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Caserta/RICKY 2 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: BB45009 7
The 40th anniversary of the RICK JAMES classic "GIVE IT TO ME BABY" finds CASERTA in edit mode. The A-side sticks truer to the original cut, while the flip delivers a hard-hitting deep house joint. (BRIDGE BOOTS)
Caserta/LUTHER 2 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: BB45007 7
CASERTA & THE GANG's star-studded mix features AUDIONAMIX resident wizard DOC VAPOURS, NATASHA DIGGS on Rhodes, and SERGE GAMESBOURG on bass for a rerub of "I'D RATHER" by LUTHER VANDROSS. The flip side features a sultry female retort from NATASHA DIGGS in a unique version. (BRIDGE BOOTS)
Caserta/BOBBY II 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: BB45004 7
Back with another BOBBY CALDWELL edit, CASERTA enlists the help of LUCKY RY with a pair of versions of the 1978 soul/pop song "MY FLAME". Triumphant horns, warm bass, and thumping live drums on the 70's Mix contrast nicely with the loud drums and dreamy synths of the 80's Mix! (BRIDGE BOOTS)
Caserta/DIANA 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: BB45003 7
The 1980 disco classic "I'M COMING OUT" by DIANA ROSS gets a revamped edit on CASERTA's "7 THE LONG WAY MIX", along with a brand new "SING-A-LONG DUB" on the B-side. Pressed on black vinyl! (BRIDGE BOOTS)
Caserta/LUTHER 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: BB45002 7
Fresh off his BOBBY CALDWELL rework, CASERTA is back with another 45 that celebrates the late, great soul crooner LUTHER VANDROSS. The KING STREET mix celebrates the live drums and grooves of late 70's & early 80's disco, while the HENRY STREET mix is all about that 90's house vibe.(BRIDGE BOOTS)
Bold Breed/MOOD FOR LOVE 7"
$12.00
Catalog #: BB185 7
Another fine example of funky-soul at it's very best, the a-side of this TRAMP reissue is highly regarded within the Northern Soul scene while the flip is a funk nugget! Original copies are nowadays very hard to find, so this exact replica is a true gem. Limited edition big hole 45 rpm single.
JKriv & Dicky Trisco/MAE DO MAR 10"
$16.50
Catalog #: BB11 9
NYC musician JKRIV teams up with DICKY TRISCO conjure up a spiritual piece of Bahian magic that captures the vibe of the boat parties they play each year in Brazil. Rising Brazilian star BERNARDO PINHEIRO drops a chant and keys driven funk bomb on the flip side. (BAREFOOT BEATS)
Bosq/RUMBERO 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: BAC002 7
Funky tropical party starting disco with African & Caribbean influences, the title track features the amazing NIDIA GONGORA on vocals. "CORAZON" on the B-side is a tastefully dubbed out reggae/cumbia/dancehall amalgamation featuring CAMILO TUMBAO on vocal duties. (BACALAO)
Marcel Vogel & LYMA/GAMES CHANGE EP 12"
$22.50
Catalog #: BA109V 9
Good vibes guru MARCEL VOGEL teaming up with Amsterdam-based R&B/soul powerhouse LYMA for a 5-track EP drenched in funk, soul, and nu disco goodness. (BOOGIE ANGST)
Casbah 73/LET'S INVADE THE AMAZON 12"
$16.50
Catalog #: BA098V 9
A soul-disco environmental anthem for the modern era, the original title track also gets some big name remixes from YORUBA SOUL and JKRIV. Rounding out the single is another funky original jam "PALE SPLASH OF BLUE". (BOOGIE ANGST)
Secret Rendezvous/BACK IN THE DAY 7"
$12.00
Catalog #: BA046V 7
The soulful duo call their sound "indie R&B", and list PRINCE, JANET, FRANK OCEAN, & THE WEEKND among their influences. The original is a sentimental 90's throwback jam, backed by a lazy downtempo remix by POTATOHEAD PEOPLE. (BOOGIE ANGST)
Various/BOOGIE ANGST: EDITION TWO 12"
$16.50
Catalog #: BA031V 9
A 7-song vinyl sampler of the second edition of the BOOGIE ANGST label comp from internationally reknown duo KRAAK & SMAAK. Modern boogie, disco, and funk are on tap with songs by KRAAK & SMAAK, E. LIVE, FEIERTAG, SNACKS, I GEMIN & CASTANEA, VHYCE (remixed by LUVLESS), & KEREM AKDAG. (BOOGIE ANGST)
Al Zanders & Sheyi/GET IT TOGETHER 12"
$13.50
Catalog #: AZ004 9
A foray into broken beat territory influenced by PHIL ASHER of CO-OP fame, AL ZANDERS teamed up with vocalist SHEYI on the title track & the stripped back "SATISFY". The "G.I.T. DUB" is an amped up groove created for IG CULTURE's radio show. (A TO Z)
NameBrandSound/SPELL T.H.I.S.O.N.E. 12"
$13.50
Catalog #: AY003 9
IG CULTURE & ALEX PHOUNTZI, aka NAMEBRANDSOUND, known for their prominent role in the early days of the broken beat movement, are back with 6 brand new tracks that join the dots between broken beat, juke, jazz, jungle, and dancehall. London R&B sensation ABEL MILLER featured! (ARENA YARD)
Gum Drop/SINKING FEELING 12"
$10.50
Catalog #: AVR016 9
"SCRATCH" legend ROB MAC hits us with his latest outing as GUM DROP along w/ vocalist RANDOLPH MATTHEWS, whos worked w/ JOHN BELTRAN & TERRI CALLIER. This debut is spaced out soul that falls somewhere between SA-RA & SPACEK. Razor sharp boom bap beats meet soulful vocals. Incls Instls. ALTERED VIBES
Ben White/I WOULD HAVE TO BE A FOOL 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH171 7
When he was 25, EDDY BONGO BROWN of the FUNK BROTHERS brought BEN WHITE to Motown to play with MARVIN GAYE. Five years later he self-released this boogie/soul/disco gem backed by the baby-making anthem "JUST GIVE LOVE A TRY"! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Antone & The Underworld/WINDOWS... 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH158 7
"WINDOWS OF MY MIND" was originally released in 1984 as a promotional only single and still sounds oddly ahead of its time. Labeled as "post punk soul" by some people, there are also definite similarities to the deadpan delivery of early material by THE WEEKND. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Ben and TTSB/AM FUNK 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: ATH155 7
Two killer unreleased Memphis deep funk tracks from BENJAMIN ROBINSON (of COCO AND BEN fame) and THE TIGHT SQUEEZE BAND. The title track is a driving disco-tinged club banger, while "SUMMER REST" is a more floaty instrumental soul funk track. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Wendy Walker/WE'VE GOT ONE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH149 7
A cathartic feel good soul cut with a lovers lock vibe, backed with the R&B slow jam "NICE & SLOW" by LEGAL ASSAULT featuring DAN-ELLE. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Ben and TTSB/THUMPING FOR YOU 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH148 7
Another pair of deep funk/soul tracks from BENJAMIN ROBINSON (of COCO AND BEN), listed here as BEN AND THE TIGHT SQUEEZE BAND. Both the title track and B-side "BRANDON'S SONG" have a hypnotic loose vibe. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Sounds Of Soul/SO MUCH LOVE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH145 7
The insanely rare first 45 from the band that later became BRIEF ENCOUNTER, with two covers. The VAN McCOY & JOE COBB penned "SO MUCH LOVE" is flipped with the exquisite BARBARA MASON track "YES I'M READY", a true deep soul classic. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Funnybone Express/ALL THE WAY DOWN 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH139 7
A very obscure deepfunk spin, unearthed by DJ ME BIG HAPPY on his NTS show & DANIEL MATHIS on his show "REACHIN' OUT" on WYXR, that has a timeless sound to it. Slow groover "TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT" on the B-side. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Clastyle/HOW CLOSE 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: ATH137 7
An early 80's electro funk meets boogie gem, backed by a remix on the B-side. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Marion Javius/WAITING IN THE WINGS 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: ATH133 7
Alongside the rough and ready 1978 funky soul/disco original on the B-side, thanks to our AOTN pals we have a more cleaned up modern edit with a crisp vocal on the mix by EAST COAST LOVE AFFAIR on the A-side! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Leonard Grandson/SANDS OF ZANZIBAR 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH132 7
Classy and soulful late 70's vibe from an artist who inexplicably failed to take off, even though he sounds much like STEVIE WONDER. Split into Parts 1 & 2 across two sides. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Race 'N' Rhythm/SPACE SAVER 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: ATH130 7
Recorded in 1982, this pair of singles from the 12-member jazz group out of Oakland took a more soulful turn with the ballad of the title track and the B-side "CANDYBAR SUPERSTAR" a galloping funk/soul/disco jam. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Ace In The Hole/WHAT ABOUT LOVE 7"
$15.00
Catalog #: ATH129 7
Rare as hens teeth, this soul gem out of rural Georgia features the melodic spacey floater of the title track, backed by the absolutely killer downtempo song "DREAM OF A LADY". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Ethel Agee/TRAVELING HOME 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH127V 7
Originally recorded in 1970, this unsung gospel soul gem by ETHEL AGEE and her two brothers REV. DOROSCO SCARBER and PRESTON SCARBER is downright magical. Backed by the uplifting gospel of "I LIKE TO RECOMMEND THE LORD". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Wendell Harrison/ROCKET LOVE 7"
$15.00
Catalog #: ATH126 7
A moody downtempo cover of STEVIE WONDER's sleeper hit from his "HOTTER THAN JULY" album gets an obscure cover by American jazz clarinetist and jazz saxophonist. B-side "NO TURNIN' BACK" is an uptempo soul jam. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
TL/GIVE IT UP 7"
$15.00
Catalog #: ATH123 7
Beyond rare modern soul from 1986 produced by WILLIE HARPE and performed by TOM LIPKINS (aka TL), the rollicking disco/soul of the title track is backed by slow jam "LET'S TALK IT OVER". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Antonio Castro/W.E.L.F.A.R.E. 7"
$15.00
Catalog #: ATH122 7
Latin music was abundant in his home as a Puerto Rican child growing up in Spanish Harlem, but he was also inspired by FRANK SINATRA, NAT KING COLE, DINAH WASHINGTON, and even Argentinean tango singers. A beautiful song about adversity is paired with a classic soul ballad. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
William Stuckey/EVERYTHING... 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH121 7
"EVERYTHING THAT'S GOOD IN LIFE" is a previously unreleased soul gem from the recently deceased artist, paired with an alternate 7" mix of "HOLD ME CLOSE". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
B.A.B./PARTY & GET ON DOWN 12"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH12003 9
The BIG APPLE BAND, aka BAB, gets a reissue on 12" single for the first time with a full length extended mix transferred direct from master tapes on the A-side. Includes the original from 1976 on the flip. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Fruit Band/IF YOU FEEL IT, SAY YEAH 12"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH12002 9
Two massive unreleased 12" disco bangers from the obscure Florida group THE FRUIT BAND! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Symbol 8/I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO... 12"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH12001A 9
ATHENS OF THE NORTH releases their first 12" single with a 7:30 full length Midtown Mix of "I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE" in all its disco soul glory! B-sides include "CALL ME" & an alternate version of the title track. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Trace Of Smoke/TREASURE MIND 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH120 7
A 70's masterpiece out of Austin, TX, this perfect fusion of classic soul & disco doesn't sell for less than 4 figures due to rarity, quality, and demand. Coveted by northern soul, rare disco, and modern soul DJ's equally translates to stratospheric demand. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Penny Goodwin/SLOW HOT WIND 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH119 7
TYLER THE CREATOR famously sampled her cover version on his song "HOT WIND BLOWS" from his 2021 album "CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST". Her NINA SIMONE-esque cover of the SERGIO MENDES recreation of HENRY MANCINI's "LUJON" song is breathtaking! "TOO SOON YOU'RE OLD" on the B-side. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
East Coast Love Affair/GET DOWN 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: ATH118 7
Taking the vocal from obscure Minneapolis lo-fi band QUIET STORM master tape (courtesy of NUMERO GROUP), the ATHENS OF THE NORTH in-house band builds a whole new deep disco 45 clocking in at over 7 minutes! B-side "CAN YOU DEAL" is a more uptempo boogie joint. (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)
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)
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)
Billy Bruner/THE T-U-L-S-A SONG 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH113 7
An 80's boogie/soul tribute to his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma is a totally cheeky earworm! The B-side "I WANT TO HOLD YOU" is an unreleased soul ballad from his archives. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Rivage/I NEED YOU BABY 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH112 7
This is 70's soul perfection, both the title track and B-side "ANSWER" previously unreleased on 45! Both appeared on the 2020 repress of their only album "SITTIN' ON IT". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Rivage/STRUNG OUT (ON YOUR LOVE) 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH111 7
An excellent flute build up at the start, a sense of urgency throughout, and a catchy chorus all add up to a highly sought after disco soul gem. On the flip is "ALL MY LOVE FOR YOU", a slice of classic soul. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Norfolk/YOU ARE MY BABY DOLL 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH110 7
NORFOLK (on the A-side) and MIDNIGHT LOVE (with the "MAMA'S BABY BOY" on the flip) were the late 80's bands of GORDON BANKS, most well known as the tour bass player for MARVIN GAYE in the 70's. Both tracks have a late 80's pop/soul sound distinctive for the era. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Earl Young/TAKE THEM IN PRAYER 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH109 7
Before forming his own group he sang background vocals for PATTI LABELLE's song "QUIET TIME" in 1978. Afterward he formed a small group and recorded this solitary single in 1983. The song is a gospel banger if ever there was one, backed by "LET HIM BE YOUR EVERYTHING". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Crystal Winds/LOVERS HOLIDAY 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH108 7
Both the title track and "LOVE AIN'T EASY" are smooth soul tracks, their first time ever on 45, lifted from the band's only album "FIRST FLIGHT" released in 1982. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Crystal Winds/SO SAD 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH107 7
Two classy, floaty 70's soul jams, taken from the group's "SOPHISTICATED SOUL" album. The key figures behind CRYSTAL WINDS were PAUL COLEMAN & M.C. BROWN, both alumni of the group RASPUTIN'S STASH. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
United Spiritual Singers/NOT A... 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH105 7
"NOT A MINUTE TOO LATE" is an insanely catchy slice of rare American gospel disco that is truly an earworm! B-side "SWEET SURRENDER" is a more traditional slice of soulful gospel balladry. (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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Gold/WHAT ABOUT THE CHILD 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH084 7
This 45 was a true deep funk rarity in the 2000's and just never turns up at all. On the flip we get some amazing spiritual soulfrom the unreleased tapes that sounds very ROTARY CONNECTION. Only 500 copies, with no repress. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Premonition/DON'T ACT LIKE A FOOL 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH083 7
A New York disco/soul/funk group you probably have never heard of gets a reissue of their rarest disco 45, flipped with an excellent mid-tempo floater. (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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Brief Encounter/WHERE WILL I GO 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH070 7
One of the most coveted unreleased low rider/soul ballads. A huge tune only released on a Japanese compilation 20 years ago (without the band's consent and with some channels missing). Here's the full track for the first time. B/w the disco gospel cut "ALWAYS". (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Teddy Pendergrass/BELIEVE IN LOVE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH069 7
This soul classic from 1993, never pressed on 7" before, includes the PHAT PHILI Mix on the A-side and the original LP version on the B-side. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Bobby Boyd/I LIKE WHAT YOU DO TO ME 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH068 7
Some dope mid 80s material from BOBBY BOYD. A boogie/proto house joint that works well on the dancefloor. B/w the proto house banger "GIRL LIKE YOU", a sick soulful number with a big swinging kick drum. Both cuts are proper club material. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Bill Brown/BIP BAM (PARTS 1 & 2) 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH067 7
A super rare BROWNSTONE release, less well known than label mate "EVERYDAY PEOPLE" but just as rare and collectible. Shuffling sunshine soul that's all about groove and feeling. Seriously funky. Limited to 500 copies only. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Bobby Boyd/LOVE GODDESS 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH066 7
"LOVE GODDESS" is a floaty driving disco soul number for both the Northern soul boys and the deep disco heads. On the flip we get "GOOD NEWS (TIRED OF BAD NEWS)" a classic horn driven funky soul cut. FYI: BOBBY was one of the founding members of the LAFAYETTE AFRO ROCK BAND. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Infinity/PARTY MAN 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH064 7
The 2nd licensed release from INFINITY, another disco funk crossover dance cut that flies under the radar, backed with a floaty disco banger on the flip. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Infinity/QUEEN OF MY UNIVERSE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH063 7
Top modern soul/disco spin that goes for big money, licensed from MOSES TRIBBEY himself. This is a disco funk banger leaning more toward the disco side. (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)
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)
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)
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!
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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)
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)
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.
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)
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)
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