Otis Clay recorded the original version of the George Jackson and Johnny Ray Henderson song ‘The Only Way Is Up’ in 1980 for the Chicago Echo label.Although it is a great track, It went under the radar at the time, but has become a Modern Soul classic in more recent years and original copies now sell for around £400. The record was covered by Yazz in 1988 who had a major hit with her house pop version, but the original is in a different league great vocals over a driving soulful beat. ‘Messing With My Mind’ is a version of...
Another great warehouse find. Classic Brazilian Jazz-Funk reissued on the Soul Brother label a few years ago. The original 45 was only released as a promo only, and would set you back over £200 if you could find one. Available in regular dinked or long out of print full-centre DJ copies, grab yours while you can. Have a look at our other warehouse finds here. Been some great titles recently. And check out other 45s on the Soul Brother Label here.
Check out this great batch of 45 Original Vinyl Soul, Funk and Disco 45s mainly from the 70's. There are quite a few hard to find records here including a rare warehouse find Langa Langa 'It's All Right' a little known boogie tune, which we have a small quantity of, plus many classics in exceptional condition most at just £5 each. All records are in near mint or excellent condition except one which has a couple of scuffs. All records apart from Langa Langa are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with Motown and...
Warehouse find - Hilton Felton's A Man For All Reasons Great self-produced jazz-funk album from pianist Hilton Felton. A rare album, with originals selling for a few hundred pounds. Last few copies in the shop, on offer as the first item in the Soul Brother spring sale. Here is a link to our recent series of warehouse finds, keep your eye out as there are some great things to come. Keep an eye out next week for more sale items
Warehouse find China Burton only made one record, this underground disco /rare groove track 'You Don't Care (About Our Love) in 1979 for the UK Logo label. It has an infectious groove and superb production from Adam Sieff reminiscent of Rose Royce at the time. The original record is very hard to find now and sells for £250. This remastered 12" was released for RSD 2024 on the Soul Brother label and has been out of print for sometime, a few copies have been found at the back of the shop. We also have a few 7" single copies of this quality in...
Warehouse find on the soul brother label First time on CD for this rare 1969 album augmented by six non album singles to give the complete James brown productions of Hank. The funkier album tracks ‘How You Gonna Get Respect’ , ‘With Your Sweet Lovin Self’, ‘Unwind Yourself’ , ‘Come on Wit It’ and ‘Funky Soul Train are typical JB late 60’s grooves backed by The Dapps. The singles ‘Butter Your Popcorn’ , ‘Blackenized’ a brilliant jazzy soul floater with social commentary lyrics, ‘Annie Had A baby’ , ‘Finger Poppin Time’ and his rare groove classic ‘From The Love Side’....
Warehouse find Deluxe edition of this seminal UK roots reggae album from 1978, with an extra disc of dubs and 12″ mixes from RSD 2024. Remastered at Abbey Road, gatefold sleeve. Click on the product for the audio.
Warehouse find, a few very low hand numbered and signed copies of these two highly rated RSD titles from bass maestro Ron Carter. Long out of print for at least 5 years, grab these whilst you can. see other warehouse finds here
An RSD 2021 reissue of an obscure funk gem, now at reduced price until stocks last – originals going for a good few hundred now. Carla Whitney (with Choker Campbell and the Super Sounds), a relatively unknown soul gem that has flown under the radar since its release 51 years ago. Backed by Motown royalty Choker Campbell, the velvet-throated Whitney is like Aretha, Marlena Shaw and Vicki Anderson all rolled into one, flitting from cottony crooners to full-out funk stormers. Campbell was the leader of Motown’s live band, the saxophonist and conductor who kept any number of Motortown Revue shows...
In partnership with the French National Audiovisual Institute (INA), Funk in France: From Paris to Antibes (1969-1970) is the first official, previously unissued live recordings of legendary guitarist Grant Green in over a decade. This deluxe 3LP set brings together a collection of recordings of Green captured at the ORTF studios in Paris on October 26, 1969 with bassist Larry Ridley and drummer Don Lamond, also including jazz guitar legend Barney Kessel comping behind Green on the beautiful “I Wish You Love;” plus full concert recordings from June 18 and 20, 1970 at the Antibes Jazz Festival featuring saxophonist Claude...
