The four albums that Rockie Robbins recorded between 1979 and 1985 are presented on two 2 albums on 1 cds by Expansion Records. This is the first time that they have been issued on CD remastered from the original tapes. The 1979 self-titled album issued on A&M has previously only been available on a very rare Japanese CD , so it is particularly pleasing to see this issued on a regular priced CD. It contains the definitive version of Earth Wind & Fire's 'Be Ever Wonderful' , one of the rare occasions where a cover version of one of their...
The Disco Giants series of Disco and Boogie tunes returns with volume 18 and is one of the strongest of the series. Compiled by collector Thierry Boulanger, this 20 track 2CD set contains many sought after tracks from the mid 70s to mid 80s. Highlights are the uptempo soul tracks Al Mason 'Good Lovin', Grey & Hanks 'You Fooled Me', First Love 'Love Me Today' , Tyrone Davis 'Wanna MAke it good', Heaven And Earth 'You're A Blessing' and Ronnie Dyson 'You And Me', pus the rare California Flight Project 'California Flight'. There are some great boogie tunes as well including Bill 'Space Lady', Evan...
Paulette McWilliams hails from Chicago was the original female vocalist with the band Ask Rufus , introducing her friend Chaka Khan to the band , sharing lead vocals with her until she quit after the birth of her daughter, singer Brigette McWilliams. Paulette was featured as a singer on Quincy Jones 'Mellow Madness' album in 1975 and has featured as backing vocalist on 100s of songs from artists as diverse as Luther, Marvin, Bowie to Lauryn Hill and Herbie Hancock and in over 600 commercials. Suffice to say Paulette has a unique soulful voice. She is in fine voice and...
Paulette McWilliams returns with a long overdue album, finally available on CD to give us some quality new soul. Brit Funk Association make a great tribute to the Jazz Funk masters within 'Ancestral Voices'. The Brand New heavies have a good Best Of compilation and Disco Giants vol 18 has some great in demand tracks. There are 3 reissues of rare TK funk and soul albums from 13th Floor, Joey Gilmore and Miami, plus Roy Ayers has a brilliant double sider 45 from his Virgin ubiquity series. We are back in stock of many titles that we haven't seen for...
The Brit Funk Association are one of the UK's top Jazz Funk bands featuring former members of Light of the World and Beggar & Co. On 'Ancestral Voices , Kenny Wellington, Patrick McLean, David Baptiste, Breeze McKreith, Billy Osborne, Peter and Camille Hinds are joined by other British stalwarts like Ernie McKone and Toby Baker plus Eddie M to create a very authentic retro Jazz Funk album paying tribute to the masters. There are a couple of covers but mainly self penned new tracks, influenced by classic tracks/artists. AWB 'Pick Up The Pieces' and Ronnie Laws 'Always There' are given...
Check out this batch of 50 Original Soul and Funk LPs from collections that have recently arrived. There are many classics plus unusual albums from classic artists here, many priced at £10-£15, all in great condition , most are hardly played Near Mint or Ex as individually graded, most covers have average light wear for their age, except where noted. All records are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other Original vinyl records here to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered on-line, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected at our shop in Putney open...
The ever reliable Soul On The Realside series returns with a vinyl version of its 15th volume. Packed with 12 modern soul gems from the 70s emanating from the Capitol group of labels. Highlights included the modern soul dancers Cornelious Brothers & Sister Rose 'Big Time Lover', Rance Allen 'Reasons To Survive'. George Soule all time great 'Get Involved' sits alongside the excellent but lesser known Brown Sugar 'The Game Is Over' and Charles Williams 'Standing In The Way'. There are some nice mid tempo floaters from Betty Swann 'My Heart Is Closed For The Season C.M.Lord 'Oh Mama' and...
There are some good new releases, reissues and restocks this week. Shaila Prospere returns with a good new album 'Share Your Love' as does Ty Causey with 'Faithful & True' both in limited quantities. Dave Lee has recorded the AC Soul Symphony available as two double lps, cd to follow. There is also a retakes Ep from Moonchild 'Reflection's and a Southern Soul/Blues album from Emma Wilson. Outta Sight have a really good modern soul LP 'Big Time Lover' featuring many of the tracks from Soul On the Real Side vol 15 CD. Tidal Waves release Errol Stubbs 1986 album...
Shaila Prospere follows up her excellent Under My Skin' 'with another strong Soul/R&B album. 'Share Your Love' , 'Dance All Night' are uptempo dancers. 'See What You Feel' has a shuffling groove that is similar to 'Ladies Night'. Shaila's voice really suits the mid tempo ballads 'What You Need' and 'Do It Again' and rare groove-ish stepper 'Love Like That' which is a highlight. 'Faith' is presented with four versions of which the acoustic 'Heavy-han & Modeste classic and Rickstar soulful house mixes work best. 'Emotions' also features with three mixes, the Soulcadelic original mix is a nice upper mid...
Check out this batch of 35 Original Vinyl Reggae LPs from a recent collection that has arrived. There are many classic and some rare Reggae Albums and comps here all in great condition as individually graded. You can combine with other original vinyl here to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered on-line, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from our shop in Putney Open Mon-Sat 11-6. Happy Diggin, Laurence
