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L.T. & The Soulful Dynamics/EVERYBODY 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: AOE032 7
"EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY" from L.A.-based LEROY TUCKER and a rotating cast of musicians never made a dent in the scene locally or otherwise. Neither did B-side "CRAZY ABOUT YOU BABY". Luckily there are people to rectify that oversight! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Richard Marks/NEVER SATISFIED 7"
$15.00
Catalog #: AOE034 7
A killer deep funk/soul 45 from the legendary soul singer on this repress limited to 500 copies, with nods to the original TUSKA RECORDS design minus the $2,000 price tag! No repress! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Spider Harrison/BEAUTIFUL DAY 7"
$15.00
Catalog #: AOE036 7
Ubiquitous in the local soul scene of Indianapolis in the late 60's & early 70's, he recorded this funk soul gem around the turn of 1970 with members of local group THE HIGHLIGHTERS. Also includes an unreleased drum track of the song found on one of his tapes. 500 copies only! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Elvis Presley/SUN SINGLES 10" LP
$18.00
Catalog #: AOM008 1
This 10 inch LP compiles all five singles, ten tracks in all, that ELVIS PRESLEY recorded for SUN RECORDS in Memphis in 1954 and 1955. This is the birth of rock n'roll, a melding of country and R&B that changed popular music forever. Yellow octagonal vinyl in clear plastic sleeve.
Elvis Presley/1956 (BLUE SHAPED) 10" LP
$18.00
Catalog #: AOM016 1
Another funky colored vinyl octagonal shaped ditty on ART OF MUSIC. This time you've got ELVIS' 1956 classic that includes "TUTTI FRUTTI", "TRYIN' TO GET TO YOU", "I'LL NEVER LET OU GO", "BLUE MOON" and many more. A total novelty but ELVIS collectors want it all...
Al Charles/OUTSTANDING 12"
$15.00
Catalog #: AOTN12007 9
ATHENS OF THE NORTH are proud to present 3 classic cover versions from the lovers rock era. The 1st of 3 is a take on THE GAP BAND's "OUTSTANDING" full of swagger that takes all the sweetest of their melodies and gives it some added bass pressure. Includes an instrumental. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Jean & Trevor/BACK TOGETHER 12"
$15.00
Catalog #: AOTN12008 9
ATHENS OF THE NORTH are proud to present 3 classic cover versions from the lovers rock era. The 2nd of 3 is a cover of ROBERTA FLACK & DONNY HATHAWAY's "BACK TOGETHER AGAIN" by two of the finest lovers rock singers JEAN ADEBAMBO & TREVOR WALTERS. Also an instrumental. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Sonia/EASIER TO LOVE 12"
$15.00
Catalog #: AOTN12009 9
ATHENS OF THE NORTH are proud to present 3 classic cover versions from the lovers rock era. The 3rd of 3 is a lovely version of "EASIER TO LOVE" by SISTER SLEDGE. The B-side is a chill 1979 jam "THAT'S THE WAY YOU FEEL" by EARTH & STONE from their album "KOOL ROOTS". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Fruit Band/WHAT YOU GONNA DO 7"
$15.00
Catalog #: AOTN42 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH presents 2 of their favorite songs from the reissued album "FRUIT" to release on 7" for the first time ever. Includes the title track and B-side "LIFE IS A CHALLENGE". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Brand New/THOUSAND YEARS 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: AOTN7LP002A 7
A very limiting pressing of this 7" originally included as a bonus with the ATHENS OF THE NORTH compilation "HENRY STONE'S MIAMI SOUND". Classic feel good soul, grab 'em quick! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
All Out War/PRISONERS OF WAX VOL.1 12"
$12.00
Catalog #: AOW001 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Relisted. Re-edits from SOLID STATE and mastered by WARP legend ROB GORDON. Radical extension of a French disco cut from 1978, a 9 minute synth behemoth entitled "SHORTWAVE RADIATION," and hypnotic and spacey adventure that started as a quaint little Spanish number in 1977....
SimfOnyx/PUTSCH... 7"
$13.50
Catalog #: APDLT024 7
Haifa/Jerusalem duo channeling the free spirit if West German library kings KLAUS WEISS and PETER THOMAS to reflect on current events in Israel. The dark and dubby slow burner "PUTSCH. TEIL EINS" is backed by the floor smashing funk of "WIDERSTRAND". (DELIGHTS 45)
Voodoocuts/EDITS! 12"
$24.00
Catalog #: AR015 9
Berlin-based mixes up funk, Latin, jazz, and tropical cuts across 5 edits on hsi first EP for ADEEN.
3D Production/RIOT - REARRANGE (VER) 7"
$10.50
Catalog #: ARC185V 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. The most requested track from the BRISTOL REGGAE EXPLOSION 1979-1983 album coupled with it's original b-side "RE-ARRANGE" (VERSION) on limited edition vinyl housed in an updated version of the original picture sleeve. Classic 80's roots reggae to mash up the town!
Joshua Moses & S Bengamin/PRETTY GIRL 7"
$10.50
Catalog #: ARC216V 7
Ltd ed. 7" taken from the BRISTOL REGGAE EXPLOSION collection on BRISTOL ARCHIVES. Two stand-out tracks, JOSHUA MOSES delivers a top notch rootsy lovers rock tune on "PRETTY GIRL", while on the flip a truly ace example of UK lovers rock on SHARON BENGAMIN's "MR GUY". Hand-numbered & autographed!!
Joshua Moses/RISE UP + DUB 12"
$12.00
Catalog #: ARC221V 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Second 12" in the limited edition BRISTOL ARCHIVES series, a standout track from the "VOLUME 2" collection originally recorded in 1983. Includes an unreleased dub version on the flip, one time pressing of 800 copies.
Restriction(Rob Smith)/ACTION 12"
$15.00
Catalog #: ARC271V 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. BRISTOL ARCHIVES releases an exact repro of this 4 track 12" EP from ROB SMITH's (SMITH & MIGHTY) first roots reggae band. Heavy, political roots vibes produced/mixed by a very young MAD PROFESSOR. Limited to 500 copies, delayed from RSD. For fans of BLACK UHURU, MISTY IN...
Dealers, The/DOWN ON LAFAYETTE EP 12"
$12.00
Catalog #: ARI053 9
Great 4 track EP of straight jazz from THE DEALERS. Cafe or niteclub jazz ala FIVE CORNERS QUINTET or BUGGE WESSELTOFT, the kind of jazz GILLES plays and champions. Recorded live (or at least sounds like it) by a small band and all instrumental. (ARISION) More copies back in stock.
Norman Connors/SHE'S GONE 7"
$22.50
Catalog #: AS0632P 7
A timeless blend of soul and R&B from his 1981 album "MR. C", the song fuses lush arrangements, masterful instrumentation, and heartfelt vocals. First time available since 1981, now remastered. (ARISTA)
Tyrone Davis/GET ON UP (DISCO) 12"
$13.50
Catalog #: AS437AB 9
Originally released in 1978, this much sought after promo-only disco jammer was highly limited as a white label only release. Nearly 10 minutes long, this is true underground disco flavor! B-side "IN THE MOOD" from '79 has been repeatedly sampled by THE BEATNUTS, FAITH EVANS, & REDMAN! (COLUMBIA)
Hubert Laws/FAMILY 12"
$22.50
Catalog #: AS849P 9
This soulful ballad from 1980 gets a limited repress of the 12" promo release, with both a stereo version and a mono version. Pressed on 180g vinyl. (COLUMBIA)
Charles Earland/COMING TO YOU LIVE 12"
$22.50
Catalog #: AS885P 9
Record Store Day 2017. Originally released in 1980, this 180g reissue of a rare pair of soul songs (with B-side "I WILL NEVER TELL") gets an official OK from SONY RECORDS for RSD. (COLUMBIA)
Brownout/C 130 & NAWLINS 7"
$7.50
Catalog #: ASR45001 7
Limited ed 7" from the eight piece Latin funk band from Texas. "C 130" is a fantastic psychedelic funk instrumental and "NAWLINS" is a driving modern funk groover with some dope horn solos."Musical hot sauce..sure to set your feet ablaze..."-SOUL SIDES Check their new CD out on SIX DEGREES.(AIRE...
Raphael Munnings/FUNKY NASSAU D7"
$22.50
Catalog #: ATH002 7
MUNNINGS was the band leader of BEGINNING OF THE END (behind the famous song "FUNKY NASSAU"), yet these 4 solo songs collected on a 7" doublepack never enjoyed the same success. Finally repressed after being unavailable for a couple years. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Straight Jacket/GREATEST PART OF... 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH009 7
Repressed and back in stock! This modern Detroit/boogie 45 was originally released in 1980 by this trio, including DAVID MCMURRAY who went on to join WAS NOT WAS. "THE GREATEST PART OF LOVING YOU" is paired with B-side "FUN". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Jeanie Tracy/CAN I COME OVER... 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH010 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH re-issues this sweet boogie killer that sells for significant sums in its original 12" version from 1983. B-side "HOT (FOR YOUR LOVE" is an equally hot boogiefunk disco gem!
G.Q./LIES 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH011 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH releases these two deep disco classics on 45 for the first time. Both the title track "LIES" and B-side "IS IT COOL" by G.Q. ("good quality") were clearly favorites of THEO PARRISH, as they were both featured on his "UGLY EDITS" series over a decade ago!
Weldon Irvine/I LOVE YOU 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH012 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH presents these two soul classics taken from the 1976 "SINBAD" LP on RCA. The title track features DON BLACKMAN on vocals, with a B-side cover of MARVIN GAYE's "WHAT'S GOING ON?".
Painel De Controle/RELAX 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH013 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH returns with two slices of brilliant Brazilian disco. The title cut is a straight up boogie monster, with B-side "MALANDRINHA" and its insanely catchy guitar. Repressed on 45 rpm from the original 33. Repressed and back in stock!
Reality Band & Show/GANGSTER BOY 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH014 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH returns with possibly the rarest disco 45 in the world, with copies selling online for thousands of dollars! Originally recorded in 1977 with only 300 copies pressed up. The B-side "ALL YOU NEED IS TIME TO MESS AROUND" is a brilliant funk 45, unknown because of its rarity.
Milton Wright/SILENCE THAT YOU KEEP 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH016 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH turns in two previously unreleased versions of these soulful disco tunes from the "ORIGINAL FRIENDS AND BUDDIES" album: "THE SILENCE THAT YOU KEEP" and "P' MAN".
Sage/I'M ALIVE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH017 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH returns with this rare soul gem from 1969 from this 8-piece band known better for their live performances. This combines Latin horns with a sunshine soul sound, backed with the fantastic ballad "SONG FOR YVONNE".
Leroy Hutson/I THINK I'M FALLING... 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH018 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH delivers two essential soul 70s soul sides, both taken from his iconic "HUTSON II" longplayer. "I THINK I'M FALLING IN LOVE" is a feel good anthem of the highest order while the flip "LOVE TO HOLD YOU CLOSE" is a more subtle floater, recut in full length from original master.
Homegrown Syndrome/CONFRONTATION 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH019 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH is back with a banging disco funk A-side, flipped with a deep quality 70's soul stepper.
Tonistics/HOLDING ON 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH020 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH are back with a 70's soul rarity that the AOTN label head honcho has spent the last 15 years trying to find! Includes B-side "DIMONA (SPIRITUAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD)".
Cool Creations/WISH UPON LOVE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH021 7
COOL CREATIONS OF ST. MAARTEN were a Caribbean act formed in 1975, who only recorded one album, from which these two forgotten soul gems were taken. B-side "NIGHTIME ON THE BEACH" is perfect for a Balearic sunset. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Second Re$surrection/YOU DONE LET.. 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH023 9
"YOU DONE LET THE DAYLIGHT CATCH YOU", featuring LOUIS JOHNSON, is an ultra rare disco soul gem that sells for thousands of dollars as an original! Includes B-side "SMOKE IN THE DISCO". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Second Re$surrection/KEEP ON... 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH024 7
"KEEP ON KEEPING ON" featuring LOUIS JOHNSON, with B-side "WISE UP", come from one of the most successful soul bands you've never heard of! Having toured with THE ISLEY BROTHERS, SHALAMAR, and RUFUS & CHAKA KHAN, these are previously unreleased upbeat disco funk gems. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Samuel Jonathan Johnson/SWEET LOVE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH025 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH is back with a solid pair of disco soul tunes taken from the COLUMBIA LP "MY MUSIC" (as played by THEO PARRISH). First time on 45 for both of these! Now being repressed!
Tarika Blue/TRUTH IS THE KEY 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH026 7
The title track is a gorgeous slice of jazzy soul and features JAMES MASON. B-side "DREAMFLOWER" is a sublime tune famously sampled by ERYKAH BADU for "DIDN'T CHA KNOW". Both sides have never previously been on 7" single! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
T'Spoon/SCHOOL DANCE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH027 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH returns with the uber-rare BILLY BRUNER-penned T'SPOON from his obscure OIL CAPITAL RECORDS. The original soul tunes are near impossible to find and always beat up when you do find them!
Brief Encounter/WE WANT TO PLAY... 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH029 7
"WE WANT TO PLAY FOR YOU" & "SWEET TENDER LOVER" are the two best tracks from the LP that every serious disco collector covets! These are essential and will fly out the door! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Santiago/FEELING GOOD 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH030 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH reissues a two sided disco stormer, complete with great hooks, solid horn section, and amazing vocals. Produced by Philadelphia's legendary SONNY HOPSON, this is actually NEFTALI SANTIAGO from MANDRILL who took a break from the band back in 1975 to do some sonic experimenting.
T'Spoon/IF YOU DANCE TONIGHT 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH031 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH presents the second and final release from BILLY BRUNER from his obscure OIL CAPITAL label. The title track is an unknown boogie spin, with B-side "SAY YEA" a sweet 80's soul ballad years ahead of its time. Strictly limited to 500 copies!
Stephen Colebrooke/SHAKE YOUR... 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH032 7
Two odd island bangers previously only available on his very rare LP that you almost certainly don't own. Recorded by FRANK PENN in the Bahamas, these cuts are full of personality and soul. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Nobody/I SAW YOU 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH033 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH issues two tracks of mind blowing Minneapolis boogie from 1982, this seven piece proving that the "MINNEAPOLIS SOUND" didn't end with the dominance of PRINCE. Flipside tune "HEAVEN'S LOVE".
Strange/MADNESS 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH034 7
This spaced out druggy disco band from Rochester, New York released exactly one record ever, this 7" single originally available from CLEVELAND UNLIMITED RECORDS. Now repressed and available from ATHENS OF THE NORTH.
Spirit of Love/THE POWER OF YOUR LOVE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH035 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH issues this fantastic double shot of gospel disco on 45rm 7" for the very first time. Championed by FLOATING POINTS, this nugget was an LP only cut until now, flipped with an equally killer DJ weapon "HE'S ALRIGHT". Essential. More copies back in stock (finally!).
Penny Goodwin/TOO SOON YOU'RE OLD 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH038 7
First time being pressed to 45 for the full version of this overlooked jazz-funk classic from this Midwestern singer. The B-side includes her cover of "LADY DAY AND JOHN COLTRANE" and another brief interlude. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Strange/YOU 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH039 7
Two previously unreleased tracks from the outsider disco outfit STRANGE, purveyors of spaced out druggy disco from Rochester, New York. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Hard Drivers/SINCE I WAS A LITTLE... 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH040 7
Featuring the powerful vocals of VIVIAN LEE, this disco funk banger was only recently rediscovered and now brought to the light of day. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Frazelle/TODAY IS THE DAY 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH041 9
Originally released in 1982, this much sought after disco soul single gets a much needed reissue. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Willie Dale/LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH042 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH reissues this funky psychedelic soul nugget from the 70s, which was only discovered 7 years ago. Only 5 original copies exist and once it hit the Northern scene it's value skyrocketed to $4000+. This reissue is beyond essential, and downright practical.
Earth Wind & Fire/BRAZILIAN RHYME 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH043 7
An extended unreleased version found in the SONY tape vaults of this 1977 uncredited cover of TONINHO HORTA's "BEIJO PARTIDO" is a rare gem indeed, with the B-side "MORE LOVE". Finally repressed & back in stock! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Friction Band/WATCHIN' YOU 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH044 7
Super rare mid tempo vocal modern soul disco floater with a great sweet soul flip "TO THE SKY". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Nubia/TIME IS RIGHT & FEELING FUNKY 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH045 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH reissues these two killer Chicano soul floaters after tracking down the master tapes from songwriter GEORGE RIVERA. Limited to 500 copies, these sunny disco soul gems are guaranteed to move the dancefloor.
Henry Thomas/MY DREAMS ARE CLOUDED 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH046 7
This RAPTOWN RECORDS 45 was previously hard to get your hands on, but now will be a readily available soul gem, flipped with "DON'T WAIT TOO LONG". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Zebra/SIMPLE SONG 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH047 7
A favorite 70's dancefloor killer huge on the deep funk scene, this gets a timely repress on 45, strictly limited to 500 copies! Includes the B-side "I FORGOT TO SAY". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Elbernita Clark/AWAKE O ZION 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH048 7
Also known as "TWINKIE" CLARK, and part of the CLARK SISTERS before going solo, she belted out this gospel disco anthem for the 1981 album "YE SHALL RECEIVE POWER" on the Detroit label SOUND OF GOSPEL RECORDS. Along with B-side "POWER", this is the 1st time on 7" for these. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Pure Essence/THIRD ROCK 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH049 7
Classic soul on the title track, backed with the untouchable disco funk rarity "WAKE UP" on the B-side. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Aaron Broomfield/I'M GONNA MISS YA 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH050 7
The title track is a highly coveted disco soul gem originally released in 1981, while B-side "DOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW" is super rare and relatively unknown. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Michael Henderson/LET LOVE ENTER 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH051 7
A classic exercise in Brazilian influenced soul jazz fusion from 1976, this finally sees a pressing on 45 for the first time! HENDERSON's bass playing, vocals, and production have been a part of MILES DAVIS, NORMAN CONNORS, MARVIN GAYE, STEVIE WONDER, and more! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Broomfield Corporate Jam/STOP 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH052 7
Responsible for some of the best rare groove singles of the 80's, the six BROOMFIELD siblings also recorded with BETTY WRIGHT, KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND, TIMMY THOMAS, LITTLE BEAVER, JULIO IGLESIAS, and more! An agonizingly elusive release from 1979, now finally available! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Raw Soul Express/LET GO 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH053 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH puts two choice cuts from the recent album on 45prm DJ friendly 7" single. Flipside is "WILL YOU BE THERE". Limited to 500 copies, no repress. Act fast.
Wilma Dias/LA MASSAGISTE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH054 7
A Brazilian disco/soul cut with an erotic French spoken word vocal, backed by an epic Italodisco sounding "EXOTIQUE. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Benita/TIME FOR A CHANGE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH055 7
A very rare record with only a few copies in existence of the original. This gorgeous soul/disco song, with 2 versions, gets a needed pressing. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Star Quake/DON'T YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH057 7
A super rare disco / modern banger with this obscure group from Columbus, Georgia. Original copies go for well over $1,000! Part 2 on the B-side has been edited to remove the fade in so it can easily be dropped in a club. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Creators, The/JUST YOU & ME 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH058 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH extracted this from the SONY vault for the first time since the record was released in 1980. The title track is a floaty disco masterpiece, backed by the excellent soul ballad "BLAME IT ON ME". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Donnell Pitman/LOVE EXPLOSION 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH059 7
Originally featured on the NUMERO GROUP compilation "ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCYS" this is a straight up disco banger. B-side "YOUR LOVE IS DYNAMITE" is a beautiful soul ballad. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH) Repressed and available again!
Bileo/YOU CAN WIN 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH06 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH reissues one of the best, across the board crowd/DJ pleasing rare disco 45s ever cut to wax - two sides of AAA grade party smashers. Cut loud and deep from master tapes, fully licensed and won't be around for long. "LET'S GO" on the flip. Big hole for DJs!
Prophets Of Peace/GET IT ON 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH060 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH reissues on 45 a pair of recordings first brought to light by NUMERO GROUP for their beloved "PURPLE SNOW" comp celebrating Minneapolis funk in the era leading up to PRINCE. Both songs were engineered by DAVID Z, he of LIPPS INC's "FUNKYTOWN". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Love Company/LOVE TEMPO 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH061 7
This shouldn't need an introduction for deep disco heads, as it gets play by FLOATING POINTS, RED GREG, JEREMY UNDERGROUND, etc. Well known to those deep in the game for some time, this hard to find cut gets a proper 7" reissue. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Ice/REALITY 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH062 7
First ever reissue of their rare and in demand North Carolina born soul funk jam. This super rare modern soul/boogie tune was first played by IAN WRIGHT before being picked up by the northern soul scene. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Orpheus/BEAUTIFUL LADY 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH071 7
This American group is so rare that we might as well consider this 7" single unreleased, having never even been sold on Ebay or Discogs! The undiscovered deep soul of the title track is flipped with the unknown deep funk of "DO IT THIS WAY". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Kashmere Stage Band/KASHMERE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH072 7
Two previously album-only tracks now on 7" for the first time from Houston, Texas native COBRAD O. JOHNSON and his cult fave band. Don't miss out on the 2011 documentary "THUNDER SOUL" which reunites the band over 30 years down the line. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Luther Davis Group/KEEP ON DANCIN 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH073 7
While many know his from his evergreen disco classic "YOU CAN BE A STAR", fewer people know of this far more rare disco/funk 45. On the flip is a deep soul joint with dope backing vocals and crispy drumming. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Willie Griffin/I LOVE YOU 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH075 7
Arguably one of the best obscure soul ballads out there, this rare and collectable 45 is by self-taught Dallas guitarist and singer-songwriter GRIFFIN. Includes the equally beguiling "WHERE THERE'S SMOKE THERE'S FIRE" on the B-side. Remastered & repressed! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Gratitude/WE ARE HERE TO PARTY 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH076 7
Originally released as a rare Canadian disco 12" single, now repressed on 7" single. The title track is a driving deep funk disco banger, while "LOVING YOU" is a CHIC-influenced disco production just as strong as the A-side. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Papa Bear & His Cubs/YOU'RE SO FINE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH077 7
Recorded in 1975, this ultra rare soul single was created by a talented family band started by EDDIE DISNUTE and his children in Arkansas. Simple & sentimental, and utterly hypnotizing, this reissue is strictly limited to 400 copies! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
LaRombe/YOU'RE THE BEST 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH078 7
Companion 7" to the forthcoming unreleased LP of the L.A. soul singer, composer, and producer. This highly sought after modern soul tune gets remastered in this version with an extra one and a half minutes. Previously unreleased "TRAIN OF THOUGHT" is on the flip. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
People's Pleasure/DREAMING OUR... 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH082 7
Two of the best tracks from one of the rarest soul LP's on the planet, "DO YOU HEAR ME TALKING TO YOU" recorded with ALIVE AND WELL, these are limited to only 500 copies. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
E.S. Funk/FUNNY FEELING 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH085 7
Fantastic funky crossover that has remained pretty much unknown due to rarity. Solid two-sider, along with "SHAKE YOUR BODY (AT THE DISCO)", originally released on a small label SHORE. You will never see an original copy! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Leval/OUR LOVE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH086 7
UK oddball boogie rarity from 1986 licensed directly from the band, with a more traditional soul ballad "IT'S UP TO YOU" on the B-side. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
East Coast Love Affair/DON'T BE... 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH087 7
Repressed and available again. AOTN house band EAST COAST LOVE AFFAIR does this cover of "DON'T BE AFRAID" (originally done by SKY'S THE LIMIT) in the first in a series of covers. The deep cosmic disco of the A-side is backed by a tribute to someone special on the flip. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Akira Freeze/TELL ME BABY 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH088 7
New soul/boogie discovery out of Daytona Beach. Unknown until this year when a 1984 original copy sold for $2,025 on Ebay! Not surprising as its absolutely banging on both sides with an otherworldly vibe that sounds way ahead of its time! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Derrick Cross/NEVER TOO MUCH 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH091 7
A sweet lovers rock cover of LUTHER VANDROSS, the original fetches 500 plus euros online! Fully licensed, on 7" single for the first time ever! This is a taste of what's to come on "FOR THE LOVE OF YOU VOL. 2". The 1st volume was a massively in demand lovers rock compilation! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Brief Encounter/GET A GOOD FEELING 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH092 7
The title track is possibly the group's most popular modern disco song, paired with their best ballad/soul spin "JUST A LITTLE NOTION" on the flip. The first time on 45 for both songs. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Leaders/RAT RACE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH093 7
A top echelon soul/funk masterpiece recorded in 1971 at the legendary True Soul studios in Little Rock. The B-side instrumental was heavily played in the early 2000's by DJ's like KEB DARGE & IAN WRIGHT on the UK northern soul circuit. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Isabr'm/IF I HAD YOU 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH095 7
Straight dancefloor boogie fire from ISAIAH LANES, backed with the drum machine ballad "NOTHING AT ALL". Super rare to find, and very expensive when you do find it! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Memphis/SHAKE & ROCK... 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH096 7
"SHAKE & ROCK TILL THE POLICE KNOCK" is a supremely funky jam from the band otherwise known as HOMEGROWN SYNDROME, backed with the wrenching soul ballad "INSIDE MY LOVE". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Christopher Jay/BE MY LADY 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH098 7
The title track is a kind of floaty modern disco gem with wonky drums and so much charm. B-side "COME OUT TONIGHT" is some 80's sunshine soul vibes. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
True Image/KEEP ME DANCING 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH100 7
A heavy dancefloor slab of soulful modern disco, backed with an instrumental. This is pure fire! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Homegrown Syndrome/GOT THE LOVE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH103 7
A later name for the band originally known as HOME GROWN FUNK, who had an early 80's hit on ARISTA with "CONFRONTATION" after numerous recordings with IKE TURNER at his studio. This previously unreleased acetate features "PARTY VIBES" on the B-side. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Brotherhood Band/LEATHER PANTS 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH104 7
Originally an instrumental jazz band from Memphis (see the B-side "NICCI'S THEME"), the cheeky disco soul of the 1985 title track featured Atlanta singer TAJI on vocals and definitely has cult classic written all over it! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Doctor T/LOVE IS A HEARTBREAKER 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH115 7
A beautiful soul ballad from an underappreciated Alabama native transplant to LA, backed by the uplifting "LET'S BE TOGETHER". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Jerry Blacksheer/DEFECTED 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH116 7
A modern soul rarity, repressed with some audio quality issues because demand outstripped the fact that master tapes no longer existed for this earworm. Includes the equally catchy B-side "YOU ARE THE ONE". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Seaquence/DISCO THING 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH117 7
One of the bangers from DAVE HAFFNER's amazing "DISCO WITH A FEELING" compilation on 45, backed with the soulful ballad "YOUR LOVE". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
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