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Tricky
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Murder Weapon
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Domino
7"
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£4.99
In Stock
On this new single from Tricky, the trip hop pioneer kicks off with a music box playing through 'My Way' that's suddenly interrupted by the cocking of a gun. Thereafter the song loops through Henry Mancini's 'Peter Gunn' theme as vocals cycle through talk of firearms and other such nefariousness.
Roots Manuva Meets Wrongtom
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Jah Warriors Feat. Ricky Ranking
UK
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Big Dada
7"
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£4.49
In Stock
Wicked new material from Roots Manuva and producer Wrongtom. 'Jah warriors' is the one-off lead single from the forthcoming Big Dada album where Wrongtom remixes selected tracks from each of Manuva's main studio albums, plus 'Dub Come Save Me' and 'Alternately Deep'. Together with vocal spar Ricky Ranking, Roots is in top form, but he'd be less so without Wrongtom's ace riddims, from the drowsy Caribbean steppers vibe of the title cut, to the dutty wine of 'Bashment Bogle' and his tidy digidub mix of 'Buff Nuff'.
Wondertronix
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Make You Happy
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Unique
7"
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£6.49
In Stock
The brand new 7 Inch Make You Happy is - after the 12; Dance - the second appetizer for the upcoming selftitled debut album of Wondertronix emerging end of 2010. Again the smooth voice of Astrid Jones and the musical vision of Carlo Coup form the perfect symbiosis. The A-side Make You Happy as well as the B-side Time For Lovin are just excellent pop songs. This is high-quality work and easy listening at the same time. So just let yourself be bewitched by the Wondertronix sound.
Hidden Jazz Quartett
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Walzer
UK
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Agogo Records
10"
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£7.49
In Stock
The Hidden Jazz Quartett hit us with two heavyweight compositions on 10". Walzer is a rough and nervous track, inspired by a Tango sample, but taking its own road to somewhere different in the land of Jazz. His Footlocker is a slow organ & sax driven Groover in the tradition of 60s Souljazzboogaloo.
Yolazy
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Get Up Off The Wall Ep
UK
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Scribble Records
12"
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£6.49
In Stock
Debut EP from Dublin Hip Hop producer Yolazy. Heavy Beats, Smooth Lyrics & Positive Melodies make this a heavy hitting 4 track EP with collaborations form Johaz, Brea, G Frequency. Expect to hear a lot more from Yolazy in the near future.
Brzzvll
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Sowhereto
UK
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Melting Pot
7"
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£6.49
In Stock
Freaky psych funk groover on limited yellow vinyl (500 copies!!). Feat. Gregory Frateur from Dez Mona on vocals. Think Tony Allen meets the Happy Mondays at the Danceteria in 2081.
Kero One
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Kinetic World
UK
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Jakarta Records
Vinyl Album
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£15.99
In Stock
Kero One returns with his third studio album bringing back that jazzy Hip Hop feeling! Features Fashawn & Othello of Lightheaded! Kero One is back with his eagerly awaited third album Kinetic World bringing back that jazzy feeling to enjoy the summer. Guest apperances by Fashawn, The Tones, Othello of Lightheaded and others.The vinyl will be limited to 500 copies. No repress, so order accordingly!
Vinyl Album
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£15.99
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Adam Prescott
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On A Dubstep Tip
UK
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Nice Up!
12"
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£6.99
In Stock
Possibly one of the biggest tunes to step out of the NICE UP! camp - from new signing and dubstep star in waiting Adam Prescott. Having received serious rotation from Mistajam and Ras Kwame on the radio, as well as heavy support from the likes of Skream, Hatcha, N-type and Jakes, the label wasted no time in snapping up "On A Dubstep Tip", an inspired reworking of SL2s rave anthem.
Marc Rapson
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Dark Vs Light Ep
UK
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Futuristica Music
12"
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£7.49
In Stock
Fresh after the success of his superb Sarah Vaughan & Marvin Gaye edits, Marc Rapson comes correct with his amazing debut 7 track EP entitled "Dark vs Light".
Boris Gardiner
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Every NIgger Is A Star
UK
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Jazzman
Vinyl Album
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£14.99
In Stock
CD
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£11.99
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Long a grail-status LP for reggae and funk aficionados alike, Gardiner’s OST for Calvin Lockhart’s mysterious movie has eluded any official or unofficial re-release since 1974. Presented in its original format and with its original cover art, Every Nigger is a Star is a dose of the finest conscious Jamaican music, generously laced with blaxploitation-style heavy funk. Deluxe 'Holy Grail' LP limited to 1000 numbered copies - will NOT be repressed. Another ‘Deadly Sting’ from Jazzman Records!
Vinyl Album
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£14.99
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CD
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£11.99
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Various Artists
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Manmade Feature Funk Vol.6
UK
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Manmade Records
12"
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£6.49
In Stock
Expect one of the best Manmade releases so far! Here are 5 floor-friendly tracks with different styles and tempo, but they all have some things in common: Theyre big, fat, funky and are guaranteed to get butts shakin'. It starts off with CMC&Silentas Chainsaw Massacre - a track with elements of 9 tracks with new beats, chords and synths, and a unique way of mashing it all together to a straight cracker. Tom Drummond from down under shows his production skills again with Hit it, firing a dance floor rocket for all b-boys and NuFunk lovers!
The Fresh-Up Players
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Race Relations / Spaghetti Sauce
UK
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Fresh Up Records
7"
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£6.49
In Stock
This is the second release from the newly formed fresh Up label specialising in strictly limited edition 45rpm singles showcasing the finest in new-old-sounding library funk, Moog disco and vocoder boogie sounds. The Fresh Up Players are the label's house band, coming together on this session to record two vintage-sounding dusty Moog funk jams direct to analogue tape in a smoke-filled London studio. "Race Relations" is a slow heavy groover with tasteful Hammond, funky deep bass and jingling percussion all backing up some funky Moog melodies. "Spaghetti Sauce" features a heavier beat and more upfront chicken-grease guitars once again supporting the kind of funky Moog playing you seldom hear this side of 1976, including a blistering solo. Fans of Luke Vibert, DMX Krew, Trunk records or Moxie edits should get on it.
Mr Konfuze
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Don't Wanna Lose It Ep
UK
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Nova Gain
12"
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£7.49
In Stock
Mr Konfuze & Lunatic as known from Manmade Feature Funk and for their sureshot track "On The Beatbox" come again with their first extended player! Employing the original techniques and artform of sampling they bring the bomb track "Dont Wanna Lose it" in two different versions for your dancing pleasure. Mixing uplifting disco piano, slamming breakbeats, electro-synth, funky rhodes, and pop vocals to create a catchy sound chopped up inna HipHop style - familiar to anybody and outstanding at the same time.
Wax Poetics
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Cover Story 2
USA
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Wax Poetics
Book
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£17.49
In Stock
Volume two in this excellent album art series, brought to us by the professional diggers over at Wax Poetics. This volume gives you even more totally obscure album art that ranges from campy, to home grown, to hilariously ironic to occasionally erotic (hey now).
Nocturnal Edits
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Love Explosion / Southern Nights
UK
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Disco Deviance
12"
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£6.99
In Stock
Hot on the heels of the massive summer dancefloor filler from The Revenge, the Deviance crew return with number 15 in the series (all of which might we add have been brilliant). This time UK based Nocturnal Music are at the controls. Championed by Greg Wilson over the last year to a fantastic response.
Convertion's 'Sweet Thing' gets the re-rub in 'Love Explosion' whilst the flip is the Vincent Montana produced Goody Goody classic 'It Looks Like Love' which is cut up, extended and dubbed out to create this wonderful new track.
Various
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Sleazy Family Sampler
UK
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Sleazy Beats
12"
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£7.99
In Stock
Fourth release on the label from those guys over at the excellent Sleazybeats blog.
Eddie C returns with a bang with his chugger 'Move Me', Tornado Wallace continues his fine form with a take on Surface's 'Stop Holding Back'. On the flip, Home Taping´s SE62 delivers a heavy rework of a forgotten Willie Hutch track and Daniel Solar (of No More Hits fame) wraps up the EP with a classy, dubby rework of Melba Moore´s ´You Stepped Into My Life´. Lovely stuff
Onur Engin
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Origins EP
UK
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PLIMSOLL
12"
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£9.99
In Stock
Edit heads this is an exclusive!
After the monster issue on Square, Istanbul's Onur drops four tasty funk and soul re-edits on Shoes spin-off Plimsoll. Included on this tasty piece of wax are edits of Charles Sherrell "Soul Man", Marvin Gaye's "Mandota", Crusaders "Chain Reaction" and Vic Caesar's "Bare Knuckle" - all showcasing his love of 70s funk, soul and jazz.
Philip Cohran
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The Singles Box
UK
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Jazzman
7 Inch Boxset
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£14.99
In Stock
Open your mind to the visionary sounds of Philip Cohran – brought to you by Jazzman - we dig deeper! These recordings capture the spirit of an extraordinary band in full swing, laying down Cohran’s unique brand of raw, funky ethnic jazz. Drenched in the distinctive sound of Cohran’s trademark Frankiphone this is powerful conscious music which drew on the power of the African past to help Cohran remake the present. Repressed on vinyl for the first time, the six tracks collected here were first issued during the heyday of Cohran’s Affro-Arts Theatre, and range from the blistering funk of ‘Loud Mouth’, through the righteous stomp of ‘The African Look’, to the meditative spirituality of ‘Black Beauty’.
7 Inch Boxset
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£14.99
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Eugene Harrington
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The Life of Eugene Harrington
UK
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No Echo
Vinyl Album
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£13.99
In Stock
Wow! First of all, it is important not to understate just how moody this stuff is; it really is quite a mind-blowing collection of atmospheric instrumentals and idiosyncratic, downtempo beats. Definitely one to be listened to in the dark, this is a psychedelic journey through oddball instruments, sinister cadences, mellow grooves, and haunting sounds. Listening to this album is quite a pensive experience; there are gloomy, foreboding moments, there are unsettling moments – but there are also moments that are delicate and, dare I say, pretty. Think of sensual, balmy nights of subdued contemplation, and you’re part of the way there. This is really the sort of album you might put on quietly in the background while you’re doing the washing up, only to find moments later that you have been totally absorbed into this strange world, full of ominous noises and intriguing incidentals. Essential.
Vinyl Album
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£13.99
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Patrick Adams
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Patrick Adams presents Phreek
UK
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Phreek
Vinyl Album
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£12.99
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Classic disco album from one of the biggest disco producers ever to grace planet earth… Patrick Adams. Self penned ‘heavy weight champion producer of the world’, he worked with the likes of Sister Sledge, Loletta Holloway, Bumblebee Unlimited and later Coolio and Eric B & Rakim. However, ‘PHREEK’ is the only album produced under his own name. Originally released in 1979, this fantastic LP features the original version of ‘Weekend’ (famously covered by Class Action) plus the incredible 10 minute epic, and Theo Parrish favourite, ‘I’m A Big Freak (R-U-1-2)’. Dirty, percussive, hypnotic, futuristic disco music, that makes you move all night!
Vinyl Album
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£12.99
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The Jellies
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Jive Baby On A Saturday NIght
UK
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Trunk
12"
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£7.49
In Stock
Yes, here come the Jellies. All over again, To be honest they never really made it the first time, even though they tried. This very small band got together in 1981 and made a 7" single. There are tales of long tape loops running from tape machines to pencils along hallways throughout the recording. There are tales of them pressing up about 1,000 copies on their own little label called Jelly Records. They speak of getting it played on John Peel's Show, and selling about 15 copies to Rough Trade. And then nothing. This was back in 1981. There are no photos of the band. Other than this one. Most of the unsold records were scrapped and are now part of the UK's landfill. The band never recorded again, it was a disaster. If we move on nearly 30 years, there are rumblings about the 7" on line. A bootleg edit of the track appears. Thurston Moors finds an original 7" and plays it ten times in a row in one of his DJ sets. Trunk Records license it from the two writers. And now it's here again, this time as a strange 12", with a radio edit and a couple of mixes to boot. One mix is by Georges Vert AKA The Advisory Circle with his dubby clubby disco hat on, one by Fred Deakin of Lemon Jelly, and one by Tommy Stupid and Jonny Trunk who played it backwards. There are 500 of these wobbly little 12" records. We think it's great in a hooky, post punk slightly Tom Tom Club sort of way. And it's possibly the first ever recording from the 80s issued by Trunk. Which feels a bit weird, But I like it none the less.
Lee Perry
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Chim Cherie
UK
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Pressure Sounds
7"
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£5.99
In Stock
A few years ago Pressure Sounds released 'Kunte Kinte' possibly the most in demand dub plate ever. As a further taster for the 'Sound System Scratch' album they present 'Chim Cherie' another seriously sought after dub plate from the golden age of sound systems. Popularised by General Echo and also known as 'Billie Jean' the b side features a special version of the same track edited by 'The Dub Organiser'. This exclusive version will only be available on this single. It will not be on the album or on any other format. Buy now while stocks last...
Tarheel Slim
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Wildcat Tamer
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Fury
7"
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£6.00
In Stock
A stone cold classic and totally essential Blues Stomper, comes with the equally awesome flip 'Number 9 Train'. Should never be too far away from the box of any self-respecting R&B DJ!
Black Milk
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Welcome
USA
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Fat Beats
12"
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£7.49
In Stock
Hip hop we've all been waiting for! Back is the mighty MC and producer Black Milk. This 12" head nodder is the single release from his forthcoming album "Album of the Year".
Roy Montrell
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That Mellow Saxophone
UK
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Specialty
7"
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£6.00
In Stock
Truly unique and truly incredible, Montrell's classic 'Mellow Saxophone' is a rocking, rolling, bopping masterpiece! With it's crazy offbeat rhythm and countering horn line, this is another record which could only come from 1050s New Orleans and yet its still a record which is unlike any other from even that unique and specific melting pot...
Jack Dupree
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Stumbling Block
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King
7"
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£6.00
In Stock
A bona-fide classic, yet again featuring the unrivalled artistry of Mickey Baker on guitar, employing some tremolo effects to lend real depth to a the infectious riff. A key 45 in the 'Blues Rocker' sub-genre, if you don't like this one perhaps that sound isn't for you!
The Colemanaires
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I Cannot Understand It
UK
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Apollo
7"
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£6.00
In Stock
Lovely upbeat devotional R&B featuring Miss Ann Cole and her family in righteous mood. A record which really makes plain the gospel roots of 60s soul arrangements and phrasing.
Roddy Jackson
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I've Got My Sights on Someone New
UK
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Specialty
7"
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£6.00
In Stock
Fairly unique in his time, Roddy Jackson was a white rock and roll artist who was so enamoured with the black R&B sounds of the day he only saw fit to try and make his own music fit in with those sounds as best as he could, rather than head for more mainstream success. And fit in it did, with his screaming vocals and multi-racial band, the records Roddy cut for Specialty were certainly more at home on the R&B charts than the pop / R&R hit parade... This track is one of his best sides.
Eddie Lang
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She's Mine All Mine
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Ron
7"
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£6.00
In Stock
R&B with an emphasis on the R for Rhythm, as you would expect seeing as this is R&B N'awlins style, with that typical gumbo-stewed, down home, Second Line accent... Eddie Langlois might not be as well known as his namesake, the pioneering pre-war Jazz guitarist, but he was still one of the most talented Crescent City axemen of his generation, and that says a lot in itself...
Eddie Lang
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Easy Rockin'
UK
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Ron
7"
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£6.00
In Stock
More NOLA Blues and Rhythm from Eddie, and though the title suggests otherwise, there doesn't seem to be anything 'easy' about this drum-heavy, syncopated house-rocker, nothing easy at all...
OWINEY SIGOMA BAND
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Doyoi Nyajo Nam
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Brownswood UK
12"
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£5.99
In Stock
An acutely infectious new project from Jesse Hackett of Elmore Judd/Gorillaz/Africa Express, bringing sublimely hypnotic Kenyan grooves into line with a London-centric agenda. Both tracks bobble along with a effortless grace and mesmerizing simplicity, with the bouzouki/likembe interplay of 'Doyoi Nyajo Nam' coolly commanding able asses to the dance, while 'Jalako Onyoono Paka' sits heavy on an infectious mid-tempo Afro-beat groove. There's no denying the charms of these cuts, and it promises great things for the album forthcoming on Brownswood. Aces.
Andreya Triana
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Lost Where I Belong
UK
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Ninja Tune
CD
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£9.50
In Stock
Vinyl Album
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£12.99
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After the soft orchestral tug of album opener “Draw the Stars” Triana finds her range on the title track which is complemented perfectly by the organic boombap and sweeping strings. It’s track such as this, the horn filled “Up In Fire” and “Far Closer” which make the most immediate impression, with the production on the latter approaching a Motown strut when Triana hits the chorus. Amidst a sea of somewhat average singer songwriter albums, Lost Where I Belong is distinguished by the sheer soul and range of Triana’s vocals which are allowed to shine throughout by the understated production.
CD
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£9.50
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Vinyl Album
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£12.99
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THE BLESSINGS
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GALAXY HIGH
Netherlands
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NOD NAVIGATORS
12"
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£8.49
In Stock
Mixing cinematic chords with a heavy dose of seductive half-time love moves and plenty of humour, this collection of sure shots blends in effortlessly, while at the same time standing out more than Rick Moranis in a bathing suit. Galaxy High is a record you’ll be able to rock Saturday morning while tidying up the kitchen, Sunday afternoon while getting the milk in, or any night of the week in the club, with tracks like 'Hot Song' or 'Fabergé' slotting inbetween the anthems that are gonna take you there. Time to get galactic!
Djtzinas
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Resense 16
UK
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Resense Records
7"
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£7.49
In Stock
Djtzinas is the latest addition to the Austrian Resense imprint, dropping two hot latin corkers like there's no tomorrow - These sizzling tunes are set to ignite the dancefloor!
Big Pimp Jones
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Hanging With Roscoe
UK
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Freestyle Records
7"
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£4.49
In Stock
This slamming 45 is a teaser to wet the appetites of those discerning records buyers who flipped, slipped and fell in love with the preceding super rare blaxploitation soundtrack: Bad Bad Jimmy Ruckus. The A side Hanging With Roscoe presents us with skuzzy drums, finger blistering bass lines and chicken shed saxophone, which is lucky as the vocals inform us that Roscoe makes the best fried chicken and if anyone knows his chicken its Big Pimp Jones! The B side is the pudding in this 2 part food theme funk-out Jump Up, Turnaround Popcorn is a sweet finish to this delicious meal!
The Transatlantics
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Couldn't Be Him
UK
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Freestyle Records
7"
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£4.49
In Stock
The Transatlantics debut funk 45 is a mellow and touching soul ballad on which Tara vocals tells the story of a very broken heart, whilst the flip side 'Things Got To Get Better' is quite the opposite as it is an uptempo, horn driven funky floorfiller and totally exclusive to this single!
Stormy Gayle
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Flipsville
UK
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Staff
7"
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£6.00
Normally Available 7 to 10 working days
Really cool and moody mid-tempo Rock-a-Billy with a sassy female vocal imploring us to get over to 'Flipsville' ASAP. She needn't have worried too much though, as this atmospheric number sends us straight there from the off.
7"
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£6.00
Normally Available 7 to 10 working days
Maynie
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Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Bop
UK
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Rays
7"
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£6.00
In Stock
Featuring a male and female vocal duo team up with a distinctly unhinged vocal delivery. The 'Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Bop' is apparently a new dance, why Maynie & Howie are so excited and insistent about said dance is anyone's guess, but probably best to just do as they say and start moving now!
Ronnie Cook
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Goo Goo Muck/ The Scotch
USA
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Norton
7"
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£6.00
Normally Available 7 to 10 working days
Totally legendary and utterly essential - a classic wailer popularised by the Cramps' cover version in the '80s, psychotic & demented vocals over a spooky bad groove! Great!
7"
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£6.00
Normally Available 7 to 10 working days
Earl Gaines/ Little Ike
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Now Do You Hear/ She Can Rock
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Penniman
7"
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£6.00
In Stock
Here's a cool one - a raucous early soul rocker which will get the room moving, guaranteed. Not much is known of Issac 'Little Ike' Hamilton' but it's safe to assume he'd heard a few Little Richard records in his time. No bad thing, and though Ike mightn't have had the whole act down, everything about this recording shows clearly why a lack of polish can sometimes be the strongest virtue! Flipside is with Earl Gaines.
Piano Slim
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Key Jammer
UK
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C and P
7"
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£6.00
In Stock
Piano is the name and Piano is certainly the order of the day on this big sounding Bop n Boogie instrumental.
Fenton and the Castle Rockers
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The Freeze
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Duke
7"
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£6.00
In Stock
Cool, laid back Rhythm and Blues dance track with an excellent stop and start rhythm pattern and of course detailed instructions from the honey-voiced Fenton Robinson.
Eddie Riff
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My Baby's Gone Away
UK
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Dover
7"
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£6.00
In Stock
Superior Blues Bopper raised markedly above the levels of the standard fare by the unmistakeable guitar of one Mickey Baker. Eddie's vocals are suitably gruff and the arrangement is just perfect too...
Clara Streat
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Holey Boogie
UK
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SMR
7"
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£6.00
In Stock
Sporting a piano led, jaunty shuffle rhythm, laid back call and response vocals and a great sax solo, this one bops along a treat!
Buddy Lucas
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I Got Drunk
UK
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Groove
7"
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£6.00
Normally Available 7 to 10 working days
2 really superb Jump movers back to back from the always excellent Buddy Lucas. 'I Got Drunk' is a brash stomper with excellent vocals about boozing and being totally sozzled! On the other side, Buddy takes a step back to lead the band and hand vocal duties over to Almeta Stewart.
7"
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£6.00
Normally Available 7 to 10 working days
Teaspoon
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Soweto Disco EP
UK
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Sofrito Super Singles
12"
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£6.99
In Stock
South African boogie corkers. A funky disco version of Going Back To My Roots, and a spacey Afro-groove from Teaspoon and co, in 1980; and some heavy disco from the Nzimande All Stars.
Boddie Recording
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Acetate Box
USA
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Numero
7 Inch Boxset
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£14.99
In Stock
Relics of the daily runnings of a small, open-door studio and pressing plant in sixties Ohio. Three dreams of sevens from the lake of oblivion, annotated, in a tape box, sealed with Boddie Recording kraft tape.
7 Inch Boxset
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£14.99
In Stock
Eternia
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At Last
USA
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Fat Beats
Vinyl Album
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£14.49
In Stock
A hot new release entirely produced by MoSS and features appearances by some of hip hop’s heavy weights, including Joell Ortiz, Ras Kass, Termanology, Tona, Reef The Lost Cauze and luminary female emcees such as Rage, Rah Digga, Jean Grae & Tiye Phoenix.
Vinyl Album
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£14.49
In Stock
JR & PH7
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The E.P
Germany
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Soulspazm
12"
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£9.99
In Stock
This six track strong ep features some of todays finest rap artists and JR&PH7 deliver powerful production that is deeply rooted in 70's soul music that is sure to make one's head nod within seconds.
DJ House Shoes presents Quelle / Crown Nation
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Blue Monday/Slutbag Edition
USA
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Crown Nation
Vinyl Album
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£13.99
In Stock
Detroit hip-hop heavyweight House Shoes recently released this album and it bangs. It’s from relative newcomer Quelle, who also produced most of these songs.There are no skippers here, so I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Turn it up!
Vinyl Album
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£13.99
In Stock
NYC TRUST
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WHITE LABEL V/A
USA
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NYC TRUST
12"
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£9.99
In Stock
Brooklyn neighbour, veteran producer and Bastard Jazz label boss DJ DRM reinvents the Midnight Lab Band’s ‘Twilight Reprise’ (NYCT-12002), resulting in an all-fire infusion of house, disco and dub. The flipside features Midnight Lab Band’s slow disco funk and spaced out synths remix of Presto’s ‘Stargazer’, a track originally released on his ‘Illustrations’ digital EP for Bastard Jazz.
DRM
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SOUND OF BSTRD BOOTS
USA
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BSTRD BOOTS
CD
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£14.49
In Stock
Style being less important than substance, the BSTRD BOOTS series has hopped from hip-hop to salsa & boogaloo, samba, boogie, dub & reggae, funk, breakbeats, disco, psychedelia, and more. BJX: The Sound of BSTRD Boots is a solid overview of the label's first round of output, selected and mixed by labelboss DJ DRM.
FIVE
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STRUCK BY LIGHTENING/APHRODITE PT 2
Netherlands
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Kindred Spirits
7"
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£6.49
In Stock
'Struck By Lightening' is a super sweet soul groove with delicate folk inflections and just a smidgen of mellow psych vibes. 'Aphrodite' rolls out a heavier fusion groove with rockier drums, a captivating bassline and blaring sax. Vintage funk/soul/psych/jazz heads will be all over this in a big way.
Terry Lewis / Jessie G
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Disco City / That's Hot
US
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No Label
12"
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£8.99
Normally Available 7 to 10 working days
1977's "Disco City" is by Terry Lewis, a mega producer with hits from the 80s to the 00s. Originals will set you back over $200. Jessie G "It's Hot" is a disco-funk track from '81. Copies of this one go for over $100. Fans of Theo / Moodymann / Rahaan etc. will love this "pure and utter filthy disco" (Trus'me's words - not ours, although we tend to agree!)
12"
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£8.99
Normally Available 7 to 10 working days
Foster Sylvers
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Misdemeanor
US
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Pride
12"
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£9.99
In Stock
Re-issue of this stone cold rare groove classic. Too the untrained ear Foster sounds like a young Michael Jackson but don't be fooled!
Mr K on remix duties with added acappella dub, original 1973 mix and instrumental versions
Madonna (Emmy
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Ska Demo's
UK
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White Label
7"
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£7.49
In Stock
The SKA BOOTS series (Amy / Lily etc) digs deep into 1980 to unearth 2 TONE influenced ska nuggets from Madonna''s "Emmy & The Emmy's" period. "Love On The Run" (Early Demo) - a true 80's Caribbean via UK vibe! Flip has rare live reggae gem "SIMON SAYS". 2 TONE SLEEVE/COLOURED VINYL 7"
C.O.M.B.I
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M / N
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COMBI
12"
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£9.99
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Discovered by Erid D (of Rub 'n Tug Fame) these re-edit masterclasses would never have left their native Japan.
Luckily for us he's managed to bring them to a wider audience.
With all the previous COMBI releases selling out as quick as we can get them in they are now fetching silly money for those willing to sell them.
Expect gloriously obscure super high quality, dancefloor friendly edits!
Slow To Speak
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Mis.Information - Developed Inconsistencies : Akapella 2
USA
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Slow To Speak
Vinyl Album
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£14.99
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'Slow To Speak' are at it again with a second installment of unlikely and obscure a capella DJ mixing tools. Carefully preserved in phonograph format (and preserving the phonograph format), this assortment of quotations, media clips, poems, interviews and monologues are more than ambient fodder. They are secret messages for the dancefloor. A mechanism for dialogue between DJ and dancer. Mix 'em in... "and then they will hate you, and their hatred will be perfect." To paraphrase the ramblings of a madman, "It is not the job of DJ's to give the dancers what the dancers want. If the dancers knew what they needed, then they would not be the dancers. They would be the DJ's."
Vinyl Album
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Son House
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Grinnin' In Your Face / John The Revelator
USA
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Slow To Speak
7"
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£6.99
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A beautiful example of the precursor to the mass-recording era, this limited 7” pressing of blues legend Son House provides a rare glimpse into real American folk music. Before every facet of our musical world was commodified and marketable, working people’s lives were predominately narrated by song, the central nerve center of consciousness, history & culture. Haunted by slavery, segregation and racial hatred, black communities of the South nurtured the blues into existence from a deep psychic pain that demanded an especially rigorous cultural processing, using song as a positive affirmation of existence and power. These prototypical recordings of Son House’s weathered, sorrowful blues standards, sung without instrumentation, are two of the most stunning examples of the urgent imperative of early blues music. Tinged with a tangible sadness and the knowledge of a veritable sage, these songs testify to the cathartic power of a music created for far more than the decadent superficialities of modern industrial societies, providing a historical document of the foundations of so much American music to follow and suggesting that the infinite possibilities provided by technology have not expanded on the basic purpose of music and artistic expression.
James Brown
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Summertime / Message From The Soul Sisters
USA
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Slow To Speak
7"
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£6.99
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High quality 7” reissue highlighting another side of James Brown, far from the up-tempo feel good funk of the Godfather. A stunning rendition of the Jazz standard “Summertime” is evoked here by Brown and Martha High within the context of 1970's social fallout---“Winter In America” to use Gil Scott-Heron’s language, a political immobility that cast its shadow over the entirety of the United States. Brown & High take the leisure-jazz of “Summertime” and turn it on its head in an act of realist defiance. On the flip, “Message From The Soul Sisters Pt. 1 & 2” is a more familiar funk workout from yet another Brown produced female vocalist, Vicki Anderson, delivering her sassy soul masterpiece with impecable instrumental backing from the ever prestigious JB’s. Overall, another 2 essential soul cuts from the master himself available once again for aural and contemplative consumption.