Funk | Soul Vinyl 7 Inch 1986 Items

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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After The Rain 45s Collection

Frank Strazzeri

2x7" | 2023 | US | Original (Dynamite Cuts)

20,99 €*

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Get Down Feat. Quiet Storm / Can You Deal

East Coast Love Affair

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Athens Of The North)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Space Saver / Candybar Superstar

Race 'N Rhythm

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Athens Of The North)

7" | 2021 | US | Original (Eastwood Music Group)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Race 'N Rhythm was originally a 12 member jazz group out of Oakland. The members were multiracial, which inspired the name.

The group was managed by jazz-master Rudolph Peters. He also owned the small Oakland based record label "Northstar Records." After playing the local jazz circuit for a few years, the group decided to put out their first and only 7" single. Luckily for Race 'N Rhythmthey were under the guidance of Harvey Scales's right hand "William Scott Harralson.", William was a brilliant soul pianist and songwriter. Aside from all the work he did with Harvey Scales, he also co-produced two amazing Bay Area record grails; 'Debravon Lewis - The Little Things" and 'The Stars - (We Are The Star's)'.

With the local success of the single, the group signed on to record a full album titled "Album One". Members Sharon Nance and Gerald Goudeau worked closely together, finding romance, and eventually they got married. They became the driving force behind the groups further success. For decades Race 'N Rhythm played and toured Japan, Canada and all the United States. Sharon and Gerald continued working together until Sharon's passing last October.

Recorded in Oakland, California in 1982.

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Sha La Das

Didn't I

Superstition / Shades Of Hades

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Some sweet modern soul from SHA LA DAS remaking the Darondo classic, prod. by Thomas Brenneck of Menahan Street Band. The B-side "don't Stay Silent" is by Paul & THE Tall Trees with Adrian Quesada (black Pumas), a protest song in support of George Floyd. Out on Eastwood Music Group

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The Button Down Brass

7" | 2021 | UK | Original (Dynamite Cuts)

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Athens Of The North)

Crystal Winds

Lovers Holiday

Carrie Riley & The Fascinations

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Martin Dumas Jr, Paul Coleman and Morris Browns, sublime 70s soul / 2 Step LP is IMO is some of the best sophisticated soul from the 1970s, Production, Vocals, Writing are all on point. On this 45 we are not messing around, two of the best cuts from the band 'Lover's Holiday and 'Love Ain't Easy', first time on 45 for them both. Licenced direct from the band members. You know what to do!

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Super Cool / Living In A Lonesome House

7" | 2021 | EU | Reissue (Symphonical)

7" | 2021 | UK | Original (AOE)

Release: 2021 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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An elusive Soul/Funk masterpiece from mid-70s Lakeland, Florida. The Riley siblings; Carrie, Horace & James laid the foundation for the two songs they would bring to Auburndale's custom recording studio, Central Sound to be released on the Nashville/Florida label, 'Music City'. Jerome McNeil, William Freeman, Bruce Bolden & Sam Graham would complete the outfit and be collectively known as 'Carrie Riley & The Soul Fascinations'

It's been 15 years since Now Again & Jazzman showcased the Deep Funk rarity 'Super Cool' on their Florida Funk compilation, however it's James Riley's group harmony B-side, 'Living In A Lonesome House With You' that has remained at large, unknown, collectively showcasing the talent encapsulated by The Fascinations.

'During the early 70’s The Riley family members who formed the Fascinations (originally the Soul Fascinations), James, Horace and Carrie along with a few friends, were destined to develop and perform musically as music flowed through our veins. Our father was a musician who played piano and sang the blues. As children we gathered around an old upright piano after dinner to hear our father play and sang. By the time I was 14 and my brothers, James and Horace were 16 and 17, we had all learned to plan an instrument. My focus was on vocals with many role models to learn from in the music industry such as; Dianna Ross, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight and Mable Staple. My brothers loved the Commodores, Kool and the Gang, Rick James and Earth Wind and Fire. The Isleys’s were a favorite of ours also. James was the driver of our success in recording as he made sure we practiced for hours on end. Sometimes we would practice popular songs until 2 in the morning. James began to write songs and develop melodies that he would share with Horace and I. We would make suggestions for revisions such as arrangements and melodies. Before long we traveled to Miami where we recorded, Super Cool which was our title song, 'Living in A Lonesome House' and a few other tracks. 'Super Cool' is a song that is personal to me. It is a song about relationships and trust, while the Lonesome house song was about love affairs and breakups. So much great music came out of the 70’s. I am grateful that our music contributed to the industry during a time when great music was about love and relationships.

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Christopher Jay

Be My Lady

7" | 2020 | UK | Original (Athens Of The North)

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Real heads might be familiar with outsider boogie track - Christopher Jay â€“ 'What Do You Want Me To Do', an excellent hypnotic spin for those in the know. We will bring you this further down the line but first we have an Amazing unreleased banger from Christopher. A kind of floaty Disco / modern thing with wonky drums and bags of charm. This record is such an earworm you will end up walking around singing it for days, and that catch guitar hookâ€¦.how was this never released, pure fire!! The flip feels like it could be in an 80s montage in a good way, yaughty sunshine vibes.

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Chuck Brimley

St. Elmos Fire

The Michael Remixes Volume 4

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Milwaukee's artist Chuck Brimley's cover of Michael Frank's classic "St. Elmore Fire. An extremely hard to find record that even Andy Noble who runs a second hand record store in Milwaukee Wisconsin where the record is from had not heard, despite knowing Chuck who was a customer. Andy kindly put me in touch last summer and Chuck was happy for us to reissue this rare version.

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Ed Smith

7" | 2012 | EU | Original (EDR)

8,99 €*

Nothing Compares To You Remixes

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Mysterious release, but amazing release, two versions of Michael Jackson's classics,
with a vintage funky jazzy feeling.

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Soul II Soul

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Funki Dred Ltd)

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

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soul II Soul revitalises the iconic "Nothing Compares to You," now featuring the mesmerising vocals of Nadine Ceaser. Initially penned by Prince and famously interpreted by Sinead O'Connor, this rendition is infused with a reggae twist, expertly mixed by long-time collaborators Mafia and Fluxy, who have deep roots in London's music scene alongside Jazzie B.

Continuing to build on a remarkable legacy, this release pays homage to Soul II Soul's sound system origins and is a powerful testament to music's ability to unite.credits

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Premonition

Here In The Name Of Love

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

Ike Noble & The Uptights

It's Bad

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1985 | US | Reissue (Prime Time)

On Tap

Rug Burns

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Prime Time)

Release: 1985 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reissue of an obscure SoCal funk song originally released in 1985 by ISY Martin. The b-side redux is by modern funk pioneers XL Middleton & Zackey Force Funk. Already a certified Orange County, California classic. Out on Prime Time Records.

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Curtis L. Kendrick

Heartbeat

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Bombstrikes)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"heartbeat" is the work of Curtis L. Kendrick, a Rochester-based artist that wore all the hats in conceptualizing and producing his debut solo album, â€œ3RD DEGREEâ€, released in a 200 cassette run in 1982. Considered somewhat of a holy grail in the collecting world, this is the first official vinyl release. The B-side "heartbeat 23" by Brian Ellis is a dark and stormy re-work/re-creation of Curtis' soulful masterpiece.

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X-Ray Ted

Talkin'/So Much

Cumbia De E.T. El Extraterrestre

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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X-Ray Ted's 'Talkin' EP' finally gets the vinyl outing it deserves, a format that this classic was always destined to fit so well on. On the A-side, 'Talkin' layers strings, horn hooks, and guitar licks over a bed of rolling beats and bass, all topped with that soul-infused earworm of a vocal. On the flip, 'So Much' is no less infectious with vocal refrains interplaying with guitar parts and horns to deliver a perfect blend of vintage-sounding soulful beats. Ahead of X-Ray Ted's debut album, these two tracks showcase why he has picked up an army of loyal fans for the way he can perfectly deliver these original old-school sounds with a modern twist. The sunshine vibes and feel-good warmth practically ooze out of the vinyl grooves. This limited run of 7s on Bombstrikes will not hang about for long.

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Afrosound

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Vampisoul)

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Dynamite Cuts)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two massive cumbias recorded in 1983 by Afrosound, the studio band fronted by Fruko and put together by Discos Fuentes in order to emulate the guitar-heavy tropical sounds emanating from Perú and Ecuador at the time. Heavy on space sounds and unexpected sonic tricks, these two songs were released as a tribute to E.T. aiming to take advantage of the pull of the film that year. First time reissue. - Afrosound was born from the desire of Discos Fuentes vice-president José María Fuentes to come up with a domestic version of the emerging African and Latin rock sounds coming from outside the country, inspired by groups like Osibisa and Santana. The mission was to emulate the guitar-heavy tropical sounds emanating from Perú and Ecuador at the time. According to various sources, the 1972 tune 'La danza de los mirlos' (by Peru's Los Mirlos) emerged as a great success in Colombia and with it a new way of interpreting the country's most famous musical export, namely cumbia, through a Peruvian perspective. Fuentes executives convened an expert crew of musicians led by Julio E. Estrada aka Fruko the following year to create this type of music for the domestic market because they sensed a potential for similar success. Once again Fruko is at the helm in the studio for this recording, simultaneously holding it down and allowing the musicians to explore their most spaced-out fantasies. This time Jose A. Villerias is in control at the mixing console, pulling all sorts of tricks with space sounds, reverb and echo, and everyone sounds as if they are having a lot of fun. Both songs had been previously recorded and included on Afrosound's 1974 album "Carruseles" -recently reissued on Vampisoul- but these new versions from 1983 feature an updated sound with an extensive use of space effects and unexpected sonic tricks. Taking advantage of the pull the film was having at the time, the result was carefully packaged with an E.T. themed artwork, aiming commercial success.

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Roy Ayers

A Tear To A Smile

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2023 | US | Original (Dynamite Cuts)

Little Beaver

Concrete Jungle

Be A Lover / Keep On Lovin'

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Dynamite cuts 45s series is proud to release this classic rare groove dancer by the one and only Little Beaver. "Concrete Jungle" & "I Just love the way you do your thing" both taken from the "When was the last time" album and first time on 7" vinyl. The iconic sleeves and release are now added the our amazing 7" series of Muiscal delights

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The Regime

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

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Trocadero)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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BE A Lover oozes silky soul, funk flavours, sensuous instrumentation with an effortless flow.

A glockenspiel begins the story of our sleeping subject, snoring loudly. Queue harp and chimes to set the scene, dancing guitar strings, pulsating bass and punchy brass. Lead vocalist Liam Stacey serenades the Gods with his soulful ode to funky liberation followed by Jaspar Gubbay with his oh so smooth tone. The track closes with an epic prophetic funky-mantra.

Sonic indulgence right here that will keep you listening again and again! On the flip is Keep ON Lovin’, a unique, creative full on production that only THE Regime can pull off! * Explicit content is present on Keep ON Lovin' *

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Bobby Hebb

Sunny / Bread

6,99 €*

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soopastole Edits Volume 4

DJ Soopasoul

7" | 2017 | EU | Reissue (Soopastole)

2x7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Jazzman)

Release: 2017 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soopastole is back with anaother pair of amazing jazz-funk-reworks!

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Marlena Shaw

Marlena Shaw EP

26,99 €*

The Valiants / The Shan-Tones

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Not so long ago Marlena Shaw was a forgotten figure. The talented vocalist had made several LPs for respected labels such as Cadet and Blue Note, and she'd performed regularly throughout the '60s and '70s. But she hardly had what you might call diva status. Falling into the unfortunate category that slips uneasily between soul and jazz, she was accepted - but not especially admired - by aficionados of either genre. Then came the '90s, and an open-minded enthusiasm for soul and jazz - and more importantly - everything in between - soon changed that. Marlena Shaw became an icon, and the diva status soon blossomed amongst her new-found soul-jazz fans.

Respect is a word that means much to any singer. The artist who stands up in the bright lights before an audience that has handed over their hard-earned cash has only their physical presence and naked voice to rely on. There is no hiding when you're on stage, you're the focus of attention and everybody is gawping at you. The singer yearns to communicate and entertain, and in return not only asks for appreciation and acceptance, but respect. To this end Marlena Shaw has endured decades of singing in the shadows, and she has only recently finally found her niche.

On Disc One we have 'California Soul', probably the most enduring and well-known of her many songs, but just a few seconds listening will tell you that it is much more than that. It's already a classic amongst those who have already seen the light and have danced and swayed to its timeless swing. Upon hearing it all lovers of soul, jazz – or any other kind of good music - will feel an aural glow as warm as the Californian sun. The song 'Liberation Conversation' on the flip was only ever available on her highly revered 1969 LP 'The Spice of Life'. This is where the 'Blues ain't nothing but a good woman gone bad' launches into an irresistible, relentless uptempo funk groove.

Disc Two showcases 'Wade in the Water', an ancient song rumoured to have been developed and popularised by slaves in the American south. The message is to pass on the notion that by fleeing in a bid for freedom through streams and rivers, the scent that bloodhounds use to follow their victims will be obscured. Marlena's version has long been a favourite dancefloor filler since its 45-only release back in 1966.

'Woman of the Ghetto' is one of her best-known songs and ends the set on the other side. The opening number from 'The Spice of Life', it's since been recognised for the classic it is, and as such has been afforded anthemic status. We release the original 45 version here, as used to promote the LP back in the day.

This special 2x7" product from Jazzman is dedicated to the memory of Marlena Shaw, b. 22 September 1939, d. 19 January 2024.

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Tequila Twist / Sheba

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Swingin` Sides)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Our Lives Are Shaped By What We Love / Battened Ships

Odyssey

7" | 2023 | UK (Soul Brother)

Release: 2023 / UK

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Runnin The Mardi Gras / Smile

Boco

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Big Crown)

Marvin Gaye / Shorty Long

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Repress! Rare underground cult classic Running The Mardi Gras by Boco. Those lucky enough to find an original copy are paying upwards of $1000.00 for this truly unique psych rock / funk gem on 45.From the title to the sound to the cryptic lyrics "Running the Mardi Gras" seems to confirm all the mystique that surrounds the southern Louisiana Bayous and Cajun culture. This record is a family affair. It started one morning when one Mr. Latour, the father of the group, was shaving in the mirror and a song struck him. It was to be about Mardi Gras, not the beaded revelry of New Orleans familiar to most, but the traditions of rural Louisiana, where one would "run the Mardi Gras," going house to house getting home cooking from the neighbors. He would sing the song every day in the car and the children of the family soaked up the spirit of the song.Playing and performing was just part of life for the family. Mr. Latour had bought studio equipment for his children to record on, which he kept in their house. Growing up in the shadow of New Orleans, the Latour children listened to the sounds of Funk and R&B that came in on the radio, which was the biggest influence on the family projects' sound. Together the four Latour children, with the eponymous Boco Latour on lead vocals, and a couple of local musicians recorded "Running the Mardi Gras" in the Latour home. Feeling that they really had something, the makeshift band decided to record a b-side. The guitarist had a song he had been working on and they recorded what would become "Smile" as well. The two songs were pressed under the Laughing Eye label, nothing more than the heading under which the Latour family released their music, and mostly sold the 45 at gigs around southern Louisiana. The recorded output under Laughing Eye was understandably limited, but locals still remember well Boco's powerful voice from her shows in clubs around the bayous. Boco and George Latour still live around Baton Rouge and continue to make music and play in the area.

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This Love Starved Heart Of Mine This Love Starved

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Deptford Northern Soul Club)

20,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Funky Nassau / Shaft Record Store Day 2023 Edition

The Chuck Boris Trio

7" | 1973 | UK | Reissue (Selector Series)

High Tide, Storm Rising/Theme For Lazarus

Release: 1973 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LTD edition orange vinyl with Selector Series picture sleeve and free holographic sticker. Two classics reimagined with a West Coast jazz-funk feel for the first time on a 45. The A side, a rocky fusion version of The Beginning Of The End's ‘Funky Nassau’, and the B side, a psychedelic take on Isaac Hayes' ‘Shaft’. These obscure covers from The Chuck Boris Trio have remained in only the deepest of collector’s bags with the LP going for well over £100, now remastered on either side of a beautifully packaged 7 inch.

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Skinshape

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Lewis)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2023 | US | Original (Penrose)

Thee Sacred Souls

Future Lover / For Now

7" | 2022 | US | Original (Daptone)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Someone's at the door...Who is it? It's Thee Sacred Souls and they've come bearing a pair of massive tunes off their debut album, this time on the convenient 7” 45rpm format. “Future Lover”, a fan favourite of their live set, is beat-ballad perfection, punctuated by silky strings and a pleading call and response hook that serves as the perfect compliment to Josh's passionate lead. “For Now” is a sparse, brooding track whose protagonist pulls at the listners heartstrings as he struggles to make sense of love that's fading away.

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Jalen Ngonda

Just Like You Used To

Trade Of Hearts / Let Me Feel Your Charme

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Daptone Records is proud to present the debut 45 from the newest member of the Daptone family stable of stars, Jalen Ngonda! Presently residing in the UK, Jalen grew up just outside of Washington D.C.. At the tender age of 11 Jalen's father introduced him to the joys of soul music, of which he soaked up like a thirsty sponge, guiding him on the path to become the remarkable artist that he is today. With this inaugural single Jalen delivers two sides of mid-tempo magic that will make you feel his Motown roots rather than wearing them on his sleeve. 'Just Like You Used To' drops with groove and vibe in equal measure, providing the perfect foundation for Jalen's vocals to soar. 'What a Difference She Made' digs deeper with the accompaniment of a lush string arrangement and plaintive vocal Jalen makes you feel every syllable down your bones. A sure-shot single poised to propel Jalen to the front of the pack.

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Thee Sacred Souls

7" | 2022 | US | Original (Penrose)

Chuck Carbo & The Soul Finders

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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“Let’s trade... love,” or so propositions Josh Lane into the waiting ears of a lover on the whispering intro of Thee Sacred Souls‘ latest offering. “Trade of Hearts” is a perfectly coquettish hand-held stroll in the vein of an early Marvin and Tammy duet, on which hearts are traded like so many kings and queens in a playful hand of lovers’ bridge. On the flip, Jensine Benitez dips in with a soaring refrain for the hook of a mid-tempo groover, calling upon a wanted one to let their charm be felt and heard. Without mercy, an infectious rhythm erases any space that might have remained between two dancing souls. The Souls have already captured the hearts of Southern California and beyond with their unique soul sound, at once raw and honey sweet, yet this freshest platter can only tighten that embrace. Hold your cards close, cause they’re playing for keeps!

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Can I Be Your Squeeze / Take Care Your Homework Friend

7" | 2021 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

London Fields Feat. Joel Culpepper

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One of three Monster New Orleans Funk 45s released by Soul Jazz Records only ever exclusive available on their site on Long out of print, these new 45s are limited edition pristine, loud dancefloor fillers housed in Soul Jazz recycled card house bag! Chuck Carbo's Can I Be Your Squeeze, backed with Take Care Your Homework Friend are two of the most infectious break-heavy funk party tunes you will ever hear, written and produced by the legendary Eddie Bo and featuring the awesome syncopated drums of the phenomenal New Orleans drummer James Black.

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DJ Yoda

7" | 2021 | UK | Original (Lewis)

Ud Af Buret Can't Hide Love

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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R&B Star Joins Yoda For A London Anthem. Smooth Jazzy R&B Sounds Combine Yoda's Lush Prodection With Joel Culpepper Sublime Vocals. Culpepper Has Collaborated With The Likes Of Swindle And Supported Stevie Wonder And Lalah Hathaway To Name But Two. He Has Been A Bbc Introducing 'Artist Of The Week' And His Colors Session Has Over 13 Million Views.

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Gitte & Inger

7" | 2024 | Original (Panorama)

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Mukatsuku)

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Danish popstars Gitte and Inger bring forth 'Ud Af Buret', their 1978 high energy cover of Creative Source's hit, 'Can't Hide Love.' Gitte and Inger infused their unique style into this timeless classic, an electrifying experience that captures the soul of the original and bringing their own energy.

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Omar

It's So

Heartbreak / Cut Both Ways

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Back in 2004 a 4 track 12'' EP appeared from Omar's own label to wide acclaim with one track in particular, a driving heady slice of peak time broken beat soul receiving global appeal and mass attention. Championed by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Patrick Forge & IG Culture 'It's So' went on to become a highlight in the live sets and remains as fresh today as it did over 20 years ago. An instrumental version was never released so this completes the package on the flip as a Mukatsuku exclusive. 'It's So ' featured on the Mukatsuku Records feature on Gilles Peterson's Worldwide show in January of this year. 500 hand-numbered copies. Strictly no repress. As played by DJ Koco, Dom Servini, Rob Luis, Kevin Beadle, Shuya Okino, Smoove & more

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Leon Dinero

7" | 2024 | US | Original (Daptone)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One Step Ahead The Instrumentals

Sugar Minott

7" | 2024 | US | Original (Daptone)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Wagamama Riso (Xl Middleton Remix)

Milk Talk

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Mofunk)

Lover To Lover / Walk Softly

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Japanese vocalist Q.i & producer Hair Kid, originally from New Jersey and now also based in Japan, are the duo known as Milk Talk. Their off-kilter brand of synth funk sits somewhere between modern funk & city pop but is sure to please fans of vaporwave, future funk, disco & deep house as well. Their recently-released album is still an elusive find outside of Japan but “Wagamama Riso,” a digital-only loosie released during the early days of the pandemic, has now been unleashed in physical form on Los Angeles-based MoFunk Records. MoFunk's head, XL Middleton, remixes the track and adds his own retro-electro/R&B flair to the leftfield boogie feel of the original version. Both versions on a single 7” make this a top choice for anyone who loves their funk loaded with analog synthesizer action.

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Maxi

7" | 1977 | UK | Reissue (South Street Soul)

Step Inside My World / So Long Letter

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Seriously sought after, classic rare groove 2 stepper from Maxi, ‘Lover To Lover’ gets its first ever official reissue on vinyl with this also being the first 7 inch pressing of this oasis of joy, courtesy of South Street Soul. Previously only ever available on Maxi’s self-titled 1977 LP, released on Blue Note. With originals of the album selling for over £160+, South Street give these glorious grooves space to breathe with a 7 inch reissue of two choice cuts. Soaring vocals, top drawer production, sumptuous instrumentation, with a string section to melt any heart out there – all arranged to perfection. The sort of track that will sweep you off your feet before you even know what’s hit you. Famously sampled by Tom & Jerry aka 4 Hero for their ridiculously rare Jungle anthem ‘Maximum Style’. To complete the package, another hand-picked hit from Maxi’s one and only LP with a cover of the Van McCoy penned soulful serenity ‘Walk Softly’.

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The Reason Why

7" | 2023 | UK (Soul Brother)

Release: 2023 / UK

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ain't No Telling / It's No Fun Being Alone

Houston Outlaws

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Kent Dance)

7" | 2009 | US | Reissue (Ghostly International)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Houston Outlaws ‘Ain’t No Telling’ is re-released due to the constant demand for this atmospheric dance track. It has been coupled with their in-demand harmony ballad ‘It’s No Fun Being Alone’ from the same year; though they were originally two separate US releases.

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Deastro

Vermillion Plaza

Are We Free To Love? / How High Is High?

Release: 2009 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Vermillion Plaza," the second single from Deastro's full-length debut, Moondagger, miniaturizes the album's best assets and shoots them out of a cannon. Plucky synth arpeggios, end-of-the-world choruses, joyously careening melody lines-it's all there, squashed into a life-affirming three minutes and 50 seconds. "Vermillion Plaza"'s hidden weapon is its songcraft, which may easily goes unnoticed as the pop-music blur flies by-the song lives uneasily in its skin, buttressing its fireworks display of a chorus with odd moments of synthesizer psychedelia, funk, and disco. And when Deastro's Randolph Chabot pleads for contact, singing, "Would you be my son / 'cause all of mine have died?," it's less a cry of self-pity than a salute to the power of human connection.The B-side is Mux Mool's lumbering, half-time remix of "Vermillion Plaza." The former Ghostly Swim featured artist plunges Chabot's vocal into a sinister electronic nightmare-scape, squelching through mud puddles of bass as synthesized strings circle the skies.

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Afrodisia

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Cordial)

Eddie Hill / Detroit Emeralds

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Afrodisia provide two previously unreleased songs that were recorded in 1982 that were to be included on their second album that never came out. 'Are We Free To Love?" is the question that's asked against a sprightly modern soul backing with a touch of jazz funk. Whilst on the B Side, 'How High is High' crosses funk with a positive message. Both sides a are an essential part of the Cordial sound!

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I Am So Thankful / Long Live The King

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Kent)

Flame N' King & The Bold Ones

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Finding a new Eddie Hill recording from 1969 was quite a thrill and on hearing the beautiful mid-tempo groove, we included it on both our “Westbound Northern Soul” and “Masterpieces Of Modern Soul Vol 3” CDs in 2010. Since then, demand for ‘I Am So Thankful’ has risen and we can now issue it as a single. It was originally scheduled to be Westbound 151 in the USA but that spot was claimed by Emanuel Lasky’s ‘Never My Love’. Eddie now has a Kent release to go with his Detroit waxings on Thelma, Ge-Ge and M-S. ‘Long Live The King’ was an LP track from the Detroit Emeralds’ acclaimed debut album “Do Me Right”. It didn’t get a US 45 release but did sneak out on a Various Artists UK DJ-promo EP in 1973 for then-current Phonogram releases. This is the first time this superb and popular dance track it has been commercially available as a single. .

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Ain't Nobody Jivein' (Get Up Get Down) /Ho Happy Days Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition

7" | 1976 | UK | Reissue (N.Y.C.S.)

Space Walking / Down At The Disco

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Perhaps one of the most enigmatic of artists on the Rare Soul scene must be Flame N' King aka Oscar Wayne Richardson Jr, who ran his various labels independently since the mid ‘60s. It was a surprise when the group surfaced again with a fantastic uptempo New York dance track in 1976 on the tiny N.Y.C.S. records. "Ho Happy Day" found immediate favour with the Modern Soul crowd, but it took the next 30 years for it to eventually become a Modern Soul anthem and cross over to a wider audience.

These days "Ho Happy Day" can be heard at numerous venues across the world and is a bigger floor-filler now than it was back in the 1970s. We're delighted to finally re-issue this classic on the original N.Y.C.S. imprint and watch it find even more audiences in 2022. An original copy will cost circa £250 these days, so there's already a heavy demand for this long-awaited re-issue.

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Maggabrain

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Cordial)

Reuben Bell With The Casanovas

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Maggabrain were from Atlanta, Georgia who were regarded as one of the best local bands of the time. Between 1975 and 1984 they released three singles on various labels. During the 1970s they recorded a session for GRC Records that remained in the vaults until two songs were included on a BGP Records CD only compilation in 2018. We regard both songs on our 45 as being of the highest quality with the hot stepper of 'Space Walking' on the A side and the dancefloor jam of 'Down At The Disco' on the flip. These songs were both written by the magical genius Sam Dees.

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

7" | 1967 | UK | Reissue (BGP)

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Cordial)

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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Brassroots

Good Life / Try Again

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Cordial)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Brassroots cover of 'Good Life' is highly regarded by those in the know as a fantastic cover that takes the original song and turns it totally upside down. This is the first time that 'Good Life' has been available on 7" vinyl, with the original 12" release being long out of print. 'Try Again' on the B Side sees the group twisting Aaliyah song into a funky horn jamboree.

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Tashan

This Could Be

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Peace Is Still With Us / Somebody Help Me

Apollos

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Groove Sound)

Airport Love Theme / Afro Som

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ultra-scarce Deep Funk rarity full of explosive breaks gets a repress with authentic-looking label art on a heavy-duty 45. Must-have!

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Waldir Calmon

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

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Cordial)

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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Chordially

Atomic Soul

Rubba / The Roger Webb Sound

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Atomic Soul' was written in July 2018 with a pairing of the multi talented Tom Funk and singer Ed Holley. At the time it received plays from Gilles Peterson on his BBC 6 Radio show. We've released the single under the original project name of Chordially. This is extremely limited to 150 copies.

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Way Star / Moon Bird

7" | 2020 | UK | Reissue (Ace)

Release: 2020 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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I Love You / House Of Fun And Love

Sweet Mixture

7" | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Discs Of Fun And Love)

7" | 1968 | Reissue (Food City)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Discs Of Fun and Love are back and incredibly happy to announce the second release “House of Fun and Love” by Sweet Mixture. A fully licensed and remastered issue of this holy grail crossover record.
Originally recorded in 1973 at Ron Rice’s Bazar Studios in Chicago, Sweet Mixture’s “House of Fun and Love” is a sensational crossover holy grail with the slower smooth A side “I Love You” (perfect for those after hour listens). This hyper-rare record has been trading hands for around £1000 in the last few years so we are incredibly pleased to release the fully licensed and remastered issue to the world. Fully licensed from Ron’s family and remastered by Grammy nominated mastering house the Carvery for this release and the record comes in another striking company sleeve.
"Finally out again on a 45, from discs of fun and love" - Gilles Peterson
"Very excited to hear this magnificient and super rare record is being reissued. Don't sleep on the beautiful House Of Fun and Love" - Waxist

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The People's Choice

Destruction

Strawberry Letter 23 / Ice Cold Daydream Record Store Day 2019 Edition

Release: 1968 / Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Highly in demand killer 'soulful' Deep Funk smasher with great breakbeats, limited repress

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Shuggie Otis

7" | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Epic)

Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band / Meters, The

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Remastered & reissued with original labels as per the '71 press on 7 inch. Famously covered by The Brothers Johnson, which achieved big chart success, Shuggie Otis' 'Strawberry Letter 23' is an instantly recognisable masterpiece of psychedelic soul.
The flip side houses 'Ice Cold Daydream' a funk bomb full of bouncing organs and squelching wah wah guitars with Shuggie's trademark vocal tones laid over the top.
Spine tingling greatness for the LA master.

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Express Yourself / Just Kissed My Baby

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (A’s and Bee's)

Sundown / Whole Lotta Something

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited Edition for Record Store Day 2018! Remastered and resissued double A sider for soul aficionados, B Boys and jazz funk lovers.
Both instantly recognisable across the generations, the A side sees a reissue of one of the most feel good records out there in – ‘Express Yourself’. Most famously sampled by the mighty N.W.A. in '89…. ‘Whatever you do, do it good’.
On flip you get pure funk destruction in the form of The Meters – Just Kissed My Baby. An insatiable, groove laden intro which has been prime sampling material throughout the years - most notably in Public Enemy’s ‘Timebomb’. Here’s a chance to own two gems on one limited green Colored Vinyl, with a large / dinked centre hole.

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The Merced Blue Notes

7" | 2018 | UK | Original (Kent Dance)

Soca (It's Soul Calypso) / Wajang Woman

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Those Merced Blue Notes were hep Californians from the San Joaquin Valley whose live shows were a major feature of teenage life in the early 60s there; “music with a beat that just won’t stop” as they quite rightly claimed. Top Mod DJ Lee Miller picked up the previously unissued ‘Sundown’ track from the Merced Blue Notes Ace release and won over that scene’s dancers with the infectious mover. We’ve also included ‘Whole Lotta Something’ on the flip to introduce you personally to these hip music hounds.

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Embryo

7" | 2000 | EU | Original (Cree)

8,99 €*

Release: 2000 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Vibrations / Arnold Blair

Shake It Up / Trying To Get Next To You

7" | 2015 | UK | Original (Modern Weapons)

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2015 | UK | Original (BGP)

Billy Garner

You're Wasting My Time

Haw-Right Now / Kickin' Back

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Detroit vocalist Billy Garner recorded a trio of killer funk titles for Dave Hamilton in the late 60s, this is the final one to make it to a BGP 45. It is a relentless groove and its original release on New Day is very hard to find. As a special treat it comes with a special New Day label.

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Patrice Rushen

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (BGP)

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)

Shrine Records - Rare Soul Sides: Washington Dc 1965-1967

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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V.A.

7x7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Kent Soul)

69,99 €*

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Mad About)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Set up by Eddie Singleton with Berry Gordy’s ex-wife and co-founder of Motown, Raynoma (Miss Ray) in 1964, the Shrine label, based in Washington DC, has been a buzzword for collectors for over fifty years. Shrine had no hits; in fact very few sales at all. What it did have was musical talent and a business plan that ended in glorious failure - inadvertently making the twenty singles that were pressed highly sought after by collectors.

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Bam Jam Band, The

Theme / Don't Go Away

Doing Our Thing With Pride

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Both from Porto, keyboard wizard and Azar Azar mastermind – Sérgio Alves – and veteran and pioneer DJ – Pedro Tenreiro join forces on The Bam Jam Band. Designed for the dancefloor without any worries about the bpm ruling the world, The Bam Jam Band celebrates Disco, Jazz, and Funk fusion in a post-house way. “Theme / Don’t go away” is the first single of this imaginary band, featuring local heroes Pedro Ferreira (bass) and Kiko (vocals).

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Al-Dos Band

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Kalita)

Night Time Cool Breeze/ Shake Your Body Down Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kalita are proud to announce the first ever 7" single reissue of what is possibly the most coveted gospel disco record in existence, the Al-Dos Band"s soulful masterpiece "Doing Our Thing With Pride". This iconic reissue is backed by the band"s previously unreleased recording "Love Jones Coming Down".At long last, Kalita revives this South Carolinian grail single, housed in a limited-edition picture sleeve.

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Fat Generous

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Steezy Groove)

She's Gone / Mr C Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The ascending soul sensation Fat Generous embarks on a heavenly collaboration Wai Wan. This record is an invitation to their soulful world of jazz influenced funk and R&B, Fat Generous have been making waves in their hometown playing alongside the likes of Fatboy Slim and Sister Sledge, and their raw onstage energy has gained the stamp of approval from the godfather funk himself, George Clinton. Recorded at the height of a record breaking heatwave, Fat Generous have captured the blissful respite of a 'NightTime Cool Breeze' in a silky laid back groover that formed their debut single back in September. Amassing over 30,000 streams in the first month, alongside radio play and feedback from the likes of Craig Charles & Giles Peterson. Channeling carefree vibes reminiscent of Roy Ayers’ 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine'. On the second side a Record Store Day exclusive track 'Shake Your Body Down' 'Shake Your Body Down' is an unparalleled journey through the funk filled cosmos, a collector's dream that pays homage to the pioneers of funk while paving the way for a new era of groove. This release is the precursor to a bigger release schedule for the band a good vibes only DIY recording project that has been produced by legendary nujazz producer, Wai Wan, whose fingerprints can be found all over releases on Chrysalis Records and Virgin Records. This record is a scene setter that introduces you to the groovy rhythms that Fat Generous deliver in excess at each of their live shows unique performances that lean on the group’s tight knit ability to improvise and reimagine their own music. Limited edition heavyweight 7 inch vinyl in a picture sleeve. Get the debut release and you're ahead of the curve.

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Norman Connors

7" | 1981 | UK | Reissue (Arista)

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Soundway)

Release: 1981 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Norman Connors' 'She's Gone' is a timeless blend of Soul and R&B from his 1981 album, 'Mr C'. 43 years since its initial release, 'She’s Gone' still endures as a masterpiece, showcasing Connors' musical prowess and ability to create unforgettable compositions. Lush arrangements, masterful instrumentation, and heartfelt vocals define the track with Norman Connors seamlessly fusing horns, strings, and rhythm instruments for a rich sonic experience. This 7'' heavyweight vinyl single, presented here exclusively for RSD is the first time this single has been available since 1981 & gives fans old and new the chance to own a slice of this classic, in demand Norman Connors production. remastered, but with slick early 80's aesthetics as was.

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King Wellington

Shango

I'll Keep Searching / Get'n Off

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soundway presents a double-sider of raw, West Indian Funk from 1977. Led by King Wellington's 'Shango', the stand-out cut harvested from his Sooner Or Later LP finally gets the 45 treatment it deserves. Inspired by the Shango ritual with its roots in Yoruba culture, traces of Calypso music are driven by hypnotic bass and Wellington's signature vocal, making up a musical blend only found in the Caribbean.

Hidden on the B-side, 'Mystery Music' fronted by Canadian musician Tony Springer, embarks on a dreamy, dynamic and even a touch psychedelic trip. Steel pans coupled with floating horns, electronic keyboard effects, crisp drums and subtle guitar licks cook up a soundscape baked by the Trinidad sun. While original copies climb their way to impossible-to-find status, enthusiasts will be excited to hear this sought after piece of music is available on the 45 format again.

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Black Smoke Band

7" | 1977 | UK | Reissue (Epsilon)

What Will I Be / Let's Try It Again

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Black Smoke Band were comprised of five members

Norwell McNeill on lead vocals (and songwriting duties) Bobby Moore on bass guitarJames Jacobs on lead guitar Joe McLaughlin on keyboards Ronnie Brewington on drums. Joe was also the man behind the band’s resources, financing both the musical kit and studio time.All of the members hail from the town of Dunn, North Carolina - a state which has gifted us some amazing soul music from the 1960’s, 1970’s and beyond.

All of the members of the group began recording music prior to the band’s two releases, before they met and formed as teenagers playing local bars, dance halls and night clubs. They gigged with other local acts. Both of the band’s releases were recorded in 1977 at Arthur Smith’s Studios in Charlotte - and both released on the group’s own label, Black Smoke Productions. ‘Starting my Life All Over Again’ was the first of two releases, a beautiful sweet soul effort, that really showcases Norwell’s earnest, soulful vocals. The flip is a solid funk cut called ’Skateboard’.

‘I’ll Keep Searching’ b/w ‘Get n Off’ was the second and sadly final release from the group - but what a record it is!

A moody, funky, and compelling arrangement that eschewed the ubiquitous disco sound of the period and created a gritty masterpiece for lovers of hard edged soul music. Norwell’s gruff, captivating vocal and some stellar guitar work were all laid over a tight, rolling beat accompanied by strong horn stabs. The pleading, emotional dynamics of the record work brilliantly with its strutting, insistent pace. Delivering both emotionally and musically it was to be the group’s swan song, but left ample evidence of the talent that lay within them as a band.

Eventually the group decided to go their separate ways in 1978, although that was not the end of their musical careers, with all of the members continuing to perform in and around North Carolina for many years.

Ronnie sadly passed away, but the other four original members of the group are still actively making music, with Norwell and Bobby remaining in regular contact today.

Bobby played with Kool & The Gang for a brief spell, alongside other well known acts. Joe continues to run his own studio, and has a large back catalogue of previously unheard material recorded both before and after the Black Smoke years.

That is the story of the Black Smoke Band in 1977. Although short lived, the group have provided soul fans across the UK and beyond with two fabulous singles, considered by many to be shining examples of the musical talent that coursed through America’s suburbs and communities during the golden age of soul and funk music.

A rich vein of talent which remains largely undiscovered even now...

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Soul Junction

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Epsilon)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Diane Ward & The Kevin Fingier Collective

Why Don't You Go Home / Cocktail De Medianoche

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Acid Jazz)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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With 'Why Don't You Go Home' Fingier produces a monster Rhythm & Blues tune that will take you straight to the King and Federal R&B sound, and for the B side, 'Cocktail De Medianoche' is the perfect mix of Boogaloo and Northern Soul. Percussion, flute and horns will make this a Fingier favourite for lovers of Latin grooves and Uptempo Soul.

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Release: UK

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2021 | UK | Original (Casino)

Doc Smallwood

Sitting In My Class

7" | 2018 | UK | Original (Outernational Sounds)

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Matt Early & Lee Jeffries bring you a haunting new version of this Detroit masterpiece from Ronnie McNeir. Adding some extra sparkle to the backing, it has that 4am all-nighter feel when you are worry free on the dancefloor emersed in Northern Soul, singing your heart out cruising over the talc dusted tiles.

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Muhavishla Ravi Hatchud

Bombay Palace

7" | UK | Reissue (Epsilon)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sensational early-seventies funk bomb by Muhavishla Ravi Hatchud and The Indo Jazz Following. Super-rough organ funk, like a dream combination of Mingus, Jimmy Smith and Zigaboo Modeliste from The Meters — plus Ravi’s ramped-up sitar, like a tripping, undercover Bo Diddley. In a numbered, limited edition, to launch a new series of Outernational 45s.

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The Williams Brothers

That's Life / Rap On

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

Release: UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally From East Orange NEW Jersey

THE Exciting Williams Brothers Band GOT Their Start BY Their Father AND Mother MR. Roscoe Williams SR. AND MRS Esther Maude Walker Williams IN THE Late 60’s. They StartED OUT IN Gospel Music Like Their Father AND Family OF Brothers Before Them Whom YOU Will SEE Photos OF “the Original Williams Brothers” Throughout This Site From Time TO Time. THE Group From Oldest TO Youngest AT That Time Consists OF: Roscoe Williams JR. (lead Vocals) Eugene Williams (lead Guitar AND Background Vocals) Osbert Williams (bass Guitar AND Background Vocals) Alexander Williams ( Keyboard AND Background Vocals) AND Anthony Williams (lead Vocals) Anthony WAS THE Youngest Member OF THE Group AT That Time When ONE DAY While ON Their WAY TO Perform A Gospel Show ON MotherS DAY OF 1969, They HAD A Terrible CAR Accident Which Brought THE Family TO A Stand Still DUE TO Injuries AND Left Anthony Paralyzed TO This DAY. BY THE Time THE Exciting Williams Brothers Band Began High School They Asked Their Father IF They Could Play R&B Music. AT First Their Father WAS Against IT BUT When They Began PlayING Dances AND Clubs, SO Many People Began TO Book Them That Their Father HAD TO Install A Business Phone IN THE House TO Keep UP With THE Calls. IN 1975 THE Brothers Auditioned FOR A Beer Company Based IN NEW Zealand (the NEW Zealand Breweries) THE Company Came TO NEW York TO Audition American BandS AND THE Exciting Williams Brothers WON Against 12 Other BandS. THE Brothers Career Skyrocketed. They Toured FOR SIX Months IN NEW Zealand, Recorded A Record AND DID 3 Television ShowS IN NEW Zealand AND A Soft Drink Commercial FOR Sarsaparilla Soft DrinkS. When THE Brothers Came Back TO THE States Their Father Auditioned Them TO THE NEW York BookING Agencies AND That Began THE Group Touring IN THE United States. They Began 3 Months ON THE Road AND 2 Weeks Home AND They DID This FOR 8 Years. THE Exciting Williams Brothers Band Have Come Together TO Unleash A NEW Dimension OF EDM Music Through ESP. They ARE True Legends OF Music AND ONE OF Their RecordINGS Today Sell FOR Nearly $4000.00 PER Copy. THE Brothers USE There Roots IN Gospel Music TO Deliver Hard Hitting Jams AND Grooves TO THE LateST Dance Music Scene, “live” AS They Emerge AND Establish ThemSELVES AS AN Exciting Opening ACT FOR Major DJS.

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Ike Noble & The Uptights

Good Thing

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Rocking Me In Your Arms Single Sided

Sonic Wax Allstars

7" | 2024 | WW | Original (Sonic Wax Demo)

Release: 2024 / WW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kiss Me Sweetheart Single Sided

Sister Unknown

7" | 2024 | WW | Original (Sonic Wax Demo)

Release: 2024 / WW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Leave You Alone / Thom's Heartbreak Colored Vinyl Edition

Kelly Finnigan

7" | 2024 | US | Original (Colemine)

Leave You Alone / Thom's Heartbreak Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Last Summer, Kelly Finnigan made you a mixtape. It was an eclectic mix of ideas. Now, Colemine Records is excited to share two of those tracks on vinyl for the first time. The A-side 'Leave You Alone,' is a stone-cold classic R&B soul cut, and a certified ear worm. It tells a love story from the female perspective, inspired by the soulful sounds of Bettye Swann. This track features the Ramey Brothers (of Monophonics, The Ironsides) and highlights Kelly on all other instruments. TheB-side, 'Thom's Hartbreak' is at hank you letter to Thom Bell & William Hart, two names that are synonymous with the 60s/70s "Philly Sound". This instrumental tune is an homage to a sound thats haped American music and left an indelible mark on the future of soul.

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Kelly Finnigan

7" | 2024 | US | Original (Colemine)

7" | 2024 | Original (Acetate Copy)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Arthur Prysock

If I Was A Boy

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Gaia Sunset Part 1 & 2 Transparent Yellow Vinyl Edition

Jimi Tenor

7" | 2024 | FI | Original (Timmion)

Gaia Sunset Part 1 & 2 Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / FI – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The first single dropping from Jimi Tenor's new Timmion album "Is There Love In Outer Space?" kicks off like a desert breeze from Nigerien keyboardist Mamman Sani's 1980s cosmic songbook. Perhaps this is the same kind of panorama that Tenor and Cold Diamond & Mink want us to imagine while traversing the two sides of this vinyl single.At the latest, the psychedelic desert blues guitar solo transports us on a cold Sahara sand dune, watching a magical sunrise on Mother Earth, something only a few humans get to witness. This is the type of jam you can close your eyes to and let those colorscapes of your mind fill the space. The minimal vocal parts come through like a welcoming chant for the Sun slowly creeping up in the horizon, ready to extend its burning arms around all things - living and dead equally.With their new collaborative project, Jimi Tenor and Cold Diamond & Mink breathe a new type of life into each others' tried & tested styles - delivering a natural fusion of cosmic and raw soul music. So hop along in this spaceship, and let it ride!

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Jimi Tenor

7" | 2024 | FI | Original (Timmion)

Release: 2024 / FI – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Release: UK

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Tear On My Chin / People Feat. Ursula Rucker

Ron & The Hip Tones

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Brewerytown)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Delcos / Charles Sheffield

Arabia / It's Your Vodoo Working

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Burnetts Of Detroit)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ches Haynes & The Outfits

Please Don't Go / Instrumental

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Stream)

7" | 2023 | DE | Original (Mocambo)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ches Was born in Barbados, and from that faraway small group of islands comes this outstanding piece of Caribbean Soul. Like many of the artists we love, Ches had his fair share of travels and troubles. He dedicated his whole life to music pursuing that ideal of living by the dream we all keep sticking to when it comes to soul music. After the teenage years spent listenting to the sound of the American Black Music legends of the times, whose frequencies made it to the radio stations in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, he decided to pack up and go big studying music in New York City thus finding he was gifted with songwriting, where he always puts soul, jazz and a touch of reggae music. Wirl label (West Indies Record Ltd.) was his recording home with which he released a number of tunes both solo and with his band The Outfits. He then traveled far and wide, spending a couple of years in Canada (another proof of Canada’s music industry solid ties with the sound from the islands), eventually ending up where Funk Investigators’ patrol member Yann Vatiste has found him and secured the license for this release. Stay tuned for more tales about this man, he might be closer to you than you think.

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Carlton Jumel Smith

Keep On Swinging

Release: 2023 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2017 | US | Reissue (Big Crown)

El Michels Affair

Tearz

Let's Ride Black Vinyl Editin

Release: 2017 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Side A's cover of "Tearz" is as much an homage to the Wendy Rene sample as it is to the Wu-Tang Clan track. The song starts as a glazed over cover of "after laughter, comes tears" with Shannon Wise of The Shacks singing Wendy Rene's timeless mantra. Halfway through, the mood dramatically shifts and the drums and organ that drive the original RZA sample take over. A dubbed out Lee Fields taps in like only he can, and the song spirals into outer space.Side B finds EMA dipping into the deeper side of the Wu catalog with Raekwon's "Verbal Intercourse." Mixing the grimy, gritty production aesthetic of the original with elements of dubbed out reggae, El Michels Affair once again pushes the definition of a "cover" and truly makes it a tune of their own.

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Junei'

7" | 2022 | US | Original (Numero Group)

Durand Jones & The Indications

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Willie "Junei" Lee spent the first half of the 1970s playing guitar with his older brother Robert Lee in the self-contained band Lost Weekend, recording a handful of singles and a still unreleased LP. The back half of the decade was spent touring with Albert King, Curtis Mayfield, and The Emotions, before returning home to Gary, Indiana, to focus on his own sound. In 1985, Junei's girlfriend brought home a suite of Fostex home studio gear, including a 12 channel board, 8-track tape machine, and a halftrack for mix downs. He added a Yamaha drum machine and a Maestro echoplex and started his solo project. "The only artists I listened to was Hendrix and Santana," Junei said. The emissions coming from his home studio were entirely different, however, as "Let's Ride" channels the Euro sensibilities of Kraftwerk or Italo over virtuosic guitar. "I just didn't want to sound like anyone else," he continued. "Let's Ride" achieved that differentiation, and managed to anticipate Chicago house by a few years. Pressed in minuscule numbers in 1987 on Pharaohs Records, the 45 never connected with the nearby scenes in Chicago and Detroit where it might have found purchase in fertile soils. Decades later "Let's Ride" found new life as the bed for KAYTRANADA's "Scared To Death," and the track has slowly worked its way through the algorithm to a new generation of vapor huffers. "I am all for experimentation, trying new things, etc," Junei said. "Kaytranada is a visionary and a talented producer. He has my respect.""

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Morning In America Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Colemine)

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Remined)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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When Durand Jones & The Indications released their sophomoreLP, American Love Call, there was a bundle version of the albumavailable that included a bonus 7" with "Morning In America" on the Aside and a true bonus B-side, "Cruisin' To The Park." That B-side, an homage to lowriders everywhere, has become a theme for a whole new generation of sweet soul lovers. So we are proud to present this heater of a 45. Let's cruise....

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Barbara Howard

I Don't Want Your Love

7" | 2019 | US | Original (Colemine)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Barbara Howard's On The Rise is more than just another rare soul LP. It's a love story. It's a dream. It was an attempt to break through. And although Barbara certainly never became a star, one song did become a staple in rare soul and funk DJ sets, keeping interest in Barbara Howard just under the surface. And as fate would have it in 2016, a sealed copy of the LP would find its way into Plaid Room Records in Loveland, OH and kick start the revival of her story and her music.

In 1968, as an outgrowth of a community movement and talent search program called "Operation Step-Up", Steven Reece wanted to take his community movement to the next level. This is when the idea of founding an 285 label came to mind. The idea was to self-produce quality records and through successful sales attempt to land major label distribution. Steve identified Barbara Howard as the talent and set to producing her record. The idea was to produce an LP with a variety of tracks that could be marketed to a variety of radio formats and markets (gospel, pop, soul, jazz, etc.).

And while the record fizzled shortly after its release, Steve and Barbara ended up getting married shortly afterwards making this possibly the most romantic production of a record is soul music history. "I Don't Want Your Love" is the only track they produced that was NOT featured on the LP, so we're proud to get this deep funk banger back into the world at large!

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Freedom Affair

Rise Up