Please accept our apologies for the lateness of the new releases mailer and if you have had problems accessing the site in the last few days, we had a server issue which has now been resolved. We are sorry to hear of the passing of Jerry Butler at the age of 85, one of the original Impressions and a great Soul singer for many decades. He made many memorable albums and singles especially his cuts on the Mercury label, recently highlighted in an excellent 4 albums 2cd set on BGO, and later 70s recordings on Motown and Philadelphia International. There are...
Check out this great batch of 35 Original Vinyl Jazz and Jazz-Funk LPs that have just arrived. There are some hard to find titles here and with many classics. Most records are in near mint or excellent condition (a few have minor scuffs nap graded VG+), most covers have average wear for their age, a few are still sealed and a few have some cover wear where indicated, all as individually graded. All records are one off's so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other records from the same collection here, or South West Connection here to...
Check out this great batch of 40 Original Soul, Funk and Jazz 12" singles from the collection that recently arrived. There are many hard to find in demand records, along with classics, all in great condition. Most are near mint or excellent and a few have minor scuffs (graded VG+). All titles are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other Original vinyl from the same collection here, from the South West Connection here or the great 12" collection here to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered online, over the phone on 020...
Check out this batch of 50 Pre-loved collectable out of print Jazz Compilation CDs from the collection that recently arrived. There are some really good titles here all in great condition. All titles are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other CDs from the same collection here to optimise postage costs. Watch out for more from this collection later in the week. CDs can be ordered online, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from our shop in Putney open Mon-Sat 11-6. Happy Diggin, Laurence
There are some good new releases, reissues and restocks this week. Tuxedo return with Tuxedo IV, a nice retro 80s Soul/Boogie album available in limited quantity on Cd and LP. Charly have two very good compilations highlighting the GSF label (70's modern soul tracks including Connie Laverne, Skull Snaps, Anderson Brothers etc) and the 80's Boogie label Scorpgemi (including Shades Of Love, Jean Jones, Royalle Delite etc) There are some good restocks of classic reissue LPs and 45s including many of Studio 16 Reggae/Dub comps, A special price Aretha Amazing grace, Rare pleasure and lots of goodies from music on...
The legendary British funk group Cymande announce their return with first studio album since 1974's 'Promised Heights'. Renascence is a true return to form with album that caps off their already classic discography. The album kicks off with a funky number in 'Chasing An Empty' a track that wouldn't be out of place with their early albums. The is a more spiritual side to this album with tracks like 'Road To Zion' but the majority of it is very soulful and funky. Standout tracks include 'Coltrane', 'How We Roll' with Jazzie B, and 'Sweden' as well as 'I Wanna Know'...
Check out this great batch of 30 Original Vinyl Jazz LPs (mainly 80s reissues) from a collection that has just arrived. There are some great titles here, many Blue Note French issues and Prestige/Riverside OJC 80s issues. All records are in great condition, most are hardly played near mint condition with nice covers. All titles are one off's so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other original vinyl LPs from the Jazz collection here or the Jazz, Funk and Soul collection here to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered online, over the phone on 020...
Check out this great batch of 30 Original Vinyl Soul and Funk LP classics mainly USA copies from a new collection that has just arrived. All are in great condition, a few sealed or in shrinkwrap all as individually graded. All records are one off's so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with records from the South West Connection to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered online, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from our shop in Putney open Mon-Sat 11-6. Happy Diggin, Laurence
Check out this great selection of pre-loved out of print collectable Jazz CDs from the collection that recently arrived. There are lots of hard to find titles here, some out of print for 10+ years, many of them are still sealed or near mint as individually graded and noted. All titles are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with Japanese or Collectors Soul & Funk CDs from the same collection to optimise postage costs. Watch out for more titles later in the week or next week. CDs can be ordered online, over the phone...
This Friday 14th February is Valentines Day. What better way to celebrate than to give or receive a classic Soul LP. Check out this list of recommended Soul albums (with a few accessible Jazz titles) that we have available to get you in the mood. Of course these albums sound great whatever the day, so you can always buy one for yourself ! All are in stock at the moment and can be ordered online , over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from our shop open Mon-Sat 11-6. Laurence