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Roy Ayers

Everybody Loves The Sunshine - 2025 Reissue

    In 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' (1976), Roy Ayers seamlessly blends genres, creating a timeless sound that continues to influence musicians and DJs around the world. He makes the vibraphone the central instrument, a jazz-funk approach hat defines his unique style.

    Over time, the album has remained an essential reference in Roy Ayers' discography and in the history of 70s Black music.

    Summertime soul classic!


    TRACK LISTING

    1. Hey, Uh-What You Say Come On
    2. The Golden Rod
    3. Keep On Walking
    4. You And Me My Love
    5. The Third Eye
    6. It Ain't Your Sign (It's Your Mind)
    7. People And The World
    8. Everybody Loves The Sunshine
    9. Tongue Power
    10. Lonesome Cowboy

    Rhythm Machine

    Rhythm Machine - 2025 Reissue

      The Rhythm Macine is now available again to the musical public, legitimately reissued in its original packaging. Offering up brilliant soul, haunting ballads and high-energy mid-70s funk, this tasty medley is served best in its entirety. Their self-titled and only LP, originally released in 1976, is a wild, super-groovy ride with tight band energy and a bunch of unexpected twists that keep things interesting from start to finish. At first, you might catch some Earth, Wind & Fire vibes—deep basslines, funky beats, and killer horn sections—but dig a little deeper and you’ll find something a little looser, a little cooler. Virtually impossible to find in its original edition, they are now reissuing it thanks to a collaboration with Now Again.

      Oscar Agudelo Y El Combo Moderno

      Pa'Mi Muneca - 2025 Reissue

        In 1966, Óscar Agudelo recorded this elusive and lesser-known collector’s gem called “Pa’ mi muñeca” for Discos Fuentes. It is a rarity where the artist took an unexpected musical turn and performed several porros, paseaitos, gaitas, and cumbias, evoking the swaying motion and rolling waves of Colombia’s Caribbean sound. This is an album devoted to recreating the strength of a musical genre that’s been the soundtrack of Colombian life for decades. It’s a record dedicated to capturing good times, filled with simple dreams, steeped in joyful energy, and shining with the uninhibited flair, or better said, the quality of the sixties. This album represents a milestone on the route cumbia had taken, both for Discos Fuentes and maestro Agudelo. First time reissue. Includes liner notes by genre expert Don Alirio.

        Joe Bataan

        Drug Story - 2025 Reissue

          Here it is, for the first time on a 45, ‘Drug Story,’ the lost track by Joe Bataan. Pure Latin soul, recorded at the peak of the artist's career and released 50 years later!

          A must-purchase for those into Latin soul and funk. We thought that the song deserved to be released as a single as well, and that its structure was perfect for each side to have a separate identity. So here it is, for the first time on a 45, ‘Drug Story,’ the lost track by Joe Bataan. Pure Latin soul, recorded at the peak of the artist's career!

          East Of Underground

          East Of Underground - 2025 Reissue

            East of Underground was a multi-ethnic seven-piece band formed by American soldiers stationed in Germany in 1971, eager to make music and create a home away from home during their stay in Germany as the war in Vietnam was at its height. That year, the Army staged what they called "The First Annual Original Magnificent Special Forces Entertainment Showband Contest," and East of Underground were one of many groups that entered the competition. Playing a tough, enthusiastic fusion of R&B, funk and pop/rock tunes of the day (including numbers by James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, Sly & the Family Stone, and Santana), East of Underground's sound was dominated by the vocal harmonies of Bobby Blackmon, Larry Watson, and Austin Webb, accompanied by tight, concise arrangements laid down by guitarists Lewis Hitt and Gus Marquez, and the rhythm section of bassist Ronald Hall and drummer George Daniels (the latter claimed to have worked with James Brown). East of Underground won second place in the contest; one of the judges was Kurt Loder, who later became a respected rock journalist, and in a review of the show he described them as "a beautiful soul band with three exceptionally good singers." Along with the first, third, and fourth place winners, East of Underground were given studio time in the Armed Forces Radio Network's recording facility in Frankfurt, Germany as one of their prizes, and they cut an album's worth of material. East of Underground's studio session was issued as a promotional album by the Army, but it received scant distribution and quickly fell into obscurity, and after the group's members finished their military commitments, the band broke up. Many years later, the album came o the attention of the crate diggers at the magazine Wax Poetics, and in 2007 the magazine launched their affiliated record label with a reissue of East of Underground's LP. At the time, little was known about the group and its members, and Wax Poetics produced a short film (also called East of Underground) about the album and the efforts to unravel the mystery of the band. So far, guitarist Lewis Hitt is the only member of East of Underground whose whereabouts have been confirmed; he works as an ambulance pilot in Alabama and still plays guitar in his spare time.

            Vampisoul are pleased to make this wonderful and highly sought-after album available again.

            The recording perfectly captures the spirit of young America through songs written by Sly Stone, Curtis Mayfield, Funkadelic, and Burt Bacharach (via Isaac Hayes, of course). High-level soul and funk performed by brilliant anonymous musicians. Virtually impossible to find in its original edition, Vampisoul are now reissuing it once again thanks to a collaboration with Now Again. Pressed on 180g vinyl.

            Often, the most prized records by collectors hold unexpected stories. When they also feature incredibly high musical quality and only a few original copies are available, they become the holy grails of collecting. This is the case with this album.

            TRACK LISTING

            1. I Want To Take You Higher
            2. Smiling Faces Sometimes
            3. (Don’t Worry) If There’s A Hell Below, We’re All Going To Go
            4. People Get Ready
            5. Getting Over
            6. I’ll Bet You / California Dreamin’
            7. Pop Corn / Oye Como Va
            8. I Love You For All Seasons
            9. East Of Java
            10. Walk On By

            Marcos Valle

            Garra - 2025 Reissue

              'Garra' was originally released in 1971 and brought us Valle’s classics such as ‘Com Mais De 30’, ‘O Cafona’, ‘Vinte E Seis Anos De Vida Normal’ and the rare groove classic ‘Wanda Vidal.’

              Remastered from the original tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl. This release is part of a new reissue series that comprises many other outstanding Brazilian classics by the likes of Evinha, Cassiano, Gerson King Combo, Hyldon. 'Garra' maintains the same socially conscious content as in his previous album while also combining diverse musical styles and influences.

              TRACK LISTING

              1. Jesus Meu Rei
              2. Com Mais De 30
              3. Garra
              4. Black Is Beautiful
              5. Ao Amigo Tom
              6. Paz E Futebol
              7. Que Bandeira
              8. Wanda Vidal
              9. Minha Voz Virá Do Sol Da América
              10. Vinte E Seis Anos De Vida Normal
              11. O Cafona

              Marcos Valle

              Marcos Valle - 2025 Reissue

                His much sought-after and stunning self-titled album from 1970 includes ‘Ele E Ela’, as sampled on Jay-Z’s ‘Thank You’, as well as some of his most popular songs like ‘Freio Aerodinamico’ and ‘Os Grilos’, swinging between sophistication and groove.

                Remastered from the original tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl, this release is part of a new reissue series that comprises many other outstanding Brazilian classics by the likes of Evinha, Cassiano, Gerson King Combo, Hyldon.

                TRACK LISTING

                1. Quarentão Simpático (Renatão)
                2. Ele E Ela
                3. Dez Leis
                4. Pigmalião 70
                5. Que Eu Canse E Descanse
                6. Esperando O Messias
                7. Freio Aerodinâmico
                8. Os Grilos (Crickets Sing For Ana Maria)
                9. Suíte Imaginária

                Hyldon

                Na Rua, Na Chuva, Na Fazenda - 2025 Reissue

                  "Na Rua, na Chuva, na Fazenda" is a landmark 1975 album by Hyldon, a key figure in Brazilian soul music. The album captures the vibrant musical spirit of the 1970s and reflects the influence of the black power movement.

                  With a mix of MPB, soul, and funk, Hyldon brought his unique sound to life, collaborating with influential artists like Azymuth.

                  This album has earned cult status over the years, securing its place as one of the most coveted Brazilian records of all time. Remastered from the original tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl.

                  Los Gavilanes De La Costa

                  Dame Cafe - 2025 Reissue

                    “Dame café”, originally released on Discos Fuentes in 1965 to meet the tropical music demand of the time, features a mix of traditional rhythms like vallenato and cumbia, alongside more experimental beats.

                    Over the years, pirate editions and elusive original copies have made it a highly sought-after collector’s item. The album’s lively sound, combining accordion melodies, deep bass, and vibrant guacharaca rhythms, continues to resonate in the tropical music scene.

                    Cassiano

                    Cuban Soul - 18 Kilates - 2025 Reissue

                      "Cuban Soul-18 Kilates" has earned cult status over the years, securing its place as one of the most coveted Brazilian records of all time. Remastered from the original tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl. "Cuban Soul-18 Kilates" is Cassiano's third studio album, released in 1976, and stands as a milestone in Brazilian soul music. It combines Brazilian rhythms with classic American soul elements, creating a unique fusion.

                      Cassiano's smooth, soulful vocal style and the album’s larger-than-life arrangements, reminiscent of Tim Maia's sound, give it a rich, deep feel.

                      Mike Guagenti

                      Salsa Con Charanga - 2025 Reissue

                        “Salsa con charanga” is really a feast for all salsa music lovers, a true jewel, which deserved much better when it originally came out in 1978. In addition to being a great salsa album, has the distinction that was released on Orfeon, a Mexican record label, due to the diligent work of the extraordinary producer Bobby Marin, and which miraculously received air play when powerhouse Fania label and few others ruled radio in the salsa music world.

                        It comprises eight great, solid tracks; some, new interpretations from other albums in which Mike Guagenti participated with his handsome and captivating voice - a crooner with a salsero soul -, that, at times, could remind us of the late Tito Rodríguez, and even Ray Ramos. "The Mike Guagenti album," as indicated by Marin, "is a compilation of recordings by other artists. Originally a salsa album, I brought in [Cuban] Pupi Legarreta (violin and flute) and [Panamanian] Mauricio Smith (flute) to give it a charanga sound." With the exception of the cut ‘Salsa con charanga,’ which is an instrumental, the rest feature vocals by Guagenti.

                        “Salsa con charanga” has developed a cult following, and finding a copy of the original could be quite expensive. Luckily, this officially licensed and restored edition will fill that void.

                        TRACK LISTING

                        Side A
                        1. SALSA CON CHARANGA
                        2. SONAREMO EL TAMBÓ
                        3. DELIRIO
                        4. LA PELUCA

                        Side B
                        1. LA PUERTA DEL DOLOR
                        2. A LOS MUCHACHOS DE BELÉN
                        3. ENSAYA CHAMACO
                        4. EL TIBIRI TABARA

                        Various Artists

                        Cumbia Cumbia Cumbia!!! Vol. 3

                          The historical origins of cumbia are nebulous and imprecise. The mythology surrounding it suggests an ancient past when Amerindian, African and European musical sounds were mixed together.

                          After digging deep into the overwhelming archives of Discos Fuentes and Codiscos in our previous volumes, this third instalment in the series 'Cumbia Cumbia Cumbia!!!' comprises a selection of 28 Peruvian cumbia bangers for the dance floor from the deep vaults of Discos MAG, all of them originally released between 1964 and 1987.

                          'Cumbia Cumbia Cumbia!!!' combines well-known classics and rarities that are difficult to find in their original formats. An invitation to enjoy and be amazed, above and beyond ethnographic and academic concerns.

                          TRACK LISTING

                          1. CUMBIA MORENA - CARLOS PICKLING Y SU ORQUESTA
                          2. OLGUITA - LOS CHICOQUES
                          3. CUMBIA EN DOMINANTE - LOS DEMONIOS DE COROCOCHAY
                          4. LA BLANQUIÑOSA - LOS FELCAS
                          5. CHINITA - SONORA CASINO DE HUGO MACEDO
                          6. LA POLLERA AMARILLA - SAM BRASIL
                          7. ANITA - VOLADA 5
                          8. CUMBIA PUEBLERINA - OTTO DE ROJAS Y SU ORQUESTA
                          9. YOLANDA - CARLOS PICKLING Y ÓRGANO ESPACIAL
                          10. AREQUIPEÑITA - SILVESTRE MONTEZ Y SUS GUANTANAMEROS
                          11. LUCERITO - ÑICO ESTRADA
                          12. CUMBIA SABROSA - FREDDY ROLAND Y SU ORQUESTA DE MODA
                          13. LA CUMBIA DEL BURRO - LOS AVILEÑOS
                          14. CUMBIA 73 - LOS DEMONIOS DEL MANTARO
                          15. QUE SIGA LA CUMBIA - CARLOS PICKLING Y SU ORQUESTA
                          16. CHIN CHIN - JOE DI ROMA Y SU CONJUNTO
                          17. RITMO DE CUMBIA - LOS RUMBEROS DEL SOLAR
                          18. AC CHA CHAU - LOS PAVOS REALES
                          19. CUMBIA BONITA - NILO ESPINOSA Y SU ORQUESTA
                          20. OH CONDOR - VOLADA 5
                          21. CUMBIA DE COLOR - TITO CHICOMA Y SU ORQUESTA
                          22. CUMBIA Y AMOR - LOS DEMONIOS DE COROCOCHAY
                          23. NEGRITA LINDA - NELSON FERREYRA Y SU SONORA
                          24. BAILA MI CUMBIA - CARLOS PICKLING Y SU ORQUESTA
                          25. TIERRA LINDA - LOS KINTOS
                          26. POCHITA - MANZANITA CON LOS CAÑEROS
                          27. LA COLOCHA - LOS FELCAS
                          28. LA CELOSA - LOS BELKING’S

                          Evinha

                          Cartao Postal - 2025 Reissue

                            Reissued here for the first time, "Cartão Postal" is one of the best and most sought-after Brazilian funk-soul albums from the early ’70s. It includes some outstanding uptempo gems like Marcos and Paulo Sergio Valle’s ‘Que bandeira’, and the stellar ‘Esperar Prá Ver’, co-written by Evinha’s brother Renato Corrêa who also happened to be a member of the Golden Boys. This is a classic Brazilian soul-funk title, right up there with all the greatest albums of the genre.

                            Violeta Parra

                            Las Ultimas Composiciones De…

                              This is the best Chilean album of all time according to Rolling Stone magazine.

                              It was recorded for RCA Víctor at the end of 1966, despite the artist had signed a deal with EMI Odeon and released her previous albums on this label.

                              After spending some time in Europe, Violeta Parra was back in Chile and wanted to record her most recent songs, filled with lyrics inspired by personal life’s disappointments and social topics. The album contains great songs such as ‘Run Run se fue pa'l Norte’, ‘Maldigo del alto cielo’, ‘Rin del angelito’ and the global hit ‘Gracias a la vida’.

                              This is the very last album released while Violeta Parra was still alive as she would kill herself only four months later, in February 1967.

                              In 1974 a new version of the album was released featuring string arrangements by Chilean composer Nino García and new artwork, a full-color illustration based on the black and white photo of the original album cover. This became the most popular version of the album available in decades. The ownership of the original master tapes has been the subject of judicial disputes since the late 1990s and until very recent times, which explains the difficulty in having access to the original work, as originally conceived, throughout this period.

                              We are now glad to present “Las últimas composiciones de Violeta Parra” as originally released in 1966, with remastered sound from the tapes and the original artwork.

                              TRACK LISTING

                              Side A
                              1. GRACIAS A LA VIDA
                              2. EL ALBERTIO
                              3. CANTORES QUE REFLEXIONAN
                              4. PUPILA DE AGUILA
                              5. RUN RUN SE FUE PA’L NORTE
                              6. MALDIGO DEL ALTO CIELO
                              7. LA CUECA DE LOS POETAS

                              Side B
                              1. MAZURQUICA MODERNICA
                              2. VOLVER A LOS 17
                              3. RIN DEL ANGELITO
                              4. UNA COPLA ME HA CANTADO
                              5. EL GILLATUN
                              6. PASTELERO A TUS PASTELES
                              7. DE CUERPO ENTERO

                              Various Artists

                              Magnifico Boogaloo

                                These two vinyl records showcase the legacy left by the boogaloo movement in Peru between 1966 and 1975. They comprise twenty-two songs by seventeen artists who recorded on the remarkable local label MAG more than five decades ago and now invite today’s new generations to dance body and soul to these re-releases. You will find outstanding tracks by the likes of Tito Chicoma, Melcochita, Los Kintos, Otto Rojas, Coco Lagos among many others.

                                Pancho Acosta

                                Egytian Reggae - 2024 Reissue

                                  Jonathan Richman’s classic 'Egyptian Reggae' has been responsible for setting thousands of discerning dance floors on fire. After getting the obvious Jah twist on a few occasions, so we thought it was about time for the Richman’s song to receive a fun yet respectful cumbia treatment! This cumbia candy has been recorded in Lima by no other than Pancho Acosta, founder and guitarist of Compay Quinto, and one of the greatest cumbia guitar players in Peru. On the flip side we find one of Acosta´s own original songs, 'Carnaval de Jujuy', recorded by Austin-based future-cumbia group Money Chicha.

                                  Grupo Pan

                                  Pan - 2023 Reissue

                                    First time reissue of one of the essential and most sought-after Venezuelan rock albums, originally released in 1970, along the lines of what other artists such as Santana or El Chicano were doing from the United States in those same years. This reissue includes original artwork, liner notes and exclusive photos.

                                    Afrosound

                                    Cumbia De E.T.

                                      Both songs had been previously recorded and included on Afrosound’s 1974 album “Carruseles” - recently reissued on Vampisoul - but these new versions from 1983 feature an updated sound with an extensive use of space effects and unexpected sonic tricks. Taking advantage of the pull the film was having at the time, the result was carefully packaged with an E.T. themed artwork, aiming for commercial success. First time reissue.

                                      STAFF COMMENTS

                                      Matt says: Space-age cumbia anyone? Bat shit bonkers but sonically ahead of its time - this is the kinda of 7" lovers of exotica / library / psyche-grooves is gonna wet their pants for!

                                      Panal

                                      Panal - 2022 Reissue

                                        Very rare Chilean album that blends folk and rock in a similar way to one of the most successful bands on IRT: Los Jaivas.

                                        A roster of very experienced and talented musicians, including some members of Aguaturbia, was recruited for this project and this self-titled album was finally released in 1973.

                                        Fierce percussions, stunning guitar riffs and filtered voices create a unique sound across this only album by Panal.

                                        First official reissue with remastered sound from the original master tapes.


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