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Hit + Run Presents Road Kill Vol 1

    Debut of the "Hit + Run Presents Road Kill" compilation series. Volume 1 includes 29 exclusive and unreleased tracks by the Los Angeles underground and beyond, available on a limited-edition digipak CD. We're talking beat builders, wonky-hoppers, hip hopers, down-beaters, electronica lovers and just, in the case of the Gaslamp Killer, bonkers mentalists.

    Previously only available digitally and on CD, the compilation features some of LA’s best and brightest, along with a whole host of artists from around the world - including J Rocc, the Gaslamp Killer, Ras G, Daedelus, Knxwledge, Mndsgn, Jeremiah Jae, Kutmah and many more - all contributing tracks unavailable anywhere else.

    TRACK LISTING

    1. The Gaslamp Killer - Bullet Shells In My Sneakers
    2. Mono/Poly - Crew
    3. Shash’U - Akira
    4. Matthewdavid - Funky Yelling
    5. Jeremiah Jae (feat. Isreal And Oliver The 2nd) - ShamWow
    6. Mestizo - Love Me Hard
    7. Mndsgn - Golf Shirt
    8. Computer Jay - The Opposing Turf
    9. N8No Face (feat. Zackey Force Funk) - Fame
    10. The Gaslamp Killer - Road Kill Interlude
    11. Ras G - Coto Loco
    12. Daedelus - If I Fail
    13. J.Rocc - Red Wing
    14. Knxwledge - Need Wun
    15. Seven Davis Jr. - Samurai
    16. Sweatson Klank - Little Time To Fly
    17. Kutmah + Tehbis - Griots
    18. Mr. Feeds - Ride To The Moon
    19. Bei Ru - Bekaa Valley Hash
    20. Zackey Force Funk - Birdz
    21. Kevin D. Mize - Better Late Than
    22. Thavius Beck – Noble Roble
    23. Alter - Calle Primera
    24. Eras - Bangoria
    25. Bobby Evans - Le Witt
    26. Subtitle - 555 + 333
    27. Biff Chitlins - Dulce
    28. Adventure Time - Kick It
    29. Zackey Force Funk (feat. Reggie Blount) - Where Buffalo Roam.

    Various Artists

    Strum & Thrum: The American Jangle Underground 1983-1987

      "Strum & Thrum: The American Jangle Underground 1983-1987 is the first volume of Captured Tracks’ new venture into compilations – Excavations. Dedicated to compiling forgotten music from the 1970s – 1990s that has a connection to Captured Tracks’ sound and aesthetic, this series will bridge the past to our current roster and showcase the kinds of sounds that inspire us. As an American label, we’ve often wondered why British, Aussie, and Kiwi indie rock from the ‘80s has had the most infuence on modern acts and the collector’s market. Outside of bands like R.E.M., the Rain Parade, the Dream Syndicate, and a few others, most of these bands received little attention from national or international press outlets and markets. The acts on this compilation have a true DiY spirit that lead many of these bands to self-record and self-release within tiny local scenes in small cities and college towns across America.

      Strum & Thrum aims to shed light on this forgotten era of jangly, melodic rock music that emerged from the ashes of post punk and helped kick start the indie rock boom of the early ‘90s that continues to this day. Indeed, many artists featured on Strum & Thrum went on to be part of this boom – Archer Prewitt from the Sea & Cake, Jon Ginoli from Pansy Division, Ric Menck from Velvet Crush, Brent Rademaker from Beachwood Sparks, Barbara Manning, and more went on to be in well known bands in the ‘90s. Spread across two LPs, Strum & Thrum includes an 80+ page booklet with an extensive oral history of the ‘80s indie scene, an introduction by Captured Tracks label head Mike Sniper, and tons of archival images and ephemera. Long live the jangle underground!"


      TRACK LISTING

      Disc 1:
      1. The Reverbs - Trusted Woods
      2. Start - Where I Want To Be
      3. Cyclones - I’m In Heaven
      4. Windbreakers - All That Stuff
      5. Primitons - All My Friends
      6. Bangtails - Patron Of The Arts
      7. The Love In - Late As Usual
      8. Sex Clark Five - She Collides With Me
      9. Three Hits - 5 O’Clock
      10. Crippled Pilgrims - Black And White (Alternate)
      11. Vandykes - Breakin My Heart
      12. Salem 66 - Seven Steps Down
      13. The Outnumbered - I Feel So Sorry Now
      14. The Darrows - Is It You

      Disc 2:
      15. Riff Doctors - Say Goodbye
      16. The Ferrets - She Was Unkind
      17. 28th Day - Pages Turn (Alternate)
      18. Great Plains - When Do You Say Hello?
      19. Downy Mildew - Purple Parlor
      20. The Strand - You And Me
      21. The White Sisters - Misery, Me, & You
      22. Absolute Grey - Remorse
      23. One Plus Two - Promise
      24. The Springfields - Sunflower
      25. Holiday - Change
      26. Pop Art - The Meeting
      27. The Reactions - Tomorrow’s Time Today
      28. A New Personality - Essential Things

      Tasty Recordings return with another set of straight up, party starting firepower. Five delectable edits cooked up in the kitchen of a handpicked selection of producers, that know a thing or two about splicing the spice into your life.

      TRACK LISTING

      A1. Vinny Terranova – Let’s Go People
      A2. Disko Junkie – Just The Two Of Us
      B1. Discotron – De La Disco
      B2. HP Vince – Oh My Love
      B3. FRASER – Chicago ‘93

      Various Artists

      Maggot Brain (Issue 15)

        BJÖRK: Our cover feature is a career-spanning piece by Tamara Palmer on Iceland’s most noted export since the foundation of their parliament in 930, with a terrifically gorgeous cover image by our illustrator, Marly Beyer. -MARCELLUS HALL delivers a 30-plus page excerpt from a graphic novel about life in indie-rock in the early 1990s that’s just stunning and lyrical and we are so stoked to be able to run it. -Hot on the heels of their world tour, it’s an engaging photo essay from Detroit’s premier music photographer Doug Coombe on the return of garage punk heroes BE YOUR OWN PET. -Mike Turner spends serious time with BMX champion CHELSEA WOLFE, right when she might be suspended from competition for being trans. -Ana Gavrilovska digs deep into the work of up-and-coming multimedia artist WAYNE PHOENIX. -Uncharacterizable instrumental musicians PENGUIN CAFE are back (under the direction of originator Simon Jeffes' son Arthur Jeffes) and Kurt Reighley is writing beautifully on them. (Their first two records for Eno’s label are The Shit.) Cassette tape reviews; Lucy Sante delivers a tribute to the olden days of mp3 blogs, because she writes in every issue and we are lucky AF for this fact; Mimi Lipson weighs in on cats versus dogs in her advice column; Andy Beta talks of Annea Lockwood in the Icons column; the reissue of the issue is a box set of Pauline Anna Strom, by Michelle Dove; Fred Thomas on “why Sonic Youth's most underrated record deserves a second look” (guess which one it is!); an overview of reissue label Mesh Key for a new column on the people who run labels and stuff like that. In the new column Tracked (on music supervisors) Martin Douglas talks to Tiffany Anders, and it’s largely about her work on RESERVATION DOGS! Then there’s the column PHYSICAL GRAFFITI by editor McGonigal, an epic look at dozens of recent LP releases plus a few books (that’s right, it’s a bona fide multi-page record review column), plus the debut of our food column with a disastrous visit to the Russian Tea Room courtesy of noted genius QUINTRON.

        The Sofrito crew return with four more tropical bangers to heat up the dancefloor! For the label's fifth outing they join forces with Joining forces with the talented Tropical Treats outfit from Sweden, who you'll remember from the ace "Afrikan Rhythms" 12″ on GAMM in 2009. The "Tropical Soundclash EP" covers raw Afro-funk, heavy cumbia, Caribbean disco and hot carnival rhythms, perfect for your Tropical Discotheque! On side A "Rift Valley Groove" is a wicked piece of Afro-funk, while "Cumbia Colombiana" features a heavy percussive rhythm and blasting horns. Side B opens with the speedy carnival drumming and call-and-response vocal of "Ca Ca Yé" - perfect for a mood change on the dancefloor - with "Tabou For The People" bringing up the rear in Afro-disco style, all played live.




        TRACK LISTING

        A Side:
        Rift Valley Groove (Tropical Treats Edit)
        Cumbia Colombiana (Tropical Treats Edit)

        B Side:
        Ca Ca Yé (Frankie Francis Edit)
        Tabou For The People (Sofrito Edit Feat. L. Barrabas)

        Various Artists

        The Men In The Glass Booth: Part 1

          In May 1976 a record was released that would have an unforeseen and lasting impact on the music industry “Ten Percent” by Double Exposure was an early release on the New York independent label Salsoul Records. America was in the grip of a disco explosion with new clubs opening on a weekly basis; Salsoul saw what was happening and swiftly created a sound for their label, heavily influenced by the music then coming out of Philadelphia, aimed directly at New York’s dance-floors. Records like “Salsoul Hustle,” “Tangerine” and “You’re Just The Right Size” by The Salsoul Orchestra borrowed heavily from the beautifully orchestrated Philadelphia International records but added a more percussive, bass heavy depth that New York’s DJs loved. So what was so special about this particular single then? Double Exposure was, after all, just another band, “Ten Percent” just another song; one of many “disco” records released that week. First of all Salsoul became the first record label to make a twelve inch single available to Joe Public - the exotic format was previously only available to DJs as promotional items or bought under the counter at certain record stores. Not only that though, the extended version was created by Walter Gibbons, a DJ at New York’s Galaxy 21 who’d built his reputation making exclusive versions of tracks to play in his sets.

          In 1976 it was unheard of for a DJ to set foot in a recording studio, being seen as little more than living jukeboxes by the serious music industry. Recording studios were strictly the domain of recording artists and producers so Walter found himself in a unique position, gaining access to a world no DJ had been granted before.

          Or so we thought...
          The Men In The Glass Booth tells the full story. Featuring ground breaking re-edits and remixes by some of the Disco era's most influential DJs including Walter Gibbons, Bobby DJ Guttadaro, Tom Savarese, Jellybean Benitez, Tee Scott and John Luongo, this opulent release also includes a 40 page book which features exclusive photos and insights from some of the story's key figures.


          STAFF COMMENTS

          Patrick says: BBE answer the prayers of all us non-millionaire disco fans, taking us on a journey through the alternative 12" history via this exhaustive collection of acetates and DJ edits. Mega!

          **Import item!! {DETROIT}

          - Strictly pre-orders only!

          - Limited copies!

          TRACK LISTING

          A1. Marcellus Pittman - Everybody Party
          A2. Javontte - Late Night Love
          A3. Rick Wilhite And Delano Smith Ft Jon Dixon - Neo Solaris
          B1. Rick Wilhite And Delano Smith - 11 Minutes Of Funk
          B2. Jon Dixon - Belle Isle Bounce
          C1. Norm Talley - Dreaming In Detroit
          C2. Gerald Mitchell AKA Soul Saver - KAORI
          D1. Kenny Dixon Jnr - I'm Goin Black
          D2. Delano Smith - Hot Lovely Relations
          E1. Omar S. - VAT 69 (Godson Mix)
          F1. Rick Wilhite And Delano Smith - Pipe Putta 

          Various Artists

          Night Train: Transcontinental Landscapes 1968 - 2019

            From Dusk, through to Dawn. A collection to accompany the change of the fields, the coastline the colour of the sky outside your window as you take your journey. From the compiler of Music For The Stars comes the next collection for Brighton label Two-Piers. Featuring artists such as J.J Cale, Chris & Cosey, The B-52s, The Asphodells, Bob Lind, Linda Perhacs and The Menahan Steet Band.

            …This choice of tracks is just one journey, a celebration of the the beauty created by musicians, the space & sound, the dark & light.

            All aboard….The Night Train.

            TRACK LISTING

            A1. Edward Hollcraft – South Bound Amtrak 716
            A2. J.J. Cale – Cherry
            A3. Bonnie Dobson – Milk & Honey
            A4. H.P. Lovecraft – Spin Spin Spin
            A5. The Rationals – Glowin’
            A6. Linda Perhacs – Hey, Who Really Cares

            B1. B-52’s – Deep Sleep
            B2. Nine Circles – Twinkling Stars
            B3. The Asphodells – Another Lonely City
            B4. Tangerine Dream – Love On A Real Train

            C1. Chris & Cosey – Dancing Ghosts
            C2. Johnny Harris – Fragments Of Fear
            C3. Bill Frisell – 1968
            C4. Bob Lind – City Scenes

            D1. Tony Joe White – Rainy Night In Georgia
            D2. Menahan Street Band – There’s A New Day Coming
            D4. The Byrds – Goin’ Back
            D5. Earth, Wind & Fire – Drum Song
            D6. Leon Russell – Out In The Woods 

            Various Artists

            No Songs Tomorrow - Darkwave, Ethereal Rock And Coldwave 1981-1990

              As the post-punk dust began to settle, a particular strand of artist began applying a knowingly distant, colder aesthetic to their work. While much of the scene began to be dominated by bigger budget, commercially minded former punk and new wave acts, a darker undercurrent did survive, often more interesting, more dangerous and sexier than anything that could be heard on Top Of The Pops at the time. The first generation of the darkwave movement consisted of bands that were equally influenced by the fractured drama of Depeche Mode, Siouxsie & the Banshees and The Cure as they were by the art damaged experimentation of Cabaret Voltaire, Wire and Throbbing Gristle, always rich in Gothic spirt, societal displacement, urban isolation and sexual energy.

              ‘No Songs Tomorrow’ collects together the true progenitors and risk takers of this Venn diagram scene, each of whom set forth in uncharted territory in the post-punk minefield, expressing parts of themselves others dare not in the truest and darkest of fashions. From familiar names to underground gems and collectables, and painting with a broad international palette, this might be considered a companion piece to several of our previous offerings, ‘Silhouettes And Statues’, ‘Close to The Noise Floor’, ‘Still In A Dream’ and ‘Cherry Stars Collide’ among them. We recommend late night listening, either home alone or dripping with sweat on a rotting dancefloor.

              TRACK LISTING

              DISC ONE
              1 The Cure - The Funeral Party
              2 Babel 17 - Come Into Hell And Murder Hate
              3 Black Tape For A Blue Girl - Within These Walls (2023 Stereo Mix)
              4 Days Of Sorrow - Wild World
              5 Cocteau Twins - Blood Bitch
              6 Lars Falk - See My Friend Fall
              7 Rise And Fall Of A Decade - Nothing To Say, Easy To Answer
              8 Dead Can Dance - Avatar
              9 Executive Slacks - Say It Isn't So
              10 In The Nursery - Lost Prayer
              11 Psyche - The Crawler
              12 Kas Product - Tina Town
              13 Eleven Pond – Tear And Cinnamon
              14 Requiem In White - A Prodigal Son

              DISC TWO
              1 U.V. Pøp - No Songs Tomorrow (Album Version)
              2 Soft Cell - Heat
              3 Lowlife - From Side To Side
              4 Parade Ground - Moans
              5 Cranes - Focus Breathe
              6 Lycia - From Foam
              7 Sad Lovers And Giants - Return To Clocktower Lodge
              8 Section 25 - Looking From A Hilltop
              9 Fra Lippo Lippi - Now And Forever
              10 The Essence - Only For You
              11 Mittageisen - Automaten (Radio Edit)
              12 Beautiful  Pea Green Boat - The Screw
              13 Autumnfair - Novy Mir
              14 Minimal Compact - My Will
              15 Cuddly Toys - Pierrot Lunaire (Malice Pt 2)

              DISC THREE
              1 Clan Of Xymox - Louise (7'' Version)
              2 Iron Curtain - The Condos
              3 Neon - Dark Age (12'' Mix)
              4 Die Form - Poupée Mécanique
              5 Kirlian Camera - Blue Room
              6 Danse Society - Danse/Move
              7 SS-Say - Care
              8 For Against - Amen Yves
              9 Heavenly Bodies - Rains On Me
              10 Invisible Limits - Demand For Supply
              11 Xmal Deutschland - Sickle Moon
              12 Red Lorry Yellow Lorry - Hand On Heart
              13 Little Nemo - City Lights (Long Way)
              14 Royal Family & The Poor - Discipline
              15 Bushido - High Rise
              16 Mankind's Audio Development - Craving

              DISC FOUR
              1 Attrition - The Last Refuge
              2 Two - Picture Frame
              3 Soul - Love
              4 Alien Sex Fiend - In And Out Of My Mind
              5 Museum Of Devotion - Gauge Field
              6 Malaria! - You You
              7 No More - Suicide Commando
              8 Twice A Man - Decay
              9 Collection D'Arnell-Andréa - A L'Aurore Assassine
              10 The Vyllies - Give Me A Name
              11 Bel Canto - Dewy Fields
              12 The Arms Of Someone New - Every Seventh Wave
              13 Single Gun Theory - Exorcise This Wasteland
              14 Tones On Tail - Performance (7'' Version)
              15 Pieter Nooten & Michael Brook - Clouds

              Emotional Response returns with a second volume of its All Trades compilation which is named after its own NTS show. It is just as vast both in terms of style but also the eras it spans with a mix of dub, new wave, slow motion electronics and plenty in between. Tolouse Low Trax kicks off with the filthy dirty and seriously heavy dub glitch of 'Ossia' to provide an early highlight before the likes of Al Wootton get percussive and tribal with 'Altai' and HLM38 channels some African Head Charge on another devastating dub cut. Later on, London's Good Block brings a little more light and sunshine with their lovely 'Strong Relax.'

              STAFF COMMENTS

              Mine says: I love a good compilation and Emotional Response deliver not one but two great ones in one go. This one's definitely more on the dubbier side so if that's your jam then don't snooze!

              TRACK LISTING

              Side 1
              1. Tolouse Low Trax - "Ossia Dub"
              2. T Woc - "Luminescence"
              3. Al Wootton - "Altai"

              Side 2
              1. Iro Aka - "Generations"
              2. HLM38 - "Mystery Train Riddim"
              3. Jamie Paton - "Lost Margins"

              Side 3
              1. Good Block - "Strong Relax"
              2. While My Sequencer Gently Bleeps - "Ready"
              3. Anatolian Weapons - "Mountain Echoes"

              Side 4
              1. Shelter - "The Four Knights" (dub)
              2. Zongamin - "GGANTIJA"
              3. Akulina - "Waiting"

              You can never really pin down what the excellent Emotional Repose label does and that is exactly the sinking behind the title of its superb All Trades show on NTS. The sheer eclecticism of that show is now reflected in this new two-part compilation, also called All Trades, which offers up little morsels of what they do, something like a sonic tasting menu at a fancy restaurant. There is chugging electronic dub from Apiento & Tepper, industrial clatter from Black Bones, cosmic ambient breakbeat from Paperclip Minimiser and blissed out dub from Yamila & SoFa Elsewhere amongst many more highlights.

              STAFF COMMENTS

              Mine says: Oooof! Some seriously good selections on here that I cannot wait to listen to in full. Highly recommend!

              TRACK LISTING

              Side 1
              1. Apiento & Tepper - "606 Dog"
              2. Other Lands - "The Old Ways"
              3. Datasal - "Sea Palace"

              Side 2
              1. Black Bones - "Tipping Point"
              2. Froid Dub - "Item By Item" (dub)
              3. Paperclip Minimiser - "Planarian Wormhole"

              Side 3
              1. Cosmo Vitelli & Die Wilde Jagd - "Elixir"
              2. Amy Denio - "Fresh Fish"
              3. Exotic Gardens - "Soundwaves & Dark Caves"

              Side 4
              1. Yamila & SoFa Elsewhere - "Yo Tampoco"
              2. Valentina Magaletti - "Radio77"
              3. Ocean Moon - "Light Vibrations"

              Various Artists

              W3NG

                Set sail with the third installment of Numero’s ode to regional radio surveys. Broadcasting 44 minutes of uninterrupted yacht, easy-glide, AOR, and blue-eyed disco that’ll rock your boat. These 13 selections are anchored in the deep blue waters of the American private press—a life preserver for any BBQ, birthday party, or bris. Let W3NG be the sonic wind at your back.

                TRACK LISTING

                1. Slippery When Wet - Get Me Hot
                2. Percy Mays - Changes
                3. Liberation - Too Close For Comfort
                4. The Steel City Band - Reality
                5. Dave Plaehn - Not Bound To Lose
                6. Steve Fortgang - Hey, Let Me Be
                7. Craig Dove - Ocean Of Love
                8. Rob Galbraith - Damn It All (Alt Version)
                9. Female Species - Coast To Coast
                10. Max Leake - Tell Me The Reasons Why
                11. Richard Bowen - Sorcery (7” Version)
                12. The Jerry Busch Group - Fair Warning
                13. Mike Hounshell - Not Just Another

                Various Artists

                The Best Of Rare Mod

                  The ’Rare Mod’ series has been one of the most enduring Acid Jazzcurated comps of recent years. This included the CD Volumes 1-3 and a 3CD Boxset, uncovering a host of lost classics that capture sound of the original Mod scene: Hard R’n’B, Beat & Soul, and archetypal Pop from the 1960s.

                  For the first time, the Best Of… is available on vinyl, with choice selections from across the series, presented in a hip, evocative sleeve, with printed inner, and on orange transparent vinyl. The track-list contains a couple from the legendary Fleur De Lys, as well as a track from their brief billing as ‘Shyster’. Elsewhere, there are several productions from unsung hero and prolific session man Graham Dee, and even a turn from young David Bowie performing with The Riot Squad!

                  An absolute must-have collection of the less-heard tracks from one of the most iconic periods of British music.

                  TRACK LISTING

                  1. Mud In My Eye – The Fleur De Lys
                  2. It’s A Hard Way – Cathedral
                  3. She’s Got The Time – The Afex
                  4. Tick Tock – Shyster
                  5. Big Bird – Dog Soul
                  6. I’m A Man – The Top Six
                  7. I’m Waiting For The Man – The Riot Squad
                  8. We Can Make It Together – Tony & Tandy
                  9. A Love I Believe In – Maxine
                  10. Brick By Brick (Stone By Stone) – Fleur De Lys
                  11. Soul Ride – Mike Berry
                  12. Just A Little Misunderstanding – Richard Kent Style
                  13. Sing A Simple Song – Ossie Lane Show
                  14. Mr. Super Cool – Graham Dee

                  Various Artists

                  Back To Black: Songs From The Original Motion Picture

                    The official soundtrack release to the new film of Amy Winehouse, Back  To Black, releasing Spring 2024. Amy Winehouse is widely considered as one of the greatest artists in recent history, selling more than 30 million records worldwide. Her acclaimed self-produced 2006 album Back to Black, propelled her to global stardom, going on to win a (then) record breaking 5 Grammy Awards, including Record Of The Year and Song of The Year for hit single Rehab.

                    TRACK LISTING

                    Single LP/CD
                    1. Amy Winehouse - What Is It About Men
                    2. Amy Winehouse - Stronger Than Me
                    3. Amy Winehouse - Know You Now
                    4. The Shangri-Las - Leader Of The Pack
                    5. Billie Holiday - All Of Me
                    6. Amy Winehouse - Back To Black
                    7. Minnie Riperton - Les Fleurs
                    8. Dinah Washington - Mad About The Boy
                    9. Amy Winehouse – Love Is A Losing Game
                    10. Sarah Vaughan Featuring Clifford Brown - Embraceable You
                    11. Amy Winehouse - Tears Dry On Their Own
                    12. Nick Cave – Song For Amy

                    Double LP/CD
                    Disc 1:
                    1. Thelonious Monk - Straight, No Chaser
                    2. Amy Winehouse - What Is It About Men
                    3. Amy Winehouse - Stronger Than Me
                    4. Amy Winehouse - I Heard Love Is Blind
                    5. The Specials - Ghost Town
                    6. Amy Winehouse - Know You Now
                    7. Little Anthony & The Imperials - I'm On The Outside (Looking In)
                    8. The Shangri-Las - Leader Of The Pack
                    9. Billie Holiday - All Of Me
                    10. The Shangri-Las - Dressed In Black
                    11. Donny Hathaway - I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know
                    12. The Libertines - Don't Look Back Into The Sun
                    13. Amy Winehouse - Fuck Me Pumps

                    Disc 2:
                    1. Tony Bennett - Body & Soul
                    2. Amy Winehouse - Back To Black
                    3. Amy Winehouse - Valerie (Live Lounge Version)
                    4. Minnie Riperton - Les Fleurs
                    5. Willie Nelson - That’s Life
                    6. Dinah Washington - Mad About The Boy
                    7. Amy Winehouse - (There Is) No Greater Love
                    8. Amy Winehouse - Me & Mr Jones
                    9. Amy Winehouse - Love Is A Losing Game
                    10. Amy Winehouse - Rehab
                    11. Sarah Vaughan Featuring Clifford Brown - Embraceable You
                    12. Amy Winehouse - Tears Dry On Their Own
                    13. Nick Cave - Song For Amy

                    Various Artists

                    Above The Rim (The Soundtrack)

                      Death Row Records/ gamma is pleased to announce the release of a 30th Anniversary edition of Above The Rim (The Soundtrack) on 17th May. This is the first time the full 21-song tracklist will be available on vinyl. All previous LP releases have been 18 tracks. It will be available on double yellow with orange and red splatter vinyl.


                      Upon its initial release, Above The Rim (The Soundtrack) sold over 2 million copies and held the #1 spot on the Billboard R&B Albums chart for 10 consecutive weeks. The soundtrack is loaded with songs from epic artists including Tha Dogg Pound featuring Nate Dogg and Snoop Doggy Dogg, Dr. Dre, Warren G, DJ Quik and Al B. Sure! Additionally, this special 30th Anniversary edition will now include tracks from 2Pac "Pain" (feat. Stretch), Lord G “Mi Monie Rite!" and 2Pac “Loyal To The Game" (feat. Treach & Riddler).

                      TRACK LISTING

                      Side A
                      1. Anything Swv
                      2. Old Time's Sake Sweet Sable
                      3. Part Time Lover H-Town
                      4. Big Pimpin’ The Dogg Pound Gangstas
                      5. Didn’t Mean To Turn You On 2nd Ii None

                      Side B
                      1. Doggie Style D.J. Rogers
                      2. Regulate Nate Dogg & Warren G
                      3. Pour Out A Little Liquor Thug Life
                      4. Gonna Give It To Ya Jewell & Aaron Hall
                      5. Afro Puffs The Lady Of Rage

                      Side C

                      1. Jus So Ya No Cpo-Boss Hogg
                      2. Hoochies Need Love Too Paradise
                      3. I’m Still In Love With You Al B. Sure!
                      4. Crack ‘Em O.F.T.B.
                      5. U Bring Da Dog Out Rhythm & Knowledge
                      6. Blowed Away B-Rezell

                      Side D
                      1. It's Not Deep Enough Jewell
                      2. Dogg Pound 4 Life Tha Dogg Pound
                      3. Pain 2pac & Stretch
                      4. Mi Monie Rite! Lord G
                      5. Loyal To The Game 2pac, Treach & Riddler

                      Various Artists

                      Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora 1980​-​93

                        Highlighting a time when the burgeoning Ghanaian diaspora across Europe and North America was utilising new music technology and recording techniques. A period of movement, emigration and innovation.

                        The dawn of the 80s saw an increase in emigration following a period of political upheaval at home, with many Ghanaians moving to Europe - especially Germany - to find work. Musicians recording both at home and abroad began to blend highlife with outside influences, taking inspiration from US disco and boogie, European new wave and Caribbean zouk and soca, reflecting new surroundings and cementing musical connections forged in London, Hamburg, Toronto and New York.

                        Ghana Special celebrates this key period of musical innovation and cultural
                        exchange that redefined the parameters of Ghanaian music and accelerated the cultural exchange between West Africa and Europe.

                        TRACK LISTING

                        1. The Godfathers - Ebe Ye Yie Ni
                        2. Pat Thomas - Gye Wani
                        3. Pepper, Onion, Ginger & Salt - M.C. Mambo
                        4. Andy Vans - Adjoa Amisa
                        5. George Darko - Kaakyire Nua
                        6. Rex Gyamfi - Obiara Bewu
                        7. Starlite - Anoma Koro
                        8. Abdul Raheem - Alaiye
                        9. Jon K - Asafo
                        10. Kwasi Afari Minta - Barima Nsu
                        11. Marijata (feat. Ata Kak) - Otanhunu
                        12. Gyedu Blay Ambolley - Apple
                        13. Dadadi - Jigi Jigi
                        14. Charles Amoah - Fre Me (Call Me)
                        15. Ernest Honny - New Dance
                        16. Bessa Simons - Sii Nana
                        17. Nan Mayen - Mumude
                        18. Nana Budjei - Asobrachie

                        Various Artists

                        Eccentric Soul: The Tammy Label

                          Lost in the soot and fallout from Youngstown, Ohio’s infamous Black Monday steel industry collapse was Tony March’s cross-generational Tammy label. From its early days as a doo wop powerhouse to their last gasps chasing disco hits, Tammy unintentionally documented Youngstown’s small but prolific Black music scene. This single LP surveys the label’s best R&B, soul, funk, and disco, with 13 tracks from Ice Cold Love, Lynn Minor, J.C. and the Soul Angels, The Snapshots, Iron Knowledge, Roy Jefferson, and Steel City Band. Housed in a deluxe tip-on jacket, with a booklet crammed full of notes and ephemera, The Tammy Label continues Numero’s 20 year tradition of preserving regional Ohio music.

                          TRACK LISTING

                          1. Ice Cold Love - Sheer Magic
                          2. Lynn Minor And His Band - I Finally Found True Love
                          3. J.C. & The Soul Angels - True Love Is Hard To Find
                          4. Ice Cold Love - Wonderful To Be Loved
                          5. Iron Knowledge - Oh Love
                          6. The Snapshots - Should I Believe You
                          7. J.C. & The Soul Angels - Angel's Theme
                          8. J.C. & The Soul Angels - Nightmare Strut
                          9. J.C. & The Soul Angels - Dance Party (Pt.1)
                          10. Steel City Band - Shakin' It Down (Pt.1)
                          11. Iron Knowledge - Give Me A Little Taste Of Your Love (Pt.2)
                          12. Roy Jefferson With J.C. & The Soul Angels - He's Got To Go (Pt. 1)*
                          13. Lynn Minor And His Band - Hesitate One Time For Me

                          Various Artists

                          Someone Like Me

                            Efficient Space continue with their very highly regarded compilations. And this looks like another classic..

                            A humanity-reminding suite of miracle moments, Someone Like Me unites a geographically unbound cast of real people in pursuit of a meaningful connection. Taping their lived experience in economic studios in quiet English counties, Pacific Northwest woodland retreats and the big city bustle of Sydney and Los Angeles, these kindred spirits rendered sheer beauty in the process. Custom pressed folk songs of love, loss and the lord saviour.

                            Illuminating minor works from seasoned players such as former Syndicate Of Sound chart-topper Sharkey and late-era Canned Heat lynchpin James Thornbury, the collection simultaneously honours the fleeting amateurism of hobby musicians. With their one shot at tangible vinyl, freshman Lynne Ann Kingan realised her loose bubblegum rocker on campus time, while U.S. Navy recruit Fred Potts cut his unconditionally serene ballad remotely stationed on a Spanish naval base. Spartan production continues to reign with Jon Betmead’s hair-raising gospel, howling into infinite space, and Goldrust’s stripped back garden hymn.

                            Throughout the hour-long reflection, faith has an intermittent yet revelatory presence, most overtly with the divine choral soul of Seventh-day Adventist quartet Remnant. More subtly, Gary Ramey and Jim Kennedy both turned to song in their spiritual quests, offering their all to a universal power. An irrefutable compilation cornerstone, the National Office For Black Catholics showcased Charles Murphy’s lionhearted account of the Black experience at a 1971 concert. Five years earlier, high school seniors The Superwomen would use their hauntingly angelic harmonies to address racial inequity with a breathless take on ‘Lowlands’.

                            Reaching the furthest corners, Someone Like Me secures the inaugural licence of three homespun masterpieces. Discovered by fluke in the digital haystacks of Youtube and Soundcloud, Jim Huxley’s bedroom pop earworm melds peacefully into Charlie Webster’s synthesized reverie. Meanwhile, Hollywood’s John Agostino introduces us to the bizarre world of tax scam records, with the artist only now learning that his tender psych-folk demos were leaked via a 1977 bootleg.

                            Compiled and lovingly restored by armchair digger Mikey Young (Eddy Current Suppression Ring/The Green Child), Someone Like Me pays due service to seventeen rarefied journals of truth and devotion. Adorned with visual artist Chris Fallon’s figure and flora dream extractions, the uniting songbook is further detailed by expansive track-by-track liner notes and a forward from San Franciscan poet Rod Roland.


                            TRACK LISTING

                            1. Sharkey - Someone Like Me
                            2. Lynne Ann Kingan - If You Love Me - Hate Me
                            3. James Thornbury - So Tan
                            4. Jim Huxley - Only A Song
                            5. Charlie Webster - Snodland
                            6. The Bob Hughes Band - You Broke My Heart
                            7. Goldrust - Going Yesterday
                            8. Jim Kennedy - You Are The Reason
                            9. Jon Betmead - Marie Elene
                            10. Charles Murphy - The Foot That's Holding Me Down
                            11. Remnant - I Will Set You Free
                            12. Fred Potts - Following Rainbows
                            13. The Superwomen - Lowlands
                            14. Robison Kaplan Ltd. - Don't Say Goodbye
                            15. Gary Ramey - You Are His
                            16. John Agostino - Loss Of Love
                            17. Ritchie Tierney - Please Stop Breaking Me Down

                            Various Artists

                            Remixes JID020

                              For Remixes JID020, the label has tapped a few of their favourite contemporary artists and producers to offer their own take on the music of Series 2. The album features a variety of dynamic personalities with remixes from London based artists Shabaka Hitchins and Theon Cross, New York tastemaker Melanie Charles, LA based produces Bei Ru, Brazil's DK Nyack, Detroit based producer Tall Black Guy, Bay Area producer Mophono and the LA based house duo L.O. & Diisko.

                              The album earns its place in the Jazz Is Dead catalog as it further celebrated the spirit of collaboration amongst artists young and old. What unites these DJs, producers and musicians with the Jazz Is Dead ethos is their unbent dedication to remaining true to their own vibe and sound all the while preserving the energy and feeling of the original recordings.

                              TRACK LISTING

                              1. Tony Allen - Don't Believe The Dancers (Mophono Remix)
                              2. The Midnight Hour - Phoenix (Theon Cross Remix)
                              3. Katalyst - Reflections (Bei Ru Remix)
                              4. Jean Carne - Black Rainbow (Melanie Charles Remix)
                              5. Henry Franklin - African Sun (Shabaka Hutchins Remix)
                              6. Lonnie Liston Smith - Love Brings Happiness (Tall Black Guy Feat. Kaidi Tatham Remix)
                              7. Garrett Saracho - Altitude (L.O. & Diisko Remix)
                              8. Phil Ranelin & Wendell Harrison - Running With The Tribe (DJ Nyack Remix) 

                              Various Artists

                              Disques Debs International Volume One - 2024 Repress

                                Strut present the first ever compilation series to access the archives of one of the greatest of all French Caribbean labels, Disques Debs out of Guadeloupe. Set up by the late Henri Debs during the late ‘50s, the label and studio has continued for over 50 years, releasing over 300 7” singles and 200 LPs, covering styles varying from early biguine and bolero to zouk and reggae. Debs played a pivotal role in bringing the créole music of Guadeloupe and Martinique to a wider international audience.

                                Volume 1 of this series marks the first decade of the label’s existence and takes in big band orchestras, home-grown stars, touring bands and a new generation that would emerge at the end of the ‘60s. Early releases were recorded in the back of Henri’s shop in Pointe-a-Pitre, from his own sextet playing percussive biguines to young saxophonist Edouard Benoit, leader of Les Maxels and regular arranger for Debs bands. Other artists ranged from big bands like Orchestre Esperanza and Orchestre Caribbean Jazz to poet and radio personality Casimir “Caso” Létang and folkloric gwo ka artist Sydney Leremon. Debs also capitalised on recording foreign touring artists visiting Guadeloupe during the early ‘60s including Haitian trumpeter Raymond Cicault and Trinidadian bandleader Cyril Diaz.


                                TRACK LISTING

                                A1. Daniel Forestal Et Sa Guitare – Ces P’Tits Je T’Aime
                                A2. Casimir Létang – Travail Z’Enfants! Chantez Après!
                                A3. Cyril Diaz Et Son Orchestre – Feeling Happy
                                A4. Georges Tinedor Et Manuela Pioche – Collié Et Zanno
                                A5. Henri Debs Quintet – Douce Kombass
                                A6. Joseph Lacides – Mr. Morin
                                B1. Geno Exilie – Lan Misè
                                B2. Dolor Et Les Diables Du Rythme – Salvana
                                B3. Sydney Lérémon Et Ses Amis Du Calvaire Baie- Mahault – You You Matayango
                                B4. Raymond Cicault Et Son Orchestre Volcan – À Mon Ami Lucien Jolibois
                                B5. Orchestre Esperanza Et Jean Leroy – Ou Pas Bel
                                B6. Henri Debs Sextet Et Paul Blamar – Moin Çé On Maléré
                                C1. Le Ry- Co Jazz – Si I Bon Di I Bon
                                C2. Remy Mondey – Meringue Mondey
                                C3. Henri Guedon Et Les Contesta – Van Van
                                C4. Les Shupa Shupa D’Haiti – Batterie Shupa
                                D1. Paul Blamar Et Vélo – Lovency
                                D2. Eric Virgal – Stanislas
                                D3. Les Aiglons – Les Aiglons Ka Satisfait
                                D4. Tutus De La Guyane – Nanao Nanao
                                D5. Guy Conquette – Assez Fait Cancan

                                Various Artists

                                Fabric Presents Shygirl

                                  Blane Muise, better known by her stage name Shygirl, is an English singer, DJ, rapper, songwriter and co-head/founder of record label and collective Nuxxe. Shygirl's music incorporates elements of dance music, industrial hip-hop, experimental pop, grime and deconstructed club. Shygirl releases fabric exclusive single Making the Beast alongside the exciting announcement of her inclusion in fabric's prestigious presents series. The release of fabric presents Shygirl marks the beginning of fabric’s 25th-anniversary celebrations, with Shygirl leading the charge as the first of five artists to curate mixes throughout the year, each featuring the CD tins. Shygirl has gained recent support from Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Mixmag, and BBC Radio & 6 following her Club Shy EP.

                                  TRACK LISTING

                                  1. Angelita — Club Shy (Intro) Feat. Shygirl
                                  2. Danny Daze & Jonny From Space — Sweet Spot (Nick León Dub)
                                  3. Shygirl — Making The Beast (Extended)
                                  4. Jacques Greene — Believe
                                  5. Rose Gray — Promise Me
                                  6. Shygirl, Empress Of, Kingdom — 4eva (Extended)
                                  7. Eliza Rose & The Martinez Brothers — Pleasure Peak
                                  8. Hudson Mohawke & Nikki Nair — Set The Roof (feat. Tayla Parx)
                                  9. Laava — Wherever You Are (I Feel Love) [Dance Edit]
                                  10. Club Winston — Summer
                                  11. Kristine Blond & James Hype — Love Shy
                                  12. Guchon — Piano Bros
                                  13. Shygirl, Cosha — Thicc
                                  14. Broosnica — Love On The Run
                                  15. Skin On Skin — Magic
                                  16. TDJ & Vitesse X — Into Dream
                                  17. Elkka — DJ Friendly
                                  18. Shygirl & Kingdom — F@k€
                                  19. ANIMA — 7th
                                  20. George Riley & Hudson Mohawke — S E X
                                  21. 96 Back — Laco (Metrist Reworm)
                                  22. Florentino — Pressure (feat. Shygirl)
                                  23. CONALL — Up (feat. COUCOU CHLOE)

                                  Various

                                  Blue Note Re:Imagined (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                    Blue Note Re:imagined was first released in 2020 featuring fresh takes on music from the illustrious Blue Note Records vaults recorded by a heavyweight line-up of the UK jazz, soul, and R&B sceneís most hotly-tipped rising stars. This incredible compilation includes artists such as Jorja Smith, Jordan Rakai, Ezra Collective, Poppy Ajudha and more. This new version of Blue Note Re:imagined, pressed exclusively for Record Store Day on Smokey Clear & Blue vinyl with new blue cover, includes an exclusive bonus track - Jorja Smith ñ Rose Rouge (Joy Orbison Remix). On itís original release Blue Note Re:imagined topped jazz charts around the globe and infuses the spirit of the new UK jazz generation into the legendary labelís iconic catalog, balancing the genreís tradition with its future and reflecting the melting pot of talent and diversity within the current scene.

                                    TRACK LISTING

                                    Side A: 1. Jorja Smith ñ Rose Rouge2. Ezra Collective ñ Footprints3. Poppy Ajudha - Watermelon Man (Under The Sun)4. JordanRakei ñ Wind Parade Side B:1. Skinny Pelembe - Illusion (Silly Apparition)2. Alfa Mist ñ Galaxy3. Ishmael Ensemble ñ Search For PeaceSide C:1. Nubya Garcia ñ A Shade Of Jade2. Steam Down, Afronaut Zu ñ Etcetera3. Blue Lab Beats ñ Montara 4. Yazmin Lacey - I'll Never Stop Loving You Side D:1. Fieh ñ Armageddon2. Mr Jukes - Maiden Voyage3. Shabaka Hutchings - Prints Tie4. Melt Yourself Down - Caribbean Fire Dance (Lewisham Drop)5. Emma-Jean Thackray - Speak No Evil (Night Dreamer) New Bonus Track: 6. Jorja Smith ñ Rose Rouge (Joy Orbison Remix)

                                    Various Artists

                                    Greetings From S.G.V. - The Greetings (Durutti Column, Stockholm Monsters, Blaine R. Reininge) (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                      Various Artists

                                      Andy Smith's Northern Soul Essentials (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                        Various Artists

                                        Timeless Jazz Classics - Compiled By Gilles Peterson (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                          Various Artists

                                          Crawling The Walls / Meets.... (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                            CHEAP PRICE COMPILATION CD of rare, unreleased, forthcoming, and brilliant tracks from the Agitated Label,and friends.. Like a massive bag of pick and mix to have a party with.. features Straight Arrows, Kelley Stoltz, Carlton Melton, oldboy, Headland, Laurel Canyon, Catatonic Suns, Last of Easy Riders, Icarus Line, Blamers, and much more besides.. 500 CD ...cheap...and tasty.. some tracks first time on CD, some exclusive to this release.. its fun! But whats that?..its not just a single CD label comp, its been double bagged with a extra CD, put together as a collection of “Radio Shows” by good friends of Agitated, The Hawk and KBCD radio!!! Heres what they had to say about DISC 2!!!! “CD2: The Agitated Radio Show on KBCD Radio - The Hawk presents a chemical hit of underground medicine all the way from Nixon County... "a repeat of CD1?" you may unreasonably ask - no, friends, it most certainly isn't.” Only 500/.. grab it on RSD 24..

                                            Various Artists

                                            DJ Koco Presents: Brazil 45 Boxset Vol. 5 (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                              Various Artists

                                              Los Nuggetz: Garage & Psych From Latin America (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                Various Artists

                                                Even More Dazed And Confused: Music From The Motion Picture (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                  The 1993 hit movie Dazed and Confused is well known for its 70s rock themed soundtrack, featuring songs by Alice Cooper, War, ZZ Top, Black Sabbath, and others. Celebrate the 30th anniversary release pressed on smoky purple vinyl.

                                                  Various Artists

                                                  Ripples Presents... Psychedelic Sunshine Pop From The 1960s (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                    An exclusive vinyl product curated for Record Store Day 2024, this 2LP features wonderful and weird nuggets from the summers of love of the 1960s, from bubblegum gems to psych freakbeats. A cratediggers paradise featuring vanishingly rare and in demand out of print jewels from the likes of The Ivy League, Velvet Fogg, The Uglys, alongside stars such as The Kinks, The Small Faces and more.

                                                    Various Artists

                                                    Psyche France Vol 9 (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                      Volume 9 of the French psych rock series

                                                      Various Artists

                                                      Lost In Translation (Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack) (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                        Lost In Translation (Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack) was the soundtrack to Sofia Coppola's Academy Award winning movie of the same name including Kevin Shields, Air, Death in Vegas, My Bloody Valentine Squarepusher and The Jesus and Mary Chain. This deluxe edition includes a bonus LP curated by original supervisor Brian Reitzell featuring additional tracks included in the film (but not on the original soundtrack) from Peaches, The Chemical Brothers and more as well as the karaoke tracks from the famous scene in the film.

                                                        Various Artists

                                                        Pale Shades Of Grey: Heavy Psychedelic Ballads & Dirges 1969-1976 (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                          Various Artists

                                                          Rebirth 10 Selected By Larry Heard Aka Mr. Fingers (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                            Various Artists

                                                            The Bristol Roots Explosion (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                              Various Artists

                                                              The Power Of The Heart: A Tribute To Lou Reed (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                                Various Artists

                                                                Nashville Goes Fuzz (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                                  Various Artists

                                                                  Hillbillies In Hell: Whiskey Is The Devil (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                                    Various Artists

                                                                    Penrose Showcase Vol.II (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                                      Various Artists

                                                                      The Endless Coloured Ways: The Songs Of Nick Drake - The Singles Collection (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                                        ‘The Endless Coloured Ways’ is a collection of songs by legendary singer/ songwriter, Nick Drake, performed and recorded by over 30 incredible artists from a range of different backgrounds, genres, age groups and audiences. 

                                                                        From Fontaines D.C to Guy Garvey, and Aurora to Feist, each artist has offered their own incredible take on a timeless classic.

                                                                        This RSD exclusive 7" Singles Boxset includes eleven tracks across six 7" singles from the original campaign and housed in a brand new exclusive and limited edition collector's box, including an exclusive double sided pullout poster insert Record Store Day UK exclusive for 2024.

                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                        Single I
                                                                        Fontaines DC - 'Cello Song
                                                                        Let's Eat Grandma - From
                                                                        The Morning
                                                                        Single II
                                                                        Mike Lindsay Featuring
                                                                        Guy Garvey - Saturday Sun
                                                                        Katherine Priddy - I Think
                                                                        They're Leaving Me Behind
                                                                        Single III
                                                                        David Gray - Place To Be
                                                                        Stick In The Wheel - Parasite
                                                                        Single IV
                                                                        Bombay Bicycle Club & The Staves - Road
                                                                        Karine Polwart & Kris Drever - Northern Sky
                                                                        Single V
                                                                        Emeli Sandé - One Of These Things First
                                                                        John Grant - Day Is Done
                                                                        Single VI
                                                                        Nick Drake - Tomorrow Is A Long Time (Bob Dylan Cover)

                                                                        Various Artists

                                                                        Soul Jazz Records Presents PUNK 45: Kill The Hippies! Kill Yourself! - The American Nation Destroys Its Young: Underground Punk In The United States Of America, 1973-1980 (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                                          Soul Jazz Records’ new 10th anniversary one-off limited-edition heavyweight special-edition orange coloured vinyl pressing (+ download code) exclusively for Record Store Day 2024 of their long out of print ‘Punk 45: Kill the Hippies! Kill Yourself!’

                                                                          Soul Jazz Records’ debut ‘Punk 45’ album charts the rise of underground punk across the United States of America in the years 1973-1980.

                                                                          This album is fully remastered, relicensed with new tracks exclusively for RSD 24 and includes new tracks from Iggy & The Stooges, Nervous Eaters, Angry Samoans and more.

                                                                          The ‘Punk 45’ album features a collection of seminal, classic, obscure and rare punk and proto-punk 45 singles from the likes of Electric Eels, The Pagans, The Deadbeats, The Randoms, The Lewd and many more – a lightning-rod journey across the states of America: Cleveland, Detroit, Los Angeles, Akron, New Orleans, Philadelphia – tracing the rise of punk music in these various towns and cities.

                                                                          The album comes complete with extensive text, biographies on each of the bands, exclusive photos and original record artwork.

                                                                          Various Artists

                                                                          A Tribute To NEU! (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                                            Their influence is widespread, international, continued. NEU! paved the road ahead, created a model of forward propulsion away from hidebound rock cliches. Which is why the NEU! Tribute volume is so especially appropriate. They show how much there is for subsequent generations to unpack in NEU!, how much is buried, implied in their sound.

                                                                            And so, The National pull back and reveal the latent colours, rhythmic potentials and mental freeways of ‘Im Gluck’. Fink honours the beautiful, lapping waterscape of ‘Weissensee’. Mogwai and Man Man acknowledge the road much travelled laid by ‘Super’. Alexis Taylor’s ‘4+1 = 5’, enhances Rother´s melancholia on ‘Wave Mother’ while Stephen Morris and Gabe Gurnsey’s remix of ‘Hallogallo’ is acid-tipped, machinic, dripping with robot sweat. Yann Tiersen’s remix of ‘Lieber Honig’ plunges deep down into the waters atop which it originally floated, Idles tear up ‘Negativland’ inside out, exposes and rearranges its tangled wires and workings. Finally Guerilla Toss’s ‘Zum Herz’ and They Hate Change’s version of ‘After Eight’ are salutes from a band whose members were unborn in NEU!’s heyday. NEU!, für immer. NEU! forever.

                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                            Im Glück (The National Remix) - NEU!
                                                                            Weissensee (Fink Version) - NEU!, Fink
                                                                            Super (Mogwai Remix) - NEU!
                                                                            4+1=5 - NEU!, Alexis Taylor
                                                                            Hallogallo (Stephen Morris And Gabe Gurnsey Remix) - NEU!
                                                                            Lieber Honig (Yann Tiersen Remix) - NEU!, Yann Tiersen
                                                                            Super (Man Man Remix) - NEU!, Man Man
                                                                            Negativland (Idles Negative Space Rework) - NEU!
                                                                            Zum Herz - Guerilla Toss, NEU!
                                                                            After Eight (They Hate Change Cover) - NEU!, They Hate Change

                                                                            Various Artists

                                                                            Soul Jazz Records Presents 300% DYNAMITE! Ska, Soul, Rocksteady, Funk And Dub In Jamaica (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                                                              Special new 25th anniversary edition of this most popular and highly-acclaimed of all Soul Jazz Records' Dynamite! series - 300% Dynamite is jam-packed with reggae tunes that crossedover to become dancefloor hits and are 100% guaranteed to rock any party.

                                                                              Out of print for the last 15 years, this new edition is being released in a one-off limited-edition heavyweight special-edition yellow coloured vinyl pressing + download code exclusively for Record Store Day 2024.

                                                                              This album is fully remastered, relicensed and with new tracks exclusively for RSD 24.

                                                                              Wayne Smith's booming anthem ‘Sleng Teng’, Althea & Donna's worldwide hit 'Uptown Top Ranking', Sister Nancy's classic ‘Bam Bam’, Augustus Pablo, Lee Perry - it's all here as ‘300% Dynamite’ joins the dots between reggae, jazz, funk, dub and soul.

                                                                              Various Artists

                                                                              Soul Jazz Records Presents STUDIO ONE RUDE BOY (RSD24 EDITION)

                                                                                THIS IS A RECORD STORE DAY 2024 EXCLUSIVE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE INSTORE ON SATURDAY APRIL 20TH ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS, LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON.

                                                                                IF THERE ARE ANY REMAINING COPIES THEY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT 8PM ON MONDAY APRIL 22ND.

                                                                                Soul Jazz Records’ new 18th anniversary one-off limited-edition heavyweight special-edition red and cyan coloured vinyl pressing (+ download code) exclusively for Record Store Day 2024 of their long out of print classic release ‘Studio One Rude Boy’. This album is fully remastered and relicensed for RSD 24.

                                                                                From the early days of Bob Marley and The Wailers (whose striking sharp-suited Rude Boy style appears on the front cover) through to the classic 1970s Jamaican films ‘The Harder They Come’ and ‘Rockers’, Rude Boys have been synonymous with Jamaican Reggae culture.

                                                                                This Jamaican Rude Boy anti-establishment attitude and stylish attire was later adopted by bands such as The Clash (in the film Rude Boy) as well as The Specials, Madness, Selector and others in the Two-Tone era that swept across the UK at the end of the 1970s.

                                                                                The album features classic tracks from Studio One featuring Jamaica’s finest singers and groups such as The Wailers, John Holt, the Wailing Souls and Dennis Brown alongside super-rare hard-to-find tracks from artists such as Mr Foundation, Dudley Sibley and Jim Brown.

                                                                                Driving Ska and Rocksteady rhythms, classic singers, killer horn lines, great Rude Boy themed-songs, all recorded under Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd’s supervision at the legendary Studio One.

                                                                                With musical backing comes from the legendary in-house bands – The Skatalites, The Sound Dimension, Soul Vendors and Soul Defenders – this is rightly one of the most in-demand Studio One releases that Soul Jazz Records have ever released.

                                                                                Various Artists

                                                                                The Power Of The Heart: A Tribute To Lou Reed

                                                                                  It goes without saying that the legendary Lou Reed was a true rock ’n’ roll pioneer. From The Velvet Underground’s debut in 1967 all the way through the end of his days, Reed sang truth from his heart. He lived life to the limit—and then some. The Power of the Heart is a tribute to Reed’s freedom of expression with covers spanning his groundbreaking years with the Velvets into his majestic solo career. Each track is a glorious extension of the Rock ’n’ Roll Animal’s soul, ever adventurous and avant-garde. The Power of the Heart: A Tribute to Lou Reed kicks off with a legend in his own right, Keith Richards, reimagining the Velvets’ classic, “I’m Waiting for the Man.” Richards’ rendition instantly invites you on board this unforgettable ride.

                                                                                  In stark contrast, “Perfect Day” is somehow even more melancholy than the original given the Rufus Wainwright treatment, featuring sparse fingerpicking and gentle harmonies. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts deliver a version of “I’m So Free” that would have even Lou rockin’ in his grave. It’s thrilling to hear these songs reinterpreted and sung by such heavyweights; you can even hear as Lucinda Williams channels the spirit of Lou with her take on “Legendary Hearts.”

                                                                                  Other tracks include a punk-drunk, loved-up duet by real-life lovers Angel Olsen & Maxim Ludwig with “I Can’t Stand It,” and Rickie Lee Jones’ reimagining of “Walk on the Wild Side,” both whimsical and enticing with her whispery vocals, stripped-down percussion, and a piano fit for a late-night lounge. This tribute album truly defies genre, but its throughline, in the end, is its heart: a deeply thoughtful collection of songs that shaped a generation, each paying homage to a man whose body of work still sings.

                                                                                  “To me, Lou stood out. The real deal! Something important to American music and to ALL MUSIC! I miss him and his dog.” – Keith Richards.

                                                                                  “Lou seemed fearless to me, like he’d rather die than be a people-pleaser. I took inspiration from that.” – Rosanne Cash.

                                                                                  “Lou Reed is my earliest influence, my introduction to punk rock, and the soundtrack to the beginning of my romance with Maxim.” – Angel Olsen.

                                                                                  “Lou Reed has been gone now for many years. He’s one of the few people whom I miss as much now as when he left. There are so many instances where I wonder what he would say or what he would think. His general aura would always lend something really unique to the room. Thank God he left his great music and recordings. His personality is sorely missed. Love you, Lou.” – Rufus Wainwright.


                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                  I'm Waiting For The Man - Keith Richards
                                                                                  I Can't Stand It - Maxim Ludwig & Angel Olsen
                                                                                  Perfect Day - Rufus Wainwright
                                                                                  I'm So Free - Joan Jett And The Blackhearts
                                                                                  Sally Can't Dance - Bobby Rush
                                                                                  Walk On The Wild Side - Rickie Lee Jones
                                                                                  I Love You, Suzanne - The Afghan Whigs
                                                                                  Coney Island Baby - Mary Gauthier
                                                                                  Legendary Hearts - Lucinda Williams
                                                                                  New Sensations - Automatic
                                                                                  Magician - Rosanne Cash
                                                                                  The Power Of The Heart (bonus Track Cd Only) - Brogan Bentley

                                                                                  Various Artists

                                                                                  Brown Acid: The Eighteenth Trip

                                                                                    EIGHTEEN AND I LIKE IT… if you survived trips 1-17 with one tiny speck of psychedelic sunshine intact, Brown Acid The 18th Trip will be your coming of age nightmare. Vintage underground '70s hard rock, coming at you from bizarre angles, local scene wasteland America when everybody was out for themselves and the drugs went bleak. The guitars kill, the attitude is twisted, even the sex is headed down the wrong road. Real people, no compromise, pure and potent. Get stoked, take the 18th Trip and know that the artists will get paid for pulverizing your soul!

                                                                                    "People… are you ready?, 'cause the music now is getting so heavy"… Back Jack out of St. Louis, Missouri in 1974 launch our trip with "Bridge Waters Dynamite". It's an invocation to rock flashing on Mark Farner whooping up a Grand Funk crowd, then getting to the point quickly with berserk guitar assaults. Heavy riff with power chord stalks beneath as you take their advice… get loose and blow up the past.

                                                                                    Smokin' Buku Band dropped my jaw with the audacious track "Hot Love" coming on like some fractured fever dream burlesque of Led Zep moves out of Hollywood in 1980. Swooping elongated vocals above, a total Zep chord move at the end of each verse. Writer/producer Steve Shauger aka Shag Stevens gets a brilliantly messed up sound quality here, the ideal polar opposite of slick. The extended guitar break is an epitome of serendipitously crude virtuosity, simply outrageous!

                                                                                    Coming at you from way outta left field is "Moby Shark" by Atlantis, a hilarious and strange Baltimore pre-punk vibed dose of D.I.Y. meets hard rock. Lon Talbot is the mastermind, the flip side of this impossibly rare Mekon Records label single was featured in an obscure 1978 B-movie titled "The Alien Factor". Follow the lyrics closely, when the ominous jaws jaws jaws start coming after you you you… the song's big hook is so preposterously catchy the shark attack feels like good news. Inquiring minds should know that the band formerly known as Atlantis can now be found by searching for the Lon Talbot Group!

                                                                                    Tommy Stuart and the Rubberband's "Peeking Through Your Window" from 1970 opens with a spooky organ riff, slips into a gushy fuzz/organ groove akin to "Mustache In Your Face” by Pretty. The singer creates downright creepy vibes,

                                                                                    a stalker peeking through the girl's mind like a peeping Tom at the window up to no good. The lyrics evoke a disturbing scenario. Tommy Stuart also made a strange LP titled Hound Dog Man in 1977 and some terrific rare garage singles under the names Magnificent Seven and The Omen & Their Love in the mid '60s.

                                                                                    Nothing better than an angry two chord guitar attack with cowbell to set the stage for this rant about getting "Ripped Off" by love. Taken from their rare 1977 LP on Dynamite Records, Chicago Triangle was Marvey Esparza, Dave Guereca, Jose 'Tarr' Perez and Robert Aguilera. They unleash such strong brain-scrubbing wah wah frenzy in the guitar break here that it seems to perversely mock it's own intensity! Like I said, Brown Acid the 18th Trip comes at you from all kinds of uncanny angles.

                                                                                    Damnation of Adam Blessing out of Cleveland, Ohio unleashed a stone killer psychedelic hard rock classic "Cookbook" in the late '60s, this track "Nightmare" from 1973 has them cooking again at full power. A different singer, name change to Damnation and then Glory, unleashing a deadly dose of dark progressive heavy rock drama peaking when spooky 'oooo-wa-oooo' background vocals emerge during a bizarre spoken bit. It unfolds like a mini-epic and includes some remarkably brutal guitar and turbulent organ, too.

                                                                                    "Swing your sword, all aboard… bid farewell to the dreamer" Dalquist exclaims. Cynical view of human nature, idealism is over, war is coming, it always does. Opens with a cold menacing riff and atmosphere reminiscent of "Synthezoid Heartbreak" by Maya. Mournful despondent vocals ride an insistent churning groove, gnarly guitar break moves into free noise territory. This rare track is from a local various artists benefit album titled Kangaroo Jam issued for the Waco Family Abuse Center in Texas circa 1980.

                                                                                    The Pawnbrokers "Realize" is prime proto heavy rock emerging out of psychedelic garage roots in 1968 Fargo, North Dakota. Unusual arrangement, terrific sustain guitar tones like on the first Blue Cheer LP, even a rip on Hendrix "Manic Depression" with unison voice and guitar ascent near the end. They made three 45s and were active from '65 to '69. Hats off to Blake English, Kent Richey, Paul Rogne and Steve Harrison, you nailed it in just a hair over two minutes! As pure and creative as the original psychedelic garage hard rock gets.

                                                                                    Parchment Farm from Union, Missouri gigged with the likes of ZZ Top and Foghat back in the day and unleashed the amazing "Songs Of The Dead" in 1971. Primitive riff/chord pattern dosed with some funky prog moves, sky turning black, 'is this heaven or hell' type disoriented confusion… may as well grab your guitar and sing songs to the dead. Robert 'Ace' Williams on bass, Paul Cockrum on guitar, Gary Reed on keys and Micky Waterman on drums, replacing Mike Dulany (R.I.P.) Cool that they use the Blue Cheer misspelling from Vincebus Eruptum for the band name!

                                                                                    Ominous organ, thick minimalist fuzz riff, funky psychedelic wah wah flashes and freaky sex combine in one twisted dance titled "Rockin' Chair" by Brothers Of The Ghetto. Out of Chicago in 1975 with some Santana atmospherics and a delicious fuzz wah screamin' guitar break, the groove is highlighted by an off the wall vocal which sounds eerily detached in a subtly sleazy way. Rene Maxwell is the writer of this hard-rock boogie-down hybrid straight out of the twilight zone. It was issued on Ghetto, a subsidiary of the peculiar Kiderian label that released the Creme Soda LP. Now that your head is totally skewered, go Back Jack and play side one again! (Words by Paul Major).

                                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                                    SIDE A
                                                                                    Back Jack - Bridge Waters Dynamite
                                                                                    St. Louis, Missouri 1974

                                                                                    The Smokin' Buku Band - Hot Love
                                                                                    Hollywood, California 1980

                                                                                    Atlantis - Moby Shark
                                                                                    Baltimore, Maryland 1975

                                                                                    Tommy Stuart & The Rubberband - Peeking Through Your Window
                                                                                    Tuscaloosa, Alabama 1970

                                                                                    The Chicago Triangle - Ripped Off
                                                                                    Chicago, Illinois 1977

                                                                                    SIDE B
                                                                                    Parchment Farm - Songs Of The Dead
                                                                                    Union, Missouri 1971

                                                                                    Glory (Damnation Of Adam Blessing) - Nightmare
                                                                                    Cleveland, Ohio 1973

                                                                                    Dalquist - Farewell To The Dreamer
                                                                                    Waco, Texas 1980

                                                                                    The Pawnbrokers - Realize
                                                                                    Fargo, North Dakota 1968

                                                                                    Brothers Of The Ghetto – Rockin' Chair
                                                                                    Chicago, Illinois 1975

                                                                                    Various Artists

                                                                                    REACH

                                                                                      A post-modern mixtape of 12 microgenres created by The Numero Group. Bending the rules of the compilation with a selection of songs bound by their soaring spirit and adventurous approach, REACH is inspirational living for algorithmic times. The only LP guaranteed to save your life during humanity’s apocalyptic demise.

                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                      1. Lenny White - Enchanted Pool Suite: Prelude & Part 1
                                                                                      2. Masumi Hara - To Live In The Sea
                                                                                      3. Alex Johnson - The Kiss
                                                                                      4. LaRhonda LeGette - Thou Art With Me
                                                                                      5. Ascending Wave - Modulation Del Sol
                                                                                      6. A.R.T. Wilson - Past Life Regression
                                                                                      7. John D. Curnow - Wisconsin Bird Songs
                                                                                      8. Calvin Keys - Touch
                                                                                      9. Suse Millemann - Open Heart-Hawk Belly
                                                                                      10. Batang Frisco - Myth
                                                                                      11. Bob Siebert - Rain
                                                                                      12. Reach - Gold Dust Twins

                                                                                      Various Artists

                                                                                      Red Hot & Ra - The Magic City (Deluxe Edition)

                                                                                        The Magic City is the third album in the Red Hot & Ra series - This entire album was imagined, produced & curated by Meshell Ndegeocello - The album is a features Marshall Allen, Immanuel Wilkins, Deantoni Parks, Pink Siifu, Stuart Bogie and Justin Hicks

                                                                                        It is a dreamlike strange & soulful interpretation of Sun Ra's composition, This record follows Ndegeocello's 2023 album The Omnichord Real Book, named the #1 jazz album of the year by NPR and nominated for Best Alternative Jazz Grammy.

                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                        1. Solipsistic Panacea (Black Antiques)
                                                                                        2. Departure Guide Of The 7 Sisters
                                                                                        3. Bedlam Blues
                                                                                        4. #9 Venus The Living Myth
                                                                                        5. El- Soul The Companion, Traveler
                                                                                        6. LQ1TY - 29 Years
                                                                                        7. Yet Differently Not- Mars Hall All (in)
                                                                                        8. Reproductive Manatee - Sunny Said Up!
                                                                                        9. The World Of Shadow

                                                                                        Super Spicy's Super Spicy Recipe series is back with a sixth mouthwatering offering and once again it's a super hot outing of party-ready house and disco sounds. First up is the irresistibly colourful disco charm of Birdee with the freewheeling 'Underground' and its groove-infused piano. Label boss Monsieur Van Pratt then adds his own spin to a rare groove classic with a lung-busting soul vocal and Pato Watson is in edit mode as he tweaks 'Ella Fue' to perfection. Italian don Paul Older brings some funky jazz fusion sounds to his steamy 'Turkish Lights, C. Da Afro keeps it a party with his 'Nothing But The Funk' and Mexican Juan Soto slips into a more deep and loved-up funk-house vibe on 'All Is Full Of Love'.

                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                        Birdee - Underground
                                                                                        Monsieur Van Pratt - My Love For You
                                                                                        Pato Watson - Ella Fue
                                                                                        Paul Older - Turkish Lights
                                                                                        C Da Afro - Nothing But The Funk
                                                                                        Juan Soto - All Is Full Of Love

                                                                                        Various Artists

                                                                                        Under The Bridge 2

                                                                                          Under The Bridge 2 is the sequel to the celebrated 2022 compilation album that reunited groups and songwriters who had once recorded for cult label Sarah Records. The new album showcases the continuing creativity of a special group of musicians who have never rested on their laurels.

                                                                                          Bigger and more expansive than the first album, Under the Bridge 2 is a double LP, containing twenty brand new tracks. There is a huge range of material here, from intense, dark chamber pop to dense shoegaze to out-and-out indiepop. Exciting new groups are unveiled: The Gentle Spring (a new project by Michael Hiscock of The Field Mice); Vetchinsky Settings (a collaboration between Mark Tranmer and James Hackett of The Orchids); and Mystic Village (which features new songs by Robert Cooksey of The Sea Urchins).

                                                                                          You will also see familiar starry names like Even As We Speak, The Orchids and Secret Shine - bands whose line-ups have remained mostly unchanged since the 1990s. And there are established bands who didn’t appear on the first album but are now represented – bands like Action Painting! and The Hit Parade.

                                                                                          Most of the tracks are exclusive and unreleased: there’s the first new song from The Catenary Wires since 2021, a brand new fizzbomb from Jetstream Pony, a haunting instrumental from GNAC.

                                                                                          The emphasis of Under The Bridge is on the new. The bands’ shared history means they have a shared aesthetic, even a shared ethos – they all believe that the future is more important than the past. They are as independent and as uncompromising as ever, but they are still uncynical - and still excited about what Pop Music can be.

                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                          The Gentle Spring - Dodge The Rain (Previously In The Field Mice)
                                                                                          Action Painting! - Just Who Are The Cockleshell Heroes?
                                                                                          The Catenary Wires - Alone Tonight (Previously In Heavenly)
                                                                                          The Hit Parade - Apple Tree
                                                                                          Jetstream Pony - Look Alive! (Previously In Aberdeen)
                                                                                          Soundwire - Everything Is Real (Previously In The Sweetest Ache)
                                                                                          Leaf Mosaic - The Branch Line (Previously In The Springfields)
                                                                                          Secret Shine - Captivate This Broken Love
                                                                                          Even As We Speak - Beauty, You Will Break Us All
                                                                                          GNAC – Double Ninth (Previously In St Christopher)
                                                                                          Tufthunter – Chemistry (Previously In Heavenly)
                                                                                          Useless Users - In This, The House Of The Solitary Bees (Previously In Action Painting! & Secret Shine)
                                                                                          The Orchids - A Final Love Song
                                                                                          Wandering Summer - Wake The Silver Dancing Waves (Previously In Boyracer)
                                                                                          Mystic Village - Open Your Eyes (Previously In The Sea Urchins)
                                                                                          Boyracer - Unknown Frequencies
                                                                                          Robert Sekula – Pamela (Previously In Fourteen Iced Bears)
                                                                                          Vetchinsky Settings - Laugh While You Can (Previously In The Orchids & St Christopher)
                                                                                          St Christopher - Burnout ’23
                                                                                          Sepiasound - June In Her Eyes (Previously In Blueboy) 

                                                                                          Various Artists

                                                                                          ALFA/YEN Records 1980-1987: Techno Pop And Other Electronic Adventures In Tokyo (LITA Exclusive)

                                                                                            Recording technology was completely revolutionized in the 80s by the multitrack recorder, with the popularity of 24-channel SSL consoles sweeping the world. Japanese pop music created during this wave of digital improvement is now recognized worldwide as ""City Pop."" Techno Pop was another offshoot born of the same revolution.

                                                                                            Precise, computer-controlled beats produced by groups like Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) introduced a different type of sound to the masses. By now, these works have been brought into the international limelight and continue to be a major influence on today's music.

                                                                                            At the center of Tokyo’s Techno Pop scene was ALFA/YEN Records. The label left behind an impressive body of work, but much of it wasn't made widely available... until now!

                                                                                            This new, definitive compilation focuses on the music archives of the YEN Records catalog, available for the first time exclusively at Light in the Attic. This is a true celebration of Japan's Techno Pop scene of the 80s, reissued with the intent that future generations, internationally, will be able to discover, enjoy, and appreciate ALFA/YEN and its significant contributions to the sonic landscape of the 80s and beyond.


                                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                                            1. SEOUL MUSIC - YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA
                                                                                            2. ZOOT KOOK - SANDII
                                                                                            3. Sakisaka To Momonai No Gokigen Ikaga One Two Three - You An’ Me Orgasmus Orchestra
                                                                                            4. Drip Dry Eyes - Yukihiro Takahashi
                                                                                            5. SUKI-SUKI-DAISUKI - Jun Togawa
                                                                                            6. Parallelisme - Miharu Koshi
                                                                                            7. Bikkuri Party No Theme - Haruomi Hosono & Yukihiro Takahashi
                                                                                            8. Sakasa Kenjin Eagas - Apogee & Perigee
                                                                                            9. Yumemiru Yakusoku - Haruomi Hosono
                                                                                            10. ROCK - Hajime Tachibana
                                                                                            11. Riot In Lagos - Ryuichi Sakamoto
                                                                                            12. Radarman - Jun Togawa
                                                                                            13. Platonic - Haruomi Hosono
                                                                                            14. BEAT THE RAP- Super Eccentric Theater
                                                                                            15. Rap Phenomena - YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA
                                                                                            16. LEXINGTON QUEEN - Ryuichi Sakamoto
                                                                                            17. Chanel No #5 No On The Rock - Sheena
                                                                                            18. Beach Girl - TESTPATTERN
                                                                                            19. FLASHBACK - Yukihiro Takahashi
                                                                                            20. Automne Dans Un Miroir - Tamao Koike
                                                                                            21. Ascending - INTERIOR

                                                                                            Various Artists

                                                                                            Eccentric Soul: Consolidated Productions Vol. 1

                                                                                              Operating in the farthest margins of L.A.’s cutthroat music business from 1961-1991, Mel Alexander’s Consolidated Productions was among the longest running Black-owned independent record conglomerates of the 20th century. Caught up in a confusing web of imprints— including Ajax, Angel Town, Car-A-Mel, Emanuel, and Kris—this first volume gathers 28 smoldering R&B cuts by the likes of Lee Harvey, B.B.Carter, Marilyn Calloway, Del Reys, Deb Tones, De Velles, Gene Russell ’s Trio, Jimmy “Preacher” Ellis, and Ty Karim. Remastered from the original 1 /4” tapes, Consolidated Productions Vol. I includes carefully researched annotation, discography, and photographs from a vital producer.

                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                              1. James Foster & The L.A. Untouchables - The Time Has Come
                                                                                              2. The Del-Reys - Don’t You Know
                                                                                              3. The L.A Untouchables - Money Man
                                                                                              4. Spider Walker - I’m Mad
                                                                                              5. The Del-Reys - Walk Proud
                                                                                              6. Billy Williams - So Called Friend (Oh! What A Friend)
                                                                                              7. Ty Karim - Lighten Up Baby
                                                                                              8. B.B. Carter - Cool It Baby
                                                                                              9. Marilyn Calloway & The 4-Silvertones - My Lover
                                                                                              10. Deb Tones & The Del-Reys - Knock On Wood
                                                                                              11.The De Velles - Misery
                                                                                              12. Ann Stacy - Don’t You Fool Me
                                                                                              13. B.B. Carter - Leave Me Alone
                                                                                              14. Marilyn Calloway & The 4-Silvertones - Shut Up (Demo)
                                                                                              15. Jimmy “Preacher” Ellis -(C’mon) Dance To The Drumbeat
                                                                                              16. The LA Untouchables- Acey Deucey
                                                                                              17. Gene Russell’s Trio - Doin’ The Snake Hips
                                                                                              18. The De Velles - Let’s Do The Hunch
                                                                                              19. Gene Russell’s Trio - Jet Set
                                                                                              20. Dynamic Duo And The Penguiness - Turkey Trot
                                                                                              21. Gene Russell’s Trio - Foggy Bottom)
                                                                                              22. Lee Harvey - Only True Love
                                                                                              23. Lee Harvey - Need Of Love
                                                                                              24. Lee Jones - I Got To See My Baby
                                                                                              25. Lee Harvey - Prove It
                                                                                              26. Lee Harvey And The L.A. Untouchables - My Assurance
                                                                                              27. Lee Harvey And The L.A. Untouchables - If I’m Dreaming
                                                                                              28. Lee Harvey - False Pride

                                                                                              Various Artists

                                                                                              Think I'm Going Weird: Original Artefacts From The British Psychedelic Scene 1966-68 - 2024 Repress

                                                                                                A definitive overview of the British psychedelic scene, an epic five - CD/book set that includes more than 50 minutes of previously unreleased music from the halcyon period 1966 - 68.

                                                                                                Including the major acts of the era ( The Who, Traffic, Small Faces, The Move, Procol Harum, Incredible String Band, Family, Crazy World of Arthur Brown etc), ‘Think I'm Going Weird: Original Artefacts From The British Psychedelic Scene 1966 - 68’ features many bands who also played London's underground dungeons during the Summer Of Love.

                                                                                                Featuring studio demos from the likes of Tintern Abbey, The Soft Machine, Mabel Greer's Toyshop, Genesis, Mandrake Paddle Steamer, Dantalian's Chariot and others plus numerous cult 45s ( July, Caleb, Vamp, Blossom Toes, Sweet Feeling , etc) and fascinating album cuts from such scene stalwarts as T omorrow, Fairport Convention, Kaleidoscope, The Deviants and Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera .

                                                                                                Perhaps most enticingly of all, the collection includes a number of hitherto - unknown recordings by bands who are only now gaining their first public exposure including Eyes Of Blond, Tinsel Arcade, Crystal Ship (whose contribution features lyrics from Pete Brown ) and the semi - mythical 117 , such a legendary name from the era's handbills and posters that they even had a UK psych fanzine named after them in the ‘90s.

                                                                                                A dazzling feat of licensing and research, ‘Think I'm Going Weird...’ comes in a 60 - page A5 book format with 25,000 - word track - by - track annotation with some extraordinary and rare photos and memorabilia.

                                                                                                For anyone even remotely interested in British psychede lia, it's simply an essential purchase.

                                                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                DISC ONE:
                                                                                                1 THINK I’M GOING WEIRD – Art
                                                                                                2 MY CLOWN (single Mix) – July
                                                                                                3 THE VIEW – Gary Walker & The Rain
                                                                                                4 UTTERLY SIMPLE – Traffic
                                                                                                5 A WOMAN OF DISTINCTION – Caleb
                                                                                                6 LIKE THE SUN, LIKE THE FIRE – Simon Dupree & The Big Sound
                                                                                                7 LAZY OLD SUN (alternative Version, Stereo) – The Kinks
                                                                                                8 PLASTIC DAFFODILS – Atlanta Roots
                                                                                                9 PSYCHEDELIA – Ron Geesin
                                                                                                10 DREAM STARTS – Elmer Gantry’s Velvet Opera
                                                                                                11 TELL ME WHAT YOU SEE IN ME – Strawbs
                                                                                                12 FUNNIEST GIG – Manfred Mann
                                                                                                13 SUNNY CELLOPHANE SKIES – The Status Quo
                                                                                                14 MRS GRUNDY – Plastic Penny
                                                                                                15 BUFFALO BILLYCAN – Apple
                                                                                                16 CHARLES BROWN – Sweet Feeling
                                                                                                17 ROSIE CAN’T FLY – Sleepy
                                                                                                18 I KNOW, SHE BELIEVES – The Picadilly Line
                                                                                                19 THE LOBSTER – Fairport Convention
                                                                                                20 YELLOW BRICK ROAD – The Mindbenders
                                                                                                21 THE STORY OF DAVID – Granny’s Intentions
                                                                                                22 THE DEVIL RIDES OUT – Icarus
                                                                                                23 IS ANYBODY HOME? – The Mirage
                                                                                                24 WHY – Eyes Of Blond*
                                                                                                *previously Unreleased

                                                                                                DISC TWO:
                                                                                                1 WORLD WAR III – Dantalian’s Chariot
                                                                                                2 SEE THROUGH WINDOWS – Family
                                                                                                3 SALAD DAYS (ARE HERE AGAIN) – Procol Harum
                                                                                                4 THE TRUTH IS PLAIN TO SEE – Freedom
                                                                                                5 SUN SING – Force Four
                                                                                                6 MR SMALL THE WATCH REPAIRER MAN – Kaleidoscope
                                                                                                7 IMAGE BLOWN OUT – Genesis
                                                                                                8 LIFE IS JUST BEGINNING – The Creation
                                                                                                9 TAKING OUT TIME – The Spencer Davis Group
                                                                                                10 THAT MAN – Small Faces
                                                                                                11 YOU’RE HAUNTING ME – The Hi-Fis
                                                                                                12 MRS GILLESPIE’S REFRIGERATOR – Sands
                                                                                                13 PLEASE RETURN – Rust
                                                                                                14 LAST MINUTE – The Nashville Teens
                                                                                                15 ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER – The Alan Bown!
                                                                                                16 THE TOUCHABLES (ALL OF US) – Nirvana
                                                                                                17 HALLIFORD HOUSE – The Virgin Sleep
                                                                                                18 CATHERINE’S WHEEL – Denny Laine
                                                                                                19 GIRL IN THE MIRROR – Christopher Colt
                                                                                                20 ELEVATOR (single Mix) – Grapefruit
                                                                                                21 WORLD IN MY HEAD – Mike Stuart Span
                                                                                                22 UFO – Neo Maya
                                                                                                23 THE LAUGHING MAN – John Carter & Russ Alquist
                                                                                                24 FLOATIN’ – Vamp
                                                                                                25 LIFE DOES NOT SEEM WHAT IT SEEMS – Tinsel Arcade*
                                                                                                26 SCENE OF THE LEMON QUEEN – One Step Beyond*
                                                                                                *previously Unreleased

                                                                                                DISC THREE:
                                                                                                1 HAPPENINGS TEN YEARS TIME AGO – The Yardbirds
                                                                                                2 HAVE SOME MORE TEA – The Smoke
                                                                                                3 WALK UPON THE WATER – The Move
                                                                                                4 JABBERWOCK – Boeing Duveen And The Beautiful Soup
                                                                                                5 THE MAD HATTER’S SONG – The Incredible String Band
                                                                                                6 SHOPLIFTERS – Ivor Cutler Trio
                                                                                                7 LOOK OUT THERE’S A MONSTER COMING – The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band
                                                                                                8 SARA, CRAZY CHILD (extended German 45 Version) – John’s Children
                                                                                                9 BEYOND THE RISING SUN – Tyrannosaurus Rex
                                                                                                10 HEY GIRL – JP Sunshine
                                                                                                11 MR SUNSHINE (film Version) – Barclay James Harvest
                                                                                                12 TICK TOCK – Shyster
                                                                                                13 CHEADLE HEATH DELUSIONS – Felius Andromeda
                                                                                                14 THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY OF TIMOTHY CHASE – Tomorrow
                                                                                                15 THE BIRTHDAY – The Idle Race
                                                                                                16 HOW CAN WE HANG ON TO A DREAM? – The Moody Blues
                                                                                                17 YES IS A PLEASANT COUNTRY – Circus
                                                                                                18 SUMMER SUN SHINES – The Fresh Windows
                                                                                                19 THE BLUE MAN RUNS AWAY – Crystal Ship*
                                                                                                20 WHAT’S HAPPENING? – The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown
                                                                                                21 MOTHER’S MAGAZINE – Mother’s Pride*
                                                                                                22 FLYING MACHINE – Turquoise
                                                                                                23 IN THE PARK – The Cortinas
                                                                                                24 HUNG UP ON A DREAM – The Zombies
                                                                                                25 WE ARE THE MOLES PART 1 – The Moles
                                                                                                26 WE ARE THE MOLES PART 2 – The Moles
                                                                                                *previously Unreleased

                                                                                                DISC FOUR:
                                                                                                1 ARMENIA CITY IN THE SKY – The Who
                                                                                                2 FREDEREEK HERNANDO – One In A Million
                                                                                                3 FLOWERMAN – The Syn
                                                                                                4 I CAN HEAR COLOURS – The Motives
                                                                                                5 GREEN – The Lion & The Fish
                                                                                                6 I’M SO LOW (aka JET- PROPELLED PHOTOGRAPH) – The Soft Machine
                                                                                                7 JEANETTA – Mabel Greer’s Toyshop
                                                                                                8 COME OVER STRANGER – Canto
                                                                                                9 CHILDREN OF THE SUN (demo Version) – The Misunderstood
                                                                                                10 BROTHER CAN YOU SPARE A DIME – St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
                                                                                                11 (I’M SO) SAD – The Magic Mixture
                                                                                                12 YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE LOVE BABE – The Graham Bond Organisation
                                                                                                13 RUMBLE OF MERSEY SQUARE SOUTH – Wimple Winch
                                                                                                14 COSMIC TRIP – Third Ear Band
                                                                                                15 I BRING THE SUN – John Bryant
                                                                                                16 POLICE IS HERE – A New Generation
                                                                                                17 SPICKS AND SPECKS – The Bee Gees
                                                                                                18 DEATH OF THE SEASIDE – The Human Instinct
                                                                                                19 BOYS AND GIRLS TOGETHER – Friday’s Chyld*
                                                                                                20 CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE – Jason Crest
                                                                                                21 TOYMAKER’S SHOP – Louise
                                                                                                22 PLASTIC AEROPLANE – Medium Rare*
                                                                                                23 VENUSIAN MOONSHINE (live At Middle Earth) – 117*
                                                                                                *previously Unreleased

                                                                                                DISC FIVE:
                                                                                                1 PATH THROUGH THE FOREST – The Factory
                                                                                                2 FREEDOM FOR YOU – The Attack
                                                                                                3 WALKING THROUGH MY DREAMS – Pretty Things
                                                                                                4 DON’T GO ‘WAY LITTLE GIRL – The Shame
                                                                                                5 MY PRAYER – Tintern Abbey*
                                                                                                6 PHANTOM I – Jade Hexagram
                                                                                                7 COVER GIRL – Perfumed Garden
                                                                                                8 ROSE COLOURED GLASSES – The Tickle
                                                                                                9 AMY PEATE – The Orange Bicycle
                                                                                                10 DREAM IN MY MIND – Rupert’s People
                                                                                                11 SPIDER – Downliners Sect
                                                                                                12 WHAT ON EARTH (single Mix) – Blossom Toes
                                                                                                13 BUILDING UP A DREAM – The End
                                                                                                14 THE CAT – The Merseys
                                                                                                15 PANDEMONIUM SHADOW SHOW – Mandrake Paddle Steamer
                                                                                                16 WATERWAYS (demo Version) – East Of Eden
                                                                                                17 WHICH WAY – The Sorrows
                                                                                                18 BUN – The Deviants
                                                                                                19 ANOTHER VINCENT VAN GOGH – The 23rd Turnoff
                                                                                                20 SMILE AT THE SAD SUN – Champagne*
                                                                                                21 TALES OF BRAVE ULYSSES – The Zany Woodruff Operation*
                                                                                                22 SITTING ON A BLUNESTONE – Tales Of Justine
                                                                                                23 BRAIN – The Action
                                                                                                *previously Unreleased

                                                                                                Nu Groove continues to spotlight the artists that made the legendary NYC label a firm favourite of crate diggers then and now, with a series of their vital tracks re-edited by leading industry figures and choice selectors of today. ‘Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 5’ opens with ‘Fort Green House’ by Rheji Burrell under his N.Y. House’n Authority moniker, this Nu Groove classic edited by Berlin-based Arms & Legs label boss Daniel Steinberg. Italian duo Dirty Channels then step up to edit the Underground Kid’s 1989 release ‘Get Up’, before House of Peace’s Nu Groove outing ‘Such A Feeling’ is re-edited by Amsterdam favourite Dennis Quin. Closing out this eclectic release of gems, the legendary, GRAMMY award-winning production duo of Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon return, this time editing The Barnyard Orchestra’s 1991 favourite ‘Tasmanian Blues’.

                                                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                A1. N.Y. House’n Authority ‘Fort Green House’ (Daniel Steinberg Edit)
                                                                                                A2. Underground Kids ‘Get Up’ (Dirty Channels Edit)
                                                                                                B1. House Of Peace ‘Such A Feeling’ (Dennis Quin Edit)
                                                                                                B2. The Barnyard Orchestra ‘Tasmanian Blues (C’mon Women)’ (Honey

                                                                                                Various Artists

                                                                                                City Music Tokyo - Multiple

                                                                                                  A glorious 2x LP / 2x CD gatefold double album resplendent with OBIs featuring some of the best examples of, until recently, a very underrated genre. Now of course, it's the hippest sound around.

                                                                                                  Curated from the extensive Nippon Columbia catalogue by Japanese renaissance man Cunimondo Takiguchi, this compilation chronicles the hottest cuts from the most innovative originators of the City Pop genre.

                                                                                                  It's the best bits from 70s and 80s funk, soul, disco, AOR, R&B and Pop; Tokyo's tastiest cocktail. Add to this Gearbox's famed high production values and quality control, and you have an early contender for Compilation of 2024.

                                                                                                  "A deeply glamorous combination of penthouse glitz, exquisite studio smarts and razor-sharp musicianship...A glut of sophisticated pop pleasures" THE WIRE MAGAZINE, MARCH 2024.

                                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                  1. CARNATION - Edo River
                                                                                                  2. Yakushi Nakanishi - Futari Bun No Atsui Yume
                                                                                                  3. JADOES - STARDUST NIGHT
                                                                                                  4. Keiko Kimurai - Don't Call Me On The Phone
                                                                                                  5. Tomoki Kikuchi - Samugari
                                                                                                  6. Yumi Seino - Mayonaka No Denwa
                                                                                                  7. Takaki Horigome - Fuyu Kitari Naba
                                                                                                  8. Midori Hara - Spacewalk
                                                                                                  9. Emi Necozawa - Me Ni Mienai Mono
                                                                                                  10. Nanako Sato - Umi Ni Ukabu Piano
                                                                                                  11. Kyoko Furuya - Harumi Futo
                                                                                                  12. Escalators - Fly High
                                                                                                  13. Mitsuko Horie - Weekend Night
                                                                                                  14. Namihiko Ohmura - Moonlight, Starlight
                                                                                                  15. Chikako Ueno - Nostalgic Spaceman
                                                                                                  16. Hiroshi Sato - F.W.Y.

                                                                                                  The legendary partnership of NYC's disco godfather Tom Moulton and Philadelphia International Records has long been documented.
                                                                                                  A truly explosive collaboration that yielded endless classic tracks for dancers and deep listeners alike, Moulton seemed to be totally in tune with the label's output and the direction it should go in. Luckily we've been enjoying the fruits of this labour for the last 30+ years with a lot of these PIR classics becoming ingrained in the psyche of the modern day music fan as the building blocks of house music.

                                                                                                  Another stellar volume of what is an essential purchase for any disco lover. Featuring a host of legends from the height of the Philly era and beyond - Archie Bell & The Drells, People's Choice, Lou Rawls & Teddy Pendergrass are all graced by Tom Moulton's supreme ear on this special PIR reissue 2 x 12" that see's some all-time classics from the aforementioned artists in their full, unabridged, unedited disco glory. The selections on this EP are absolutely top-shelf, flawless in fact. One could argue that these are the 'definitive' versions of these anthems. Pure disco gold essentials. Anyone with even a passing interest in disco will most certainly need this record in their possession. 

                                                                                                  These tracks are fully licensed and reissued in conjunction with Tom Moulton and PIR and all relevant rights holders. Remastered from original source materials to the highest spec and pressed onto top quality vinyl.

                                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                  A1. Archie Bell & The Drells - Where Will You Go When The Party's Over (A Tom Moulton Mix) 
                                                                                                  B1. People's Choice - Jam, Jam, Jam (All Night Long) (A Tom Moulton Mix) 
                                                                                                  C1. Teddy Pendergrass - I Don't Love You Anymore (A Tom Moulton Mix) 
                                                                                                  D1. Lou Rawls - See You When I Git There (A Tom Moulton Mix) 

                                                                                                  Various Artists

                                                                                                  Soul Jazz Records Presents Studio One Down Beat Special: Expanded Edition

                                                                                                    Soul Jazz Records’ ‘Down Beat Special’ is a rollercoaster Greatest Hits ride through many of the alltime classic tunes hand-picked from across the mighty vaults of, without doubt, Jamaica’s finest ever record label and pioneering powerhouse of reggae music.

                                                                                                    Seminal tracks such as Michigan and Smiley’s ‘Nice Up The Dance’, Dawn Penn’s ‘No, No, No’, The Wailers’ ‘Simmer Down’, The Eternals’ ‘Queen of the Minstrels’… and on it goes. Non-stop big tunes - ‘Down Beat Special’ is an essential primer to Studio One Records.

                                                                                                    Originally released as a one-off pressing limited edition (long-since deleted) 7” box set, this new edition is fully remastered and expanded to a massive 18 rare and killer cuts from the Studio One empire.

                                                                                                    Featuring The Skatalites, Jackie Mittoo, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Horace Andy, Alton Ellis, Lone Ranger and many more, the album features rare and classic tracks throughout.

                                                                                                    Newly commissioned sleevenotes by Noel Hawks (History of the Jamaican Recording Industry) featuring a track by track historical and musical analysis, label scans and more added to this fantastic collection.

                                                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                    The Eternals - Queen Of The Minstrels
                                                                                                    Michigan And Smiley - Nice Up The Dance
                                                                                                    The Mad Lads - Ten To One
                                                                                                    Jackie Mittoo - Totally Together
                                                                                                    Horace Andy - Just Say Who
                                                                                                    The Skatalites - Addis Ababa
                                                                                                    Sugar Minott - Live Loving
                                                                                                    Lone Ranger - Can't Stand It
                                                                                                    Wailing Souls - I've Got A Burning Fire
                                                                                                    Bob Marley And The Wailers - Simmer Down
                                                                                                    Dub Specialist - Hooligan
                                                                                                    Alton Ellis - Your Heart Is Gonna Pay
                                                                                                    Roland Alphonso - Do It Good
                                                                                                    Wailing Souls - You Should Have Known
                                                                                                    Dawn Penn - No No No 
                                                                                                    Freddie McKay - You'll Be Sorry
                                                                                                    Alton Ellis - We Need Love
                                                                                                    Cornel Campbell - Best To Be Free

                                                                                                    Various Artists

                                                                                                    Northern Soul Classics

                                                                                                      A 2LP compilation featuring 42 of the world’s most supreme Northern Soul anthems.

                                                                                                      An essential collection for any fan of great timeless music, this compilation celebrates the dance movement that emerged in Northern England and the Midlands in the early 1970s. Be transported back to the swinging sounds of Northern Soul, featuring the soulful classics from Gloria Jones, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Dusty Springfield and Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons.


                                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                      SIDE A:
                                                                                                      1. Gloria Jones - Tainted Love
                                                                                                      2. Frank Wilson - Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)
                                                                                                      3. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Going To A Go-Go
                                                                                                      4. The Supremes - Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart
                                                                                                      5. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Nowhere To Run
                                                                                                      6. Barbara Randolph - I Got A Feelin'
                                                                                                      7. The Flirtations - Nothing But A Heartache
                                                                                                      8. Brenda Holloway - When I'm Gone
                                                                                                      9. Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
                                                                                                      10. Jimmy James & The Vagabonds - Ain't No Big Thing
                                                                                                      11. Dean Parrish - I'm On My Way

                                                                                                      SIDE B:
                                                                                                      1. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
                                                                                                      2. R. Dean Taylor - There's A Ghost In My House
                                                                                                      3. The Marvellettes - I'll Keep Holding On
                                                                                                      4. The Elgins - Heaven Must Have Sent You
                                                                                                      5. Dusty Springfield - Live It Up
                                                                                                      6. Fontella Bass - Rescue Me
                                                                                                      7. Dana Valery - You Don't Know Where Your Interest Lies
                                                                                                      8. Archie Bell & The Drells - Here I Go Again
                                                                                                      9. Edwin Starr - Stop Her On Sight (S.O.S)
                                                                                                      10. Barbara McNair - You're Gonna Love My Baby
                                                                                                      11. The Tams - Hey Girl Don't Bother Me

                                                                                                      SIDE C:
                                                                                                      1. Al Wilson - The Snake
                                                                                                      2. Dee Dee Sharp - What Kind Of Lady
                                                                                                      3. The Velvelettes - He Was Really Saying Something
                                                                                                      4. Marlena Shaw - Let's Wade In The Water
                                                                                                      5. Diana Ross -
                                                                                                      6. Tammi Terrell - This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
                                                                                                      7. Paul Anka - I Can't Help Lovin' You
                                                                                                      8. Brotherhood Of Man - Reach Out Your Hand
                                                                                                      9. Coasters - Crazy Baby
                                                                                                      10. Marvin Gaye - This Love Starved Heart Of Mine (It’s Killing Me)

                                                                                                      SIDE D:
                                                                                                      1. Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - The Night
                                                                                                      2. Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes - The Love I Lost
                                                                                                      3. The Exciters - Blowing Up My Mind
                                                                                                      4. Shirley Ellis - Soul Time
                                                                                                      5. Joy Lovejoy - In Orbit
                                                                                                      6. Bobby Hebb - Love, Love, Love
                                                                                                      7. Tami Lynn - I'm Gonna Run Away From You
                                                                                                      8. Mary Wells - Shop Around
                                                                                                      9. The Isley Brothers - My Love Is Your Love (Forever)
                                                                                                      10. Tobi Legend - Time Will Pass You By

                                                                                                      Various Artists

                                                                                                      Soul Vibration: 25 Original All-Time Classics

                                                                                                        25 all-time classic soul tracks, from the bouncy, catchy acts from Motown (like The Temptations, The Marvelettes, and Stevie Wonder), to the horn-driven, gritty soul of Stax and Volt (such as Otis Redding and Booker T. & The MG's), there was much diversity within classic soul. This essential LP edition contains 25 of the most legendary original songs of the idiom. If you're looking for a way to start a soul music collection on vinyl, this is a fantastic set to begin with. Here you can fnd the most infuential artists, from the genre's inception in the 1950s until 1962. The track listing covers the period when R&B was giving way to soul music. It includes smash hits and classic soul anthems by such celebrated fgures as Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ike & Tina Turner, Ben E. King, and Marvin Gaye, to name a few.

                                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                        Otis Redding - These Arms Of Mine
                                                                                                        James Brown - Think
                                                                                                        Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
                                                                                                        Marvin Gaye - Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
                                                                                                        Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
                                                                                                        The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
                                                                                                        Jimmy Rufn - Don't Feel Sorry For Me
                                                                                                        Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
                                                                                                        Wilson Pickett - If You Need Me
                                                                                                        Aretha Franklin - It's So Heartbreakin'
                                                                                                        The Impressions Feat. Curtis Mayfeld - Little Young Lover
                                                                                                        Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
                                                                                                        Stevie Wonder - Contract On Love
                                                                                                        The Crystals - He's A Rebel
                                                                                                        The Drifters - I Count The Tears
                                                                                                        Chuck Jackson - The Breaking Point
                                                                                                        The Isley Brothers - Shout
                                                                                                        The Temptations - Check Yourself
                                                                                                        Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - Stay
                                                                                                        Booker T. & The MGs - Green Onions
                                                                                                        Maxine Brown - Wanting You
                                                                                                        Barrett Strong - Money (That's What I Want)
                                                                                                        Solomon Burke - Cry To Me
                                                                                                        The Coasters - Yakety Yak
                                                                                                        Ben E. King - Stand By Me

                                                                                                        Brand new jungle business from Smooth Operator featuring three modern soundbwoy killers: Ontology, Lavery and Static Structures. TIP!

                                                                                                        STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                        Matt says: Second release on the impeccable Smooth Operator. Modern jungle is in a good place right now, with artists like these joining stalwarts like Coco Bryce, Tim Reaper and DJ Absolutely Shit at the forefront of the scene. Big TIP on this one folks.

                                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                        A1. Ontology - Serious Business (Johnny Too Bad Remix)
                                                                                                        B1. Lavery - You Get Down 
                                                                                                        B2. Static Structures - Lost Co-ordinates

                                                                                                        With an intrigue for a particular niche of old UK hardcore which takes cues from Sheffield bleep ambience, heady rave futurism and soft, almost new age synth pads, Blank Mind presents ‘Lost Paradise: Blissed Out Hardcore 91-94’. Though the records gathered for the compilation span a short three-year period and bridge the gap between scenes, the collection manages to find a sweet spot where the influence of Warp’s Artificial Intelligence, back room chill out sonics and the nascent jungle boom meet with elements of Italian piano house and slower breakbeat cuts.

                                                                                                        Opting to focus on atmosphere to highlight shared connections; in this case the duality of often serene and calming soundscapes with frenzied breaks and bass (see Hedgehog Affair’s ‘Parameters’ and Luxury’s ‘Twirl’ respectively); Lost Paradise is a formidable collection of tracks plucked from a thriving time for British dance music experimentation. The general themes of ascension and escapism channeled through digital samplers are also inescapably linked to a turbulent time in politics, beginning in the post-Thatcher years and culminating in the year the harshest anti-rave Criminal Justice Act came into force.

                                                                                                        Initially building the compilation around DJ Mayhem’s track ‘Inesse’, Blank Mind label founder Sam Purcell and Amsterdam based producer Tammo Hesselink began a process of swapping favourites and deep cuts to spread across this 2x12” doublepack. The compilation avoids any obvious centerpieces through masterful sequencing, allowing for moments of refrain and tempo changes in a way that helps add to their overall vision of what this music is and can be; “We wanted to frame hardcore in a different light, looking at this idea of ecstasy through the traditional meaning of the word and exploring that symbolism”. By drawing from what some might consider the softer edges of the movement, the pair offer a look into the relevance of these tracks in the contemporary era, where the past years have seen both an explosion in popularity of old ambient/new-age music and a certified jungle revival.

                                                                                                        All tracks remastered from original DATs, with the exception of Sleepwalker's "Age Of Aquarius" which has been professionally ripped and cleaned.


                                                                                                        STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                        Matt says: The hardcore revival is truly in full force now, with plenty of labels and producers mining this fruitful period of UK decadence. Blank Mind curate a rather special set that should have the spine tingling and the bassbins rattling nicely.

                                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                        A1. Sleepwalker - Age Of Aquarius (L.D Remix)
                                                                                                        A2. Hedgehog Affair - Parameters
                                                                                                        B1. DJ Mayhem - Inesse
                                                                                                        B2. Luxury - Twirl
                                                                                                        C1. The Invisible Man - The Flute Tune
                                                                                                        C2. Escape - Escape (The Optical Mix)
                                                                                                        D1. Skanna - This Way
                                                                                                        D2. Xray Xperiments - Techcore

                                                                                                        Various Artists

                                                                                                        Cottonopolis

                                                                                                          A compilation of rare and previously unreleased tracks from Greater Manchester’s lesser well known bands from the last 30 years. Not household names but bands who all deserve a place in Manchester’s musical history. Less “Unknown Pleasures,” more “Unknown Treasures”.

                                                                                                          Proud Mary were the first band to sign to Noel Gallagher’s Sour Mash label. Autograph Hunter is an unreleased demo recorded with the bands’ early line up, featuring Craig Gill (Inspiral Carpets) on drums. The Delaplains made ripples on the live circuit, and you would often find Blossoms supporting them in various Northern Quarter venues. They split after the release of their second single. The Salford based band Death To The Strange released a handful of EPs before their demise; Peter Hook was known to sing their praises. The Children recorded demos at Paul Weller’s studio with no physical releases until they morphed into Twisted Wheel. Omerta released 2 independent singles before a line-up change and had further success as The Slow Readers Club.

                                                                                                          Rubber Orange were one of the many Oldham bands making a name for themselves on the Manchester gig circuit in the late 80’s/early90s and released one 12” EP. ‘Magnetized’ is by far their masterpiece and previously unreleased. The Broadcast were another short lived Manchester band featuring John Mackie on vocals, who went onto further success in acting. They recorded a handful of tracks but never released anything. Rambo and Leroy hailed from Macclesfield and after a New Order support slot, Jake Evans (vocals and guitar) was approached by Bernard Sumner and became a member of Bad Lieutenant. Their sole release, ‘Last One Standing’ was single of the week on XFM. The Fayre, another band from Oldham were a live favourite around the same time as Twisted Wheel but called it a day after a Glastonbury appearance. Asia Fields were ‘Funkier than a mosquito’s tweeter’. Think Haircut 100 on acid. They sold 5000 copies of their debut EP and refused numerous offers from major labels at the height of Madchester.

                                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                          Side 1
                                                                                                          1. Proud Mary - ‘Autograph Hunter’
                                                                                                          2. The Delaplains - ‘Gypsy Blood
                                                                                                          3. Death To The Strange - ‘Closer’
                                                                                                          4. The Children - ‘Sweet
                                                                                                          5. Omerta - ‘Synchronise Your Smiles’

                                                                                                          Side 2
                                                                                                          1. Rubber Orange - ‘Magnetised
                                                                                                          2. The Broadcast - ‘The Great Divide’
                                                                                                          3. Rambo & Leroy - ‘Last One Standing’,
                                                                                                          4. The Fayre - ‘Linda Boom’
                                                                                                          5. Asia Fields - ‘Aint The Just What Love Is?’

                                                                                                          Various Artists

                                                                                                          Solomonic Singles, Pt. 2: Rise & Shine (1977-1986)

                                                                                                          At the same time that Neville 'Bunny Wailer' Livingston recorded his debut solo long playing masterpiece, 'Blackheart Man', he was also creating a series of singles for his own Solomonic label. These records were every bit as good, at times even better, but they have never been released outside of Jamaica. Until now...;

                                                                                                          It is next to impossible to ever overstate the importance of The Wailers to the history of Jamaican music and, as the last surviving member of the group, Bunny Wailer rightly regards himself as the sole keeper of their history ever mindful of the group's exalted position in the story of reggae music and the importance of their legacy. In 2010 Dub Store were proud to be able to work with Bunny on re-releasing a selection of his earliest recordings for the Solomonic label, lovingly restored and presented in reproduction sleeves and labels, on limited edition seven and twelve inch singles. Now, taking another step forward, we are more than proud to present Bunny's timeless music on two beautifully packaged CD's and double LP's. Bunny's first solo album, 'Blackheart Man' originally released in 1976 on his own Solomonic label in Jamaica and on Island in the UK, is one of the undisputed all time classics of Jamaican music and established Bunny Wailer as a highly respected, world renowned artist in his own right. During this period Bunny also produced a series of singles released in Jamaica and the UK in strictly limited quantities without the benefit of international distribution, that are every bit as good and, in some cases, even better than this awesome debut long player. Original copies have subsequently become highly prized, and highly priced, collector's items. "Classic rarities" is an overused and abused term too often employed to describe average records that failed to sell on their initial release but both 'Tread Along' and 'Rise & Shine' are packed from beginning to end with a searing selection of some of the greatest and hardest to find reggae records ever produced. 'Tread Along' opens, naturally enough, with 'Tread Along' from 1969, one of the last singles for The Wailers' own Wail N Soul M label, and runs through the first release on the Solomonic label, 'Searching For Love' also known as 'Search For I', 'Bide Up' released as 1974 drew to a close, a radical reworking of 'Pass It On' and a marked contrast to the version on The Wailers' 'Burnin'', album, 'Life Line' and the prophetic 'Arabs Oil Weapon' kept the pressure on as Bunny began outlining the flawless 'Blackheart Man' album. Each release was a certified classic in its own right. Peter Tosh's melodica version to Bunny's 'Amagideon' ('Armageddon'), the first track on 'Rise & Shine', is followed by 'Love Fire', an update of another Wail N Soul M track, 'Fire Fire'/'Babylon Burning', through to one of the deepest roots records ever created, 'Rise & Shine', on to 'Riding' from the 'Bunny Wailer Sings The Wailers' sessions (but not featured on the album) and a huge hit in the UK in 1981, and closing with 'Rule Dance Hall' from 1985. No idle boast...; The liner notes feature the story of The Wailers, as told to Dub Store by Bunny himself in Kingston in an enlightening 2012 interview, and rarely seen contemporary photographs complete these essential releases. The music of Bunny Wailer was not only a medium for change and protest but also to elucidate and educate and 'Tread Along' and 'Rise & Shine' finally complete the canon of un-compiled Wailers music. "I'm quite satisfied, you know, reggae music is the kind of music that although sometimes you would look at it and say...; boy, it's hard...; then again you look at what it has done for the people of the world you know that that couldn't be locked up in a little place like Jamaica!" Bunny Wailer

                                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                          1. Anti-Apartheid
                                                                                                          2. Solidarity
                                                                                                          3. Arab Oil Weapon (12" Disco Mix)
                                                                                                          4. Love Fire
                                                                                                          5. Love's Version
                                                                                                          6. Bright Soul
                                                                                                          7. Rise & Shine
                                                                                                          8. Solomonic Dub
                                                                                                          9. Riding
                                                                                                          10. Galang So
                                                                                                          11. Troubles Is On The Road Again
                                                                                                          12. Cease Fire
                                                                                                          13. Rule Dancehall
                                                                                                          14. Rule Dancehall (Dub Version)

                                                                                                          Chart-topping afro house label MoBlack Records, favoured by the likes of Dixon, Black Coffee and Ame, returns with another scintillating four track sampler. Deep, emotive, richly textured afro-infused house cuts from the likes of Moon Rocket, Spellband, Mabiisi & Sobek.

                                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                          A1. Moon Rocket, Mattei & Omich Ft. Bel-Ami - Find Your Way
                                                                                                          A2. Spellband Ft. Jade Lovedale - Take Me There
                                                                                                          B1. Mabiisi - Pagba (Cosmo & Kramer Remix)
                                                                                                          B2. Sobek - True Anomaly

                                                                                                          The follow-up compilation to Time Capsule’s "Nippon Acid Folk", "Nippon Psychedelic Soul" takes myriad pathways into the tripped-out undergrowth of 1970s Japan. Finding their feet at home and looking for inspiration abroad, the musicians featured here were engaged in the communal soul-searching that followed the breakdown of the 1960s protest movements. Some made it big, others drifted into oblivion. The music they left behind shimmers with intensity.

                                                                                                          At the core was Happy End, the first project of YMO’s Haroumi Hosono, whose distortion-heavy guitar and crisp back-beat laid the foundations for Japanese lyrics that flipped the paradigm of Japanese rock music on its head. With it came a new found sonic ambition, such as in the bold Philly-soul style arrangements of producer Yuji Ohno, whose work with occult wandered Yoshiko Sai shares some of the bittersweet grandeur of Rotary Connection or David Axelrod.

                                                                                                          Then there was Jun Fukamachi, a pioneer of Japanese synthesis, whose debut album was a carnival of orchestral funk, euphoric horn lines and rich production, complete with soaring guitar solos, psychedelic organ and a truly cinematic finale. The first and only time Fukamachi would sing on record, "Omae" rips like the ultimate end-of-nighter.

                                                                                                          Influenced by giants of the US soul scene, maverick composer Hiroshi 'Monsieur' Kamayatsu (otherwise known as ‘the Brian Wilson of Japan’) went one step further, enlisting Tower of Power to play on "Have You Smoked Gauloises?" The B-side to Monsieur’s biggest-selling single, it coasts with sophisticated cool - a liquid bassline and suave keys comping under a roaring trademark ToP sax solo. No surprise it found favour once more on the acid jazz dancefloors of ‘90s London.

                                                                                                          Such was the spirit of experimentation that big studio productions and private press releases sat side-by-side, with the likes of Momotaro Pink and Kazushi Inamura, taking their hopes of success into their own hands with the resources available to them. More reflective but no less robust, theirs was a heavy, fat-backed drum sound, soaked in dramatic, soulful psychedelia.

                                                                                                          If some were dreamers and others space cadets, none were further out than sci-fi writer, musician, activist and self-made scientist Tadashi Goino, who transformed his own fantasy novel Messenger from the Seventh Dimension into an operatic prog odyssey with few discernible musical reference points – a majestic and completely bonkers outlier even among company as strange and brilliant as that which is collected here.

                                                                                                          Less a compilation of a scene, as a compilation of a sentiment, "Nippon Psychedelic Soul" is a wild ride from start to finish, shattering the narratives of the Japanese folk and rock tradition into a million tiny pieces.

                                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                          A1. Hiroshi Kamayatsu - Have You Smoked Gauloise?
                                                                                                          A2. Happy End - Haruyo Koi (Come, Spring)
                                                                                                          A3. Yoshiko Sai - Aoi Galasu Dama (Blue Glass Ball)
                                                                                                          A4. Tadashi Goino Group - Jikan Wo Koero (Go Beyond Time)
                                                                                                          B1. Jun Fukamachi - Omae (You) 4
                                                                                                          B2. Momotaro Pink With Original PINKS - Hachigatsu No Inshow (August’s Impression)
                                                                                                          B3: Vol.1 Chap.100 - Heya No Naka (In The Room) 

                                                                                                          Various Artists

                                                                                                          DJ Kicks - Kruder & Dorfmeister - 2024 Repress

                                                                                                            Smoke it! Feel It!

                                                                                                            The slo-beat pioneers Kruder & Dorfmeister of Vienna are among the hottest producers in the dance universe. Even though they only produced two unreleased maxis, big names like Count Basie, Bomb The Bass, Alex Reece or United Future Organization had some of their tracks remixed by these exceptional producers. Their productions on compilations of Ninja Tune, SSR and Wall Of Sound are considered milestones regarding the trip-hop genre and many major companies are trying to release their debut album.

                                                                                                            Since 1993 the two smart Austrians Peter Kruder & Richard Dorfmeister have been working together as a team and when being asked about their musical roots they name musicians like Miles Davis, Sly Stone, Brian Eno, Serge Gainsbourg or Bill Laswell. Besides this they are great admirers of the Gilles Peterson and Coldcut Radioshow of London's cult-station Kiss FM, which had a lot of influence on their musical open mindness. Their label G-Stone was able to gain outstanding reputation with its four releases and earned fantastic media reaction in international publications.

                                                                                                            Besides their outstanding fame as producers both were able to blast even the hippest clubs on this planet with their extravagant DJ-sets. Their breathtaking mixture of trip-hop, dub, ambient and drum'n'bass is supposed to be way-leading thus supporting their cult-status. Smokin' tracks of Herbalizer, Statik Sound System, Hardfloor, Aquasky, Shantel and others are combined on their DJ-Kicks set, gathering the hottest labels from Ninja to Cheap, from Moving Shadow to Creative Wax. A dub producer helped to remix the entire material making it a thrilling club soundtrack for the 90s. By the way, during the work for DJ-Kicks and their debut album they refused remixes for U2, Grace Jones, Elvis Costello and the Fantastic Four.

                                                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                            A1. Small World – Livin' Free (Soundtrack Mix)
                                                                                                            A2. Aquasky – Kauna
                                                                                                            B1. Hardfloor – Dadamnpheaknoizphunk? (Dubdope)
                                                                                                            C1. JMJ & Flytronix – In Too Deep
                                                                                                            C2. Shantel – Bass And Several Cars
                                                                                                            D1. Tango – Spellbound
                                                                                                            D2. Thievery Corporation – Shoalin Satellite

                                                                                                            New music from Echo Chamber featuring a nice smattering of bass and beats. LQ kicks things off with "Way Down" feat. Ben Dudding and remixed by Dubkasm. It's an upbeat, steppers rhythm with cavernous and splashy reverbs and catchy ear worm bassline. Proper solid stuff for the dance. LQ & MSHCode then take the track into breakout jungle business; getting heavy with the amens and the timestretch to create a fierce jungle roller that'll blow the roof off - mahoosive! 

                                                                                                            Kloke and LQ drop "Bubblers" on side B - a rootsical dubwise jungle track executed in that perfectly classic style. Full of echoed out rastaman vox and hardcore ruffage. Duburban & Galvatron conclude with the amazing summer jam "Let Off The Music" which utilizes a delicious palette of guitar, flute and keys to sizzle up a pure party spirit that'll large up and garden parties and festival daytime slots as we reach the sunnier months. 




                                                                                                            Pressed at Record Industry in Holland.
                                                                                                            Mastered by Simon at The Exchange and features music from Dubkasm, LQ, Kloke, MSHCode, Duburban and Galvatron.

                                                                                                            STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                            Matt says: Hi-tech jungle tricks from a budding roster of new talent. Subwoofers feeling the heat this week.

                                                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                            A1: LQ Feat. Ben Dudding - Way Down (Dubkasm Dubplate MIx)
                                                                                                            A2: LQ Feat. Ben Dudding - Way Down (LQ & MSHCode Jungle Remix)
                                                                                                            B1: Kloke & LQ - Computer Bubblers
                                                                                                            B2: Duburban & Galvatron - Let Off The Music

                                                                                                            We've managed to snaffle some copies of this under-the-radar hip-hop comp from last year. "Down The Local" is an absolute gem; featuring a plethora of rappers I haven't heard yet but the UK flavours are strong throughout with each MC having their own unique flow and style with clear regional accent variations indicating a nationwide roster. Meanwhile the instrumentals are rich with that smokey, jazzy, boom-bap flavour synonymous with the golden days of UK hip-hop complete with nice scratch passages and clever sampling.

                                                                                                            Real rap heads ain't gonna wanna sleep on this one trrruusst! 






                                                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                            1. Deeflux & Miracle - Unquenchable
                                                                                                            2. Louie G X Barry Manalog - Stylin Merd
                                                                                                            3. Cappo X Luther Andross - Ellar 
                                                                                                            4. Deeflux & Miracle Feat Ash The Author & Gee Bag - Reel Me Back In 
                                                                                                            5. Ash The Author X Barry Manalog Feat Mysdiggi & Dj Chud - Same As It Never Was 
                                                                                                            6. Cappo X Luther Andross - Nye 
                                                                                                            7. Louie G X Barry Manalog - Milty 
                                                                                                            8. Ash The Author X Barry Manalog Feat Dj Chud - Modern Day Jazz Crumpet 
                                                                                                            9. Deeflux & Miracle Feat Chrome - Oovavoo 


                                                                                                            Presenting a collection of deep spatial gems mined from the ever impressive TK Disco vaults for your playback listening pleasure!

                                                                                                            The TK Disco music empire has blessed our ears and minds with an endless stream of music since it's late 1960's inception. Countless soul and funk sides were produced, cut and released by label founder Henry Stone and his associates, in turn changing the face of contemporary black music in the USA and across the world forever. It is true that the TK story originated on America's 'Space Coast', the modern frontier of lunar exploration and galactic travel, the home of NASA and countless missions beyond the stars nestled on the East Coast of the United States.

                                                                                                            'Moon Ride' - The compilation you hold in your hands, is merely one strand of the incredible music that was beamed out of Hialeah, FL over the decades. The focus on this collection is the idea of the 'cosmic' from the Disco era. These are records that emit a spacey vibe, either from their lyrical content or equally from their sonic qualities, imbibing synths and electronics to create otherworldly grooves. These records were big hits on underground music scenes such as Daniele Baldelli's cosmic movement in the 70's and 80's in Lake Garda, they were vehicles of escapism and hedonism on the discerning dancefloors of NYC in the hands of progressive DJs like David Mancuso and Nicky Siano and they were also essential building blocks in the creation of House and Techno music in the Midwestern cities of Chicago and Detroit, inspiring legendary artists such as Mr Fingers and Jeff Mills and countless others. An essential collection of music for listening, dancing, loving and travelling!


                                                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                            A1. John Tropea - Livin' In The Jungle
                                                                                                            A2. Universal Love - Moon Ride
                                                                                                            B1. Stevo - Pay The Price
                                                                                                            B2. Ish - Don't Stop
                                                                                                            C1. Wanda Star Williams - Mr UFO
                                                                                                            C2. King Sporty & The Root Rockers - Get On Down
                                                                                                            D1. Mad Dog Fire Department - Cosmic Funk
                                                                                                            D2. Fern Kinney - Groove Me

                                                                                                            Various Artists

                                                                                                            Beehive Breaks

                                                                                                              A crate staple for any lover of feminine funk, Beehive Breaks gathers 15 sultry singles from across the Numero-verse. From Sandy Gaye’s Cruella-synched “Watch The Dog That Brings The Bone” to James Brown ’s soul sister #1 Marva Whitney, teenage girl gangs The Trinikas and Promise, Miami’s queen of soul Betty Wright, plus a previously unissued belter from Chicago’s Sonics Band, Beehive Breaks picks up where sister funk left off.

                                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                              SIDE A
                                                                                                              Sandy Gaye - Watch The Dog That Bring The Bone
                                                                                                              Betty Wright - Mr. Lucky
                                                                                                              Marva Whitney - Daddy Don’t Know About Sugar Bear
                                                                                                              The Trinikas - Remember Me
                                                                                                              Betty & Angel - Honey Coated Loving
                                                                                                              Arelean Brown - I’m A Streaker Baby
                                                                                                              The 20th Century - Hot Pants (Part I)

                                                                                                              SIDE B
                                                                                                              Promise - I’m Not Ready For Love
                                                                                                              Pearl Dowdell - Good Things
                                                                                                              Fay Cooper - Closer Together
                                                                                                              Lolla Collins - Save The Children (If There Is To Be A Tomorrow)
                                                                                                              Soul Revival - Do What You Gotta Do
                                                                                                              Mae Young - You Got Me Under Your Spell
                                                                                                              The Ba-Roz - Come Back Boy
                                                                                                              Sonics Band - Second Avenue

                                                                                                              Various Artists

                                                                                                              Soul Jazz Records Present: Studio One Roots - 2024 Repress

                                                                                                                Studio One Roots set the standard for Soul Jazz Records’ long-standing series of Studio One collections and features many of the classic artists from Clement 'Sir Coxsone’ Dodd’s mighty roster of reggae.

                                                                                                                This album includes Freddie McGregor, Willie Williams, Cornell Campbell, Alton Ellis, Devon Russell alongside some of the defining crack-session men groups of Jamaican reggae history - The Sound Dimension, Brentford All-Stars, The Skatalites, New Establishment and more. As ever the album is filled with a mixture of seminal cuts and super-rarities from the vast vaults of 13 Brentford Road.

                                                                                                                Stand-out tracks include Alton Ellis’s Blackish White, a surreal and powerful Afro-centric dream, Count Ossie Nyabinghi and Rastafarian drummers genre-defying interpretation of Booker T and The MGs ‘Meditation’, Willie Williams awe-inspiring versioning of the Skatalites' seminal Rastafari anthem Addis Ababa and many, many more.

                                                                                                                This album has been fully digitally remastered, analog cut and packaged complete with the following: Original sleevenotes by Lloyd Bradley (author of When Reggae Was King), compiled by Mark Ainley (Honest Jons), high-quality Soul Jazz mastering, wicked images of Count Ossie and the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari on the cover, and a rare image of Clement Dodd and musicians inside the studio at Studio One on the full colour inner sleeves.

                                                                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                1. The Cyclones With Count Ossie – Meditation
                                                                                                                2. Cornell Campbell & The Brentford Rockers – Natty Don't Go
                                                                                                                3. Freddy Mcgregor With The Sound Dimension – Africa Here I Come
                                                                                                                4. Bunny & Skitter – Lumumbo
                                                                                                                5. Willie Williams & The All Stars – Addis A Baba
                                                                                                                6. L.Crosdale With Drummond Bago & The Rebel Group – Set Me Free
                                                                                                                7. Leroy Wallace & The New Establishment – Far Beyond
                                                                                                                8. Lennie Hibbert – More Creation
                                                                                                                9. Alton Ellis & The Sound Dimension – Blackish White
                                                                                                                10. Winston Jarrett & The Sound Dimension – Fear Not
                                                                                                                11. Devon Russell – Drum Song
                                                                                                                12. The Gaylads – Africa
                                                                                                                13. Black Brothers & The New Establishment – School Children
                                                                                                                14. Linton Cooper & The Brentford Disco Set – You'll Get Your Pay
                                                                                                                15. Sound Dimension – Congo Rock
                                                                                                                16. Zoot Simms – African Challenge

                                                                                                                Various Artists

                                                                                                                Soul Jazz Records Presents: Studio One Dub - 2024 Repress

                                                                                                                  ‘Studio One Dub’ remains super-hard hitting, featuring classic and rare dub tracks from Studio One, many available on vinyl for the first time in over thirty years. ‘Studio One Dub’ includes the dubs of many classic tracks such as Horace Andy’s ‘Skylarkin’’, Johnny Osbourne’s ‘Truth and Rights’, John Holt’s ‘Hooligan’ and Freddie McGregor’s ‘Bobby Bobylon’, plus many more rare tracks.

                                                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                  1. Dub Specialist – Bionic Dub
                                                                                                                  2. Dub Specialist – Take A Ride Version
                                                                                                                  3. Dub Specialist – Sky Rhythm
                                                                                                                  4. Dub Specialist – Taurus Dub 2
                                                                                                                  5. Dub Specialist – Hooligan
                                                                                                                  6. Dub Specialist – Dub Rock
                                                                                                                  7. Dub Specialist – Rastaman Version
                                                                                                                  8. Dub Specialist – Jah Jah Version
                                                                                                                  9. Dub Specialist – Creator Version
                                                                                                                  10. Dub Specialist – Running Dub
                                                                                                                  11. Dub Specialist – Hi Fashion Dub
                                                                                                                  12. Dub Specialist – Pretty Version
                                                                                                                  13. Dub Specialist – Race Track Version
                                                                                                                  14. Dub Specialist – Spawning
                                                                                                                  15. Dub Specialist – In Cold Blood Version
                                                                                                                  16. Dub Specialist – Chase Them Version
                                                                                                                  17. Dub Specialist – Feel The Dub

                                                                                                                  Various Artists

                                                                                                                  Soul Jazz Records Presents: Studio One Disco Mix - 2024 Repress

                                                                                                                    Studio One's music in the 1970s took the label to new heights. The new style of Disco Mix brought many areas of Reggae together ­ Roots, Lovers, Disco and Dub all came together in extended form, re-versioning classic hits, experimenting with new studio technology, over-dubbing, syn-drums and more producing what many fans describe as the most creative and innovative phase in the history of the legendary Studio One Records.

                                                                                                                    This Studio One Disco Mix album includes many sought after classic tunes only ever released in very small quantities (on Studio One's very first 12" records as well as it's infamous Music Lab 10"s out of New York) and consequently many of these track s have been unavailable since their day of release. Studio One Disco Mix features many of the classic Studio One artists such as Alton Ellis, Sugar Minott, Jackie Mittoo and Willie Williams (with his classic re-versioning of his own "Armigideon Time") alongside less well artists such as Doreen Schaeffer, Judah Eskender Tafari and George Dudley and many more.

                                                                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                    1. Lloyd & Devon – Push Push
                                                                                                                    2. Judah Eskender Tafari – Rastafari Tell You
                                                                                                                    3. Doreen Schaefer – Ain't Gonna Change My Mind
                                                                                                                    4. Dub Specialist – Kampala
                                                                                                                    5. George Allen – Be Wise Brethren
                                                                                                                    6. Jackie Mittoo – Night In Ethiopia
                                                                                                                    7. George Dudley – Gates Of Zion
                                                                                                                    8. The Silvertones – Come Forward
                                                                                                                    9. The Ethiopian – Muddy Water
                                                                                                                    10. Willie Williams & Brentford Disco Set – Armagideon Time
                                                                                                                    11. Willie Williams & Brentford Disco Set – Armagideon Time (version)
                                                                                                                    12. Norma White & Brentford Disco Set – I Want Your Love
                                                                                                                    13. Norma White & Brentford Disco Set – I Want Your Love (version)
                                                                                                                    14. Alton Ellis – You Make Me Happy
                                                                                                                    15. Suagr Minott – Love And Understanding
                                                                                                                    16. Winston Francis, Jackie Mittoo & Brentford Roc

                                                                                                                    Various Artists

                                                                                                                    Soul Jazz Records Present: Studio One Lovers - 2024 Repress

                                                                                                                      Lovingly compiled, this album features only the finest Lovers from Jamaica’s finest label. From Blues parties in London, Birmingham, Bristol etc Lovers Rock quickly became one of the UK’s finest-ever musical movements.

                                                                                                                      Sweet harmonies, soulful reggae, love songs – the key ingredients of Lovers Rock - were all based on the revival of many of the classic Rocksteady harmony groups of the late 60s and early 70s, such as The Heptones, Carlton and The Shoes, Larry & Alvin, The Paragons, that Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd’s Studio One and rival Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle label produced hit after hit with as they fought for dominance in the dancehalls of Kingston.

                                                                                                                      As well as these classic harmony groups, this album also features fine contributions from many of the reggae greats – Horace Andy, Alton Ellis, Bob Marley and The Wailers, Delroy Wilson – All artists who became stars at the legendary Studio One Records which Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, describes as "The University of Reggae".

                                                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                      1. Delroy Wilson – I Don't Know Why
                                                                                                                      2. Basil Daley – Hold Me Baby
                                                                                                                      3. Myrna Hague – Touch Me Baby
                                                                                                                      4. John Holt & The Paragons – Darling, I Need Your Loving
                                                                                                                      5. The Sharks – How Could I Live (1st Cut)
                                                                                                                      6. The Mad Lads – Ten To One
                                                                                                                      7. Jackie Mittoo – Reggae Magic (2nd Cut)
                                                                                                                      8. Larry & Alvin – Your Love
                                                                                                                      9. Freddy & Jenny – Too Long Will Be Too Late
                                                                                                                      10. Alton Ellis – Let Him Try
                                                                                                                      11. Albert Tomlinson – Don't Wait For Me
                                                                                                                      12. Horace Andy – Got To Be Sure
                                                                                                                      13. Carlton & His Shoes – Never Give Your Heart Away
                                                                                                                      14. The Heptones – Ready To Learn
                                                                                                                      15. Bob & Marcia – Really Together (No Strings)
                                                                                                                      16. Ernest Wilson – Undying Love
                                                                                                                      17. Bob Marley & The Wailers – I'm Still Waiting (1st Cut)
                                                                                                                      18. Doreen Schaeffer – We're All Alone

                                                                                                                      Various Artists

                                                                                                                      The Bristol Mod Explosion 1979-1987

                                                                                                                        This album covers the period 1979 to 1987 and features 14 tracks.

                                                                                                                        When punk rock started to fizzle out and Squat Punks started to appear on the streets, many of the UK's disaffected youths had already moved sideways into Modernism and fell in love with bands like The Jam, Secret Affair, The Purple Hearts, The Lambrettas and The Chords but lets also remember our love for The Beat, Madness and The Specials.

                                                                                                                        The West Country embraced the scene and produced its own authentic Mod bands like The Reaction, Mayfair and The Newbeats. Alo features The Rimshots, The Review and more

                                                                                                                        Various Artists

                                                                                                                        Soul Jazz Records Presents: Studio One DJ's - 2024 Repress

                                                                                                                          For this Studio One release we return to the roots of Reggae music-The Soundsystem. Throughout the late 1950s and 1960s Soundsystems played throughout the city of Kingston, Jamaica. As well as Sir Coxsone's Downbeat Soundsystem other famous Soundsystem operators included Duke Reid (the Trojan), Prince Buster, Tom the Great and King Edwards.

                                                                                                                          These Soundystems were the birthplace of much of Jamaica's musical culture ­ Soundclashes, Dancehall and the idea of the Toaster who sang over records- theDJ. As ever Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd led the field and so for this release the focus is on DJ's at Studio One and features legendary toasters such as Denis Alcapone, Dillinger and Prince Far I as well as a host of rare material by lesser known artists. Also included is Count Machuki ­ the original DJ- the first man ever to speak over the mic-at Sir Coxsone¹s Downbeat Sound System- from where it all began.

                                                                                                                          As Steve Barrow (author of The Rough Guide to Reggae/Blood and Fire Records) writes in the sleevenotes, Jamaican deejay music is the source for all Rap music: From Count Machuki talking over records on Sir Coxsone's legendary Downbeat Sound System this style would eventually travel to America when the Jamaican-born Kool Herc began playing at Block parties (a version of the Kingston Soundsystem parties) in the Bronx. Cutting up rare-groove classics for the first B-Boys to rap over, Hip-Hop was born and theDJ music that had started on the early Soundsystems of Kingston would go on to conquer the world!

                                                                                                                          Studio One Records is the original Jamaican record label. Studio One Records started the career of hundreds of Jamaican artists from Bob Marley to The Skatalites, from Horace Andy to The Heptones. Studio One DJs (compiled by Mark Ainley) is the next in the series of releases where Soul Jazz Records are showcasing the music of Studio One, the label that literally defines Reggae.

                                                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                          1. Count Machuki – More Scorcha
                                                                                                                          2. Prince Francis – Rock Fort Shock
                                                                                                                          3. Dennis Alcapone – Power Version
                                                                                                                          4. Dillinger – Natty Kung Fu
                                                                                                                          5. Jah Scotchie – Man Of Creation
                                                                                                                          6. Jim Brown – Seen Him
                                                                                                                          7. Jah Buzz – Love In The Arena
                                                                                                                          8. Prince Francis – Street Doctor
                                                                                                                          9. Lone Ranger – The Answer
                                                                                                                          10. Prince Jazzbo – Crime Don't Pay
                                                                                                                          11. Brigadier Jerry – Every Man A Me Brethren
                                                                                                                          12. Big Joe – Version Of Rights
                                                                                                                          13. Lone Ranger – The Big Match
                                                                                                                          14. Jah Jesco – Warning
                                                                                                                          15. Prince Far I – Natty Farmyard
                                                                                                                          16. Charlie Ace & Scorcher – Father And Dread Loc

                                                                                                                          Various Artists

                                                                                                                          Soul Jazz Records Presents: Studio One Story - 2024 Repress

                                                                                                                            Spanning tracks from 30 years of Studio One releases, ‘Studio One Story’ is a roller coaster ride through many of the label’s finest moments and features many of the tracks that defined its history as well as Reggae itself. Tracks such as Alton Ellis’s ‘I’m Still In Love With You’, The Skatalites’ ska anthem ‘Guns of Navarone’ through to the Roots killer, The Abyssinians’ ‘Declaration of Rights’, to absolutely monster party tunes such as Michigan & Smiley’s ‘Nice Up The Dance’. It really doesn’t get any better than this.

                                                                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                            1. Theo Beckford – Easy Snapping
                                                                                                                            2. The Skatalites – Guns Of Navarone
                                                                                                                            3. Delroy Wilson – Dancing Mood
                                                                                                                            4. Michigan And Smiley – Nice Up The Dance
                                                                                                                            5. Heptones – Baby
                                                                                                                            6. The Abyssinians – Declaration Of Rights
                                                                                                                            7. Alton Ellis – I'm Still In Love With You
                                                                                                                            8. Tommy McCook – Tunnel One
                                                                                                                            9. Sugar Minott – Jah Jah Children
                                                                                                                            10. The Skatalites – Man In The Street
                                                                                                                            11. Dub Specialist – Banana Walk
                                                                                                                            12. Dennis Alcapone – Run Run
                                                                                                                            13. Larry Marshall – Nanny Goat
                                                                                                                            14. Brentford Allstars – Throw Me Corn
                                                                                                                            15. Lone Ranger – Love Bump
                                                                                                                            16. Jackie Mittoo – Freak Out

                                                                                                                            Following a string of releases that have cemented Glitterbox as the hub for independent house and disco worldwide, four sought-after mixes that have soundtracked the label's parties get a special outing on vinyl for the very first time. Who better to open Glitterbox Jams Volume 6 but head honcho Melvo Baptiste, featuring esteemed selector Jamie 3:26 & Annette Bowen with ‘Gonna Be Alright’, an instant classic that showcases the label’s very best. Next up, German hit maker Mousse T. and Davie ‘Take It Back’ to Summer of 2023 with their soulful house release, before East London house master and Snatch! Records owner Riva Starr’s ‘How It Feels’ lands on wax for the first time. Closing out this collection of Glitterbox favourites is a collaboration between legends, Shakedown & Bootsy Collins and the Shakedown Work That Mother Mix of ‘Funky And You Know It’. This four-track package from the Glitterbox camp is one you do not want to miss.

                                                                                                                            STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                                            Matt says: Glitzy Saturday night business for city striders and disco ball gliders with a fresh house direction from the label.

                                                                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                            A1. Melvo Baptiste Ft. Jamie 3:26 & Annette Bowen - Gonna Be Alright
                                                                                                                            A2. Mousse T. Ft. Davie - Take It Back
                                                                                                                            AA1. Riva Starr - How It Feels
                                                                                                                            AA2. Shakedown & Bootsy Collins - Funky And You Know It (Shakedown Work That Mother Mix) 

                                                                                                                            Various Artists

                                                                                                                            Tim's Listening Party

                                                                                                                              Demon presents the first official compilation from Tim Burgess celebrating Tim’s Listening Party. “I’d done Charlatans listening parties and some solo album listening parties, and as the Twitter followers grew, I’d repeat it and do it again and again. It was maybe about a week before being told that we were going to go into a lockdown before we actually did something. I saw all the TV stuff, all the kind of crazy things that were happening and thought if there’s going to be a lockdown, there’s going to be something that I can do.” - Tim Burgess

                                                                                                                              Available as a 62 track 4CD Deluxe Packaging set and as a 24 track 2LP, these compilations bring together highlights from the 1,278 Listening Parties
                                                                                                                              that took place. The parties themselves were an eclectic mix of genres and eras, and the compilation reflects that with Suede, New Order, The Chemical Brothers, Sparks, The Breeders, The Lovely Eggs, John Grant, Joan As Police Woman and The Charlatans.

                                                                                                                              Within the top 100 listening parties, artists reflected on the compilation include Iron Maiden, Liam Gallagher, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, The Libertines, MGMT, Dexys Midnight Runners, The Specials and Belle & Sebastian. The
                                                                                                                              booklet also includes an interview conducted by Danielle Perry with Tim Burgess, detailing the cultural importance of the Listening Party during lockdown.

                                                                                                                              STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                                              Barry says: What a collection! A truly stylistically diverse selection of some of the greatest tracks from some of the greatest albums of all time, collected together as a lovely reminder of Tim's legendary listening parties that kept so many of us listening to music together during lockdown. Win-win.

                                                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                              LP Tracklisting:
                                                                                                                              Side A
                                                                                                                              1. John Lennon - Hold On (Ultimate Mix)
                                                                                                                              2. The Charlatans - One To Another
                                                                                                                              3. The Orielles - Space Samba (Disco Volador Theme)
                                                                                                                              4. Suede - The Wild Ones
                                                                                                                              5. Joan As Police Woman - Real Life
                                                                                                                              6. Billy Bragg - Sexuality

                                                                                                                              Side B
                                                                                                                              1. The Chemical Brothers - Setting Sun
                                                                                                                              2. Hercules & Love Affair - Blind
                                                                                                                              3. The Breeders - Cannonball
                                                                                                                              4. Belle & Sebastian - Ease Your Feet In The Sea
                                                                                                                              5. The Style Council - My Ever Changing Moods (Album Version)

                                                                                                                              Side C
                                                                                                                              1. This Is The Kit - Moonshine Freeze
                                                                                                                              2. Tim Burgess - Oh My Corazon
                                                                                                                              3. The Libertines - Music When The Lights Go Out
                                                                                                                              4. The Lovely Eggs - Wiggy Giggy
                                                                                                                              5. Art Brut - Emily Kane
                                                                                                                              6. MGMT - Flash Delirium

                                                                                                                              Side D
                                                                                                                              1. The Specials - Too Much Too Young
                                                                                                                              2. Sparks - Self-Effacing
                                                                                                                              3. John Grant - Black Belt
                                                                                                                              4. KT Tunstall - Other Side Of The World
                                                                                                                              5. The Shins - Girl Inform Me
                                                                                                                              6. The Streets - Let's Push Things Forward
                                                                                                                              7. Dexys Midnight Runners - Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)

                                                                                                                              CD Tracklisting:

                                                                                                                              CD1
                                                                                                                              1. John Lennon - Hold On (Ultimate Mix)
                                                                                                                              2. The Charlatans - One To Another
                                                                                                                              3. The Orielles - Space Samba (Disco Volador Theme)
                                                                                                                              4. New Order - Age Of Consent
                                                                                                                              5. Suede - The Wild Ones
                                                                                                                              6. Supergrass - Caught By The Fuzz
                                                                                                                              7. Joan As Police Woman - Real Life
                                                                                                                              8. Billy Bragg - Sexuality
                                                                                                                              9. The Chemical Brothers - Setting Sun
                                                                                                                              10. Hercules & Love Affair - Blind
                                                                                                                              11. The Breeders - Cannonball
                                                                                                                              12. Belle And Sebastian - Ease Your Feet In The Sea
                                                                                                                              13. The Style Council - My Ever Changing Moods
                                                                                                                              14. John Shuttleworth - Y Reg
                                                                                                                              15. This Is The Kit - Moonshine Freeze
                                                                                                                              16. Tim Burgess - Oh My Corazon
                                                                                                                              17. Sleaford Mods Feat. Billy Nomates - Mork N Mindy

                                                                                                                              CD2
                                                                                                                              1. The Libertines - Music When The Lights Go Out
                                                                                                                              2. The Lovely Eggs - Wiggy Giggy
                                                                                                                              3. Art Brut - Emily Kane
                                                                                                                              4. MGMT - Flash Delirium
                                                                                                                              5. The Specials - Too Much Too Young
                                                                                                                              6. Sparks - Self-Effacing
                                                                                                                              7. John Grant - Black Belt
                                                                                                                              8. KT Tunstall - Other Side Of The World
                                                                                                                              9. The Shins - Girl Inform Me
                                                                                                                              10. Duran Duran - Save A Prayer
                                                                                                                              11. The Streets - Let's Push Things Forward
                                                                                                                              12. Dexys Midnight Runners - Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Love When You Smile)
                                                                                                                              13. Liam Gallagher - Some Might Say (MTV Unplugged Live At Hull City Hall)
                                                                                                                              14. The Magic Numbers - Love Me Like You
                                                                                                                              15. The Soft Boys - Insanely Jealous Of You
                                                                                                                              16. Talking Heads - Heaven
                                                                                                                              17. Joy Division - Isolation

                                                                                                                              CD3
                                                                                                                              1. Level 42 - Running In The Family (Extended Version)
                                                                                                                              2. Ibibio Sound Machine - Tell Me (Doko Mien)
                                                                                                                              3. Hot Chip - Hungry Child
                                                                                                                              4. Liam Frost & The Slowdown Family - The Mourner's Of St Paul's
                                                                                                                              5. Boy Azooga - Breakfast Epiphany
                                                                                                                              6. Biffy Clyro - Tiny Indoor Fireworks
                                                                                                                              7. Pixies - Debaser
                                                                                                                              8. Georgia - About Work The Dancefloor
                                                                                                                              9. Michael Kiwanuka - Piano Joint (This Kind Of Love)
                                                                                                                              10. Run The Jewels - Out Of Sight (feat. 2 Chainz)
                                                                                                                              11. Róisín Murphy - Murphy's Law
                                                                                                                              12. Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels / Broken
                                                                                                                              13. Paul McCartney - The Kiss Of Venus
                                                                                                                              14. Steven Wilson - Personal Shopper

                                                                                                                              CD4
                                                                                                                              1. Iron Maiden - Powerslave (2015 Remaster)
                                                                                                                              2. Gang Of Four - Natural's Not In It
                                                                                                                              3. Jesus Jones - The Devil You Know
                                                                                                                              4. Dry Cleaning - New Long Leg
                                                                                                                              5. Laurie Anderson - Born, Never Asked
                                                                                                                              6. Echo & The Bunnymen - The Killing Moon
                                                                                                                              7. Metronomy - Corinne
                                                                                                                              8. Flyte - Cathy Come Home
                                                                                                                              9. The Pipettes - Pull Shapes
                                                                                                                              10. Joel Culpepper - Black Boy
                                                                                                                              11. Saint Etienne - Pond House
                                                                                                                              12. Big Joanie - Fall Asleep
                                                                                                                              13. Norah Jones - Come Away With Me
                                                                                                                              14. Kae Tempest - Salt Coast


                                                                                                                              Various Artists

                                                                                                                              Funk Tide - Tokyo Jazz-Funk From Electric Bird 1978-87 : Selected By Dj Notoya

                                                                                                                              Following the success of the 'Tokyo Glow' compilation, Wewantsounds once again teams up with Japanese Tokyo-based DJ Notoya to dig the rich Electric Bird catalogue and come with a versatile selection of sunny Jazz-Funk gems recorded between 1978 and 1987 for the label. A tasty selection featuring Yasuaki Shimizu, Toshiyuki Honda and Mikio Masuda, together with a few American musicians such as Ronnie Foster and Bobby Lyle. Most tracks make their vinyl debut outside of Japan and the album has been designed by Optigram/Manuel Sepulveda and is annotated by DJ Notoya. Audio newly remastered in Tokyo by King Records.

                                                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                              A1. Shunzo Ohno - In The Sky
                                                                                                                              A2. Mikio Masuda - Let's Get Together
                                                                                                                              A3. Yasuaki Shimizu - Summer Time
                                                                                                                              A4. David Matthews & The Electric Birds - Special Delivery
                                                                                                                              B1. Toshiyuki Honda - Living In A City
                                                                                                                              B2. Ronnie Foster - Night Life
                                                                                                                              B3. Bobby Lyle Trio - Night Breeze
                                                                                                                              B4. Katsutoshi Morizono - Space Traveller

                                                                                                                              Various Artists

                                                                                                                              WAMONO A To Z Vol. I - Japanese Jazz Funk & Rare Groove 1968-1980 (Selected By DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite & Chintam)

                                                                                                                              Active as a professional DJ in Japan since the late eighties, DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite is also a renowned remixer, compiler and producer. An avid record collector and an expert of the Wamono style, Yoshizawa published the Wamono A to Z records guide book in 2015 which instantly sold-out. The book unveiled a myriad of beautiful and rare records from a highly prolific, but still then unknown, Japanese groove scene.

                                                                                                                              After many years working as a record buyer for several stores, DJ Chintam opened his own Blow Up shop in 2018 in Tokyo's Shibuya district. A member of the Dayjam Crew and a specialist of soul, funk, rare groove and disco music, Chintam is also an expert of the home-brewed Wamono grooves. He supervised and wrote the Wamono A to Z records guide book together with Yoshizawa.

                                                                                                                              With this first volume of the Wamono series, our two DJs here guide you through some of the best and rarest jazz funk and rare groove tunes produced in Japan between 1968 and 1980. Put the needle on the record, turn up the volume and dig right now into the Wamono sound - the cream of the Japanese funk, soul, rare groove and disco music developed throughout the years since the end of the sixties in Japan!

                                                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                              1. Toshiko Yonekawa - Soran Bushi
                                                                                                                              2. Takeo Yamashita - A Touch Of Japanese Tone
                                                                                                                              3. Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys - Jongara Reggae
                                                                                                                              4. Chikara Ueda & The Power Station - Cloudy
                                                                                                                              5. Chumei Watanabe - Downtown Blues
                                                                                                                              6. Kifu Mitsuhashi - Hanagasa Ondo
                                                                                                                              7. Monica Lassen & The Sounds - Incitation
                                                                                                                              8. Norio Maeda Jiro Inagaki & The All-Stars - Go Go A Go Go
                                                                                                                              9. Akira Ishikawa & The Jazz Rock Band - The Sidewinder
                                                                                                                              10. Masahiko Sato Jiro Inagaki & Big Soul Media - Sniper's Snooze

                                                                                                                              Various Artists

                                                                                                                              WAMONO A To Z Vol. II - Japanese Funk 1970-1977 (Selected By DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite & Chintam)

                                                                                                                              Active as a professional DJ in Japan since the late eighties, DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite is also a renowned remixer, compiler and producer. An avid record collector and an expert of the Wamono style, Yoshizawa published the Wamono A to Z records guide book in 2015 which instantly sold-out. The book unveiled a myriad of beautiful and rare records from a highly prolific, but still then unknown, Japanese groove scene.

                                                                                                                              After many years working as a record buyer for several stores, DJ Chintam opened his own Blow Up shop in 2018 in Tokyo's Shibuya district. A member of the Dayjam Crew and a specialist of soul, funk, rare groove and disco music, Chintam is also an expert of the home-brewed Wamono grooves. He supervised and wrote the Wamono A to Z records guide book together with Yoshizawa.

                                                                                                                              In this second volume of the acclaimed Wamono series, Yoshizawa and Chintam dig into some of the best and rarest funky tunes produced in Japan during the seventies. Put the needle on the record, turn up the volume and dig right now into the Wamono sound - the cream of the Japanese jazz, funk, soul, rare groove and disco music developed throughout the years since the end of the sixties in Japan!

                                                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                              1. Mieko Hirota - Theme Of "Doberman Cop"
                                                                                                                              2. Hiroshi Sato - Bad Junky Blues
                                                                                                                              3. Sammy With Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - The In-And-Outer-Stomp-And-Shouter
                                                                                                                              4. Fujio Tokita - Watashi No Beatles
                                                                                                                              5. School Band - I Hope It's Fine
                                                                                                                              6. Bread & Butter - Devil Woman
                                                                                                                              7. Hatsumi Shibata - Singer Lady
                                                                                                                              8. Kan Mikami - Jikokeno No Samba
                                                                                                                              9. Akira Yasuda & Beat Folk - Yumura No Obaba
                                                                                                                              1.0 Pinky Chicks - Tosetsu Donpan Bushi

                                                                                                                              The twelfth volume of Drumcode’s flagship A-Sides series is set to land, featuring 20 future-facing cuts spanning the breadth of the techno spectrum, while none-other-than Carl Cox makes his Drumcode debut. The annual compilation serves to showcase some of Adam Beyer’s favourite demo’s throughout the year, as the label boss enjoys the opportunity to introduce new artists to the label, while showcasing cuts from Drumcode’s mainstays.

                                                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                              A1. Mha Iri - Bel
                                                                                                                              A2. Marco Faraone - RENEMIND
                                                                                                                              B1. Balthazar & JackRock - Andromeda
                                                                                                                              B2. LO’99 & Ray Foxx - Skydance

                                                                                                                              Various Artists

                                                                                                                              Music Against Misogyny

                                                                                                                                Label Two-Piers announce new compilation Music Against Misogyny, released for International Women’s Day 2023 (Wednesday 8th March). This ‘Charity’ Compilation features artists such as Brix Smith, Panic Shack, Sinead O’Brien, Los Bitchos, Girl Ray, Peaness, Dream Wife, Nuha Ruby Ra, Lande Hekt, Dana Gavanski, CIEL, Momma, ARXX, and more. It has been created to raise awareness of the work and challenges women face daily as well as to celebrate women’s achievements. With this, they are working to challenge gender stereotypes and discrimination whilst fighting for inclusion and equality, not only in the music industry.

                                                                                                                                Two-Piers have teamed up with Music Distributor ‘Republic of Music’ and ALL profits from the sales of this album will go to two charities that we believe do their utmost to help women from all backgrounds from domestic abuse to bereavement and homelessness - Brighton Women's Centre & RISE.

                                                                                                                                RISE is an independent, Brighton-based registered charity that helps people affected by domestic abuse, who offer practical help ranging from direct advice to refuge accommodation for those whose lives are at risk.

                                                                                                                                Brighton Women’s Centre have been supporting self-identifying women in Sussex for over 45 years. We help women from all backgrounds, facing all kinds of issues, to live happier lives. Women dealing with bereavement or trauma, women who have been through homelessness or the criminal justice system, survivors of abuse or discrimination – we’ve welcomed them all

                                                                                                                                All the Artists and Bands on ‘Music Against Misogyny’ have given the use of their tracks for Free to help raise awareness and much needed funds for these two charities so support us by buying a copy!


                                                                                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                Vinyl:
                                                                                                                                SIDE 1
                                                                                                                                A1. Nuha Ruby Ra – My Voice
                                                                                                                                A2. Lande Hekt – Gay Space Cadets
                                                                                                                                A3. Panic Shack – The Ick
                                                                                                                                A4. Sinead O Brien – Like Culture
                                                                                                                                A5. CIEL – Baby Don’t You Know
                                                                                                                                A6. Brix Smith – Fast Net
                                                                                                                                A7. Momma – Motorbike
                                                                                                                                A8. Dream Wife - Leech
                                                                                                                                SIDE 2
                                                                                                                                B1. Los Bitchos – Las Panteras
                                                                                                                                B2. Peaness – How I’m Feeling
                                                                                                                                B3. Girl Ray – Everybody's Saying That?
                                                                                                                                B4. ARXX Ft. Pillow Queens – Call Me Crazy
                                                                                                                                B5. Roe – I Can Change
                                                                                                                                B6. Ailbhe Reddy – Walk Away
                                                                                                                                B7. Lexie Carroll – The Sky Looked Nice Today
                                                                                                                                B8. Dana Gavanski – I Kiss The Night

                                                                                                                                CD
                                                                                                                                1. Nuha Ruby Ra – My Voice
                                                                                                                                2. Lande Hekt – Gay Space Cadets
                                                                                                                                3. Panic Shack – The Ick
                                                                                                                                4. Sinead O Brien – Like Culture
                                                                                                                                5. CIEL – Baby Don’t You Know
                                                                                                                                6. Brix Smith – Fast Net
                                                                                                                                7. Queen Cult – Better Believe It*
                                                                                                                                8. Momma – Motorbike
                                                                                                                                9. Dream Wife – Leech
                                                                                                                                10. Los Bitchos – Las Panteras
                                                                                                                                11. Peaness – How I’m Feeling
                                                                                                                                12. Girl Ray – Everybody's Saying That?
                                                                                                                                13. ARXX Ft. Pillow Queens – Call Me Crazy
                                                                                                                                14. King Hannah – All Being Fine*
                                                                                                                                15. KID 2 – The Loud Noise Of Your Spine*
                                                                                                                                16. Anna B Savage – The Ghost*

                                                                                                                                * These Tracks Are Exclusive To The CD

                                                                                                                                Various Artists

                                                                                                                                You're Not From Around Here

                                                                                                                                  The previously unissued soundtrack to the 1964 noir, You’re Not From Around Here, discovered after 55 years in the Louis Wayne Moody archive. A hobo’s b indle full of twangy tremolo, reverb-drenched revenge, and existential echo. Songs of alienation, paranoia, dark alleys, betrayal, prison, prostitution, trains, gun play, feminine betrayal, and the dusty, lonely road of self discovery. A black and white affair trapped under the weight of a post-war technicolor allure, You’re Not From Around Here lives in a universe of moral ambiguity.

                                                                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                  1. Gene Sikora - A Song For Mary
                                                                                                                                  2. Cheryl Thompson - Black Night
                                                                                                                                  3. Bailey’s Nervous Kats - First Love
                                                                                                                                  4. Don McGinnis - Good Luck To You
                                                                                                                                  5. Shelley Duncan - Somewhere Down The Line
                                                                                                                                  6. Attila & The Huns - The Lonely Huns
                                                                                                                                  7. Alvie Self - Lonely Walk
                                                                                                                                  8. Eddy Bailes & The Cadillacs - Dark Side Of The Moon
                                                                                                                                  9. The Jades - Lost Train
                                                                                                                                  10. Hayden Thompson – 16.88
                                                                                                                                  11. Slim Martin - Haunted After Midnight
                                                                                                                                  12. The Expresso’s - Wandering
                                                                                                                                  13. Nicky Roberts - Spaceman (Out Of Nowhere)
                                                                                                                                  14. Buzz Clifford - Wouldn’t It Be Nice (To Have Wings And Fly)
                                                                                                                                  15. Houston And Dorsey - Ebb Tide
                                                                                                                                  16. Charlie Megira - Tomorrow’s Gone

                                                                                                                                  Various Artists

                                                                                                                                  Groove Of ESSR II: Funk, Soul, Disco And Jazz From Estonia

                                                                                                                                  Escaping the Soviet through music is a running theme for the "Groove of ESSR" compilation. Funk Embassy returns with the second volume that includes 11 tracks from 1973-1984. Some hide meaning between lines, others offer solace on the dancefloor. It's an ongoing journey to uncover these jewels and meet their makers. Majority of the tunes will be released for the first time. The 12-inch comes with a 30-page booklet that provides background stories and quotes from the artists.

                                                                                                                                  The "Groove of ESSR" project has garnered attention around the globe. From the first volume released in 2019, tracks were picked up by Gilles Peterson, Mehmet Aslan, Zag Erlat and DJ Tahira to name a few. During the production of this album, two of the most influential figures in Estonian funk and soul passed on: Marju "Maryn" Kuut (1946-2022) and Tõnu Aare (1953-2021). We dedicate this album to them.

                                                                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                  1. Eesti TV & Raadio Estraadiorkester - Meie Aeg (Instrumental)
                                                                                                                                  2. Marju Kuut & Apelsin - Maskeraad
                                                                                                                                  3. Laine - Nüüd On Mul Muusika
                                                                                                                                  4. Raivo Parind & Eufoonia - Hei, Päike!
                                                                                                                                  5. Jaan Kumani Instrumentaalansambel - Mind Veel Ei Ole (Instrumental Short Version)
                                                                                                                                  6. Collage & Apelsin - Memme Vaev
                                                                                                                                  7. Magnetic Band - Liiklus
                                                                                                                                  8. Ülle Ernits & Admiral - Ma Tahan Olla Siin
                                                                                                                                  9. Eesti TV & Raadio Estraadiorkester - Mälestus (Short Version)
                                                                                                                                  10. Teravik - Hoia Ennast Koos
                                                                                                                                  11. Els Himma - Veerev Päev
                                                                                                                                  12. Pirita - On See Hea (Instrumental)

                                                                                                                                  Various Artists

                                                                                                                                  They Move In The Night

                                                                                                                                    Discovered after spending 58 years on a dusty shelf in the Louis Wayne Moody Pictures vault, this previously unissued soundtrack contains a backpack’s worth of grieving guitars, somber surf, and haunting hiss, zipped tight with the teeth of abandonment, dashed dreams, moral ambiguity, fate, tearful goodbyes, and lukewarm diner coffee. Because the long arm of society nips at their heels... THEY MOVE IN THE NIGHT.

                                                                                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                    1. Branko Mataja - Tuzna Je Nedelija
                                                                                                                                    2. Steve Waltner - Tropic Waters
                                                                                                                                    3. Bill Garland - Lonesome Guitar
                                                                                                                                    4. Red Garrison & His Zodiacs - Taboo
                                                                                                                                    5. Jody Reynolds - Tarantula
                                                                                                                                    6. The Infernos - Restless Tides
                                                                                                                                    7. The Dropouts - Purple Sea
                                                                                                                                    8. Ron Heiss & The Low Notes - Far Away
                                                                                                                                    9. Bailey’s Nervous Kats - Rumble
                                                                                                                                    10. The Travelers - Melody Of The Moon
                                                                                                                                    11. Tommy Dae’s High Tensions - Lost Horizon
                                                                                                                                    12. Johnny Blue - Crying Guitar
                                                                                                                                    13. The Floresents - Dreamtime
                                                                                                                                    14. Kay Johnson - Walk Through The Valley
                                                                                                                                    15. The Gospel Hawaiinaires - Life’s A Railway To Heaven
                                                                                                                                    16. X-Cetra - Wasn’t There

                                                                                                                                    Various Artists

                                                                                                                                    The Northern Soul Scene

                                                                                                                                      Today's club culture all started with Northern Soul and its roots in the Mod all-nighter scene of London clubs. All the ingredients were there: DJs privy to the latest imports and advance promos, dancers fuelled by illegal uppers, venues which had scarcely opened when the pubs were all but deserted. The records, drugs and clubs have all changed, true, but the lifestyle is identical. Featuring classics from the Northern Soul Scene including Tom Jones, Ronnie Jones, Brotherhood of Man, Sonny Childe, Billie Davis, Tony Newman, Bats and more. Presented for the first time on orange colour vinyl and CD, this is essential for any funk and soul lovers.

                                                                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                      Side A:
                                                                                                                                      1. Frankie & Johnny - I'll Hold You
                                                                                                                                      2. David Essex - So-Called Loving
                                                                                                                                      3. The Flirtations - Nothing But A Heartache
                                                                                                                                      4. Fearns Brass Foundry - Don't Change It
                                                                                                                                      5. Clyde McPhatter - Baby You've Got It
                                                                                                                                      6. Micky Moonshine - Name It You Got It
                                                                                                                                      Side B:
                                                                                                                                      1. Ronnie Jones - My Love
                                                                                                                                      2. Fantastics - Ask The Lonely
                                                                                                                                      3. Tom Jones - Stop Breaking My Heart
                                                                                                                                      4. Billie Davis - Billy Sunshine
                                                                                                                                      5. Amen Corner - Our Love (Is In The Pocket)
                                                                                                                                      6. Danny Williams - Whose Little Girl Are You
                                                                                                                                      Side C:
                                                                                                                                      1. Eyes Of Blue - Heart Trouble
                                                                                                                                      2. Bobby Hanna - Everybody Needs Love
                                                                                                                                      3. Dave Berry - Picture Me Gone
                                                                                                                                      4. John E. Paul - I Wanna Know
                                                                                                                                      5. Elkie Brooks - The Way You Do The Things You Do
                                                                                                                                      6. Jon Gunn - I Just Made Up My Mind
                                                                                                                                      7. Adrienne Poster - Something Beautiful
                                                                                                                                      Side D:
                                                                                                                                      1. Brotherhood Of Man - Reach Out Your Hand
                                                                                                                                      2. Sonny Childe - Giving Up On Love
                                                                                                                                      3. Truly Smith - My Smile Is Just A Frown (Turned Upside Down)
                                                                                                                                      4. Stevie Kimble - All The Time In The World
                                                                                                                                      5. Tony Newman - Let The Good Times Roll
                                                                                                                                      6. The Bats - Listen To My Heart

                                                                                                                                      Music for Swimming Pools has put together their first-ever compilation here and it's a self-titled series that launches with Volume One. It's an assembly of their friends and label family members in with newly discovered gems. Some cuts are exclusive and some of them hint at projects to come, while some are making vinyl debuts. Pete Herbert kicks off with a seductive downbeat jam, Max Essa's 'Sacaton Skylines' is a new age delight and Gafas Du Soul lays down deep sunset house vibes on the gorgeous 'Embers' amongst many other highlights. A fine first collection for sure.

                                                                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                      Side 1
                                                                                                                                      1. Pete Herbert - Legzira Sunrise
                                                                                                                                      2. Fabulous Lover - Note To Self
                                                                                                                                      3. Uj Pa Gaz - Lulu (Pete Herbert Remix)
                                                                                                                                      4. Gafas Du Soul - Embers
                                                                                                                                      5. DSD - Canto Recanto

                                                                                                                                      Side 2
                                                                                                                                      1. Pete Herbert - Far Flung (Goldsuite Restring)
                                                                                                                                      2. Fernando - Venus Banfield
                                                                                                                                      3. Max Essa - Sacaton Skylines
                                                                                                                                      4. Pete Herbert - South Seas (Rudys Midnight Machine Reprise)

                                                                                                                                      Nu Groove spotlights the artists that made the legendary NYC label a firm favourite of crate diggers then and now with this 12” release of their vital tracks revisited by leading selectors of today. The label, born in 1988 by Frank and Karen Mendez as an outlet for the experimental works of the Burrell Brothers, quickly became a home for up-and-coming genre pioneers. In this fashion, ‘Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 4’ opens with ‘Tonight’s The Night’ by NYC favourites How & Little, AKA The Sound Vandals, re-edited by Italian duo NiCe7. More monikers of Rheji Burrell appear in the collection too, with N.Y. House’n Authority’s seminal classic ‘APT. 2A’ reworked by UK deep tech aficionado Hugo Massien, and The Utopia Project’s ‘File #3’ remixed by Leeds underground duo Mak & Pasteman. Closing out this collection of future classics, GRAMMY award winning production duo Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon return to edit ‘Luv 2 Luv U’ by A.B.T.

                                                                                                                                      STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                                                      Matt says: The revitalised Nu Groove juggernaut powers forward, slaying all house pretenders in its path. New V/A EP with four artists remixed by a plethora of talent. It's not just deep house on the menu, garage and acid flavours are also well repp'd on this latest missive from the NY label.

                                                                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                      A1. The Sound Vandals - Tonight’s The Night (NiCe7 Edit)
                                                                                                                                      A2. N.Y. House’n Authority - APT. 2A (Hugo Massien Rework)
                                                                                                                                      B1. The Utopia Project - File #3 (Mak & Pasteman Remix)
                                                                                                                                      B2. A.B.T. - Luv 2 Luv U (Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon Edit)

                                                                                                                                      The Soninke collective consciousness finds its origins in a founding myth, a blood pact: the legend of Biida and the decadence of the empire of Ghana or Wagadu (evoked by Léopold Sédar Senghor as a land of plenty in his poem Le Kaya Magan). From the 3rd century AD, gathered in the region of Sahel, on the edge of the Sahara desert, the Soninko ruled over their kingdom and its capital Kumbi Saleh. According to folklore, they were blessed with abundant rain and nuggets of gold could be picked directly from the ground.

                                                                                                                                      They owed this prosperity to a providential but cruel protector: the Wagadu Biida, a seven-headed serpent who lived at the bottom of the Kumbi well. Every year, as a reward for his favours, the Biida demanded an offering: the life of the most beautiful virgin woman in the community. Sacrifices took place for generations, until the 13th century AD, when fate chose Siya Yatabéré, Maamadi Sehedunxote's sweetheart...

                                                                                                                                      Centuries later in 1977, Gaye Mody Camara, a young Soninke raised in Mali's Kayes region, settled in France to found his own empire. Initially selling wax, kola nuts and other goods in his Parisian outlets, he rapidly started distributing cassette tapes and eventually producing a multitude of recordings for his own label: Camara Production.

                                                                                                                                      Crossing paths and collaborating over the next four decades with legendary artists, griots and industry moguls like Boncana Maïga, Jean-Philippe Rykiel, Ganda Fadiga, Diaby Doua or Ibrahima Sylla, Camara became one of the great independent music producers of his generation, and a pilar of the Parisian Soninke diaspora.

                                                                                                                                      Released in close collaboration with Gaye Camara and with the assistance of Daouda N'diaye, one of A.P.S' (Association pour la Promotion de la langue et de la culture Soninké) historical members, this selection of songs and accompanying notes aim to shed a light on an intricate culture and its modern music, injustifiably unknown outside of West Africa and the various Soninko diasporas around the world.

                                                                                                                                      From Malian Zouk to Mauritanian Reggae and other psychedelic groovers originally released on cassettes or digitally, we have given the utmost attention to bringing this music to a new format. It has been carefully remastered and pressed on 180g vinyl, with riso printed liner notes.

                                                                                                                                      STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                                                      Matt says: Really nice comp which shines a spotlight on this criminally undiscovered West African hub. There's a fresh, contemporary feel to a lot of the tracks, even though many of them date back some years. Progressive afrobeat rich in vitalic vocal parts and skilled instrumentalists; not to mention its evocative nature which takes easily-guided minds straight to the heart of its community.

                                                                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                      A1. Mamadou Tangoudia - Kori
                                                                                                                                      A2. Halima Kissima Touré - Koolo Fune
                                                                                                                                      A3. Lassana Hawa Cissokho - Ñogome

                                                                                                                                      B1. Hadja Soumano - Nteri Diaba
                                                                                                                                      B2. Naïny Diabaté - Sankoy Djeli
                                                                                                                                      B3. Mah Kouyaté - Soso

                                                                                                                                      C1. Halima Kissima Touré - Alla Da Fo Ña
                                                                                                                                      C2. Ami Traoré - Tenedo
                                                                                                                                      C3. Babani Koné - Soyeba
                                                                                                                                      C4. Kaniba Oulé Kouyaté - Songne Bela

                                                                                                                                      D1. Diaby Doua - Boliñaame
                                                                                                                                      D2. Diobo Fode - Yexu
                                                                                                                                      D3. Halima Kissima Touré - Duna
                                                                                                                                      D4. Hadja Soumano - Ayebo

                                                                                                                                      Various Artists

                                                                                                                                      Merengue Típico: Nueva Generación!

                                                                                                                                        Merengue Típico: Nueva Generación! delves into the heart of Dominican merengue, a genre whose significance often eludes the spotlight. Bongo Joe's venture into unexplored terrain takes us to the Caribbean, specifically the Dominican Republic, shedding light on its musical tapestry. Curated by Xavier Daive, aka Funky Bompa, the compilation unveils rare '60s and '70s gems, providing a glimpse into a transformative period following the fall of the Trujillo regime.

                                                                                                                                        With over 20 years in the Dominican Republic, Xavier Daive meticulously sources original 45s, offering a snapshot of merengue's evolution during a creatively charged era post-Trujillo. The genre's roots, dating back to the 19th-century Dominican Republic, predate salsa, establishing its unique identity with the introduction of accordions via German trade ships. The genre's classic típico configuration emerged in the mid-'60s, leaving a lasting impact on its evolution.

                                                                                                                                        Focused on the explosive '60s and '70s merengue típico scene, influenced by genre pioneers like “Tatico” Henríquez and Trio Reynoso, the compilation showcases technical finesse and high-speed rhythms. Tracks like Rafaelito Román’s "Que Mala Suerte" embody the genre's infectious energy. Aristides Ramírez’s "Los Lanbones" adds a touch of humor, cautioning against pub freeloaders. Merengue Típico: Nueva Generación transcends the realms of a typical reissue; it's an immersive journey into the roots of Dominican merengue, expanding its narrative beyond borders to enrich the global musical landscape.

                                                                                                                                        This compilation goes beyond individual tracks, providing a historical and cultural context, enriching our understanding of the genre's evolution in the Dominican Republic during a crucial period. Designed for both connoisseurs and wild dancefloors, this compilation is not only a historical and cultural exploration but also a treasure trove for DJs seeking to infuse their sets with the vibrant rhythms of merengue típico.

                                                                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                        1. Trio Rosario - Cuando Yo Muera
                                                                                                                                        2. Fefita La Grande - Caña Brava
                                                                                                                                        3. Aristides Ramirez - Los Lanbones
                                                                                                                                        4. Bilo Y Sus Típicos - La Negra
                                                                                                                                        5. Negrito Figueroa - Por La Mañanita
                                                                                                                                        6. Trio Royecell - La Pasion De Cristo
                                                                                                                                        7. Victor Suriel Y Trio Rio Verde - La Mecha
                                                                                                                                        8. Rafaelito Román - Que Mala Suerte
                                                                                                                                        9. Bilo Y Sus Típicos - Cuande Baje De La Loma
                                                                                                                                        10. Trio Ramirez - Me Gustan Las Pegajosas

                                                                                                                                        Various Artists

                                                                                                                                        Eccentric Soul: The Tragar & Note Labels

                                                                                                                                          Atlanta’s original Eccentric Soul labels - Jesse Jones’ Tragar and Note - captured critical regional R&B, soul and funk from 1968-1976.

                                                                                                                                          Compiling 34 tracks and sprawled across two LPs, this 15-year anniversary deluxe edition appears on vinyl for the first time.

                                                                                                                                          Featuring rare-as-hens’-teeth 45s by Eula Cooper, Tee Fletcher, Richard Cook, Frankie & Robert, Tokay Lewis, Nathan Wilkes, Chuck Wilder, Bill Wright, Sonia Ross, Sandy Gaye, Four Tracks, Young Divines, and several others the label can’t fit on a hype sticker.

                                                                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                          Tee Fletcher - Down In The Country
                                                                                                                                          Bill Wright - You Got A Spell On Me
                                                                                                                                          Eula Cooper - Shake Daddy Shake
                                                                                                                                          The Knights - Tipping Strings
                                                                                                                                          L. Daniels - Nitecap (inst)
                                                                                                                                          Frankie & Robert - Sweet Thing
                                                                                                                                          Franciene Thomas - I’ll Be There
                                                                                                                                          Richard Cook - Somebody Got’a Help Me
                                                                                                                                          Frankie & Robert - Love (It’s Been So Long)
                                                                                                                                          The Knights - The Hump (inst)
                                                                                                                                          Chuck Wilder - The Clown
                                                                                                                                          Tokay Lewis - Who Wants Me Now
                                                                                                                                          Nathan Wilkes - Now That I’m Wise
                                                                                                                                          Langston & French - Tumbling Down
                                                                                                                                          Eula Cooper - Heavenly Father
                                                                                                                                          Tokay Lewis - What Can The Matter Be
                                                                                                                                          Richard Cook - Love Is So Mean
                                                                                                                                          Bill Wright - You’re The Only Thing I’ve Got Going For Me
                                                                                                                                          Sonia Ross - Every Now And Then
                                                                                                                                          Sandy Gaye - Watch The Dog That Bring The Bone
                                                                                                                                          Bobby Owens & The Diplomats - Messing Around
                                                                                                                                          Bill Wright - How Can I Hit The Ball
                                                                                                                                          Tee Fletcher - All Because Of You
                                                                                                                                          Eula Cooper - Standing By Love
                                                                                                                                          Four Tracks - Charade
                                                                                                                                          The Young Divines - Deep In Your Heart
                                                                                                                                          Eula Cooper - I Need You More
                                                                                                                                          Chuck Wilder - Why
                                                                                                                                          Sonia Ross - Let Me Be Free
                                                                                                                                          Eula Cooper - Try
                                                                                                                                          Young Divines - Ain’t That Sharp
                                                                                                                                          Franciene Thomas - Too Beautiful To Be Good
                                                                                                                                          Sonia Ross - Breaking My Heart
                                                                                                                                          Four Tracks - You Mean Everything To Me

                                                                                                                                          Various Artists

                                                                                                                                          Intersection On The Point Of Parallel Vol.II

                                                                                                                                          Volume II of a new Light Sounds Dark two part compilation plunging further into the occult and mystery frequencies. A terrifying front cover lending insight at what black magik lays instore for the listening ritual. As usual, LSD procure sounds from completely unheard of seams, the resulting witch's cauldron of musical mayhem likely to challenge even the highest order sonic shamans. 

                                                                                                                                          Limited copies, won't hang around long! 

                                                                                                                                          STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                                                          Matt says: This might be the scariest edition of Light Sounds Dark we've ever had. From the occultist demon charging at you on the sleeve to the cauldron of gurgling electronix and sonic witchcraft contained on the black magik wax; it's a hauntingly arresting journey from our astral planing spirit guides. Confront your inner shadow and book a meeting with the cosmic serpent!

                                                                                                                                          Various Artists

                                                                                                                                          Intersection On The Point Of Parallel Vol.I

                                                                                                                                          Volume I on a New Light Sounds Dark two part compilation, plunging further into the occult and mystery frequencies. A terrifying front cover lending insight at what black magik lays instore for the listening ritual. As usual, LSD procure sounds from completely unheard of seams, the resulting witch's cauldron of musical mayhem likely to challenge even the highest order sonic shamans.

                                                                                                                                          Limited copies, won't hang around long! 

                                                                                                                                          STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                                                          Matt says: This might be the scariest edition of Light Sounds Dark we've ever had. From the occultist demon charging at you on the sleeve to the cauldron of gurgling electronix and sonic witchcraft contained on the black magik wax; it's a hauntingly arresting journey from our astral planing spirit guides. Confront your inner shadow and book a meeting with the cosmic serpent!

                                                                                                                                          Jovonn's Body N'Deep label kickstarts the year with the next in the series (Vol 4) of the sought after BND Projects. This release brings standout tracks from the like's of Jovonn (edited by Ben Rebel), Marc Cotterell, Matty Gillespie and good friend Jermias Santiago. As the lyrics on "Play 4 Today" state - 'house music will never die'! - and that's amply demonstrated as the four producers seduce us with a top tier selection of deep house erotica. Real deal shizzle for fans of that OG sound... 






                                                                                                                                          STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                                                          Matt says: Pure deepness from Jovonn's fully fledged label which shows that despite swinging in and out of fashion over the last three decades, real deep house still reins supreme for some.

                                                                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                          01 Marc Cotterell - Deepha (plastik Factory Vox Mix)
                                                                                                                                          02 Matt Gillespie - Movin
                                                                                                                                          03 Jovonn - Play 4 Today (ben Rebel Remix)
                                                                                                                                          04 Jeremias Santiago - Soul Festival

                                                                                                                                          The twelfth volume of Drumcode’s flagship A-Sides series is set to land, featuring 20 future-facing cuts spanning the breadth of the techno spectrum, while none-other-than Carl Cox makes his Drumcode debut. The annual compilation serves to showcase some of Adam Beyer’s favourite demo’s throughout the year, as the label boss enjoys the opportunity to introduce new artists to the label.

                                                                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                          A1. Chris Avantgarde – The Last Time
                                                                                                                                          A2. Bry Ortega – Discover 9
                                                                                                                                          B1. Massano - Betraya
                                                                                                                                          B2. Spektre – Too Far Gone

                                                                                                                                          Various Artists

                                                                                                                                          Colin Curtis Presents Jazz Dance Fusion Volume 4

                                                                                                                                            Colin Curtis is back! with another finely curated selection of the best Jazz Dance Fusion records he could find. Volume 4 reflects a combination of new music unreleased music and tracks that have never been on vinyl before or not attained the recognition they deserve. Packed with great Jazz Dance music from the UK and all around the world. The whole purpose of these compilations is to introduce you to fantastic talent and allow you to then go and explore all their works and keep this movement moving!

                                                                                                                                            With brand new & exclusive releases, extremely rare tracks and many only available on Vinyl for the first time from Brazil, Cuba, Japan, Italy, USA, UK and beyond. Showcasing another insight into Colin Curtis's world of Jazz Dance Fusion and highlighting the sheer diversity & talent on offer from Vocal Jazz, Salsa, Latin Spoken Word to Sambas & Fusion, It’s all Here!


                                                                                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                            CD1:
                                                                                                                                            1. Bill Ortiz - Fusion/noche Cubana
                                                                                                                                            2. Born 74 & Onj - Tape Your Beat
                                                                                                                                            3. Geew – Still In Love
                                                                                                                                            4. Mary Greer Mudiku – Happy Sunrise
                                                                                                                                            5. The Sultan's Swing - 46 To Somewhere
                                                                                                                                            6. Stefano Di Santis – Unreachable Galaxy
                                                                                                                                            7. Charro Band De Emilio Guerrero – Movin
                                                                                                                                            8. Somos Amigos - Pa'gozar
                                                                                                                                            9. Telmo Fernandez & The Latin Soul Beat - Cuchifrito Pa’ Los Pollos
                                                                                                                                            10. Juju – Clã Samba
                                                                                                                                            11. Moreen Meriden - Caught In A Fever
                                                                                                                                            12. Alfredo Dias Gomes - Samba De Negro
                                                                                                                                            13. Alonso Gonzalez & Jazz Latino - Mr. Fool

                                                                                                                                            CD2:
                                                                                                                                            1. Venus Dodson – Mother Of The Future
                                                                                                                                            2. Jacques Schwarz-Bart - Mendé
                                                                                                                                            3. Guinu – Eletromandinga (Extended Version)
                                                                                                                                            4. Stefano Di Santis – Nova Laze
                                                                                                                                            5. GeeW - Kyoto
                                                                                                                                            6. Mary Greer Mudiku - I Face East
                                                                                                                                            7. Alfredo Dias Gomes - Vaya Mulatto
                                                                                                                                            8. Juju – Wanting Touch (Instrumenta)
                                                                                                                                            9. Nova Vida – My Only (GeeMix)
                                                                                                                                            10. Lifetime - I'll Bet You Thought I'd Never Find You
                                                                                                                                            11. Tres-Men – Samba De-La Cruz
                                                                                                                                            12. Miho Nobuzane - Ponteio
                                                                                                                                            13. El Caballo Y Su Orquesta - Mambo De Papi

                                                                                                                                            Various Artists

                                                                                                                                            Colin Curtis Presents Jazz Dance Fusion Volume 4 - Part 1

                                                                                                                                              Colin Curtis is back! with another finely curated selection of the best Jazz Dance Fusion records he could find. Volume 4 reflects a combination of new music unreleased music and tracks that have never been on vinyl before or not attained the recognition they deserve. Packed with great Jazz Dance music from the UK and all around the world. The whole purpose of these compilations is to introduce you to fantastic talent and allow you to then go and explore all their works and keep this movement moving!

                                                                                                                                              With brand new & exclusive releases, extremely rare tracks and many only available on Vinyl for the first time from Brazil, Cuba, Japan, Italy, USA, UK and beyond. Showcasing another insight into Colin Curtis's world of Jazz Dance Fusion and highlighting the sheer diversity & talent on offer from Vocal Jazz, Salsa, Latin Spoken Word to Sambas & Fusion, It’s all Here!


                                                                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                              1. Bill Ortiz - Fusion/noche Cubana
                                                                                                                                              2. Born 74 & Onj - Tape Your Beat
                                                                                                                                              3. Geew – Still In Love
                                                                                                                                              4. Mary Greer Mudiku – Happy Sunrise
                                                                                                                                              5. The Sultan's Swing - 46 To Somewhere
                                                                                                                                              6. Stefano Di Santis – Unreachable Galaxy
                                                                                                                                              7. Charro Band De Emilio Guerrero – Movin
                                                                                                                                              8. Somos Amigos - Pa'gozar
                                                                                                                                              9. Telmo Fernandez & The Latin Soul Beat - Cuchifrito Pa’ Los Pollos
                                                                                                                                              10. Juju – Clã Samba
                                                                                                                                              11. Moreen Meriden - Caught In A Fever
                                                                                                                                              12. Alfredo Dias Gomes - Samba De Negro
                                                                                                                                              13. Alonso Gonzalez & Jazz Latino - Mr. Fool

                                                                                                                                              Various Artists

                                                                                                                                              Colin Curtis Presents Jazz Dance Fusion Volume 4 - Part 2

                                                                                                                                                Colin Curtis is back! with another finely curated selection of the best Jazz Dance Fusion records he could find. Volume 4 reflects a combination of new music unreleased music and tracks that have never been on vinyl before or not attained the recognition they deserve. Packed with great Jazz Dance music from the UK and all around the world. The whole purpose of these compilations is to introduce you to fantastic talent and allow you to then go and explore all their works and keep this movement moving!

                                                                                                                                                With brand new & exclusive releases, extremely rare tracks and many only available on Vinyl for the first time from Brazil, Cuba, Japan, Italy, USA, UK and beyond. Showcasing another insight into Colin Curtis's world of Jazz Dance Fusion and highlighting the sheer diversity & talent on offer from Vocal Jazz, Salsa, Latin Spoken Word to Sambas & Fusion, It’s all Here!


                                                                                                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                                1. Venus Dodson – Mother Of The Future
                                                                                                                                                2. Jacques Schwarz-Bart - Mendé
                                                                                                                                                3. Guinu – Eletromandinga (Extended Version)
                                                                                                                                                4. Stefano Di Santis – Nova Laze
                                                                                                                                                5. GeeW - Kyoto
                                                                                                                                                6. Mary Greer Mudiku - I Face East
                                                                                                                                                7. Alfredo Dias Gomes - Vaya Mulatto
                                                                                                                                                8. Juju – Wanting Touch (Instrumenta)
                                                                                                                                                9. Nova Vida – My Only (GeeMix)
                                                                                                                                                10. Lifetime - I'll Bet You Thought I'd Never Find You
                                                                                                                                                11. Tres-Men – Samba De-La Cruz
                                                                                                                                                12. Miho Nobuzane - Ponteio
                                                                                                                                                13. El Caballo Y Su Orquesta - Mambo De Papi


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