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7" | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Giant / Onlyroots)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Karen Dalton’s 1971 album, In My Own Time, stands as a true masterpiece by one of music’s most mysterious, enigmatic, and enduringly influential artists. Celebrating the album’s 50th anniversary, Light in the Attic is honored to present a newly remastered (2021) edition of the album on LP, CD, cassette, and 8-Track.

Both the CD and cassette editions feature 9 bonus tracks, including 3 alternate takes from the In My Own Time album sessions, along with 6 previously unreleased tracks captured during Karen’s 1971 European tour, including live at The Montreux Golden Rose Pop Festival and Germany’s Beat Club.

All audio has been newly remastered by Dave Cooley, while lacquers were cut by Phil Rodriguez at Elysian Masters.

The Oklahoma-raised Karen Dalton (1937-1993) brought a range of influences to her work. As Lenny Kaye writes in the liner notes, one can hear “the jazz of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, the immersion of Nina Simone, the Appalachian keen of Jean Ritchie, [and] the R&B and country that had to seep in as she made her way to New York."

Armed with a long-necked banjo and a 12-stringed guitar, Dalton set herself apart from her peers with her distinctive, world-weary vocals. In the early ‘60s, she became a fixture in the Greenwich Village folk scene, interpreting traditional material, blues standards, and the songs of her contemporaries, including Tim Hardin, Fred Neil, and Richard Tucker, whom she later married. Bob Dylan, meanwhile, was instantly taken with her artistry. “My favorite singer in the place was Karen Dalton,” he recalled in Chronicles: Volume One (Simon & Schuster, 2004). “Karen had a voice like Billie Holiday and played the guitar like Jimmy Reed.”

Those who knew Dalton understood that she was not interested in bowing to the whims of the record industry. On stage, she rarely interacted with audience members. In the studio, she was equally as uncomfortable with the recording process. Her 1969 debut, It’s So Hard to Tell Who’s Going To Love You The Best, reissued by Light in the Attic in 2009, was captured on the sly when Dalton assumed that she was rehearsing songs. When Woodstock co-promoter Michael Lang approached Dalton about recording a follow-up for his new imprint, Just Sunshine, she was dubious, to say the least. The album would have to be made on her own terms, in her own time. That turned out to be a six-month period at Bearsville Studios in Woodstock, NY.

Producing the album was bassist Harvey Brooks, who played alongside Dalton on It’s So Hard to Tell Who’s Going To Love You The Best. Brooks, who prided himself on being “simple, solid and supportive,” understood Dalton’s process, but was also willing to offer gentle encouragement, and challenge the artist to push her creative bounds. “I tried to present her with a flexible situation,” he told Kaye. “I left the decisions to her, to determine the tempo, feel. She was very quiet, and I brought all of it to her; if she needed more, I’d present options. Everyone was sensitive to her. She was the leader.”

Dalton, who rarely performed her own compositions, selected a range of material to interpret—from traditionals like “Katie Cruel” and “Same Old Man” to Paul Butterfield’s “In My Own Dream” and Richard Tucker’s “Are You Leaving For The Country.” She also expanded upon her typical repertoire, peppering in such R&B hits as “When a Man Loves a Woman” and “How Sweet It Is.” In a departure from her previous LP, Dalton’s new recording offered fuller, more pop-forward arrangements, featuring a slew of talented studio musicians.

While ‘70s audiences may not have been ready for Dalton’s music, a new generation was about to discover her work. In the decades following her death, a slew of artists would name Karen Dalton as an influence, including Lucinda Williams, Joanna Newsom, Nick Cave, Angel Olsen, Devendra Banhart, Sharon Van Etten, Courtney Barnett, and Adele. In the recent acclaimed film documentary Karen Dalton: In My Own Time, Cave muses on Dalton’s unique appeal: “There’s a sort of demand made upon the listener,” he explains. “Whether you like it or not, you have to enter her world. And it’s a despairing world.” Peter Walker, who also appears in the film, elaborates on this idea: “If she can feel a certain way in her music and play it in such a way that you feel that way, then that’s really the most magical thing [one] can do.” He adds, “She had a deep and profound and loving soul…you can hear it in her music.”

1–10: Originally released as Just Sunshine – PAS 6008, 1971 11–13: Alternate Takes from album sessions, 1970/71 14–15: Recorded live at Beat Club, Germany, April 21, 1971 16–19: Recorded live at The Montreux Golden Rose Pop Festival, May 1, 1972

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Alton Ellis

Too Late To Turn Back

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hank Jacobs And Don Malone / Hank Jacobs And The Tko's

The World Needs Changin' / Gettin' On Down

7" | 1970 | UK | Reissue (BGP)

7" | 1983 | EU (Radiation Reissues)

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A straight reissue of this super-rare funk single from 1970 on the Call Me label.

Original copies of this political soul anthem change hands for a lot of money.

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Vatican Commandos

Just A Frisbee

7" | 1983 | EU (Radiation Reissues)

Release: 1983 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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First vinyl reissue for Darien, Connecticut hardcore punk legends Vatican Commandos’ 1983 second 7", originally on the Pregnant Nun label. A 'killed by death' holy grail for the US hardcore collectors finally back in print, courtesy of the original members. Faithful reproduction of the original cover art by Rob Zombie himself. Fully remastered.

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Vatican Commandos

Hit Squad For God

What Do You Want Me To Do

Release: 1983 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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First vinyl reissue for Darien, Connecticut hardcore punk legends Vatican Commandos’ 1983 debut, featuring Richard Hall (A.K.A. world famous pop star Moby) on guitar. Originally out on the Pregnant Nun label and now impossibile to find. Holy grail alert!

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Christopher Jay

7" | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Athens Of The North)

Here Come The Girls / Back Street Lover Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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After releasing some unreleased material by Christopher last year (go buy this now if you dont have it), we now also present you with a reissue of a rare little boogiefunk 45 recorded at Music America Studio, Rochester, New York circa 1987. Recorded, Produced and Performed by Christopher Jay, wonky and charming is the order of the day, I rate this 45 a lot. For this 45 we decided to gift you a picture sleeve of the very cool OG artwork.

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Ernie K. Doe

7" | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Janus)

Airport Love Theme / Afro Som

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2021 Release. Most people will remember the Boots advert from 2007 which used Ernie K. Doe's infectious funky 'Here Come The Girls' and caused a surge of new interest in this killer 1970 New Orleans vintage groover. The Sugababes then nicked it and managed a Top 3 hit. However, accept no substiture for the original! An essential Allen Toussaint song and production which should be in everyone's 7Inch box as a staple. Instant flloor-filler anywhere and everywhere.

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Waldir Calmon

7" | 1970 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

7" | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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You know it's going to be a heavy record when DJ / collector Mr Thing asks you to keep a look out for a copy on your next digging trip to Brazil. Add on top of that, being sampled by Madlib on the track 'Curls’ on his Madvillain album! Taken from Waldir Calmon's 'Waldir Calmon E Seus Multisons' album on Copacabana (1970), from looking at this unassuming record cover featuring a middle-aged man sporting an impressive pair of glasses you wouldn't expect it to become the fabric to one of the songs from the iconic 'Madvillain’ album. But… like many things in life, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. 'Airport Love Theme’, like its name suggests, falls into full-on lounge territory. It’s feel-good music made to be the soundtrack for a utopian world that never really was. Yet behind the silky-smooth groove is an addictive earworm waiting to be heard. Afro Son' taken from the same album, pushes things in a different direction towards a sound that is more firmly rooted in the Brazilian tradition. This quirky 60's-breakbeat-funk groove is reminiscent of French artist Jean Jacques Perrey's 'E.V.A.', also from 1970, in its melody and backbeat, where the Moog synthesizer of Perrey is replaced with a more orchestrated sound by Calmon. This track is magical, cinematic and breakbeat-laden with a hidden unknown exoticism. Waldir Calmon had an active career in music working from the '50s right up until his passing in 1982. His career started early, forming his first ensemble at the age of fourteen, originally working in bands in nightclubs and writing jingles. He progressed in the early '50s to a long-running career working in television. In addition to his television work, he had success with his recording vocation, mixing in the same musical circles as greats such as Tom Jobi, João Gilberto and Doris Monteiro.

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Magalhaes / Os Panteras

Xango / Lambada Pauleira

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Second Best (Is Never Enough) Blue Vinyl Edition

The Finishing Touch

12" | 1974 | UK | Reissue (Brookside Music)

Bongo Pat / Augustus Pablo

Release: 1974 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Philly Groove and Brookside are back at it! This time with a remix edit of Finishing Touch - 'Second Best (Is Never Enough)'. Side A gets a Mike Maurro Remix, edited down to a DJ friendly 7'' version and the B Side contains the original single version. Pressed on limited edition blue vinyl 7'' for the collectors.

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Young Generation / New Style

7" | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Teasing You Again / Your Love, My Love T Record Store Day 2020 Edition

Willie Tee

7" | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Gatur)

Changing Man / I'm Just Your Clown

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2020 Release.

One of the most expensive records in the world. The only available copy on Discogs is a mere £4,000! This was Willie Tee returning to his ’60s anthem “Teasing You” but updating it with a beautiful 1972 New Orleans production turning it into a Modern Soul anthem. It’s a work of sublime genius and the fully remastered 7″ reissue will have replica artwork of the original Gatur label. You have just been spoilt, again.

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The Power Of Attorney

7" | 1973 | US | Reissue (Nicetown / Brewerytown Beats)

Don't You Worry Baby The Best Is Yet To Come / Try To Leave Me If You Can

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In the early 1970s, the funk / soul band Power Of Attorney was formed at the Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution at Graterford (30 miles northwest of Philadelphia). The story of their formation is just as powerful as the music that they left behind. In late 1972, the prison’s Activities Director Theodore “Ted” Wing broke ground on a new recording studio. As part of the rehabilitative arts and music initiative, the space was built to offer a creative outlet for incarcerated individuals to express their musical talents. In November of ‘72, an audition was held throughout the prison to form a band. It has been reported that over 1,600 men auditioned for a spot in the band. Wing ultimately settled on a lineup that consisted of William Smith (lead guitar), Charles McDowell (bass), Merion Wilson (tenor saxophone), Edward J.X. Smith (guitar), and Otis Graham (drums). With a lineup of gifted musicians and a fresh new recording studio to practice and lay down tracks in, the band Power Of Attorney was officially born. In January of 1973, Power of Attorney got the chance to record at Sigma Sound Studios, the legendary space that helped birth the Philadelphia International sound as well as classic albums like David Bowie's Young Americans. Taking the routines that they had rehearsed for a reported five hours each day, the band laid down the tracks — including the reflective “Changing Man,” an original composition by McDowell. “It tells the story of a man who made a mistake, and after a while in jail, he gets his head together, and realizes it’s time to straighten it out,” the 21-year-old serving life for murder told The Philadelphia Daily News upon the single’s release. The 7-inch single was released on the Nicetown label in 1973. Sold directly from the prison activities office, 500 copies were originally made. After more practicing and recording, one year later James Brown & Polydor Records offered The Power Of Attorney’s lone full-length, 1974’s From The Inside… Between 1973 and 1975 the band played 400+ concerts outside of the prison walls. Even opening for Stevie Wonder at Lincoln University and also making a live appearance on the Mike Douglas show. Forward to 2020 – While digging through the Sigma tape archives at Drexel University, Brewerytown Beats owner Max Ochester – known for deep-dive Philly reissues by The Thompsons and Sounds Of Liberation – noticed two tapes, with only “P.O.A.” scribbled on the spines. Upon further inspection, it was discovered that these 2-inch multi-reels contained six songs, four of them previously unreleased, all from 1973. The full original studio tapes for Power Of Attorney’s “Changing Man” sessions had been found, 47 years later. Expertly mixed and remastered from the original reels, Power Of Attorney’s Changing Man (out now on Brewerytown Records) is a document of the joy and pain of a handful of men trying to make the best of an impossible situation. The bittersweet love ballad “I’m Just your Clown” is featured on the flip. The reissued single is available now on Brewerytown Records on vinyl and streaming platforms. The label will follow this up with the vinyl and streaming release of all 6 songs found on that long-lost Sigma tape, on vinyl & CD in late 2020.

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Bessie Banks

7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Pressure Makes Diamonds)

We've Gotta Find A Way Back To Love / Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ultra-rare modern/Northern soul/funk crossover, now extremely expensive in its original form. Cut loud & proud. Artwork based on the original promo version. Officially licensed from Phase One Network.

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Freda Payne

7" | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Pressure Makes Diamonds)

7" | 1987 | US | Reissue (Jah Life/Digikiller)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Slept-on modern soul/funk featuring the break from "Ham 'N' Eggs" by A Tribe Called Quest. Cut loud & proud. Licensed from Demon Music Group by pressuremakesdiamonds.co.uk

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King Kong

Agony And Pain

11,99 €* 14,99 € -20%

Release: 1987 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Icho Candy / Dennis Brown

Ease Up The Pressure / Easy Take It Easy Version Rhythm

7" | 1987 | US | Reissue (Jah Life/Digikiller)

Release: 1987 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Johnny Lover / Ark Riders

Forgive I / Forgiven

7" | 1975 | US | Reissue (Ark The Zion Sound)

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Emotional Rescue)

Silver Leaf

Hey!

12" | 1985 | EU (Different Class)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Sometimes a record comes along that is a wonderful anomaly that really is all about the music. Silver Leaf recently appeared on the radar via obscuro diggers on both sides of the Atlantic and landed with a Hey!
What is known about Silver Leaf, beyond that it was a short-lived mid-80s project out of Cincinnati, Ohio, is that it features ex-Zephyr keyboardist John Faris, working alongside the mysterious vocalist Silvia Leaf.
The difference between the blues and occasional psychedelic rock of early 70s Boulder, Colorado's Zephyr and the lo-fi recordings of Silver Leaf are striking, but in Hey! and Can We Rebuild Our City?, the power of the ballad and strong playing of John, is wrapped in mid-80s, mid-States lo fi heaven.
Whether a non-de-plume, Ms Leaf's searing, innocent vocals fly above John's keys and programming. Hey!'s repetitive exhalations act like a mantra to a party, while tom's chime in accompaniment. Here it comes!
Can We Rebuild Our City? starts with Faris' forlorn intro before crashing percussion heads to some kind of wonderful, as Leaf questions a calls to hearts.
Releasing just 3 singles, Silver Leaf's music is unique and essential, an experience and a delight to present.

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Foreign Legion

Trenchline

10" | 1973 | UK | Reissue (Honest Jon's)

Release: 1985 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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1985, reissue with a new artwork, Punk in vein of The Expelled, Vice Squad, Adicts.

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The Metro-Tones Inc.

Get Together

Life After Life / Life After Dub

Release: 1973 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Dedicated ‘to the United Nations and especially young people’, this is slow-burning, steeply screwed, early-seventies Atlanta funk by James Conley and co, spun out of a line from Eliza Hewett’s nineteenth-century hymn, When We All Get To Heaven.

The flip is deadly, too: a super-soulful blend of Sly & The Family Stone with Kool & The Gang, movingly confused and sincere in its pleading (without threats or machismo) to be loved back.

Both sides come with instrumentals. Check part two of Get Together.

Beautifully sleeved.

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Alternative TV

7" | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Ethbo)

7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Discs Of Fun And Love)

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Following hot on the heels of Ethbo's excursion to Russia, with Letov, Suchillin and Pillayev, Howard Williams' Ethbo swivels its telescope to Deptford, South London in 1978.

The band Alternative TV were, and remain, a radical creative force. Originally formed by Mark Perry (Mark P), and Alex Fergusson (later of Psychic TV) in the early days of punk, when Perry was editor of the pioneering punk fanzine, Sniffin' Glue.

Early rehearsals were held in Throbbing Gristle's Industrial Records studio, with Genesis P-Orridge on drums. After line-up changes, the 1978 release of Life After Life saw Dennis Burns on bass, Chris Bennett on drums, Kim Turner on guitar and Mark P. on vocals. The session was produced by prolific Trojan Records artist and producer Joe Sinclair, and released on the independent label Deptford Fun City Records.

The song presents a “conscious” lyric through an urban music form of its time. And here’s the result, more than 40 years on, the dub still rocks. Perry’s vocal, like no other from the punk era, talks of the afterlife, in a twisted nod to Nietzsche, he chants “Wake Me Up When We Are Dead”.

A Venn diagram of Mark P and Mark E Smith, leader of The Fall, would show some common ground. Both band leaders survived numerous member changes throughout the decades, had a baleful eye on the producers and consumers of their music, and expressed themselves through a poetic, existential form of lyric writing and musical experimentation. In the early days Smith cited Alternative TV in a list of favourite music - alongside Johnny Cash.

Remastered with love, pressed at RAND, with sleeve and label artwork re-jigged by Will Bankhead, there's no better way to skank yourself to Armageddon.

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Rochelle Rabouin

This Is My Year

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Mr. Disc)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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London’s new reissue label Discs of Fun and Love are excited to announce DFL001 - a reissue of Rochelle Raboüin's modern soul rarity "This Is My Year".
Originally recorded in 1977 at Malaco Studios and Sound City this still relatively unknown modern soul dancer is ready to light up dance floors, with the smooth downtempo flip side perfect for the afters. Once a singer in the Earl White Revue, Rochelle had her moment on this beautiful crossover record. After talking to some of the top modern soul DJs across the world, this record still seemed illusive for the deepest of diggers.
The record has been remastered by Grammy nominated mastering house the Carvery.
Discs of Fun and Love is a reissue label run by DJs and diggers Miche (Spiritland’s programmer) and Frederika (a resident at Spiritland).

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Sun La Shan

Catch

12" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (DBH)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 500 numbered copies. Originally released in 1982.

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Duane & Co

Hardcore Jazz

Try It Out / Head Over Heels

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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DBH Music proudly presents the new inhouse label called DBH! We're very happy and proud to represent with the first release the first ep which came out on legendary Dance Mania Records! "Hardcore Jazz" by Duane & Co. was done as a hommage to James Brown. Special thanks to Ray Barney! Here are some words by Duane Buford: Some yers ago my friend and Mentor Ray Barney started a record label and we sat down and talked about his 1st release, I sat down in my basement and put something together little did I know years later it will be reissued, a little while later we did our second release which was really successful. I really give thanks to Dancemania records a label Ray Barney and I started, many others have tried to claim that they started this record label but all of them are totally full of s*** . A little while later ended up getting signed to a major record label which actually served no purpose for me what so ever, it was'nt the label it was the people i was involved with at the time, I was making more money with Ray Barney and Dancemania. Moral to this, take care of your paper work when you release your music, don't sign away your publishing, you never know where your song will end up.

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World Series

7" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Chuwanaga)

7" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Star Time / Top Ranking Sound)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Parisian label Chuwanaga curated by Clémentine & Saint-James is really proud to announce his next release: the reissue of an almost forgotten 7" by Britfunk band World Series, bringing together jazz-funk, AOR and a really funky vibe. A perfect fit for summertime.
Like a good recipe, this little beauty actually got all great ingredients: great Rhodes parts, catchy vocals, solid basslines and lovely Moog-esque synthesizer melodies. "Try It Out" brings together a classy AOR-Funk/Soul vibe with a solide funky groove. On the other side, "Head Over Heels" looks more towards proper british Jazz-Funk territories with its uptempo beat and slapped bass.
Back in the days, World Series was a local live band around North London. They used to tour a lot around early 1980’s in and around London in places like the Bull and Gate in Kentish Town, the Production Village in Cricklewood, The Cricketers at the Oval and Dingwalls in Camden. On the same circuit were bands like Cayenne, Gonzalez, Morrissey Mullen and the Breakfast Band to name a few. In 1983, they recorded a session at Woodcray Manor Studios in Berkshirand and released "Try It Out / Head Over Heels" as a 7" single, financing the pressing. They were actually delighted when one reviewer said they were a bit like Level 42 "but with decent vocals".
Thanks to the original crew, Mike Frankel (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Keith Mawson (Bass), Richard Newell (Drums & Percussion) and Andy Park (Keyboards), Chuwanaga is proud to present you this single with a great artwork from William James Thurman, including also an insert with lyrics and pictures from the band. One not to miss!

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Rudo

Freedom

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Time After Time / She's Gone

Step By Step

7" | 1972 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

Say Yeah / Search For Tomorrow

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soaring falsetto lead from 13-year-old Johnnie Gee, who, alongside brothers Jerome and Dewitt and a handful of kids from their Milwaukee stomping grounds, formed Step By Step in 1969. Gee and company’s 1972 sweet soul double sider for Jim Kirchstein’s regional powerhouse Cuca Records is among the rarest singles produced by the Sauk City outfit over its 13 year run, barely making it outside of Wisconsin before appearing on 2007’s Home Schooled: The ABCs of Kid Soul album.

Step By Step’s “Time After Time” has since become a highly sought after single on the low rider circuit, and was prominently featured in season two of Aziz Ansari’s breakout Netflix series Master of None. Both sides have been remastered from the original analog Cuca masters, with two additional songs tacked onto the digital version.

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Chain Reaction

7" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Rain & Shine)

7" | 1978 | US | Reissue (Superior Viaduct)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited Edition for Record Store Day 2018! Original copies of this beautiful Chain Reaction 7 inch have been changing hands for £500, so this is a true digger's delight.
Exceptional soul from the late 70's which hundreds before have attempted to license to no avail. Lack of trust was a key issue in these pursuits, after 'Say Yeah' was used in a B grade Hollywood movie without permission, alongside record collectors cleaning producer Harold Sargent out of his original 45s before upping them on Ebay for $1000 apiece.
Cue the good people at Rain & Shine, a non-profit organisation based out of New Zealand, who have worked with Chain Reaction directly to license this incredible record properly - returning all net profits to the artists involved.
It really doesn't get much better than this - spiritual stuff! Comes complete with picture sleeve , pressed on black vinyl with a large dinked centre hole.

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The Mekons

Where Were You?

7" | 1978 | US | Reissue (Superior Viaduct)

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Limited edition for Record Store Day 2018!

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The Mekons

Never Been In A Riot

Mustapha / Petroleo En Bruto

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Limited edition for Record Store Day 2018!

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Kamel Oil Company Band

7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (RCA / Victor)

Welcome Back A Foolish Man / Lovin' Hard, Livin' Good

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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From the darkest corners of the RCA vaults we bring you this super rare and wonderful, tripped out cosmic-psych rarity on 45! From 1977 this double-header is an Eastern themed, moog driven oddity from the mysteriously monikered Kamel Oil Company. Written by the legendary Bob Azzam, Eddie Barclay (founder of Barclay Records) & Greek record company owner Antoine Flamaritis, 'Mustapha' is an exotica soaked orchestral monster with choir vocals and string arrangements that only the big boys could call in. This is a serious left-field nugget from the vaults of one of the biggest majors, one ends up thinking - 'how did this come about?!'. On the flip-side we have 'Petrolo En Bruto', which is the real gem here, undoubtedly this one will appeal to fans of the far flung reaches of world music and psych, even those of you who dig the various flavours of Funk from around the globe. A truly special and unique record here, often sought after by the deepest of the crate diggers and obscure sound searchers on a promo 45, this rare EP now sees a fully legit reissue. Made in conjunction with Above Board distribution and RCA this reissue is sourced from their vaults using original materials and remastered and repressed to the highest standard for 2018 and featuring all original 1977 RCA label artwork.

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Bobby Jones

7" | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Rocafort)

12" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Conforming to the usual high standards we've come to expect, Rocafort Records have got their hands on another sublime soul 7inch. Originally released in 1970 on the amusingly named Kack label, soulman Bobby Jones assures us that there's nothing but the smell of sweet soul music happening here.
Written and produced by well-known Chicago music veteran, Maurice Lee Simpkins, "Welcome Back A Foolish Man" does everything an early 70s mid-tempo two-stepper should. Urgent, pleading lyrics telling of unspeakable heartache, sweeping strings, twangy guitars, heavenly backing vocals that lift everything towards the Gods. All solidly crowned by the raw, expressive vocal talent of Bobby Jones – a consistantly worthy bluesy/soul singer who never really got the recognition he deserved.
Interesting to note that both "Welcome Back A Foolish Man" and the similarly veined B side, "Lovin' Hard, Livin' Good" were sung by soul siren Ruby Andrews a few years prior but with different lyrics, different composers and label. A mystery worth solving for any of you musos out there !

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Jamaiel Shabaka

I Am That I Am

Sweet Girl Of Mine / Turn Me On

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jamaiel Shabaka was born in the parish of St.Thomas, Jamaica. As far as he remember, he grew up like a child in the country side by farming vegetables under the sun with his family. At the age of five of seven years old, he moved with his family to Los Angeles, California. He discovered music with his mum playing piano and that's how he started singing.

Sometimes he came back to Jamaica and there he experienced Sound System for the first time. There he met a brethren named Ras Kiddus. Jamaiel wanted to meet Sugar Minott so he asked Ras Kiddus to help him. Ras Kiddus brought him to the Youth Promorion yard and organized a meeting. Sugar Minott took time to help Jamaiel to produce his song 'I Am That I Am' at Channel 1 studio on Maxfield avenue. The melody came to him with the inspiration of Jah Rastafari.

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Mel Williams

7" | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Expansion)

Because Of Money / Obi Ye Saa Wui

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This is a true modern Soul masterpiece. Original copies exchanging hands for £1,500.

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3rd Generation Band

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

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Third Rail Band)

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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Third Rail Band

Keep On Dancin

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Flyin' Saucers R'n'R/ I Want You Baby

Billy Lee Riley

7" | 1976 | US | Reissue (Sun)

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Josey Wales

The Outlaw

LP | 1982 | UK | Original (Greensleeves)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Re-issue of the classic 1983 album from Josey Wales produced by Henry 'Junjo' Lawes at Channel One with the Roots Radics in full effect and Soldgie at the controls. Includes the Ganjaman anthems 'It A fi Bun' and 'Stalk Of Sensimilia'.

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Michigan & Smiley

Downpression

LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1982 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The 1982 Roots Radics affair from Michigan & Smiley, the original DeeJay dynamic duo. Produced by Henry 'Junjo' Lawes at Channel One with Soldgie & Scientist at the controls. Contains the massive hit 'Diseases' - guaranteed to nice up the dance! (on the same riddim as Yellowman's 'Zungguzungguguzungguzeng' - also a big hit in old school New York hip hop circles).

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Wailing Souls

On The Rocks

7" | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Original album from 1983 re-issued! Recorded at Channel One. Mixed at Channel One and Joe Gibbs Studio. Engineers: Errol Thompson, Scientist, Soldgie. Backing band: The Roots Radics, Sly & Robbie (track A5). Horns: Nambo Robinson, Dean Fraser, Dave Madden. Producer: Wailing Souls - Winston 'Pipe' Matthews / Lloyd 'Bread' McDonald / George 'Buddy' Haye / Rudolph 'Garth' Dennis. LP sleeve backside has the reprinted lyrics to sing along.

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Kirk Wonder

Dollars Weak

7" | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Revisiting this dancehall gem! A genre-defining track from the late '80s, Kirk Wonder's "Dollars Weak," licensed from producer Mansfield McClean, features innovative use of synthesizers and infectious rhythm programming. Coupled with Wonder's signature vocals and the now-classic lyrics "dollars weak, but life is sweet," it captures the complex socio-economic realities of the era—a message that continues to hold relevance. Out Now!

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Blacka Shines

Mob Him Kill Him

7" | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Introducing Mark Anthony James, born on April 8, 1968, in Kingston city, Jamaica. A musical career spanning since 1983 when he adopted the stage name "Blacka Shines" and marked his entry into the studio with his first recording in 1987 amidst the digital reggae revolution. As the mid-'90s unfolded, a significant transformation took place, leading to a new chapter in his artistic identity. During this period, Mark James embraced the new name "Ultimate Shines," marking a conscious evolution in his artistic identity. Presented here are two 7"s from the earlier works of Mark James, featuring the 1989 recut of "Mob Him Kill Him" and the 1990 gem "Fraid A Prison," produced on Roland Gordon's imprints "Gorland" and "Gin". These releases were made possible through collaboration with Mark James and Richard McPherson.

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Vicious Irie

Late Night Attack

Tyrone Taylor / Black Disciples

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Late Night Attack come catch the Late Night Attack!" Good things come to those who wait. We're thrilled to finally unveil the latest reissue in our Harry J grail series, a long-anticipated release "Late Night Attack." This 1987 gem shares the same rhythm as "Jam The Calypso," a reissue from a couple of years ago. Vicious Irie, also known as Sedley Downer, delivers an absolute fire performance, spitting lyrics over this fast-paced Harry J digi riddim.

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Birds Of A Feather / Death Before Dishonour

7" | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Wolf)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Another inferno is ignited by the legendary producer Jack Ruby in the next installment of the reissue series. Once again, featuring the iconic Tyrone Taylor with "Birds of a Feather," whose vocals soar above a foundation of pure roots reggae, originally recorded in 1976. The heat doesn't stop there, as for the first time on 7-inch vinyl, we unleash the fury of "Death Before Dishonour," an instrumental by Jack Ruby's militant Black Disciples backing band with seriously blazing horns that leave an undeniable mark. This is the first time ever that "Birds of a Feather" and its instrumental counterpart are paired together.

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Hoziah Lawrence

Money Lover

7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Fox)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hoziah Lawrence, at times spelled as Hosbah or Hosiah, recorded a handful of tracks during his brief career, primarily under the guidance of Jack Ruby. The distinct hard stepping and militant style of 'Money Lover' found its place on an obscure and unique label named Haughton Sound in 1977. This label was owned by the up-and-coming lawyer at the time Antonette Haughton who used to spar with many musicians in day. She later transitioned into a fiery and radical talk show host at RJR and more recently became a controversial lawyer who was eventually disbarred from the roll of attorneys before her passing in 2023. The reason behind Jack Ruby attributing production credits to Ms. Haughton remains a puzzle with speculation suggesting potential political motivations, according to the Estate of Jack Ruby. Nonetheless, 'Money Lover' has persistently captured the attention of rare vinyl collectors over the years, and we are delighted to present its reissue, contributing to the ongoing mystique surrounding its creation.

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The Skulls

Black Slavery Days

7" | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A truly exceptional song showcasing the pinnacle of Jack Ruby's productions, "Black Slavery Days" by The Skulls stands out as a remarkable gem that gained significant popularity in the Ochi Rios sound system scene. The lead singer of The Skulls, Tony Thomas, penned all their tunes, bringing his experience from singing with the original Justin Hinds & the Dominos group. This piece is a manifestation of pure 70's roots music in all its glorious essence.

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Earl Anthony

She Loves To Ride

7" | 1974 | US | Reissue (Motown)

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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We've got a passion for two things: reggae and motorcycles, and we're thrilled to present a reissue that fuses these two loves in a fantastic tune. Singer Earl Anthony first graced the music scene in the early '80s, gaining recognition for his hit "Sensi Man Rock." However, he also left his mark with a few other undercover tracks over the years. In this feature, we highlight a hidden gem from 1987, a scorching digi production that celebrates his Kawasaki motorcycle and his woman's passion for high-speed thrills.

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Al Green

Take Me To The River

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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7" | 1988 | US | Reissue (Digikiller)

Everton Chambers

This Love Of Mine

11,99 €* 14,99 € -20%

It's My House / House In Dub

Release: 1988 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Finally here, the first release in our long planned Parish label reissue program. Students of late '80s digital reggae know that Edgar Whyte's Parish label is one of the finest labels of the period, issuing many singles and albums, with a unique selection of artists and a bunch of killer original rhythms. We've been working on this program a long time and are very pleased it's finally here. There will be a killer selection of reissue and previously unreleased tunes coming in 2024, all from master tapes. We figured it's only fitting to start off with what is likely the most in demand Parish single for '80s digital collectors, and from one of the label's signature artists. Everton Chambers' "This Love of Mine" came out in 1988 and is extremely tough to find, a ruff piece of stepping digital, even favored for play by the late great Jah Shaka.

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Marie Bowie

7" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Roots Vibration)

The Ethiopians

Obeah Book

Why Do I Love You Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Very rare 70s roots by The Ethiopians, produced by Niney The Observer. A steady rhythm with playful piano topped off with hearthfelt vocals. On the flip side, as expected, a deadly Observer dub.

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Andy Crown & Magic Touch

7" | 1978 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

Bound / Remember You Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Chicago's Magic Touch label gets the Numero treatment. Legendary rare groove selector & DJ Red Greg's edit of Disco Holy-Grail "Why Do I Love You" is now available on 7" for the first time and housed in official Magic Touch Double Disco Smash 7" Company Sleeve. This tune has been making waves in the DJ community for years only after Red Greg introduced his crucial edit eliminating the studio fluff and dialing in the raw disco meat. Certified Floor Filler with a groove guaranteed to answer all questions on love.

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Ponderosa Twins Plus One

7" | 1971 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

Michael A. Dixon & J.O.Y.

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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An American soul vocal group that would go on to shape the sound of pop music much farther beyond their imaginations, Numero is proud to present the first official American 45' repressing of the Ponderosa Twins + 1 original 1971 release of Bound b/w I Remember You.

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You're Everything / You're All I Need Purple Vinyl Edition

7" | 1978 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

Winston Fergus & The Equator

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Former Mind & Matter bandmates James "Jimmy Jam" Harris and Michael Dixon teamed up for 1978's gospel-boogie banger "You're All I Need" b/w "You're Everything" on the private Mad label.

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Father Oh Father

7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Golden Gems)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Keep Your Faith In God / Just Give It All To Christ Black Vinyl Edition

Lucky Rosenbloom

7" | 1985 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Onderstroom)

Release: 1985 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In a club scene saturated with the Minneapolis sound, Luck Rosenbloom was searching for something different. Using Korgand Moog synths, Steinway Concert Piano and a Boss Dr-110 Dr. Rhythm, he created his own funky fusion sound to spread the word of God to the mainstream. Recorded at Minneapolis's Custom Record Studios he cut 200 copies of this elusive 45 of which only a few known copies exist. The record was promoted on his cable access TV show "Lucky Mania TV" where he encouraged kids to say no to drugs and take their vitamins.

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Aroma Di Amore

De Sfeer Van Grote Dagen

12,34 €* 18,99 € -35%

7" | 1983 | DE | Reissue (Staubgold)

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Aroma Di Amore is/was Belgian’s premier cult band. Since the early eighties ADA innovatively combined electronics with rock. With a mix of razor-sharp Flemish lyrics and unconventional song structures the group earned a cult status in Belgium and abroad. 40 years later they conclude their career with a few last concerts and a vinyl box set spanning the years 1983-1987.

At the notorious Rock Rally of 1982 Aroma Di Amore stands out with their wonderful handling of the Flemish language, a deep bass, typical cold new wave drums, biting guitar riffs with the occasional flavor of absolute madness. Frontman Jos Verlooy adopts the stage name Elvis Peeters. The explanation for this remarkable pseudonym choice: in 1977 – the period of the singer's musical awakening – one of the two famous rocking Elvises (not Costello, but Presley) succumbs to his pill addiction. So, dixit Verlooy, there is an Elvis vacant. A banal surname belongs next to that exotic first name. A combination that breathes rock 'n' roll, according to the singer.

His companion Gerry Vergult – who very much determines the sound with his metallic riffs, somewhat indebted to Jean-Marie Aerts – adopts the stage name Fred Angst. Completely in line with the depressing zeitgeist of the 1980s. Gerry eats and breathes music. Besides composing most of ADA’s songs, he records & self-produces a few fantastic dark en loner solo minimal wave tracks as Fred Angst. He is still musically active, more towards the electronic leftfield nowadays under the moniker Zool.

It is clear from an early age that companion Elvis Peeters possesses the gift of the word. As an adolescent he published the punkzine “Dus”. The punk spirit stimulates Peeters. He begins to transform the poetry that he has been entrusting to paper for some time into song lyrics. It is on a whim and without any stage experience that punk friends Peeters and Angst register for the Rock Rally as Aroma di Amore. On a bed of post-punk and cold wave (Joy Division, Wire and Sisters of Mercy are the main influences), they initially let out playful, minimalist and nonsensical slogans such as "Doe De Mafia" (1982) and "Gorilla Dans De Samba" (1983). Later on, the tone becomes more serious, although Peeters' choice of words continues to show a penchant for absurdism and sarcasm. No one in Dutch songwriting imitates this verbal elasticity, certainly at that time.

The numerous songs about war are downright horrifying. In the 1980s, an arms race is underway. When the Belgian government decides to install nuclear missiles in 1981, Aroma di Amore asks for one minute of silence in the hall during performances. In "Lauwe Oorlog" (1983), Peeters exposes the core of his unrest: “paraat voor de parade / de vrede wordt begraven / met militaire eer”. To this day, the frontman of AdA still proudly wears his at least 30 year old 'atomic energy, no thanks!' button.

In 1984 Aroma releases Koude Oorlog on the new and independent Brussels label Play It Again Sam. The traditional press and radio ignore the record, but in the alternative circuits the mini-album does not go unnoticed, and the group starts to build a solid fan base, resulting in more and more offers for gigs. There's also interest in the Netherlands, and due to the international contacts of PIAS, the record also ends up in France, Switzerland, Spain and Canada.

Encouraged by this modest success, the group returns to the studio for a 12" single. With new group member Frits De Cauter on sax, they record "Voor De Dood". To this day, Voor De Dood remains the most popular AdA song, as evidenced by the countless compilations on which the song has appeared.

AdA goes to the Netherlands to record their next album “De Sfeer Van Grote Dagen”. The people from Nasmak have built a new studio in Eindhoven and one of the members, Theo Van Eenbergen (later Henry Rollins), will be the producer. “De Sfeer Van Grote Dagen” is the group's most adventurous album, and the reviews are again unanimously favorable. However, sales are disappointing and PIAS proposes to recruit Chris Reed of Red Lorry Yellow Lorry and record a new single with him. "Zonder Omzien" is recorded at the prestigious Pyramid Studio. However, PIAS is waiting to release the album and in the meantime AdA is recording a number of extra tracks with producer Ludo Camberlin, including "Koekoek In De Stad". Towards the end of the year, Lo and Elvis travel to Africa for a few months and as a result the group comes to a standstill. In this period, Zonder Omzien is released.

At the beginning of 1986, Peeters and Meulen return, and Andrea Smits leaves the group. Luc Pillards is hired as a replacement, and when Ludo Camberlin presents himself as a new label boss and producer (Anything But Records), they start recording their first full album for the label. “Harde Feiten" kicks in immediately, and the group is back up to cruising speed. In the first week of release, the record even appears in the bestseller list of the record stores.

At the beginning of 1987 the recordings for the second album start, this time in a production by Peeters and Angst themselves. Shortly after the shooting, AdA goes to Switzerland for a short but successful tour, with Men 2nd and Cas & Organized Crime as support act. "Koudvuur" is published in the autumn and considered to be their strongest record so far by the group, the reactions are rather low. Both the reviews in the press and the sales are disappointing and put a damper on the joy. Nevertheless, the group is invited to perform in Valencia, Spain, where they have an unexpected success.

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Aroma Di Amore have always been outsiders, even within the confinement of the alternative rock circuit. Their peculiar blend of raw guitars, electronics, Dutch lyrics and unconventional song structures was too hybrid for many. Those howewer who, without prejudice, would lend an ear to the band's music, discovered an energetic, authentic and uncompromising collective that stood above all trends. While so many Belgian "connaisseurs" had their doubts about the possibilities of international recognition for a band singing in Dutch, Aroma Di Amore toured France, Switzerland and Spain; their records figured in alternative charts from Poland to Canada.

From beginning to end the nucleus of Aroma Di Amore consisted of Elvis PEETERS, who in a inimitable, possessed way delivered his highly original lyrics, and Fred ANGST, guitarist mastering the heaviest riffs as well as refined tapestries of sound. Furthermore, the line-up varied throughout the band's carreer with:- H.K. (Guitarist from 1982 until 1983)- Andrea SMITS (Organ from 1982 until 1985)- Luc PILLARDS (Synthsizer in 1986)- Jan WANDELAAR (Guitar and synthesizer in 1986)- Pulcherie (Saxophone in 1983)- Wout DOCKX (Bass from 1987 until 1988)and especially- Lo MEULEN (Bass from 1983 until 1987)and the late Frits DE CAUTER (Saxophone from 1984 until 1986)contributing to the music.

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Chantage

It's Only Money

12,34 €* 18,99 € -35%

Release: 1983 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Plastic Doll Black Vinyl Edition

Dharma

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Mr. Disc)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reissue on black vinyl limited to 200 copies.

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Jungle Wonz

The Jungle

12" | 1987 | US (Trax)

Release: 1987 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Fisha

So Dem Say

7" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Delving into the captivating world of the NY reggae scene of 1989, "So Dem Say" by Winston Fisher (aka Fisha) is an extraordinary yet elusive one-away record. Cherished by Digi dancehall aficionados, it's now poised to make a long-awaited comeback. Originally released as a 12" vinyl single, this sought-after classic is set to be revived in an economical 7" edition with none of its original essence, timing and power compromised. Everything remains intact and sourced directly from the original sources. Stay tuned for the highly anticipated release of this timeless gem.

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Rudo

River Jordan

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Stand Up Black Vinyl Edition

Nexus

12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Mr. Disc)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Music Is The Answer / Somebody

Low-Down

7" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Stream)

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Please Heart Don't Break / Ain't Nothin' Nowhere Record Store Day 2023 Edition

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Lowdown Band is an African American funk and soul group from the United States that gained popularity in the early 1980s with their hit single "Music Is The Answer". Formed in San Diego, Ca in the late 1970s, the band was comprised of musicians from both the East and West Coasts of the United States. The track was an immediate hit and gained popularity which peaked at #72 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and #20 on the US R&B chart. It also achieved success overseas, reaching #61 on the UK Singles Chart

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Tsu Toronados

7" | 1971 | UK | Reissue (Rampart Street)

12,74 €* 14,99 € -15%

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Green Tree)

Release: 1971 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A first official reissue of this vintage Houston double header from TSU Toronados – the house band for Ovide who recorded the original ‘Tighten Up’ riff. With originals of the 7 inch selling on the second-hand market for £300+, it’s high time a reissue hit the shelves.

Side A sees a crossover, mellow groove classic in the form of ‘Please Heart Don’t Break’ full to the brim with emotion encapsulated in those sweet vocals and harmonies. On the flip you’re treated to the energetic excellence of ‘Ain’t Nothin’ Nowhere’, an up-tempo funk jam with a raucous trading off of voices in the mix. Two super collectable cuts across a multitude of scenes. Red label version original black sleeve.

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Silver Laughter

Handle With Care

12,74 €* 14,99 € -15%

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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7" | 1986 | UK | Reissue (Optic Nerve)

The Primitives

Really Stupid

12,74 €* 14,99 € -15%

One People (Alternate Mix)

Release: 1986 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Part of The Optic Sevens 5.0 Reissue Series.

Limited to 750 copies worldwide . Pressed on Purple Vinyl . Includes poster.

The Primitives' second single was originally released in 1986 on Lazy Records.

This issue contains all three tracks from the 12” . (None of which were included on their debut album), with a slightly different sleeve design that is a mixture of the original 12” and 7” release.

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Pablo Mose

7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (JA-Man)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 1976 | US (Atlantic)

ABBA

Dancing queen

CD | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Wackies)

Release: 1976 / US

Genre: Pop

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/ voulez-vous

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Jah Batta

Argument

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Visions Of John Clarke / Rootsy Reggae

John Clarke

CD | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Wackies)

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Jamaican)

Tappa Zukie

M.P.L.A.

12" | 1979 | US (Casablanca)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tappa Zukie’s classic ‘M.P.L.A.' and it’s dub version, originally cut at Channel One studios in 1976. Still sounds as fantastic today.

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Donna Summer

Hot Stuff

Disco nights (rock-freak)

Release: 1979 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ bad girls

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12" | 1979 | US (Arista)

The Vibrators & Impact All Stars

Release: 1979 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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/ standing ovation

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Go Back

10" | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Julio Mau Y Los Imbatibles

A Tiempo / Te Fuiste De Mi

7" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Ritmo Del Barrio)

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Life Goes On)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Re-Issue, originally released in 1986. Limited edition! It also includes a secret insert!

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East

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Possibly one of the most fascinating psychedelic album coming out of Japan in the early seventies. Published in 1972 on Capitol Records eastern brand, the album was then fully licensed to both the UK and American market, due to his fascinating and lysergic moments. The opener 'Beautiful Morning' soon became a classic on its own, showing the western influences of the band all along the spirit of the rising sun counterculture. A revolutionary effort in the end, coming from a different perspective and giving birth to a faint psych/folk/blues scenario.

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Sade

Paradise

12" | 1988 | US (Epic)

24 Hours Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 1988 / US

Genre: Hip Hop

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/ super bien

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The Chefs

7" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Optic Nerve)

I Helped Patrick Mcgoohan Escape White Vinyl Edition

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Pop

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Part of The Optic Sevens 4.0 Reissue Series. Limited to 750 copies worldwide. Pressed on Yellow Vinyl. Includes postcard and poster. Before the term Indie Pop had even been invented The Chefs had already nailed it. Formed by Carl Evans and Helen McCookerybook , they first appeared on the Vaultage 79 compilation before releasing 2 singles for the Brighton based Attrix Records. They recorded two sessions for the John Peel Show and one for Richard Skinner briefly changing their name to Skat and then disbanding. Helen went onto success and a major label deal with Helen And The Horns.

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The Times

7" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Optic Nerve)

The Jet Set Junta Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Pop

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Part of The Optic Sevens 4.0 Reissue Series. Limited to 1000 copies worldwide. Pressed on White Vinyl Includes postcard and poster. Edward Ball was a member of cult band The Television Personalities alongside his school friend Dan Treacy before leaving to concentrate on The Times. ‘I Helped Patrick McGoohan Escape’ (inspired by cult TV series The Prisoner) Is probably the best known track from them, originally released on the Artpop! label in 1982. The second single from The Times reissued here with an extra track from the 12” (released a year later in 1983). We have also decided to use the same sleeve that was used for the original 12”.

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The Monochrome Set

7" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Optic Nerve)

Greatest Hits Prison Tape Edition

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Includes postcard and poster. The Monochrome Set were something of the unsung heroes of the post-punk world; they fitted into absolutely no category whatsoever and their puckish take on spaghetti western soundtracks meets lounge jazz via the twisted lyrical imagery of vocalist Bid was as singular as it was unique. Comprising a couple of ex-Ants in Andy Warren and Lester Square, with singer / guitarist Bid and drummer JD Haney, their filmic, playful material found favour with many, including John Peel although they failed to match this with commercial success. The Jet Set Junta was originally released on Cherry Red in 1983 with its urgent, ringing guitars surrounding Bid’s lyrics telling of dodgy arms dealings and armoured limos as Lester Square’s Ennio Morriconetwang bends and reverbs as a counterpoint.

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DeBarge

Tape | 1986 | US | Reissue (Motown)

Event To Come Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 1986 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This tape is a prison tape made for inmates of prisons in the USA. It comes without screws and without an inlay as it should be. Manufactured in 2012 or 2013.

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Article 58

7" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Optic Nerve)

Arabian Prince And The Sheiks, The

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Limited to 750 copies. Pressed on Red Vinyl. Includes postcard and poster. Article 58, named after the Soviet classification for counter-revolutionaries, were formed in Scotland by Gerri McLaughlin (vocals), Douglas MacIntyre (guitars) and Ewan MacLennan (bass), with Stephen Lironi (drums) on these recordings. The group existed for a short period of time, burning brightly before burning out. A single, ‘Event To Come’, was produced by Postcard Records’ Alan Horne and Malcolm Ross and released on Josef K manager Allan Campbell’s Rational label. Article 58 were the opening group on many bills in Scotland, including support slots circa 1981 with A Certain Ratio, Scars, Josef K, Delmontes, Bauhaus, Restricted Code, among others. Josef K invited Article 58 to support them on some dates in England to promote their only album, ’The Only Fun In Town’, after which Article 58 recorded tracks for an as-yet unreleased album. One track, ‘Reflection’, did surface on a cassette/ zine product (‘Irrational’) released by Rational Records. However the teenage tension and strain of all that accompanies being in a group proved too much and Article 58 split up at the end of 1981. ‘Event To Come’ was to be the only single released by Article 58. The B side, ‘Icon’, is a previously unreleased recording. Both tracks are presented in a brand new sleeve designed by The Creeping Bent Organisation for release on the Optic Nerve label.

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Situation Hot

12" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Rawax)

Acid Story White Transparent Vinyl Edition

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Second release on the new Rawax East Coast Edition comes again from The Arabian Prince And The Sheiks! It's the 1986 hit "Situation Hot". The re-mastered black vinyl edition will be out in Novembver 2021. Highly recommemded!

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Dr. Phibes

12" | 1988 | EU | Reissue (DiKi)

12" | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Boy Records)

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Reissue of this club classic from 1988, remastered for 2021.

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Cosmic Jam

Girl Don't Cry

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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7" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Discs Of Fun And Love)

Jimmy Mack

Pop Goes The Weasel

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Groovin)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Discs of Fun and Love return again with another 7 inch of pure soulful goodness, this time taking a trip to Wisconsin with Jimmy Mack's ‘Pop Goes The Weasel’. Originally released in 1983, this incredibly hard to find record comes with the original and an edit from one of the UK's most exciting producers and a great friend of the label, Bristol's Admin. Super sweet soul for the perfect moments in the dance.

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Shriekback

My Spine Is The Bassline

Day Doult / Get Out Of My Pocket

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Larry and Bell are two musos from the east and west of the Atlantic, who met on a scuba trip in Belize in '99. Larry plays Bongos, Bell is on the organic sampler and echo pedal, and a local cast of musicians backed them up on Guitar, Double Bass, and Kick Drum. After a few Rum Daiquiris and many spliff, these are the sessions whittled down to strictly the best of hits.

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Chaos

7" | 1979 | AT | Reissue (Bachelor Archives)

Stand In For Love / Love's Needed Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 1979 / AT – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Second press with different design poster and extra German liner notes by Lurker Grand. Chaos was one of Austria's first punk bands, connected closely to the Swiss scene. originally
released as a split 12" with The Sick from Switzerland in 1979.

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Pandella Kelly

7" | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Horoscope)

The Sweetest Thing / Someone Else's Arm Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2021 Release. Quite simply, this is one of the rarest records in the world right now. Literally less than a handful of copies and we're talking multi-thousand megabucks to anyone that can prise this out of any long-term collectors box. Good luck with that. Produced by the O'Jay's, written by Eddie Levert and released on the tiny Horoscope label, this is a Soulful work of art which completely justifies it's price. Now available on the original label for everyone to have a chance at owning this masterpiece. A 50th year anniversary release for RSD.

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Channel 3

7" | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Dakar)

We've Only Just Begun / I'll Do Anything For You Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2021 Release. This one-off 1973 release turned out to be the only recordings of Chicago veterans Channel 3. Powered by a brilliant Carl Davis production, a sublime William Sanders arrangement and a sterling Willie Henderson rhythm, 'The Sweetest Thing' is quite simply a masterpiece of Chicago Soul which has become even more popular over the years. A mint original is £250+ these days so this has been long overdue for a 7 Inch release.

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Lee McDonald

7" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Selector Series)

12" | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Groovin)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2021 Release. 40 year anniversary release of this in demand modern soul masterpiece. For their third vinyl outing, Selector Series dig into the Archives of New Jersey’s Debbie Records from 1981 to re-issue this storming boogie re interpretation of The Carpenters standard, which found itself a legion of fans in the UK thanks to Gary Dennis’s championing of it. In a pre Discogs era, this record attracted a £400 price tag amongst serious collectors back in the late eighties, with the original pressings still going for £500+ even now. The album has been re issued by several different labels over the ensuing years, but this double header is being made available for Record Store Day on a seven inch format for the first time officially, featuring the original album sleeve artwork.

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Ronnie Dyson

All Over Your Face

Rather Death Than False Of Faith Clear/Purple Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" official vinyl reissue of Ronnie Dyson' 1983 disco-boogie classic!

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Hydra Vein

2LP | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Back On Black)

7" | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Discs Of Fun And Love)

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Rather Death Than False Of Faith (1988) was the debut album from UK thrash metal group Hydra Vein. Rather Death Than False Of Faith saw Hydra Vein hailed as the UK's answer to Slayer. The UK thrash scene at the time (and subsequently) had been lagging behind the US and Germany both in quality of output and exposure in the media and Rather Death ... was widely considered to be a decent riposte on behalf of the underdog. The album's highlights are undoubtedly the breathless title track, the stop-start "Right To Die" and the high octane "Crucifier".

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Alonzo Turner

Whoever Said It