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Searching / Finally Found Someone Baby Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Vinyl format only. Acts of Faith is the eleventh studio album from British R&B musical group Sault. Originally previewed in December 2023 at a one-night only concert in London, which was the group's first performance. Upon the album's release, Bill Pearis of Brooklyn Vegan called this "yet another stunner" from the group that is "a joyous rumination on faith". Writing for Radio New Zealand, Tony Stamp noted the religious themes and uplifting lyrics in the music and responded to the band's mystique by summing up, "everything on record is so substantive, and enriching, that the gimmicks feel justified"

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Donnie & Joe Emerson

7" | US (Light In The Attic)

$ 5.70* $ 11.40 -50%

Release: US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Dreamin' Wild Black Vinyl Edition

Donnie & Joe Emerson

LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (Light In The Attic)

$ 20.64* $ 30.81 -33%

Soul Jazz Records presents

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Essential pick! These buddy's "Baby" was recently covered by Hype Williams on their "Ebony" album, and both tunes are hella fresh!

Pacific Northwest isolation mixed with wide-eyed ambition, a strong sense of family and the gift of music proved to be quite the combination for teenage brothers Donnie and Joe Emerson. Originally released in 1979, Dreamin’ Wild is the sonic vision of the talented Emerson boys, recorded in a family built home studio in rural Washington State. Situated in the unlikely blink-and-you-missed-it town of Fruitland and far removed from the late 1970s punk movement and the larger disco boom, Donnie and Joe tilled their own musical soil, channeling bedroom pop jams, raw funk, and yacht rock.

Spurred on their high school’s music program, Donnie and Joe received a further push from their lifelong farmer father, who drew up a contract stating that he’d support his sons lofty ambitions with their very own recording studio as long as they focused on original material, sage advice for a man with zero experience in the music business. After taking out a second mortgage to help cover costs, Don Sr. also built his children a 300-capacity concert hall (dubbed Camp Jammin’) replete with ticket booth, stage, and fully functioning snack bar. The only problem was that the projected audience never quite materialized, despite a prime time TV profile entitled “The Rock And Roll Farmers” from nearby Spokane, Washington. Even the Emerson brother’s school pals were nonplussed at their privately pressed long player; hand distributed to local music stores, but not as far as Seattle, five hours away from their rural home. Somewhat rejected by the muted response, but never surrendering, both Donnie and Joe continued down a musical path and are still active as performers today.

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400% Dynamite! Record Store Day 2025 Orange Colored Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2025 | WW | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

$ 41.08*

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Strongly Felt)

Release: 2025 / WW – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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New one-off Ltd-Edition heavyweight Special Edition Orange Colored Vinyl pressing. Featuring Classic and rare Ska, Soul, Rocksteady, Runk and Dub.

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Baby Huey

Baby Huey Story

$ 28.53*

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This is the only solo album by American soul singer James "Baby Huey" Ramey. He died at the age of 26 while recording his solo debut, and the album was finished and released posthumously. A quarter century after its release, The Baby Huey Story went on to

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Transcoastal Compiled By Charles Bals And Norman Gervais

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Pocket Of Light)

$ 34.23*

Tainted Love / My Bad Boy's Comin' Home Record Store Day 2025 Edition

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Heated compilation of 81-1990 rarities.

"Club Méduse’s Charles Bals joins forces with Norman Gervais of Bayetë fame to deliver a 10-track melange of languorous seaside serenades and beach-kissed AOR slow burners/bangers.

Each song evokes wave glimmer and synthetic textures on this first drop by Beirut-via-Saint Tropez label Pocket of Light, one for the listener that’s crossed the last frontier of the registry and needs just a little more.

Is it the Baleares or the Caribbean? Is it hopeful anguish or mature happiness? And with captains like this, does it matter at all…?”

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Gloria Jones

7" | 2025 | UK | Original (Champion)

Come Around And Love Me HHV Exclusive Galaxy Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Gloria Jones, known as "The Queen of Northern Soul," recorded her hit single "Tainted Love" in 1965, along with "My Bad Boy's Comin' Home." In 2025, we will celebrate the 60th anniversary of these two iconic records. To commemorate this milestone, we have relicensed the original records from Champion and are releasing a limited edition clear “diamond” 7-inch vinyl, this release honours the anniversary theme. The original version of these records can sell for over £800, so this is a great opportunity to own one of only a thousand limited presses made. Every generation since '65 knows this record in its many forms, most famously via Soft Cell's electronic/new wave/new romantic pop hit, now you can own the original. Comes in a picture sleeve with liner notes along with that limited "diamond" Colored Vinyl.

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Jalen Ngonda

LP | 2023 | US | Reissue (Daptone)

Cornbread / 2000twentyfoe

Release: 2023 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 300 copies, only available at HHV! Only 2 copies per customer!

Artists like Jalen Ngonda come around once in a lifetime, so it is our privilege and distinct pleasure to announce the release of his debut album Come Around and Love Me. Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing Jalen perform live knows that he is one of the most captivating performers on today's soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance, exudes confidence and charm-disarming packed rooms of rowdy concert goers, leaving them silent as they hold fast to every syllable sung. Plans for the album were struck just months before the Covid 19 pandemic shut the world down. Notwithstanding, Jalen eventually made it to Hive Mind Studios in Brooklyn, NY where he began writing and recording with the help of producer/arrangers Mike Buckley and Vincent Chiarito (both members of Charles Bradley's Extraordinaires) and a crack team of a-list musicians from the Daptone family. The team skillfully blends heavy arrangements and introspective lyrics with motown sophistication, leaving the listener in a blissful wash of wonderment. Jalen has been writing songs since he was 14, and his compositions are also very much of these times. He explains, "I love music from the 20th century- I listen to it all the time, but I?m in this world and the 21st century. ...to a stranger, I?d describe my music as modern soul and R&B, while trying to fit in the Beach Boys and the Beatles somewhere in between." Come Around and Love Me reveals how he creates a classic approach that is rooted in the sounds of revered pioneers, without falling into imitation-leaving no doubt that Jalen will continue to shine within the superlative, timeless musical tradition that is Daptone?s hallmark. Now it's your turn to come around and love one of the finest soul albums of the decade.

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Jim Sharp

7" | 2025 | UK | Original (G.A.M.M.)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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We're super excited to have the reworks maestro Jim Sharp on GAMM for an exclusive 7inch release.

Raised in Canada but these days residing in the UK, Jim Sharp got that magic touch when it comes to reworking soul, funk and hip hop to another level.

On his GAMM debut Jim starts up by giving Anthony Hamilton a supa soulful twist that is as funky as it gets.

On the B-side we get seriously deep with a killa refix blending together Donny Hathaway and Common into a stellar hip hop / soul jam.

Defiitely a cut above !

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Ayo Ke Disco:Boogie, Pop & Funk From The South China Sea

LP | 2024 | Original (Soundway)

$ 27.38*

Crashin' From Passion Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Ayo Ke Disco" (meaning "Let"s go to the disco" in Malay and Indonesian) celebrates the musical identities emerging from the newly independent countries in South-East Asia during the 1970s and 80s.Soundway general manager Alice Whittington, aka Norsicaa (DJ), selects 10 deep cuts from local labels, officially reissued on vinyl for the first time - forming a snapshot of the vibrant discotheques and live scenes across Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Philippines.The artists featured here were known for exploring traditional sounds alongside funk, disco, city-pop and even political psych-rock, genres that were indicative of the exciting but often turbulent period. But despite the post-war backdrop of instability there came unprecedented levels of economic prosperity. With a hopeful buzz filling the air, the music scene was helping lead the way in reshaping the new identities of the region.

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Betty Davis

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Light In The Attic)

$ 23.28* $ 38.80 -40%

One Step Ahead / I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby'

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In the 1970s, Betty Davis defied genre and gender by pushing her voice to extremes and embracing the erotic. She articulated a kind of pre-punk, funk-blues fusion that had yet to be normalized in mainstream music - a style that few musicians have come close to replicating. As one of the first Black women to write, arrange, and produce her own albums, Betty was a visionary who disregarded industry boundaries and constraints. Raw, unapologetic and in full control, Betty paved the way for generations of future artists who said “funk you” to the music industry and social norms. In 1979, when Davis entered an L.A. studio to record her fifth and final album, she was reeling from a series of setbacks. Three years earlier, after recording her fourth album, Is It Love Or Desire, Davis was dropped from her label and the LP was subsequently shelved. In 1978, her beloved band Funk House went their separate ways. Looking for a fresh start, Davis relocated to Hollywood to focus on songwriting. Before long, British manager Simon Lait (Toni Basil), offered to fund her next project. With renewed vigor, Davis reunited with former Funk House guitarist Carlos Morales and brought together industry veterans like fusion drummer Alphonse Mouzon and session bassist Chuck Rainey. Old friends Anita and Bonnie Pointer (The Pointer Sisters) and Patryce “Choc’let” Banks joined Davis on vocals, as did Motown legend Martha Reeves. The resulting album, Crashin’ From Passion, was her most musically diverse, blending elements of reggae and calypso (“I’ve Danced Before”), jazz (“Hangin’ Out in Hollywood,” “Tell Me a Few Things”), dark synth-pop (“She’s a Woman”), and even disco (“All I Do Is Think of You”). Equally exploratory are Davis’ vocals, as she trades in her signature sass and snarls for more nuanced stylings. Among the album’s few funk tracks is “Quintessence of Hip,” in which Davis hails musicians like Bob Dylan, Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, and John Coltrane, while deftly integrating elements of their work. The song also offers a moment of stark vulnerability, as she sings, “Isn’t rich? Isn’t it queer? Losing my timing so late in my career.” It would prove to be a prophetic line in the months to follow. The mixing process was mired by artistic differences and then cut short, amid the death of Davis’ beloved father. Bereft and exasperated, Davis returned home for the funeral, setting into motion her retirement from the music industry. Crashin’ From Passion, meanwhile, would be shelved for 15 years and licensed for a CD-only release, without Davis’ consent, in the ‘90s. This 2023 edition of the album, made with Davis’ full approval and cooperation, marks its first official release and first time ever on vinyl. The package was designed by GRAMMY®-winning artist, Masaki Koike, while the album cover features an incredible shot of Betty captured in London in the mid-1970s by renowned photographer Kate Simon. Crashin’ From Passion was remastered by Dave Cooley at Elysian Masters and pressed on vinyl at Record Technology, Inc. (rti). The accompanying booklet includes a treasure trove of rare photos from the era, plus lyrics, and new liner notes by writer, ethnomusicologist, and Betty’s close friend, Danielle Maggio, who integrates interviews that she conducted with Davis, marking her last ever interviews.

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Aretha Franklin

7" | 1965 | Reissue (Be With)

Soul Flower Feat. The Pharcyde / It's Gettin Hectic Feat. Gang Starr

Release: 1965 / Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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You may know Aretha Franklin's scintillating ""One Step Ahead"" from its vital role in the Oscar-winning movie Moonlight. You may also know it as providing the beautifully melancholic backdrop for Mos Def's 1999 hit "Ms Fat Booty".

The inaugural Be With 7" is a special one indeed, containing the first ever officially licensed reissue of Aretha's all-time deep soul classic. "One Step Ahead" was not included on any of her Columbia studio albums, and remains one of her rarest releases.

On the flip, "I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face" is a thrilling, goosebump-inducing killer and an unfairly slept-on rendition of this eternal track.

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The Brand New Heavies

7" | 2025 | JP | Original (P-Vine)

$ 25.10*

Release: 2025 / JP – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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The Brand New Heavies' album "Heavy Rhyme Experience Vol.1" remains widely listened to even more than 30 years after its release, as an innovative work that connected UK club jazz with US hip-hop through collaborations with artists and bands like Main Source, The Pharcyde, Gang Starr, and Black Sheep. From this historic album, two significant tracks, 'Soul Flower feat. The Pharcyde' and 'It's Gettin Hectic feat. Gang Starr,' are being released for the first time as 7-inch singles.

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The Mighty Mellow Volume 4

2LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Mighty Mellow Productions)

I Believe In Miracles / C'est Si Bon Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Long awaited, here is the 4th volume of the Mighty Mellow collecon, from the curators of the seminal series The Mood Mosaic. Mushy funk, abstract jazz, including tacks of Pete Jolly, Annete Peacock, Dusty Springfield among the others.

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Say She She

7" | 2025 | US | Original (Karma Chief)

Baby You're The One Record Store Day 2025 Edition

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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After over a year of being a floor-filling staple in their live set, we are pleased to release Say She She's stunningly bright and bold cover of the Jackson Sister's classic 'I Believe In Miracles.' Oozing with fresh and funky production from Orgone's legendary Sergio Rios, it's an utterly irresistible tune that will get you giddy with movement! The B-side, 'C'est Si Bon', is the group's French discodelia anthem -- encouraging listeners to throw their hands up and concede to joy. This catchy bilingual track is one of many hits off of their critically acclaimed sophomore LP 'Silver,' which was released to rave reviews last fall. This 45 is essentially a double A, and a collector and DJ must! Two tracks that will undoubtably get the crowd going, what more could you need?

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Wynd Chymes

7" | 2008 | UK | Reissue (Celestial Echo)

LP | 1970 | US | Reissue (Wax Trader)

Release: 2008 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Celestial Echo proudly present an official reissue of this highly sought after Modern Soul classic. If you’re lucky enough to find an original copy it will set you back more than £300. Finally a chance to own this holy grail anthem! Remastered and presented in a reimagined sleeve. Essential!

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Natural Four

Good Vibes

Release: 1970 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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What's Going On Green Vinyl Edition

Marvin Gaye

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Vinyl Lovers)

7" | 2025 | EU | Original (Space Grapes)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally released in 1971. "What's Going On is not only Marvin Gaye's masterpiece, it's the most important and passionate record to come out of soul music, delivered by one of its finest voices, a man finally free to speak his mind and so move from R&B sex symbol to true recording artist. With What's Going On, Gaye meditated on what had happened to the American dream of the past -- as it related to urban decay, environmental woes, military turbulence, police brutality, unemployment, and poverty. These feelings had been bubbling up between 1967 and 1970, during which he felt increasingly caged by Motown's behind-the-times hit machine and restrained from expressing himself seriously through his music. Finally, late in 1970, Gaye decided to record a song that the Four Tops' Obie Benson had brought him, 'What's Going On.' When Berry Gordy decided not to issue the single, deeming it uncommercial, Gaye refused to record any more material until he relented. Confirmed by its tremendous commercial success in January 1971, he recorded the rest of the album over ten days in March, and Motown released it in late May. Besides cementing Marvin Gaye as one of the most important artists in pop music, What's Going On was far and away the best full-length to issue from the singles-dominated Motown factory, and arguably the best soul album of all time." John Bush, AllMusic

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Jambonne

Jam On

$ 19.39*

7" | 2025 | EU | Original (Juice On Wax)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Jambonne make their return to Space Grapes with two fierce dancefloor cuts! A studio moniker for label mainstays Another Taste, their previous single “Carpet Ride” has been a firm favorite for many with a more peculiar taste. This time around they’re sure to bring the flavor once again. Jam on, Jambonne!

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Voodoocuts

Yes You Can

The Celestial Suite HHV Exclusive Transparent W/ Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Can you squeeze Hip Hop, Latin Soul, Funk & Cumbia into a 7" single? YES YOU CAN!

Two years after the last release on his Juice on Wax label, countless collaborations and remixes for other artists, editing maestro Voodoocuts is back with two brand new tracks.

On the A-side, a boom bap anthem over an irresistible Latin soul groove will take you back in time, while on the flip, a spicy cumbia will set any dancefloor on fire.

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Pale Jay

12" | 2023 | EU | Reissue (PLYGRND)

Another Side Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited edition of Pale Jay's debut EP 'The Celestial Suite' with a special transparent/red vinyl design. Features the track 'Donny In Valdez (PJ's Flip) featuring Erick The Architect including previously unreleased instrumental version of the song.

’The Celestial Suite’: a body of work rooted in the unconscious, displaying a deep connection between Pale Jay and his musical guides such as Donny Hathaway, J Dilla and Khruangbin. Pale Jay’s self-produced debut EP ‘The Celestial Suite’ showcases his fragile falsetto floating over dusty beats and serene strings glued together by ageless arrangements.

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Leo Nocentelli

LP | 2021 | US | Original (Light In The Attic)

$ 16.43* $ 41.08 -60%

Gesamtklärwerk Deutschland

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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“Things happen for a reason, man.” - Leo Nocentelli

At just fourteen, Leo Nocentelli was backing up Otis Redding. Soon after, he was playing on hits for Lee Dorsey, The Supremes, and The Temptations. As an original member of The Meters, Leo wrote instant classics “Cissy Strut” and “Hey Pocky A–Way,” but his greatest moment on record may be totally unknown, until now…

Recorded at Cosimo Matassa’s Jazz City Studio in New Orleans in the early ‘70s and then lost to the ages, Another Side is one of Leo Nocentelli’s most personal and definitive moments ever cut to tape. A mixture of funky folk and rootsy, raw emotion (think Bill Withers and James Taylor meeting Allen Toussaint at Link Wray’s Three Track Shack), this previously unheard album shines like the sun on a spring day on the New Orleans fairgrounds. Backing Nocentelli is an all-star line-up of New Orleans royalty, including Allen Toussaint (piano), James Black (drums), and both George Porter Jr. (bass) and Zigaboo Modeliste (drums) of The Meters. Deeply introspective, the album features nine original songs by Nocentelli, plus a soulful rendition of Elton John’s “Your Song.” Half a century later, these recordings sound just as fresh and engaging as the day they were recorded.

What makes Another Side even more extraordinary, however, is the fact that the album—which could have easily become a classic in the ‘70s singer-songwriter canon—sat untouched for decades; miraculously surviving the devastating blow of Hurricane Katrina, only to be found 2,000 miles away at a Southern California swap meet in 2018 by record collector Mike Nishita. The album’s incredible journey is documented in the liner notes by Sam Sweet (New York Times, Los Angeles Times), who spoke with Nocentelli and Nishita about the recording process and re-discovery of the tapes. Sweet’s full notes appear in the release’s accompanying booklet alongside hand-written lyrics by Leo Nocentelli. The first pressing of the vinyl edition will feature gold-foil treatment on cover and spine. Rounding out the package are original designs and layout by the multi GRAMMY®–winning designer Masaki Koike.

While Nocentelli was embedded in New Orleans’ R&B scene, he was also deeply inspired by the late 1960’s and early 1970’s rising singer-songwriters, and soon found himself exploring sounds that were miles away from his band’s hard-edged funk riffs. Whenever he had downtime from session work and shows, Nocentelli spent much of 1971 recording his newly-found, reflective, diaristic songs at Matassa’s Jazz City studio. Backed by longtime Meters bandmate George Porter Jr. on bass, Nocentelli crafted the lineups for his sessions to match the tone of the material. When he needed a pianist, he’d call Toussaint. For percussion on the slower songs, he used drummer Zigaboo Modeliste, but many of the tracks featured James Black—a frequent collaborator of Toussaint’s and a member of Ellis Marsalis’ jazz group, whom Nocentelli recalls as an “unbelievable” musician. The recording, which Nocentelli fondly refers to as his “country-and-western-album,” paints a picture of a young man yearning to find a sense of purpose. “I was going through some changes which were reflected in the songs that I wrote during that time,” he tells Sweet. Among them is the mid-tempo “Getting Nowhere,” in which he expresses a sense of frustration, as he watches others find success around him. Similarly, “Till I Get There” details a man who is struggling to persevere in his goals. In the soaring “Tell Me Why,” meanwhile, the singer contemplates the existence of God. Other songs center around fictional characters. “Pretty Mittie,” for instance, is sung from the perspective of a farmer who longs to give up his arduous life for the city. “You’ve Become a Habit” is about a man who falls for a sex worker named Fancy. “Riverfront” is based on stories that singer Aaron Neville shared, about his days working on the New Orleans waterfront. Nocentelli also chose to perform one cover: Elton John’s breakthrough hit, “Your Song.” The guitarist made the recently-released ballad his own—infusing it with a loping, head-nodding cadence, ever so tastefully “funkdafied” in true New Orleans fashion. By the time that the album was finished, The Meters were busier than ever. They had just signed a record deal with Warner Brothers and were now the official house band at Toussaint’s studio, Sea-Saint. There, they not only backed artists on Toussaint’s Sehorn label but had also become the go-to session musicians for every major artist that recorded in New Orleans. Rather than focus on a solo career, Nocentelli poured his energies into The Meters’ next album. Eventually, time moved on, as did Nocentelli, and he decided to store his unreleased solo album at Sea-Saint for safekeeping. In 2005, when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Sea-Saint was among its victims. While Toussaint (who passed away in 2015) had sold the hallowed studio in the mid-90s, hundreds of his archived recordings remained in the building. The new owner salvaged what he could from the flooded building, shipping everything to a storage facility in Southern California. Boxes of tapes sat there for more than a decade before moving to another unit, which foreclosed a year later. The contents were purchased in a blind auction and, days later, sold at a swap meet. The fact that record collector Mike Nishita just happened to be there was pure kismet. Nishita, a DJ and brother to “Money Mark” Nishita (of Beastie Boys fame), recognized the Sea-Saint label on the boxes and purchased all 673 master tapes at the swap meet. He inspected the contents with his friend Mario Caldato Jr., the longtime audio engineer for the Beastie Boys. In addition to masters from Irma Thomas, Dr. John, Lee Dorsey, and Toussaint, there was a quarter-inch reel with Nocentelli’s name on it. As Caldato and Nishita played it back, they knew they had something special. “There was nothing else like it,” writes Sweet. “An acoustic album by the greatest funk guitarist who ever lived. It was the tape Mike would play for people to show them how special the collection was. The best album in the vault was something nobody knew existed.” Eventually, Nishita and Nocentelli connected, “He was so grateful, so sincere,” recalls Nishita. “I just kept thinking about how this music needs to be heard...Especially when you look at all the things that had to fall into place for these tapes to survive and be discovered this way.” As Nocentelli simply puts it, “Things happen for a reason, man.” And now, Light in the Attic is thrilled to give this remarkable record the spotlight it so rightly deserves. 50 years later, all is not lost.

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Meese X Hell

LP | 2025 | DE | Original (Buback)

Release: 2025 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Lewis Express / Chip Wickham

Doo-Ha!

LP | 2025 | UK | Original (ATA)

Darkside (Nicolas Jaar & Dave Harrington)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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ATA Records are proud to release their latest recording of The Lewis Express - Doo Ha! Featuring flautist Chip Wickham and recorded live to 2-inch analog tape at All Things Analogue Studios, Leeds, UK, this album is a living, breathing tribute to the golden age of soul-jazz - the electric alchemy of smoky clubs, Sunday afternoons at the record store, and the spiritual communion of groove and grit.

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Nothing Red Vinyl Edition

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Matador)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Peace And Love / Wreck Record Store Day 2025 Edition

Brooklyn People

7" | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Selector Series)

$ 28.53*

LP | 2020 | UK | Reissue (Forever Living Originals)

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First Official Reissue of this rare Soul-Funk gem from Brooklyn People, "Peace and Love / Wreck", originally released in 1975 on Cheri Records. This 7-inch has been fetching around £50 on the secondhand market, making this the first official reissue a must-have for any discerning soul collector. Released for Record Store Day 2025 on the Selector Series label and comes housed in a specially designed company sleeve, capturing essences of the original release while adding a fresh touch. A timeless groove that bridges soul, funk, and jazz influences, don’t miss!

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Cleo Sol

Rose In The Dark

$ 58.21*

Selenge / Chintamani Random Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2020 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Cleo Sol - Rose in the Dark is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter Cleo Sol, released on March 27, 2020. The album was produced by Inflo, who is also a key figure in the Sault collective. Rose in the Dark established Cleo Sol as a powerful voice in neo-soul and modern R&B, offering a soothing and reflective collection of songs that explore themes of love, self-discovery, and resilience.

The album blends soul, R&B, jazz, and folk influences, marked by warm, organic instrumentation with a retro feel, featuring lush strings, gentle piano, and smooth rhythms. Cleo Sol's voice is central to the album's sound, with its soft, emotional delivery giving the tracks an intimate and reflective tone.

Lyrically, Rose in the Dark centers on themes of love, personal growth, self-worth, and healing. The songs are largely introspective, with Cleo Sol reflecting on relationships and personal challenges, often with a focus on finding inner strength. There’s a sense of vulnerability and emotional honesty throughout the album, which resonates deeply with listeners.

Key Tracks:
"Rose in the Dark" – The title track, a soulful and introspective song about navigating love and finding inner peace.
"Why Don’t You" – A standout track that combines a classic soul sound with a modern twist, addressing themes of self-worth and being true to oneself.
"When I’m in Your Arms" – A tender, love-infused track that showcases Cleo Sol’s ability to capture the warmth and comfort of love through her soulful voice and minimalist production.
"Her Light" – A reflective track about empowerment and self-awareness, encouraging self-love and growth.
Critical Reception: Rose in the Dark was met with widespread acclaim from critics who praised Cleo Sol's soothing voice, the album's timeless sound, and the introspective lyricism. Many noted the calming and healing quality of the album, especially during its release in 2020, a year marked by uncertainty and upheaval. The minimalist production allowed Cleo Sol's vocals and lyrical content to shine, making the album a standout in contemporary soul music.

The album was produced by Inflo, who has been instrumental in shaping the sound of both Cleo Sol’s solo work and the output of the Sault collective. Rose in the Dark shares the same organic, soulful production style found in Sault’s albums, though it feels more intimate and personal due to its focus on Cleo Sol's own journey.

Rose in the Dark has been hailed as a modern soul classic, with its focus on healing, love, and emotional clarity resonating with a wide audience. It’s a highly personal work that highlights Cleo Sol’s talent not only as a vocalist but also as a thoughtful and introspective songwriter.

This album set the stage for her later work, including Mother (2021), where she continued exploring deeply personal and emotional themes

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Céline Dessberg

7" | 2025 | US | Original (That's Love)

7" | 2025 | US | Original (Most Excellent Unltd)

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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French/Mongolian artist Céline Dessberg has achieved a truly unique fusion of styles on her new 7" offering, produced by Max Shrager. A-side "Selenge" is an enchanting instrumental in which Céline's Yatga(traditional Mongolian harp) takes the spotlight, weaving haunting melodies over a foundation of groovy soul instrumentation. B-side "Chintamani" evokes the spirit of the Mongolian countryside, as Céline’s vocals, sung in Mongolian, tell of ancient Buddhist treasure. The combination of soft guitar, jazzy drums, and shimmering Yatga creates an ethereal atmosphere that transports the listener to a world of sacred beauty and reverence.

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The Mr K Edits

Giving My Love

Make Me Wanna Holler / Keep Me Hangin On

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Mr. K with two slices of Philadelphia disco, from smooth and slinky on our A-side to all-out floor pounding disco madness on the B.

Janice McClain, rightly adored for her Garage classic “Smack Dab In The Middle” (feat. on MXMRK-2068) but her second single is a real under-the-radar treat. The comfortably laid back groove somewhere between a stepper and simmering midtempo disco, classy and danceable as the finest Philly soul. Originally on a small LA-based label in 1983 (and sounding like it could have come out a good five years earlier), written and produced by McClain’s uncle Milt Tennant and his writing partner Thom Page, the same team responsible for “Smack Dab” — all Philadelphia rooted, so the sound should come as no surprise. Add McClain’s heartfelt and uplifting vocal and we easily have a lost classic. Mr. K’s edit trims the rare 12-inch version down for maximum sonic fidelity for its first appearance in a 7-inch format.

The flip side vibe goes in a completely different direction, although once again has its roots in Philly. The disco remake of the standard “Brazil” was a massive hit for the Ritchie Family in 1975, topping Billboard’s dance charts and getting deep into the Top 20 on the Hot 100. The group itself was a studio concoction led by veteran producer Richie Rome, with legendary trio Sweethearts of Sigma handling vocals — you’ll recognize their trademark harmonies from other huge classics like “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” and “Love Is The Message", studious listeners will detect a lot of similarities in the vamp section of “Brazil” and “Love Is…” as the MFSB house band launches into their trademark groove. This vamp section is unfortunately truncated on the original 7-inch single, but the always-attentive ear of Mr. K picks this point to begin his edit, starting where the original single faded out and giving us a full four-plus minutes of galloping disco delight.

Two flavors, both as tasty as it gets, all on one compact piece of wax! Another essential addition to your collection.

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DJ A-L

7" | 2025 | US | Original (Retro-Respect)

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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I Believe In Miracles / C'est Si Bon Purple Swirl Edition

Say She She

7" | 2024 | US | Original (Karma Chief)

Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki & Tatsuro Yamashita

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Purple Swirl Vinyl.After over a year of being a floor-filling staple in their live set, weare pleased to release Say She She's stunningly bright and boldcover of the Jackson Sister's classic 'I Believe In Miracles.'Oozing with fresh and funky production from Orgone'slegendary Sergio Rios, it's an utterly irresistible tune that will getyou giddy with movement!The B-side, 'C'est Si Bon', is the group's French discodeliaanthem -- encouraging listeners to throw their hands up andconcede to joy. This catchy bi-lingual track is one of many hitsoff of their critically acclaimed sophomore LP 'Silver,' which wasreleased to rave reviews last fall.This 45 is essentially a double A, and a collector and DJ must!Two tracks that will undoubtably get the crowd going, what morecould you need?

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Pacific

LP | 1978 | EU (Victory)

Stochastic Drift Transparent Vinyl Edition

Release: 1978 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reuniting the best session musicians Japan had to offer to make an album that would evoke the atmospheres of South Pacific islands, the kind of places Japanese people spend their vacations in. Pacific (1978) is a treat to the ears; its theme of the southern Pacific ocean and its warm cerulean waters relax its listeners with a fusion of city pop, soft jazz, and that good old 1970’s funk while remaining surprisingly fully instrumental throughout all contributions from artists Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, and Tatsuro Yamashita. A true cult LP and an inspiration for a lot of, so called, “vaporware” music.

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Barker

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Smalltown Supersound)

This Is The Lost Generation

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Barker's debutalbum Utility (on Berghain's Ostgut Ton label) was something of a sensation in the world of electronic music when it was released. Utility made numerous Best of 2019 year's end lists, including Pitchfork (8,2 review), The Quietus, DJ Mag, Resident Advisor (Recommends) and others. It also earned title of Mixmag's Album of The Year 2019. Now its finally time for the follow-up Stochastic Drift on Smalltown Supersound. And where Barker on Utility was "using ambient materials to remaketechno" as Pitchfork's Philip Sherburne wrote, he takes thisapproach even further here creating - as the title suggests - adreamy stochastic drift and beautiful freeform float.

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The Lost Generation

7" | 1972 | US | Reissue (Dynamite Cuts)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble

Gemini Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2025 | US | Original (Colemine)

7" | 2025 | EU | Original (Mocambo)

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In Latin, the word Gemini denotes "two together" or "twins". In astrological terms, Geminis are noted for, amongst other things, being curious and versatile. For San Diego's 9-piece (mostly) instrumental combo The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, Jazz and Funk have always been the two genres that they've consistently and effectively melded together, forming the bedrock of their sound. Exercising their stylistic curiosity and versatility, they've expanded upon this foundation on their new 11-song long player for Colemine Records. Recorded between late 2021 and early 2024 at The Kitchen II in their homebase of Lemon Grove, California, SFSE steer their "introspective party music" into fresh sonic realms. While their breakbeat-heavy brand of funk-soul-jazz is still the cornerstone of their sound, as displayed in tunes such as "Makin' Moves", "TheGrifter" & "Don't Trip", they've begun to take more and more cues from library music labels such as KPM Music, spiritually-leaning jazz labels such as Tribe & Black Jazz Records and exotica-adjacent jazz artists such as Cal Tjader and Dorothy Ashby. Now leaning more into the "introspective" part of their sound, particularly on "Mother Earth", "Freddie" and the title track, they evoke the spirits of Freddie Hubbard, Phil Ranelin, Wendell Harrison, Bubbha Thomas, Chester Thompson and even Cannonball Adderley at his headiest & most cosmic (listen to Adderley's "Soul Zodiac" & "Soul of The Bible" albums for reference). "Corporatocracy" takes it a step further with an extended tabla solo, which floats in and rides the percussive wave before kicking into its funk-driven, modal vibe. With their current lineup of Tim Felten on keys, Jake Najor on drums, Omar Lopez on bass, Kiko Cornejo Jr on conga/percussion, Aquiles "Lito" Magana on guitar, Wili Fleming on trombone, Sheryll Felten on percussion, and both Jesse Audelo & Travis Klein on saxophone & flute, SFSE maintains their commitment to keeping it funky, but dares to go where they haven't gone before and, as a result, breaks intriguing...

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Peki Momes

Yildiz (Estrelar)

The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Gemini Maroon Vinyl Edition

LP | 2025 | US | Original (Colemine)

LP | 2025 | Original (Luaka Bop)

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Annie & The Caldwells

Can't Lose My (Soul)

(You) Got What I Need / Powerful Love

Release: 2025 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Annie and the Caldwells are a family that plays a powerful disco soul from West Point, Mississippi, led by Annie Caldwell (who sings) and her husband of the last fifty years Willie Joe Caldwell, Sr. (who plays guitar). Can"t Lose My (Soul) is their new album 40 years in the making ... and it"s already gotten rave reviews in MOJO and The Guardian, even before it"s been announced!

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Freddie Scott

7" | 2025 | Reissue (Be With)

LP | 2023 | UK | Reissue (Forever Living Originals)

Release: 2025 / Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Neck-snapping soul masterpiece from Freddie Scott, famously sampled by Biz Markie for his melancholic pop-rap hit "Just A Friend" and a surefire piano-driven basement party anthem in its own right. The work of the legendary producers Gamble & Huff, the track was also sampled by Ghostface Killah for the wonderful "Save Me Dear" with Jay Dilla also utilising the crunching drums to lace many memorable productions for A Tribe Called Quest and Slum Village.

A peerless piece of deep soul and hip-hop history, here's your chance to own the first ever officially licensed reissue on 45. On the flip, "Powerful Love" is uptempo guitar-soul with finger-popping swing. Featuring delicate horns and gorgeous backing vocals, it's an unfairly slept-on gem but, given the weight of the A-Side, this is perfectly understandable.

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Cleo Sol

Gold

$ 49.07*

Soul Study: The Nashville Sessions Colored Record Store Day 2025 Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Gold" is the fourth studio album by British soul singer Cleo Sol, released on September 29, 2023, through Forever Living Originals. This release came just two weeks after her previous album, "Heaven," both announced shortly before their respective release dates. The album comprises ten tracks, all produced by Inflo, Cleo Sol's frequent collaborator and husband.

Critics have praised "Gold" for its soulful and uplifting compositions. Clash Music rated the album 9 out of 10, noting that while "Heaven" felt like a mood piece, "Gold" is more defined, with more evident strengths.

Variety compared both "Heaven" and "Gold" to the works of 1970s Stevie Wonder and Erykah Badu, describing them as "serene R&B outings."

The album has been recognized in several year-end lists. The Economist included it among the best albums of 2023, highlighting its variety. Complex UK ranked it as the fourth-best album of 2023, and Billboard placed it eighth among the best R&B albums of the year. Cleo Sol, born Cleopatra Nikolic, is known for her soulful music and collaborations with the music collective Sault. She has released multiple solo albums, with "Gold" being her latest offering.

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Sam & Dave

2LP | 2025 | WW | Reissue (Reel Music)

$ 54.78*

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Strongly Felt)

Release: 2025 / WW – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sam & Dave have often been referred to as the ‘greatest soul duo of all time’. Rolling Stone even placed them #14 on their greatest duo list, across all genres. Their hits ‘Soul Man’ and ‘Hold On, I’m Comin’ need no introduction. For the first time, experience their iconic Nashville ‘Soul Study’ sessions on a double LP gatefold edition. Two color discs by two R&B legends. The best things always come in two’s…

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James Brown

The Payback

Brian Bennett / Dorothy Ashby

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The 37th studio album by American musician James Brown was released in December 1973 and was originally scheduled to become the soundtrack for the film “Hell Up in Harlem”, but it was rejected by the film's producers and directors, who dismissed it as "th

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Solstice (Edit) / Soul Vibrations (Edit)

7" | 2025 | UK | Original (Coolin' Out)

LP | 1977 | Reissue (Be With)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Brian Bennett, Solstice. This hard to find jazz funk fusion classic finally finds its way back on to 45. Originally limited to a Spanish only 1978 pressing this almost genre defining song has been highly sought after by DJ’s and producers alike. Bennett’s in the pocket groove underscores a futuristic synth lead which characterises the forward looking sound of the time. Sample spotters will easily recognise the lead in synth and classic bassline which have been used many times over, including tracks by NAS, Lootpack, Benny the Butcher and Kaytranada to name a few. Dorothy Ashby, Soul Vibrations. The leading track on Ashby’s much sought after 1968 AfroHarping album is now available for the first time on 45. Part jazz, part funk with a heavy does of psych the jazz harpist’s melodic sound travels over the heavy backbeat of the drums and an overlay of flutes providing a pulsive rhythmic structure. Sampled on tracks by Mac Miller, GZA and Aceyalone.

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Rinder & Lewis

Seven Deadly Sins

$ 37.66*

Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek

Release: 1977 / Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Laurin Rinder & W. Michael Lewis's Seven Deadly Sins is a hugely influential, synth-powered, atmospheric space-disco masterpiece. It's arguably the best American Disco LP ever made. It's certainly one of the most important albums in the history of dance music. And, like its innovative producers, it's absolute genius.

During the mid to late seventies the production team of Laurin Rinder and W. Michael Lewis helped to define the Disco sound that was coming out of Los Angeles with studio projects such as El Coco, Saint Tropez, Le Pamplemousse (with vocals from The Jones Girls), In Search Of Orchestra and many others.

Like all of their work, Seven Deadly Sins comprises beautifully arranged and incredibly well produced deep disco that is revered by aficionados. A seven track, largely instrumental concept album covering each of the sins, it was recorded for AVI in 1977. It's a brilliantly conceived, groove-fuelled album that layers moogy keys and druggy synths over club-ready rhythms. The idea that this record is celebrating rather than condemning the sins is said to be another factor that made the record a big one in the underground clubs.

Opening sin “Lust” is an intense, swelling, seven minute blockbuster synth journey. An ethereal Loft/Garage classic, it's a sprawling, brooding slice of epic dancefloor dynamite that remains a firm favourite of discerning disco heads like Harvey. So ahead of its time, it still sounds ridiculously fresh today, drifting through a multitude of melodies over a smooth, lightly percussive mid-tempo beat. A slow-mo sexy killer.

Up next, the sprightly-manic “Sloth” is nothing like its title. A driving, swaggering instrumental incorporating the same Euro-disco elements as our Daft Parisian friends did a few decades on, it's certainly not for the faint-hearted.

A clear highlight, the cosmic, throbbing proto-techno of “Gluttony” gets things firmly back on track. Pure industrial vibes with dark synth bass punctuated by uplifting melodic sequences that brilliantly utilise guitar and horns, is this the sound of Wax! Trax being born? You won't be able to get enough of this.

Opening up the B-Side, “Pride” is a breezy slice of classic late seventies jazz/funk with deft Hammond and clavinet grooves and expansive horn sections. It's absolutely fantastic. The wicked leftfield vocal cut “Envy” provides more disco pump with squelchy acid synth flourishes, funky guitar and neck-snapping percussive breaks.

The dark proto-techno/house cut “Anger” is a fully on top tour de force of drums. With heavy African percussion throughout and a short Afrobeat section towards the end, it was sampled by Carl Craig and Laurent Garnier for their Tres Demented project and was also a massive Ron Hardy / Music Box favourite. The album is rounded out by the hard-grooving “Covetousness”, another driving jazz-funk workout par excellence with liberal use of the syndrum.

As Laurin Rinder recalled in an interview with Dream Chimney, the duo essentially lived in the studio: “we really had cots, beds and the whole thing, we were just pumpin’ them out. 7 days a week, 3 different projects at the same time. I played drums on everything but had to play a little differently. I had to ask the engineer ‘What’s the name of this group?‘”.

Evidently, their prolific output was the result of a crazy cocaine-fuelled production schedule: “The amount of coke we did, to do all this, you can’t even imagine. $300 a day. I had to have plastic inserts in my nose so I could do more.” Looking at the frankly terrifying cover, you'd have never known!

Be With is beyond delighted to present the first ever legit vinyl reissue of Seven Deadly Sins, carefully remastered by Be With's engineer Simon Francisco to ensure it sounds better than ever. Cicely Balston's expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry in Holland. The unforgettable cover artwork has been reproduced here at Be With - dare you stare back at it for too long?

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Cool Hand / Yakamoz

7" | 2024 | US | Original (Big Crown)

$ 14.83*

Mordechai Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Big Crown Records is proud to present Derya Yidirim & Grup Simsek's debut 7" offering on the label. They came to New York in June of 2024 to record their new album at The Diamond Mine Studio in Queens with Leon Michels handling production. These are the first two tunes from those sessions and they are very telling of what is to come on the new album.The A side 'Cool Hand' is a beautiful juxtaposition of intensity and lightheartedness with lyrics that explore the d...

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Khruangbin

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Dead Oceans)

$ 27.38*

Selenge / Chintamani Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Khruangbin has always been multilingual, weaving far-flung musical languages like East Asian surf-rock, Persian funk, and Jamaican dub into mellifluous harmony. But on its third album, it's finally speaking out loud. Mordechai features vocals prominently on nearly every song, a first for the mostly instrumental band. It's a shift that rewards the risk, reorienting Khruangbin's transportive sound toward a new sense of emotional directness, without losing the spirit of nomadic wandering that's always defined it. And it all started with them coming home. By the summer of 2019, the Houston group_bassist Laura Lee Ochoa, guitarist Mark Speer, drummer DJ Johnson_had been on tour for nearly three-and-ahalf years, playing to audiences across North and South America, Europe, and southeast Asia behind its acclaimed albums The Universe Smiles Upon You and Con Todo El Mundo. They returned to their farmhouse studio in Burton, Texas, ready to begin work on their third album. But they were also determined to slow down, to take their time and luxuriate in building something together. Musically, the band's ever-restless ear saw it pulling reference points from Pakistan, Korea, and West Africa, incorporating strains of Indian chanting boxes and Congolese syncopated guitar. But more than anything, the album became a celebration of Houston, the eclectic city that had nurtured them, and a cultural nexus where you can check out country and zydeco, trap rap, or avant-garde opera on any given night. In those years away from home, Khruangbin's members often felt like they were swimming underwater, unsure of where they were going, or why they were going there. But Mordechai leads them gently back to the surface, allowing them to take a breath, look around, and find itself again. It is a snapshot taken along a larger journey_a moment all the more beautiful for its impermanence. And it's a memory to revisit again and again, speaking to us now more clearly than ever.

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Céline Dessberg

7" | 2025 | US | Original (That's Love)

7" | 2024 | US | Original (Big Crown)

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Clairo

Juna / Terrapin

$ 18.25*

Beauty Behind The Madness 5th Anniversary Yellow / Black Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One time pressing, limited to 2000 copies, only 2 per customer!

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The Weeknd

LP | 2015 | Reissue (Ume)

$ 59.35*

Release: 2015 / Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Weeknd's sophomore studio album Beauty Behind The Madness was released in 2015 and features the #1 hits "Can't Feel My Face" and "The Hills." 5th Anniversary Edition 2 LP set is pressed on 180-gram yellow with black splatter vinyl.

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Akasaka Soul Funk 1969-1977 HHV Exclusive Red Vinyl Edition

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (180g)

$ 34.23*

Renascene HHV Exclusive Transparent Coral Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 200 copies. At the start of the 60s, a new wave of gospel-influenced jazz started to emerge, with hits such as Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers' "Moanin'" and Cannonball Adderley's "Work Song" epitomizing this evolution in the genre. The terms "soul jazz" and "funky jazz" were coined as a way to describe this new sound that was making an impact in the US and also on the other sides of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. In 1964, Ray Charles made his first visit to Japan. Then, in 1968, Martha & The Vandellas and Stevie Wonder set foot in the country, followed by Sam & Dave in 1969, Ike & Tina Turner in 1970, and B.B. King in 1971. The TV show "Soul Train" also began airing in Japan in the early 1970s. A watershed moment happened in 1973 when Sammy Davis Jr. was cast in a TV commercial for Suntory whisky — and the influence of the US Black entertainment world had really landed, with soul, jazz, and funk artists becoming household names. Nippon Columbia played a pivotal role during this turning point. The company had contracts with Buddah Records and Blue Thumb Records, releasing notable works by artists such as Gladys Knight & The Pips, Curtis Mayfield, The Crusaders, and The Pointer Sisters. At the same time, the label was also releasing several Japanese soul, jazz, and funk projects under the lead of music director Jiro Inagaki. Inagaki, a saxophonist who began his professional career in the early 1950s, honed his skills at U.S. military camps, where he shared his love of music with the Black servicemen. In the 1960s, he played with drummer Hideo Shiraki's band, which was widely considered to be Japan's representative group of the funky jazz movement. Later, Inagaki went on to pursue more cutting-edge sounds with his Soul Media project, including being a pioneering figure in the "jazz rock" genre. By working closely with Inagaki and his various musical projects, Nippon Columbia really placed the company at the center of an exciting and important period in Japanese music. In 1965, Nippon Columbia opened a recording studio in Tokyo's Akasaka neighborhood. Akasaka was also home to the first ever discotheque in Japan, the legendary Mugen, which ran from 1968 to 1987 and where many acts performed, including Con Funk Shun, the Bar-Kays, Ike & Tina Turner, B.B. King, Sam & Dave, Three Degrees, and Edwin Starr, as well as many local Japanese singers and musicians. This melting pot of creativity in the area led to the recording of many singles and albums by Japanese artists that were infused with the sounds of soul and funk. Most of these recordings were not available outside of Japan and remain rare and unknown musical gems. The selection you are holding in your hands is an explosive collection of 10 essential tracks released by the legendary Nippon Columbia label between 1969 and 1977, capturing the raw, unapparelled energy that was flowing through the air of the Akasaka streets at this electrifying time. Enjoy!

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Cymande

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (BMG Rights Management)

$ 35.38*

Hallucinating Love Indies Only Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 300 copies.

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Maribou State

LP | 2025 | UK | Original (Ninja Tune)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Pop

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Adrian Younge Presents: Something About April Part 3

Adrian Younge

LP | 2025 | US | Original (Linear Labs)

Have You Been Good To Yourself Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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With Something About April III (saa Iii), Adrian Younge pushes the musical franchise forward with fearless conviction, surpassing its predecessors, SAA I and SAA II, as an essential piece in today's vinyl culture. This highly anticipated album is the epitome of analog transcendence, a sonic world fueled by a 30-piece orchestra, analog synthesizers, breakbeats and Brazzilian vocalists that carol psychedelic melodies in Portugese.

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Johnnie Frierson

LP | 2016 | US | Original (Light In The Attic)

$ 22.25* $ 34.23 -35%

One Life To Live / Kingdom Come

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Followers of soul music might have a pang of recognition on reading the name Frierson. That was the surname of Wendy Rene, whose work was collected into the 2012 LITA anthology "After Laughter Comes Tears", and indeed, Johnnie Frierson is Wendy's brother – a fellow member of her mid-'60s Stax four-piece The Drapels. "But Have You Been Good To Yourself" will come as a surprise to anyone expecting more of the beat-driven R 'n' B Johnnie and his sibling produced – including that compilation's much-sampled title track. A mix of spoken word and gospel songs laid down direct to cassette, these ultra-rare home recordings draw from Johnnie's religious upbringing and his history in the music business, which was interrupted in 1970 when he was sent to fight in Vietnam. Crate digger Jameson Sweiger found Have You Been Good To Yourself and a companion album, Real Education, released under the name Khafele Ojore Ajanaku in a Memphis thrift store, but it was noticeably Frierson's work. They hadn't made it far – they would originally have been sold at corner stores and music festivals in the Memphis area, where Frierson continued to perform and host a gospel radio show, all the while working as a mechanic, laborer and teacher.

The seven songs on Have You Been Good To Yourself are overtly religious; some, such as “Out Here On Your Word,” are strident and faithful; others, like the self-questioning “Have You Been Good To Yourself,” are more meditative. They reflect the difficult situation that Frierson was in when recording, shell-shocked from his time in the military and grieving the untimely death of his son. "He was really trying to find his way," remembers Frierson's daughter Keesha in Andria Lisle's liner notes. "And writing and making music were a way out for him."

The album is now remastered and released professionally for the first time, the message spread by Frierson – who passed away in 2010 – remains undimmed.

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The Souljazz Orchestra

7" | 2025 | US | Original (Devin's)

Haunted House / Double Wheel

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One Life to Live' is a HOT HOT HOT Afro-beat dancefloor banger which opens right away with a blazing horn section line that leads in to a tight groove, then a flute solo which takes the flute in a direction that I’d never even thought that instrument was capable of. The lyrics are both a celebration of enjoyment as a form of self-care, and making the most of what we have. Words that speak a truth that is so easy to lose sight of. As the track continues with the entire band keeping the irresistible groove just as hot as it came in, we’re treated to a sax solo that begins so low and snakey that it almost sounds like a baritone clarinet before rising to blazing heights.

'Kingdom Come' is… Unlike just about anything I’ve ever heard before. It’s triumphant and regal but not boastful. It’s somehow both clean and a bit dusty, but in the best way. Maybe more like in fantastic shape with a gorgeous patina and shimmery in all the right places. It’s sturdy, driving, slow, steady, and hard. It’s laid back and commanding. And it’s Funky. Just peep it, for crying out loud. It’s ILL.

Both of these tracks have been songs that I’ve listened to for days at a time with a tireless desire for another play. The album it comes from, Inner Fire, came out in 2014, and honestly, that’s still the case. These tracks are absolutely timeless."

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The Upsetters

7" | 1970 | UK | Reissue (Harlem Shuffle)

7" | 2025 | UK | Original (Discos Martos)

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Both tracks were produced by Lee 'Scratch' Perry on the much looked after Spinning Wheel label in 1970. Only 10 singles have been released on this label and this very single was the first release on the label. These two very much in demand Reggae instrumental gems were only reissued in a Trojan singles box aptly called Haunted House that is now also extremely rare and expensive. This exceptional release will be on sale on our website and in all good shops worldwide from March 28, 2025.

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Pyramid Blue

Amal / La Esperanza

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Wewantsounds)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This new 45 RPM single is the lastest from Pyramid Blue, a group known for their Ethio-jazz fusion. This time, the Spanish band has teamed up with Habiba Chaouf, an Arab singer rooted in Spain's flamenco scene, who lends her beautiful vocals to the A-side. The song blends Arab melodies with deep afro-funk rhythms. Habiba's soulful vocals elevate the track, which reflects on the emotional journey of longing, uncertainty, and the search for change. "Amal" (meaning "Hope" in Arabic) reminds us of the power of hope as both a guiding light and a source of inner strength, even in the face of doubt and longing. On the B-side, La Esperanza (Hope), Pyramid Blue delivers a hypnotic, instrumental journey, featuring a bold horn section and a guitar riff that evokes the feeling of crossing a vast desert—an atmospheric, cinematic soundscape that could easily score a film.

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Sho-Nuff

Body Pressure

$ 39.94*

Mayonaka No Door / Stay With Me Clear Blue Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Wewantsounds is delighted to announce the reissue of Sho-Nuff"s highly sought-after album "Body Pressure" from 1983. Recorded for Japanese label King Records, the album was only ever released in Japan and disappeared without trace making it one of the most coveted Modern Soul/Boogie albums on the international collectors scene. Mixing funk and Boogie with a few juicy ballads for good measure, Body Pressure is a superb album that lives up to its reputation, hence the hefty price tag of up to 1000â,¬ for an original. The audio was remastered in Tokyo by King from the master tapes and the album is reissued here with its original artwork and OBI for the first time since 1983 with new liner notes by Charles Waring.

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Miki Matsubara

7" | 1979 | JP | Reissue (Pony Canyon)

Killing Me Softly Atlantic 75 Series

Release: 1979 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In late 2020, "Mayonaka no Door" saw a surge in popularity among international audiences.

This is a color reissue of Miki Matsubara's debut single, one of the most popular city pop songs, which reached No. 1 on the Spotify Global Viral Chart for 20 consecutive days. The original was released on November 5, 1979. The track with its stylish and danceable arrangement and top musicians applying their top-notch skills, was covered by many artists in Japan and abroad and spread all over the world.

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Roberta Flack

LP | 2023 | US | Reissue (Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series)

$ 99.30*

7" | 2025 | UK | Original (Anorax)

Release: 2023 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180g 1LP 45rpm
Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series)

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!

Platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated album featuring the No. 1 smash title track!

Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing

Female R&B singers were expected to be forceful, big-voiced divas (like Aretha Franklin) or come-hither seductresses (like Diana Ross), but, as AllMusic says, Roberta Flack had her own unique approach. Flack's voice is vast, deep, and stately — where some singers confuse frenzy with passion, she is confident, majestic, and unhurried, intense in a profound yet reserved manner.

The title song of this 1973 masterful eight track album, "Killing Me Softly," was her second No. 1 hit, establishing her as a major modern R&B stylist.

Killing Me Softly reached No. 3 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape and No. 2 on the Soul LPs chart. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the album gold on August 27, 1973, and double platinum on January 30, 2006, denoting shipments of 2 million copies in the United States. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year, which it lost to Stevie Wonder's 1973 album Innervisions. The album's title track was released as a single and topped the Billboard Hot 100. The title track won the 1974 Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

This deluxe 180-gram 45 RPM 2LP Analogue Productions (Atlantic Series) reissue of Killing Me Softly is a true audiophile gem and a worthy addition to your music collection.

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The Bamboos

Tighten Up / The Witch

$ 19.39*

Inside My Love / Gee Dee Record Store Day 2025 Edition

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Anorax sticks to its’ #eatsleepmantra with the reissue of the perennially in demand Tighten UP by Melbourne soul disciples THE Bamboos.

The track - a catchy as you like instrumental slant on Archie Bell & The Drells USA #1 million selling smash from 1968 - was originally released in 2006 on Kenny Dope and Keb Darge’s Kay-dee label.

It immediately became a favourite in Soul & Acid Jazz circles, and it’s’ popularity rapidly spread across all dance genres, THE Bamboos main man Lance Ferguson showed genius by ditching the idea of vocals and lyrics in a composition hailed by Rolling Stones magazine “as one of the greatest songs of all time” and instead coming up with the quirky irresistible instrumental we all love. Funky flute anyone?

The Kay Dee 45 was reissued some years ago but enduring demand has outstripped supply.

Limited edition press so grab em while you can….

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45trio

7" | 2025 | JP | Original (Bloom Music)

$ 23.96*

Hercules / Tell It Like It Is

Release: 2025 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Following the release of five consecutive singles from their 2022 hit “I Love You,” 45trio released their highly acclaimed debut album “soul REViEW” last fall. Now, responding to the overwhelming requests from fans, they’re dropping a limited edition RSD single! Their heartfelt, mellow soul rendition of Minnie Riperton's classic "Inside My Love" has been reimagined with a groovy Hip Hop Instrumental vibe, a true 45trio signature sound. On the flip side is a cover of Gary Davis' 1982 piano disco track "Gee Dee," guaranteed to get your heart racing and your body moving from the moment the intro starts. These two tracks, previously only available on the album, are now making their debut on this exclusive 7-inch for RSD 2025!

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Night Owls

7" | 2025 | US | Original (F-Spot)

LP | 1978 | JP | Reissue (Victor Entertainment / Hmv)

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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To round out their second wave of 7" singles, Night Owls bring the heat once again with their signature sound and vision. Re-imagining two Aaron Neville classics, “Hercules” feat. Alex Désert and The Lions b/w “Tell It Like It Is” feat. Asdru Sierra from Ozomatli, Night Owls up the ante by bringing in some heavy hitters for both sides of this 45. Side A's "Hercules" features long-time collaborators and bandmates from The Lions (Stones Throw, Ubiquity, Nyct) - the soulful tenor of Alex Désert (also Hepcat) on lead blending seamlessly with the familiar voices of Deston Berry (Hepcat) and Malik Moore (Ocean 11) on backing harmonies. The Lions front line locks in tight from the many years performing together on top of a darker and grittier interpretation of Allen Toussaint’s masterpiece complete with fuzzed-out guitar, Space Echoes and rhythm drops. On the flip, "Tell It Like It Is" keeps the momentum going and hips swaying with added Colombian percussion elements and California lowrider vibes. Featuring L.A. family and multi-talented vocalist of Ozomatli, Asdru Sierra, on lead and Night Owl Dan Ubick on backing vocals Side B creates a unique blend of reggae and Cumbia into a very fresh take on this multi-generational hit.

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Masayoshi Takanaka

On Guitar

$ 49.07*

James Reese & The Progressions

Release: 1978 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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An instrumental guitar album by Masayoshi Takanaka, released in 1978 by Victor. It is part of the "professional High-technique Series" for instrumental instruction, following Tsugutoshi Goto's "On Bass" and Hiro Tsunoda's "On Drums." Musicians such as Yukihiro Takahashi (Dr), Robert Brill (Dr), Haruomi Hosono (B), Getao Takahashi (B), Pecker (Per), and Shigeo Miyata Hamaguchi (Per) participated. The first track, "Breezin'," originally by Bobby Womack, became a global hit on streaming platforms. Rare tracks like the original "Rainbow," which is only available on this album, and an alternate version of The Sadistics' "Blue Curacao" are included. The album also features well-executed covers of iconic songs by Billy Joel, Perez Prado, Santana, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Boz Scaggs, making it a must-have for fusion/rock fans.

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Throwing Stones (Kenny Dope Mixes)

7" | 2025 | US | Original (Kay-Dee)

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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The James Reese & The Progressions – "Throwing Stones" (Kenny Dope Mix) 7-inch vinyl is a rare gem for collectors of soul and breaks. Released on Kay-Dee Records in collaboration with Now-Again Records, this edition features a Kenny Dope Mix From Original Master Tapes that enhances the deep soul energy of the original with signature break-heavy production.

This release blends vintage soul with modern breakbeat sensibilities, making it an essential pick for soul lovers, breakbeat collectors, and DJs looking for timeless grooves

Vocals by Marlene King

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Paul Weller Presents - That Sweet Sweet Music

2LP | 2025 | UK | Original (Ace)

$ 38.80*

LP | 1978 | Reissue (Be With)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soul music has always been in Paul Weller’s blood from early Jam covers of Martha & the Vandellas 1963 classic ‘Heatwave’. Along with other forms of music, soul found its way into Paul’s record collection, nourishing his ears and informing his own songwriting

We don’t need to recap a questing musical career from the Jam to the Style Council and then blossoming into one of the most productive and revered careers of any UK solo artist. Paul has written anthems, standards and a songbook that have always developed from his own feelings.

Whilst Paul has talked about his love of soul music he has, before now, simply been too busy to sit down and curate a collection of his favourite tracks and get it into the record racks.

Ace Records are honoured and delighted to finally release that Paul Weller curated collection which he has aptly titled, “That Sweet Sweet Music”.

This 2-lp set and CD open the curtains on 26 tracks that are some of Paul’s favourite soul records most of which nestle on vinyl in his own collection. He can still recall paying £70 for his copy of Jon Lucien’s 1971 ‘Search For The Inner Self’ 7” at a record shop in Leicester in the 90s. Some of these tracks are soul classics like James Carr’s 1966 ‘Pouring Water On A Drowning Man’ and Brother to Brother’s brilliant take on Gil Scott Heron and Brian Jackson’s ‘In The Bottle’ from 1974. Others are deliciously obscure wonderous gems like the A-side of Blackrock’s sole 1971 single ‘Blackrock “Yeah, Yeah”’, ‘Life Walked Out’ from the same year by the Mist or Syl Johnson’s ‘Black Balloons’ taken from his 1970 album “Is It Because I’m Black?”.

There are plenty of big vocal hitters such as Darrell Banks, Spinners, Joe Simon, O.C. Smith, the Dells and Betty Davis. Whilst the core is vocal soul the music does branch out with Paul selecting a wicked instrumental from the flipside of the Isley Brothers’ ‘Twist & Shout’ from 1962 and the funky jazz of the Headhunters ‘God Made Me Funky’, the A-side of their first 1975 seven-inch.

Paul has not only written an introduction but the way he has curated the music allows each side of the vinyl and the CD to flow like a river taking the listener on a journey through some of his favourite music.

It’s a Sweet Sweet collection indeed...

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Tumblack

$ 37.66*

Sunshower Clear Purple Vinyl Edition

Release: 1978 / Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2025 first time ever, official vinyl reissue, 140g vinyl

There's iconic. Then there's *iconic*.

A MASSIVE speaker-smashing release, decades overdue. It's been bootlegged - shamefully so, many times over the years - but finally we present the first ever officially licensed reissue of this truly special Afro-disco-not-disco LP from 1979. A favourite of Harvey, Antal, Young Marco and, er, every great DJ to ever play deep records ever, basically. It's not hard to see - or, indeed, *feel* why.

Gem after gem of relentless, irresistibly funky gold, it's an incredibly revelatory album with endlessly complex drum patterns and basslines to dive into, throughout. Truly, this is uniquely FIRE music, unlike anything else you've ever heard, based on Gwo ka music from the gorgeous islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. A thrilling synthesis of primal, hypnotic drums - the most tribal of percussive elements high in the mix throughout - with the loping synth pyrotechnics of, amongst a whole host of other greats, Wally Badarou and bass power of disco funk don Sauveur Mallia (Arpadys, Spatial & Co.)

Originally released on the seminal French label Barclay, you'd be hard pressed to even find an original copy in nice condition anywhere, let alone for a reasonable price, so it's high time an officially licensed, remastered reissue came around. It's just the latest in a long line of Be With reissues where the music sounds like the - drop-dead dazzling - cover. This here is a true drum attack. BUY ON SIGHT!

Tumblack was a short-lived project, produced and arranged by electronic wizard Yves Hayat and it can certainly be regarded as one of the first examples of Zouk, mixing powerful disco-funk arrangements with Gwo ka, traditional music from Guadeloupe. Gwo ka is an Antillean Creole term for "big drum". You can say that again! It refers to both a family of hand drums and the music played with them, which is a major part of Guadeloupean folk music.Whilst the first side is credited to the exceptional Tumblack band, the flip is given over to "Tumblack & Friends". These weren't just any old friends. Oh no, they were the absolute cream of the French scene (think Arpadys, Voyage, Le Club, Giant, CCPP, Synthesis, Swing Family) such as Sauveur Mallia, Wally Badarou, Marc Chantereau on percussion, Slim Pezin on guitar and Jean-Paul Batailley and Pierre Alain-Dahan handling drum duties.

The urgent, frantic "Fracas" gets things moving straight away with a cavalcade of drums and percussive funk before giving way to the stratospheric "Invocation", one of the album's many, many highlights. It's effectively one long heavenly drum break, a really hard, raw, tribal drum workout without a whole lot else going on - and all the better for it! One to make you sweat, no question. Up next, "Jubilé" is announced with a bellowing accapella voice, chanting the titular name before the heaviest of kicks smashes out your system and lulls you into an absolute state of bliss for nearly 6 minutes. Whoooooosh! Rounding out the sensational A-Side, "Vaudou" is a scratchy, funky patterned drum workout which - yep, yet again - absolutely slays your neck muscles, making them snap and contract in extraordinary fashion. TURN IT UP!

Ushering in the B-Side, the brief, fidgety, African chant-funk of "Parlement" segues seamlessly, beautifully into "Waka", an overwhelmingly rich gem of percussive funk. You do not want this to end, once it hits its stride. For maximum heavenly drum pleasure, you'd need to go a long way than the moment "Waka" feels like it's fading out before it kick-drum-blend into the mighty "Caraïba (Intro)". It's just staggeringly good. It's a minute-long layered drum prelude to the gigantic track which follows. Indeed, "Caraïba" is arguably the best loved and most well-known cut off the LP. And with good reason...featuring that Mallia bass, warm Rhodes and clavs, synth magic, memorably alto sax lines and, of course, tribal chanting.

Another mighty super-ahead-of-its-time classic, the bouncing bass heavy synth funk of "Chunga Funk" deploys Mallia and Wally Badarou (on Mini Moog) exceptionally well. I mean, come on, that bassline is just ridiculous. Try not to move to this one. This extraordinary record closes out with the more traditional Gwo ka sounds of "Bateau La Passé", the tribal chorus making the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

Tumblack really is a gorgeous late-70s disco-not-disco essential. It's an absolute MONSTER that will completely blow you away; and, yes, it's as compelling and trance-inducing as the cover. The audio for Tumblack has been carefully remastered by Be With regular Simon Francis, ensuring it sounds better than ever. Cicely Balston's expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry in Holland. The cover of Tumblack is so iconic and we sought special permission from original artist Hélène Majera to recreate this at Be With HQ. It absolutely zings off the print and serves as the perfect finishing touch to this long overdue re-issue.

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Taeko Onuki

LP | 1977 | JP | Reissue (Crown)

$ 49.07*

The Celestial Suite Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1977 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Taeko Onuki's second album "SUNSHOWER," originally released on July 25, 1977, is now available in a clear purple vinyl edition. Featuring prominent musicians such as Ryuichi Sakamoto and Chris Parker, this iconic city pop album captivates listeners worldw

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Pale Jay

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (PLYGRND)

$ 28.53*

I'm Not Gonna Cry / Your Love Is A Wonderful Thing

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The debut EP by singer and producer Pale Jay. The first batch of vinyl sold out quick so we had to order a new round. This time with a limited inside out print.

’The Celestial Suite’: a body of work rooted in the unconscious, displaying a deep connection between Pale Jay and his musical guides such as Donny Hathaway, J Dilla and Khruangbin. Pale Jay’s self-produced debut EP ‘The Celestial Suite’ showcases his fragile falsetto floating over dusty beats and serene strings glued together by ageless arrangements.

The international response so far has been positive through and through with tastemakers like Colors, BBC1xtra, BBC 6, BBC Sounds, Diffus, Wordplay Magazine and more showing love for Pale Jay and his soul soaked ballads.

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Ann Byers

7" | 1965 | EU | Reissue (Soul Direction)

$ 18.25*

LP | 2025 | US | Original (Peoples Potential Unlimited)

Release: 1965 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The tracks Ann Byers recorded for Academy in 1964 and 1965 were written by the composing duo Fred Andrew Smith and Phil Hurtt, with production and arrangement by Leroy Lovett. The two featured tracks in this release, “I’m Not Gonna Cry” and “Your Love Is

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Jordana

Physical Attraction

$ 19.39*

DJ Friction Presents Ground Control

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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A deeper dive into the production archives of Alex "Landy" Hill (Timex Social Club) reveals an unreleased 90s bay area demo project with vocalist Jordána and songwriter John Pruitt. Nine tracks total, written and recorded in Alex's makeshift apartment rec

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All Night Long / Funkin' On The One Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 2025 | EU | Original (Soulsonic)

Your Love Is My Desire HHV Exclusive Orange Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ground Control, the Boogie / Modern Funk project by DJ Friction with it's first album "Boogie Some More“ was released through Sedsoul Records in 2017. Including the vocal talents of David Whitley, Tansy Davis, Adriano Prestel, Ciaan and Talkboxers Sin2 and CJ. Now in 2025 we proudly present two of the tracks as an exclusive 7“. This vinyl release is just the beginning of a new chapter for DJ Friction as well as for Soulkitchen Distribution. Exclusively signed on a global basis with joint forces and countless products and tracks to come, we herewith launch Soulsonic Recordings, which is DJ Frictions very own label he runs, A&Rs and produces Neo-Boogie bangers for. Rich licks, banging base lines and a super funky feel will dominate the dancefloors worldwide soon. With these Neo Boogie bangers you can not fail.

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Eramus Hall

LP | 1980 | UK | Reissue (Westbound)

$ 24.64* $ 30.81 -20%

2LP | 2000 | EU | Reissue (Legacy)

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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HHV Exclusive version limited to 300 copies.

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Sade

The Best of Sade

Release: 2000 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Paris Breakdown HHV Exclusive Pink Vinyl Edition

Pigalle Connection

7" | 2016 | EU | Reissue (Mocambo)

Release: 2016 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2023 | CZ | Original (EMI)

Olivia Dean

Messy

Release: 2023 / CZ – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Archipelago - Cosmic Fusion Gems From France 1978-1988

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Isle Of Jura)

$ 29.67*

Legacy Colored Record Store Day 2025 Vinyl Edition Edition

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Isle of Jura teams up with French digger Switch Groove on the next compilation titled ‘Archipelago – Cosmic Fusion Gems from France (1978-1988)’.

Switch Groove explains the concept “When I seriously began to search for and collect records, I was mostly i

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Cissy Houston

2LP | 2025 | WW | Reissue (Janus)

$ 54.78*

Release: 2025 / WW – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Celebrate the incredible talent of Cissy Houston who sadly passed away in 2024; a soul icon and mother of Whitney Houston. Featuring all of her iconic Janus Records-era tracks for the first time in one deluxe double album gatefold package, "Legacy" is a heartfelt tribute to an unforgettable voice. Pressed on heavyweight colored vinyl, this collector’s edition boasts all new artwork and insightful liner notes.

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Chicago Soul '62 Record Store Day 2025 Edition

LP | 2025 | Original (History Of Soul)

$ 42.22*

Music & Me Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In 1962, Black Music was making its transition from R&B to soul and the Chicago music industry was exploding, producing thousands of records and dozens of new labels. The two biggest black labels Vee-Jay and Chess led in the creation of the distinctive, smooth, Chicago soul brand with names familiar and not so familiar: the former with Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler and the latter with Mitty Collier, Etta James and Billy Stewart. And yet it's the smaller labels that make up the bulk of the Chicago story: Hawk with Geraldine Taylor, Lu-Cee with Roberta, M-Pac with Dorothy Prince and it's here that we explore some of the finest sounds of the era in this collection. Extensive liner notes written by Robert Pruter, author of the acclaimed 'Chicago Soul'. Side One. 1. The Town I Live In - McKinley Mitchell 2. I'm The One Who Loves You - The Impressions 3. Shake A Tail Feather - The Five Du-Tones 4. Mama Didn't Lie - Jan Bradley 5. Make It Easy On Yourself - Jerry Butler 6. Seven Day Fool - Etta James 7. The Blues Don't Like Nobody - Tony Adams 8. I've Got To Get Away From It All - Mitty Collier 9. How Much Longer - Geraldine Taylor 10. I'm On The Prowl - Roberta. Side Two: 1. Fat Boy - Billy Stewart 2. Can't Take No More - Ted Taylor 3. I Don't Want To Suffer - Walter Jackson 4. Open Your Heart - Sugar Pie DeSanto 5. Shook Up Over You - Dee Clark 6. Something's Got A Hold On Me - Etta James 7. Why Not Tonight - Dorothy Prince 8. Delilah - Major Lance 9. Money In My Pocket - Moss Tolbert

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Nate Dogg

2LP | 2001 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

$ 39.94*

The Mystery Kindaichi Band

Release: 2001 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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After the silver edition has had a huge success reminding everyone of the greatness that Nate Dogg came up with, it is now pressed on black vinyl.

• 180 GRAM AUDIOPHILE VINYL
• INCLUDES INSERT WITH LYRICS
• FEATURES THE HIT SINGLE “I GOT LOVE”
• GUEST APPEARANCES BY DR. DRE, KURUPT, LIL’ MO, SNOOP DOGG, FABOLOUS, XZIBIT AND LUDACRIS A.O.
• BLACK VINYL

The American rap artist Nate Dogg earned the nickname of “King Of Hooks” after providing guest vocals for a multitude of hit rap songs between 1992 and 2007. He began his career as a member of 213, but recorded three successful solo albums in total, including the 2001 album Music & Me. The album was led by the single “I Got Love”, which remains one of his biggest hits to this day, alongside the title track. The album featured guest appearances by Dr. Dre, Xzibit, Kurupt, Fabolous, Ludacris, Pharoahe Monch and Snoop Dogg amongst others. It peaked at #3 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart.

Music & Me is available on black vinyl and includes an insert with lyrics.

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The Adventures Of Kindaichi Kosuke Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 1977 | EU | Original (Wewantsounds)

Release: 1977 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Soundtracks

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LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Schema)

Gerardo Frisina

In Sight Volume 1

$ 25.10*

Get Lifted...Rising Record Store Day 2025 Edition

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Always unique in blending traditional elements (latin jazz, funk, soul) with modern sounds, since “Moving Ahead” in 2020 Gerardo Frisina, a leading name in the international jazz and electronic music scene, has introduced new ‘cosmic’ and ‘futuristic’ ele

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John Legend

LP | 2025 | WW | Original (Columbia / Sony Music Catalog)

Gloria Jones R. Dean Taylor

Release: 2025 / WW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Get Lifted…Rising from John Legend. Featuring unreleased songs from the original ‘Get Lifted’ sessions. Available for the first time on black vinyl.

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Tainted Love / There's A Ghost In My House

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

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Chess)

Jack McDuff

Sophisticated funk

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Michael A. Dixon & J.O.Y.

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

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

Vulfnik Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

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Vulfmon

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Vulf)

$ 45.65*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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2LP | 1997 | EU | Reissue (Motown)

Erykah Badu

Baduizm

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Bear Family Productions)

Release: 1997 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Baduizm is the 1997 debut album by neo soul singer-songwriter Erykah Badu. The album won numerous accolades including winning awards for "On & On" and a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album at the 40th Grammy Awards in 1998. Baduizm's success earned Erykah Badu popularity at the time and helped establish her as one of the emerging neo soul genre's leading artists. Recording sessions for the album took place during January to October 1996 at Battery Studios in New York City, Sigma Sounds and Ivory Studios in Philadelphia, and Dallas Sound Lab in Dallas.

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Bobby 'Blue' Bland

Dreamer

$ 27.38*

The First Family: Live At The Winchester Cathedral 1967 Record Store Day 2025 Edition

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Bobby ’Blue’ Bland
Bobby ’Blue’ Bland (1930 – 2013) was one of the leading US-American Blues, R&B and Soul entertainers. He knew how to combine the intensity of Gospel music with the expression of the Blues. His voice sounded as he wanted to bear witness to one's resolve but he was able to let his voice sound soft, sometimes cool but always culitvated so he could also reach the fans of Frank Sinatra and Nat ’King’ Cole with tremendous success. He formed his remarkable style of singing out of many different influences, characteristic and remained solely reserved for Bobby ’Blue’ Bland.
Duke-Label & ABC Dunhill
Blands voice was always the center of attention. After his huge successes during the 1950s and 1960s for the Duke label, he moved to ABC Dunhill when Duke was sold. He could reach a wider white audience in the early 1970s with his two LPs, ’His California Album’ and ’Dreamer’, plus productions together with B.B. King. ’

Dreamer’ was the record company's trial to produce an album in California with the cool Soul appeal of the city of Los Angeles. As a timeless Soul and Blues classic the album 'Dreamer' contains the in recent years often sampled track Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City, one of the musical back bones to one of the favorites by Jay Z. The whole album is a wonderful soundtrack for those lonely nights alone and blue in a sleazy joint trying to forget a lost love in a bottle of bourbon.
Dreamer
’Dreamer’ is the warm velvet cover against cold loneliness with so many great songs like I Wouldn’t Treat A Dog (The Way You Treated Me) and Whose Foolin’ Who?, the bluesy Cold Day In Hell, Lovin’ On Borrowed Time and When You Come To The End Of Your Road. I Ain’t Gonna Be The First To Cry has indeed the lyrical quality of The Thrill Is Gone. The production by Steve Barri and Michael Omartian sounds full and ponderous.

The accompanying musicians, guitarists Dean Parks and Larry Carlton, bassist Wilton Felder and drummer Ed Green, ranked as being part in the cream of L.A.'s studio musicians. When ’Dreamer’ was first issued in 1974 a controversial discussion started regarding the production and the arrangements containing a brass section and strings. But now, forty years later, the LP album counts as one of the great masterpieces of its genre and the songs became standards in the repertoires of many Soul and Blues performers. Newly remastered with its original gatefold cover jacket the first real reissue on vinyl after 43 years comes from Bear Family Records!
Grammy® as a lifetime achievement award in 1997
Bobby ’Blue’ Bland was inducted into the ’Blues Hall of Fame’ in 1981 and 11 years later the induction into the ’Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame’ followed. He received a Grammy® as a lifetime achievement award in 1997.
1-LP, 180 gram Vinyl-LP, 10 tracks

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Sly & The Family Stone

LP | 2025 | WW | Reissue (High Moon)

$ 51.36*

Ernie & The Family Mckone

Release: 2025 / WW – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Release type: 'RSD First' Release

Sly & The Family Stone were true pioneers on so many levels: black/white, male/female, rock/soul, the act shattered all preconceptions of what popular music could be and would go on to become one of the most groundbreaking and influential artists the world has ever witnessed.
The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967 is an unprecedented live performance by the original Family Stone line-up, recorded just prior to their signing to Epic Records, and a full year before their chart breakthrough with “Dance To The Music.” This fascinating recording explicates Sly Stone’s genius on a tremendously exciting and atmospheric set of vintage soul covers, peppered with the arrangements, motifs and intoxicating energy that would soon become familiar during the group’s ascent.
Interest in Sly is high with the documentary directed by Questlove, but to experience the full impact of the Family Stone’s legendary abilities from the start, this historic document is required listening. 12" LP Deluxe RSD edition with gatefold sleeve and lavish 24-page booklet.

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That Girl / Wish You Were Here Feat. Laura Jackson Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 2025 | EU | Original (Boogie Back)

DJ Friction Presents Ground Control

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Not many labels prooved stustainability over decades and can underline that they have been doing the do since the early ‘90s, always keeping it fresh to this very day. Boogie Back Records is one such shining example, releasing tracks and records from the likes of Mica Paris, Omar, Vivienne McKone back in the nineties taking the Streetsoul movement to the top until today and beyond. They are boogie back once again with this double header of finest Neo-Boogie sounds, a neo-soul flavoured pearl, doing business as unusual, most serious and extra ordinarry by the grey eminenz of London Streetsoul himself Ernie McKone aka „The Great Ernesto“ and his family affair: Ernie & the Family McKone Feat. Laura Jackson. Both sides an uptempo Soul explosion, funky outfits, superb production, great instrumentalists such like Toby Baker known for endless contributions to the global Soul and music scene. This is another special and exclusive 45/7“ release via Soulkitchen Distribution…

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All Night Long / Funkin' On The One Yellow Vinyl Edition

7" | 2025 | EU | Original (Soulsonic)

$ 18.25*

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Cosmic Discotheque Volume 7 - 12 Rare Junkshop Disco Gems From The '70s

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Naughty Rhythm)

Money (Dollar Bill Y'all)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Disco-junkies, here we go: the seventh volume of Cosmic Discoteque is finally here to make you dance like never before! This time we'll dive deep into the brightest and craziest Disco sounds of the late 70s. Our radar keeps unearthing hidden forgotten singles and great obscure B-sides. All stuff found in the most remote and unpredictable flea markets. If you thought the surprises were over, get ready to be amazingly surprised: this compilation will bring the most bizarre, creative and magnetic Disco sounds to your dance floor. 12 unique tracks that will take you on a journey through the era of glitter, strobe lights and irresistible grooves. Cosmic Discoteque Vol.7 is the perfect playlist to unleash any party and a gold mine for all the diggers out there. Grab your drink, turn up the volume and make room on the dance floor: disco magic is back!

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Jimmy Spicer

7" | 2025 | UK | Original (Spring)

7" | 2025 | UK | Original (Chosen Spokes)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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New York rapper Jimmy Spicer was one of the first clients of behemoth rap management company Rush, and recorded a handful of important singles in the early 1980s.

The best of the bunch was his sole outing for Spring ‘Money (Dollar Bill Y’All’) which rides a crunch funk beat, and has become a much sampled classic. The original 7-inch mix is reissued here for the first time.

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Nick Bike

Magic Party Breaks

Harvest Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Nick Bike rides again on the Chosen Spokes label with another pair of his superb funk jams and killer breaks that need to be added to your collection and never allowed to leave. Magic Party Breaks is a 7" gem that opens with the infectious 'Move Move Move' featuring raw drum breaks, big claps and florid melodies that bring plenty of loose and playful energy for the floor. Flip it over for 'Extended magic' which is a horn-laced cut with characterful live drums, warm Hammond organ stabs and more superb breaks.

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BALTHVS

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Mixto Music)

All This Love I'm Giving Black Vinyl 2025 Repress Edition

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Harvest is the first Balthvs album composed by all three band members and the name reflects where the band is currently. After 4 years of the industry grind they have seen massive growth in the digital sphere with over 15 million streams; as well as gracing theaters and festivals across North America and Europe. It is truly Harvest time. Recorded in a villa amidst lush tropical hills in Colombia, Harvest is optimistic, groovy, and relaxing. The trio spent a month-long sojourn at a tropical summer house in La Mesa, Colombia to record. As the band recalls, “More than a studio we wanted to be inspired by nature. So we brought our recording equipment there and started working.” The tropical landscape served as more than just a backdrop; it was the wellspring of inspiration for Balthvs. Unlike their previous albums, where Balthazar Aguirre took the lead in recording, composing, producing, and arranging, this time around, the music emerged as a collective effort, with all three members contributing equally to the creation of every song. It is a sonic testament to a period of profound artistic and personal growth. The band comments, “It defines our closure with this beautiful stage of our life and career as friends and musicians.” The full album features vocals that harmonize like instruments, weaving lyrical poetry into a tranquil groove. Most evident in songs like “Like Coconut Water,” an effervescent song that captures the essence of a tropical escape. “Anouk” is a gorgeous groove dedicated to the house cat at La Mesa, the sphinx-like guardian who set watch during the recording sessions. “Mango Season,” a laid-back, funky, and soulful instrumental groove perfect for relaxing, skateboarding, and looking at clouds. “Aguacero” is one of the few compositions with lyrics and sung in Spanish by bassist, vocalist Johanna Mercuriana. “Lovin’” and “Sun & Moon” were released during the band's first North American tour where they were greeted by sold-out shows and critical accolades from their Sxsw sets.

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Gwen McCrae

7" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Cat)

Enter The 37th Chambers Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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New 2025 reissue. From the LP 'Melody of Life' (Cat 2614).

Exactly the same as the original pressing but the cat on the label has yellow eyes as opposed to red.

Yet another solid Soul/Funk nugget lifted from the vaults of Miami's CAT Records (Another T.K. Disco subsidiary).

Often sampled, re-edited & re-jigged but never bettered! Gwen McCrae's all time classic "All This Love I'm Giving" finally see's a timely repress, just as God intended, on a dinked 45 with all original artwork intact! That's right, you may recognize this number from Cassius' 1999 hit "Feelin' For You" but this track has long been a staple of rare groove dances & sophisticated soul parties with discerning DJ's & selectors clamoring for the original 45 at any cost.

Backed here with it's original b-side slow jam "Maybe I'll Find Somebody New" this rare 45 has been re-mastered, re-pressed & brought back for 2015's dance-floors in conjunction & with the permission of T.K. Disco / Henry Stone Music, Miami USA.

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El Michels Affair

LP | 2009 | CA | Reissue (Fat Beats)

$ 34.23*

LP | 2025 | UK | Original (Forever Living Originals)

Release: 2009 / CA – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Repress as black vinyl! The world moves faster than ever these days, and even in the digital age, things can always be counted on to go in cycles. Despite all of the advances in computer recording technology, home studios, and electronic instruments, there is a flourishing interest in analog recording techniques and in recreating the mood and sound of vintage soul records. With one foot in the past but their eyes firmly set on the future, El Michels Affair are among the leaders of a resurgent funk & soul movement from New York City that’s sweeping both the music community and the charts.

Led by saxophonist/organist Leon Michels and producer/engineer Jeff Silverman, El Michels Affair began as a loose collaboration of session musicians (including members of top-selling acts Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, the Budos Band, and Antibalas) that looked to blend some of the vibrant quality of soundtrack records with the recording aesthetic of early reggae, and the rawness of 60's rock--they called it 'Cinematic Soul.' This delicate balance was evident on their 2005 debut album Sounding Out the City, which earned critical acclaim and acted as the inaugural full-length release for Michels and Silverman’s burgeoning label Truth & Soul (also the moniker for the duo as a production team).

The buzz generated from the album and a series of moderately successful 7” vinyl singles from Truth & Soul led to an invitation by Toyota’s Scion division for El Michels Affair to accompany the rapper Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan for a promotional concert. As avid Wu-Tang fans, not only were the band leaders thrilled with the opportunity, but Michels found that the ‘Cinematic Soul’ sound was consistent with the moods of RZA’s gritty soundscapes on the classic Wu-Tang releases. The concert was such as success, El Michels Affair went oan to play several more concerts nationwide backing Raekwon and other members of the Clan, and the shows led to the recording of two smash 7” singles featuring instrumental reinterpretations of the Wu-Tang classiac songs “C.R.E.A.M.” and “Bring Da Ruckus.” The singles combined to sell an extraordinary amount of over 7,000 units worldwide, and their success led to a contract in 2007 with indie hip hop powerhouse Fat Beats Records to record an entire album of Wu-Tang Clan interpolations entitled Enter the 37th Chamber.

Since the contract was inked, a worldwide explosion of retro soul led by Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, and Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings has transformed the pop music landscape, and the Truth & Soul production duo have been in strong demand, recording with everyone from breakthrough Grammy-nominated artist Adele to punk rock innovator Iggy Pop. They’ve been commissioned for official remixes of Amy Winehouse and Dinah Washington (for the popular Verve Remixed series), and produced for Australian multi-platinum acts Jet and Gabriella Cilmi.

Despite the eclectic group of clients for the Truth & Soul production company, El Michels Affair continued to build an audience within the hip hop community. A track from Sounding out the City was sampled for Ghostface Killah’s 2007 track “Shakey Dog Lolita,” and a horn part written and performed by Michels (for Menahan Street Band) was famously lifted for Jay-Z’s smash single “Roc Boys.” Truth & Soul also worked in the studio on original productions with multi-platinum producer Just Blaze (T.I.’s “Live Your Life,” Jay-Z, Usher).

With their increasing presence behind the scenes in the industry, El Michels Affair looks to have their status as recording artists rise significantly in 2009. With the release of their finally-completed album Enter the 37th Chamber, they can finally step out of the shadows of the retro-soul trend and establish their status as one of the most exciting and versatile bands in modern recorded music.

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Sault

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1998 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Weldon Irvine

The Sisters

$ 43.37*