Posted on

40 Original 45s Part 1

Check out this great selection of 40 original 45"s with a few collectable older reissues,  from the amazing new collection that has just arrived. There are some very hard to find titles here along with many classics including many 80s soul tunes which were made on 45 in small quantities. All records are in great condition, most are hardly played, near mint or ex as individually graded. All records are one off's so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can order online, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collect from our store in Putney open Mon-Sat 11-6. Happy...
Posted on

Original 12″ Singles Part 8 – Original Funk & Jazz-Funk

Check out this latest batch of Original 12" singles from the amazing collection that recently arrived. This batch includes 35 Funk, Funky Soul and Jazz-Funk 12" including many US promo's all in great hardly-played condition. Most are Near Mint but all are at least Ex, and in the original printed disco bags or printed sleeves as individually graded and noted. All records are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. Records can be ordered on-line, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from our store in Putney open Mon-Sat 11-6. This is the last batch from the...
Posted on

New Collection Part 3 | 40 Original Soul And Funk LPs

Check out this batch of 40 Original Soul and Funk albums from yet another new collection that has just arrived. There are many classics here and quite a few in demand albums included. Most records are in Ex condition (a few are near mint, whilst some have minor scuffs nap VG+) with sleeves that have average wear for their age , as individually graded and noted. All titles are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. Records can be ordered on-line, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from our shop in Putney open Mon-Sat 11-6pm....
Posted on

New Releases, Reissues and Restocks | Friday 26 January

There are some good new releases, reissues and restocks this week. First up we have a nice retro soul album from Dutch group The Tibbs, a new Jazz groove Ep from Niji and a direct to tape live Abdullah Ibrahim 3lp/2cd set recorded at the Barbican. Grupo Irakere have a great reissue in Mr Bongo, Arc have a Roberta Flack unreleased lost tapes LP, and Ace a comp of Calvin Arnold, and the AAA mastered edition of Gil Scott Heron 'Free Will'.. There are 4 new Fela Kuti vinyl reissues and a rare Terumasu Hino LP. There's a new 45...
Posted on

Album Of The Day | The Tibbs – Keep It To Yourself

Dutch vintage soul combo The Tibbs are back with their highly anticipated new album Keep It to Yourself, to be released on LP, CD and digital format next January 26th on Milan-based label Record Kicks. Produced by Paul Willemsen (Michelle David) and mastered in Nashville by soul veteran Bob Olhsson, who used to cut vinyl for Motown back in the day, the new album Keep It to Yourself is the band's third Long Play. It contains 12 fresh 'n vibrant tracks that once again will take you back to the golden days of soul music. Prepare to be swept away on a groovy,...
Posted on

Original 12″ Singles Part 7 – Original Brit-Funk, Boogie & Jazz-Funk

Check out this great selection of Original Brit-Funk, Boogie and Jazz-Funk 12"s from the amazing collection that recently arrived. There are some extremely rare and collectable 12" singles here in great condition. All except one are in hardly played near mint or excellent condition and most with the original printed disco bags or sleeves, all as individually graded and noted. All records are one off's so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other 12" records from the same collection in Pt 1, Pt 2, Pt 3, Pt 4, Pt 5 and Pt 6 to optimise postage...
Posted on

Album Of The Day | African Sprits

This unique album consists of 10 tracks reflecting back to Africa – the motherland, the roots of jazz , black music and the ancestors of the musicians. Each of these ‘spiritual’ tracks are in demand in their own right most being compiled for the first time, being some of the best music of its type ever recorded. The combination of these tracks together with the cover artwork creates an album with its own aura, which will have a profound impact, and be one of the most significant releases on the label. ‘Spiritual Jazz’ has attained a world-wide underground popularity over...
Posted on

Marlena Shaw Rest In Peace

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Marlena Shaw at the age of 81. Marlena was one of the great Soul and Jazz singers of our music. She started in the 60's on Cadet and recorded many records which are now regarded as classics like 'California Soul,' 'Woman Of The Ghetto' and 'Wade In The Water'. In the early 70's she signed to Blue Note and recorded many albums on the cusp of Soul and Jazz that included a great version of Marvin's 'Save The Children', before joining Columbia for her most commercially successful period...
Posted on

New Releases, Reissues, and Restocks | Friday 19th January

There are some good new releases, reissues and restocks this week. Trumpeter Keyon Harold has a new album 'Foreverland' ft Robert Glasper, Common, PJ Morton, Jean Baylor , Laura Mvula and other guests. Canadian fusion band Four80East also has a new album. There is a great Archie Bell 5cd set featuring their 7 albums on Atlantic and Philadelphia plus 16 non album bonus tracks. Airto and Flora Purim have a 3cd compilation on BBE featuring 37 of their tracks. There are a couple of Japanese CDs which are one off's. 'Key To Out Love Vol 2' is a 10 track...
Posted on

Album Of The Day | Joe Leavy – Soul On Fire

Soul singer Joe Leavy has graced us with a fantastic new 11 track album 'Soul On Fire'. Many of you may know Joe for the track 'Inside You', a stand out tune which was a huge number 1 soul hit on the UK soul chart a few years ago and features on this album. The rest of the album has a nice mix of tunes, track two is a lovely stepper featuring singer Jeanette Harris, a nice ballad features on track three with 'Love All The Hurt Away' with track four 'Give It Right' and five 'Let It Go' occupying...