From its cover art to its incisive original songs, few records better illustrate the gulf between the promise of America and its reality than Curtis Mayfield's THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE AMERICA TODAY. The self-produced 1975 set touches on gun violence, economic woes and the struggles of life in the city, but the litany of problems is balanced by resilience and beauty, particularly on singles “So In Love” and “Love to the People.” Mayfield's haunting voice and muscular guitar work are just as impressive as his lyrics, and the Curtom collection was named one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All...
United Souls, in conjunction with Sony Legacy Recordings, is delighted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia International Records with the eagerly anticipated release of ‘Get On Board The Soul Train – The Sound Of Philadelphia International Records Volume 1’. This is the first volume in a limited-edition series which covers the first eight studio albums released by the label from 1971-1973. The series, in which all the albums are re-mastered from the original tapes, will map the history of Philadelphia International Records chronologically. Housed in a stylish 48 page slip cased book, the edition is strictly limited to 2500 copies....
Marcos Valle's 1983 self-titled masterpiece gets an upo-to-date makeover on Mr Bongo. A pure vintage that features the ultimate Brazilian-boogie cult-classic ‘Estrelar’ and iconic 80s cover art that sees a gloriously sun-drenched Marcos dressed in a pink v-neck t-shirt surrounded by a generous selection of deadly-looking neon cocktails. The album was produced by the legendary Lincoln Olivetti and Marcos' brother Paulo Sérgio Valle. It showcases a real who's who of Brazilian music at the time, with stellar performances from vocalists and musicians such as Rosana, Serginho Do Trombone, Robson Jorge and Oberdan Magalhães to name but a few. This was Marcos’ second album, after having moved back...
"Join us in our tribute to peace and beauty—walk with us, dance with us, sing with us, rejoice with us—Join us in peace and love" - P. Sanders (1981) Pure Pleasure Records return with a timely reissue of the saxophone giant Pharoah Sanders' double album Rejoice, initially released on the Theresa Label in 1981. Recorded in session with a host of stalwart players such as Joe Bonner (Keys), Bobby Hutcherson (Vibes), Art Davis (Double Bass), John Hicks (Keys), Elvin Jones (Drums), Babatunde (Percussion) and Billy Higgins (Drums)—among others—Rejoice is a powerful monument to the spirituality and raw, caustic skill that...
Check out some of our most recent 45's - some great Soul, Jazz-Funk, Disco and Modern singles well worth checking out! All of these are unplayed and have recently arrived in the shop—don't sleep on any that you may have missed out on! Some great titles in here, all of which are new reissues and will respectively be in mint condition - unplayed. Combine multiple titles together to save on shipping costs and have a flick through some of our stock to see what you would like! Some highly reccommended listening in here and some must haves for any self-respecting...
‘Crosswinds’ dates from 1974 and is Billy Cobham’s second solo album. It features the Brecker Brothers in the horn section, keyboard legend George Duke and guitarist John Abercrombie. It is a Jazz Funk gem that features four tracks. The first ‘Spanish Moss – A Sound Portrait’ comprises the whole of side one of the vinyl and is divided, like a symphony, into four segments, two of which are superb – the foreboding yet serene ‘Quiet Before The Storm’ and the fast ‘Flash Flood’. The classic Jazz Funk of ‘Pleasant Pheasant’ starts side two in rapid and vibrant form. The lovely...
Culled from the three albums that made Placebo a much sought- after name in soul & jazz music history, Marc Moulin - The Placebo Years combines 7 tracks that belong in any vinyl collection. Belgian composer Marc Moulin formed Placebo with his close friend, guitar player Philip Catherine, in 1971, and released 3 superb jazz funk albums: Ball Of Eyes, 1973 and Placebo. Sampled by Madlib, J. Dilla, Pete Rock and many more. Placebo Years is released as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on turquoise coloured vinyl. Buy th LP HERE Check out the album below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkxkmzWCPsc&list=OLAK5uy_mY1D5FWM3c7JlZl8LnoIsGEFv_AVUfwxY&ab_channel=MarcMoulin-Topic
Today marks the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley's untimely passing when he sadly succumbed to cancer at the age of 36 in 1981. Up until that point, his legend burned brightly, recording numerous albums over the course of his career that would canonise his iconic status within the music scene as one of its enduring greats, a giant of reggae music who fused elements of Ska, Rocksteady, Soul and Rock together to create a universal and contemporary sounding Reggae that could be enjoyed by global audiences. He sold over 75 million records worldwide at his peak, and is considered as...
Gil Scott Heron is justifiably recognised as one of the most unique black music artists of all time. His music transgresses all musical barriers in the same way that Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye did. Along with his song writing partner, MD and co-producer Brian Jackson he recorded some of the most memorable songs of the 1970’s, songs which combined a message with powerful rhythms. They brought to our attention issues that most other recording artists and the media chose to overlook. Their songs always gave food for thought to the listener in the same way their contemporaries...
Far Out Recordings is delighted to present Mora!, and for the first time ever on vinyl Mora! II. Mexican-American percussionist and former member of the Sun Ra Arkestra, Francisco Mora Catlett originally recorded and released his debut solo LP as a private press in 1987, but the sequel he recorded over the course of the next few years with an expanded Detroit jazz brass section was shelved for decades to follow. A pan-American melting pot of hypnotic afro-cuban rhythms, frenetic batucadas and fiery sambas, Mora I & II are holy grails of latin jazz, masterminded by an unsung hero of the genre. Born in Washington DC,...
