Duo Concert Frankfurt 1986, was recorded live in Germany on February 15th. The album captures tenor icon Pharoah Sanders and celebrated pianist John Hicks in a moment of profound musical harmony. Sanders, known for his evolution from fierce free‑jazz to deeply lyrical spiritualist, plays here with warmth, focus and emotional clarity. Hicks meets him with luminous touch, rich voicings and an intuitive sense of space that elevates every phrase. Together they deliver a beautifully balanced set of Coltrane classics “Giant Steps” and “Central Park West”, original compositions such as “Heart To Heart” and more timeless standards.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. After The Morning
2. After The Rain

Side B
1. When The Lights Are Low
2. Giant Steps

Side C
1. Heart To Heart
2. Central Park West

Side D
1. The Creator Has A Master Plan/Thembi
2. Little Rock Blues

Antal, founder of the Amsterdam-based Rush Hour Records & Store, curates a personal selection from the historic Timeless Jazz label. Antal is renowned for his global DJ touring and eclectic sets spanning house, techno, rare funk, soul, and jazz. For this compilation he handpicked highlights from 1974–1994 by jazz luminaries such as Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Pharoah Sanders, Carter Jefferson, Gary Bartz, Woody Shaw, and more. “I want to thank the Wigt family for allowing me to dig deeper into their catalog to compile a selection of personal jazz favorites. Their passion for jazz and independent labels has inspired me as a DJ and record store owner. A great song is a great song, no matter when or where it was made,” Antal reflects. For this double album, Antal shares his love for modal and spiritual jazz, celebrating a pivotal era in jazz and creating a must-have for collectors, selectors, and new explorers.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Pharoah Sanders - Moon Child
2. George Adams - City Of Peace
3. Ronnie Mathews Trio - Selena's Dance

Side B
1. Rodney Jones - Articulations
2. Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Oh By The Way
3. John Lee & Gerry Brown feat. Gary Bartz - Rise On

Side C
1. Joe Gilman feat. Joe Henderson - Non Compos Mentis
2. Joanne Brackeen - Haiti B
3. Woody Shaw & Tone Jansa Quartet - Boland

Side D
1. Carter Jefferson - Why
2. Pharoah Sanders - You've Got To Have Freedom

Bill Withers was a modest, gentle, and yet towering musical figure responsible for some of the most important, universally known soul hits ever written. It’s no wonder that “Just the Two of Us” and “Ain’t No Sunshine” won him two Grammy awards and undoubtedly played a huge role in getting him inducted into both the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Live at Carnegie Hall is Withers' only live album, recorded on October 6, 1973. The fact that Bill got to play his heartfelt and honest soul at one of the most prestigious venues for both classical and pop music speaks volumes: his first two records Just As I Am and Still Bill were really that influential. Withers here appears on stage with an ensemble of only the best session musicians the 1970s had to offer: Melvin Dunlap, Ray Jackson, James Gadson, Benorce Blackmon, and Bobbye Hall, at the time one of the few female session percussionists. They all had worked together on Still Bill and had the knack for expanding Bill's intimate songs to fit a hall of that size and stature. And as far as the recording goes, no corners were cut; it really feels like you're up there with them. The set features evergreens such as "Ain't No Sunshine", "Lean On Me" and "Grandma's Hands", but also tunes that are only available as part of this live set, such as "World Keeps Going Around" and "I Can't Write Left-Handed".

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Use Me
2. Friend Of Mine
3. Ain't No Sunshine
4. Grandma's Hands

SIDE B
1. World Keeps Going Around
2. Let Me In Your Life
3. Better Off Dead
4. For My Friend

SIDE C
1. I Can't Write Left-Handed
2. Lean On Me
3. Lonely Town, Lonely Street
4. Hope She'll Be Happier

SIDE D
1. Let Us Love
2. Medley: Harlem/Cold Baloney

Younger Than Yesterday is the fourth studio album by The Byrds, originally released in 1967. As with its predecessor, it features elements of psychedelic rock, including experimentation with new musical textures, brass instruments and reverse tape effects. On the other hand, it also features the band's first country and western influences, which would become more prominent on their following albums. Today, Younger Than Yesterday is widely regarded as one of The Byrds' finest albums. This is evident from the fact that, in 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked the album at #127 on the list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star
2. Have You Seen Her Face
3. C.T.A. - 102
4. Renaissance Fair
5. Time Between
6. Everybody's Been Burned

SIDE B
1. Thoughts And Words
2. Mind Gardens
3. My Back Pages
4. The Girl With No Name
5. Why

Fredrick "Freddie" McGregor is a Jamaican singer born in Clarendon, Jamaica in 1956. At age seven, he started singing backup for a local ska harmony duo called The Clarendonians and did his first recordings aged 10 under the name "Little Freddie" or "Young Freddie", and as a duo with Ernest Wilson aka "Freddie & Fitsy". McGregor stayed at Studio One for much of the '70s. He sang lead for groups like Generation Gap and Soul Syndicate, and also recorded off and on as a solo act during the '70s. In 1975, McGregor converted to Rastafarianism. His debut album Mr. McGregor was released in 1979. It opens with "We Got Love" featuring a Tower of Power influenced horn section underneath McGregor's tale of love conquering all.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. We Got Love
2. Walls Of Jericho
3. Jah Can Count On I
4. Oh No Not My Baby
5. Why Did You Do It?

Side B
1. Zion Chant aka Jah A We Fathers
2. Rastaman Camp
3. Do Good
4. Brandy
5. Rasta Have Faith

In 1962, the master trumpeter Chet Baker recorded his beloved sessions at the RCA Studios in Rome, Italy. Backing him was an impressive roster of up-and-coming European jazz musicians, including the saxophonist Bobby Jaspar. The unique chemistry between the sextet is present throughout the album, which features interpretations of standards by Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk and Sonny Rollins. For decades, critics have mentioned the album for its unique classic status which all jazz aficionados should experience.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Well You Needn't
2. These Foolish Things
3. Barbados
4. Star Eyes

SIDE B
1. Over The Rainbow
2. Pent Up House
3. Ballata In Forma Di Blues
4. Blues In The Closet

Sam Cooke, inventor and true King of Soul, recorded Mr. Soul in the same year as Night Beat, and it seems to be its more adult counterpart, with soulful ballads taking up most of the album. A laidback tempo and rich arrangements lay the foundation over which Sam’s somewhat melancholy voice floats, creating an uplifting spirit that can mend anyone’s broken heart. With standards such as "Willow Weep For Me", "I Wish You Love", and "For Sentimental Reasons", Cooke shows a quiet emotive side of himself without losing his keen sense of melody, using the strength of his voice without overpowering the listener. Had Sam Cooke lived longer, we might have had more music of this rare quality. As it stands, we must make do with the treasures he left behind.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. I Wish You Love
2. Willow Weep For Me
3. Chains Of Love
4. Smoke Rings
5. All The Way
6. Send Me Some Lovin'

SIDE B
1. Cry Me A River
2. Driftin' Blues
3. For Sentimental Reasons
4. Nothing Can Change This Love
5. Little Girl
6. These Foolish Things

Furniture were a British new wave band active between 1979 and 1991, but they were far more eclectic than you'd think, incorporating jazz, blues and post-punk into their sound. They are noted both for their poetic storytelling and high-quality productions as well as for the numerous setbacks they experienced. These setbacks ultimately prevented them from making their big break, making them a big what-if of the burgeoning English new wave scene. Although active since the late 70s, it's their 1986 debut album "The Wrong People" that gave them their commercial breakthrough. It was supported by the single "Brilliant Mind" which eventually reached #21 on the UK Singles Chart. They followed it up with a re-recording of their 1984 single "Love Your Shoes". Although a radio hit, it failed to chart as not enough copies were pressed to match demand. The album ultimately suffered from the same fate which means there are not a lot of copies floating around. In recent years it became a cult classic and is now being reissued on vinyl for the first time since its initial release in 1986.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Shake Like Judy Says
2. Love Your Shoes
3. Brilliant Mind
4. She Gets Out The Scrapbook
5. I Miss You

Side B
1. Make Believe I'm Him
2. Let Me Feel Your Pulse
3. The Sound Of The Bell
4. Escape Into My Arms
5. Answer The Door
6. Pierre's Fight

Legendary DJ, producer, radio host, and founder of the Acid Jazz and Talkin' Loud labels, Gilles Peterson, has curated another exceptional collection of tracks and rare versions from the renowned Dutch Timeless Jazz label, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025. The Timeless Jazz Classics Vol. 2 double album features tracks and standout performances by Louis Hayes, Machito And His Salsa Big Band, Mike Nock Quartet, George Adams - Don Pullen Quartet amongst others. Notably, it includes two special tracks, the previously unreleased version of "Morning Song" (Live In Bremen 1978) by Eric Kloss & Barry Miles and bonus track "La Placita" (Live In Willisau 1978) by Marion Brown Quartet.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Louis Hayes - Junior Cook Quintet - Brothers & Sisters
2. Machita And His Salsa Big Band - Sambia
3. Samba Trio - Quadras De Roda

Side B
1. Mike Nock Quartet feat. Michael Brecker - Shadows Of Forgotten Love
2. Joe Farrell & Louis Hayes Quartet - Arab Arab

Side C
1. George Adams - Don Pullen Quartet - Triple Over Time
2. Rick Laird And Tom Grant feat. Joe Henderson - Outer Surge
3. Curtis Fuller - Four On The Outside

Side D
1. Batida - Oceans Between Us
2. Marion Brown Quartet - La Placita (Bonus Track)
3. Eric Kloss & Ba

Swedish rockers The Wannadies reached international stardom by releasing their third album Be A Girl. The single "You and Me Song" became the group's biggest hit, peaking at number eighteen in the UK. The song featured on the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann's film Romeo + Juliet (starring Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio), but the magic of the album goes further. “Might Be Stars" became another UK hit, and it sounds exactly like the Britpop from that time. The sound of summer is what makes this record so wonderful from the start to the end.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. You And Me Song
2. Might Be Stars
3. Love In June
4. How Does It Feel?
5. Sweet Nymphet
6. New World Record

SIDE B
1. Dying For More
2. Soon You’re Dead
3. Do It All The Time
4. Dreamy Wednesdays
5. Kid

Scottish singer Donovan embraced the folk-music boom during the sixties that swept both England and America and he reached international fame by the age of eighteen. In 1965 Fairytale, his second studio album, was released, and it planted the seed of what was yet to come. It foreshadowed the jazzy feel and descriptions of life in urban London that Donovan would continue to explore over the next two years. Fairytale features his hits “Colours”, “Universal Soldier” and “Jersey Thursday”.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Colours
2. To Try For The Sun
3. Sunny Goodge Street
4. Oh Deed I Do
5. Circus Of Sour
6. Summer Day Reflection Song

Side B
1. Candy Man
2. Jersey Thursday
3. Belated Forgiveness Plea
4. Ballad Of A Crystal Man
5. The Little Tin Soldier
6. Ballad Of Geraldine

The Real People is the 1991 self-titled album from The Real People. It includes the singles "Open Up Your Mind (Let Me In)", "Window Pane" and "The Truth", which feature the band’s distinctive combination of guitar-driven melodies and layered vocals. Recorded during the early 1990s, the album captures the band at a formative stage, offering a snapshot of the UK indie scene just before the Britpop movement emerged. The tracks move between lively, guitar-driven, baggy songs and more introspective moments, giving a sense of the band’s approach to melody and arrangements. "The Real People" offers a clear picture of the band’s formative style and the musical environment they were part of, highlighting their role in shaping the sound that would influence other British bands in the years to come.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Window Pane
2. I Can't Wait
3. For You
4. The Truth
5. Everyday's The Same
6. Wonderful

SIDE B
1. Open Up Your Mind (Let Me In)
2. She
3. In Your Hands
4. Looking At You
5. Words
6. Another Day

Writing of Blues and Yellows is the highly acclaimed debut studio album by the British folk singer-songwriter Billie Marten, who wrote the album at the age of 16. At the end of 2015, the prodigy was nominated for BBC’s Sound of 2016 award. Marten’s thoughtfully crafted debut is a collection of tales, retrospect, and self-examination. It spawned four singles, “Milk & Honey”, “La Lune”, “Lionhearted”, and “Live”, which remain some of her most popular tracks to date. The bonus side D features two demos, a bonus track and an alternative version.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. La Lune
2. Bird
3. Lionhearted
4. Emily
5. Milk & Honey

Side B
1. Green
2. Heavy Weather
3. Unaware
4. Hello Sunshine
5. Live

Side C
1. Teeth
2. Untitled
3. It's a Fine Day

Side D
1. Green (Demo)
2. Out of the Black
3. Hand over Hand (Demo)
4. Milk & Honey (Alternative version)

The first wave of British punk was overrun with smart kids from upper-class backgrounds playacting at being working-class yobs. Sham 69 was different; every bit as thick-headed and provincial as the band sounded, Sham 69 took a perversely populist pride in its lack of musical or intellectual sophistication. Side one of Tell Us the Truth was recorded live, and it perfectly captured the Cockney vibe, complete with football chants and a spontaneous chorus of "Knees Up, Mother Brown." Jimmy Pursey's communication with his audience is inarguably impressive, and all the songs have a good head of straight-ahead live energy. The studio side sounds impressive as well; a tight performances all together.

TRACK LISTING

Side A (Live Side)
1. We Got A Fight
2. Rip Off
3. Ulster
4. George Davis Is Innocent
5. They Don't Understand
6. Borstal Breakout

Side B (Studio Side)
1. Family Life
2. Hey Little Rich Boy
3. I'm A Man, I'm A Boy
4. What About The Lonely?
5. Tell Us The Truth
6. It's Never Too Late
7. Whose Generation!

That's life is the second album by Sham 69 and probably the first concept punk rock record. The first wave of punk was all about singles and there are two fine ones here: Hurry Up Harry and Angels With Dirty Faces. Anyone who can suffer through an episode of East Enders should be able to follow the "day in the life" narrative, the story of an everyday family living in London in the late 70's. A pretty great record that is anchored up by two great singles and a novel concept for an LP.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Leave Me Alone
2. Who Gives A Damn
3. Everybody's Right, Everybody's Wrong
4. That's Life
5. Win Or Lose

Side B
1. Hurry Up Harry
2. Evil Way
3. Reggae Pick Up Part I
4. Sunday Morning Nightmare
5. Reggae Pick Up Part II
6. Angels With Dirty Faces
7. Is This Me Or Is This You?

Music From The Star Wars Saga – The Essential Collection is an orchestral music compilation including tracks from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace until Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi. All songs are re-recorded by Robert Ziegler, alongside the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra and members of the Slovak Philharmonic Choir. These includes the iconic “Main Title” composition, “Duel Of The Fates”, “Yoda’s Theme” and “The Imperial March”.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Star Wars: Main Title
2. Duel Of The Fates
3. Anakin’s Theme
4. Across The Stars (Love Theme)

Side B
1. Battle Of The Heroes
2. Princess Leia’s Theme
3. The Throne Room / End Title
4. The Asteroid Field

Side C
1. Yoda’s Theme
2. The Imperial March
3. Han Solo And The Princess
4. Parade Of The Ewoks
5. Luke & Leia

Side D
1. The Forest Battle
2. Rey’s Theme
3. March Of The Resistance
4. Ahch-To Island
5. The Battle Of Crait

Recorded in New York in 1967, Silk & Soul is Nina Simone’s second album for RCA. The album features "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free", which would become a Civil Rights anthem, "It Be’s That Way Sometimes", written by her brother Sam Waymon, and "The Turning Point", a song that seems to be about a child making a new friend, but turns out to question the origins of racism. Ms Simone also takes on Dusty Springfield by covering "The Look Of Love", which was originally featured in the 1966 James Bond spoof Casino Royale and is greatly inspired by Mozart in the fugue-like "Consummation".

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. It Be's That Way Sometime
2. The Look Of Love
3. Go To Hell
4. Love O' Love
5. Cherish

SIDE B
1. I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
2. Turn Me On
3. The Turning Point
4. Some Say
5. Consummation

Robert Johnson was an American blues musician whose recordings heavily influenced many, many future generations of artists. Despite the fact his recording career spanned a mere seven months, he is universally recognized as a master of the Delta blues style, one of the earliest-known styles of blues emerging from the Mississippi delta in the early twentieth century. This second compilation, originally released in 1970, collects sixteen recordings previously available on the 78rpm format and includes recordings of two Johnson songs that have since become blues standards: "Sweet Home Chicago" and "I Believe I'll Dust My Broom." In contrast to the deeply emotive songs released on the 1961 album, many of the tracks on this volume display Johnson's lighter side. In 2003 the record was ranked #424 on Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Whether he really needed to sell his soul to the devil at the crossroads to reach these great heights, we'll never know..

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Kind Hearted Woman Blues
2. I Believe I'll Dust My Broom
3. Sweet Home Chicago
4. Rambling On My Mind
5. Phonograph Blues
6. They're Red Hot
7. Dead Shrimp Blues
8. Preachin' Blues

SIDE B
1. I'm A Steady Rollin' Man
2. From Four Till Late
3. Little Queen Of Spades
4. Malted Milk
5. Drunken Hearted Man
6. Stop Breakin' Down Blues
7. Honeymoon Blues
8. Love In Vain

Marvin Gaye always dreamed of being a smooth crooner, “sitting on a stool, possibly behind a piano,” delivering velvety songs like Nat King Cole. But Motown had other plans. Pushed between raw R&B and polished pop, Gaye fought to find his own voice, eventually rising to become one of the greatest soul singers in history. "Collected" features his iconic songs, his hits and his duets with Mary Wells, Tammi Terrell, Kim Weston and Diana Ross.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. (I’m Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over
2. Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide
3. Hitch Hike
4. Pride And Joy
5. Can I Get A Witness
6. Once Upon A Time (with Mary Wells)
7. Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
8. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

Side B
1. It Takes Two (with Kim Weston)
2. I’ll Be Doggone
3. Ain’t That Peculiar
4. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (with Tammi Terrell)
5. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
6. Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing (with Tammi Terrell)
7. You’re All I Need To Get By (with Tammi Terrell)
8. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby

Side C
1. What’s Going On
2. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
3. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
4. Trouble Man
5. Let’s Get It On
6. You Are Everything (with Diana Ross)

Side D
1. Distant Lover
2. I Want You
3. Got To Give It Up
4. Heavy Love Affair
5. Sexual Healing
6. Sanctified Lady

Rock ‘n' Roll with the Modern Lovers is the second album released as Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers. The band, which is build around singer-songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Richman, almost totally focuses on the sound from the ‘50s. The lo-fi record breathes folky roots music and rock ‘n roll as it would sound ages ago. “Ice Cream Man”, “Egyptian Reggae” (earning them a UK Top 5 hit) and “Roller Coaster by the Sea” are all superb songs, uncomplicated and wonderful. This is one of the most remarkable projects recorded by Jonathan.

The Modern Lovers were formed in 1970 by teenage singer, songwriter, guitarist Jonathan Richman, augmented with Jerry Harrison (keyboards), Ernie Brooks (bass) and David Robinson (drums), with Richman’s friend and original band member John Felice joining them occasionally.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. The Sweeping Wind (Kwa Ti Feng)
2. Ice Cream Man
3. Rockin’ Rockin’ Leprechauns
4. Summer Morning
5. Afternoon
6. Fly Into The Mystery

Side B
1. South American Folk Song
2. Roller Coaster By The Sea
3. Dodge Veg-O-Matic
4. Egyptian Reggae
5. Coomyah
6. The Wheels On The Bus
7. Angels Watching Over Me

Fastway's self-titled debut album was released in 1983. It's a hard-hitting blend of heavy metal and hard rock that made a significant impact in the early '80s metal scene. Formed by "Fast" Eddie Clarke (formerly of Motörhead) and Pete Way (formerly of UFO), the band delivered a raw, energetic sound driven by powerful guitar riffs and melodic hooks. With standout tracks like "Say What You Will" and "Easy Livin'," Fastway received praise for its straightforward rock appeal and infectious energy. Lead vocalist Dave King’s dynamic voice adds a gritty edge to the album’s heavy rhythms and bluesy influences. Fastway was a commercial success, helping the band gain a strong following and cementing their place in the hard rock and metal landscape. For fans of classic rock and early heavy metal, Fastway is a must-listen, delivering a high-energy experience from start to finish.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Easy Livin’
2. Feel Me, Touch Me (Do Anything You Want)
3. All I Need Is Your Love
4. Another Day
5. Heft!

Side B
1. We Become One
2. Give It All You Got
3. Say What You Will
4. You Got Me Runnin’
5. Give It Some Action

Vegas is the self-titled album from the one-off collaboration between Terry Hall and Dave Stewart. Originally released in 1992, the album combines elements of electronic music and pop with alternative rock influences. Recorded in London with additional contributions from drummer and programmer Olle Romö, the album showcases a more atmospheric side of both Hall and Stewart. It includes the singles "Possessed", "She", and "Walk into the Wind", the latter featuring vocals by Siobhan Fahey.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Possessed
2. Walk Into The Wind
3. She's Alright
4. Take Me For What I Am
5. The Trouble With Lovers

SIDE B
1. Nothing Alas Alack
2. The Thought Of You
3. Anthem
4. Wise Guy
5. The Day It Rained Forever
6. She

The Byrds were one of the earliest groups who could combine the best of two worlds. They caught on to the energy of the British Invasion and combined it with the lyricism and musical elements of the contemporary folk movement. Along the way they pioneered psychedelic and country rock, always keeping things recognizable with their vocal harmonies accompanied by their jangly guitars. On their third album Fifth Dimension from 1966 they started showing a more LSD-tinged side of themselves with the psychedelic rock of songs such as "Eight Miles High" and "I See You" and a preference for the Indian raga. One of their most pioneering albums!

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. 5 D (Fifth Dimension)
2. Wild Mountain Thyme
3. Mr. Spaceman
4. I See You
5. What's Happening?!?!
6. I Come And Stand At Every Door

SIDE B
1. Eight Miles High
2. Hey Joe (Where You Gonna Go)
3. Captain Soul
4. John Riley
5. 2-4-2 Fox Trot (The Lear Jet Song)

The Canadian-born Alexander ‘Skip’ Spence was the co-founder of Moby Grape, and played guitar with them until 1969. In the same year he released his only solo album: ‘Oar’. The album was recorded after Spence had spent six months in a mental institution following a delusion-driven attempt to attack his Moby Grape band mates with a fire axe, after having ingested LSD. As the urban myth goes, on the day of his release he drove a motorcycle, dressed in only his pajamas, directly to Nashville to record his only solo album. Fact is that he recorded this album in seven days, playing all the instruments himself and that the end result is now considered to be a classic psychedelic folk album. After this album Spence largely withdrew from the music industry.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Little Hands
2. Cripple Creek
3. Diana
4. Margaret-Tiger Rug
5. Weighted Down (The Prison Song)
6. War In Peace

SIDE B
1. Broken Heart
2. All Come To Meet Her
3. Books Of Moses
4. Dixie Peach Promenade
5. Lawrence Of Euphoria
6. Grey/Afro

"Blues Singer" is all acoustic and dedicated to John Lee Hooker with the line, "In Memory of John Lee Hooker. You are missed." Not known for his acoustic work, Buddy Guy unplugs for a rare album-length excursion into folk blues. The guitarist gets down and dirty with 12 tracks that sound like they were recorded after hours in his living room or on his back porch. Guy’s stinging leads are still evident as is his emotive voice, but both are less flamboyant in the unplugged setting. Accompanied by spare stand-up bass and brushed drums, Guy sounds nearly supernatural on covers from Skip James ("Hard Time Killing Floor"), Johnny Shines ("Moanin’ and Groanin’"), Son House ("Louise McGhee"), and John Lee Hooker ("Sally Mae") among others. It’s a low-key, low-down affair made for late nights, rainy days, and the saddest of moods. Buddy Guy is just as convincing here, arguably more so, as on his barnstorming electric albums, making Blues Singer one of the bravest and most poignant albums in his catalogue.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Hard Time Killing Floor
2. Crawlin' Kingsnake
3. Lucy Mae Blues

SIDE B
1. Can't See Baby
2. I Love The Life I Live
3. Louise McGhee

SIDE C
1. Moanin' and Groanin'
2. Black Cat Blues
3. Bad Life Blues

SIDE D
1. Sally Mae
2. Anna Lee
3. Lonesome Home Blues

Boogiemonsters were an American hip hop group composed of Bronx‑born rapper Mondo McCann, Alaskan native Vex Da Vortex (Sean Pollard), and Jamaican‑born brothers Myntric (Sean Myers) and Yodared (Ivor “Al” Myers). The members met while attending Virginia State University, quickly connected, and began recording demos and performing at campus events. Their early momentum led them to win first place at Howard University’s Hip‑Hop Convention. Pendulum/EMI record label signed the four MCs and released their debut album Riders Of The Storm: The Underwater Album in 1994.

The first single, “Recognized Thresholds of Negative Stress,” introduced their thoughtful, alternative approach to hip hop. It was followed by "Honeydips in Gotham,” a smooth tribute to the fly sistas of the city, and “Strange,” built around a slick Cameo sample. Another standout track, "Salt Water Taffy (Slo Jam),” is noted as one of the earliest non‑Roots session appearances by future producer Scott Storch.

Riders Of the Storm: The Underwater Album delivers a focused blend of rugged beats, sharp lyricism, and atmospheric production that stands apart in the 90s hip hop landscape. Its mix of conscious themes and deep grooves makes it essential for fans of underground hip hop. The album’s mellow, funky, alternative sound sits comfortably alongside groups like A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, giving it a timeless place in the era’s most creative and forward‑thinking releases.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Jugganauts
2. Recognized Thresholds Of Negative Stress
3. Boogie
4. Muzic Appreciation (Sweet Music)
5. Mark Of The Beast
6. Altered States Of Consciousness

Side B
1. Honeydips In Gotham
2. Strange
3. Old Man Jacob's Well
4. Bronx Bombas
5. Salt Water Taffy (Slo Jam)
6. Riders Of The Storm

In 1990, John Williams created the compilation album "John Williams Conducts John Williams – The Star Wars Trilogy", which features 13 of his most memorable tracks from the original Star Wars Trilogy. All performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, it features the iconic “Main Theme” and “Throne Room / Finale” from Episode IV – A New Hope, “The Imperial March” from Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, and “Luke And Leia”. "John Williams Conducts John Williams – The Star Wars Trilogy" is available on vinyl for the very first time and is housed in a gatefold sleeve with liner notes by the creator of the Star Wars franchise, George Lucas.

STAFF COMMENTS

Liam says: Super duper limited release, this John Williams curated compilation of his most iconic themes from the original Star Wars trilogy has never been released on vinyl before and is comin' atcha on (Yoda or lightsaber - you take your pick) green vinyl. Perfect soundtrack accompaniment for those days you're wanting to blow up the Death Star or Jedi training on Dagobah.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Episode IV "A New Hope": Main Theme
2. Episode IV "A New Hope": Princess Leia's Theme (Instrumental)
3. Episode IV "A New Hope": The Little People (Instrumental)

Side B
1. Episode V "The Empire Strikes Back": The Imperial March
2. Episode V "The Empire Strikes Back": Yoda's Theme (Instrumental)
3. Episode VI "Return Of The Jedi": Parade Of The Ewoks (Instrumental)
4. Episode V "The Empire Strikes Back": The Asteroid Field (Instrumental)

Side C
1. Episode VI "Return Of The Jedi": Luke And Leia (Instrumental)
2. Episode IV "A New Hope": Cantina Band
3. Episode IV "A New Hope": Here They Come! (Instrumental)
4. Episode VI "Return Of The Jedi": Jabba The Hut (Instrumental)

Side D
1. Episode VI "Return Of The Jedi": The Forest Battle (Instrumental)
2. Episode IV "A New Hope": Throne Room / Finale

Cranes is a dream pop/shoegaze band formed by siblings Alison and Jim Shaw who rose to stardom following a world tour with the Cure in 1992. After the influential Dedicated label folded in 1998 they went on a two-year hiatus after which they set up their own label Dadaphonic. Here, they released three studio albums between 2001 and 2008, of which this record is their first. Between 1986 and 1997 Cranes released a steady stream of records on Bite Back! and of course Dedicated, and when the latter folded, the Shaw siblings took a relatively long break from recording. Then, in 2001 they returned with a different bassist and drummer, their new Dadaphonic label and a fantastic new record to go along with it. A breathe of fresh air, Future Songs acts as a bridge between their somewhat brusque approach to shoegaze from the 90s and electronica-infused sound from the zeroes. A remarkable effort, especially considering the Shaws recorded almost everything on their own.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Future Song
2. Submarine
3. Flute Song
4. Sunrise
5. Don’t Wake Me Up

Side B
1. Driving in The Sun
2. Fragile
3. Eight
4. Even When
5. Everything For
6. The Maker Of Heavenly Trousers

'David Bowie Narrates Prokofiev's Peter And The Wolf' (1978) is a classical music album containing David Bowie's narration of Sergei Prokofiev's 1936 composition Peter And The Wolf. The music is performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy and the album reached number 136 on the US Pop Albums chart. Critics lauded the album, saying Bowie ‘found his most charming guise since Hunky Dory.’ He tells the well-known fable with his usual eloquence and style, and gives instructions at the beginning for kids to understand how the music corresponds to characters in the story. The accompaniment from the Philadelphia Orchestra is first rate. The Music On Vinyl re-release includes detailed liner notes on the project by Mary Campbell, specifically geared to "introduce children to the sounds of the individual instruments in the symphony orchestra." Both Prokofiev and Britten wrote their respective pieces with this aim in mind.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Peter And The Wolf, Op. 65 (A Musical Tale For Children)

SIDE B
1. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra, Op. 34

Back in 1990 the New Bomb Turks got together as four Ohio State University Students who "just wanted to rock". With Nightmare Scenario, New Bomb Turks returned to their snaggle-toothed first mistress — hard-driving, no-holds-barred American punk rock. With the guitar jive of Chuck Berry, the blinding ferocity of Motörhead and the snot of The Dead Boys, singer Eric Davidson and his backing trio fire off a dozen grenades of authentic old-school three-chord riff-rock in little over a half-hour, with nary a pause for breath between tracks. You can’t quibble with the four-on-the-floor intensity of tunes like opening salvo Point To A Point Blank. It was recorded over four days and nights, the only break being a jaunt over to a bar to see a reunited Real Kids, their first show in years, which floored the band and only added more mezcal to the fire.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Point To A Point Blank
2. Automatic Teller
3. End Of The Great Credibility Race
4. Too Much
5. Killer's Kiss
6. Continental Cats
7. Instrumental Bonus Track

Side B
1. Spanish Fly By Night
2. The Roof
3. Your Beaten Heart
4. Turning Tricks
5. Wine & Depression
6. Quarter To Four

A Frauta de Pã is a cult classic of 1970s MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), sought after by vinyl collectors and fans of obscure Brazilian gems, which for the first time since the 70s is available on vinyl again. Featuring elite Brazilian musicians such as João Bosco, Hélio Delmiro, José Roberto Bertrami (Azymuth), Gilson Peranzetta, and Roberto Quartin and with a cross-genre appeal, blending MPB, jazz fusion, progressive/psychedelic elements and orchestral arrangements. The record was released in 1975 when Carlos Walker was just 19 and it stands as a cult masterpiece of 1970s Brazilian music, an album where MPB sophistication meets jazz-fusion virtuosity and psychedelic imagination. It delivers a rich, orchestral sound that continues to captivate collectors and DJs worldwide.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. A Frauta De Pã
2. Serenata Do Meio-Dia
3. Estrada Da Intemperança
4. Pote De Mel
5. Via Láctea
6. Cidade Americana

Side B
1. O Cavaleiro E Os Moinhos
2. Modinha
3. Debaixo Do Sol
4. Um Dia
5. Alfazema

Social Distortion's third eponymous album from 1990 turned out to be their best-known work and would come to spawn the most hits, with singles "Ball And Chain", "Story Of My Life" and the Johnny Cash cover "Ring Of Fire". It mixed Punk with Rockabilly, Blues & Country, and split the difference between Rockabilly and Ramones-style Punk. After more than four decades of performing, Social Distortion continues to tour and create new music, with their eighth studio album expected in 2026.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. So Far Away
2. Let It Be Me
3. Story Of My Life
4. Sick Boys
5. Ring Of Fire

SIDE B
1. Ball And Chain
2. It Coulda Been Me
3. She's A Knockout
4. A Place In My Heart
5. Drug Train

In the hot summer month of 1975 when Toward The Sun was released, Druid were a young band on a roll with the patronage of DJ Bob Harris (producer of the album) and British music paper the Melody Maker (whose competition they had recently won). Druid's debut album occupies the kind of AOR space that some of the major Prog bands would turn to during the late 70s. Laced with acoustic guitars, 'flutes' and lush keyboards, neatly wrapped in a Symphonic Prog overcoat of more adventurous instrumental passages. All instruments meld together quite naturally to produce a full and balanced sound, full of light and shade.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Voices
2. Remembering
3. Theme
4. Toward The Sun

Side B
1. Red Carpet For An Autumn
2. Dawn Of Evening
3. Shangri-La

You don’t have to be a cinephile to know Michael Winner’s 1974 cult vigilante movie Death Wish. Starring the ever-stoic, quintessential action hero Charles Bronson, it was this film that defined the further careers of both Winner and Bronson. Right before this, they collaborated on The Stone Killer, in which Bronson plays a gritty detective from New York sent to L.A. to solve a case involving an old Sicilian Mafia family feud. The soundtrack is composed by jazz pianist and composer Roy Budd, who was also responsible for the much-praised soundtrack of the 1971 classic Get Carter starring Michael Caine.

It begins with a gentle tender melody but it’s a trick, as there is a 70-piece orchestra waiting to pounce. Suddenly the big picture is revealed, and the listener enters a full-on Budd theme with a cool jazz accompaniment. The score perfectly demonstrates Budd's ability to blend jazz with orchestral arrangements in ways unparalleled by very few composers. In typical 1970s fashion, this soundtrack will surely satisfy fans of the jazz-funk and library music found on labels such as KPM and Music De Wolfe.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. The Stone Killer Main Titles
2. Under Surveillance
3. The Plot
4. On The Trail
5. The Graveyard
6. In The Shadows
7. Too Late

Side B
1. The Old Precinct
2. Down Downtown
3. On The Move
4. Down Uptown
5. From Vietnam To New York
6. The Chase
7. The Assasination
8. Final Capture

Teenage Drug is the second studio album by the Irish indie-punk band The Sultans of Ping FC, originally released in 1994. The album continues the band's established sound across its 14 tracks, focusing on tight song structures and arrangements. It builds on their energetic indie punk, with sharp guitar riffs and songs containing the band's playful approach to lyrics. It features the singles "Teenage Punks", "Michiko" and "Wake Up And Scratch Me" and established the band's presence in the mid-1990s Irish and UK indie scene.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Teenage Drug
2. Wake Up And Scratch Me
3. Teenage Punks
4. Curse
5. Michiko
6. Love and Understanding

SIDE B
1. Psychopath
2. Terrorist Angel
3. Teenage Rock and Roll Girl
4. Pussycat
5. Sisters
6. Pussycat (Reprise)
7. Telephone Lover
8. Red Cadillac and a Black Moustache

THIS IS A RECORD STORE DAY 2026 EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON.

180 gram audiophile vinyl
Includes insert with liner notes and track-by-track information by Gilles Peterson
Collection of jazz favourites from the Dutch jazz label Timeless Records, compiled by world reknown jazz collector, labelboss, radio-jock and DJ Gilles Peterson
Featuring tracks by Carter Jefferson, Gary Bartz, Denise Jannah, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Clint Houston a.o.
With previously unreleased version of "Bolivia (Live at Umbria "76)" by Eastern Rebellion 6
Limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on translucent yellow coloured vinyl

Gilles Peterson, renowned DJ, producer, radio host, and founder of Acid Jazz and Talkin’ Loud, returns with a new handpicked selection from the iconic Dutch Timeless Jazz label. Timeless Jazz Classics Vol. 3 is the double album featuring standout performances and rare versions by legendary artists including Gary Bartz (“Peresina”), Billy Higgins (“Sugar And Spice”), Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (“Free For All”), Nueva Manteca and Nicky Marrero (“Afrodisia”), and Clint Houston (“Geri”). The exclusive bonus track “Bolivia (Live at Umbria ’76)” by Eastern Rebellion adds further depth to this remarkable collection.
Timeless Jazz Classics Vol. 3 is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on translucent yellow coloured vinyl and includes an insert with liner notes and track-by-track information by Gilles Peterson.

Lights… Camera… Revolution is the fourth studio album from Venice Beach, L.A. heavyweights Suicidal Tendencies. Suicidal’s flirtation with the mainstream (complete with obligatory criticism of ‘selling-out’) went Gold in the US with over half a million copies sold, and to this day remains an essential record in any Metal or Punk collection. It is an excellent record for fans of Anthrax, Metallica, Biohazard and Black Flag.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. You Can't Bring Me Down
2. Lost Again
3. Alone
4. Lovely
5. Give It Revolution

SIDE B
1. Get Whacked
2. Send Me Your Money
3. Emotion No. 13
4. Disco's Out, Murder's In
5. Go'n Breakdown

The Sultans Of Ping are an Irish band formed in 1988. Following a number of lineup changes, the band came to the attention of the Irish and UK music press, when "Where's Me Jumper" was released in January 1992. After several other independently released singles, the band signed to Epic Records, through a deal organized by Rhythm King Records's Martin Heath. With Epic, the band released their debut album Casual Sex In The Cineplex which reached number 23 in the UK Albums Chart.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Back In A Tracksuit
2. Indeed You Are
3. Veronica
4. 2 Pints Of Rasa
5. Stupid Kid
6. You Talk Too Much

Side B
1. Give Him A Ball (And A Yard Of Grass)
2. Karaoke Queen
3. Let's Go Shopping
4. Kick Me With Your Leather Boots
5. Clitus Clarke
6. Where's Me Jumper

The debut LP from Liverpool band the Wild Swans finally gets a re-release. Originally released in 1988, it's an absolutely beautiful record full of jangling guitars and pounding drums, topped with Paul Simpson's melancholic vocals.

Despite being signed to Sire Records by Seymour Stein, they never received the same acclaim as some of their Liverpudlian contemporaries, which is a perplexing as this LP has all the hallmarks of Liverpool at that time along with some great songwriting. It's an album full of melancholy and hope and still sounds absolutely wonderful 30 odd years later.

STAFF COMMENTS

Andy says: Absolutely glorious record showcasing Liverpool legend Paul Simpson's brilliant song writing in tandem with that beautifully romantic Liverpool sound so redolent of the early 80's. Maybe the fact this debut wasn't released until 1988 was a reason for its perceived "failure". All irrelevant now; this is a wonderful record.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Young Manhood
2. Bible Dreams
3. Bitterness
4. Archangels
5. Northern England

Side B
1. Whirlpool Heart
2. Bringing Home The Ashes
3. Mythical Beast
4. Now And Forever
5. The Worst Year Of My Life

Time Is Slipping Away is an album by American R&B/jazz fusion producer, composer, keyboardist and vocalist Dexter Wansel. It is the last of four studio albums released at Philadelphia International Records. The album contains songs with different styles from P-funk to sophisticated quiet storm music to instrumental jazz-funk. It features the two popular songs “The Sweetest Pain” and “I’ll Never Forget (My Favorite Disco)”. The former song features vocals by soul singer Terri Wells.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1. I'll Never Forget (My Favorite Disco)
2. The Sweetest Pain
3. Funk Attack
4. Time Is Slipping Away

Side 2
1. It's Been Cool
2. Let Me Rock You
3. New Beginning
4. One For The Road

Dead or Alive found success in the mid-1980s and sold over 50 million records worldwide. Youthquake is the band's second studio album, originally released on Epic Records in 1985.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)
2. I Wanna Be A Toy
3. DJ Hit That Button
4. In Too Deep
5. Big Daddy Of The Rhythm

Side B
1. Cake And Eat It
2. Lover Come Back To Me
3. My Heart Goes Bang
4. It’s Been A Long Time

Bill Withers was a modest, gentle, and yet towering musical figure responsible for some of the most important, universally known soul hits ever written. It’s no wonder that “Just the Two of Us” and “Ain’t No Sunshine” won him two Grammy awards and undoubtedly played a huge role in getting him inducted into both the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Still Bill is Withers' third studio album and continues to showcase his remarkable versatility, touching upon smooth Philly soul, funk, blues and 70s folk slash singer/songwriter. Upon release the record was both a commercial and critical success and is considered a landmark 1970s R&B record. It features the hit singles "Lean on Me" and "Use Me", as well as "Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?" appearing on the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown. Unsurprisingly, next to Just As I Am, this record also made it into Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, coming in at #333.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Lonely Town
Lonely Street
2. Let Me In Your Life
3. Who Is He (And What Is He To You)?
4. Use Me
5. Lean On Me

SIDE B
1. Kissing My Love
2. I Don't Know
3. Another Day To Run
4. I Don't Want You On My Mind
5. Take It All In And Check It All Out

Volunteers is Jefferson Airplane fifth studio album. The album is a real sign of the times with politically charged lyrics dealing with the injustice of the Vietnam war. The album was seen as pretty controversial, but was also really loved by critics such as Rolling Stone. Technologically, the album was actually ahead of its time with the usage of the state-of-the-art 16-track tape machine giving the album its powerful layered sound. Sonically and historically this album still has music fans interested after 55 years, making it a real classic.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. We Can Be Together
2. Good Shepherd
3. The Farm
4. Hey Fredrick

SIDE B
1. Turn My Life Down
2. Wooden Ships
3. Eskimo Blue Day
4. A Song For All Seasons
5. Meadowlands
6. Volunteers

Battle Of Armagideon is one of the essential albums by Lee 'Scratch' Perry & The Upsetters. Perry's technique as a mixer and producer will get to you in many ways. “I'm a Madman” is the best-known album track, wherein Perry acknowledged his lunatic persona. The Spin Alternative Record Guide deemed the album Perry's best of the 1980s. Lee 'Scratch' Perry was a pioneer in dub music and worked together with artists such as Bob Marley and the Wailers, The Clash and The Beastie Boys.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Introducing Myself
2. Drum Song
3. Grooving
4. All Things Are Possible
5. Show Me That River
6. Time Marches On (In/Out Mix)

Side B
1. I Am A Madman
2. The Joker
3. Happy Birthday
4. Sexy Lady
5. Time Marches On

"You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" is the biggest hit single of Dead or Alive. It was the first No. 1 hit by the Stock Aitken Waterman production trio and The Guardian listed the song at number one in their "Stock Aitken Waterman's 20 greatest songs – ranked!" To celebrate its 40th anniversary, it is now available as a limited 12", including 6 remixes.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (Murder Mix)
2. You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (Metro 12" Extended Mix)
3. You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (400 Hz - Kleopatra Remix)

Side B
1. You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (Performance Mix)
2. You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (Mark Moore & Mr Motion Remix)
3. You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (Original 7" Mix)

Love, Peace & Harmony - The Best of Bow Wow Wow is a compilation of the iconic new wave group Bow Wow Wow, released in 2008. The band was formed by Malcolm McLaren, the manager of the Sex Pistols. McLaren recruited members of Adam and the Ants to form the band, featuring 13-year-old Annabella Lwin on lead vocals. Over the next four years, the band were frequent guests in the British charts, with nine singles entering the UK Top 100. "Go Wild in the Country" and "I Want Candy" even made it into the top 10.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. I Want Candy
2. Go Wild In The Country
3. Do You Wanna Hold Me?
4. Cowboy
5. Aphrodisiac
6. Chihuahua
7. Baby, Oh No
8. The Man Mountain

Side B
1. Lonesome Tonight
2. Love, Peace And Harmony
3. See Jungle! (Jungle Boy)
4. Rikki Dee
5. (I'm A) TV Savage
6. Elimination Dancing
7. Mile High Club
8. Prince Of Darkness (Sinner, Sinner)

In 1955 Miles Davis played an all-star jam session at the Newport Jazz Festival with Thelonious Monk on piano, Gerry Mulligan on baritone sax and Zoot Sims on tenor sax. This performance immediately drew the attention of Columbia Records' George Avakian, who was so impressed that he immediately offered Davis a contract if he could form a regular band. The group he then assembled would go down in history as Davis' so-called "First Great Quintet", consisting of John Coltrane on tenor sax, Red Garland on piano, Philly Joe Jones on drums, Paul Chambers on bass and of course Miles himself on trumpet. 'Round About Midnight is Miles Davis' first record for Columbia and also the first studio recording of the First Great Quintet. The recording sessions began on October 26 1955 but the album wasn't released until 1957 as Davis was still under contract at Prestige at the time. These respective sessions yielded Steamin', Workin', Cookin' and Relaxin'; albums that would go down in history as quintessential blueprints of late 1950s hard bop. The record is made up of a collection of standards and one traditional song ("Dear Old Stockholm", from the 19th century). Notably, it features what may be considered the most well-known versions of Thelonious Monk's "'Round Midnight" and "Bye Bye Blackbird". That Avakian made a golden signing was sufficiently clear from the start, but no one could foresee that it would be this quintet on Columbia that would go on to change the course of modern jazz forever with Kind of Blue.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. 'Round Midnight
2. Ah-Leu-Cha
3. All Of You

Side B
1. Bye Bye Blackbird
2. Tadd's Delight
3. Dear Old Stockholm

Philip Glass is widely regarded as one of the most influential composers of the late 20th century. His work has been dubbed “minimal music”. Glass himself prefers to describe himself as a composer of “music with repetitive structures”.

Glassworks is the most pleasant craftwork ever from the great minimalist exploiter. Six warm pieces in a successful attempt to create a more pop-oriented work. The Philip Glass ensemble performs with an amiably soft-edged minimalist sound, in an almost new-age vein. Glass anticipated resistance toward the funding of his more expensive projects, so he created a more accessible, and marketable recording. And with success. More than 200K albums were sold in five years. The tracks "Rubric" and "Façades" both appeared in the 2008 documentary about Philippe Petit, Man on Wire. "Floe" was featured on the soundtrack of the 1989 Italian horror film The Church, and "Opening" was featured in the American remake of the movie Breathless.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Opening
2. Floe
3. Islands

Side B
1. Rubric
2. Facades
3. Closing

Demon Fuzz was an afro-rock group of which its members had all immigrated to Britain from Commonwealth countries. Released in 1970 the band’s only album, the extraordinary Afreaka!, demonstrates their excellence in playing psychedelic soul, dub-heavy funk, progressive rock, afro-jazz and black acid rock. Demon Fuzz these days are amongst the most bootlegged and sampled bands from the early 70s British underground. The band's name means "devil's children" or "bad policemen". They originally played soul, but the music they heard during a trip to Morocco lead to a change in their style to what has been described as a blend of funk, rock, jazz, and African music.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Past, Present And Future
2. Disillusioned Man
3. Another Country

Side B
1. Hymn To Mother Earth
2. Mercy (Variation No. 1)

Dance Mania from 1958 is Tito Puente's bestselling and most essential album. Delivering incredibly tight mambo rhythms, Puente knew how to get his traditional southern American music across. Helped by an impeccable, vivid stereo production (as part of RCA's aptly named original "Living Stereo" series), this infectious mix of Latin dance tracks will get anyone up on their feet. Featuring the inimitable Ray Baretto on percussion, Dance Mania does exactly what the title says: shake your derriere like you just don't care! This record should belong in everyone's jazz, soul or Latin music record collection.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. El Cayuco
2. Complicacion
3. 3-D Mambo
4. Llego Mijan
5. Cuando Te Vea
6. Hong Kong Mambo

Side B
1. Mambo Gozon
2. Mi Chiquita Quiere Bembe
3. Varsity Drag
4. Estoy Sempre Junto A Ti
5. Agua Limpia Todo
6. Saca Tu Mujer

'The Grace EPs' by legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley, is comprised of the following EPs: 'Peyote Radio Theatre' [July 1994], 'Last Goodbye' [January 1995], 'So Real' [June 1995], 'Live From The Bataclan' [October 1995] and 'The Grace EP' [February 1996], This unique package contains all five twelve inch vinyl records each in their own full colour jacket, a double sided full colour insert with extensive liner notes, all carefully packed in a heavyweight leather laminate textured 15mm-spined outer sleeve.

The five discs that make up the Grace EPs box-set are a collection of live performances, B-sides and studio versions from songs that originally appeared on Buckley's "Grace" album. 'Peyote Radio Theatre' and 'So Real' were promotional-only releases that weren't commercially available. The others are rare imports: 'Last Goodbye' came out in Japan, 'Live from the Bataclan' in France and 'The Grace EP' in Australia. This EP set features "Last Goodbye", "Grace", "So Real" and two amazing live versions of his classic hits "Hallelujah" & "Mojo Pin". The Grace EPs also features a whopping 12-minute version of Van Morrison's "The Way Young Lovers Do," a medley of "Je N'En Connais Pas la Fin/Hymne A l'Amour," Hank Williams's "Lost Highway," and a 14-minute take on Alex Chilton's "Kanga-Roo." Finally there is a bonus track added to the The Grace EP; "Tongue," a spooky ambient 11-minute studio instrumental.

TRACK LISTING

Peyote Radio Theatre:

Side A
1. Mojo Pin
2. Dream Brother (Nag Champa Mix)

Side B
1. Kanga-Roo

So Real:

Side C
1. So Real (Live)
2. Grace (Live)

Side D
1. Dream Brother (Live)

Live From The Bataclan:

Side E
1. Dream Brother (Live)
2. The Way Young Lovers Do (Live)

Side F
1. Medley: Je N'En Connais La Fin/Hymne A L'Amour (Live)
2. Hallelujah (Live)

The Grace EP:

Side G
1. Grace
2. Grace (Live)
3. Mojo Pin (Live)

Side H
1. Hallelujah (Live)
2. Tongue (Rehearsal Demo)

Last Goodbye EP:

Side I
1. Last Goodbye
2. Mojo Pin (Live "Chocolate Version")

Side J
1. Kanga-Roo (Album Version)
2. Lost Highway (Live)

Young-Holt Unlimited was a U.S. soul and jazz instrumental musical ensemble from Chicago. The album opens with a swinging version of "I'll Be There." The groove is up-tempo, slippery and almost gospel in intent, it's simply breathtaking. Likewise, an extended version of George Harrison's "Something," is a blissed-out mind-bender. The band has been sampled over 200 times, most often in the hip hop genre.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. I'll Be There
2. Something
3. We've Only Just Begun
4. Hot Pants

Side B
1. Make It With You
2. Luv Bugg
3. Wah Wah Man
4. Queen Of The Nile
5. Blood In The Streets
6. Save The Day

Elvis 56 - originally released in 1996 - is a compilation of studio master recordings made by Elvis Presley in 1956. The sessions on this LP took place at RCA studios in Nashville and New York, as well as at Radio Recorders in Hollywood. Comprising the most complete and essential overview of The King’s first year at RCA, Elvis 56 is the definitive rock ‘n’ roll album, including “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Hound Dog” and “Rip It Up.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Heartbreak Hotel
2. My Baby Left Me
3. Blue Suede Shoes
4. So Glad You're Mine
5. Tutti Frutti
6. One-Sided Love Affair
7. Love Me
8. Anyplace Is Paradise
9. Paralyzed
10. Ready Teddy
11. Too Much
12. Hound Dog

Side B
1. Anyway You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)
2. Don't Be Cruel
3. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
4. Shake, Rattle And Roll (Alternate Take 8)
5. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
6. Rip It Up
7. Heartbreak Hotel (Alternate Take 5)
8. I Got A Woman
9. I Was The One
10. Money Honey

Thelonious Monk once famously said "the piano ain't got no wrong notes", and this mantra is evident in his playing: full of angular, challenging harmonies combined with a harsh and percussive technique. Though his style of playing was unorthodox, he could also play runs and arpeggios with great speed and accuracy. All in all Monk would prove to be a long-lasting influence on jazz piano. Underground is the seventh studio album that Monk did for Columbia and features Larry Gales on bass, Ben Riley on drums and Charlie Rouse on tenor saxophone. A prolific composer, all but one of the tunes on this record are original compositions, all with different stories. Apart from the music, the cover is worth a special mention. It depicts Monk as a member of the French Resistance and is meant as an homage to Pannonica "Nica" de Koenigswarter. She was a member of the aristocratic Rothschild family and became a patron of leading jazz musicians, hosting jam sessions, driving them to gigs and sometimes even helping out with paying the rent. In 1969 the cover won a Grammy for Best Recording Package.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Thelonious
2. Ugly Beauty
3. Raise Four
4. Boo Boo's Birthday

SIDE B
1. Easy Street
2. Green Chimneys
3. In Walked Bud

Chapterhouse released two albums during their existence, Whirlpool (1991) and Blood Music (1993). Their debut album is a fantastic example of shoegaze at its best. The wall of sound approach is built around dance music structures and creates some heavy grooves.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Breather
2. Pearl
3. Autosleeper
4. Treasure

Side B
1. Falling Down
2. April
3. Guilt
4. If You Want Me
5. Something More

Cranes is a dream pop/shoegaze band formed by siblings Alison and Jim Shaw who rose to stardom following a world tour with the Cure in 1992. After the influential Dedicated label folded in 1998 they went on a two-year hiatus after which they set up their own label Dadaphonic. Here, they released three studio albums between 2001 and 2008, of which this record is their penultimate. This record, as any other on their label, strikes the perfect balance between their typical 90s alt rock underpinnings and modern electronica. Downtempo beats and swirling effects combined with jangly guitars and Alison Shaw's mysterious vocal presence make for a deep and subdued album, in the best way possible. Fans of the band have been requesting a vinyl release for quite a while now and to them we say: ask and you shall receive...

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Vanishing Point
2. K56
3. Every Town
4. Here Comes The Snow
5. Particles & Waves

Side B
1. Avenue A
2. Astronauts
3. Far From The City
4 .Streams
5. Light Song

Antibalas established themselves in the late 1990s as a burning, tough, horn, bass and drum driven Afrobeat ensemble cut from the Fela Kuti mould, who were politically savvy and socially conscious. Their live shows have been incendiary events where rhythm and perspiration from completely crazy, booty-shaking audience members shared something deeper and wider than the music itself. Security is Antibalas' fourth album. It was co-produced by the band with John McEntire from Tortoise.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Beaten Metal
2. Filibuster X

Side B
1. Sanctuary

Side C
1. Hilo
2. War Hero

Side D
1. I.C.E.
2. Age

The Sugarhill Gang is an American hip hop trio, worldwide known for their massive 1979 hit "Rapper's Delight", which was the first rap single to become a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The track was the first exposure to hip-hop for millions of people. The Sugarhill Gang were also among the very first rap acts to record a full-length LP.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Here I Am
2. Rapper's Reprise (Jam-Jam)
3. Bad News

Side B
1. Sugar Hill Groove
2. Passion Play
3. Rapper's Delight *Bonus Track
4. Rapper's Delight (Single Version)

Saci Pererê is an album by Banda Black Rio, a Brazilian music group from Rio de Janeiro, formed in 1976. The group pioneered the soul-funk movement in Brazil led by renowned saxophonist Oberdan Magalhães and is known for its danceable blend of samba, jazz, and Brazilian rhythms. They have been compared to other soul funk bands such as Kool and the Gang and Earth, Wind & Fire. This summer is the perfect time to rediscover this album.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Saci Pererê
2. Miss Cheryl
3. Melissa
4. De Onde Vem
5. Subindo O Morro

Side B
1. Amor Natural
2. Profissionalismo é Isso Aí
3. Broto Sexy
4. Tem Que Ser Agora
5. Zumbi

Desmond Dekker recorded some of his best-known songs together with his backing group the Aces (consisting of Wilson James and Easton Barrington Howard). Their debut album 007 (Shanty Town) includes their single of the same name, which made him Jamaican music's first 'outernational' superstar, reaching #14 on the UK charts. You'll hear how the ska music from the mid-60s developed into the rocksteady sound. This is where it all started before Desmond became the international star, famous because of his international hits, such as "Israelites" (1968) and "It Miek" (1969).

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. 007 (Shanty Town)
2. Unity
3. Wise Man
4. Rude Boy Train
5. You've Got Your Troubles
6. Rudie Got Soul

Side B
1. Mother Young Gal
2. Keep A Cool Head
3. Shing-A-Ling
4. Mother Long Tongue
5. Personal Possession
6. Sweet Music

Basket of Light by Pentangle was originally released in 1969. It blends traditional folk with elements of jazz, blues, and psychedelia. The band features Bert Jansch and John Renbourn, with vocals by Jacqui McShee. The album reached no. 5 on the UK Albums Chart at the time.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Light Flight
2. Once I Had A Sweetheart
3. Springtime Promises
4. Lyke-Wake Dirge
5. Train Song

Side B
1. Hunting Song
2. Sally Go Round The Roses
3. The Cuckoo
4. House Carpenter

Bill Withers was a modest, gentle, and yet towering musical figure responsible for some of the most important, universally known soul hits ever written. It’s no wonder that “Just the Two of Us” and “Ain’t No Sunshine” won him two Grammy awards and undoubtedly played a huge role in getting him inducted into both the Songwriters and Rock and Roll hall of fame. Just As I Am is Withers' debut album and is by all measures a brilliant first outing. The record features twelve tunes of which most are Bill's own compositions, each song a reflection of his unique introspective, folky take on soul music. it's not hard to understand why it's ranked #304 on Rolling Stone’s list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. This edition includes a booklet featuring a reflective essay on Bill Withers written by writer, poet, and civil rights activist Kevin Powell.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Harlem
2. Ain't No Sunshine
3. Grandma's Hands
4. Sweet Wanomi
5. Everybody's Talkin'
6. Do It Good

SIDE B
1. Hope She'll Be Happier
2. Let It Be
3. I'm Her Daddy
4. In My Heart
5. Moanin' And Groanin'
6. Better Off Dead

A year after their acclaimed self-titled debut album, The Only Ones followed up with Even Serpents Shine. The sophomore album was met with positive reviews like "Even Serpents Shine doesn’t boast an out-of-the-box classic tune along the lines of 'Another Girl, Another Planet' from the debut, but in many respects, this is the more consistent album, achieving a similar degree of thematic and melodic variety while generating a more coherent sound and feeling”.

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Andy says: Another moody but exhilarating outing which mixed heavy, brooding numbers with simply gorgeous pop in the likes of Flaming Torch, Out There In The Night and the exquisite Someone Who Cares. Just ask Johnny Marr!!

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. From Here To Eternity
2. Flaming Torch
3. You’ve Got To Play
4. No Solution
5. Inbetweens
6. Out There In The Night

SIDE B
1. Curtains For You
2. Programme
3. Someone Who Cares
4. Miles From Nowhere
5. Instrumental

The Chambers Brothers are four biological brothers who cut their teeth in church choirs and on the gospel and folk circuit around Southern California. But things really picked up halfway in the 1960s when they started performing in New York and in 1968 scored their only hit “Time Has Come Today”. This 11-minute opus spent five consecutive weeks at #11 (yes, really!) on the Billboard Hot 100 and really showcased the progressive mindset of the brothers; the group combined American blues and gospel traditions with the effects-laden sound of psychedelic rock that was very much in-vogue around that time.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. All Strung Out Over You
2. People Get Ready
3. I Can't Stand It
4. Romeo And Juliet
5. In The Midnight Hour
6. So Tired

Side B
1. Uptown
2. Please Don't Leave Me
3. What The World Needs Now Is Love
4. Time Has Come Today

Logic Will Break Your Heart is the debut album by Montreal-based indie rock band The Stills. Having known one another since the age of 12, the band's founding members - vocalist Tim Fletcher, drummer Dave Hamelin, guitarist Greg Paquet, and bassist Oliver Crowe - played in various bands before forming the Stills in 2000 and releasing their debut in 2003.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Lola Stars And Stripes
2. Gender Bombs
3. Changes Are No Good

Side B
1. Love And Death
2. Of Montreal
3. Ready For It

Side C
1. Let's Roll
2. Allison Krausse
3. Animals And Insects

Side D
1. Still In Love Song
2. Fevered
3. Yesterday Never Tomorrow

Vintage Violence is John Cale’s first post-Velvet Underground album and was originally released in 1970. Cale's signature sound with the Velvets was purposefully rough and aurally challenging, but Vintage Violence is a startlingly user-friendly piece of mature, intelligent pop with a smooth, satin finish. The Welsh rocker shows a pop craftsman at work on ten tracks that reference everything from Country Rock to Beach Boys harmonies to The Band-style Americana and beyond.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Hello, There
2. Gideon's Bible
3. Adelaide
4. Big White Cloud
5. Cleo
6. Please

SIDE B
1. Charlemagne
2. Bring It On Up
3. Amsterdam
4. Ghost Story
5. Fairweather Friend

Roast Fish Collie Weed & Corn Bread is a studio album by Jamaican reggae legend Lee “Scratch” Perry, released in 1978. Although Perry had been in the Jamaican music business for a long time by 1978, this album was the first he released to only include songs sung by himself. It was produced at his legendary Black Ark Studio and went on to become a reggae classic.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Soul Fire
2. Throw Some Water In
3. Evil Tongues
4. Curly Locks
5. Ghetto Sidewalk

Side B
1. Favourite Dish
2. Big Neck Police
3. Free Up The Weed
4. Mr. D. J. Man
5. Roast Fish & Corn Bread

The Wild Swans are a post-punk band from Liverpool, England, formed by Paul Simpson in 1980 shortly after he left the Teardrop Explodes. Members of the Wild Swans have also been members of Echo & the Bunnymen, the Icicle Works, the Woodentops, the Brian Jonestown Massacre and the Lightning Seeds. Their second album Space Flower is fun, infectious and colourful, brimming with unabashed, playful psychedelia.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Melting Blue Delicious
2. Butterfly Girl
3. Tangerine Temple
4. Immaculate
5. Space Flower

Side B
1. Chocolate Bubblegum
2. I’m A Lighthouse
3. Magic Hotel
4. Vanilla Melange
5. Sea Of Tranquility

Playing with a Different Sex was the debut album by seminal post-punk band Au Pairs, released in 1981. Described retrospectively by AllMusic as ‘one of the great post-punk records’, a review by Record Mirror on its release said the band’s ‘critique of all forms of possession and sexual stereotyping assumes a devastating power’. Themes include sexual politics and the torture of women imprisoned in Northern Ireland during The Troubles of the 1970s, as well as a stunning cover of David Bowie’s ‘Repetition’ about domestic violence. It peaked at No. 33 in the UK, and features the single ‘It's Obvious’, which reached No. 37 on the US Club Play Singles chart.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. We're So Cool
2. Love Song
3. Set Up
4. Repetition
5. Headache For Michelle

Side B
1. Come Again
2. Armagh
3. Unfinished Business
4. Dear John
5. It's Obvious

Country icon Kris Kristofferson released his debut album Kristofferson in 1970, marking the belated start of what would turn out to be a long and illustrious recording career. He was a pioneering figure in the outlaw country movement, moving away from the polished Nashville sound and toward a more raw, introspective style.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Blame It On The Stones
2. To Beat The Devil
3. Me And Bobby McGee
4. The Best Of All Possible Worlds
5. Help Me Make It Through The Night
6. The Law Is For Protection Of The People

Side B
1. Casey's Last Ride
2. Just The Other Side Of Nowhere
3. Darby's Castle
4. For The Good Times
5. Duvalier's Dream
6. Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down

This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of No Regrets, the fourth studio album by The Walker Brothers. Following an eight-year hiatus Gary Leeds, Scott Engel, and John Maus finally reunited and this time the band drew stronger influences from country and contemporary pop music. Most of the material on the album was written by renowned artists of its time such as Curtis Mayfield, Emmylou Harris, Mickey Newbury, Kris Kristofferson, and Janis Ian. The reunion was a success with the title song reaching the top 10 in the UK and the album is now being reissued for the first time in 50 years.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. No Regrets
2. Hold An Old Friend's Hand
3. Boulder To Birmingham
4. Walkin' In The Sun
5. Lover's Lullaby

Side B
1. I've Got To Have You
2. He'll Break Your Heart
3. Everything That Touches You
4. Lovers
5. Burn Our Bridges

America, the band that gave the world the Classic Rock evergreen “A Horse With No Name” in 1972 released their fifth album Hearts three years later to great public and critical acclaim. Hearts was produced by famed Beatles producer George Martin. The album was a big hit in the US reaching number 4 on the Billboard album charts, certified Gold by the RIAA.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Daisy Jane
2. Half A Man
3. Midnight
4. Bell Tree
5. Old Virginia
6. People In The Valley

Side B
1. Company
2. Woman Tonight
3. The Story Of A Teenager
4. Sister Golden Hair
5. Tomorrow
6. Seasons

Cranes is a dream pop/shoegaze band formed by siblings Alison and Jim Shaw who rose to stardom following a world tour with the Cure in 1992. After the influential Dedicated label folded in 1998 they went on a two-year hiatus after which they set up their own label Dadaphonic. Here, they released three studio albums between 2001 and 2008, of which this self-titled record is their last. After some 17 years, Cranes is finally available on vinyl for the first time.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Diorama
2. Worlds
3. Feathers
4. Wires
5. Panorama
6. Wonderful Things

Side B
1. Collecting Stones
2. Invisible
3. Move Along
4. Sleepwalking
5. High And Low

Cranes had a modest start in the late 80s on Bite Back!, a label based in their hometown of Portsmouth on which they released a cassette and a 12" mini-album. A bit later they would record a session for John Peel's BBC Radio 1 show which led them to sign to Dedicated Record. Wings of Joy is the first of five studio albums Cranes did for Dedicated and is considered a dreampop/neo-psychedelic classic.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Watersong
2. Thursday
3. Living And Breathing
4. Leaves Of Summer
5. Starblood
6. Sixth Of May

Side B
1. Wish
2. Tomorrow's Tears
3. Beautiful Sadness
4. Hopes Are High
5. Adoration

This year we celebrate 30 years of Safe + Sound, the third studio album of DJ Quik, a real G-Funk classic. The album reached #14 in the Billboard Top 200 and received certified Gold status.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Street Level Entrance
2. Get At Me
3. Diggin' U Out
4. Safe + Sound

Side B
1. Somethin' 4 Tha Mood
2. Don't You Eat It!
3. Can I Eat It?
4. Itz Your Fantasy

Side C
1. Tha Ho In You
2. Dollaz + Sense
3. Let You Havit

Side D
1. Summer Breeze
2. Quik's Groove III
3. Sucka Free
4. Keep Tha "P" In It
5. Hoorah 4 Tha Funk (Reprise)
6. Tanqueray

Frank Sinatra was one of the greatest performers and first musical superstar of the last century. His voice, timing and performance created the standards for vocalists ever since. Even today’s performers like Michael Bubble, Jamie Cullum and Robbie Williams are highly inspired by “Ol’ Blue Eyes.” On Frank Sinatra Collected, his career and musical legacy is celebrated on 2 LPs, spanning over 5 decades. In association with Frank Sinatra Enterprises, the 31 recordings on Collected include not just his most famous songs, it also delves into some of his best album tracks and collaborations with Count Basie, Quincy Jones and his daughter Nancy, all showcasing the versatile artist he was.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. My Funny Valentine
2. I Get A Kick Out Of You
3. All Of Me
4. Love And Marriage
5. You Make Me Feel So Young
6. Night And Day
7. The Lady Is A Tramp
8. Come Fly With Me
9. April In Paris

Side B
1. Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest Night Of The Week)
2. A Fine Romance
3. I’ve Got You Under My Skin
4. Bewitched
5. Swinging On A Star
6. Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words) With Count Basie
7. It Was A Very Good Year
8. That’s Life

Side C
1. Strangers In The Night
2. All Or Nothing At All
3. Somethin’ Stupid With Nancy Sinatra
4. Sunny Ft. Duke Ellington
5. The Girl From Ipanema With Antônio Carlos Jobim
6. Both Sides Now
7. My Way

Side D
1. For A While
2. Send In The Clowns
3. Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
4. Theme From New York, New York
5. It Had To Be You
6. L.A. Is My Lady With Quincy Jones
7. Mack The Knife With Quincy Jones

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is a stop-motion animated film released in 2024. It was directed by Nick Park, creator of Wallace & Gromit, and met with critical acclaim. The movie received two BAFTA awards and was also nominated for an Academy Award. The film music was composed by Emmy nominated composer Lorne Balfe (known for his work on The Dark Knight, Iron Man, The Lego Batman Movie and Sherlock Holmes) and by BAFTA-nominated composer Julian Nott (known for his previous work on Wallace & Gromit).

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
2. Good Morning Gromit
3. Guilty As Charged
4. Neat And Tidy
5. Gnome Improvements
6. Norbot Recharge Time
7. Reprogrammed For Revenge
8. March Of The Norbots
9. The Gnome Song
10. Up To Gnome Good

SIDE B
1. The Wallaby Street Mob
2. The Zoo
3. Rush To The Museum
4. The Blue Diamond
5. Leaf It To Me
6. The Fast And The Furnished
7. A Crazed Inventor
8. Nun In A Tunnel
9. Plant Pot Pummeling
10. Wallace & Gromit Theme
11. 8 Bit Cheese

Thelonious Monk once famously said "the piano ain't got no wrong notes", and this mantra is evident in his playing: full of angular, challenging harmonies combined with a harsh and percussive technique. Though his style of playing was unorthodox, he could also play runs and arpeggios with great speed and accuracy. All in all, Monk would prove to be a long-lasting influence on jazz piano. All this is highlighted on 1967's Straight, No Chaser, Monk's sixth album for Columbia. On it, you'll find the album's namesake "Straight, No Chaser", a composition by Thelonious himself that became one of the most important, blues-based standards in the jazz repertoire. Furthermore, the album features "Japanese Folk Song", a two-century old tune that Ryan Gosling's character is practicing in the movie La La Land. Charlie Rouse plays the tenor saxophone, and the liner notes are written by jazz writer and producer Orrin Keepnews.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Locomotive
2. I Didn't Know About You
3. Straight, No Chaser

Side B
1. Japanese Folk Song
2. Between The Devil And The Deep
3. Blue Sea
4. We See

Bill Withers was a modest, gentle, and yet towering musical figure responsible for some of the most important, universally known soul hits ever written. Making Music is his fourth studio album and highlights what Bill found the most important in life: friendship and family, in no particular order. This year we’re celebrating its 50th anniversary.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. I Wish You Well
2. The Best You Can
3. Make Love To Your Mind
4. I Love You Dawn
5. She's Lonely

Side B
1. Sometimes A Song
2. Paint Your Little Picture
3. Family Table
4. Don't You Want To Stay?
5. Hello Like Before

Nick Cave & Warren Ellis present a suitably epic, wondrous soundtrack suite for Mars, the National Geographic Channel's 6-part series. The fictional TV series tells the story of the first astronaut crew on a mission to Mars in 2033. Directed by Everardo Gout and produced by Ron Howard & Brian Grazer, the series aired in November 2016.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Mars Theme
2. Mars
3. Daedalus
4. Earth
5. Science
6. Space X
7. Space Station

SIDE B
1. Symphony Of The Dead
2. Planetarium
3. Towards Daedalus
4. Life On Mars

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis crafted the evocative soundtrack for the biopic Back to Black, which chronicles the rise and impact of Amy Winehouse. Their composition is a haunting yet soulful homage, blending melancholic strings and ambient soundscapes to mirror Winehouse’s turbulent journey and profound artistry. The duo’s music underscores the film’s emotional depth, capturing both the rawness of Winehouse’s struggles and the brilliance of her musical legacy

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Opening
2. At The Taxi
3. Park Bench
4. Tattoo Parlour
5. Dublin Castle
6. Snooker Hall
7. Sort Yourselves Out

SIDE B
1. Soho To Glastonbury
2. Holloway Prison
3. The End
4. Song For Amy
5. Song For Amy (Reprise)

"Return of the Giant Slits” is the second studio album by the English punk band The Slits, released in October 1981 by CBS Records. This album marked a departure from their earlier punk sound, embracing a more experimental approach influenced by afro-pop, dub, and world music. The album was produced by Dennis Bovell, Dick O’Dell and The Slits. Upon its release, “Return of the Giant Slits” received mixed reviews, with some listeners finding its experimental nature challenging. However, over time, it has been re-evaluated and appreciated for its innovative fusion of genres. Pitchfork described it as “a slippery, glorious mess that will infuriate anyone expecting the Slits to revisit their debut."

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1 Earthbeat (7" Version)
2 Or What Is It?
3 Face Place
4 Walkabout

Side B
1 Difficult Fun
2 Animal Space / Spacier
3 Improperly Dressed
4 Life On Earth

Upon release in 1971, Africa’s Blood was the first record Lee “Scratch” Perry released under his own name, although his band The Upsetters do appear on most of the tracks. If any album serves as a good peak into what was happening in Jamaican music in the early 70s, Africa’s Blood is the way to go.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Dave Barker - Do Your Thing
2. The Upsetters - Dream Land
3. The Upsetters - Long Sentence
4. The Upsetters - Not Guilty
5. The Upsetters - Cool And Easy
6. Addis Ababa Children - Well Dread Version 3
7. The Upsetters - My Girl

Side B
1. The Upsetters - Saw Dust
2. Winston Prince - Place Called Africa Version 3
3. The Hurricanes - Isn’t It Wrong
4. The Upsetters - Go Slow
5. The Upsetters - Bad Luck
6. The Upsetters - Move Me
7. The Upsetters - Surplus

The Staple Singers were an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group who are best known for their 1970s hits "Respect Yourself", "I'll Take You There" and "If You're Ready (Come Go with Me)". This is the soundtrack for the Bill Cosby/Sidney Poitier film Let's Do It Again. The main title song reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and spent two non-consecutive weeks at the top of the Hot Soul Singles chart. All tracks on this album were written by the legendary Curtis Mayfield

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Let’s Do It Again
2. Funky Love
3. A Whole Lot Of Love
4. New Orleans

Side B
1. I Want To Thank You
2. Big Mac
3. After Sex
4. Chase

Dutch sophisti-pop meets yacht rock. Includes the underground hits “Lay Me Down” and “Change Your Style”, a favourite of Norwegian DJ Prins Thomas. The album was featured in Chee Shimizu's book Obscure Sound, a discography of some of the most rare records from around the world.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1. Dry Your Tears
2. Lay Me Down
3. Sadman
4. Just One Look
5. It’s Absurd

Side 2
1. Jimmy
2. Come Closer
3. Change Your Style
4. Reaching For The Sky
5. Stranded Lady

Revolution Dub is a studio album by Jamaica's legendary dub producer Lee Perry and his studio band the Upsetters, and was originally released in 1975. Critics have described Revolution Dub as one of Perry's most important and exemplary albums, although some consider it one of his more overlooked productions. The use of sampled television dialogue has been highlighted by several writers as innovative for predating the sampler and for its unusual context, while the album was later influential on artists including Stevie Wonder and Holger Czukay.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Dub Revolutions
2. Woman's Dub
3. Kojak
4. Doctor On The Go
5. Bush Weed

Side B
1. Dreadlock Talking
2. Own Man
3. Dub The Rhythm
4. Rain Drops

The Byrds sophomore record "Turn! Turn! Turn!" came just half a year after their commercial success of the album and single "Mr. Tambourine Man". "Turn! Turn! Turn!" was an immediate success with the title track reaching #1 in the US Billboard chart and the album landing in the Top 20.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)
2. It Won’t Be Wrong
3. Set You Free This Time
4. Lay Down Your Weary Tune
5. He Was A Friend Of Mine

Side B
1. The World Turns All Around Her
2. Satisfied Mind
3. If You’re Gone
4. The Times They Are A-Changin’
5. Wait And See
6. Oh! Susannah

Released in 1996 at the height of Britpop’s cultural takeover, Free Peace Sweet saw Dodgy break into the mainstream with a sun-drenched sound that set them apart from their more angst-ridden peers. Bursting with optimism, melody, and a touch of psychedelic sparkle, the album became the band’s biggest commercial success. Its lead single, "Good Enough", was a bona fide anthem, climbing to No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart — Dodgy’s highest-charting track to date. Follow-ups "In a Room" and "If You're Thinking of Me" also struck a chord with listeners, hitting No. 12 and No. 11, respectively. Even "Found You", the album’s final single, secured a strong No. 19 spot, solidifying the band’s chart credentials. Free Peace Sweet reached No. 7 at the UK Albums Chart and later achieved certified platinum.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. In A Room
2. Trust In Time
3. You've Gotta Look Up
4. If You're Thinking Of Me

Side B
1. Ain't No Longer Asking
2. Good Enough
3. Found You

Side C
1. Prey For Drinking
2. Jack The Lad
3. Long Life

Side D
1. One Of These Rivers
2. U.K.R.I.P.
3. Homegrown

Jonathan Sings! is the fourth album by American band Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers, and was released in 1983. Richman emerges as an incurable romantic on Jonathan Sings!, an infectiously sunny effort which stands among his finest LPs. Recorded after a long layoff with a new Modern Lovers lineup, Richman sounds thoroughly recharged, even extolling the simple virtues of "This Kind of Music"; among his other enthusiasms are kids; "Not Yet Three" and travel; "Give Paris One More Chance", but his primary focus here is romance, "You're the One for Me," "That Summer Feeling" and "Someone to Hold Me" are positively joyous. NME ranked it at number 19 in their "Albums of the Year" list for 1984.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. That Summer Feeling
2. This Kind Of Music
3. The Neighbors
4. Somebody To Hold Me
5. Those Conga Drums

Side B
1. Stop This Car
2. Not Yet Three
3. Give Paris One More Chance
4. You're The One For Me
5. When I'm Walking

Released in 2015, Get To Heaven is the third studio album by British art-rock band Everything Everything. The album blends elements of indie rock, electronic, and experimental pop, showcasing the band’s signature complex rhythms, sharp lyricism, and dynamic vocal performances by frontman Jonathan Higgs. Featuring standout tracks like Distant Past, Regret, and No Reptiles, the album explores themes of political unrest, media influence, and societal anxiety, wrapped in vibrant, high-energy production. Get To Heaven received widespread critical acclaim for its bold sound and thought-provoking lyrics, solidifying Everything Everything as one of the most innovative bands of the 2010s. With its infectious hooks, intricate instrumentation, and emotionally charged songwriting, Get To Heaven remains a defining album in modern alternative music, appealing to fans of intelligent, genre-blending rock.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. To The Blade
2. Distant Past
3. Get To Heaven
4. Regret
5. Spring / Sun / Winter / Dread
6. The Wheel (Is Turning Now)

Side B
1. Fortune 500
2. Blast Doors
3. Zero Pharaoh
4. No Reptiles
5. Warm Healer

Eastwood Rides Again is the follow up to Lee 'Scratch' Perry & The Upsetters previous classic, Return Of Django and draws heavily on funk and rhythm and blues. The mixture of Lee Perry production and at times pure American funk lead to great results. That unique Perry percussion lurking underneath all of the tracks keep them from just being straight rhythm and blues or funk tracks. The tracks may be too straightforward to fans of later Perry productions, but the songs are tight and funky. The album is a fantastic collection of instrumentals that show that some of the best rhythm and blues was coming from Jamaica. It makes a strong case for the supremacy of the Jamaican sound. Eastwood Rides Again fits nicely as another gem in their catalog. Lee 'Scratch' Perry was a pioneer in the 1970s development of dub music and worked together with artists such as Bob Marley and the Wailers, The Clash and The Beastie Boys.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Eastwood Rides Again
2. Hit Me
3. Knock On Wood
4. Popcorn
5. Catch This
6. You Are Adorable
7. Capsol

Side B
1. Power Pack
2. Dollar In The Teeth
3. Baby Baby
4. Django (Ol’ Man River)
5. Red Hot
6. Salt And Pepper
7. Tight Spot

Blah Blah Blah is the 1996 debut album by Brooklyn-based hip hop duo Blahzay Blahzay, composed of DJ P.F. Cuttin' and rapper Outloud. Their big breakthrough was the single "Danger" which contains many samples, including Beastie Boys and Q-Tip "Get It Together", Gwen McCrae "Rockin' Chair", and Jeru The Damaja "Come Clean". It reached #4 on the Billboard Hip Hop Chart and #46 on the Billboard Hot 100. The tracks "Pain I Feel", "Good Cop/Bad Cop" and "Danger, Pt. 2" also gained traction. The album featured guest performances by Dark Man, Smoothe Da Hustler and Trigga Tha Gambla.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Intro
2. Blah Blah Blah
3. Medina’s In Da House
4. Danger - Pt. 2

Side B
1. Don’t Let This Rap Shit Fool You
2. Pain I Feel
3. Posse Jumpa

Side C
1. Maniac Cop
2. Good Cop / Bad Cop
3. Sendin’ Dem Back

Side D
1. Long Winded
2. Jackpot
3. Danger

Special View by The Only Ones is a 1979 compilation album tailored for the U.S. market, showcasing the best of the British band's early work. Known for blending punk energy with power pop melodies and poetic lyricism, The Only Ones gained cult status in the late 1970s. This release features standout tracks such as "Another Girl, Another Planet", "The Whole of the Law", and "No Peace for the Wicked", highlighting Peter Perrett’s distinctive vocals and the band's sharp musicianship. Special View serves as an accessible introduction to the band's unique sound, melding punk rock with romantic and introspective songwriting. Its influence can still be felt in indie and alternative rock circles today.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Another Girl, Another Planet
2. Lovers Of Today
3. Peter And The Pets
4. The Beast
5. City Of Fun
6. The Whole Of The Law

Side B
1. Out There In The Night
2. Someone Who Cares
3. You've Got To Pay
4. Flaming Torch
5. Curtains For You
6. From Here To Eternity

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of iconic Dutch jazz label Timeless Records, Music On Vinyl is releasing a series that features albums that are part of the Timeless Records legacy. Part of this series is Pharoah Sanders' Moon Child from 1990, which bookended a decade of musical soul searching for Sanders. The acclaimed free jazz player is known to have a raw and abrasive sound, but reinvented himself on this album as a more traditional improviser capable of thoughtful deliberations. Moon Child is a grand old time throughout, and Sanders has never been more eminently sing-along-able as he is on its title track. The record was co-written with Horace Silver, George Gershwin and Abdullah Ibrahim and recorded with William Henderson, Stafford James, Eddie Moore and Cheikh Tidiane Fall.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Moon Child
2. Moon Rays
3. The Night Has A Thousand Eyes

Side B
1. All Or Nothing At All
2. Soon
3. Moniebah

The album C.Q. was originally released in 1968 by the Amsterdam band The Outsiders, featuring Wally Tax (vocals), Ronnie Splinter (guitar), Leendert "Buzz" Busch (drums), and Frank Beek (bass guitar). The Outsiders were a key figure in the Dutch Nederbeat movement—a local interpretation of beat music inspired by the British Invasion. Though the album C.Q. initially struggled commercially, it has since gained recognition as a psychedelic and garage rock masterpiece

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Misfit
2. Zsarrahh
3. C.Q.
4. Daddy Died On Saturday
5. It Seems Like Nothing's Gonna Come My Way Today
6. Doctor

Side B
1. The Man On The Dune
2. The Bear
3. Happyville
4. You're Everything On Earth
5. Wish You Were Here With Me Today
6. I Love You No.2.
7. Prisonsong

The year is 1988. The Second Summer of Love is in full swing, and A Guy Called Gerald was dominating the charts with “Voodoo Ray”, one of the first true house anthems and by far Gerald’s biggest hit. Later that year he dropped another 12” of the same pedigree together with producer team T-Coy featuring the legendary Haçienda resident DJ Mike Pickering: Dream 17. A bit lesser known than AGCG’s smash record, this EP is the perfect blend of the Madchester rave ethos and the early jackin’ sounds coming out of Chicago at the time. Soulful vocals and playful drums coupled with one of the most recognisable 303 basslines ever programmed will transport you to those blissful dancefloors where nothing but the here and now seemed to matter. But make no mistake: this record is as much about celebrating the past as it is about looking to the future, and will remain relevant for many years to come.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
Dream 17

Side B
Nightmare On Dream Street
Dream Slumber

Originally released in 1995, Message From Home is a captivating fusion of hip-hop grooves, African rhythms, and spiritual depth, showcasing the unparalleled artistry of jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders. Produced by the legendary Bill Laswell, this album brings together a remarkable ensemble of musicians, including kora virtuoso Foday Musa Suso, keyboardist and vocalist Bernie Worrell, acoustic bassist Charnett Moffett, electric pianist and vocalist William Henderson, guitarist Dominic Kanza, and keyboardist Jeff Bova. Tracks include the mystical jazz hypnotic groove “Our Roots (Began in Africa)” plus five more mesmerizing soundscapes.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Our Roots (Began In Africa)
2. Nozipho
3. Tomoki

Side B
1. Ocean Song
2. Kumba
3. Country Mile

…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead (also known as Trail Of Dead) is an American band best known for their wild, energetic live shows. The main members of the band are Jason Reece and Conrad Keely, who alternate between drumming, guitar and lead vocals, both on recordings and live shows. Since their formation in 1994, they have released ten studio albums, including IX from 2014. During the time of these recordings, the band also featured Autry Fulbright II on bass and vocals and Jamie Miller on drums and guitar.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. The Doomsday Book
2. Jaded Apostles
3. A Million Random Digits
4. Lie Without A Liar
5. The Ghost Within
6. The Dragonfly Queen
7. How To Avoid Huge Ships

Side B
1. Bus Lines
2. Lost In The Grand Scheme
3. Like Summer Tempests Came His Tears
4. Sound Of The Silk

…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead (also known as Trail Of Dead) is an American band best known for their wild, energetic live shows. The main members of the band are Jason Reece and Conrad Keely, who alternate between drumming, guitar and lead vocals, both on recordings and live shows. Their eighth studio album Lost Songs was originally released in 2012 and its lyrics are themed around war, tyranny and apathy, no unfamiliar grounds for the band. It features 12 tracks and four additional bonus tracks; “Skywhaling”, “Mountain Battle Song”, “Verschollene Songs” and “Idols Of Perversity”. Just like several predecessors, the album was produced by Chris “Frenchie” Smith, who worked with Meat Puppets, Jet and The Dandy Warhols amongst others.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Open Doors
2. Pinhole Cameras
3. Up To Infinity

Side B
1. Opera Obscura
2. Lost Songs
3. Flower Card Games
4. A Place To Rest

Side C
1. Heart Of Wires
2. Catatonic
3. Awestruck
4. Bright Young Things

Side D
1. Time And Again
2. Skywhaling
3. Mountain Battle Song
4. Verschollene Songs
5. Idols Of Perversity

Elvis Presley was a supernatural force of raw, natural talent. But he couldn’t scale the Mount Olympus of rock and roll without an arsenal of extraordinary songs supplied by an army of gifted songwriters all dedicated to writing for “The King.”. Here for your listening pleasure are 23 prime examples of Elvis’ consummate interpretive skills navigating a wide swath of genres. The gifted writers on Elvis Sings truly helped cement Elvis’ indelible mark on music history.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Promised Land
2. What'd I Say
3. Early Mornin' Rain
4. You've Lost That Loving Feeling
5. My Babe
6. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (Jam Edit)

Side B
1. Got My Mojo Working / Keep Your Hands Off Of It
2. Bridge Over Troubled Water
3. Help Me Make It Through The Night
4. Gentle On My Mind
5. Funny How Time Slips Away

Side C
1. Sweet Caroline
2. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
3. Proud Mary
4. I Got A Woman
5. Words
6. Something

Side D
1. You Don't Know Me
2. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
3. Danny Boy
4. My Way
5. Tomorrow Is A Long Time
6. Only The Strong Survive