Groove Distribution :: :: Albums :: Downtempo, Leftfield

Scuba/TRIANGULATION CD $19.50

Catalog #: HFCD003 2

Founder of the influential HOTFLUSH label, this highly regarded producer has consistently blurred the lines between dubstep and techno. His 2nd album opens with this same stance before turning increasingly more abstract as the albums proceeds. (HOTFLUSH)

Pearson Sound/PEARSON SOUND LP $16.50

Catalog #: HESLP002 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. The long-awaited debut album from the HESSLE AUDIO label co-head is a tour de force of bass heavy electronic sounds that occasionally veers into more techno territory. Bold, stark, and visceral, yet also subtle, harmonically complex, and deceptively playful. 9 tracks total....

Various/HESSLE AUDIO: 116 &... 3LP + CD $46.50

Catalog #: HESLP001 1

The triple vinyl (+ full CD) companion to the CD of the same name from underground post-dubstep/future bass label HESSLE AUDIO features all of the new material from the CD, including songs from UNTOLD, PEARSON SOUND, D1, ADDISON GROOVE, PEVERELIST, & a new version of a JAMES BLAKE song!

Pearson Sound/PEARSON SOUND CD $18.00

Catalog #: HESCD002 2

The long-awaited debut album from the HESSLE AUDIO label co-head is a tour de force of bass heavy electronic sounds that occasionally veers into more techno territory. Bold, stark, and visceral, yet also subtle, harmonically complex, and deceptively playful. 9 tracks total. (HESSLE AUDIO)

Pangaea/RELEASE DLP $22.50

Catalog #: HES023 1

Expanding outward from his already eclectically downtempo dubstep style, this album represents an idiosyncratic venture into pirate radio techno & future bass that integrates jungle, hardcore, and house into its unique flavor, spread across 8 songs. Now repressed! (HESSLE AUDIO)

Phil Dufix/HEROES LP $22.50

Catalog #: HEROES1 1

Reissue of the rare and sought after cosmic space sitar LP on the obscure ITALIAN F1 TEAM RECORDS label. Heavy disco from the late 70s including the excellent club friendly "TEX" (which JACQUES RENAULT recently re-edited) and the bass heavy sitar laden "SULTANIS PARTY". Full pic sleeve.

Mediated Ambience/SOUND EXPLORATIONS DLP $30.00

Catalog #: HELP016 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. "SOUND EXPLORATIONS FOR A PREFERRED STATE OF BEING" is a forthcoming 2xLP from DJ CENTRAL's HELP RECORDINGS label. MILAN ZAKS presents 71 minutes of blissed out ambient goodness spread across 6 compositions on double vinyl with a full color sleeve. (HELP)

Central/OM DANS DLP $28.50

Catalog #: HELP014 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. The versatile Danish DJ/producer presents his 4th album, a doublepack of 9 songs. The first half explores a variety of deep house textures, while the second half of the album is more experimental, with elements of ambient, electro, and melodic techno woven throughout. (HELP)

Makez/CITY OF ALL DLP $37.50

Catalog #: HEISTLP02 1

Dutch duo with prior releases on HEIST and LET'S PLAY HOUSE turns in their debut album with 13 tracks of deep house and downtempo. Includes features & collaborations with FOUK, ALLYSHA JOY, and LYMA. (HEIST)

Jose Manuel/MILAGROS DEL RITMO DLP $40.50

Catalog #: HE03 1

Italian producer known for his releases on OPTIMO, MUSIC FOR DREAMS, IS IT BALEARIC, and COCKTAIL D'AMORE has selected ten rare tracks of Balearic and disco released between 1988 to 1991. (HARMONIE EXOTIC)

Makoto/SOULED OUT CD $15.00

Catalog #: HE002CD 2

The drum & bass legend returns with an incredibly diverse album of not just D&B, but also excellent turns at house, soul, jazz, & downtempo electronic excursion! Featuring standout vocals from PAUL RANDOLPH, ANGELA JOHNSON, CLEVELAND WATKISS, DEEIZM, and CHRISTIAN ULRICH! (HUMAN ELEMENTS)

Jose Manuel/MAGIC CARPET DLP $37.50

Catalog #: HE002 1

JOSE MANUEL presents "MAGIC CARPET: CONTEMPORARY MUSIC 1982-1994", the first compilation of the German label HARMONIE EXOTIC, with 12 experimental ambient tracks hand picked by JOSE MANUEL himself for their magic and mysterious character. (HARMONIE EXOTIC)

Bedouin/TEMPLE OF DREAMS 3LP $67.50

Catalog #: HBDLP001 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. The duo of TAMER MALKI and RAMI ABOUSABE draw on their Middle Eastern heritage as well as their world travels as DJ's to present a mesmerizing debut album of emotive deep house. Includes collaborations with NATHAN DAISY, CHICO CASTILLO, DELARAM, and IVETA MUKUCHYAN. (HUMAN...

AI/AI LP $33.00

Catalog #: HAUCH01 9

Groove Dis Exclusive. Amazing cosmic/Krautrock, 5-track mini-LP via Berlin. Huge demand after the limited first run pressing, so now available on repress once again. (HAUCH)

Harry Thurman/ANDROMEDA LP $19.50

Catalog #: H260320 1

Spot on reissue of this rare cosmic disco classic from 1983, packed with 8 mind-blowing tunes that features soome of the most advanced synth and electronic sounds out there! A fave of DJ HARVEY and DANIEL WANG, Full color picture sleeve, all original artwork. (HANSA INTERNATIONAL)

Various/BAR BUBBLES CD $19.50

Catalog #: H023 2

Viennese lounge music expert DJANE LADY SMILES serves her interpretation of a seductive cocktail made of 14 of the finest bossa, funk, downtempo, and nujazz grooves. Feat THE BAHAMA SOUL CLUB, TAPE FIVE, UNA MAS TRIO, GLAM SAM, MONITOR, AFTERNOONS IN STEREO, etc. (HOLOPHON)

HIA & Biosphere/POLAR SEQUENCES CD $21.00

Catalog #: H004 2

Sublimely laidback gear from the HEADPHONES label. Here you'll find 2 of the finest exponents ofambient soundscapes, HIGHER INTELLIGENCE AGENCY and BIOSPHERE teaming up for some superb ambient fare, resulting in some stark minimal tracks for the fans of FAX, etc to enjoy. (HEADPHONES)

Various/COSMIC DISCO ESSENTIALS #1 DLP $21.00

Catalog #: GYC318LP 1

"Cosmic disco is a style of dance music named after the Cosmic nightclub in Northern Italy", this double album collects 12 of the classic 70s tracks that DJ DANIELE BALDELLI played at Cosmic. Tracks from CERRONE, CLOUD ONE, SAVANNAH BAND and many more. Full picture sleeve.

Species Of Fishes/TRIP TRAP DLP $27.00

Catalog #: GXD001 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. GALAXIID is a new sub-label of NINA KRAVIZ's TRIP label that will focus on experimental, ambient, and psychedelia. This first release was originally put out in 1996 on the label EXOTICA, and features 10 songs of eclectic electronica and leftfield techno. (GALAXIID)

Zeitgeist Freedom Exchange/PRAYER... LP $34.50

Catalog #: GTVS001 1

"PRAYER FOR PEACE" represents the Berlin chapter of the ZEITGEIST FREEDOM ENERGY EXCHANGE on a 7-track journey through atmospheric scenes, broken to deep four on the floor rhythms, and colorful top lines. (GET TOGETHER)

Various/GET TOGETHER VOL. 3 LP $24.00

Catalog #: GTVA003 1

The 3rd of 4 mini-LP compilations from newly born label & Berlin-based collective GET TOGETHER. Contains a mixture of Afro, disco, jazz-influenced and experimental house across 7 songs. Includes music by TORPEDO FRED, LAST NUBIAN, FERDINAND, MANTRAFUNK, and more! (GET TOGETHER)

Ichisan/FANTASOUND LP $30.00

Catalog #: GRNGAR003 1

The fifth album from the Slovenian space disco producer is full of swooshing synths colliding with pulsing rhythms and twinkling melodies, creating a kaleidoscopic universe across eight tracks. (GOURANGA MUSIC)

Lone/ALWAYS INSIDE YOUR HEAD DLP $30.00

Catalog #: GREC090 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. This is simply a modern day chillout masterpiece! His 8th album finds LONE featuring vocalists for the first time, citing his two main influences as COCTEAU TWINS and MY BLOODY VALENTINE. These songs are lush and ambient with a 90's electronic sheen and gentle breaks...

Kaydee And Chief/ARE THE GROOVE CD $19.50

Catalog #: GRD00400 2

"KAYDEE & CHIEF ARE THE GROOVE" is a fusion of jazz, hip hop and downtempo done by Swiss producer CHIEF and rapper K-SKILLS (aka KAYDEE). Smooth and melodic. EL DA SENSEI, SHANA, and J-SANDS of LONE CATALYSTS guest. (GRIND) Relisted with correct price.

Dr. Rubberfunk/FIRST CUT CD $21.00

Catalog #: GPSCD01 2

Excellent debut CD from DR. RUBBERFUNK. Funky, chunky breakbeats in the style of FORT KNOX FIVE, with a jazzy live feel. The record is a head nodding home listen or a sexy fun party album. With heavy funk breaks, jazz guitar licks, sick horns and vocal samples this is a classic in the making.

Nocow/ODINOCOW DLP $49.50

Catalog #: GOST021 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. Making a turn away from the ambient techno/IDM of his 2017 album "LEDYANOY" with an emphasis on ghostly electronic R&B sounds, this new evolution is hauntingly beautiful in its own way. Additional vocalists include FLATY, FAMA87, SHUTTA, and others. (GOST ZVUK)

Flaty/INTUITIVE WORLD DLP $49.50

Catalog #: GOST020 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. An enthralling double LP of futurist sound design from a producer with releases on 12TH ISLE, FIRECRACKER, WEST MINERAL LTD, and his own ANWO imprint. This unique record explores ambient sound collage, hyperreal vocal processing, and a recurring theme of choral style. (GOST...

Stanislav Karpenkov/EVPATRANS LP $30.00

Catalog #: GOST019 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. An abstract freeform study in electronic music, saturated with the Black Sea breeze of his homeland. Among these manifestations of maritime romance there are also two collaborations with TERRENCE DIXON and KUZMA PALKIN. (GOST ZVUK)

Kassir/BROWN WHITE LP $28.50

Catalog #: GOST016 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. Moscow label GOST ZVUK presents the first full-length album from Russian producer BORYA SOLOMATIN, aka KASSIR, with a handful of previous releases for the label and self-released titles. The 10-song album has a dense, minimalist electronic tone. (GOST ZVUK)

Gamayun/FILTEREALISM LP $18.00

Catalog #: GOST014 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. Hailing from Smolensk, Russia, this debut album fusing electronica, new age, world music, and house vibes follows up previous releases on UDACHA & HESPERIAN SOUND DIVISION labels. (GOST ZVUK)

Various/GOST ZVUK 5 YEARS 3LP $51.00

Catalog #: GOST013 1

Seminal Russian electronic label GOST ZVUK delivers a sprawling 20-song triple LP compilation to celebrate their 5th anniversary. Pressed on hand stamped white labels and including a poster! These are going to be very limited & in high demand, so don't sleep! (GOST ZVUK)

AEM Rhythm Cascade/LITIE DLP $33.00

Catalog #: GOST011 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. Russian label GOST ZVUK returns with a 12-song album of glitchy and often beautiful electronic compositions from the St. Petersburg producer who also records under the aliases DADA QUES, FLATY, and WRONG WATER. (GOST ZVUK)

Vtgnike/COLLECTION LP $18.00

Catalog #: GOST010 9

Groove Dis Exclusive. The Moscow producer follows his 2014 album "DUBNA" on the NYC label OTHER PEOPLE, as well as a slew of digital and/or self-released titles, with an eclectic 11-song album of leftfield electronics for the Russian label GOST ZVUK.

OL/HEIGHT DIFFERENCE DLP $27.00

Catalog #: GOST009 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. With recent releases for MEDA FURY and FIT SOUND, the Russian DJ/producer returns to the GOST ZVUK label for a 14-song album of impossibly deep house tunes informed by dusty hip hop and downtempo beats along the way, that is equally good on headphones as the dancefloor....

Kuzma Palkin/AUDIOSAPR DLP $27.00

Catalog #: GOST008 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. A veteran of the SAINT PETERSBURG electronic scene gathers a 20-song comp of random jams and studio recordings made in the period between 2014-2015. Taking his cues from the early Detroit era of techno and electro, he then moves them toward the dancefloor in not always...

Nocow/LEDYANOY ALBUM DLP $27.00

Catalog #: GOST007 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. The latest offering from Russian label GOST ZVUK is a 16-song full album by Russian artist NOCOW, an ethereal feast containing orchestrated textures and thumping cuts alike with icey synth sounds and a beautiful array of bells and FX. (GOST ZVUK)

Piper Spray/DRUGSTORE PHONES DLP $22.50

Catalog #: GOST006S 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. A hidden gem of the Russian electronic underground, this enigmatic producer delivers a sprawling 20-song album of found sounds and a melting pot of noises and bits. Gatefold LP with full pic sleeve. (GOST ZVUK)

Buttechno/YALTA LP $19.50

Catalog #: GOST005 9

Groove Dis Exclusive. Russian producer PAVEL MILYAKOV, aka BUTTECHNO, returns with an 11-track ode to the Crimean resort city of Yalta on the Black Sea. A beautiful album of downtempo, electronic soundscapes, and deep techno. Pressed on 180g vinyl. (GOST ZVUK)

Nummer/SECOND SIGHT DLP $30.00

Catalog #: GOOD10 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. His long awaited debut album marks the 10th release for GOING GOOD. The sprawling doublepack features machine music in some form, as the duo interprets the last 20+ years of dance music from the deepest strains of Detroit, Chicago, and NYC to their native France. (GOING GOOD)

Various/BEACHCLUB VROEGER VOL. 3 CD $16.50

Catalog #: GNCD201103 2

Named after a chic tourist locale in the Netherlands, this comp seeks to recreate the chill vibes of the club with 15 songs from the likes of SVEN VAN HEES, DJ DISSE, FABERGE, CAMILLE JONES, BLISS, and a JAFFA remix of NINA SIMONE. (GN)

Bvdub/I REMEMBER CD $18.00

Catalog #: GM011 2

BVDUB's remix (or "translation") of ALESSANDRO TEDESCHI's "MOERJETID" takes the original ambient work as a base and adds further utopian visions to it, influenced by CHINESE environmental found sounds and "chill out" sounds from the ealy rave scene. Inspirational. 6 tracks. (GLACIAL MOVEMENTS)

Netherworld/OVER THE SUMMIT CD $18.00

Catalog #: GM009 2

3 years after his 1st full length, ALESSANDRO TEDESCHI is back under his NETHERWORLD moniker. An atmospheric affair, classical music blend w/ field recordings of every kind, voices, found sounds & violin with manipulated sounds of the Northern Lights remixed to evoke silence & rest.

Bvdub/ART OF DYING ALONE CD $18.00

Catalog #: GM008 2

San Francisco artist bvdub (BROCK VAN WEY) is known world round for his ambient compositions for KOMPAKT, and this 6 track CD moves from deep techno settings to more atmospheric and etheral ones, leading to ambient soundscapes. (GLCIAL MOVEMENTS)

Aquadorsa/CLOUDLANDS CD $18.00

Catalog #: GM006 2

Brand new Italian ambient project formed by ENRICO CONIGLIO and OOPHOI, who mix glithc classical and orchestrial glacial ambient soundscapes into trx that focus on the relationship between "landscape" and "music". It is more than neo-classical, & has shades of true industrialism. (GLACIAL MOVEMENTS)

Aldo Vanucci/STRAIGHT LIFT CD $10.50

Catalog #: GLRCD001 2

ALDO VANUCCI's 2007 debut album release on the GOOD LIVING label in the UK. "STRIAGHT LIFT" mirrors what you would hear in a typical DJ set from ALDO, with touches of soul, funk, party hip-hop, cheeky mash-ups, and even a cover version all making appearances here. New lower price.

Garnica/FOOL AGAIN LP $15.00

Catalog #: GLKLP03 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. This Venezuelan artist brings his second album and delivers 8 tracks of modern disco and house. He utilizes warm soundscapes and melodies and combines them with influences of dance music past to create a sweet vivid and organic sound. (GALAKTIKA)

Patchworks & The Real Fake MC/BEST..CD $13.50

Catalog #: GINGER01 2

Project of PATCHWORKS with THE REAL FAKE MC, a New York native from back in the day. Brought up on AFRIKA BAMBATTA and KURTIS BLOW. This original mix tape of 12 tracks combines modern electro flavors and unique old school hip hop vibes. Now at reduced price!

Jedi Knights/JEDI SELECTOR CD $10.50

Catalog #: GGUMSCD004 2

Out of print. Limited stock avail. From the minds of TOM MIDDLETON and MARK PRITCHARD (aka TROUBLEMAN), this is a great mix of some of their best tunes spanning the gamut from house to breakbeats to electro and leftfield beats. Classic party rocking from these underrated (and influential) producers.

Various/FORM IS VISION LP $22.50

Catalog #: GFTDCVLTR004 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. A 6-track collection unified by the same vision, but not the same form... Visionary electronic artists like AFRIKAN SCIENCES and JUJU & JORDASH meet crossover jazz bands like HOBBY HORSE and WHERE IS MR. R?! The music was compiled by AUTRE and TWO THOU. (GIFTED CULTURE)

DJ Format/IF YOU CAN'T JOIN 'EM...CD $18.00

Catalog #: GEN030CD 2

CHALI 2NA and AKIL of JURASSIC 5 also make a return appearance, rocking the mic on "THE PLACE". Just a few instrumentals on this one, but the album has a great flow and rocks from start to finish. Features the track "RAP MACHINE" that was only briefly available on 12". Released 2005. (GENUINE)

DJ Format/MUSIC FOR THE MATURE B-BOY DLP $24.00

Catalog #: GEN005DLP 1

Brilliant debut album from the UK's natural heir to CUT CHEMIST. Features vocals from CHALI 2NA and AKIL (JURASSIC 5), ASPECTS, ABDOMINAL and FATSKI. Plus a bunch of dope sampledelic instrumental cuts. Funky samples and raw breaks through out. Check this out! (GENUINE)

Genius GZA/LIQUID SWORDS INSTR LP $21.00

Catalog #: GEF224813INST 1

The instrumental version of the "LIQUID SWORDS", the classic hip hop album done by members of the WU-TANG CLAN. 12 tracks. Plain die cut sleeves (NOT picture sleeves).

Callisto/GUIDANCE IS INTERNAL PT 1 DLP $33.00

Catalog #: GDRLP614PT1 1

The 1st of 3 compilations featuring productions from the golden era of this now deceased American artist during his time releasing music between 1997 to 2001 on legendary Chicago label GUIDANCE RECORDINGS. He created house, techno, ambient, and even drum & bass. Now with a 2021 repress! (GUIDANCE)

RZA/GHOST DOG OST DELUXE LP $18.00

Catalog #: GDG 1

Originally only released in Japan, this limited-edition LP takes the RZA produced GHOST DOG OST and adds dialogue from the film along with a bonus track from PUBLIC ENEMY that features in the movie. With full-color sleeve and labels and featuring WU-TANG CLAN on several tracks! Back in stock!

Notchnoi Prospekt/KURORTY KAVKAZA DLP $34.50

Catalog #: GAR002 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. Translated as "RESORTS OF THE CAUCASUS", this is a rare 1986 instrumental album from a Moscow duo better known for their harder industrial sounds. The LP is built around the hypnotic meshing of Afro-Caribbean drum machine percussion & vintage Soviet and Italian synthesizers....

Riddim Research Lab/RESEARCH PROGRAM LP $21.00

Catalog #: GAMMLP001 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. LAY-FAR presents this UK-based pair of dub producers. This 11-song album is a mixture of modern beats with deep roots reggae influences, all heavily processed in an old-fashioned manner, interspersed with overt political and social messages throughout. (GAMM)

Pure-P/ON MY NEW YORK SH*T CD $19.50

Catalog #: GAMMCD004 2

The best hip hop mash up album of the year finds Swedish hip hop producer PURE-P (UP HYGH) remixing a host of NY's top rap acts. Using acapellas from ODB, PHAROAHE, WU-TANG, MOS DEF (who NEVER sounded better than on "MS PHAT BOOTLEG"), MARY J BLIGE and more he reworks them in the classic GAMM style.

Various/GREATEST HITS OF GAMM VOL. 2 CD $19.50

Catalog #: GAMMCD003 2

The second CD collection of GAMM 12" hits. A mix of Detroit-y cumbria and bouncy hip hop to r&b and Brazilian jazz and disco boogie club bangers. 13 tracks from SEBI, 7 SAMURAI, BLOODFIRE, BEATFANATIC and more plus a brand new track from SWING SESSIONS (their version of "SENORITA"). (GAMM)

Various/GREATEST HITS OF GAMM CD $16.50

Catalog #: GAMMCD001 2

More copies in stock! World renown re-edit label GAMM ENTERPRISES, releases for the first time, their biggest hits to date on one "GREATEST HITS" CD. Now you can enjoy their trademark soul, funk, reggae, hip-hop, & house. Incls cuts from RED ASTAIRE, 7 SAMURAI, TANGOTERJE, BEATCONDUCTOR & more.

Slacker/START A NEW LIFE CD $21.00

Catalog #: GAE013CD 2

Originally known as DJ STREETS AHEAD, SHEM MCCAULEY was a pioneer of the UK hip hop scratch scene, playing alongside TIM WESTWOOD. Under his SLACKER moniker he garnered two huge progressive house hits in the UK: "SCARED" and "YOUR FACE". This album heralds a new direction. (GODLIKE & ELECTRIC)

Bent/BEST OF DCD $18.00

Catalog #: GAE007 2

Greatest hits collection. Disc one feats 14 tracks of their classic downbeat and emotional electronica, Disc two features eight newer tracks incl "KISSES," "FAR BEHIND," "STAR OF LONELINESS, "BONE IDLE," and more. A perfect anthology of this dynamic duo. (GODLIKE)

Various/WE MADE THIS VOLUME 1 CD $10.50

Catalog #: FYE001 2

Limited edition low price compilation featuring exclusive tracks from the contributors to the BROWNSWOOD messageboard and FYE clubnights. It covers all bases from off-kilter hip hop & beatdown house to Detroit-style techno and nujazz. 15 killer tracks housed in a cool gatefold sleeve. (FYE)

Kidkanevil/BASHO BASHO CD $18.00

Catalog #: FW33 2

Obscure Japanese film clips, dark video game atmospheres, influences from KODE9, BURIAL, & JOKER...this hi-tech hunter-gatherer chops up a RZA-esque 12 track album w/classical samples, ATCQ & JERU THE DAMAJA snippets & more. "Best moments of RJD2 & TIMBALAND combined," says BONOBO. (FIRST WORD)

Kidkanevil/17 SAMURAI REMIX ALBUM CD $18.00

Catalog #: FW31 2

Following on from last year's critically acclaimed album, FIRST WORD return teaming up with top producers and remixers - DJ VADIM, JEHST, ALICE RUSSELL producer TM JUKE, NATURAL SELF (TRU THOUGHTS), J STAR, GREENWOOD RHYTHM CO, and more! 17 trx as diverse as the producers to work with them!!

Amanda Whiting/THE LIMINALITY OF HER LP $27.00

Catalog #: FW292 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. Welsh harpist and composer, a classically trained virtuoso in her field, has established herself in the UK jazz scene with her distinctive sound. Following her collaboration with DON LEISURE, this 10-song solo album takes in an array of sounds from the worlds of jazz. (FIRST...

Takuya Kuroda/FLY MOON DIE SOON LP $22.50

Catalog #: FW216 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. This highly-respected Japanese trumpeter has developed a unique hybrid sound, blending soulful jazz, funk, post-bop, fusion, and hip hop. He has performed with the likes of AKOYA AFROBEAT and DJ PREMIER's BADDER band and has releases on labels BLUE NOTE, P-VINE, and CONCORD....

Teotima/WEIGHTLESS LP $21.00

Catalog #: FW194 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. The London-based soul/jazz ensemble delivers their second LP, with musical director GREG SANDERS rendering a transatlantic soulful sounds that incorporates sounds of Africa and Latin America alike. A beautiful album of 7 songs is achieved along the journey. (FIRST WORD)

Eric Lau/EXAMPLES VOLUME TWO LP $19.50

Catalog #: FW183 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. The London producer follows up his acclaimed first volume from 2017 with another 28-track beats opus. An instrumental album ranging from hip hop through jazz, funk, soul, and Brazilian beats. (FIRST WORLD)

Bastien Kab/22-02-85 LP $22.50

Catalog #: FW156 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. Originally released in 2017, this album of psychedelic soul and downtempo beats was initially conceived as a concept album of a stripper lost in the city. So take that as you will! A mix of downbeat anti-ballads, off-center instrumentals, and warped funk... Now repressed....

Fulgeance & Scientist/SOVIET TAPE V1 LP $24.00

Catalog #: FW129 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. "THE SOVIET TAPE" project takes DJ SCIENTIST's collection of vintage Soviet era records (Russia, Georgia, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine) and blends them into a perfect instrumental hip hop album. the 21 tracks are psychedelic and soulful, with a jazz lean. Think DJ SHADOW,...

Yosi Horikawa/VAPOR LP $34.50

Catalog #: FW108LP 9

Groove Dis Exclusive. First ever vinyl release for this 2013 album that weaves together diverse field recordings and sample sources with rhythms and melodies, with echoes of dance music, hip hop, and musique concrete. (FIRST WORD)

Today's Mathematics/TODAY'S... CD $16.50

Catalog #: FW03CD 2

Timely re-issue of the debut full-length from TODAY'S MATHEMATICS by the FIRST WORD imprint. This eponymous debut features a killer selection of late night head-nodders - think SUN RA meets MOS DEF, backed by a kickin' UK Soul band. For fans of labels like TRU THOUGHTS, etc. (FIRST WORD)

Various/5 YEARS OF FIRST WORD CD $12.00

Catalog #: FW030CD 2

Mixed by ANDY H & GILLA, the label bosses of FIRST WORD RECORDS, this comp features 16 of their favorite tunes from the label's 5 year history, with cuts from 6IX TOYS, KIDKANEVIL, HAGGIS HORNS, ANDY H, and much more! Modern funk, broken beats, nujazz, hip hop and more. At a low price!

Various/FIRST WORD:TWO SYLLABLES CD $13.50

Catalog #: FW02CD 2

Originally released in 2004 this label compilation from FIRST WORD gets re-released to capitalize on the early track from a young CORINNE BAILEY RAE that's included (track 3). A nice mix of downtempo and scratch heavy hip hop from KIDKANEVIL, BONE IDOL and more. New lower price. (FIRST WORD)

6ix Toys/6IX TOYS CD $18.00

Catalog #: FW025CD 2

Debut long player from the newest addition to FIRST WORD. 10 tracks of authentic funk, this straight-up party album works any dancefloor. Mostly instrumentals, but get some help from bluesy vocalists on a few tunes. More in the vein of FREESTYLE's modern funk, not the hip hop they usually do.

Kidkanevil/BACK OFF MAN... LP $22.50

Catalog #: FW024LP 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. Producer KIDKANEVIL creates a genre bending record of pure quality tracks. Soul, afro, hip hop, and head nodding beats all mash together into perfect sync. Featuring KISSEY ASPLUND, BONOBO, and TAPRIKK SWEEZEE. DJ VADIM calls it dope, and BONOBO says "best moments of RJD2...

Kidkanevil/BACK OFF MAN... CD $19.50

Catalog #: FW024CD 2

Producer KIDKANEVIL creates a genre bending record of pure quality tracks. Soul, afro, hip hop, and head nodding beats all mash together into perfect sync. Featuring KISSEY ASPLUND, BONOBO, and TAPRIKK SWEEZEE. DJ VADIM calls it dope, and BONOBO says "best moments of RJD2 and TIMBALAND combined!"

Haggis Horns/HOT DAMN! CD $21.00

Catalog #: FW016CD 2

The debut album from the funkiest horn combo around. Led by JASON RAE ( CORINNE BAILEY RAE's husband) they tour as part of MARK RONSON's band and have played with AMY WINEHOUSE, NEW MASTERSOUNDS and more on tour. Dope modern funk. Fans include GILLES PETERSON, QUANTIC, MR SCRUFF and M RONSON.

Kidkanevil/PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS CD $21.00

Catalog #: FW013CD 2

KIDKANEVIL returns with this debut full-length. A mix of downtempo and hip hop with jazz and soul influences. Guest vocals from LATEEF, YARAH BRAVO (ONE SELF). CHRIS JAMES (STATELESS), JEHST and more. File next to BONOBO, RJD2, etc. Props from GILLES, MR SCRUFF, VADIM, and more. (FIRST WORD)

Deborah Jordan & K15/HUMAN DLP $37.50

Catalog #: FUTLP09 9

Revered singer/songwriter DEBORAH JORDAN teams up with versatile producer KIERON IFILL (aka K15) for a 12-song album of soul, broken beat, and acoustic beauties. (FUTURISTICA)

Georgie Sweet/MISUNDERSTOOD LP $19.50

Catalog #: FUTLP04 1

The debut album from GEORGIE SWEET soars effortlessly over lush, soulful hip-hop from RAPSON & MECCA:83, while K15 provides futuristic funk & SIMON S turns in moody jazz tones. GEORGIE shares vibes with JILL SCOTT & HIATUS KAIYOTE & sonics with THUNDERCAT, MICHAEL MCDONALD & more. Pic sleeve.

Sofheso/A RECORD LP $30.00

Catalog #: FTR008 1

Groove Dis Exclusive.

BORA/NOYEE LP $22.50

Catalog #: FTR006LP 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. FIRST TERRACE RECORDS present the debut long player from French multi-dimensional/disciplinary artist/being PAULINE CANAVESIO (aka BORA). The album swirls with dark, powerful currents, at once alluring and disorienting. Formerly a part of AMPLIFY BERLIN under ZIUR's mentorship.

K. Leimer/IRRATIONAL OVERCAST LP $22.50

Catalog #: FTR004LP 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. A veteran of avant garde and experimental music since the mid-70's, usually on his own PALACE OF LIGHT and most recently with ORIGIN PEOPLES, now he returns to FIRST TERRACE with a 6-song album of featuring his trademark sound of drifting pianos over a dense undercurrent of...

Jacob Samuel & Ben Vince/I'LL STICK.. LP $21.00

Catalog #: FTR003LP 1

"I'LL STICK AROUND" finds itself in the sphere of free jazz, while demonstrating a love of pop. The collaborators peel away from electronic composition and manipulation, instead pursuing and capturing the raw tonal possibilities of their chosen instruments. (FIRST TERRACE)

Various/PUTNEY SWOPE OST CD $19.50

Catalog #: FTP204CD 2

First time out for this cult classic movie soundtrack. The music for "PUTNEY SWOPE" is a psychedelic-folky-quirky-groovy-funky blend with plenty of sampleable dialogue, composed by CHARLEY CUVA, composer of the astoundingly rare soundtrack to "POUND", another of DOWNEY's movies.

Searchlight/SEARCHLIGHT LP $27.00

Catalog #: FT1HLP003V 1

ZERO T and BETA2 move away from the drum & bass sounds they are known for, in favor of jazz, soul, and downtempo! This new take on neo soul features touches of broken beat, underground hip hop, and a dash of 90's Baduizm! Released on GOLDIE's soul-focused label. (FALLEN TREE/1 HUNDRED)

Various/BRAZIL 5000 VOL. 4 CD $21.00

Catalog #: FT025 2

21 previously unreleased tracks of chilled bossa-tronic beats from a diverse array of artists representing Brazil, UK, USA, Germany, and Italy, but with a distinct focus on the downtempo sounds emanating from Brazil. (5000 RECORDS)

Perfect Angels/EXIT FROM THE... LP $30.00

Catalog #: FSRLP145 1

"EXIT FROM THE ULTRA-WORLD" is an eclectic jazz album composed of 18 short songs clocking in at just under 42 minutes by this transatlantic duo who first started recording together in 2018 under the name PEARLY GATES. (FREESTYLE)

Big Pimp Jones/BAD BAD JIMMY RUCKUS LP $22.50

Catalog #: FSRLP058 1

This is why crate diggers exist! The soundtrack to a cult legend that has not been released for 35 yrs! (Rumor is TARANTINO is going to.) Drums all over the place, super thick bass...serious dose of funk complete with snips of dialogue. A massive 27 cuts! Wrap your head around this... (FREESTYLE)

Lack of Afro/MY GROOVE YOUR MOVE LP $22.50

Catalog #: FSRLP057 1

Often compared to QUANTIC, UK prod LACK OF AFRO returns w/ his sophomore album that blends funk, hip hop, and soul into one steamy breakbeat stew bonanza! A keen ear for hip 60/70s soul/jazz/funk sounds made him an in demand DJ & remixer, these 13 trx show his true artistry! (FREESTYLE)

Grits, The/THE GRITS LP $22.50

Catalog #: FSRLP042 1

Brighton's nufunk four piece give us the funk proper with their self titled LP. Heavily influenced by THE METERS and EDDIE BO, they keep things grimy and raw. Includes a cover of SOUL DRIFTERS' "FUNKY SOUL BROTHER" as well as their sold out 45 "BOOM BOOM". "Pure (instrumental) funk gold"....

Reggie Watts/SIMPLIFIED (MID-PRICE) LP $10.50

Catalog #: FSRLP001 1

Groove Dis Exclusive. Relisted due to JACK WHITE's "LIVE AT THIRD MAN" LP release! New wave soul from Seattle based singer/comedian, heavily influenced by MARVIN GAYE & AL GREEN. Support from GILLES PETERSON and DE LA SOUL ("funky as hell..I'm digging it"). REGGIE does the music for the TV show...

Various/FRESH OUT THE BOX CD $18.00

Catalog #: FSRCD076 2

A selection of previously unreleased tracks that didn't fit onto albums or remixes that never put out. From deep and gritty live funk to DJ dance cuts all drawing from soul, jazz, funk, Latin & Afrobeat sounds. Feats AFRO ELEMENTS, BIG PIMP JONES, SK RADICALS, JAZZ JUICE and more. (FREESTYLE)

Soul Sugar/NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH CD $18.00

Catalog #: FSRCD067 2

Teaming up with KID LOCO, Parisian GUILLAUME METENIER set out to completely reinvigorate the sounds and expectations of the Hammond organ. With the introduction of modern production and the use of some house beats a swell, this project seeks to refresh the idea of chilled out soul jazz.(FREESTYLE)

Randa & The Soul Kingdom/ST CD $19.50

Catalog #: FSRCD066 2

More raw Aussie funk produced by LANCE FERGUSON (BAMBOOS/LANU/COOKIN' ON 3 BURNERS) and featuring the big belting vocals of RANDA KHAMIS. The band has toured with SHARON JONES. "A vocalist..who has the bombast power of MARVA WHITNEY & VICKI ANDERSON in their primes"-RECORD COLLECTOR

Baker Bros/AVID SOUNDS CD $18.00

Catalog #: FSRCD064 2

11 stylish funk covers of the band's favorite soul,rock, and jazz funk hits from STEVE MILLER, GIL SCOT HERON, SLY & FAMILY STONE, and more. VANESSA FREEMAN and HAMISH STUART (of AVERAGE WHITE BAND) guest on vocals. Some seriously funky covers sure to please. (FREESTYLE)

Big Pimp Jones/BAD BAD JIMMY RUCKUS CD $19.50

Catalog #: FSRCD058 2

Relisted. Attention crate diggers! The soundtrack to a cult legend that has not been released for 35 yrs! (Rumor is TARANTINO is going to.) Drums all over the place, super thick bass...serious dose of funk complete with snips of dialogue. A massive 27 cuts! Wrap your head around this... (FREESTYLE)

Lack Of Afro/MY GROOVE YOUR MOVE CD $19.50

Catalog #: FSRCD057 2

M-Swift/EVENING SUN CD $18.00

Catalog #: FSRCD053 2

M-SWIFT's soulful, funky house and jazz inflected r&b combines with the vocals of ERIC ROBERSON, TONY MOMRELLE, JOY ROSE, DONNA GARDIER, and VANESSA HAYNES and musicians like TONY REMY to make this 14 track feel good uptempo record. (FREESTYLE)

Downtempo, Leftfield

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