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Kon/MESSIN 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: 003 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. The title track is a serious mid tempo dubby stepper showcasing some heavyweight grooves all over the map, while B-side "STOP (ROCK THE HOUSE)" steps up the pace with some straight up disco leaning badness. (STAR TIME)
Gabriels/LOVE AND HATE... EP 12"
$22.50
Catalog #: 0190296440663B 9
Acclaimed gospel singer JACOB LUSK, film director RYAN HOPE, & classically trained musician/soundtrack artist ARI BALOUZIAN are the unlikely trio of GABRIELS with a timeless take on vintage soul with a hint of altpop. "LOVE AND HATE IN A DIFFERENT TIME" is a 7-song EP. 2024 black vinyl repress!
Human Race/HUMAN RACE 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: 101 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Fully remastered reissue with replica artwork of rare double header funk 45 by Miami band HUMAN RACE from 1971, with B-side "GREY BOY". (GEM RECORDS)
Avani/DON'T U WORRY 12"
$1.50
Catalog #: 12DOME197 9
Wow. A bit of a departure for the DOME label (but a good one), this is a great R&B track to play at that Friday night party, instead of the Thursday neo-soul bash. Two different remixes, plus the album version, all of them great soulful dancefloor cuts.
Conya Doss/HERE WE GO AGAIN 12"
$1.50
Catalog #: 12DOME201 9
Brilliant nu soul singer CONYA DOSS releases her second single on DOME that really showcases her brilliant voice. Definitely a touch of MARY J BLIGE or LAURYN HILL. Excellent stuff, she's been making some noise recently and this single shows why. Brilliant! (DOME)
Don-E/SLOW 12"
$1.50
Catalog #: 12DOME206 9
First 12" taken from DON-E's new CD. A duet with newcomer LORNETTE FORD opens the 12" and then you get an ATOMIC DREAD REMIX. "ALL WE NEED" feats UK rapper GRIMM and "NO REASON" features fellow British soul sensation OMAR (DON-E just toured with OMAR as well). Smooth street soul.
Carleen Anderson/MY DOOR IS OPEN 12"
$1.50
Catalog #: 12DOME211 9
The former voice of the YOUNG DISCIPLES and BRAND NEW HEAVIES is firmly back in the soul scene with this outstanding new work. INCOGNITO horn players add an uplifting feel to the tracks. JOCELYN BROWN contributes guest vocals on one track as well. (DOME)
Incognito/STEP ASIDE REMIX 12"
$6.00
Catalog #: 12DOME226 9
Three cuts taken from their new "MORE TALES REMIXED" album. First up is the Philly strings disco makeover of "STEP ASIDE" by DIMITRI FROM PARIS and DJ MEME. Next comes a soulful house remix of "HAPPY PEOPLE" by MYSTERY & MATT EARLY, with "FREEDOM TO LOVE" getting a funky YAM WHO rework. (DOME)
Bill Withers/YOU GOT THE STUFF 12"
$19.50
Catalog #: 2310948AB 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. A wigged out, extended trip into deep space, this is not the "LOVELY DAY" of BILL WITHERS fame, especially when you reach the second half of this cosmic jam! Backed with the original 1978 COLUMBIA promo 12" version of slow jam "LOOK TO EACH OTHER FOR LOVE". 2023 repress....
Un-Cut/UN-CALCULATED SOME CD
$7.50
Catalog #: 2564604902 2
Available at a reduced price! Out of print CD from '03 done by dnb duo FUTURE CUT with vocalist JENNA G. "Swooning and soothing soulful" downtempo vocal cuts with "22nd century dnb workouts". Incls the hit "MIDNIGHT" and "FALLIN" --a great track that flopped. Highly recommended. (EMI UK)
Idris Muhammad/COULD HEAVEN EVER... 12"
$24.00
Catalog #: 3318P 9
"COULD HEAVEN EVER BE LIKE THIS" in its special 12" disco mix clocking in at over 8 minutes, plus the B-side cuts "TASTY CAKES" & "TURN THIS MUTHA OUT". Limited 180g vinyl reissue gems. Sold out on pre-order for Record Store Day 2017, now repressed! (KUDU)
Robert Mitchell 3io/EMBRACE CD
$18.00
Catalog #: 3IOCD001 2
Award winning pianist, composer, arranger who has worked with GREG OSBY, COURTNEY PINE, JHELISA ANDERSON, and IG CULTURE returns with a stunning new 10 track album on his own label 3IO RECORDS. His trio featues bassist TOM MASON & drummer RICHARD SPAVEN. Early support from GILLES PETERSON.
Flowriders/STARCRAFT CD
$16.50
Catalog #: 4LUX003CD 2
Excellent new full length from up and coming soulful nujazz/broken beat band, FLOWRIDERS. Focusing on the bands live chops and superb vocals but not ignoring floor rocking programmed broken beats. Support for their 12" releases has come from JAZZANOVA, GILLES, MR. SCRUFF and more. (4 LUX)
Flowriders/LIMITED 4 TRACK SAMPLER 12"
$12.00
Catalog #: 4LUX018 9
Sweet nu-jazz for 2005. A limited 4 track teaser for the forthcoming full length of the band FLOWRIDERS. An organic soulful nu-jazz group six members deep with female vocal pressure, live jazzy grooves, and smooth nu-jazz and broken beats. Out on 4LUX, GERD's label. Just a handful available.
Delgui/LET THE MUSIC PLAY 12"
$12.00
Catalog #: 4LUX024 9
After their remix from CHARLES WEBSTER on CLONE, DELGUI returns to 4LUX with this single featuring DNB chanteuse JENNA G, best know for her work w/ MARCUS INTALEX. "LET THE MUSIC PLAY" is sheer synth-y, broken beat party madness while "ODYSSEY" on the flip is a lush, mellow instrumental.
Daru & Reggie B/FUTURE MUSIC CD
$13.50
Catalog #: 4LUXW001CD 2
The debut album release on 4LUX WHITE, an imprint dedicated to soulful beats, hip hop and leftfield electronica. SLUM VILLAGE drummer DARU teams with singer/songwriter REGGIE B on this album of hip hop soul mixed with nujazz/downtempo beats. For fans of AMP FIDDLER. Incls bonus GERD remix.
OlivierDaySoul/SOUL4U 12"
$7.50
Catalog #: 4LUXW002 9
Singer/songwriter OLIVIERDAYSOUL hails from DC & from the school of KEV BROWN (DJ JAZZY JEFF & ERIC ROBERSON). Produced by ODDISSEE (producer for TALIB KWELI & LITTLE BROTHER) "SOUL4U" is a wobbly based hip-hop soul stunner thats accompanied by 3 other tracks of equal quality. (4LUX WHITE)
Gabriels/LOVE AND HATE IN A... 7"
$21.00
Catalog #: 5060202596133 9
The standout title track and lead single from their first EP "LOVE AND HATE IN A DIFFERENT TIME" gets a special 7" release, featuring a true gem on the B-side: previously unreleased song "SPANISH HARLEM" recorded live at the BBC MAIDA VALE studios for a GILLES PETERSON show! (ATLAS / PARLOPHONE)
Gabriels/LOVE.. (GREG WILSON REMIX) 12"
$22.50
Catalog #: 5060202597178 9
Previously unreleased remix of the 2021 breakthrough single "LOVE & HATE IN A DIFFERENT TIME" from the critically acclaimed modern soul trio, with GREG WILSON & CHE giving a full nu disco makeover plus a wigged out extended mix and an acapella for good measure! (ATLAS/PARLOPHONE)
Gabriels/ANGELS... (P WOOLFORD RMX) 12"
$24.00
Catalog #: 5060202597185 9
The standout title track from the modern soul trio's 2022 debut album "ANGELS & QUEENS" gets an absolutely euphoric house remix from Grammy nominated DJ/producer PAUL WOOLFORD. Also includes the subdued and soulful original and a radio edit of WOOLFORD's remix. (ATLAS / PARLOPHONE)
Gabriels/LOVE & HATE (X-PRESS 2 RMX) 12"
$22.50
Catalog #: 5060202597338 9
The now classic modern soul anthem "LOVE & HATE IN A DIFFERENT TIME" gets a new pair of remixes from veteran club act X-PRESS 2, whose dub remix is particularly impressive. The B-side features the KERRI CHANDLER vocal & dub remixes from a now out of print previous remix single. (ATLAS/PARLOPHONE)
Gabriels/BLOODLINE EP 12"
$22.50
Catalog #: 5060202597345 9
Originally a 2022 UK Record Store Day release, these 4 gorgeous modern soul cuts do not appear anywhere else on vinyl than this single. Lead singer JACOB LUSK's instantly recognizable vocal has won widespread acclaim and praise with its distinctive tone. 2024 black vinyl repress. (PARLOPHONE)
Nichelle Nichols/KNOW WHAT I MEAN 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: 510131P 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Most famous in her "STAR TREK" role as Lieutenant Uhura, NICHELE NICHOLS was also a singer. "KNOW WHAT I MEAN" & "WHY DON'T YOU DO RIGHT?" get a 7" repressing, since original copies command more than 250 GBP! (EPIC)
Shuggie Otis/STRAWBERRY LETTER 23 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: 510798P 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Famously covered by THE BROTHERS JOHNSON,"STRAWBERRY LETTER 23" is an instantly recognizable masterpiece of psychedelic soul. The B-side "ICE COLD DAYDREAM" is a funk bomb full of bouncing organs & squelching wah wah guitars. (EPIC)
Jon Lucien/LADY LOVE 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: 7PR65001 7
Originally released in 1973, this pair of bossa nova inspired soul cuts, with B-side "LOVE EVERLASTING", are taken from his album "RASHIDA" which commands top prices online. Remastered, official reissue. (RCA)
Isley Brothers/FOOTSTEPS IN THE DARK 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: 7PR65006 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. "FOOTSTEPS IN THE DARK, PARTS 1 & 2" is a much loved and often sampled slice of slowed down funk, famously sampled by ICE CUBE. B-side "BETWEEN THE SHEETS" was similarly sampled by hip hop icon NOTORIOUS B.I.G. Fully remastered and reissued! (EPIC)
Various/MODERN SOUL 7 x 7" BOXSET
$112.50
Catalog #: 7X7SMS002P 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. The 2nd edition in THE SELECTOR SERIES is a 7 x 7" box set unearthed from the vaults of SONY MUSIC, featuring 14 remastered modern soul tracks. Compiled by IAN DEWHIRST of MASTERCUTS fame, this is limited to 500 copies, hand-numbered, with booklet, & branded 7" adaptor.
Shuggie Otis/INSPIRATION INFORMATION 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: 850054P 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. "INSPIRATION INFORMATION" & B-side "AH UH MI HED" are a pair of luscious soul/folk/psychedelic funk crossover jams, now remastered and reissued 45 years after their first release. (EPIC)
Mark Ronson/BIKE SONG (MAJOR LAZER) 12"
$9.00
Catalog #: 88697786521 9
Warehouse find! Classic single from his "RECORD COLLECTION album, a perky little 60's AM radio type of tune with vocals courtesy of KYLE FALCONER. This little psychedelic pop tune features SPANK ROCK and comes with a remix from MAJOR LAZER and LIL SILVA. (COLUMBIA)
Joe/WHAT IF A WOMAN (2-STEP REMIX) 12"
$10.50
Catalog #: 9253960 9
Finshed copies of this cut from his most recent album "BETTER DAYS". The SMOOTH 5 remix is stylish UK garage. Also included is an R&B ALLSTAR remix featuring MR. CHEEKS. Also includes the ALLSTAR instrumental & the original album version.
Various/HOT AS HEL! EP 12"
$10.50
Catalog #: 925HEL02 9
3 exclusive tracks never before released from the forthcoming CD comp "HOT AS HEL!" compiling the best of the Helsinki, Finland club jazz and soul scene. Includes "NATURE GIRL" by PRESENT SENSE ft. TUOMO, "SPARED YOUR KISS" by KATRINA, and "ALL YOU GIVE" by J-CITY. (NINE2FIVE)
Various/LOST IN SOUND LP
$37.50
Catalog #: 9423277501 9
South Florida music company ESSENTIAL MEDIA GROUP presents a 10-song collection of rare soul and funk essentials, including music by CHYVONNE SCOTT, GLORIA BARNES, MANTECA, NAT PHILLIPS, THE CHOSEN FEW, LUIS SANTI, LEE MOSES, TYRONE BARKLEY, and more. (PERPETUAL)
Wayne Ford/DANCE TO THE BEAT... 12"
$13.50
Catalog #: 99 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. "DANCE TO THE BEAT FREAKOUT" is over 13 minutes of disco madness, though we know next to nothing about who made this record! B-side "THE BEST THING IN MY LIFE" is a slow-burning soul ballad. (QUEEN CONSTANCE)
Silk/SOMETHIN' 'BOUT THE WAY-LNTG RX 12"
$22.50
Catalog #: ABEE6502 9
An unreleased soul cut from the PHILLY INTERNATIONAL stars, best known for their 70's hit "I CAN'T STOP (TURNING YOU ON)" sampled by LF SYSTEM for their massive UK hit "AFRAID TO FEEL", gets an official release, alongside a fantastic disco revamp from LATE NITE TUFF GUY! (A's AND BEES)
Various/ABSTRACT BLUE SAMPLER 12"
$7.50
Catalog #: ABR12 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Sampler 12" with 4 cuts from ABSTRACT BLUE's excellent label compilation of future soul. Tracks include include BREAK REFORM's "AND I (YAM WHO? REWORK)", KAMARA "WE AS ONE", LOW BUDGET SOUL "YOU ARE THE ONE" and BREAK REFORM's REMIX of ALISON EVELYN "FOUND A NEW THING" (neo...
Break Reform/NEW PERSPECTIVES:REMIX CD
$10.50
Catalog #: ABRCD02 2
One of our all time favorite groups, BREAK REFORM, drop an album of remixes and unreleased tracks. Blending funky hip hop styled beats, jazzy samples and NANAR's unique and beautiful vocals. Stunning! (ABSTRACT BLUE)
Various/ABSTRACT BLUE RECORDINGS CD
$13.50
Catalog #: ABRCD03 2
A killer set of 12 downtempo (vox & instr) tracks from BREAK REFORM and friends.Many of the tracks are prev unreleased or were previously 12" only. Includes the stunning YAM WHO? remix of BREAK REFORM's "AND I" and DOMU's remix of "WAITING". Liner notes from SNC's DOM SERVINI. Essential. Get it.
Break Reform/FRACTURES LTD. ED. DCD
$15.00
Catalog #: ABRCD05 2
Re-Release with bonus CD. With their original 12"s long since out of print this is the best way to snag all their previous releases. 14 tracks. For fans of vocal downtempo in the style of PORTISHEAD, LAMB, etc. Bonus CD includes unreleased tracks and mixes.
Break Reform/NEW PERSPECTIVES:REMIX DLP
$15.00
Catalog #: ABRLP02 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Limited edition DJ friendly double vinyl.
Various/CHIN CHIN PRESENTS 12"
$12.00
Catalog #: AC2045 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Limited ed 4 track EP from the CHIN CHIN boys in Gemmany feat BOOKALOX's SERGE GAINBOURG groovy mod-bossa-funk cover, a rhodes heavy uptempo number by SAMP BROTHERS, plus 2 cuts from Californian jazz diva BRENDA BOYKIN, a samba salsoul house style cut and a smooth funky soul...
Men Of North Country/MAN OF NORTH 7"
$7.50
Catalog #: AJX233S 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Debut for ISRAELI Northen Soul act on ACID JAZZ, who show influences as diverse as THE JAM, ORANGE JUICE, GLORIA JONES and even BAUHAUS. Two exceptional three minute soul nuggets from this exciting seven piece - who sport a top brass section and a driving drumbeat that...
Galliano/FREDERIC LIES STILL 7"
$10.50
Catalog #: AJX295S 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. ACID JAZZ silver jubilee release in label sleeve, this was the first ever 45 released on the label. GALLIANO's sound defined the feel of the time, a jazzy beat poet backed by funky grooves produced by CHRIS BANGS. B side is "LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL" featurng the QUIET BOYS.
Freeman & Piller/JAZZ ON THE.. V2 DLP
$36.00
Catalog #: AJX2LP503 1
ACID JAZZ issues a second volume of essential jazz/soul tunes handpcked by label head EDDIE PILLER and actor MARTIN FREEMAN. Twenty tracks including GEORGE BENSON, NICOLA CONTE, CHET BAKER, HORACE SILVER, GENE AMMONS, NINA SIMONE, DUKE PEARSON, JAZZ CRUSADERS, ROY AYERS, CHARLES EARLAND and more!
Rick Hickman/TIME IS LONG (1982) 7"
$15.00
Catalog #: AJX572S 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. ACID JAZZ reissues a long lost private press classic from Michigan blues & soul guitarist who was "re-discovered" by digger-connoisseur DES CRIDLAND. EDDIE PILLAR played the song on his radio show and the response was huge! For fans of sun kissed soft / yacht rock and 80s...
Various/DIG THE NEW BREED CD
$10.50
Catalog #: AJXCD223 2
ACID JAZZ celebrates 21 years w/ a cool comp of recent singles, diverse trx ala the TOTALLY WIRED days! Northern soul from PAUL WELLER, THIRD DEGREE's ver of DUFFY's "MERCY", a mod "SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT" by PLEASURE BEACH, + STEVE MARRIOTT, LORD LARGE, ANDY LEWIS, PPO, TWISTED TONGUE. 16 tracks.
Various/TOTALLY WIRED 21 CD
$18.00
Catalog #: AJXCD239 2
Originally compiled for ACID JAZZ's 21st anniversary, this limited edition CD is available again. 14 tracks of new and old sounds from FILTHY SIX, GRAHAM DEE CONNECTION, ANDY LEWIS, FAMILY TREE, LOS AFRICANOS and more. Unreleased acetates, new remixes, and unreleased tracks galore.
Jasmine Kara/BLUES AIN'T NOTHING CD
$18.00
Catalog #: AJXCD270 2
Debut album on ACID JAZZ, produced by the legendary MARSHALL CHESS of CHESS RECORDS! A 15 track tribute to the legendary label, with dirty blues, soul, and Northern dancefloor gems including the debut single "AIN'T NO MORE ROOM". Huge BBC press, a must for fans of SHARON JONES, AMY WINEHOUSE, etc.
Kenny Bernard & The Wranglers/LIVE'65 LP
$19.50
Catalog #: AJXLP237 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. ACID JAZZ's RARE MOD series continues with an incredible 1965 live set from one of the best black soul singers working the 6Os Mod circuit (ala GENO WASHINGTON & THE RAM JAM BAND).An acetate from the gig recently turned up in a flea market, and after KENNY's ok this gem...
Lamont Butler/IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE LP
$27.00
Catalog #: AJXLP502 1
ACID JAZZ reissue of this holy grail jazz/soul/funk/gospel album from 1981, eight tracks of raw lo-fi grooves that have made this popular with varied record collectors over the years. First ever official reissue with original artwork intact. Essential!
Raphael Munnings/OPPORTUNITY KNOCKIN 7"
$12.00
Catalog #: ALSTON4610 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Famous as the band leader of Bahamian funk legends THE BEGINNING OF THE END, he was also a formidable solo artist. The breezy, horn-infused funk of 1972 on the title track is backed by the equally addictive "SLEEP ON, DREAM ON", an uptempo slice of wah wah driven soul. Legit...
Lahun/SLOW LOVE EP 12"
$13.50
Catalog #: AMB1602 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Brand new signing to R&S RECORDS sub-label APOLLO that oozes with electronic soul. The title track features SARA GARVEY on vocals against dreamy, shuffling sunset beats. "MYSTIC JAM HANDS" calls in JD73 on Rhodes & synths. B-sides "SIRIUSLY" & "NANA CHAN" up the tempo....
Proh Mic/RHYTHM FOR DAYS CD
$13.50
Catalog #: AN059 2
The official debut & much anticipated album from producer PROH MIC. Serious funk, boogie groove. It's DILLA meets DAM FUNK meets JAM & LEWIS and beyond with guest vocals & production from GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW, VITAMIN D, UNCLE IMANI of PHARCYDE, PAOLO JEAN, COULTRAIN & more. Back in stock!
Smith & Blackspade/LOOK AROUND 7"
$7.50
Catalog #: AN060 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Limited ed 7" featuring 2 of the standout cuts from KENAUTIS SMITH & BLACKSPADE's "MOTIVATIONAL" CD. A-side is a melodic soul cut with DEMETRIUS UPCHURCH and ARI LOURDES b/w the bangin' hip hop anthem "MARCH MADNESS" that also features Chicago vocalist ARI LOURDES. (ALL...
Smith & Blackspade/MOTIVATIONAL TOOL CD
$13.50
Catalog #: AN061 2
KENAUTIS SMITH teams up with the multi-talented BLACKSPADE of the HAWTHORNE HEADHUNTERS for a hip hop album that seamlessly mixes live instrumentation with dirty soul samples. SPADE provides the vocals while KENAUTIS handles most of the production. 14 tracks. Out on Chicago's ALL NATURAL INC. label.
Proh Mic/RHYTHM FOR DAYS 2.0 12"
$12.00
Catalog #: AN064 9
5 song EP of remixes, reworks and instrumentals of tracks from his debut album "RHYTHM FOR DAYS" released a few years back. A mix of funky r&b, rap and electro. The highlight here might be the remix of "TURN IT OVER" done by TONY OZIER. Also includes "EASY LOVIN U" and "SLEEP IN GIRL".
Beverly McKay/SAY IT WITH FEELING 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: AOE031 7
ATHENS OF THE NORTH presents a pair from the OLD TOWN vaults, with the title track a great midtempo soul cut. But the real magic happens with the B-side "CONSCIENCE", a haunting mid-tempo off-kilter number that is memorable in the extreme. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
People In The News/COLOR ME 7"
$15.00
Catalog #: AOE035 7
Killer double bill of deep funk classics from Indiana's very obscure KNAP TOWN RECORDS from 1970. While the A-side is better known, the B-side "MISTY SHADE OF FUNK" has an intriguing instrumental funk vibe. Limited to 500 copies, no repress! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
East Coast Love Affair/WITHOUT YOU 12"
$16.50
Catalog #: AOTN12016 9
The 2nd 12" single from the ATHENS OF THE NORTH in house band opens with a house music cut featuring a vocal from AVELINO PITTS of the band GOLD and Edinburgh singer LUCY ROSS. B-side "COME OUT OF THE SANDBOX" is an extended mix of a gospel song by MARY LOVE. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Milton Wright/COMPLETE FRIENDS CD
$16.50
Catalog #: AOTNCD001 2
ATHENS OF THE NORTH is proud to present the stunning alternative version of the now classic Miami soul album "FRIENDS & BUDDIES". An honest, stunningly soulful style like MARVIN GAYE, but it's stripped down & folky too in a TERRY CALLIER way. 18 tracks, also inc 2nd version released on T.K. DISCO.
La Mont Zeno Theatre/BLACK FAIRY CD
$16.50
Catalog #: AOTNCD004 2
The soundtrack to a 1974 jazz funk musical for children that celebrated black culture and history. Includes spoken word segments from the play, as well as music featuring several great musicians such as CHICO FREEMAN, ANTHONY LLORENS, & JERRY "JAMI" JOHNSON. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Rasputin's Stash/HIDDEN STASH CD
$16.50
Catalog #: AOTNCD006 2
This is an unreleased 3rd album recovered from tapes stolen in the 70's. This underground Chicago soul band, known initially as THE FANTASTIC EPICS, gets a new light shined on this lost album, with the blessing of band member PAUL COLEMAN. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Fruit Band/FRUIT CD
$10.50
Catalog #: AOTNCD007 2
THE FRUIT BAND's fleeting existence was recently revealed by the discovery of their sole 1978 single "SAY IT". After some research, a complete album was unearthed of the group's stylish, dancefloor-smashing funk and deep disco. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Penny Goodwin/PORTRAIT OF A GEMINI CD
$16.50
Catalog #: AOTNCD008 2
An unsung queen of jazz, this Midwestern girl would later sing at Caesar's Palace in Vegas. But she only recorded one album, a mixture of originals & covers of MARVIN GAYE & GIL SCOTT-HERON. Jazz guitar legend PHIL UPCHURCH & members of the CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCH are featured. CD only.
Junior Mendes/COPACABANA SADIA CD
$10.50
Catalog #: AOTNCD015 2
LUIZ MENDES JR was a ubiquitous figure in the Brazilian soul/funk scene of the 70's and early 80's, contributing to releases by artists such as BANDA BLACK RIO, TIM MARIA, & SANDRA DE SA. His only solo album has been off the radar for over 35 years until this official reissue. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Various/DISCO WITH A FEELING DLP
$37.50
Catalog #: AOTNLP021 1
Compiled by DAVID HAFFNER, responsible for helping license many of the rare disco 45's on the label, this "introduction to the heart & soul of independent disco" gathers some of his favorites into a 16-song compilation of dance floor fire! Now repressed for 2024! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
James McKenzie/AND THE MCKENZIE BROS LP
$30.00
Catalog #: AOTNLP022 1
Folk, soul, soft rock... or all of the above. This collection of 6 solo cuts from JAMES McKENZIE's 70's private press LP "I'VE GOT TO GO", plus 5 songs from "NEW TRICK" by THE McKENZIE BROTHERS (aka brothers James & John) are for connoisseurs of fine soul. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Bobby Boyd/SELF-TITLED LP
$30.00
Catalog #: AOTNLP025 1
Originally released in 1976 on the obscure label TIGER LILY, his album includes songs produced by his life-long mentor GEORGE BENSON. Previously he was affiliated with backing band members that would go on to form THE LAFAYETTE AFRO ROCK BAND. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Nathan Bartell/NATHAN BARTELL LP
$30.00
Catalog #: AOTNLP035 1
A contemporary gospel performer with a lengthy back story of his time touring the South and performing as a soul singer during the 80's, the Georgia native only released this one soul full-length before being born again and committing to gospel. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Premonitions/PREMONITIONS LP
$30.00
Catalog #: AOTNLP039 1
This 14-song LP includes tracks from a pair of 70's soul 45's plus the best songs from the schizophrenic and wonderful super rare LP from MELVIN MILLER and FINLEY MARTIN's band. Deep funk, deep soul, disco, and more can be found on this seriously excellent listen. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Various/LEON GARDNER'S IGLOO RECORDS LP
$30.00
Catalog #: AOTNLP043 1
Dancer and B3 Hammond player LEON GARDNER moved from Texas to LA in the mid 60's and set up his label IGLOO RECORDS soon after. Never as commercially successful as he had hoped, there are many unsung soul gems to be found, with 9 out of the 13 songs by GARDNER himself. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Coast To Coast Band/COAST TO COAST LP
$30.00
Catalog #: AOTNLP045 1
An unreleased magical modern soul album from the early 80's, from a band consisting of an unsung group of disparate NYC musicians. Most distinctive among them was BEN IVERSON, a big name in 50s/60s doo wop/soul circles. It's hard to believe this was never released! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Arthur Ponder/THE PRINCE OF GEORGIA.. LP
$30.00
Catalog #: AOTNLP049 1
"THE PRINCE OF GEORGIA SOUL" collects mostly the 80's modern soul output of this underrated singer, both solo and with local Macon, Georgia group SIDE SHOW. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Ike Noble/LOOK A LITTLE HIGHER LP
$30.00
Catalog #: AOTNLP057 1
Perhaps the best soul/funk album ever released by ATHENS OF THE NORTH, this collection of mostly unreleased tracks recorded in the late 60's by the Arkansas group IKE NOBLE & THE UPTIGHTS sounds like a long lost album that everyone should know about! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Various/JUST A TOUCH DLP
$37.50
Catalog #: AOTNLP063 1
SAM DON, the man who curated the two critically acclaimed volumes of the lovers rock compilations "FOR THE LOVE OF YOU", now turns his attentions on the UK underground soul scene with a 12-song album of lesser known artists. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Various/FOR THE LOVE OF YOU VOL 2.1 DLP
$37.50
Catalog #: AOTNLP064 1
After some licensing issues with a SONIA song, this wildly successful comp of lovers rock covers of R&B songs is now repressed with a replacement song "DON'T LOOK ANY FURTHER" by BYRON WALKER & SANDRA EDWARDS on version 2.1! Gorgeous reggae soul is just what you need... (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Kyle Hall & Steven Julien/CROWN EP 12"
$30.00
Catalog #: APRONEVIL03 9
The duo's first EP together in 10 years, having formerly recorded under the FUNKINEVIL alias, features five original tracks of deep electronic soul, plus a pair of remixes by DAM-FUNK and REGGIE B! Also features vocals by JAMES MASSIAH. (APRON)
Tyren/BEAUTIFL DAYE CD
$7.50
Catalog #: ARTCD1401 2
An album of neo soul from Brooklyn singer/poet TYREN joined here by CRAIG KNIGHT (singer/producer) & E JOAQUIN (former producer for AKYNELE). Very much in the vein of OMAR or a male DANA BRYANT. RELISTED.
Rebel Clique/STILL CURIOUS CD
$9.00
Catalog #: AS050 2
Second album from hip hop hybrid REBEL CLIQUE featuring soulful vocals from AMLESET SOLOMUN on top of the experimental beats and production of FAT JON. If you like FAT JON'S hip hop style, you may like this more soulful aspect. Slick and varied, and a nice follow-up to the "UNIQUE CONNECTION" album.
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)
Ashanti/REMIXES DLP
$13.50
Catalog #: ASH01 1
Unreleased and hard to find remixes coming from the MURDER INC camp. Incls the NEPTUNES remix of "FOOLISH".10 tracks in all.
Bill Grace/CHANCES GO ROUND 7"
$21.00
Catalog #: ASM406 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. The title track is an incredible synthesized disco nugget from 1979 that now commands a cripplingly expensive price tag that tops out at nearly $1,000! (ASP)
Nicole Willis/KEEP REACHIN UP REMIXED CD
$18.00
Catalog #: ATC012CD 2
Hot new collection of remixes taken from the recent album by NICOLE WILLIS & THE SOUL INVESTIGATORS. Spanky new remixes of tracks from "KEEP REACHIN' UP", one of THE nu soul releases of the moment, with reworks coming from MR SCRUFF, SIMBAD, LACK OF AFRO, BLACKBEARD, ELIZABETH SHEPHERD, & more.
Chuck Brimley/ST. ELMO'S FIRE 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH081 7
The Milwaukee artist's cover of the MICHAEL FRANK classic is an extremely hard to find record, even in his own city! Includes a B-side instrumental as well. (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)
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)
William Stuckey/THE FIRST TIME 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH114 7
A beautifully uplifting slow jam from the recently deceased soul singer gets a welcome reissue, alongside an instruemntal version on the flip. (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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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)
Coast To Coast/LOVE IS THE SAME 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH176 7
The A-side is an amazing floaty modern soul/disco gem out of late 70's Queens/NYC, backed by a more disco-oriented instrumental version. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
Lee Tracy & Isaac Manning/FOXY LADY 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: ATH178 7
Unreleased lo-fi goodness (think MONEY MARK) from the duo's back catalog with additional drum work in the studio from AOTN in-house band EAST COAST LOVE AFFAIR. Flipped with LP favorite "JESUS GOING TO CLEAN HOUSE". Limited to 500 copies, with pic sleeve. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
James Alexander Bright/FALL FOR YOU 7"
$16.50
Catalog #: ATH181 7
Following a pair of albums on K7 and the 2023 "MIRAGE IN THE MOJAVE" (an LP of FLYING MOJITO BROS reworking songs from BRIGHT), we get the first taste of new music from this underrated indie soul artist on a 45 ahead of a new album coming in 2024 on AOTN! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
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