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. Naked & Warm is Withers' fifth studio album, released in 1976. A year earlier, the Sussex label—home to Bill's first four landmark albums—ceased operations. Withers then signed with the mighty Columbia Records, which would remain his home until the end of his recording career.

While Naked & Warm retains Bill's unique, earthy approach to soul that made him Sussex's biggest star, it's clear that musically too, he was in transition; the first half of the album is full of synthesized jazz-funk vamps, while "City Of The Angels" is an almost 11 minutes long cosmic funk excursion combining biting Rhodes chords with swirling synth pads and Dorothy Ashby's spiritual harp work. All in all, Naked & Warm might be one of Bill's most underrated records, simply because his previous work for Sussex was just that impactful.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Close to Me
2. Naked & Warm
3. Where Are You?
4. Dreams

Side B
1. If I Didn't Mean You Well
2. I'll Be with You
3. City of the Angels
4. My Imagination 

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

On their fourth album BGM from 1981, YMO continued where they left off with X∞ Multiplies, by venturing further into synthesizers, drum computers and experimentation with rhythm, sequences and speeds. This album is more focused on atmosphere and mood. Some even say it is a turning point for YMO and the international pop music scene. They successfully merged lyrics, sound bites and their signature electrically programmed music on BGM and ‘the hand clap’ on “1000 Knives” is probably one of the most used samples in the ‘80s and early ‘90s.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Ballet
2. Music Plans
3. Rap Phenomena
4. Happy End
5. 1000 Knives

SIDE B
1. Cue
2. U-T
3. Camouflage
4. Mass
5. Loom

Naughty Boys (originally released in 1983) was Yellow Magic Orchestra’s seventh and final album to top the Japanese Oricon Pop charts. After that, no Technopop artist was able to reach No.1 until Perfume's 2008 album Game. "Kimi Ni Mune Kyun" also became the highest charting single by a Technopop artist on the Oricon charts, debuting at No. 2; a record the song retained until Perfume's "Love The World" debuted at No. 1 in 2008.

A remix album, Naughty Boys Instrumental was also released in July 1983. It contained nearly the entire Naughty Boys album as instrumental tracks in an entirely different running order, as well as the b-side to "Kimi Ni Mune Kyun", "Chaos Panic"; and the full instrumental version of "You've Got to Help Yourself", of which the vocal track was included on Service. Naughty Boys Instrumental featured additional synthesizers imitating the vocal lines, as well as new embellishments and mixes. Several tracks featured sonically updated percussion tracks, while "Ongaku" featured an acoustic piano soloing over the piece

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Kimi Ni Mune Kyun (Uwaki Na Bakansu)
2. Expected Way
3. Focus
4. Ongaku
5. Opened My Eyes

SIDE B
1. You’ve Got To Help Yourself
2. Lotus Love
3. Kai-Koh
4. Expecting Rivers
5. Wild Ambitions

SIDE C
1. Chaos Panic
2. Expected Way
3. Focus
4. Kai-Koh
5. Expecting Rivers

SIDE D
1. You’ve Got To Help Yourself
2. Lotus Love
3. Ongaku
4. Opened My Eyes
5. Wild Ambitions

The Deviants (formerly The Social Deviants) were a British psychedelic rock band originally active from late 1966 to 1969. The bandname was later used as a vehicle for the musical work of writer Mick Farren until his death in 2013. Musically, the Deviants were something like the British equivalent to the Fugs, with touches of the Mothers of Invention and the British R&B-based rock of the Yardbirds and the Pretty Things. Their roots were not so much in the British Invasion as the psychedelic underground that began to take shape in London in 1966-1967. Mick Farren said that they were influenced by The Who, Charles Mingus, The Velvet Underground and Frank Zappa.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Billy The Monster
2. Broken Biscuits
3. First Line
4. The People's Suite
5. Ramblin B(l)ack Transit Blues

Side B
1. Death Of A Dream Machine
2. Playtime
3. Black George Does It With His Mouth
4. Junior Narco Rangers
5. People Of The City
6. Metamorphosis Exploration

Antonio Carlos Jobim was definitely one of the most important artists in the bossa nova craze of the 1960s. The pianist and guitarist wrote the iconic "Desafinado" and, probably the most famous song in the genre, "The Girl from Ipanema". His elegant style of playing the music became the blueprint for the genre and inspired many. Stone Flower is the album where you hear Antonio Carlos Jobim evolve in response to the new trends of the 1970s. His gentle and signature melodies are still there, but there are new elements; you hear, for example, an electric Fender Rhodes. These changes only add to the timeless sound of Stone Flower. The album has an impressive line-up of artists that were at their creative peak at the time, such as Ron Carter, Airto Moreira, and Eumir Deodato. Producer Creed Taylor and engineer Rudy Van Gelder give it the warm, high-quality sound that's typical of many CTI releases.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Tereza My Love
2. Children's Games
3. Choro
4. Brazil

Side B
1. Stone Flower
2. Amparo
3. Andorinha
4. God and the Devil In the Land of the Sun
5. Sabiá

Delinquent Habits is the self-titled debut album of the Chicano hip-hop group that was formed in Los Angeles in 1991. As a group they got widespread attention with their, both melodic and hardcore, Latin-tinged rap. For the album they got help from Sen Dog from Cypress Hill who was the executive producer and also made a guest appearance on "Underground Connection". The group was one of the biggest breakthrough acts of 1996 and the single "Tres Delinquentes" sold over one million copies.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Tres Delinquentes
2. Lower Eastside
3. Juvy

Side B
1. What It Be Like
2. I'm Addicted
3. The Realm
4. S.A.L.T. (Shit Ain't Like That)

Side C
1. Good Times
2. Break 'Em Off
3. What's Real Iz Real

Side D
1. If You Want Some
2. Another Fix
3. Underground Connection
4. When The Stakes Are High

Black Sheep is the influential hip‑hop duo from Queens, New York, formed by Andres “Dres” Vargas Titus and William “Mista Lawnge” McLean. Although both members hail from New York, they met as teenagers in Sanford, North Carolina, where their families had relocated. The duo became part of the celebrated Native Tongues Collective (alongside Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, and De La Soul), a movement known for its creativity, positivity, and forward‑thinking approach to hip‑hop. After joining forces in 1989, Black Sheep made an immediate impact with their 1991 breakthrough single “Flavor of the Month”, followed by their acclaimed debut album A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing. The record earned widespread recognition for its inventive rhythms and sharp, witty, often humorous lyricism.

Their second album Non‑Fiction arrived in 1994, reaching No. 14 on the U.S. R&B/Hip‑Hop chart and continuing their signature blend of jazzy hip-hop and clever, tongue‑in‑cheek storytelling. Following its release, the group remained largely inactive throughout the decade, with the exception of Dres, who recorded a solo project under the moniker Dres The Black Sheep. Black Sheep eventually returned in 2006 with their long‑awaited third album 8WM / Novakane. Shortly thereafter, Mista Lawnge departed, while Dres has continued to release music under the Black Sheep name.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Non-Fiction Intro
2. Autobiographical
3. B.B.S.
4. City Lights
5. Do Your Thing

Side B
1. E.F.F.E.C.T.
2. Freak Y'all
3. Gotta Get Up
4. Let's Get Cozy

Side C
1. Me & My Brother
2. North South East West
3. Peace To The Niggas
4. Summa Tha Time

Side D
1. We Boys
2. Who's Next?
3. Without A Doubt
4. Non-Fiction Outro

This is the score to the 2013 third-person action-adventure PlayStation game The Last Of Us by Naughty Dog. The music was written by the award winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla (Brokeback Mountain, Babel, Making A Murderer). Includes printed innersleeves and 8-page booklet with liner notes by Neil Druckmann, writer and creative director of The Last Of Us, housed in a deluxe heavyweight gatefold sleeve with linen laminate finish.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. The Quarantine Zone (20 Years Later)
2. The Hour
3. The Last Of Us
4. Forgotten Memories
5. The Outbreak
6. Vanishing Grace
7. The Hunters

SIDE B
1. All Gone
2. Vanishing Grace (Innocence)
3. By Any Means
4. The Choice
5. Smugglers
6. The Last Of Us (Never Again)
7. The Last Of Us (Goodnight)
8. I Know What You Are
9. Home

SIDE C
1. Infected
2. All Gone (Aftermath)
3. The Last Of Us (A New Dawn)
4. All Gone (No Escape)
5. Vanishing Grace (Childhood)
6. The Path
7. All Gone (Alone)
8. Blackout
9. The Way It Was

SIDE D
1. Breathless
2. The Last Of Us (You And Me)
3. All Gone (The Outside)
4. The Path (A New Beginning)
5. Returning

"There's Something Going On", originally released in 1998, is the second studio album by Babybird. The album is almost unrelentingly dark and mysterious, in much the same manner as his earlier lo-fi productions. Indeed, two of the tracks here, "You Will Always Love Me" and "There's Something Going On," were recorded straight to four-track. Jones' voice echoes out of lyrical valleys. "Take Me Back" is a horrific tale of an obsessive relationship, with lyrics about eyeballs scratched with rusty nails and a creepy chant of "dead, dead, dead" ad infinitum. It's a conceit that starts with the very first track, "Bad Old Man," where Jones sings of wife-beaters and a drowning in a duck pond. Musically, the album is more of a lean toward the baroque than Ugly Beautiful. One might describe it as stark, disturbed chamber pop. Beautiful melodies appear quite majestically out of Jones' psychological studies. "It's Not Funny Anymore" is bittersweet and touching, with Jones reaching for the album's emotional core over weeping, organic keyboards. "There's Something Going On" is the tender conclusion, suggesting that Jones knows there's a better way of life than obsession and self-torture. "There's Something Going On" is definitely Baby Bird's most subtle album, and it's a fascinating listen from start to finish.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Bad Old Man
2. If You'll Be Mine
3. Back Together
4. I Was Never Here
5. First Man On The Sun
6. You Will Always Love Me

Side B
1. The Life
2. All Men Are Evil
3. Take Me Back
4. It's Not Funny Anymore
5. There's Something Going On

Herbie Hancock is one of the most prolific jazz pianists of the 20th century. A child prodigy, he played with the greats such as Donald Byrd and Miles Davis. He was one of the first to embrace and master the electric piano, but he always stayed true to the acoustic sound. In fact, he always bounced back and forth between his electronic and acoustic sound, touching upon almost every development in R&B, funk and jazz while retaining an original and distinctive voice. Sextant from 1973 was recorded just before Headhunters, and can be seen in the same vein, but it’s more than just an introduction to a masterpiece. It features a kind of post-modal, free impressionism while gracing the edges of funk. Three long instrumental tracks explore how far minimalism in jazz can go.

TRACK LISTING

1. Rain Dance
2. Hidden Shadows

Side B
1. Hornets

In C is a musical piece by the composer and performing musician Terry Riley. As one of the first minimalist compositions and a masterpiece of this genre it’s a response to the modern music that dominated the scene in 1968. The piece inspired a lot of famous composers, like Philip Glass and Steve Reich. In C consists of repeating cells and different rhythms, loosely based on the musical structures he had heard and loved in north African music and is comprised of 53 short musical phrases.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. In C Part 1

Side B
1. In C Part 2

Chapterhouse only 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. Chapterhouse eventually became part of the burgeoning shoegaze scene along with bands such as Lush, Ride and Slowdive. Unlike their counterparts, Chapterhouse heavily employed structures borrowed from electronic music creating heavy, yet strangely uplifting grooves. The record spent three weeks in the UK Albums chart peaking at number #23 and includes the single "Pearl" featuring Rachel Goswell of Slowdive. Pitchfork in turn ranked the album at #17 on its list of the 50 best shoegaze albums of all time

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

In 1955, Miles Davis formed his first of two "Great Quintets" that would grow to be the most important pillars of his illustrious career. Apart from a few changes here and there, this quintet featured John Coltrane on tenor sax, Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums. In '58, Davis added drummer Jimmy Cobb, pianist Bill Evans, and altoist Cannonball Adderley, technically changing the quintet into a sextet.

The group's performance at the Newport Jazz Festival 1958 marked the live debut of this new formation, and it's clear that Davis knew something the world didn't yet: that this group was capable of reaching larger-than- life heights. The set is played with such voraciousness, almost as if they're telling the world to get ready for an evolution of jazz. In hindsight, this might be an easy claim to make, but about six months after this performance this exact group indeed changed the trajectory of jazz forever by creating the masterpiece Kind Of Blue.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1. Introduction By Willis Connover
2. Ah-Leu-Cha
3. Straight, No Chaser

Side 2
1. Fran-Dance
2. Two Bass Hit
3. Bye Bye Blackbird
4. The Theme

Released in 1965, E.S.P. is the album that introduced Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet, one of the most important and influential line-ups in jazz history. Alongside Davis, the group features Wayne Shorter on tenor saxophone, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums. The album consists entirely of original compositions, with Wayne Shorter contributing the title track, “E.S.P.”, while Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Tony Williams and Miles Davis each bring their own material. Today, E.S.P. is regarded as a key album of 1960s modern jazz and the starting point of one of Miles Davis’ most celebrated periods. It remains an essential record for anyone interested in the development of jazz and the extraordinary musicianship of the Second Great Quintet.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1. E.S.P.
2. Eighty-One
3. Little One
4. R.J.

Side 2
1. Agitation
2. Iris
3. Mood

Fila Brazillia is the name of the decidedly singular collaboration between Steve Cobby and David McSherry, born in the coastal town of Hull in the UK. Bending—and often outright breaking—more or less every rule in the book, they've been effortlessly blending deep house, downtempo, breaks, ambient, and wry humour, sampling anything they can get their hands on. Their first outing was the 1990 single-sided white label 12" Mermaids, an airy deep house tune featuring a cheeky sample taken from the theme from Robison Crusoe. Since then, they've released a boat load of singles, seven highly regarded full-lengths, and more than 60 remixes for artists such as Radiohead, Busta Rhymes, and Lamb.

Black Market Gardening is their third full-length and marks a creative high-point for the duo. Over nine tracks, the guys guide you through hazy, bass-heavy trip hop, cosmic synth lines, brisk breakbeats, funky guitar riffs, and even a touch of drum 'n bass (it's the mid-1990s after all...). There's just so much to take in, leaving the listener wondering where the samples end and the live instrumentation begins. Yes, Fila Brazillia's output fits squarely within the chill-out tradition prevalent in the UK at that point in time, but their unmatched creativity and boundless approach to the studio process makes their music truly timeless. 

TRACK LISTING

Snake Ranger
Little Dipper
Blubber Plinth
Butter My Mask
Wigs, Bifocals And Nurishment
Xique-xique
Onc Mongaani
July 23

The Civil Wars is the second and final album by alternative folk band The Civil Wars (Joy Williams and John Paul White). In their short existence, the band won 4 Grammy Awards, worked with Taylor Swift and toured with Adele. The Civil Wars entered at number 1 in the Billboard 200 chart and features the Grammy Award Winning Song “From This Valley” plus the singles “The One That Got Away” & “Dust To Dust”. The album also includes a brilliant cover of the Smashing Pumpkins classic “Disarm”.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. The One That Got Away
2. I Had Me a Girl
3. Same Old Same Old

Side B
1. Dust to Dust
2. Eavesdrop
3. Devil's Backbone

Side C
1. From This Valley
2. Tell Mama
3. Oh Henry

Side D
1. Disarm
2. Sacred Heart
3. D'Arline

In 1990, Pop Will Eat Itself released their third studio album Cure For Sanity. The British band drew on many popular genres of the time, making them their own: Hip hop, industrial rock and alternative dance are all featured on the album. The band also enjoyed success in the UK Singles Chart, with four singles reaching the top 40.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. The Incredible PWEI VS the Moral Majority
2. Dance of the Mad Bastards
3. 88 Seconds... & Still Counting
4. X Y & Zee (Electric Sunshine Style)
5. City Zen Radio 1990/2000 FM

Side B
1. Dr. Nightmare's Medication Time
2. Touched By the Hand of Cicciolina (Edited Highlights)
3. 1000x No!
4. 92° F (The 3rd Degree)

Side C
1. Psychosexual
2. Axe of Men
3. Another Man's Rhubarb (7" Mix)
4. Medicine Man Speak With Forked Tongue
5. Nightmare At 20,000 Feet

Side D
1. Very Metal Noise Pollution
2. 92° F (The 3rd Degree) (Boilerhouse "The Birth Mix")
3. Lived In Splendour, Died In Chaos
4. The Beat That Refused to Die
5. X, Y & Zee

The energy that Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Three captured on the legendary At Folsom Prison record can probably never be duplicated. That being said, Hello, I'm Johnny Cash comes very close. This forgotten album is arguably one of the five best albums in the Cash discography. It is fueled by superb original Cash songs and well executed covers. It contains "See Ruby Fall" (co-written with Roy Orbison) and one of his best 70s hits, "Blistered." The lean, minimalist instrumentation of the Tennessee Three ensures the album with great rhythm, leaving Johnny Cash's voice as effective as ever. The album reached No. 1 on the country charts and No. 6 on the pop charts.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Southwind
2. The Devil To Pay
3. 'Cause I Love You
4. See Ruby Fall
5. Route # 1, Box 144
6. Sing A Traveling Song

SIDE B
1. If I Were A Carpenter
2. To Beat The Devil
3. Blistered
4. Wrinkled, Crinkled, Wadded Dollar Bill
5. I've Got A Thing About Trains
6. Jesus Was A Carpenter

Often hailed as 'one of the defining glam albums', Mott the Hoople's All the Young Dudes from 1972 was an influential record upon its release and continues to impress listeners to this day. Produced by David Bowie, the album contains a balanced selection of well-written songs by Ian Hunter and his bandmates. With Bowie on board adding his distinctive style to the songs, the band is on a roll, making this an essential record for '70s rock fans all over the globe.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Sweet Jane
2. Momma’s Little Jewel
3. All The Young Dudes
4. Sucker
5. Jerkin’ Crocus

Side B
1. One Of The Boys
2. Soft Ground
3. Ready For Love/After Lights
4. Sea Diver

Betty Wright (original name Bessie Regina Norris) rose to fame in the 1970s with hits such as "Clean Up Woman", “Lovin’ Is Really My Game”, and "Tonight Is the Night". She was an outstanding performer and this Live album provides much evidence of Wright's vitality as a singer. Besides the wonderful performances of her own hits she also sounds incredible on the cover of Leon Russell's "A Song for You". This expanded edition features two bonus tracks “Tonight Is The Night” (original 1974 album version) and “Clean Up Woman (original 7” version) both not available on the original album. Betty Wright passed away May 10th, 2020 at the age of 66.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Lovin’ Is Really My Game
2. Tonight Is The Night (Live Version)
3. A Song For You
4. Tonight Is The Night (Original 1974 Album Version)*
*Bonus Track

Side B
1. Clean Up Woman
Medley:
Pillow Talk
You Got The Love
Mr. Melody
Midnight At The Oasis
Me And Mrs. Jones
You Are My Sunshine
Let’s Get Married Today
2. You Can’t See For Lookin’
3. Where Is The Love
4. Clean Up Woman (7” version)*
*Bonus Track

Danish singer and songwriter MØ became known worldwide back in 2015 because her collaboration single, "Lean On", with Major Lazer and DJ Snake became a huge commercial success. The song reached #1 in more than 10 countries and in November 2015 it became the most streamed song on Spotify with more than a billion streams. However, this was an artist who had already been working on her career for a long time. MØ's interest in music began at a young age with the Spice Girls, but shifted towards punk music in her teens, with Sonic Youth as her biggest inspiration. She began her career with this EP: Bikini Daze, on which she collaborated with Diplo (Major Lazer) and Ronni Vindahl (who has worked with Avicii and Kendrick Lamar). The EP was praised at the time of its release for MØ's willingness to challenge pop conventions. These four tracks marked the beginning of an artist with an impressive career, who, to this day, continues to release incredibly interesting indie- and electronic-inspired pop music.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: Catchy, soaring synth-pop replete with ethereal vocals and glitchy loops, decidedly more lo-fi than the past couple releases but a perfect illustration of her mastery of soulful, slo-mo indie and otherworldly glitch-pop.

TRACK LISTING

1. XXX 88
2. Never Wanna Know

Side B
1. Dark Night
2. Freedom (#1)

Two is the second album by British electronic group Utah Saints, and was released in 2000. It's the result of a nine-year layoff that was this close to retirement by techno terms. In 1992, Utah Saints' self-titled debut was one of the year's most exciting dance releases. Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt's anthems boomed out with the exuberance of copyright liberation, but their unreleased second album was permanently bricked up by fear for copyright violation. In 2000 they finally got to release this beauty featuring guest vocalists Michael Stipe (R.E.M.), Chuck D (Public Enemy) & Edwin Starr a.o., and samples by the likes of Metallica, Average White Band, The Pretenders, The Stooges and Joyce Sims.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Sun
2. Power To The Beats
(vocals by Chuck D)
3. Love Song

Side B
1. Lost Vagueness
2. Punk Club
3. Funky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On
4. Massive

Side C
1. Rhinoceros
2. Morning Sun
3. Sick

Side D
1. B777
2. Techknowledgy
3. Three Simple Words
4. Wiggedy Wack

20 Palavras ao Redor do Sol is the debut album by the iconic Brazilian singer-songwriter Cátia de França. This amazing album has not been in print since its release in 1979 and is essential for every fan of MPB. Produced by Zé Ramalho, this classic album has a unique psychedelic feel and a warm folk sound, and you'll find yourself returning to it time and time again. In 2023, Cátia de França was one of ten Brazilian artistic figures honoured with the Milú Villela Award. She was also nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2024.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. O Bonde
2. Quem Vai Quem Vem
3. Vinte Palavras girando ao redor do Sol
4. Djaniras
5. Kukukaya (Jogo da Asa da Bruxa)
6. Itabaiana

Side B
1. Porto de Cabedelo
2. Ensacado
3. Coito das Araras
4. Os Galos
5. Sustenta a Pisada
6. Eu Vou Pegar o Metro

Cristina Camargo broke onto the Brazilian boogie scene in 1980 with the single "Moral Tem Hora", penned by the by then already famous brothers Marcos and Paulo Valle. They were soon joined by the arranger/producer/musician powerhouse Robson Jorge and Lincoln Olivetti, who worked with practically all the big MPB stars from Jorge Ben and Gal Costa to Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil. Armed with the endless possibilities that the burgeoning Brazilian music scene provided, the group went into the studio and produced the eponymous debut album Cristina Camargo. The result is a very special record built around that successful single that does what Brazil does best: blending their own musical heritage with sounds in vogue in the rest of the world, in this case the boogie disco that was all the rage in the USA in the first half of the 1980s. Expect endearing choirs, tight grooves, and a killer production value on par with the big-budget studios up north.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Natureza Morta
2. Cara Metade
3. Moral Tem Hora
4. Como Antigamente
5. Estado de Graça

Side B
1. Encarcerado Coração
2. Nau da Lucidez
3. Romance de Jornal
4. Corda Bamba
5. Poço Sem Fundo / Apesar de Você

Afro Medusa formed in the late 1990s when Isabel Fructuoso moved to London, where she met Patrick Cole and Nick Bennett. In 1999, they released "Pasilda", which quickly gained popularity on UK and US club scenes over the following year. It eventually hit #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music charts in 2000. Afro Medusa’s ultimate dance classic now proudly welcomes another sonically delicious remix pack. Sending sparks flying with its charged beats, summer-scented tones and delightful rhythm, "Pasilda" will take you back to memories of sunset parties and summer club nights.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Pasilda
2. Pasilda (Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano Extended Remix)
3. Pasilda (Knee Deep Club Mix)
4. Pasilda (Klubbheads Extended Mix)

Side B
1. Pasilda (Blank & Jones Extended Mix)
2. Pasilda (Afterlife Extended Mix)
3. Pasilda (Siege Extended Remix)
4. Pasilda (Sunship Extended Remix)

Shy People is a 1987 drama film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, the Russian director who early in his career was the screenwriting collaborator of the great Andrei Tarkovsky. The plot revolves around Diana, a successful New York journalist who is commissioned to write a piece about her distant relatives and their difficult lives deep in the bayous of Louisiana. Reluctantly, her wayward and drug-addicted teenage daughter Grace agrees to join her mother on the soul-searching trip to the Southern wetlands, resulting in a culture clash between the cosmopolitan and the rural, with devastating consequences. In true arthouse fashion, the film premiered at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival to acclaim but never received a wide release. However, Barbara Hershey did take home the award for Best Actress, for her role of Ruth, Diana's cousin.

Responsible for the soundtrack is the legendary kosmische outfit Tangerine Dream, led by Edgar Froese. Throughout the 80s they composed scores for more than 20 films, with many composed of reworked material from either the band's studio work or tracks that were work in progress. Their haunting, complex, multi-layered synth work combined with dreamlike vocals proved to be the perfect accompaniment to the palpable tension between Diana and her family. But, as always with Tangerine Dream, the score works perfectly well on its own too. 

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Shy People (Vocal Version)
2. Joe's Palace
3. The Harbor
4. Nightfall

Side B
1. Dancing on a White Moon
2. Civilized Illusions
3. Swamp Voices
4. Transparent Days
5. Shy People (Instrumental Version)

Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing is the debut studio album by English hardcore punk band Discharge and was released in 1982. The album has a heavy, distorted, and grinding guitar-driven sound, a high-speed noise overload characterized by ferocious noise blasts. The album is considered highly influential in the evolution of extreme forms of metal and punk music, paving the way for genres such as thrash metal, black metal, crust punk and grindcore. Terrorizer magazine readers once listed the album as the number one punk album of all time, crowning it a mercilessly brutal masterpiece. It's one of the top ten essential hardcore albums, along with Black Flag's Damaged and the Dead Kennedys Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing
2. The Nightmare Continues
3. The Final Blood Bath
4. Protest And Survive
5. I Won't Subscribe
6. Drunk With Power
7. Meanwhile

Side B
1. A Hell On Earth
2. Cries Of Help
3. The Possibility Of Life's Destruction
4. Q: And Children? A: And Children
5. The Blood Runs Red
6. Free Speech For The Dumb
7. The End

Freddie McGregor's Showcase album, released in 1981 and known in the UK as 'Lover's Rock Showcase Jamaica Style', marked a pivotal moment in the singer's career. Prior to this, McGregor had enjoyed only modest success, though his work, crafted with various producers, had consistently showcased a talented artist with an authentic voice. A major turning point came in 1979 when he teamed up with producer Winston "Niney" Holness to create the acclaimed 'Mr. McGregor' album which significantly boosted his profile. On this record Roots and romance are in perfect harmony as Niney's Dub magic meets McGregor's spin on classic soul, just as the title promises.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Lovers Rock To Style
2. The Overseer
3. Jah A We Fathers

Side B
1. Jah Will Bless You
2. Chant It Down
3. Sitting In The Park

Midsommar is a folk horror film written and directed by Ari Aster. It follows a couple (played by Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor) and their friends who travel to Sweden for a festival that occurs only once every 90 years, only to find out that it’s part of a Scandinavian pagan cult. Music plays a key role in the film. The score was created by Bobby Krlic, a.k.a. the Haxan Cloak, who has also produced for Father John Misty, Goldfrapp, Troye Sivan, Björk and many more. Rather than creating a typical horror score, Krlic made beautiful and harmonious compositions that complement the film’s setting in rural Sweden, while still maintaining an unsettling sense of terror.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Prophesy
2. Gassed
3. Hålsingland
4. The House that Hårga Built
5. Attestupan
6. Ritual In Transfigured Time
7. Murder (Mystery)

SIDE B
1. The Blessing
2. Chorus of Sirens
3. A Language of Sex
4. Hårga, Collapsing
5. Fire Temple

One from the Heart is the soundtrack to the Francis Ford Coppola movie from 1982. Coppola asked Tom Waits to compose music to accompany the film, which is set entirely in Las Vegas and the surrounding desert. Waits invited country singer Crystal Gayle to join the album for solo songs and duets with Waits himself. The album was a huge success and ended up being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Musical Score. Today, the album is still considered a cult classic by film and music fans alike.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Opening Montage: Tom's Piano Intro / Once Upon A Town / The Wages Of Love
2. Is There Any Way Out Of This Dream?
3. Picking Up After You
4. Old Boyfriends
5. Broken Bicycle

Side B
1. I Beg Your Pardon
2. Little Boy Blue
3. Instrumental Montage: The Tango / Circus Girl
4. You Can't Unring A Bell
5. This One's From The Heart
6. Take Me Home
7. Presents

Grammy- and Academy Award-winning rapper and actor Common is widely regarded as one of the most influential Chicago rappers of all time. He is best known for his sophisticated lyrics and jazz-rap, which introduced the world to hip-hop classics such as "I Used to Love H.E.R.", "The Light" and "GO!". He started his career with "Can I Borrow a Dollar?", which immediately drew attention thanks to its top-notch production and clever, playful lyrics. Common worked with contemporary household producers like No I.D., The Twilite Tone and The Beatnuts to create this album, which put Chicago hip hop on the map.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. A Penny For My Thoughts
2. Charms Alarm
3. Take It Ez
4. Heidi Hoe
5. Breaker 1/9
6. Two Scoops Of Raisons

Side B
1. No Defense
2. Blows To The Temple
3. Just In The Nick Of Rhyme
4. Tricks Up My Sleeve
5. Puppy Chow
6. Soul By The Pound
7. Pitchin' Pennies

The Adventures of the Hersham Boys by punk band Sham 69 was released in 1979. It is their most successful album, peaking at No. 8 in the UK and launching two major chart singles, "Hersham Boys" and "Questions and Answers". On their first album, Sham 69 sounded like a gang of energetic punk rockers, well-meaning and enthusiastic, but things had taken a turn by the time they'd cut The Adventures of Hersham Boys in 1979. Where their early recordings took a lean, stripped-down approach, like a Cockney version of the Ramones, this album is dominated by "anthemic" melodies.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Money
2. Fly Dark Angel
3. Joey's On The Street
4. Cold Blue In The Night
5. You're A Better Man Than I

Side B
1. Hersham Boys
2. Lost On Highway 46
3. Voices
4. Questions And Answers
5. What Have We Got?

Os Tincoãs (named after a Brazilian species of the cuckoo bird) were a Brazilian band from Bahia primarily active in the 60s and 70s. Their music was heavily influenced by Candomblé, a Brazilian religion blending traditional West African spiritual beliefs with Roman Catholicism. This resulted in a visionary crossover between samba—plus other "música popular brasileira" styles—and the percussive grooves and vocal harmonies so fundamental to Candomblé. Despite their forward-thinking musical ideas they moved in relative obscurity compared to their peers and released only a handful of albums. Os Tincoãs from 1977 is their fourth record and includes the hauntingly beautiful "Cordeiro De Nanã". The album includes arrangements by the legendary bossa nova pianist João Donato and an original copy is very hard to find, fetching high prices on the second hand market. About time for a reissue, as it hasn't been available on vinyl since 1980 and should be part of any collection, really.

TRACK LISTING

1. Atabaque Chora
2. Lamento às Águas
3. Canto de Dor
4. Chão da Verdade
5. Romaria
6. Deixa a Baiana Sambar

Side B
1. Canto do Boiadeiro
2. Enterro de Iyalorixá
3. Chapeuzinho Vermelho
4. Arrasta a Cadeira
5. Cordeiro De Nanã
6. Acará

Recorded in 1988, Feel The Wind unites two jazz giants, Art Blakey and Freddie Hubbard, for a powerful and inspired session with The Jazz Messengers. From the opening moments, Hubbard ignites the band with his commanding tone and electrifying trumpet work, delivering some of his most expressive playing of the era. The album features a standout Messengers lineup including Javon Jackson, Benny Green and Leon Dorsey. This edition also includes two bonus tracks “Piano Trio Medley” and “Big Foot” from a 1985 trio session featuring Hubbard and Blakey pairing with Mulgrew Miller and Lonnie Plaxico.

TRACK LISTING

1. Airieties
2. Feel The Wind
3. Embraceable You

Side B
1. Off Minor
2. Up Jumped Spring
3. Piano Trio Medley
4. Big Foot

Life On Mars is the 1976 debut album by the American R&B/jazz fusion singer, arranger, musician, composer and conductor Dexter Wansel. The album is considered to be a "space-funk" classic, inspired by David Bowie's "Life on Mars?". Wansel composed his own sci-fi sounds with swirling, ring-like oscillators, cosmic sub tones, and metallic, otherworldly leads using his signature ARP 2600 synthesizer. Wansel's pioneering synth sound was shared on numerous records with artists like MFSB, Billy Paul, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Teddy Pendergrass, and The Jones Girls. The album inspired other artists and Wansel's "Theme From The Planets" drum beat intro is hailed as being one of the first foundation beats of hip-hop. His sampled music has been used by Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Drake, Rick Ross, J. Cole, Wiz Khalifa, and Ice Cube amongst others.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. A Prophet Named K.G.
2. Life on Mars
3. Together Once Again
4. Stargazer

SIDE B
1. One Million Miles from the Ground
2. You Can Be What You Wanna Be
3. Theme from the Planets
4. Rings of Saturn

Herbie Hancock is one of the most prolific jazz pianists of the 20th century. A child prodigy, he played with the greats such as Donald Byrd and Miles Davis. As he was a bit of a geek, he enjoyed gadgets & buttons and he was one of the first to embrace and master the electric piano, but he always stayed true to the acoustic sound. In fact, he always bounced back and forth between his electronic and acoustic sound, touching upon almost every development in R&B, Funk and Jazz while retaining an original and distinctive voice. Death Wish from 1974 followed closely upon the success of Headhunters, and was the soundtrack to the infamous Charles Bronson-starring vengeance vehicle that preyed upon urban paranoia. The understated orchestrations mirror the quiet, desperate brooding of the Bronson’s character; rarely had a leading role contained fewer words or more violence.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Death Wish (Main Title)
2. Joanna's Theme
3. Do A Thing
4. Paint Her Mouth
5. Rich Country

Side B
1. Medley: Suite Revenge: Striking Back / Riverside Park / The Alley / Last Stop / 8th Avenue Station
2. Ochoa Knose
3. Party People
4. Fill Your Hand

Power Of Soul is the third record as a bandleader by legendary jazz drummer Idris Muhammad; it was released in 1974. He embarked on his solo career in 1970 after years of work as a sideman for the absolute biggest names in jazz such as George Benson, Lou Donaldson, Grant Green, Ahmad Jamal, Pharoah Sanders, and many, many others. This record was produced by Creed Taylor, founder of CTI, and engineered by Rudy Van Gelder. The architect of the Blue Note sound developed a deep relationship with Muhammad and played a big role in finetuning his sound. But,don't forget the rest of the line-up; the record features arrangements and compositions by keyboard legend Bob James and smooth jazz founder Grover Washington Jr., supplemented with performances by Randy Brecker, Joe Beck, and Ralph MacDonald. All in all, you can see why Muhammad's works ended up as samples on so many hip-hop records.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Power Of Soul
A2. Piece Of Mind
B1. The Saddest Thing
B2. Loran's Dance 

Disco Collected celebrates the dance music that originally developed from R&B, soul, and funk from the late 60s and 70s and turned into a mighty subculture in discotheques all over the world, Studio 54 (Manhattan, New York) being one of the most famous and extravagant ones. Disco used a steady four to the floor beat, string sections and horns which created a perfect setting for DJs who mixed their special 12 inches to an eager dance crowd, and movies like Saturday Night Fever and Thank God It’s Friday contributed to disco’s mainstream popularity. Compiled on Disco Collected are some of the best and well-known disco hits by Rose Royce, Chic, Kool & The Gang, The Trammps, Thelma Houston, KC & The Sunshine Band and 16 more guaranteed floor fillers.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. B.B. & Q. Band – On The Beat
2. Rose Royce – Car Wash
3. The Brothers Johnson – Stomp!
4. Chic – Le Freak
5. Lakeside – Fantastic Voyage
6. Kool & The Gang – Get Down On It

Side B
1. The Trammps – Disco Inferno
2. Diana Ross – The Boss
3. Van McCoy & The Soul City Symphony – The Hustle
4. The Gap Band – Oops, Upside Your Head
5. Thelma Houston – Don’t Leave Me This Way
6. The Emotions – Best Of My Love
7. KC & The Sunshine Band – Get Down Tonight

Side C
1. Earth, Wind & Fire – September
2. Sister Sledge – He’s The Greatest Dancer
3. The O’Jays – Love Train
4. James Brown – Get Up I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine
5. Gloria Gaynor – I Never Can Say Goodbye
6. Lipps Inc. – Funky Town
7. Chakachas – Jungle Fever

Side D
1. Oliver Cheatham - Get Down Saturday Night
2. Loleatta Holloway – Love Sensation
3. Vickie Sue Robinson – Turn The Beat Around
4. The Hues Corporation – Rock The Boat
5. Rufus feat. Chaka Khan – Once You Get Started
6. MFSB feat. The Three Degrees – T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
7. Eddie Kendricks – Girl You Need A Change Of Mind

The Velvet Underground Collected brings together the groundbreaking work of one of the most influential and visionary bands in the history of rock music. Spanning their formative beginnings in New York’s underground art scene to their most iconic studio recordings, this 2LP set captures the full scope of a group whose impact continues to echo across decades of rock, alternative, punk, noise, and experimental music. Despite internal tensions, lineup changes, and limited commercial success during their active years, The Velvet Underground’s influence grew exponentially over time. The band are now regarded as among the most influential bands in rock history and are inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. I'm Waiting For The Man
2. Venus In Furs
3. All Tomorrow's Parties
4. There She Goes Again
5. Heroin
6. Femme Fatale

SIDE B
1. I Heard Her Call My Name
2. White Light / White Heat
3. Here She Comes Now
4. Sister Ray

SIDE C
1. Hey Mr. Rain
2. Stephanie Says
3. She's My Best Friend
4. Andy's Chest
5. Candy Says
6. What Goes On
7. Some Kinda Love
8. Lisa Says

SIDE D
1. Pale Blue Eyes
2. The Murder Mystery
3. We're Gonna Have A Real Good Time Together
4. Foggy Notion
5. One Of These Days

Slick Rick, born Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters, is a British‑American hip‑hop artist who rose to prominence as part of Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew in the mid 80s. Their songs “La Di Da Di” and “The Show” are widely regarded as early hip‑hop classics. His debut album, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, featuring the signature track “Children’s Story,” was released in 1988. Behind Bars is the third studio album by Slick Rick, released in 1994 on Def Jam Recordings. It peaked at #51 on the Billboard 200 and #11 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip‑Hop Albums chart. The album was recorded while Rick was on furlough from prison, with some tracks built around vocals recorded years earlier. Additional recording took place during a 1993 work‑release period.

The album produced two singles showcasing Slick Rick’s classic storytelling style, “Behind Bars” and “Sittin’ in My Car”. Production was handled by Warren G, Greg Nice, Paul Huston, Easy Mo Bee, and Slick Rick himself. Remixes were contributed by Pete Rock for “I’m Captive,” “Get a Job” and The Large Professor for “It’s a Boy”. Guest appearances include Nice & Smooth on “Let’s All Get Down”, Warren G on "Behind Bars" and hip-hop veteran Doug E. Fresh on "Sittin' In My Car". Influential hip-hop and lifestyle magazine Vibe praised the album, noting that “Rick’s legendary street brilliance and sparkling, charming wit can even be distilled from behind bars.”

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Behind Bars
2. All Alone (No One To Be With)
3. Sittin' In My Car (feat. Doug E. Fresh)
4. A Love That's True (Part II)
5. Cuz It's Wrong
6. Let's All Get Down (feat. Nice & Smooth)

Side B
1. I'm Captive
2. Get A Job
3. A Love That's True (Part III)
4. It's A Boy (Remix)
5. Behind Bars (Dum Ditty Dum Mix)

The Notorious Byrd Brothers is an essential listen for anyone interested in The Byrds or the impressive list of artists associated with the band. The story behind the album is equally intriguing. The album is known for the interesting changes in personnel during the recording process. For example, David Crosby only participated in the first half of the recording sessions. And even Gene Clark, who had previously left the band, returned to leave again after three weeks. In the end only Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman remained from the beginning. Surprisingly, the listening experience is very cohesive, and the diverse line-up adds to the richness of the album, which features elements of psychedelia, folk rock, country, jazz, and electronic music thanks to the use of the Moog modular synthesiser. This album clearly bridges the gap between the band's early jangly pop rock albums and their subsequent country rock classic. Among the session musicians on this album was also Clarence White, who impressed the band so much that he was given a larger role on the 1968 album Sweetheart of the Rodeo. All of this makes it a real classic in terms of both its sound and its story.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Artificial Energy
2. Goin' Back
3. Natural Harmony
4. Draft Morning
5. Wasn't Born To Follow
6. Get To You

SIDE B
1. Change Is Now
2. Old John Robertson
3. Tribal Gathering
4. Dolphin's Smile
5. Space Odyssey

The Veldt, the pioneering American alternative shoegaze group formed in 1986 by identical twins Daniel and Danny Chavis in Raleigh, North Carolina, has long stood as one of the most visionary and genre‑defying bands of their era. Joined by David Burris and Marvin Levi, the group quickly developed a sound that blended ethereal guitar textures with deep R&B roots, creating a style that would influence generations of artists to come. After signing with Capitol Records in 1989, The Veldt toured extensively across the United States, sharing stages with The Jesus and Mary Chain and the Cocteau Twins. Ray Shulman, known for his work with Björk, The Sugarcubes, The Sundays produced their landmark 1994 album Afrodisiac, a record now recognized as a bold fusion of shoegaze, soul, and Afro‑alternative rock, an album so ahead of its time that it continues to resonate with new listeners decades later. This deluxe edition brings renewed depth and warmth to the album’s swirling guitars, velvet‑rich vocals, and hypnotic rhythms, presenting the music with a clarity that highlights just how innovative The Veldt’s sound truly was. The set includes two essential remixes of “Soul In The Jar”, one by The Jesus and Mary Chain, who drench the track in their signature haze of distortion, and another by hip‑hop pioneer Diamond D, whose rugged Guitar Remix adds a head‑nodding edge that reframes the song’s emotional core. The album’s legacy has only grown over time. Pitchfork named Afrodisiac one of the top 50 shoegaze albums ever released, while Stereogum included the single “Until You’re Forever” among the 31 essential tracks of the genre, further cementing The Veldt’s status as foundational innovators.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Intro (I'll Say Anything)
2. It's Over
3. Soul In A Jar
4. You Take The World
5. Revolutionary Sister

Side B
1. Interlude (Station ID)
2. Juicy Sandwich
3. Heather
4. Until You're Forever

Side C
1. Interlude (V.E.L.D.T.)
2. Wanna Be Where You Are
3. Daisy Chain
4. Dusty Blood
5. Last Call

Side D
1. I Couldn't Care Less
2. Outro (Shaved)
3. Soul In A Jar (The Drugstore Mix) (The Jesus And The Mary Chain Remix)
4. Soul In A Jar (Guitar Mix) (Diamond D Remix)

Cheap Trick - At Budokan: The Complete Concert is the famous best-selling live album by the American rock band Cheap Trick. The louder, roaring versions of such Rick Nielsen classics as "I Want You to Want Me" and "Come On, Come On" connected to a wide audience. The recording became the band's best-selling album and captures the performance exactly as it was experienced on stage. Their raw-powered riffage and three-chord structured songs made an impression all over the world. After this recording in Japan, they became the rising stars in the musical world of the late ‘70s. Both Cheap Trick fans as well as the rock lover in general will appreciate this recorded document of the band's most celebrated concert.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Hello There
2. Come On, Come On
3. Elo Kiddies
4. Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Peace
5. Big Eyes

SIDE B
1. Lookout
2. Downed
3. Can’t Hold On
4. Oh Caroline
5. Surrender

SIDE C
1. Auf Wiedersehen
2. Need Your Love
3. High Roller
4. Southern Girls

SIDE D
1. I Want You To Want Me
2. California Man
3. Goodnight
4. Ain’t That A Shame
5. Clock Strikes Ten

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

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

Keep The Pressure On: The Beverley’s Rock Steady Singles 1966 – 1967 is the 3rd part of the exclusive compilation series, which celebrates the best works from the legendary reggae label Trojan Records. It was compiled by Laurence Cane-Honeysett who also wrote the liner notes. This double album focuses on the Beverley's catalogue and includes some of the finest and most popular Jamaican recordings from a fascinating period during which rock steady became established as the island’s national sound. The 28 tracks provide ample evidence of the superior quality of Beverley’s output from this time and show why, by the summer of 1967, Beverley’s Records vied with the likes of Studio One and Treasure Isle as Kingston’s leading record company.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Winston Weir & George Agard - Keep The Pressure On
2. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - It's A Shame
3. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - On The Move
4. The Spanishtonians - Kisses
5. The Rio Grandes - Soldiers Take Over
6. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - Women Of The World
7. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Wise Man

SIDE B
1. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - 007
2. The Rio Grandes - Moses
3. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - Middle East
4. Winston Weir & George Agard - Denham Town
5. The Spanishtonians - Suffer Me Not
6. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Rudy Got Soul
7. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - El Toro

SIDE C
1. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - The Cat
2. Norman Grant - Somebody Please Help Me
3. The Spanishtonians - Rudie Gets Plenty
4. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - Nothing For Nothing
5. Freddie McKay - Fine Fine Fine
6. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Rude Boy Train
7. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - Jungle Beat

SIDE D
1. Derrick Morgan - Tougher Than Tough
2. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Young Generation
3. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - Guantanamera Ska
4. Derrick Morgan - Greedy Gal
5. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Mother Young Gal
6. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - Song For My Father
7. Derrick Morgan - Court Dismiss

Intensified Sounds: The Beverley's Rock Steady Singles 1967 - 1968 is the 4th part of the exclusive compilation series, which celebrates the best works from the legendary reggae label Trojan Records. It was compiled by Laurence Cane-Honeysett who also wrote the liner notes. This double album focuses on the Beverley's catalogue and includes some of the finest and most popular Jamaican recordings from a fascinating period during which rock steady became established as the island’s national sound. The 28 tracks provide ample evidence of the superior quality of Beverley’s output from this time and show why, by the summer of 1967, Beverley’s Records vied with the likes of Studio One and Treasure Isle as Kingston’s leading record company.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Unity
2. Derrick Morgan - Judge Dread In Court
3. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - Stream Of Life
4. Austin Faithful - I'm In A Rocking Mood
5. Eric Morris - Festival Time
6. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - Halls Of Montezuma
7. George Dekker - Govern Your Mouth

SIDE B
1. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - Peace and Love
2. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Mother Tongue Long
3. Austin Faithful - Eternal Love
4. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - Charade
5. Derrick Morgan - I Am The Ruler
6. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Sabotage
7. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - Goodnight My Love

SIDE C
1. Austin Faithful - Miss Anti-Social
2. The Maytals - 54-46 That's My Number
3. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - Dream-Land
4. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - It Pays
5. George Dekker - You Treating Me Bad
6. The Maytals - Struggle
7. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - Whiter Shade Of Pale

SIDE D
1. The Maytals - Just Tell Me
2. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Ah It Mek
3. Roland Alphonso & The Beverley’s All-Stars - The Great Mogul
4. The Maytals - School Days
5. Austin Faithful - Ain't That Peculiar
6. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Intensified (Music Like Dirt)
7. The Maytals - Bim Today - Bam Tomorrow

English Garden is an album steeped in British pop history. It is not only an amazing collection of new wave and power pop songs, but also the start of many fascinating careers. The first eye-catcher is the first recorded version of "Video Killed the Radio Star", written by Bruce Woolley, Trevor Horn and Geoffrey Downes (The Buggles). The album also features none other than Thomas Dolby on keyboard and Matthew Seligman, who played bass in The Soft Boys. After the band broke up in 1983, Bruce Woolley enjoyed an impressive career in songwriting, with his songs being recorded by artists such as Grace Jones, Cher and Donna Summer.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. English Garden
2. Video Killed the Radio Star
3. Dancing With The Sporting Boys
4. Johnny
5. No Surrender
6. Flying Man

Side B
1. You Got Class
2. W.W.9. (Instrumental)
3. Clean/Clean
4. Get Away William
5. Goodbye To Yesterday
6. Goodbye To Yesterday (Reprise)
7. You're The Circus (I'm The Clown)

The singing drummer Ras Michael aka Dadawah, a devout Rastafarian musician, got together with veteran studio hands, bassist Lloyd Parks, drummer Paul Williams, guitarist Willie Lindo, and pianist/organist Lloyd Charmers, who trebled as producer.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Run Come Rally
2. Seventy-Two Nations

Side B
1. Zion Land
2. Know How You Stand

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

Susan Cadogan is a Reggae & Rocksteady singer from Kingston, Jamaica. With a delicate voice that shimmers between childlike innocence and smouldering sexuality, her vocals were the perfect expression of lover's rock. One of her first recordings for Perry, a cover of Millie Jackson's soul hit, "Hurt So Good" (featuring bassist Boris Gardiner), was released in the UK by Dennis Harris' DIP International label. It topped the UK reggae chart and went on to reach No. 4 in the UK Singles Chart which resulted in Cadogan flying to London to promote the single, including many television appearances on the BBC's Top of the Pops. "Hurt So Good" was subsequently certified silver in the UK and gold in South Africa after a few weeks and became one of the top selling singles of 1975 in the UK. This is the album she recorded for Trojan Records, and it was produced by the legendary Lee Perry.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. In The Ghetto
2. Nice and Easy
3. Hurt So Good
4. Congratulations
5. If You Need Me

Side B
1. Lay Down
2. I Keep On Loving You
3. Don't Burn Your Bridges
4. Feeling Is Right
5. Fever
6. Shame (Shame On You)

In the early 1960s, beat groups from the Dutch Randstad dominated the national charts. Cuby + Blizzards debut single “Stumble & Fall” was recorded in the Bavohuis, a simple gym hall in Amsterdam, with Addy Kleingeld, known from De Vrolijke Mijnwerkers, as producer. But the debut album Desolation marked a turning point. Recorded at the Phonogram Studios in Hilversum with renowned blues producer Tony Vos, it captured the band exactly as Muskee intended. The resulting album became a jewel of Dutch music history. Never before had the Netherlands heard a blues singer who poured his emotions into a recording with such conviction and authenticity. Muskee even matched his British peers. Eric Burdon (The Animals), Paul Jones (Manfred Mann), Mick Jagger (The Rolling Stones) and Van Morrison (Them). At the Grand Gala du Disque, Muskee received an Edison Award for Desolation, handed to him by cabaret artist Wim Sonneveld, whose lukewarm speech couldn’t diminish the significance of the moment. Sixty years later, the legacy of this groundbreaking album still resonates, an essential document of European blues and a defining moment in the story of Cuby + Blizzards.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Things I Remember
2. Hobo Blues
2. Just For Fun
4. I'm In Love

Side B
1. Gin House Blues
2. Desolation Blues
3. Five Long Years
4. Let's Make It

Side C
1. Stumble & Fall
2. I'm So Restless
3. L.S.D. (Got A MIllion Dollars)
4. Your Body, Not Your Soul
5. Back Home
6. Sweet Mary
7. You Don't Know
8. Richard Cory

Side D
1. Feeling Like A Suit-Case
2. Distant Smile
3. Don't Know Which Way To Go
4. The Sunshine Of Your Shadow
5. Crying Tears
6. Nostalgic Toilet
7. 116 A Queensway

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

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

The second full-length album of Danish Fifties/Psych Pop duo The Raveonettes was released in 2005. On Pretty In Black, Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo abandoned the strict recording rules the band laid upon themselves on their preceding efforts. Instead, the group further expand on their signature sound of Fifties inspired Rockabilly Noise Pop with the eerie feel of a thriller movie soundtrack. Special appearances on this album are made by Maureen Tucker of Velvet Underground on drums, Martin Rev on drum machine and Ronnie Spector, also known as Veronica Bennett, of the fabulous Ronettes on backup vocals.

TRACK LISTING

The Heavens
Seductress Of Bums
Love In A Trashcan
Sleepwalking
Uncertain Times
My Boyfriend's Back
Here Comes Mary
Red Tan
Twilight
Somewhere In Texas
You Say You Lie
Ode To L.A.
If I Was Young

Cheap Trick is the debut studio album by the American rock band Cheap Trick. It was released in 1977 and produced by Jack Douglas, who is a frequent collaborator of the band and known for his work with Aerosmith. The record remains a cornerstone of American rock and roll, capturing a raw, almost menacing edge that distinguished the band from their more polished contemporaries. The album features the popular songs "He’s a Whore", "Elo Kiddies" and "Oh, Candy" and entered the Billboard 200 in the United States, marking Cheap Trick's first appearance on the national album chart. It gave the band early visibility and positioned them within the broader rock landscape of the late 1970s.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Hot Love
2. Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace
3. He’s a Whore
4. Mandocello
5. The Ballad of TV Violence (I’m Not the Only Boy)

SIDE B
1. ELO Kiddies
2. Daddy Should Have Stayed in High School
3. Taxman, Mr. Thief
4. Cry, Cry
5. Oh, Candy

In Color is the second studio album by the American rock band Cheap Trick, released in 1977 and produced by Tom Werman. The album featured a more polished, pop-oriented sound compared to their raw debut, and brought forward the popular singles "Clock Strikes Ten", "Southern Girls" and "I Want You to Want Me". The latter single became a huge hit and reached high positions on global charts. The band's Power Pop production resonated across the globe, most notably in Japan, where it set the stage for their legendary At Budokan success. In Color forms an important part of Cheap Trick's early discography and is positioned as a key release in the band's 1970s output. The album documents their transition toward the sound that would define their later work.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Hello There
2. Big Eyes
3. Downed
4. I Want You to Want Me
5. You’re All Talk

SIDE B
1. Oh Caroline
2. Clock Strikes Ten
3. Southern Girls
4. Come On, Come On
5. So Good to See You

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

Emerging from the vibrant American folk scene of the early 1960s, John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Cass Elliot, and Denny Doherty came together to form The Mamas & The Papas, one of the most influential vocal groups of their era. Their unmistakable harmonies and West Coast sound defined a generation, producing timeless classics such as “California Dreamin’”, “Monday, Monday”, “I Saw Her Again”, “Dedicated to the One I Love”, and “Creeque Alley”. After the group’s initial split in 1968, the members pursued solo careers, with Cass Elliot becoming a standout star through hits like “Make Your Own Kind of Music” and “It’s Getting Better" also included on this release. "Collected" celebrates the remarkable journey and enduring impact of The Mamas & The Papa, an essential chapter in the history of American pop and folk music.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. California Dreamin'
2. Monday Monday
3. Go Where You Wanna Go
4. Somebody Groovy
5. Got A Feelin'
6. Straight Shooter
7. Do You Wanna Dance
8. You Baby
9. I Saw Her Again Last Night

SIDE B
1. Even If I Could
2. Words Of Love
3. Dancing In The Street
4. Strange Young Girls
5. No Salt On Her Tail
6. Trip, Stumble & Fall
7. Creeque Alley
8. Dedicated To The One Love

SIDE C
1. Look Through My Window
2. Sing For Your Supper
3. My Girl
4. Glad To Be Unhappy
5. Dream A Little Dream Of Me
6. Safe In My Garden
7. Too Late
8. Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming To The Canyon)

SIDE D
1. Rooms
2. Midnight Voyage
3. For The Love Of Ivy
4. Step Out
5. Pearl
6. People Like Us
7. Mama Cass Elliott - It's Getting Better
8. Mama Cass Elliott - Make Your Own Kind Of Music
9. Mama Cass Elliott - Welcome To The World

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

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

This 29‑track anthology traces Brown’s extraordinary journey, from his early breakthrough with the Famous Flames, where his raw gospel‑trained vocals first caught fire, to the explosive grooves of the J.B.’s and the unstoppable momentum of his solo career. It captures the full spectrum of his artistry: the tight, horn‑driven punch of "Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag", the energy of "I Got You (I Feel Good)", the emotional depth of "It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World", and the revolutionary funk innovations behind "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine", "The Payback", "Gravity" and "Living In America."

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Please, Please, Please *
2. Try Me *
3. Think *
4. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag *
5. I Got You (I Feel Good) *
6. Ain't That A Groove *
7. It's A Man's Man's Man's World *
8. Cold Sweat *
9. Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud *
* featuring The Famous Flames

SIDE B
1. Give It Up Or Tur nIt A Loose
2. Funky Drummer
3. Brother Rapp
4. Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine
5. Super Bad *
6. Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved
7. Soul Power
*featuring The J.B's

SIDE C
1. Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got To Get What She Wants) *
2. Make It Funky
3. Talkin' Loud And Saying Nothing
4. King Heroin
5. Get On The Good Foot
6. I Got Ants In My Pants
7. The Payback
*featuring The J.B's

SIDE D
1. Woman
2. My Thang
3. Get Up Offa That Thing
4. Bodyheat
5. Living In America
6. Gravity

Sophisticated Boom Boom is the 1984 debut album by the pop group Dead or Alive. As one of the first synth-goth bands they created a new landmark with this record. Pete Burns' outrageous appearances and his dramatic singing style were characteristic for this new band which intergrated synth-pop and dance elements into their songs. The album contains the band’s first single hit, a cover version of KC & the Sunshine Band's "That's the Way (I Like It)". Dead or Alive gained success in the mid-1980s and sold over 50 million records worldwide.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. I'd Do Anything
2. That's The Way (I Like It)
3. Absolutely Nothing
4. What I Want
5. Far Too Hard

SIDE B
1. You Make Me Wanna
2. Sit On It
3. Wish You Were Here
4. Misty Circles
5. Do It

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

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?

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 built 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

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

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

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

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

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)