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Murilley / Leaving This Planet

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘Haw-Right Now’ is a monster track, from Patrice Rushen’s 1974 debut LP “Prelusion” featuring the tightest bass and drum groove you could imagine over which she and saxophonist Joe Henderson play incredible lines. A massive jazz dance track.

It is backed by the chunky jazz funk of ‘Kickin’ Back’ –originally released in 1976 as an early 12 inch single on the back of club plays.

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Charles Earland

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (BGP)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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BGP are excited to launch their new 7s at 33 series which aims to deliver classic album length tracks in their full length on 7-inch singles.

Although a new series, we have experimented with this before, releasing Tom Moulton’s extended version of Patti Jo’s ‘Make Me Believe In You’ in 2016 to an ecstatic response and great sales.

Leaving This Planet’ was the title track of Charles Earland’s 1974 album of the same name: one of the finest jazz albums of the 70s. This Track was played at the Loft and other New York dance clubs in the 70s.

Here it is coupled with ‘Murilley’, an organ led vocal number that was a massive jazz dancer at the Wag Club, Dingwalls and beyond in the 80s.

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This Is Street Funk 1968-1974

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (BGP)

20,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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“This Is Street Funk” is part of a new series aimed at vinyl buyers who wants a genre specific compilation to excite their ears. Two sides of fantastic music, at an affordable price, cherry picked from Ace and its associated catalogues.

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LP | 2024 | UK | Original (BGP)

This Is Mod 1960-1968

20,99 €*

Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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“This Is Mod” is part of a new series aimed at vinyl buyers who wants a genre specific compilation to excite their ears. Two sides of fantastic music, at an affordable price, cherry picked from Ace and its associated catalogues.

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Expansions HHV Exclusive Transparent Yellow Vinyl Edition

LP | 1975 | UK | Reissue (BGP)

24,99 €*

Reuben Bell With The Casanovas

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 500 copies on transparent yellow vinyl in gatefold sleeve, exclusively available at HHV.

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It's Not That Easy / Hummin' A Sad Song

7" | 1967 | UK | Reissue (BGP)

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (BGP)

Release: 1967 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This slice of Louisiana deep Southern soul has taken on a life of its own since Dave Godin included it on his first “Deep Soul Treasures” CD, and the single has shot up to well over three figures in value.

In 2021 the song is the subject of a cover version by the-name-to-drop Lady Blackbird and we felt it was about time that it was reissued in its original format.

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Funk Inc.

19,99 €*

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (BGP)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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incl. the classic break 'kool is back' as sampled by everybody and even more !

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S.O.U.L.

What is it

21,99 €*

I Got Some Part1 / Part 2

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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sampled by Organized Konfusion, Main Source, Pete Rock ...

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Billy Garner

LP | 2023 | EU | Reissue (BGP)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Dave Hamilton’s New Day label is one of the most striking in existence, a powerful concoction of red, yellow and black, that matched its pitifully small run of singles. Two of these were by Billy Garner, a Detroit based vocalist who recorded three songs for Hamilton, all of which are funk classics.

Originally issued in 1971, ‘I Got Some’ is seriously down and dirty and was sampled by DJ Premier / Gang Starr. This reproduction of the original single, sees our first 7-inch issue of ‘Part 2’.

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Parliament

Mothership Connection

29,99 €*

Harold Alexander / Pretty Purdie

Release: 2023 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Back in 1975 Parliament found the perfect groove releasing two seminal albums in the same year. First up was “Chocolate City” that celebrated the love for Clinton and his troops in the Washington DC black community and this was followed up by “Mothership Connection” widely considered to be the perfect example of P-Funk. George Clinton led his Funkadelic/Parliament troops into the galaxy long before Star Wars came along to join in on the fun. Featuring a galactic line-up that included Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, Maceo Parker, Fred Welsey, Gary Shiner, Glen Goins and even the Brecker Bothers on horns this album kicks funky butt from the opening blast of ‘P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)’ right to the very last drop of ‘Night Of The Thumpasorus Peoples’. It’s a joyous album and as well as spawning the ‘Star Child’ character on the title track saw the band start to tour with a spaceship as a stage prop paid for by record label Casablanca. “Mothership Connection” went top 20 and platinum stateside. Three singles were taken from the album including an edit of ‘Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off That Sucker)’ that sold a million copies.

As time has passed and the legend of Funkadelic, Parliament, George Clinton and the entire P-Funk stable has grown new generations of fans and musicians have bought, enjoyed and sampled “Mothership Connection.” Today it is seen as a classic and essential album.'

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Mama Soul / Heavy Soul Slinger

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (BGP)

Don't You Care / Never Did I Stop Loving You

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two break beat gems from the Flying Dutchman catalogue. First-time reissue of the 7-inch edit of ‘Mama Soul’, whilst Pretty Purdie’s ‘Heavy Soul Slinger’ gets its 7-inch debut.

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Alice Clark

7" | 2015 | UK | Original (BGP)

The Otis And Carla Band / Louise McCord

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Simply two of the finest soul cuts from the early 70s, these recordings have been in demand since they were discovered on the Acid Jazz scene in the 1990s. Since then they have crossed over to numerous scenes and are now a guaranteed in-demand record. Released on a Mainstream label.

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Tramp / Better Get A Move On

7" | 2013 | UK | Reissue (BGP)

Release: 2013 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2013 | UK | Original (BGP)

Vibrettes

Humpty Dump Parts 1 & 2

14,99 €*

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Over And Over / I Need Somebody To Love Tonight

Sylvester

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (BGP)

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

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘Over And Over’ is simply the greatest ever 7-inch disco edit, a nine-minute anthem which retains (or maybe even enhances) its appeal in the smaller format.

The tripped-out soul of ‘I Need Somebody To Love Tonight’ also has a great shorter version. Neither have been reissued since their original release.

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The World Needs Changin' / Gettin' On Down

7" | 1970 | UK | Reissue (BGP)

Volume 2 - more funky truth

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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Stax Of Funk

2LP | 2002 | EU | Reissue (BGP)

Andy Smith's northern soul

Release: 2002 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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21 tracks from Reggie Miller, Bar-Kays, Rufus Thomas, Emotions, Albert King, ...

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Andy Smith

2LP | 2005 | EU | Reissue (BGP)

David Camon / Johnny Jacobs

Release: 2005 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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25 tracks by S.O.U.L., Curtis Lee, Vernon Garnett, Melba Moore, Olympics, Ike & Tina Turner, ...

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Keep On Doing Your Funky Thing / Ain't It Funky (Doing Your Own Thing)

Tell Me What's Wrong Withe The Men

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two originally unissued funk tracks from our “Southern Funkin’” compilation. These are guaranteed floor-fillers that sound and look good on a repro Clintone label.

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Lynn Varnado

7" | 2016 | UK | Original (BGP)

LP | 1972 | UK | Reissue (BGP)

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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West Coast singer Lynn Varnado is known for her northern soul masterpiece ‘Wash And Wear Love’. The record is so expensive that its flip, ‘Tell Me What Is Wrong With The Men’, rarely gets the exposure it truly deserves.
To make this release irresistible we have added the sister funk masterpiece ‘Staying At Home Like A Woman’, which makes its 7” debut here.

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Gil Scott-Heron

Free Will

23,99 €*

7" | 2012 | UK | Original (BGP)

Release: 1972 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Gil’s final album for Flying Dutchman, it capped a hugely creative period for him when he wrote many of his best-remembered songs.

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Linda Lyndell

What A Man

Preston Love / Brenda George

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Classic, classic, classic blue eyed soul tune!

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Cissy Popcorn / I Can't Stand It

7" | 2012 | UK | Reissue (BGP)

10,99 €*

Release: 2012 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2008 | EU | Reissue (BGP)

Mighty Super Funk

Volume 6

The Creator Has A Masterplan

Release: 2008 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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rare 45s and undiscovered masters 1967-1978 feat. Eleanor Rigby, Gloria Lucas, James Carpenter, Elroy Peace, ...

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Leon Thomas

Fatback Brother Bill Curtis / Johnny King & Fatback Band

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A wonderful opportunity to own two monuments of vocal jazz on one 7-inch single. ‘The Creator Has A Master Plan’ was first recorded by Pharoah Sanders – with Thomas on vocals - on his album ‘Karma’ in 1969 and became an underground hit and spiritual jazz classic.

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Dance Girl

Bending Soul/Funky Night Club

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Before the soul and disco hits, Bill Curtis’ Fatback Band were one of the tightest funk groups in the world, and their catalogue threw up several rarities.

‘Dance Girl’ was their final single released in 1974 before they signed to Event/Spring. A New York block party classic that was deleted when the Perception label went bust. It was so popular at the time that it was covered by the Rimshots once it became unobtainable.

‘Keep On Brother Keep On’ was the group’s second single on Bill’s own BC Projects II label. It is a sought-after collectable on its original 1971 press, likely to set you back over £1000 for a copy.

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Soul Blenders

7" (BGP)

15,99 €*

Genre: Organic Grooves

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It's My Life I'm Fighting For

Leon Thomas

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (BGP)

The Fuz And The Boog / Cookie Air (Alternate)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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These two Leon Thomas cuts have become increasingly sought after by DJs in recent years. So, we’re delighted to pair both full-length versions on this 33rpm 7”.For his 1973 Flying Dutchman LP “Full Circle” Thomas teamed up with top New York session players like Pee Wee Ellis, Joe Farrell and Neal Creque. The latter composed the apocalyptic funky jazz of ‘It’s My Life I’m Fighting For’. Running for ten minutes it’s a classic. A.IT’S MY LIFE I’M FIGHTING FOR – Leon ThomasB.SHAPE YOUR MIND TO DIE – Leon Thomas

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Fuzzy Haskins

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (BGP)

7" | 2021 | UK | Original (BGP)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First time on 7-inch for the classic P-funk break beat cut as used by the Prodigy, Fat Boy Slim and others.

It’s the same deal with the alternate version of the downbeat funk of ‘Cookie Jar’.

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Funkadelic

Funky Dollar Bill

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The return of the funk soul sisters

Super Funk presents

2LP | 2005 | EU | Original (BGP)

Release: 2005 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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20 tracks from Martha & The Vandellas, Patti Jo, Millie Jackson, ...

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2LP | 2002 | EU | Reissue (BGP)

Ain't it funky now !

Release: 2002 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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18 tracks from the Jazz Brotherhood by Melvin Sparks, Funk Inc., Idris Muhammad, Gene Ammons, Charles Kynard, ...

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2LP | 2000 | EU | Reissue (BGP)

King funk

Release: 2000 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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24 funk-tracks from the King label by Bill Doggett, Hank Ballard, Sons Of Funk, Presidents, Litle Royal, ...

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2LP | 2003 | EU | Reissue (BGP)

Westbound funk

2LP | 1999 | EU | Reissue (BGP)

Release: 2003 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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20 tracks by Funkadelic, Melvin Sparks, Ohio Players, The Counts, ...

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Super Breaks

Volume 1

Black & Blues / A Toast To The People

Release: 1999 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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20 tracks with famous breaks by Isaac Hayes, Emotions, Syl Johnson, Blackbyrds, Cannonball Adderley, S.O.U.L., ...

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Chains

Everything Is Gonna Be Alright / You Brought In The Sunshine

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First vinyl release for these two tracks by Gil Scott-Heron’s band from college. Previously available as bonus tracks on the CD reissue of “Pieces Of A Man”, both recordings feature Gil and Brian Jackson.

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The Clark Sisters

Who Told You / The Same Change

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Clark Sisters mix soul and gospel to fantastic effect on this Sound Of Gospel 45. ‘Everything Is Gonna Be Alright’ was edited down for 7-inch release, but that was shelved, so it is released in the correct format for the first time. The Grammy-winning hit single ‘You Brought The Sunshine’ had its own 7-inch edit which we bring you here.

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Jackie Moore

The Prophet & His Disciples

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Jackie Moore’s one session for Wand produced the classic dancefloor sister funk of ‘Who Told You’. This 45 backs it with the previously unissued masterpiece ‘Same Change’ which is equally as good and comes on a facsimile Wand label.

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You Fool, You Fool Part1 & Part 2

Can't Shake It Loose / I'll bet You

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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You Fool You Fool (Pt1) / B/W You Fool You Fool (Pt 2) - Prophet & The Disciples
Super-rare 45 from Dave Hamilton’s Detroit studio. A collaboration with Clarence Coulter about the evils of drugs, this song is a street funk classic reissued on 7” for the first time with facsimile label.

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Funkadelic

7" | 2017 | UK | Original (BGP)

9,99 €*

Skunk Juice - Dirty Funk From The Big Apple

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally scheduled to be the second Funkadelic 45, ‘Can’t Shake It Loose’ was cancelled before release. The song had been a single (and northern soul classic) by Pat Lewis, whilst the Supremes had recorded it for Motown. It’s fascinating to hear George and the boys’ treatment released on 45 for the first time. It is backed by one of the great breakbeats – Funkadelic’s actual second single ‘I’ll Bet You’. The opening break sounds amazing on this newly mastered 45.

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The Pazant Brothers

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (BGP)

19,99 €*

7" | 2016 | UK | Original (BGP)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12 tracks of horn-led funk from one of the great unsung bands of the late 1960s. The Pazant Brothers, Ed and Al are jazz and funk royalty having played with Kool & The Gang, Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers and Lionel Hampton.

Their recordings for GWP were made under the auspices of producer Ed Bland. They are highly sought after by producers and DJs, and represent the very best of their recorded work. This is the first time that this work has been available on LP.

Includes sought-after singles ‘Skunk Juice’, ‘Juicy Lucy’ and ‘Chicken Scratch’, as well as a previously unreleased version of ‘High Heel Sneakers’ and two vocal tracks with Betty Barney recorded live at MOMA which have never been on vinyl before.

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Camille "Lil" Bob

Stop! / Brother Brown

Harold Mabern / Funk Inc.

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Louisiana-based singer Camille “Lil” Bob was one of the most successful R&B stars of southern Louisiana. His recordings for Goldband, La Louisianne and ANLA are the highest quality soul and funk.
These sides have caused a storm on discerning dancefloors. ‘Stop’ is an incendiary cover of the Howard Tate number, whilst our flip is a 100 miles-per-hour slice of hardcore funk.

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I want You Back / Sister Janie

7" | 2016 | UK | Original (BGP)

Louisiana funk and soul 1967 - 1979

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two of the classic floor fillers from the Acid Jazz age released on 7” single for the very first time. Pianist Mabern’s take on the Jackson 5’s US #1 is propelled on a non-stop rhythm courtesy of Idris Muhammad and fiery trumpet from Lee Morgan.

‘Sister Janie’, clearly influenced by James Brown’s ‘Sex Machine’, is as funky as jazz ever got. This Indianapolis group show why they are so highly rated by DJs everywhere. A 33 1/3 rpm release.

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Southern Funkin

2LP | 2005 | EU | Original (BGP)

7" | 2012 | UK | Reissue (BGP)

Release: 2005 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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... 22 dirty grooves from the deep south

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Fatback Band

Peace, Love Not War

Release: 2012 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Diggin' in the BGP vaults

Andy Smith

2LP | 2008 | EU | Original (BGP)

Release: 2008 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Foolish Man Part 1 Feat. J. Adams

The Huck Daniels Co

Chester Randle's Soul Senders

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Guitarist Daniels was a long time mainstay of the B.B. King band before he settled in Las Vegas as a respected band leader. His one single for Kent Records came in 1973 as the label was entering its final days of existence. The A-side is a driving James Brown-style funk dancer, whilst its flip was elevated by the organ playing of Earl Foster.

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Soul Brother's Testify Part 1 / Part 2

12,34 €* 12,99 € -5%

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One of the mainstays of the late 90s / early 2000s Deep Funk movement ‘Soul Brother’s Testify’ is a fiery mix of funk beats and almost psychedelic, verging on heavy rock guitar.

Randle was a jobbing Louisiana guitarist and bandleader, whose group recorded for Eddie Shuler of Goldband’s Anla label.

This reissue is a faithful repro reissue of the original and sought-after 1967 45.

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Horn Rock & Funky Guitar Grooves 1968-1974

LP (BGP)

24,99 €*

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Super Bad/Express Yourself

Idris Muhammad

7" | 1973 | Reissue (BGP)

14,39 €* 15,99 € -10%

Release: 1973 / Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Dollar Bill Y'all - First Decade Of Hip Hop Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2023 | UK | Original (BGP)

24,99 €*