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Yacht Soul - The Cover Versions 2

CD | 2023 | EU | Original (Too Slow To Disco)

Pointer Sisters / Drifters

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Welcome Back, friends, to the Yacht Soul cruise that never ends! This theme, explored at length in the previous installment of this series, is a fertile one that just keeps on giving, and give it certainly does on the tracks we have dug up for your perusal, enlightenment, edification and enjoyment on Yacht Soul 2. For those just joining us, the concept here concerns R&B and soul artists mining the songbooks of their white contemporaries for cover versions that serve the dual purposes of potentially garnering some crossover radio airplay as well as introducing great songs to segments of the listening public who might otherwise miss them. Some of these versions might have come about because they were personal favorites of the artist in question, others might have been strongly suggested by their labels or by the publishing company, but all of them provide an entirely new perspective on what were already fantastic songs to begin with. So there you have it--a further dig into this nebulous concept that reveals more unexpected connections and crossed paths. Understanding the hows and whys of the way these particular covers and collaborations came to be is as fascinating as just enjoying the music itself, and there really is a lot of great music to dig into this time around! We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did putting it together.

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Send Him Back / You Got To Pay Your Dues

7" | 2018 | UK | Reissue (Outta Sight Northern)

Release: 2018 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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I Need You / A Lot Of Love

Shane Martin / Taj Mahal

7" | 2015 | UK | Reissue (Outta Sight Northern)

Release: 2015 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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You Don't Love Me Anymore

Johnny Caswell

7" | 2015 | UK | Reissue (Outta Sight Northern)

Release: 2015 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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You Can't Stop A Man In Love / When You Take Another Chance On Love

Reuben Howell

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Expansion)

Green Onions Clear Vinyl Edtion

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reuben Howell was from Greenwood, Minnesota based mainly in Florida throughout his career. He was the first white soul singer to sign to Motown Records where he recorded two albums. “You Can’t Stop A Man In Love” was also covered by Cark Carlton and The Temptations. The Supremes also recorded it as “You Can’t Stop A Girl In Love”. Both sides of this 7” are in demand. They were originally released together on Motown in 1973. “You Can’t Stop A Man In Love” on its own has sold for over £200, both sides together currently at £300 for a mint copy of these two 70s northern/modern crossover tracks.

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Booker T. & The M.G.'s

LP | 1962 | EU (Destination Moon)

Ordinary Joe / Ordinary Joe

Release: 1962 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The house band at Memphis's legendary Stax Records, Booker T. & the M.G.'s played on some of the most legendary and unforgettable soul recordings in history. Originally released in 1962, the title-track of their debut LP Green Onions is arguably the most recognizable piece of instrumental pop and soul ever to be released; an absolute stone classic of a jam, with Booker T.'s organ at the fore. In addition to being a classic group, Booker T. & the M.G.'s were one of the first soul and rock groups to have both white and black members, and understandably their music is often associated with the Civil Rights Movement that was going on all around them in the American south of the 1960s. Essential American originals from Booker T. & the M.G.'s.

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Terry Callier

7" | 2021 | UK | Reissue (Outta Sight)

Release: 2021 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Love Is Serious Business / Love Is Serious Business

Alfie Davison

7" | 2017 | UK | Reissue (Outta Sight)

Release: 2017 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Blowing My Mind To Pieces / Girl You're My Kind Of Wonderfrul

Bob Relf

7" | 2015 | UK | Reissue (Outta Sight)

Release: 2015 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Barry White And The Atlantics

Tracy (All I Have Is You) / It Hurts Me

7" | 2014 | UK | Reissue (Outta Sight)

Release: 2014 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Dance, Dance, Dance / Seven Days Too Long

The Casualeers

7" | 2013 | UK | Reissue (Outta Sight)

Release: 2013 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Try A Little Harder / You Never Do Right

The Fi-Dels

7" | 2013 | UK | Reissue (Outta Sight)

Release: 2013 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Epsilon)

Dana V Andrews

Mr Justice

LP | 2010 | FR | Original (Trad Vibe)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Dana V Andrews is a man who is still very much in love with music of all types. At 23 years old and far from living a perfect life, his love of music led him to go to Los Angeles, California in 1973 with a talented songwriter in search of fame and fortune. Dana played a role while working on a song and album that was a big hit for the now deceased Mr. Barry White. In 1975 he met David Futch and together they formed a record and publishing company that recorded R&B and Gospel music. One of the gospel Groups, the Highland Park Community Choir out of Highland Park, Michigan had a song nominated for a Grammy Award in 1976.

That same year, Dana V. Andrews recorded two songs titled “Mr. Justice” because he was distressed by the social injustice he saw and still sees in our world. His humble hope was that “Mr. Justice” could be a rallying call for the majority of good people in the world. To unite and vote for responsible, fair, politicians who had helping the people foremost in their hearts. And “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” because he had faith that eventually right will win out over wrong. He still does to this day. He still believes today that when the majority of people stand for righteous justice with genuine love leading the way that governmental bipartisanship will defeat hate, prejudice, and injustice.

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Moar

Tribute To B-Boys

18,39 €* 22,99 € -20%

Keep It Up DJ Koco Edit / Stand Up DJ Kawasaki 45edit

Release: 2010 / FR – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

cover is missing. White vinyl is close to NM. Writing on label sticker. Limited edition.

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Nayutah

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (At Home Sound)

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7" | 2024 | US | Original (Funk Night)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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NAYUTAH's popular songs "keep IT UP" and "stand UP" are re-edited by DJ Koco a.k.a. Shimokita and DJ Kawasaki for this 7inch single!! The A-side features "keep IT UP" updated by the world-renowned DJ Koco a.k.a. Shimokita. The flip side features the new "stand UP" by DJ Kawasaki, who has produced the entire album since Nayutah's debut. This is the 69th release counting from the first AT Home Sound release, NAYUTAH's "girl". A piece overflowing with respect and supreme love for Ryuhei THE MAN.

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The Royal Organ Duo

White Lines / 19.99

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Only You Know What I Like

Eddie Capone's Treatment

12" | 2024 | UK | Original (Freestyle)

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Cat)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Freestyle Records drop another UK boogie 12" rarity from Eddie Capone's Treatment, this time the previously white label-only "Only You Know What I Like" from 1985. Limited to 300 copies worldwide.
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A mainstay of the UK's reggae, soul, funk & rock circuits since the early 1970s, Eddie Capone has played with a diverse and revered collection of acts; Chairmen of the Board, The Foundations, Black Velvet, The Elgins, Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come, Arthur Lee's Love, Billy Preston and Edwin Starr to name but a few. Eddie was also part of short-lived group Casablanca, with David Costa & Barry Clarke of early 70's folk-rockers Trees, signed to Elton John's Rocket Record Company.
Eddie founded the Treatment band in the early 1980s bringing in a revolving cast of singers and players, and created the Treatment Records imprint out of his own Black Rock studio in South East London in 1982. Releasing a string of singles - with efforts from Eddie Capone's Treatment, a side-project with singer Beryl Marsden as Salt & Pepper, and a single from Norwegian group Wave - Treatment Records then followed this up in 1985 with the 12" release of "I Won't Give You Up" with Diane Jones brought in on vocal duties. This received solid support amongst DJs and radio at the time, and was quickly followed with this solid slice of white label-only UK boogie-funk that has since become a favoured deep cut on the selectors circuit.
Treatment Records continued through the 1980s through to early 1990s releasing Eddie's music, both as a solo artist and as part of collaborative side-projects, and Eddie has continued to write, perform and produce music from his home studio right through to the present day. As a committed community figure & activist in South East London, Eddie has since 2014 re-started Treatment Records under the name of 3G Treatment - bringing together three generations of people from the local area to ensure young artists & musicians have access to the expertise and experience of their elders for support and encourage successful careers in the industry.

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Trama

Radio Active White Vinyl Edition

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2020 white vinyl repress.

Just in time for summer! Some serious heat from the darkest corners of the TK Disco vaults, dug up, re-mastered and brought back to life for your listening and dancing pleasure! To say Trama's sole LP is a rarity is an understatement! Released on TK offshoot CAT Records in 1977 it's swaggering street-funk attitude, tight ass rhythm section, blistering arrangements and stellar vocal performances from a young Donna Allen has left beat digging, Soul, Boogie and Disco freaks hot under the collar for over 3 decades! Often selling on-line for tidy sums (£250 +) this LP is a true gem, now is your chance to own a %100 legit, TK Disco sanctioned, vinyl copy of this killer Soul LP. Re-issued just the way it originally came out in 1977, no tricks. Essential!

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Fuzzy Haskins

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Tidal Waves Music)

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Eddie Wilson / Sam Fletcher

Wonderful Night

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Charly)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Chris Clark / The Temptations

Whenever I'm Without You / All I Need Is You To Love

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1978 | US | Original (20th Century Fox)

Barry White The Man

12" | 2021 | EU | Original (Hakuna Kulala)

Release: 1978 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Original US Pitman pressing. Original inner sleeve.

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Oyisse

Elembo EP

Nude And Dangerous / Call Of The Sylva

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Launching Hakuna Kulala's New Club White Label Series, Is Young Congolese, Kampala-Based DJ & Producer Oyisse. Oyisse Drops A Pure Gem Of A Debut Ep Featuring 4 Fresh Tracks Of Slower And Somber Forward-Thinking Club Music Bridging Abstract Electronics, Obscure Gqom And Trap With Various Central African Influences, Rude Esoteric Voices From Congolese Singer, Sekelemebele And A Cascade Of Futurist Imagination. A Clever, Harmonious Balance Of Kicks And Sophisticated Experimentation That Will Grace Our Ears And Bodies On The Floor.

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The Vicious Seeds

7" | 2020 | US | Original (Funk Night)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Coming out of Saint Petersburg, Russia (where Spotify just was legalized this past July), The Vicious Seeds go off on their latest forty-five on the label. “Nude And Dangerous” is a jazz-funk side that throws it back to a time when the bands hit the circuit, dressed sharply, and this music captured people’s emotions. Full of that heavy backbeat/ guitar combination, she’s a mover. More O’Donel Levy with some Little Beaver thrown in, we’ve got a nice injection of vibes in the track too. This elevates it to a higher level. The flip, “Call Of The Sylva” is a bit darker. Still, with that guitar, it’s more cinematic. Think a chase through the city on foot, shot in black and white, weaving in and out of crowds, hiding in doorways, and an eventual escape on the city subway. A cheeky wave and then they’re gone. It’s a second dose of the heavy funk that we can get behind here. Listen to the track below and pre-order from Funk Night after the stream." - Flea Market Funk

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LP | 1974 | JP | Original (20th Century)

I've Got So Much To Give

LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Crows Feet)

Release: 1974 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Japanese pressing with OBI and insert.

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Jack Broadbent

Moonshine Blue

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Romolo Grano & Gianni Oddi

Le Montagne Della Luce

12" | 2019 | EU | Original (Four Flies)

LP | 1973 | US | Original (Chess)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Amazing afro-cinematic funk 12'', perfect for DJs, with 3 previously unreleased cuts, featuring Edda Dell'Orso scat vocals, Oscar Valdambrini's trumpet and Gianni Oddi's funky arrangements. Groovy basslines, dreamy electronics and percussions. A must-have!

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Etta James

Release: 1973 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: G+, Cover: G+

Ike & Tina Turner And The Ikettes

Come Together

LP | 1970 | US | Original (Liberty)

Eddie Palmieri With Harlem River Drive

Release: 1970 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Original US Research Craft Pressing.

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Recorded Live At Sing Sing

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Tico)

LP | 1971 | US | Original (Ode)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

US reissue.

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David T. Walker

My Love Is Your Love / Tell Me It's Just A Rumour

Release: 1971 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Original US Monarch pressing.

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The Isley Brothers

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Judy Freeman & Blackrock / Marshall Hooks

I Know Where You're Coming From / She Is All I Need Pink Vinyl Edtion

7" | 2023 | US | Original (The Preservation Project)

It Happens Every Time/You're Gonna Love Me Baby

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Did you know that Judy Freeman and Blackrock cut more songs than the 4 that were put out in 1971? We know of at least one.

"I Know Where You're Coming From" is a 70s funky Northern Soul masterpiece. We've rescued a lost, never heard before, track by the group for the A-Side here. Fans of their music will immediately connect with this blistering anthemic Northern Soul monster. Go ahead and grab the talcum powder, and prepare to dance up a storm to this one.

We've selected the completely unrelated, previously unreleased Marshall Hooks "She Is All I Need" for the B-Side on this one. A relatively straight ahead Otis Redding-styled Soul original that thumps and a nice compliment to the A-Side. If you aren't familiar, Marshall released one LP on Blue Horizon and a monster R&B 7" in 1965 on the Muriel label.

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Barbara McNair

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Something's Wrong/Do I Love You Indeed I Do

Chris Clark

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Los Saxofonistas Salvajes Volume Iii

Dani Nel.Lo

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Buenritmo)

Show The World Gold Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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The new album by the great Dani Nel·lo is a compilation of the best 11 songs from the two previous volumes of Los Saxophonistas Salvajes, ('El Twister', 'Sassy, 'Hey Chula!', 'Honey White'…), currently out of print on vinyl. It also includes two unreleased tracks: 'Snake Eyes', a song that King Curtis recorded in 1959 with saxophonist Noble Watts, and Jimmy Forrest's 'Night Train Mambo', one of the most covered and played songs in blues jams and at burlesque shows.

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Boo And The Tru-Tones

LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Not Dark Yet)

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It'll All Be Over Opaque Maroon & Transparent Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited edition of 200 copies on golden vinyl.

Reissued for the first time in over 40 years, Show the World is an unrated and relatively unknown soul / reggae album from the Caribbean. Having recently been sampled by Benny The Butcher, collectors and producers are starting to pay attention to what has been an overlooked gem until now. With the album ranging from sweet soul that sounds like it could have been released on Motown in its prime, to funky numbers that could be played in clubs, to reggae that could stand alongside some of the Studio 1 releases, this is sure to please many. No filler.

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The Supreme Jubilees

LP | 1980 | US | Reissue (Light In The Attic)

LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Chess)

Release: 1980 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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New LP Color Edition pressed on opaque maroon & transparent yellow wax
First ever LP reissue

Liner notes by Jessica Hundley interviewing the band, plus rare archive photographs
LP housed in an expanded gatefold jacket
If God had a disco, the DJ would be playing California gospel-soul group The Supreme Jubilees. “We won’t have to cry no more,” the tuxedo-clad group would sing, in high, angelic vocals over smooth grooves. “It’ll all be over.” Prepare to dance and contemplate death all at the same time.

A band of brothers and cousins, the group was founded from two families: brothers Joe and Dave Kingsby plus Dave’s son David Kingsby Jr., and keyboardist Leonard Sanders plus his brothers Phillips (drummer), Tim (bassist), and Melvin (tenor). The Sanders clan grew up singing together in the Witness of Jesus Christ church in Fresno CA, where dad Marion was pastor. Guitarist Larry Price–who belonged to neither family–completed the line-up that recorded the group’s first–and, prophetically, only–album, It’ll All Be Over.

Released in 1980 on the group’s own S&K (Sanders & Kingsby) label, It’ll All Be Over pinpoints a fatalistic mood exemplified by the title. Its lyrics drawn from the Old Testament, its sound from the church by way of the disco, and it’s a feel captured by the album cover–a low, orange sun setting over the Pacific ocean. It is, as Jessica Hundley observes in the brand new liner notes, “both apocalyptic and seductive.”

Making the album was not easy. Sessions began in Trac Record Co, a country and western studio in Fresno, CA, where the engineer was so put out by the group’s requests for heavier bass in the mix, he stopped the session and kicked them out. They left with four songs–one side of the album–and the record was completed at Sierra Recording Studio in Visalia, CA. Leonard Sanders reported having a spiritual encounter in his sleep while in Visalia; the next day he recorded his part of the album’s title track in a single take.

After the LP was pressed, the group took their music on tour, first in California, where they played with acts including the Gospel Keynotes, The Jackson Southernaires, and the Mighty Clouds of Joy, and then on an ill-fated trip to Texas. A follow-up album was planned for 1981, but it never materialized; having slept sometimes a dozen to a room in Texas, the men in the band were reluctant to leave jobs, wives, and kids for the hardship of the road. The group simply fizzled out, even if the friendships never did.

A copy of the album sold to a fan on that Texan tour made its way to a San Antonio record store, where it was discovered nearly three decades later by collector David Haffner (Friends of Sound). He managed to track down the Kingsby-Sanders clan at a Fourth Of July barbecue in Fresno in 2004. And he eventually introduced the group to Light In The Attic Records, which now presents the album, restored, remastered, and available to the public for the first time.

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Jack McDuff

Sophisticated funk

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Universal Cave & The Street Road Band

(Til You're) Back In My Arms

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Soft Rock For Hard Times)

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Ed Banger)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie, Electronic & Dance

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From the deepest trenches of deadstock 45s and the unsung annals of soft rock infamy, we present Sr4ht02: (Till You're) Back In My Arms.

Universal Cave and the Street Road Band cover Dan Strimer with Insured Sound's cult anthem (Till You're) Back In My Arms which was originally released as a 45 in 1977 on Lost Nation Records out of Guysville, Ohio. When Universal Cave featured Back in My Arms on Soft Rock for Hard Times Vol 8 in 2023, we reached out to Dan Strimer to tell him how much we loved his record, and quickly made a friend who helped us release a cover of his song 47 years after it first came out. Dan is still making music to this day and there are even rumors of some unreleased recordings making their way out in the near future.

On vacation in Hawaii when we released Soft Rock for Hard Times Vol 8, Alex Tebbs Mitchell of Universal Cave kept coming back to Dan's catchy, rural classic rock tune. When Alex returned to Philadelphia, he assembled the Street Road Band to record a laid back, 'southwestern Balearic' cover version with André Ethier on vocals, Charles Simon on guitar, Jesse Spearhawk on Pedal Steel, Alex Tebbs Mitchell on Rhodes and bass, Ryan M. Todd on synthesizers, and Shawn Ryan and Brian Cassidy on additional programming and arrangement. The result is a blissful soft rock ballad inspired by the likes of Chris Rea and Mark Knopfler.

After recording the cover, we called in the UK's finest Balearic maestro's Coyote to take the multitracks to the White Isle and back for a remix worthy of Cafe Del Mar. Coyote send the song into a dreamy, dubby, deep house groove, confirming that the record is, in fact, Balearic.

Mixed by Alex Tebbs Mitchell Mastered by Mat Leffler-Schulman

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Mr. Oizo

Voila

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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After meeting on Mr Oizo ’s "All Wet" album, Mr Oizo and his Italian mate Phra went back to studio. 6 years after, this time as an unexpected duet, they wrote and composed together a 9 song "Italian Hip Hop" mini album, also reminding the spirit of mixtapes such as done by Madlib. Mr Oizo aka Quentin Dupieux, one of the most exciting French music producer & move director, offers a new musical direction. Mainly mid-term, different from some classic powerful French Touch 2.0.

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The Only Way Is Up! - Move On Up To Northern Soul

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (20th Century)

Stone Gon

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1980 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

Wood, Brass & Steel

Hard & Heavy

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (20th Century)

Can't Get Enough

United Disco Organisation & K.O.G.

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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sampled by Kool G Rap, 50 Cent, Raekwon

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Feel It For Yourself

12" | 2024 | UK | Original (ATA)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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You And Only You / Love To Make Love To You

Energy MC2

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

The Last Time / I'm So Glad To Say

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Energy MC2 began as an energetic bunch of 10 and 11year old neighborhood kids, who initially formed a band under the name of ‘Congressional Funk’ while still attending elementary school. The founding members were Vincent Bonham, Opelton Parker (the brother of Ray Parker Jr), brothers Ufuoma and Eric Wallace, with the later addition of Fred Gordon. Within months of the group’s formation, they began entering and winning local talent shows in between performances at local churches and backyard parties. A little over a year later, they initially became the backing band for local recording artists Mad Dog & The Pups going on to feature on their earliest Magic City releases “Hep Squeeze” (MC-007) (which they provided the horn section on) and the follow up release “Funky Monkey” (MC-009). A change of name to ‘The Soulful Hounds’ followed which they are credited as on the instrumental flipside of Mad Dog & The Pups vocal version of “Why Did You Leave Me Girl” Magic City (MC-012). The age of band members now ranged from 11 to13 year old, and featured the four founding members with the addition of Leslie Bass, (Fred Gordon by then having left the group). Between recording sessions they continued playing their own stage shows mainly covering hit songs of the day. During one particular performance, Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield made an approach to Mad Dog & The Pups and The Soulful Hounds with an invitation to join Motown. Unfortunately, the kids were already under contract to Magic City and label owners Ernest and Barbara Burt was not about to let one of their acts go to a rival label.

After leaving Magic City, the band went through a several changes in both name and personnel and became one of the biggest bands on the local Detroit music scene. At this point the band hired a bass player Ben "Rat Bass" Adkins, who brought with him the name of his former band, ‘Energy’. Then by borrowing Albert Einstein’s formula for special relativity (E=MC2) which they added to their inherited name ‘Energy’ in doing so they were able distinguish themselves from Adkins former band. Energy MC2 also from time to time featured three female members Marlene Rice, Gwen Laster and Patricia King who played violin, viola, xylophone and bells. These girls would often provide background vocals when required. They were primarily recruited to add a string section to the band and became affectionately known as the MC3 Orchestra.

Ben Adkins later left the band, going on to play with Creative Source, Lonnie Smith and The Jackson’s (he, being Jermaine Jackson's replacement). ENERGY MC2 soon after began to seriously record original material which included the previously unissued 70’s dance track “If You Break It” which gained a belated 45 release on Soul Junction Records in 2016 to great acclaim. The group line up on “If You Break It” included Vincent Bonham, Ufuoma Akil-Wallace, Arnell Carmichael, Ernestro Wilson, Opelton Parker, Gordon Carlton, Eric Wallace, Leon Lopez, Marvin Carlton and Marlene Rice. While an earlier session had yielded two further unissued tracks firstly “Other Side Of The Mirror” featuring the same line up of musicians as “If You Break It” but with the addition of a second female vocalist Gwen Laster, this too also gained a belated release as the flipside of the SJ536 45 release. While the second song “Juliane” a beautiful mellifluous soulful ballad which featured Arnell Carmichael, Vincent Bonham, Ufuomo Akill- Wallace, Eric Wallace Gordon and Marvin Carlton on it’s recording. (“Juliane” was to also gain a belated release on the now long deleted Soul Junction compilation album “We Got A Sweet Thing Going On” Volume 2 SJCD 5011).

Following a later move to Atlanta GA, Energy MC2 signed on with The Greer Agency who also represented, The Commodores, Brass Construction, Mother's Finest, New Birth, Brick, Little Richard etc. This association led the band to perform it's own brand of Pop, R&B, Funk and Jazz throughout the Southern states, from Arkansas to the Carolinas. Sometime during 1974 several members of Energy MC2 boarded a Greyhound bus and took a road trip to Los Angeles. During their week-long stay in L.A. Vincent Bonham, Ufuoma Akil-Wallace, Arnell Carmichael, Ernestro Wilson, Opelton Parker, Eric Wallace, Gordon and Marvin Carlton joined lead guitarist Ray Parker Jr in a recording session that produced amongst others the following two songs the mellifluous “You And Only You” and “Love To Make Love To You” featuring Arnell Carmichael on lead vocals. A session that was to remain unissued in the can that was until a chance meeting many years later between UK Record Dealer and DJ Dave Thorley. Ufuoma Wallace allowed Dave to hear this unissued session and it was Dave who brought this session to the UK Soul Junction label’s attention. Later on Vince Bonham and Arnell Carmichael parted company with their fellow Energy MC2 members to join Ray Parker Jr and Jerry Knight in forming the band ‘Raydio’, they were also later joined by Arnell’s brother Darren London Carmichael. A teenage Ray Parker had learnt his trade as a member of Hamilton Bohannon’s House Band at Detroit famous 20 Grand Theatre during the late 60’s. Into the 1970’s he featured as a session guitarist on many of Holland, Dozier and Holland’s Invictus and Hotwax sessions with his noticeable “Choppy” guitar style being very prominent on Honey Cone’s number one single “Wants Ad’s”. Ray’s work also featured on Lamont Dozier’s first two ABC albums. Further session work with Stevie Wonder was to follow, an association that was to prompt Ray to permanently relocate to L.A. Once there he also became a part of Barry White’s Love Unlimited Orchestra. In addition to the previously mentioned artists Ray’s work and writing credits can be found on a plethora of other recording artists sessions, for example The Temptations, Michael Henderson, Herbie Hancock, Gladys Knight & The Pips, and Rufus & Chaka Khan. Ray’s first bona fide song writing hit came in 1974 with a song he co-wrote with Chaka Khan “You Got The Love”. Raydio scored a #8 billboard hit with “Jack & Jill” from the Arista album of the same name during 1978 while a second single from the album “Is This A Love Thing” reached # 20 in the same year. Their 1979 Album ‘Rock On’ spawned the hit single “You Can’t Change That” reaching #9 on billboard. By 1980 Jerry Knight had left to persue a solo career and the group became Ray Parker Jr & Raydio. Three more top 40 hits followed, “Two Places At The Same Time” again from the album of the same name #8 on Billboard (1980) and from the groups final studio album two singles “The old Song” reaching #21 on billboard and their biggest hit and title track from the album “A Woman Needs Love (Just Like I Do)” reaching #4 on Billboard both in 1981 at which point the group broke up with Ray Parker wanting to go solo.

Ray Parkers solo career would see him score six top 40 hits including “The Other Woman” reaching #4 in the pop charts and the song that he will be forever associated with “Ghostbusters” the title track of the box office hit film of the same name a#1 Billboard hit for 3 weeks in 1984. Given only 2 days to write the title song Ray duly obliged but he never actually sings the word “Ghostbusters” following his question “Who you Gonna Call” it’s the crowd on the set that reply “Ghostbusters”! Ray also became involved in small screen and video acting roles.

In 2014 original members Arnell Carmichael and Vincent Bonham joined by James Carmichael and a up and coming young singer Giovanni Rogers revived “Raydio” featuring as a support act on several major tours. As for the other members of Energy MC2, Ufouma Wallace went on to play with artists such as The Four Tops, The Temptations and Michael Henderson. Eric Wallace and Ernestro Andre' Wilson both played with Michael Henderson's touring band. Eric Wallace played and recorded with Stevie Wonder. Ernestro Wilson also played with the Franklyn Sisters Areatha and Carolyn, as well as Cheryl Lynn and Bettye LaVette amongst others. Other group members, Gordon Carlton, twin brothers Jimmy and Jerome Ali, cousin Kenny Colton and Ernestro Wilson again became the band for ‘Parlet’ (part of the P-Funk family) that helped George Clinton land the Mothership!

Energy MC2 first 45 “If You Break It/Other Side Of The Mirror” first saw the light of day during 2016 and a follow up 45 of two further songs was never far from my thoughts but I was always told that those were Ray Parker Jr’s arrangements and that I would need to deal with him. Over the ensuing years of involvement in securing licensing deals I finally got a contact number for Ray, and duly called him up (and yes he does have the Ghostbusters theme tune as his ringtone!). The Energy MC2 lost session was just a vague and distant memory to Ray but after sending him a copy of the tape transfer to listen to the memories soon came flooding back. Ray was only too pleased to agree to my proposal exclaiming let’s do it Dave it sounds like fun! and so the Energy MC2 stories circle is now complete.

Words by: David Welding & Vincent Bonham

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Spice

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

God And You / At Last It's Over

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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The Topics

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

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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Hot Nuts: 14 Sizzling Hot Vintage Sex Songs From The 20s-40s

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Take It Acid Is)

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Big A.C.)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Hot vintage sex songs for your own pleasure

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Phono 48

So Pure

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1977 | US | Reissue (Tidal Waves Music)

Harari

Genesis

Nagisa Yoko / Onishi Yukari & Shinsekai

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Harari was formed in the late sixties and originally known as The Beaters, the South African group consisting of guitarists Selby Ntuli & Monty ‘Saitana’ Ndimande, bassist Alec Khaoli and drummer Sipho Mabuse decided to change their name to Harari during a tour through Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in 1976. The name is taken from a township outside Salisbury (which is now the capital, Harare). With their afro-rock/funk/fusion style they achieved huge successes back home and in the neighbouring states, and they were the first local black pop/rock band to appear on South African TV.

The Beaters/Harari had been disciples of ‘Soweto Soul’ – an explosion of township bands drawing on American soul and inspired by the assertive image of Stax and Motown’s Black artists. They supported Percy Sledge on his 1970 South African tour (and later Timmy Thomas, Brook Benton and Wilson Pickett). But their watershed moment was a three-month tour of Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) where they were inspired by the strengthening independence struggle and musicians such as Thomas Mapfumo who were turning to African influences. On their return, the neat Nehru jackets that had been the band’s earliest stage wear were replaced by dashikis and Afros. In the process, they created a sound that was labelled all too simply as ‘Afro-rock’ but was really a fusion of funk- and rock-inspired rhythms with African roots.

In 1976 Harari were also voted South Africa’s top instrumental group and were in high demand at concert venues across the country (they were the first Black band to headline their own show at Johannesburg’s Colosseum Theatre). Harari released several albums and their South African based label (Gallo), even got them a two-album deal with the US major label A&M. Their single, 'Party', entered the American Disco Hot 100 in 1982. After the untimely death of Selby Ntuli in 1978 they would go on to record more albums with a new line-up but it was never the same again. By 1984 the group disbanded, and Harari’s members launched successful solo careers.

Harari was a band that was deeply rooted in pan-African politics, the parallel cross-influences of the Black Panther Movement and Black Consciousness. African American soul music and Soweto Soul contributed to the way Harari became purveyors of all the styles we know today as Afro-soul, Afro-pop and Afro-jazz. The Beaters/Harari left behind a body of work that fused traditional African sounds with rock, funk, jazz, soul and psychedelia into a unique and coherent sound. It shows their ability to capture the many genres flying around South Africa during a time of intense political and cultural shifts.

The album we are presenting you today (Genesis from 1977) comes swinging right out the gate with a set of six monster anthems, explosive up-tempo jams, gorgeous vocal harmonies and chants, Afro-centric fusions of rock, funk and indigenous influences. The album is packed with mesmerizing drum-grooves, psychedelic improvisations and catchy Afrobeat rhythms. This is a quintessential Harari record that every serious collector or fan needs to have in his collection.

Originally released in 1977 on Gallo Records South Africa (and later repressed in 1982 on the same label), Tidal Waves Music now proudly presents the first official reissue of this rare album (original copies tend to go for Large amounts on the secondary market…that is if you’re lucky enough to come across one). This is also the First time ‘Genesis’ is being released outside of the African continent. This unique record comes as a deluxe 180g vinyl edition (strictly limited to 500 copies) with obi strip and featuring the original artwork.

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Furui Nikki / Natsu No Yono Samba

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

Release: 2021 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Chance And Fly / B Bro Super 8

The Baker Brothers

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

Release: 2021 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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UK jazz-funk band "The Baker Brothers", one of the biggest hits in their career "Chance And Fly" with the participation of Average White Band Hamish Stuart is released as vinyl for the first time!

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The Northern Soul Of Dynamo

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2019 | EU | Original (For The Love Of It)

Apollo Theo

Night Cruise

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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After their success of their single 'Smile' which was the theme song of warner brothers movie 'High Society' and placed on different commericals this Neo-Funk duo release it´s first debut album with a lot of 80s boogie and funk tunes. Featuring cali rappers King Tee, MC Eiht, Fresh Daily, Chuuwee and vocalists Benny Sings, JATA & NEEON. The LA/Berlin based funkduo is executive produced by Shuko the man behind different production of artists like The Clipse, Lee Fields, Snoop Dogg, B-Real and many more. "It´s a fact" with Benny Sings is also exclusively available on this limited 300 Vinyl edition with 12 tracks full of good old memories from the 80s funk era with a little modern twist of hiphop and which makes 'Night Cruise' the perfect soundtrack for some city rides at midnight.

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The Nightlife! A Northern Soul Playlist...

LP | 2019 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Modernists - Modernists Sharpest Cuts

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Kent Dance)

LP | 1975 | US | Original (A&M)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Modernism goes vinyl! After two successful CD volumes, Kent’s look at the sort of R&B and club soul that could have been danced to by the original mods – if only they had known about it – arrives with a special vinyl edition.

Gathering up favourite discoveries from the CDs, this 14-track LP is augmented by other tracks culled from the mod jazz series together with a couple of exclusives.

This compilation is a selection of high spots, with something for every mod fan whatever the style. Classic club soul from Bob & Earl, Bessie Banks and Jeb Stuart jostles with jazzy R&B from Floyd White and Clarence Daniels plus some almost-funk from Chuck Higgins and Chet Ivey.

Three tracks are released on vinyl for the first time whilst many others are seeing their first reissue on the format. One of these is the super rare ‘Go’ by Little Johnny Hamilton and the Creators, a band that would go on to become 1970s chart-toppers War.

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Quincy Jones

Mellow Madness

LP | 1968 | DE | Reissue (Bear Family)

Release: 1975 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Promo copy with white labels . Cover with punch hole. With poster

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Etta James

Tell Mama

Release: 1968 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Athens Of The North)

Ike Noble & The Uptights

It's Bad

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Doin' The Rasklad / Girl From Sao Paulo

The Soul Surfers

7" | 2015 | US | Reissue (Ubiquity)

LP | 1969 | US | Original (Okeh)

Release: 2015 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

White Vinyl.

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The Black Velvet

Love City

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Reason & Rhyme)

Release: 1969 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Cover has shelf wear and slight foxing.

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Kat Eaton

Honestly

19,99 €* 24,99 € -20%

2LP | 2015 | EU | Original (Domino)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kat is unashamedly bold & confident in her abilities as a vocalist and songwriter, effortlessly merging Soul, and classic R&B which transpired throughout the mature and well rounded 10 tracks from her debut opus released in 2021.

Her long awaited second album Honestly is the perfect evolution, moving through into Blues and Gospel. “After Frank White [Sheffield Blues legend and mentor] died, Nick and I went back to our roots and decided to scratch that Blues/Gospel itch that Frank had given us a taste for.

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Matthew E. White

Fresh Blood

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

A Good Thing Goin'! - Girl Group Sounds Usa 1962-1967

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Ace)

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Gutifunk)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ace Records has been the go-to source of 1960s US girl group compilations since the release of our “Where The Girls Are”, “Girls About Town” and “Stop, Look & Listen” vinyl albums back in the 1980s. The 10-volume “Where The Girls Are” CD series followed over the next few decades, along with a batch of standalone CD collections. These days, however, the vinyl long-player is back in favour as the format of choice for discerning collectors.

“A Good Thing Goin’!”, the latest in our current series of gorgeously packaged 12-inchers, drops this month. The album opens in fine style with ‘What About You’ by the great sounding Mousie & the Traps. Darlene Love kicks off the second side with ‘Let Him Walk Away’, a song written by Jackie DeShannon with noted arranger Jack Nitzsche, no less. Darlene Love, one of the most beloved vocalists of the classic girl group era, also sings lead on the Blossoms’ terrific previously unissued ‘You Had A Good Thing Goin’’, while Jack Nitzsche produced the Satisfactions’ lush ‘Baby I’m So Glad It’s Raining’ and Karen Verros’ castanets-driven version of the Crystals’ ‘Little Boy’.

Other highlights include Brenda Holloway’s silky pre-Motown gem ‘Constant Love’, the Puffs’ hip dancer ‘I Only Cry Once A Day Now’, the Fran-cettes’ latin-flavoured ‘Late In The Evening’ and Linda & the Vistas’ Shrine Records rarity ‘Bad Apple’. As usual in the series, the swanky inner sleeve features a picture-packed 3,000-word track commentary by long-serving compiler Mick Patrick.

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Alex Melero

Latin Persuasive Funk

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Second reference of Gutifunk Achilisound Discos is a time bomb built in the old way. Conceptually conceived as a sound library LP, Combo Alex Melero has had the fortune of bringing together jazz geniuses such as Jorge Pardo or Chip Wickham and essential rumba figures such as Manuel Malou (Los Golfos) or Jack Chakataga in his Madrid studio to recreate fourteen cannon shots of Latin funk and rumba rock.

Instrumental versions of essential classics such as “The Night of the Wolf” by Al Foster, the rumba hit by Paco de Lucia on the voice of the Marismeños “Caramba, Carambita”, the coveted jazz funk “Restless” by I Gres or the sabroso tasty “Chévere” by Joe Quijano & Orchestra that here join Alex's compositions that leave us speechless like “Hustle”, “Gipsy” or “Street Jungle”. Inadvertently he has allowed us to hear the missing link between Rabbit Rumba and The Meters. An essential album that did not find a label in its day and that we wanted to recover in the original format of this type of disc, do not look for it on digital platforms.

Musicians Alex Melero: Guitar, Bass, Synths, Percussion, etc... David Chino: Drums. Jack Chakataga: Percussion. Jorge Durán: Vibraphone. José Álvarez: Keys. Chip Wickham: Flute. Manuel Malou: Spanish Guitar, Rhythmic Clapping. Roberto Lorenzo Elekes: Trombone. Roberto Cantero: Tenor Sax, Flute. Pablo Flub: Baritone Sax. Martin: Trumpet.

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Eddie Russ

Take A Look At Yourself

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

Eddie Russ

See The Light

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Popcorn Soul Party - Blended Soul And R&B 1958-62

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Carrying on the Popcorn tradition with many tracks culled from the original playlists plus others which have become popular in more recent time blending blues, soul, jazz, Latin, doo-wop and high-school pop in a unique melting pot that appealed to dancers seeking that chugging Cha-Cha beat.

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Wigan Casino II / Station Road, Wigan 1973-81

LP | 2016 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

I'll Say It Again / Same Time Same Place White Vinyl Edition

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This marks Outta Sight's second visit to Station Road. “Wigan”, another uniquely themed set featuring classic oldies from the playlists of founding Northern Soul jocks Russ Winstanley, Richard Searling and crew at the legendary Wigan Casino.

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Sweet Linda Devine

7" | UK (Dynamite Cuts)

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Idee Fixe)

Release: UK

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Dynamite Cuts is proud to be able to press for the first time on 7” vinyl the explosive and super funky “I’ll say it again”. With it super funky cover art work. This heavy funk rock Groove and the powerful uplifting vocal from the wonderful Linda Tillery aka Sweet Linda Divine. This track is the back-bone groove for the Black sheep hip hop bands classic “Choice is yours”

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Dr. Joy

20,99 €* 34,99 € -40%

12" | 2021 | EU | Original (Teklife)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Peering At The Saturated Colours Of The Cosmic Collage That Emblazons The Front Cover Of Dr. Joy's Self-Titled Debut, One Gets A Perceptual Preview (Or Perhaps Better Put: A Contact High) Of What Awaits The Listener. With The Group's Cited Influences Ranging From Cubism, Dadaism, Baltic Disco, Italian Soundtracks, And Babbling Brooks, The Lp's Cover Perfectly Reflects The Maximalist Music Assemblage Contained Within. Born Out Of Friendships First, The Collaboration Between Celebrated Songwriter/Cosmic Rider Of The Range Matthew 'Doc' Dunn And Toronto Based Psychedelic Savants Mr. Joy - Whose Membership Includes Songwriter/Visual Artist Blob, Harrison Forman, Steven Mcphail, And Producer Asher Gould-Murtagh, All Of Whom Are Deeply Talented Multi-Instrumentalists - Began As A Modern Day Parlour. Started As Deep Communal Conversations That Revolved Around Life Philosophies, Film, Art, And Obviously Music, The Quintet Soon Incorporated Instruments Into Their Congregations. A Few Sessions Later They Had The Bulk Of The Material Recorded For Their Eponymous Debut. A Wide Ranging Blend Of Instrumental And Vocal Led Songs, Dr. Joy Intros With Weeping Facade: A Dustbowl Ambient Composition Flecked With High Lonesome Harmonica That Jaunts To Destinations Unknown As Tradition Meets Futurism And Acts As An Modus Operandi For The Entirety Of The Album's Run. Without Delay The Band Jump Into No Deal, Their Most Traditional Offering And A Stunningly Melancholic Sing Along Not Unlike Doc's Recent Solo Work But Here, Filtered Through Joyous And Subtle Psych. As The Album Progresses The Full Gamut Of Instrumental Influences Appear. Wide Eyed's Reimagined Raga Gives Way To The Normals' Technicolour Soundtrack Style With Its Clockwork Beat Before Side A Concludes With The Fuzz Guitar Meets Dabke Disco Jammer Pale Satin, An Absolute Floor Filler Of The Highest Order. One Can Be Forgiven For Thinking That The Full Breadth Of Dr. Joy Has Been Presented On The Album's First Half, But All Bets Are Off As Side B Heads Into A A...

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Gant-Man

Distorted Sensory

LP | 1975 | EU (Trading Places)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Legendary Chicagoan General Juke Aka Gant-Man Returns With Distorted Sensory, His Brand New Acid House Adventure. A Longtime Veteran Who's Been Behind The Decks Since Before He Was Even A Teen, He's Been An Essential Part Of Chicago Dance Music History Since The Dance Mania Days In The Mid 90s, And A Major Pioneer In Jumpstarting The Juke Movement That Followed. This New Single, And His Debut Solo Releaseon The Teklife Imprint Explores The Time Honored Tradition Of Jacking, Channeling The Very Essence Of House Music Though A Modern Lens. Employing An Enigmatic 303 Bassline That Mutates And Breathes As If It Were Alive, Gant Plays Malicious Melodies That Run Up And Down Octaves In A Freaky, Hallucinatory Manner. Squelchy Synth Movements Are Met By Eerie Fm Tones, Reminiscent Of Cajmere's Classic Chicago Staple The Percolator. A Rugged 909 Drum Kit Bangs The Track Along In True Jacking Fashion, Making It The Perfect Tool For Shaking The Floors Of Dark, Sweaty Warehouses. In Addition To The Original, Two Of The Uk's Finest Contribute Remixes As Well. Hyperdub Boss Kode9 Puts Things Into Overdrive With His 160 Bpm Warped Vision Of Gant's Acid, Sliced Up To Appeal More To The Footworkers And Fans Of Psycho Tempos. Dubstep Pioneer Loefah Strips Back The Original Percussion And Lets The 303s Float Over A Cloud Of Deep Sub Bass, Adorned With Lovely Splashes Of Rolling Snares And Micro Percussion. With An Array Of Stone Cold Classics Under His Belt, From Ghetto House Anthem Juke Dat Girl To His Brilliant Collabs With The Late DJ Rashad Heaven Sent And Juke Dat Juke Dat, Gant-Man Is A True Renaissance Man. For Over 20 Years, He's Consistently Shown The World The Complexity That Makes Up His City's Dance Culture, Never Sticking To One Area Or Tempo. Distorted Sensory Is A Beautiful Celebration Of Chicago House Music, A Return To Its True Raw Design, And A Reminder Of Just How Timeless An Art Form It Really Is.

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Ultrafunk

Release: 1975 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Anonymous British funk studio outfit Ultrafunk was spearheaded by Blues & Soul magazine proprietor John Abbey, who ran a fashionable record shop and label called Contempo in London’s West End during the 1970s; he conceived of the group as the UK counterpart to US studio bands like Mfsb. Arranger Gerry Shury, who had worked with Barry White and Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees, drafted guitarist Chris Rae and bassist Frank McDonald (who often composed library music together) and future Rubettes drummer John Richardson to form the group, in situ. A lack of band photos, suggestive song titles and a predilection for American cover tunes led many to believe the band was US-based. Their self-titled debut LP is where the myth all begins, with a number of truly atmospheric and cinematic hard funk instrumentals, given added textural depth through full orchestration, including covers of Bill Withers’ “Use Me” and Stevie Wonder’s “Living In The City.” Though not quite as compelling as the better-known follow-up set, Meat Heat, there is still plenty to savour on Ultrafunk, making this debut companion disc a must-have for all true funk aficionados.

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OH YEAH! The Original Sound Of Rhythm & Soul

LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Rare Breed R&B - The Lost Years

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2017 | US | Original (Stones Throw)

Gabriel Garzón-Montano

Jardin Instrumentals

Seize The Time White Marble Vinyl Edition

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Instrumental versions of Gabriel’s Stones Throw Records debut Jardín now available on limited edition wax.

Gabriel Garzón-Montano’s formidable skills have come to fruition on Jardín in his Stones Throw debut. “This album came out of wanting to make music that reminds people how beautiful life is and how delicate their heart is,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to make music that is healing, comforting, and funky. I named the album Jardín hoping for it to create a space for healing when people put it on.

“A garden is full of life, growth and beauty,” Gabriel said of choosing that unifying image as the title for his new album. “It makes me think of green and white and all the colors as they appear in different flowers.” That vivid spectrum bursts forth on Jardín itself and the album contains references to fruit of all sorts, sour mango, juicy tangerines and sweet peaches. From the heartache and aching vocals that float over the dusty drums of “Crawl” to the stutter-step thump of “Bombo Fabrika” to the high falsetto he nails on “Octave,” Garzón-Montano proves himself to already be one of 2017’s biggest breakout talents.

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Elaine Brown

LP | 1969 | EU | Reissue (Vault)

Release: 1969 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2022 | NL | Original (Music On Vinyl)

Jack van Poll Tree-Oh

Hi Jackin'

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Groove It)

Release: 2022 / NL – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

Golden vinyl. Numbered Limited edition. Seam split. PVC sleeve with hype stickers.

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Stefano Cosi

Shine

LP | 1968 | EU (Trading Places)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Shine is the first work of Italian drummer and producer Stefano Cosi. The record, published in March 2023 by Groove It Records, includes nine tracks; the producer decided to collaborate with a different singer in each one of them, carefully choosing the voice best suited for each track. All the singers involved are internationally renewed and familiar with the sounds and styles adopted by Stefano, and are accompanied by a wide array of extremely talented and experienced musicians. The reason behind this choice lies in the fact that the producer believes that making music is above all a cultural matter, in the sense of being part of a certain space and time with those who share the same curiosity. Shine thus represents a journey through all the genres and sounds that have helped define the producer’s esthetic and musical dimension. The fil rouge throughout the record is groove and elegance of sound, explored in the record through different genres.

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Ike & Tina Turner

So Fine

Warte Mein Land, Warte HHV Exclusive Beige Vinyl Edition

Release: 1968 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Among the most famous husband-and-wife soul duos of all time, Ike & Tina Turner scored an incredible array of hits in the 1960s and 70s, before Tina finally exited the partnership. The debut LP on the Pompeii label, So Fine dates from 1968, a couple of years after a support slot on a Rolling Stones tour boosted their profiles; in addition to a remake of early hit ‘A Fool In Love,’ there’s an awesome take of Johnny Otis’ ‘So Fine’ and a competent rendition of ‘Shake A Tail Feather.’ Tina is fully in her element, the Ikettes keep up the harmonic pressure, and producer Ike handles the rest. Recommended listening for all soul fans!

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Ozan Ata Canani

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Fun In The Church)

21,59 €* 23,99 € -10%

Ron Henderson And Choice Of Colour

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie, Pop

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Limited to 300 units. Only at HHV.

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Gemini Lady

7" | 1983 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (AD93)

Release: 1983 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Ron Henderson and his group Choice of Colour released their only album, Soul Junction, in 1976, a rare record that sold for over $800 at auctions and other venues, and P Vine released a reissue in 2020 but it was quickly sold out. It was recently found out that the popular 1983 single 'Gemini Lady' which was included as a bonus track on that reissue, was not the original version but an alternate take, P-vine therefore decided to reissue that single again in its original version as an official reissue! the 7" single is also well known as hard-find title more than Soul Junction LP.

Although a 7" with a replaced label design was reissued in 2003, on this reissue we have decided to use the same label design as the original release. In addition, the single originally had no jacket, but for this reissue the artwork is being designed by P-vine for the first time. Don't miss this special opportunity for die-hard groove diggers!

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Gaister

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Sommor)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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GAISTER (Olivia Salvadori, Akihide Monna and Coby Sey) bring their self-titled LP out via AD 93. The record captures the embodiment of an encounter, one moment of the trio"s ongoing relationship as artists who communicate with each other through sound, voice and music.

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Barrabas

Soltad A Barrabas!

Turkish Delight Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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“¡Soltad a Barrabás!” (Release Barrabás!) was the third album by the famous Spanish funk-rock band. Recorded in the US and originally released in 1974, housed in a shocking gatefold cover, this time the sound was 100% funk oriented and included big hits like “Hi-Jack”, covered by Herbie Mann. After reaching worldwide success with their previous two albums and a lenghty South America tour, Fernando Arbex went even further with Barrabás: he wanted to register their third album in the US. So he managed to book MGM studios in Hollywood and the band spent a month in L.A. Fernando encouraged all the other Barrabás members to write songs for the planned album. The result was a fantastic pro-sounding recording (thanks to the work of sound engineer Humberto Gatica), where the band nearly dropped their previous Latin influences to concentrate on funk and black music. “Hi-Jack” rocketed to number one in the Billboard and Black Music charts in the US and soon after Herbie Mann released his famous jazzy cover. The album also included other ace tracks like “Tell Me The Thing” - much in the vein of Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears, “Suzie Wong”, “Lady Love”...

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Matao With Atilla Engin

LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Arsivplak)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Some hard-hitting rhythm section blending into a prime example of the swingin' sound of the cool influences of Jazz, Funk and Folk music, with a Turkish flavor.
It's fantastic funk jazz groove built on a titanium synth bassline!
An instrumental library of traditional Turkish Jazz session reaching a great climax in drums and percussion sets + electro-bass break with moog and synthesizers from the beginning to the end.
Traditional Turkish songs are based on drums and synth bass over moody 5/8 fuzz guitars...
Album recorded & released in Denmark, 1979, and it has never been released in Turkey.

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Message In Our Music Volume 2 Selected By Waxist

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Sol Discos)

Mounaiki - By The Bright Of Night White Vinyl Edition

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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SOL DISCOS is extremely happy to introduce the second volume of their Message In Our Music compilation series, selected by WAXIST. This album is the result of more than two years of work in researching the original recordings, the artists involved & licensing the different songs. Focusing once again on the Modern-Soul genre, the album brings back to light eight extremely rare songs from the mid-70's to the mid-80's, all officially licensed.
From the heavy synth Gospel Boogie of Sharnell Morton's "You Are My Shining Star", to the magnificent Network & Co private Disco "Spirit Of The Boogie", most of these songs are highly difficult to find on their original format, not to mention at a decent price. Direct Connect Shun’s "He's No Good" records have been destroyed in a flood, and the few copies which have sold on the Internet reach the 3 figures price tags for example. Also, the album is proud to introduce to a wider audience some lesser known but exceptional recordings such as Janice "Nikki" Harrison's "Magic of Love", which is taken from a Broadway musical produced & composed by Ted Wortham - who also composed for Philadelphia International Recordings artists such as Teddy Pendergrass, Anthony White or Jean Carn.
Message In Our Music Vol.2 has been fully remastered, and features interview based liner notes, along with never seen before pictures of the artists selected.

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My Baby

LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Prehistoric Rhythm)

Pastor T.L. Barrett And The Youth For Christ Choir

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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11 tracks with influences trip hop, Arabic music, soul or delta blues, whose proposals give rise to a lively psychedelism and an ardent shamanism. An experimental album of a rare eclecticism of the unclassifiable Dutch trio My Baby.

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Like A Ship ... (Without A Sail)

LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

Southside Movement And Jackie Ross

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Recorded in 1971 by a 27-year-old pastor and an after school program choir, Like A Ship is a stirring and powerful meditation on the wayward aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement. Tracked with the help of Chess/Cadet maestros Gene Barge, Phil
Upchurch, and Richard Evans, the album is a mix of euphoric gospel and Mayfield- esque political soul, with sleigh bells, hand claps, and jazzy piano stabs. Sampled by T.I., Kanye, and Khaled, Barrett created a rapturous, crossover gospel classic that’s still wildly relevant.

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You Are The One That I Need

7" | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Peaceful Sound For Broken Minds

Release: JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The collaboration between Chicago funk band Southside Movement, who released a total of three albums between 1973 and 1975 on Wand and 20th Century Records, and female soul singer Jackie Ross, also based in Chicago and left many records for Chess and Brunswick. The fabulous collaboration is forgotten so long as it hasn't been released officially though a few test pressing copies only exist. In 2023, P-vine reissued their only full-length on vinyl for the first time. And now, the most highlighted song "You Are The One That I Need" is finally available on 7inch vinyl!

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Go.Soul.Map.

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Space Echo)

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Rude)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The debut album by musician and producer GO.SOUL.MAP. is a little gem in which pop and soul intersect and the clichés between mainstream and underground leap. A sexy and pensive nocturnal journey, immersed in thirteen songs between soft bass and space disco trips, with the voice of London based Derane Obika of Living Sounds. The selection of songs in this album were made with the hope to bring the listener to deep thought, the lyrics and melodies seamlessly married to tracks that drive the listener's emotions. Produced, written and performed by Derane and Salvo, they came together by chance and were inspired to make the album making sure to balance the sound between the Lyrics, Melody and Music to insure that not only the songs are heard but the experience remembered and both spirit and soul are touched. The album is truly "Music From The Heart" Behind the alias GO.SOUL.MAP. hides one of the most authentic and purest talents of the current Catania music scene. Of which, moreover, under other guises and names, he has been an indispensable pillar for over a decade. An artist of immediate sensitivity, not only artistic. His training is fairly canonical: as a child, he studied piano. From there, as if following the movements of concentric circles, the passion for synths, drum machines, the world of samples and the recording studio. Above all, an uncommon ability to breathe in music. Accepted and found without prejudice, but always with the need to reveal a distinctive track, a signature. Touring between bars, streets, concerts and clubbing. An experience very consistent with the subject matter of this disc. Which is, in fact, the debut of a non rookie. An ambitious record, because it possesses a sound that is as sexy as it is thoughtful and a writing style, exemplary, that lies on that borderline that, in the stereotype, defines underground and mainstream. Fields that instead it crosses naturally and between which it moves without any particular problems. After all, the music comes not from the malice of the intellect but from the nuances, tender or vehement, of naivety. Peaceful Sound For Broken Minds is a pop record, pop soul, of modern urban pop. Yes, labels, even in the sense of tags, are definitely that. Of course, it is the way in which ideas are rendered that makes the difference. The record is about the need to find one's peace, but it is the fall that it shows and not the landing. With honesty and, above all, style. That is, mastery of means and an important file work with which to decline that therapeutic soul pain in which his songs are immersed. We wait for hours more, the initial Fall Into The Flame and I Am Believe seem to tell us from there we move on. Hold The Line is where trip hop forgets itself, immersing itself, to the point of blurring, with the retro atmospheres of someone like Curtis Harding. Pushing has a space disco cadence that, more pronounced, we also find in the lunar expedition sound of Watergate. The exotic visions of Back In Underwater, between the stardust of Air and the innocence of Plone, become more jazzy in Cat With Camera. Just as in the urban streaks of Don't You Worry, which in upbeat mode would sound like a great reggae song, or Are U Ready, or in the disco funk of Right Of Me, the soulful accent of Derane Obika of Living Sounds emerges, a Londoner of Nigerian origin who grew up listening to gospel, Prince and Stevie Wonder, whose voice guides us through the songs of Peacefull Sound For Broken Minds. Which is a new point for that work of redefining the standards of pop today that Space Echo is doing. Throwing the clock overboard, because the time it wants to capture is nothing more than the movement of its hands

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Rude Jude

Heart To Heart

LP | 1975 | EU (Trading Places)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This EP is the first release to mark the start of a new adventure, illustrating Rude Jude's commitment to a smooth and melodic vintage sound. Featuring 3 original songs, a cover and an epilogue, it is deeply inspired by the legends of Adult Oriented Rock and a mix of 70s/80s Soft Rock, Jazz and Pop. The contribution of the talented vocalist, songwriter and violin player, Jon GK can't be understated in creating and interpreting these songs. All the parts are played by musicians and the production is made through as much analog gear from that era as possible. It is not just a tribute but an attempt to carry the torch and bring something new to the current music landscape

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John L. Watson

Let's Straighten It Out

LP | 2022 | CA | Original (Telephone Explosion)

Release: 1975 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Following his tenure fronting British psychedelic rock act The Web, who cut a couple of likeable albums featuring his bluesy, soulful lead, US-born vocalist Mississippi John L. Watson went solo, working with Pete Wingfield on his 1970 debut, White Hot Blue Black. Superior sophomore set Let’s Straighten It Out was released on Bob Kingston’s Spark label in 1975 and credited to John L. Watson and White Mouse, with Watson headed in a funk direction; along with the potent title track, there’s a fine cut of Gwen McCrae’s ‘Rockin’ Chair,’ making the set a sure-fire winner for Watson fans and lovers of British funk and soul.

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Badge Epoque Ensemble

Clouds Of Joy

Science Fiction Dance Party

Release: 2022 / CA – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Badge Époque Ensemble return to Telephone Explosion Records with a new LP, Clouds of Joy. Featuring three vocal-led compositions, three instrumentals and three choral arrangements, this new album presents the Ensemble’s most ambitious, mature and engaging material to date. Clouds represents a shift from the group’s previous sonic excursions into the worlds of vintage soundtrack grooves and early electric jazz towards a more era-ambiguous, complex and all-encompassing approach to arrangement & production.

Undergoing a major shift of consciousness upon learning that he was expecting twins, BÉE leader Maximilian ‘Twig’ Turnbull found the spark to initiate the album within his reflections upon the nature of human joy. This shift in mindset also helped shape the record from an operational standpoint: Turnbull stepped away from his fixture on keys, leaving all of the musical performance on this record to his cast of collaborators. With Max assuming a more “directorial” approach to production and arrangement à la Barry White, David Axelrod, or Fagen & Becker, this album finds the Badge Époque Ensemble in its most collaborative mode to date. Vocalists Dorothea Paas, James Bailey and guitarist Chris Bezant all have co-writing credits here with Bezant contributing significantly to three compositions, including the album’s title track. The album was mixed collaboratively as well, as another joint effort between Turnbull, Steve Chahley and Tony Price, a trio who have teamed up behind the mixing desk for all previous BÉE albums, as well as U.S. Girls’ Heavy Light LP.

For the most part, the Ensemble on this record is made up of names familiar to anyone following the Badge cosmology: drummer Jay Anderson, bassist Gio Rosati, flautist Alia O’Brien, saxophonist Karen Ng, percussionist Ed Squires and guitarist Chris Bezant, with the new addition of young jazz pianist Edwin De Goeij, a perfect surrogate for Turnbull’s ideas on keys. (This in-demand collection of musicians represent a scattering of key cogs from a clutch of other premium Canadian exports; The Weather Station, Andy Shauf, U.S. Girls & Marker Starling). Clouds’ emphasis on the sound of the human voice finds its perfect outlet in vocal arrangements by labelmate Dorothea Paas and a return from lead vocalist James Baley. Their contributions find compliment by a choir composed of session vocalists, (including singers from Bernice and Bonjay) who come together to provide a series of show-stopping harmonic acrobatics.

Familiar Badge motifs are present through this album’s nine tracks: extended sections of dusty drum & conga breaks, swirling saxophone and flute flourishes, fleet-fingered guitar excursions, hazy Rhodes chords and lashing Clavinet stabs, but where Clouds excels is in its ability to weave tremendous vocal performances and choral arrangements into its dense tapestry of sound. The lilting melodies and multidimensional harmonies on tracks “Conspiring With Nature” and “All Same 2 Each, Each Same 2 All” bear the hallmarks of late sixties baroque AM-radio pop, while James Baley’s ecstatic, Stevie-esque lead vocal performance on “Zodiac” could light up the midnight sky, turning a nearly eight minute jazz-funk instrumental odyssey into a sure-shot dancefloor hit. Lyrically, Turnbull’s interest in an aphoristic spiritual mysticism condenses reflections on the complexity of human emotion into bold, succinct phrases, a quality most clearly communicated on the album’s three choral pieces, “The Greatest Joy”, “Let Breath Be The Sum”, and “Joy Flows” (upon first hearing these works Turnbull’s partner Meg Remy remarked that they sounded like “radio hits on the planet Dune”).

Clouds of Joy comes serendipitously as catalog number Ter0100 - the hundredth release for Telephone Explosion, the rapidly burgeoning Toronto label. It is the group’s third proper full length of five total releases for the imprint in only 4 years. It represents the Ensemble’s most fully realized presentation of a founding vision to create music as human, organic and alive as it is synthesized, produced and designed; music that transcends the notion of linear time, pulling in influences and ideas from the past and taking them far into the future.

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LP | 2009 | UK | Reissue (Finders Keepers)