is a folk-rock and psychedelic-rock band consisting of 3 brothers from Trabzon, a northern city in Turkiye, who gained fame in the early 1970s with their authentic music and hippie outfits. Thisis their first album compiled from 45 rpm singles. The original release date was 1972. The band's guitarist uses a self-made double-handled guitar and reed instrument, which has become a symbol of the band in concerts. What makes the band special is its groovy guitar tone and excellent bass guitar and percussion technique. They have become one of the most important representatives of psychedelic-rock in Turkiye. "Aşk Davası", "Haram", "Pembelikler" and "Madalyonun Ters Yüzü" are their most popular songs.

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3 Hür El

Hur El Arsiv

26,99 €*

LP | 1982 | EU | Original (Lotus Eye Music)

Release: 1974 / TR – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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3 Hürel is a folk rock and psychedelic rock band consisting of 3 brothers from Trabzon, a northern city in Turkiye. The band's guitarist uses a self-made double-handled guitar and reed instrument, which has become a symbol of the band in concerts. What makes the band special is its groovy guitar tone and excellent bass guitar and percussion technique. They have become one of the most important representatives of psychedelic rock in Turkiye. This album was first released in 1974. "Sevenler Aglarmış", "Yara", "Gönül Sabreyle Sabreyle", "Canım Kurban" are their most popular songs

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3Rasa

Universal Forum

Release: 1982 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie, Pop

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Because Of Money / Obi Ye Saa Wui

3rd Generation Band

7" | 1973 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Doon Chang / Gee How I Miss You

Release: 1973 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two tasty tunes from Ghana in the seventies! Worth every single penny!

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4 Jades

7" | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Cin Town)

17,09 €* 17,99 € -5%

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1987 | DE | Original (10)

52nd Street

I'll Return

Release: 1987 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Demon)

8th Day

25,99 €*

What Freedom Means / Tenderly

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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1970s Detroit American funk-soul group signed to Invictus, part of the legendary HDH label group (Holland- Dozier- Holland), who helped define the iconic Motown sound. Reissued with original artwork, printed inner sleeve and pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl

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A.M. Muhammad

7" | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Rain&Shine)

LP | 1979 | JP | Original (Capitol)

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Recorded in 1980, four years after the seminal ‘Open Your Heart’, Ishola Muhammad recorded what he describes as “The funkiest, most exciting session I had done, and the drummer, a white guy whose name I don’t recall either, was “the best””.
The idea that, "responsibility is what freedom means", came from a speech given by, the late, Imam W.D. Mohammed, leader of the, then, American Muslim Mission. “Subsequently, I chose to use the pseudonym, A.M. Muhammad, which was a play on the American Muslim Mission acronym, AMM. Since the speech was heralded and echoed throughout the community and around the country, I hoped the song would catch on, but it didn't.
40 years later, and “What Freedom Means” is now hot in demand with spins by top DJs across the globe.
Support from Tone B. Nimble.

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A Taste Of Honey

Another Taste

16,99 €*

12" | 1982 | NL | Original (Capitol)

Release: 1979 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A Taste Of Honey

We've Got The Groove

Release: 1982 / NL – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Jazz Room)

Abacothozi

Thema Maboneng

31,99 €*

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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14,99 €*

Release: 1979 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Japanese pressing with OBI and innersleeve.

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12,99 €*

Release: 1979 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie, Pop

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Release: 1979 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie, Pop

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Release: 1979 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Super Trouper = スーパー・トゥルーパー

LP | 1980 | JP | Original (Discomate)

Release: 1980 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Japanese pressing without OBI. Cover with bumped corner

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LP | 1979 | US | Original (Atlantic)

Voulez-Vous

Release: 1979 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Polar)

Voulez-Vous

12" | 1986 | DE | Original (Blue Turtle)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Still sealed. 2011 reissue.

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Abby Baker

Me And Mrs. Jones

Release: 1986 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Good News From Africa Black Vinyl Edition

Abdullah Ibrahim

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Enja)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Spiritmuse)

Abdullah Sami

Peace Of Time

36,99 €*

LP | 1975 | PL | Original (Polskie Nagrania Muza)

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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An ultra-rare, spiritual jazz Holy Grail from Abdullah Mudon Sami and
New York’s & Chicago’s late 70s underground jazz scene, that has acquired
mythical status.

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Adam Makowicz

Live Embers

Release: 1975 / PL – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1978 | US | Original (Cotillion)

ADC Band

Long Stroke

LP | 1982 | DE | Original (Cotillion)

Release: 1978 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: G+

Writing on cover. Upper cover seam is split.
Record has some hairlines and a few superficial scratches.

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ADC Band

Roll With The Punches

Release: 1982 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1982 | US | Original (Cotillion)

ADC Band

Roll With The Punches

Release: 1982 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Ultimo Tango)

Adelhard Roidinger

Computer & Project I

22,99 €*

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Kalita)

Adelle First

Don't Give Up

17,99 €*

LP | 1973 | JP | Reissue (CBS/Sony)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kalita are excited to announce the first ever official reissue of Adelle First's highly sought-after 1986 12" South African boogie single 'Don't Give Up'!

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Aerosmith

40,99 €*

12" | 1984 | FR | Original (RCA)

Release: 1973 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

Vinyl is close to NM. Tiny wear. OBI is missing. 1975 reissue.

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Agents Aren't Aeroplanes

The Upstroke

Release: 1984 / FR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Pop

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LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Far Out)

Agustin Pereyra Lucena

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LP | 1975 | TR | Reissue (İstanbul Plak)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Following Far Out’s reissue of Agustin Pereyra Lucena Quartet’s La Rana, the label continues its memorialisation of the late, great Argentinian guitarist’s music, with the first ever direct from tape, audiophile reissue of Pereyra Lucena’s self-titled debut album from 1970.

One of the outstanding South American guitarists, Agustin Pereyra Lucena commanded a unique position in Latin music history. He hailed from Buenos Aires, but was obsessed with the music of Brazil. A disciple of Antônio Carlos Jobim, Baden Powell and Vinicius De Moraes, the nature of Agustin’s Argentinian roots combined with the nurture of Brazil and its music to give Agustin a sound entirely his own.

After being scouted in a nightclub, by musician and guitar craftsman Jorge Demonte, Agustin was invited for an audition at Argenitinian label Tonodisc. Before he knew it, aged 22, he was in the studio recording his first album.

Agustin enlisted fellow Argentinian Brazilophiles Mario "Mojarra" Fernandez who played bass and drummer Enrique "Zurdo" Roizner. He had first heard the duo backing Vinicius de Moraes, Toquinho and Maria Creuza on their legendary La Fusa live album, also recorded in Buenos Aires. For vocals, Agustin brought in his old friend, a French teacher called Helena Uriburu, who at the time had (unbelievably) never sung in a studio before.

The atypical bossas and spiritual swinging sambas, composed by many of Agustin’s aforementioned heroes, were elevated to new heights by Agustin’s dazzling arrangements and phenomenal guitar playing. The almost cosmic reaches Agustin achieved with his sound are balanced against the stylish sophistication and breezy nature of the music.

Moments of calm serenity include Agustin’s own composition “Nina No Divagues”, Durval Ferreira and Pedro Camargo’s “Chuva” and the Brazilian bossa classic “Tristeza Nos Dois”, which feels like it draws equally upon exotica and early library records. Accompanied by Roizner’s shuffling samba jazz drums, opener “O Astronauta” is Agustin’s cover of the Brazilian guitar standard composed by Baden Powell. Another Baden Powell classic, “Consolacao” is an extended full-band set, which features Agustin’s crisp guitar dancing around a hypnotic rhythm section. Upright bass is swapped out for a big, round-sounding electric one, which sits loud in the mix for almost seven minutes of deep, groovy, distinctively early-seventies magic.

Agustin passed away in 2019, and it is only in recent years that he is starting to gain his plaudits as one of South America’s greats. On the liner notes of the album Vinicius De Moraes writes: “I think I never saw, with the exception of Baden Powell and Toquinho, anyone more linked to his instrument than Agustín Pereyra Lucena. It would give the impression that if the guitar were taken away from him, he would fade into music as one dies from the amputation of an arm.”

Agustin Pereyra Lucena will be released on audiophile vinyl LP, CD and digitally on the 26th January 2024 via Far Out Recordings.

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Ajda Pekkan

Hos Gör Sen

22,99 €*

Release: 1975 / TR – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1976 | FR | Reissue (Wewantsounds)

Akiko Yano = Akiko Yano

Japanese Girl

36,99 €*

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Bring It Back)

Release: 1976 / FR – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie, Pop

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Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

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Akin Nathan's Ijama

Sweet Country

29,99 €*

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Tokuma)

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First time repressed since 1982, Akin Nathan was a seasoned session saxophonist who featured on several albums but was chiefly known for his tenure with Sonny Okosuns' Ozziddi during the group's most productive period in the 70s & 80s. Nathan's Ijama 1982 solo outing Sweet Country, includes drummer Geoffrey Omadehbo, guitarist Brother Didi Lead, bass guitarist Yakubu Daniel, keyboard player Johnny Woode, trumpet Big John Oaikhena & piano Brother Francky Ntoh Song. Featured cuts are K'ale San Wa, Congratulation & Free Namibia. Played by dearly beloved luminaries such as Tone Nimble, Ge-ology, Sadar Bahar & Charlie Dark.

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Akio Niitsu

I/O(I･O)

36,99 €*

Akira Ishikawa Count Buffalo Jazz And Rock Band

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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(Japanese pressing, Official reissue) Brilliant synth prog weirdness from the late 1970s Tokyo. Recorded by the guitarist Akio Niitsu who was compared, not without reason, to Manuel Göttsching. Niitsu has a fairly small discography of only three full-length albums, but his second one - “Pet Step” - was on Tomita’s label and supposedly with the involvement of Haruomi Hosono (this is according to Chee Shimizu who lists it in his “Obscure Music”).

Akio Niitsu's first album, "i/o(i･o)" released in 1978, was produced in a homemade studio that had been converted from a storeroom in his home, and he spent three years doing everything from composition to engineering by himself, using overdubbed guitar recordings. 's first analog re-release has been decided.As a guitar multi-recording album, the idea was realized six years earlier than the album "e2-e4" released in 1984 by Manuel Göttsching, the central figure of "Ash La Tempel", but it was too early. A hidden experimental/ambient gem!The paradoxical sound that makes you feel as if you are lost deep in a labyrinthine forest, combined with Tadanori Yokoo's artwork, is a piece that allows you to enjoy Akio Niitsu's worldview with your ears and eyes.

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Bakishinba: Memories Of Africa Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Cinedelic)

Akira Ishikawa & His Count Buffalos

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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An ambitious, brand new album has reached the Japanese jazz scene. It is ‘Bakimba – Memories of Africa.’” This is how Akira Ishikawa Count Buffalo Jazz AND Rock BAND’s album was advertised by the Japanese press in 1970. The Japanese jazz artists were bravely approaching the rock scene, and their choice became an inspiration to jazz-rock groups like Takeshi Inomata & Sound Limited, Jiro Inagaki and Soul Media, and more. The blending between jazz and rock was born in the United States, thanks to Miles Davis and orchestras like Blood Sweat and Tears and Chicago. This movement resulted in the empowerment of jazz and in the birth of a new musical genre: a perfect mix of jazz, latin influences, and rock. Akira Ishikawa and Count Buffalo’s jazz-rock band remind of Santana in the way they embody these energies in their album “Bakimba.” Yet, at the same time, they give life to even more impressive musical compositions. This is also thanks to Hiromasa Suzuki’s innovative electric piano. Often defined as a jazz-rock band, Count Buffalo scales new heights in the context of jazz thanks to the strong rock influences that characterize this work.

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African Rock

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Cinedelic Orient Series)

25,99 €*

Akira Ishikawa & His Count Buffalos

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Japanese jazz drummer Akira Ishikawa has recorded countless albums with the band Count Buffalos, though few are quite as revered and sought-after as 1971 set African Rock. Of his albums, this is certainly the most dazzling and impactful, flawlessly produced. More than "African rock" it is psychedelic spiritual jazz with funky veins; the set is a brilliant blend of Akira Ishikawa's favorite styles with juicy, tribal and deep percussive elements - his drums are flanked by Kenji Shiraishi's marimba and Masami Kawahara's percussion - which in some moments they recall Fela Kuti (see the superb "Animals / Mnama") and in many other the electric Miles Davis. He bring a completely new global sound to his music with the inclusion of the electronic component with the ‘ tabbing' Kimio Mizutani's guitar solos and electric piano accompaniment by the great Hiromasa 'Colgen’ Suzuki (also on acoustic piano and composition). Undoubtedly one of the best records produced in Japan in the 70s. Unmissable!

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Electrum Clear Orange Vinyl Edition

LP | 1970 | JP | Reissue (Victor Entertainment / Hmv)

47,99 €*

Himawari Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1970 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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In 1970, amidst the height of the jazz-rock era, Akira Ishikawa captured the chaotic atmosphere of the time and ventured into what could be called "jazz beyond." This album, Electrum, represents the moment when Ishikawa cut most deeply and incisively into jazz. Amid a sharpened groove, musicians ascended to new heights, competing fiercely. The epic "Electrum," the complexly intersecting vectors of "Revulsion," and the beautifully serene "Speak Under My Breath" are pieces that demand attention for their density and intensity. The participation of two genius pianists and composers/arrangers, Masahiko Satoh and Hiromasa Suzuki, is also noteworthy. This album, hailed as Ishikawa's greatest work, is revived here as part of Victor's series. Text by Yusuke Ogawa (universounds / Deep Jazz Reality)

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Akira Mitake

LP | 1987 | JP | Reissue (HMV Record Shop)

42,99 €*

Release: 1987 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soundtrack of the documentary program for Japanese art history, “Japan: Its Heart and Form” which was aired on NHK educational channel from 1987 to 1988. Akira Mitake worked on it, and after the dissolution of Ippudo, he produced music for the media and provided music to many artists, mainly pop music. It’s an electronic work that expresses the silence, space, romance reminiscent of Japanese spirit. The entire contents has a mysterious atmosphere, “Yasha” and “Keisetsu” are particularly captivating, evoking the beauty of Japan. Truly amazing piece left by the talent behind Masami Tsuchiya, who can be interpreted as ambient music.

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LP | 1978 | JP | Original (CBS/Sony)

Casino

20,99 €*

Release: 1978 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1978 | US | Original (Columbia)

Casino

Release: 1978 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Speakers Corner)

Casino

33,99 €*

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Master of the strings, Al Di Meola, who turn his back on over-ambitious manual dexterity as in "Elegant Gypsy" to concentrate more on musical substance, demonstrates his intensive work with the material in the follow-up album "Casino". For example in "Egyptian Danza", an amalgamation of melodies which circle around one another and evoke with light electronics the contrasting worlds of the Orient, Occident and New World. A far sharper sound is conjured up in "Chasin‘ The Voodoo", which escalates to an extremely tightly-knit continuous fire, infused with the maestro‘s familiar guitar sound. Di Meola - with himself alone - combines the idea of multiple rhythms and parts: In the "Fantasia Suite For Two Guitars", four miniatures with percussive zapateado and whirling flamenco, he accompanies himself thanks to multi-tracking. All great stuff, but the best comes last: in the lengthy title number "Casino" all powers come together to create a magnificent performance with varying tempos, layered patterns, deceptive metrical changes and, of course, guitar playing of the highest order.

This Speakers Corner LP was remastered using pure analogue components only, from the master tapes through to the cutting head. More information under www.pure-analogue.com.
All royalties and mechanical rights have been paid.

Recording: May - September 1977 at Electric Lady Studios, New York, by Dave Palmer
Production: Al Di Meola

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LP | 1985 | US | Original (Manhattan)

Cielo E Terra

15,99 €*

Release: 1985 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1982 | US | Original (Columbia)

Electric Rendezvous

12,99 €*

Release: 1982 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Terre Haute Pressing.

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LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (CBS)

Elegant Gypsy

LP | 1985 | US | Original (Manhattan)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Al Di Meola Project

Soaring Through A Dream

7,99 €*

Release: 1985 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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2LP | 1980 | JP | Original (CBS/Sony)

19,99 €*

Release: 1980 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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2LP | 1980 | JP | Original (CBS/Sony)

14,99 €*

Release: 1980 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

No Obi, with insert. Cover has light foxing.

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2LP | 1980 | US | Original (Columbia)

14,99 €*

Release: 1980 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1980 | JP | Original (CBS/Sony)

49,99 €*

Release: 1980 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

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LP | 1982 | JP | Original (CBS/Sony)

Tour De Force - "Live"

Release: 1982 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

No obi.

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LP | 1973 | US | Original (Hi)

Call Me

7,99 €*

Release: 1973 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: G+, Cover: G

Cover with strong ring wear on the front and back, stuffed corners, a bent corner and long seam split on the bottom! Vinyl shows many scratches!

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LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Fat Possum)

Explores Your Mind

39,99 €*

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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1974's Al Green Explores Your Mind (originally released on HI Records) continues the Mitchell and Green uptempo groovy hard soul alliance. Although more mellow than Green's previous releases, this album reflects only in part the changes Willie Mitchell had begun to weave into his music, giving his productions a lighter feel. This is because Al Green is unique and his style can't be confused with anyone else, no matter what producers do to the arrangements. Contains the classic "Take Me To The River," later also recorded by the Talking Heads and the sentimental "School Days."

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LP | 1976 | US | Original (Hi)

Full Of Fire

Release: 1976 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1985 | US | Original (A&M)

He Is The Light

Release: 1985 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

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I'm Still In Love With You

LP | 1972 | US | Original (Hi)

30,99 €*

Release: 1972 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: G+, Cover: VG

Original US PH-Philips Pressing. Seam split.

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I'm Still In Love With You 50th Anniversary Edition

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Fat Possum)

33,99 €*

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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AL GREEN's magnum opus and one of soul music’s finest moments. By the time I’m Still In Love With You was released in 1972, the Al Green/Willie Mitchell Hi Records team was a well-oiled hit-making machine. With one number one hit under his belt, this album put Green right back at the top of the charts with hits like “Look What You Done For Me” and “Love And Happiness.” Essential vinyl for any collection!

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Love and Happiness / Take Me To The River

12" | 1976 | US (London)

13,99 €*

Release: 1976 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ take me to the river

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LP | 1987 | US | Original (A&M)

Soul Survivor

LP | 1979 | US | Original (Classic Jazz)

Release: 1987 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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saw cut. Original US R-RCA Indianapolis Pressing.

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Al Grey

Grey's Mood

Release: 1979 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1972 | JP | Reissue (Jazz Historical)

Al Haig

Jazz Will-O-The-Wisp

13,99 €*

LP | 1989 | JP | Original (DIW)

Release: 1972 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Al Haig

Today!

LP | 1979 | US | Original (ABC)

Release: 1989 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Al Hudson & The Partners

Happy Feet

Release: 1979 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1979 | DE | Original (MCA)

Al Hudson & The Partners

Happy Feet

5,59 €* 7,99 € -30%

Release: 1979 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1980 | GDR | Original (AMIGA)

Release: 1980 / GDR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1984 | US | Original (Warner Bros.)

High Crime

4,99 €*

Release: 1984 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1984 | US | Original (Warner Bros.)

High Crime

Release: 1984 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1985 | EU | Original (WEA)

In London

Release: 1985 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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LP | 1985 | YU | Original (Suzy)

In London

Release: 1985 / YU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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LP | 1986 | US | Original (Warner Bros.)

L Is For Lover

Release: 1986 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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US original.
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LP | 1980 | US | Original (Warner Bros.)

This Time

Release: 1980 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | JP | Original (Reprise)

We Got By

12" | 1985 | DE | Original (Polydor)

Release: 1975 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Al Jarreau With Shakatak

Day By Day

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 1985 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Al Johnson

Peaceful

31,99 €*

LP | 1978 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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American R&B and soul singer and producer Al Johnson debuted as lead singer of The Unifics in the mid 60's and enjoyed a successful career as songwriter and producer after leaving the group. He is also well known as a producer of Terry Huff's classic album The Lonely One.

His first album Peaceful was released from a minor label called Marina Records in 1978 and was produced by Lloyd Price who is the singer that had some R&B hit songs in the 50's. In addition, thanks to the skillful supporting musicians such as Bernard Purdie on drums, Leo Nocentelli from The Meters on guitar, the album is an aural delight with soulful gems from start-to-finish.

Although it's less known than his 2nd full length Back For More which was produced by Norman Connors, P-vine believes this album will strike a chord with R&B lovers. Includes Japanese OBI-strip!

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Al Johnson

Peaceful

The Al Jolson Collection - 20 Golden Greats

Release: 1978 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Al Jolson

LP | 1985 | IT | Reissue (Deja Vu)

Release: 1985 / IT – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Al 'Man' Muntzie And The Embraceables

Die Happy / Die Happy (Instrumental) Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

15,99 €*

Al 'Man' Muntzie And The Embraceables

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Official Mr Bongo Soul Reissue We stumbled onto Al Muntzie's under the radar soul beauty 'Die Happy' after conducting an interview with Joe Quarterman for a feature on our website. It got us salivating about the prospect of further productions, which Joe had recorded, but had perhaps been overlooked. 'Die Happy' was originally released in 1976 and was the only release on S.B. Moon Records. The record has a crossover vibe as it sits beautifully between modern soul, funk, and proto-disco. Initial research didn't shed much light onto the background of the song. The trail was sparse, other than the record appearing on the sales list of rare-soul collectors and record dealers. So we decided to go back to the source and find out about the record directly from Joe himself. "I met Al Muntzie through my bass guitar player, Elliot Adams. Elliot informed me that Al was looking for a song that was funky and suitable for a group. At that time, 1976 - 79, I had written the words and melody to 'Die Happy" and Elliot cranked out a mean bass part that gave the song life. He should be credited as co-writer for his outstanding bass part. At this time my band, FreeSoul, had dis-banded and worked as sideman musicians. Elliot and I made a demo of the song on a cassette and we let Al Muntzie hear it: he liked it. We set a recording date at the Omega Recording Studio in northern Virginia. We used a combination of two bands; FreeSoul and Experience Unlimited (eu). Al sang lead vocal and me and the Embracebles did the background vocals. Al was very cooperative and did not say much during the session. He followed my direction and got the job done. The session took all day into the late evening hours where we mixed and mastered the tune to perfection. We had a good time creating this work of art." We are forever thankful to Joe for giving us the opportunity to present this fantastic production by Al, Elliot, and Joe, and to give it the new lease of life, which it rightfully deserves.

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Die Happy / Die Happy (Instrumental) Red Vinyl Edition

7" | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

17,99 €*

LP | 1976 | US | Original (Playboy)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Al Wilson

I've Got A Feeling

Release: 1976 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Weighing In Record Store Day 2023 Orange Vinyl Edition

Al Wilson

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Reel Music)

32,99 €*

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Souffle Continu)

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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1500 pressed. Following his million-selling hit “Show and Tell”, Al Wilson went on to release this second Rocky Road record in 1973. With a host of different producers contributing to these works, Weighing In is a predominantly smooth soul album infused with Al Wilson’s famed gritty soul vocals and an essence of ‘60s rock.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this record is reissued here on heavyweight orange vinyl.

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Alain Bellaiche

Sea Fluorescent

23,99 €*

12" | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Blanco Y Negro)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First ever reissue of highly sought after french jazz funk fusion nugget from Alain Bellaïche featuring, Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra), John Hicks (Strata-East) & Fabiano (Fabiano Orchestra).

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Alan Barry

Tell Me The Reason

26,99 €*

Alan Hawkshaw & Brian Bennett

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally released on Discomagic in 1988, probably it’s one of the last italo disco classics tracks from the 80s. The track was composed by Fred Ventura (not performed) and Gianfranco Bortolotti (Media Records).Very energetic track with a unique structure in its genre, more clubby than an italo classic track. A unique fantastique lead melted into a likely trancy bassline. Dub version a bit more clubby on b-side.

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Synthesizer And Percussion

LP | 1974 | UK | Reissue (Be With)

Alan Parker & Madeline Bell

Release: 1974 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Released in the same year as Synthesis over on KPM, 1974’s Synthesizer and Percussion is its essential companion piece. “This record features the many distinctive sounds of the ARP Synthesizer plus percussion in various moods and tempos” is the even more underwhelming than usual library record sales pitch for Alan Hawkshaw and Brian Bennett’s second collection of what is basically minimal G-funk, with overtones of primitive acid house. This is ridiculously good.

This is one of Hawkshaw and Bennett’s wilder joints and aeons ahead of its time. Bennett’s tough drums provide the underpinnings for the prominent bass, keys and bubbling synths high up in the mix, alongside Hawkshaw’s deranged clavinet-funk-rock. There are heavenly break loops galore.

Opener "Mon Amour" is ultra-smooth funk, all inter-weaving melodic lines whilst the seminal "Oddball" is an incredible hard electro strut with a knocking break. "Mile High Swinger" is a tranquil Spaghetti Western whistling theme over double tempo rhythmic movement and the pulsating "Auto Pilot" has a percussive groove elevated by electric piano and synthesizer. Check "Driving Force”, “Home Run” and "Pacesetter" for electroid prog-funk dripped in acid squelch.

All five final tracks are beatless synth workouts, because they can.

As with all ten re-issues, the audio for Synthesizer and Percussion comes from the original analogue tapes and has been remastered for vinyl by Be With regular Simon Francis. We’ve taken the same care with the sleeves, handing the reproduction duties over to Richard Robinson, the current custodian of KPM’s brand identity.

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The Voice Of Soul

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Be With)

2LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Mobile Fidelity)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Veteran library musician Alan Parker recorded with session vocalist Madeline Bell for his Themes International Music label and the result was 1976’s The Voice of Soul.

The sensational uptempo dancer “That’s What Friends Are For” is probably the most well known track on the record, and is a big hit on the rare groove scene, but it is by no means an anomaly. The Voice of Soul is essentially a perfect, sophisticated soul album with heaps of swagger and sass from beginning to end. Its once generic-sounding title is now deservedly definitive.

And the whole LP oozes sex. It oozes sex so much that it could have soundtracked a period porn film. Indeed, parts of it did. “Love Is All” and “You’ve Got What It Takes” both featured on the infamously banned Pretty Peaches from the same year.

As is usual with library records, The Voice of Soul was hard to get even when it was first released. It’s next to impossible now. So here’s your opportunity to own what is in our opinion one of the finest rare soul LPs of the late 70s, and a superb example of Madeline Bell’s superlative vocal talents.

But that’s not the whole story. As well as pitching the record as “a varied selection of modern female vocal features which are equally suitable for background or radio programme usage”, the original release notes go on to explain that “the corresponding backing tracks are issued on TIM 1022 The Sound of Soul. Therefore it is possible to edit from vocal to instrumental version and vica versa where commentary or scene changes occur.”

So yes, all of the backing tracks from The Voice of Soul were released as The Sound of Soul, and we couldn’t re-issue one without re-issuing the other.

As with all ten re-issues, the audio for The Voice of Soul comes from the original analogue tapes and has been remastered for vinyl by Be With regular Simon Francis. We’ve taken the same care with the sleeves, handing the reproduction duties over to Richard Robinson, the current custodian of KPM’s brand identity.

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Alan Parsons Project

Eye In The Sky

85,99 €*

Between Today And Yesterday

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180g 2LP 45rpm Gatefold Sleeve

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Alan Price

LP | 1974 | FR | Original (Warner Bros.)

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Be With)

Release: 1974 / FR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

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Alan Tew

Drama Suite Part I

29,99 €*

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Be With)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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It's the pair you've all been waiting for! FINALLY!

Alan Tew's driving jazz-rock, sleuth-funk masterpiece, Drama Suite Part I is finally reissued to sate your appetites for arguably the very best library two-parter in existence. If you don’t know, get to know. Originally released in 1976 but wonderfully timeless, Drama Suite Part I is at the top of every library funk collectors' list. It's easy to see why...

Racing out the gate, the gritty crime funk of "The Detectives" makes for a thrilling, wild ride. A dramatic action theme, it's packed with strident playing and bags of attitude. There follows 10 (ten!) drama-tinged, horn-heavy, wah-wah-laced, conga-enhanced, synth-riddled links for neat segues and maximum funk fever. "Helicop" is another fast paced and energetic dramatic action background with great breaks and horns. "The Big One (Prelude)" has an ace bassline and creeps along superbly to create expectation and contains an amazing rolling piano loop that just stops you dead in your tracks. It's all building to "The Big One", a driving, dramatic, full-band action with fantastic funk breaks, heavy horns and *that* piano refrain. It was sampled by Jay-Z, and you can't really blame him, can you? The brief, tense "Headlights" and (even briefer) burner "The Burn" add some - you guessed it - deep drama over insistent rhythms to close out Side A.

Flip over for "The Detectives (Slow Version)", a relaxed, thoughtful version featuring synths. You might recognise it as being sampled by Domo Genesis and Evidence for "Tallulah" from their brilliant collaboration a few years ago. "The Detectives (Interlude)" is another slow, pensive version featuring electric piano and a trombone solo in the centre section. There follows 6 further links, Detectives versions essentially, with guitars, electric pianos, flugelhorns - all very cool and relaxed rhythms. The strutting majesty of big-time highlight "The Build Up" is next. It's a medium-slow drama background with occasional light statements of The Detectives theme peppered throughout. Nice. The fantastically-titled "Snout" is a slow, tense background theme which features a repetitive guitar figure with alto flutes over the top. The tense, stabby funk of "The Prowler" rounds out proceedings, with nervous figures over a slow, insistent cymbal beat.

As with all of our KPM re-issues, the audio for Drama Suite Part I comes from the original analogue tapes and has been remastered for vinyl by Be With regular Simon Francis. And as usual, the sleeve reproduction duties were handed over to Richard Robinson, the current custodian of KPM’s brand identity. We're not quite sure what else to say about this landmark record, other than, GET IT!

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Alan Tew

Drama Suite Part II

29,99 €*

LP | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Our Swimmer)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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It's the pair you've all been waiting for! FINALLY!

Alan Tew's Drama Suite Part II. What can we really say? Honestly? We guess the first thing that strikes you is how clean the drums are. Almost impossibly slick but dripping so, so heavy with the neck-snapping funk you'd expect from perhaps the most sought-after library funk set of them all! The cheapest on Discogs is, currently, £1300+. Now's your chance to remedy that. If you know, you know. And we think you know...

"The Rub" is a cool, low-slung heavy-funk roller with relaxed brass and alto flute phrases. Up next, "Money Runner" is another edgy funk glider, its easy-tempo moving in harmony with slinky rhythmic riffs and featuring a seemingly ad-libbed electric piano solo. Strutting along after, "White Elephant Walk" is another laconic, deeply stoned walking theme with electric piano and alto flutes. There follows a couple of brief "walking" links before the brilliantly tense "Master Plan" slowly builds. Expectancy grows to the main theme around a minute in and then a melodic theme builds slightly to the 3 minute mark before floating down gradually and elegantly to its climax. It's utterly fantastic. The smoky, after-hours "Night Watch" is a slow, cool gem featuring alto flutes and synths.

Now we're talking, "The Fence (a)" is just sensational and worth buying this album all on its own. It's likely the reason you're here, anyway. Another impossibly funky, slow and easy tempo with a bass riff to die for, dramatic guitar with gorgeous electric piano and alto flute phrases. It was sampled for "Action Satisfaction" by J5, way way back. "The Fence (b)" is a slower, more deliberate version of the previous heater, but it's no less essential. Indeed, it's absolutely jaw-drooping. Closing out this remarkable side, "Surveillance" is another horizontal masterpiece of relaxed yet dramatic jazz-funk. Vibes ad-lib in centre section and give you an idea of how Roy Ayers making library funk in the mid-late 70s might've sounded. Sensational.

Flip over for "Total Silence", a near-beatless and understated scene-setter featuring neat interplay of guitar and synthesizer themes over bass and hi-hats. The slow "Eyes" follows, a brief gem with subdued electric piano solo and a light climax. The fantastic "Drama Backcloth (1a)" is up next, a repetitive piano and bass refrain with guitar figures over the top. Its creeping crime-funk vibe was pilfered for "Outta Town Shit" by Ghostface Killah in 2006. "Drama Backcloth (1b)" is a short, subdued version without the guitar figure. "Drama Backcloth (2)" features an expectant, background marimba figure over light rhythm whilst the cool "Drama Backcloth (3)" centres around a relaxed riff and the angular "Drama Backcloth (4)" presents eerie progressions with piano interjections. It's decidedly non-rhythmic!

We're then onto 14 (!) different half-minute "Scenechanges", all jazzy and funky, some cool and dramatic, some slow and rhythmic. All ace and groove-fuelled. The aptly-titled "Final Statement" closes proceedings, a slow, pensive theme on guitar joined by cool brass and a solo trumpet to its climax.

As with all of our KPM re-issues, the audio for Drama Suite Part II comes from the original analogue tapes and has been remastered for vinyl by Be With regular Simon Francis. And as usual, the sleeve reproduction duties were handed over to Richard Robinson, the current custodian of KPM’s brand identity. We're not quite sure what else to say about this landmark record, other than, GET IT!

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Albert Ayler Quartet

The Hilversum Session