Pleasure were one of the best Funk /Jazz Funk bands of the mid to late 70’s, releasing a run of great albums on the Fantasy label produced by Wayne Henderson for At Home productions. ‘We Have So Much’ issued for the first time on 45 is a lovely breezy horn backed soulful dancer. ‘Joyous’ is one of the funkiest tracks that Pleasure ever recorded absolute killer Jazzy Funk. Grab one of the last copies of this now out of print great double a sider. Combine with other items from the series here, to save on postage costs.
Dave Lee and John Morales mix 20 classic soul cuts to sound more contemporary for today’s dancefloor. Dave’s mixes include Mystic Merlin ‘ Just Can’t Give You Up’ , Harold Melvin ‘Prayin’ Lenny Williams ‘ You Got me Running’ , Bell & James ‘Livin It Up’, Crown Heights Affair’ Far Out’ and Syretta ‘ I Dont Know’. John Morales mixes include Alicia Myers ‘I Want To Thank You’, Stephanie Mills ‘What Cha Gonna Do For Me’, Inner Life ‘Ain’t No Mountain’, Loleatta Holloway ‘Catch Me On The Rebound’ Light Of The World ‘London Town’ and Temptations ‘Treat Her Like A Lady’ ....
Edwin Starr was a Northern Soul hero, noted for his Ric Tic and Gordy/Tamla Motown recordings in the mid to late 60s. He is best known for his international chart topper ‘War’ a Vietnam War protest song from 1970. These two sides are from the same album ‘War And Peace’ ‘Time’ has been one of Edwin’s most in demand Northern Soul dancers for many decades and certain issues of original copies have sold for over £250. In more recent times the flip side ‘Running Back And Forth’ has been played and is demand on the Northern Soul/Crossover Soul scene making...
John Gary Williams recorded his fabulous Modern soul dancer 'The Whole Damn World Is Going Crazy' for the Stax label in 1973. It was released as a 45 in 1974 and has remained popular and in demand ever since. Original copies sell for up to £75. J J Barnes recorded 'Sweet Sherry' for the Grooveville label in 1969 it has been popular on the Northern Soul scene ever since and is a great slice on Detroit Soul produced by Don Davis. Just found a few full centre DJ copies of this great double A Sided Single, grab yours whilst you...
Mickey and the Soul Generation recorded these two great raw funk gems in 1969. 'Iron Leg' is an organ and bass led funky groove backed with heavy horns which has been very popular since the 'Deep Funk' evolved in the mid 1990's. 'Chocolate' is a more uptempo guitar and horn led groove which could have been recorded by Kool and The Gang in their formative years. Great double A sider in printed pcture sleeve released on RSD a few years ago , grab your copy whilst stocks last. You can combine with other Mickey & Soul Generation titles or other...
There are some nice new releases and reissues this week , plus some great restocks. Gretchin Parlato returns with one of her best albums 'The Wise Ones' featuring Robert Glasper , Amber Nevran and Meshell Ndegecello amongst many others. Bobby Williams rare album 'Funky Superfly' gets a welcome reissue on both LP and CD, and Jack Wilkins great version of 'Red Clay' on 45 for the first time. Pre-order for next week the super rare Lady Jane LP 'Here I Am Baby' on Athens of the North. Restocks and represses include Dexter Wansel, Miles, Marie Queenie Lyons and more on...
Check out this batch of 40 Original Vinyl Soul , Funk and Jazz-Funk LPs which have recently arrived. There are some nice titles here along with a lot of great value Lps from only £7 each. All records are in great condition, most are hardly played near mint and covers have below average wear for their age, all as individually graded and noted. All titles are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other recently arrived LPs here and titles in the Soul Brother summer sale here to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered online, over...
Check out this great batch of Original Vinyl 45s that have just arrived. There are many in demand titles here, along with quite a few classics and obscurities uincluding many Philadelphia International Demo copies. All records are in great condition , most are near mint as individually graded and noted. All titles are one off's, except for a couple where we have 2 copies, do please order early to avoid disappointment. Records can be ordered online, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from our shop in Putney open Mon-Sat 11-6. Combine with other original vinyl here to...
Gil Scott Heron and Brian Jackson recorded this seminal album 'Winter In America' for the Strata East label in 1974. It inlcudes their classic anthem 'The Bottle' a record that has been played an revered across almost evey dance scene ever since from Northern Soul, Funk, Rare Groove and more, and covered wellby numerous artists, but the original featured here is the definitive version. The album also includes the excellent'Peace Go With You Brother' a beautiful song with a strong message. A very special album that has stood the test of time. In case you missed it, have a look...
Ann Sexton recorded two albums for the Sound Stage 77 label in the 70’s. From her debut ‘Loving You Losing You in 1971 ‘You’ve Been Gone Too Long’ is an in demand Modern Soul dancer with a driving beat and punchy horns, original copies sell for around £100 . On the flip ‘I Had A Fight With Love’ is from her 1977 album ‘The Beginning’ is on 45 for the first time and is a lovely mid tempo dancer. with a catchy beat. Limited edition full centre DJ copy, out of print and limited quantities. Combine with other titles from...
