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L.J. Reynolds/L.J. REYNOLDS-TRAVELIN CD
$18.00
Catalog #: EXP2CD15 2
Remastered from the original master tapes from the vaults of the iconic CAPITOL building, now available on CD for the first time. Two early 80s souls gems that include "KEY TO THE WORLD", "TRAVELIN'" and "SAY YOU WILL". Includes production by RONNIE McNEIR. A must for fans of THE DRAMATICS!
Lack Of Afro/PRESS ON CD
$18.00
Catalog #: FSRCD034 2
The man touted as the "next QUANTIC" drops his debut album of heavy funk and soul on FREESTYLE. Sweet! Having already turned ears with his "WAIT A MINUTE" and "RODERIGO" singles, "PRESS ON" continues to show LOA's love of heavy funk and deep soul, and includes a great ARCTIC MONKEYS cover too!
Leon Ware/ROCKIN' YOU & SELF TITLED CD
$18.00
Catalog #: EXP2CD43 2
Detroit singer, songwriter, and producer who worked with the ISLEY BROTHERS MICHAEL JACKSON, and MARVIN GAYE at MOTOWN recorded these two timeless soul jazz albums at the beginning of the 80s, now on one CD from EXPANSION. Inc "WHY I CAME TO CALI","SOMEWHERE","LOST IN LOVE WITHOUT YOU". 18 tracks.
Liberators/LIBERATORS CD
$18.00
Catalog #: RKX035 2
Sydney-based afro-funk crew's debut 10 track album on RECORD KICKS. Already getting airplay from GILES PETERSON, plus their liner notes are penned by ANTIBALAS frontman AMAYO, this record is totally AFRICA 70, full of heavy guitars, percussion, horns, and guest vocals from Ghanaian born AFRO MOSES.
Link Wray & The Wraymen/SELF TITLED LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOS741H 1
DOL reissues the 1960 classic from manic guitarist LINK WRAY, originally released on EPIC/SONY. Twelve tracks of raw bluesy early rock and roll including "CAROLINE", "SLINKY", "RIGHT TURN", "DIXIE DOODLE", "RAMBLE", "RAW HIDE", "RADAR", "STUDIO BLUES", "COMANCHE" and many more. 180g wax.
Link Wray/ORIG 1958 CADENCE SESSIONS LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOS685H 1
DOL reissues the original album LINK WRAY offered to CADENCE in the wake of his groundbreaking debut 1958 hit "RUMBLE". At the time his "street" image was sharply at odds with the label's formality, and everyone at the time was talking about "new" threats to the morals of American youth!
Little Richard/HERE'S LITTLE (180g) LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOS629H 1
DOL reissues the 1957 debut album originally released on SPECIALTY, he was riding high with six TOP 40 hits the previous year, many appearing here. 12 tracks including "TUTTI FRUTTI", "SLIPIN' AND SLIDIN'","LONG TALL SALLY" "JENNY JENNY", "BABY", and "SHE'S GOT IT". Exact reproduction.
Little Richard/THE FABULOUS (180g) LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOS663H 1
DOL reissues RICHARD's third from 1957, an album that marked the end of his rock and roll period. Released 17 months after he left SPECIALTY RECORDS, he returned to religion and turned his back on the music that made him famous. 13 tracks including "KANSAS CITY", "WONDERIN" & "ALL NIGHT LONG".
Los Africanos/LOS AFRICANOS CD
$18.00
Catalog #: AJXCD221 2
After 30 years of being shelved, this mid-70's NUYORICAN funk masterpiece sees light of day! Feat OCHO's CHICO MENDOZA, vibes guru LOUIS RAMIREZ, FANIA's BARRY ROGERS, ALEGRE's MAURIO SMITH, plus superstars WILLIE TORRES, JIMMY SABATER, & JOEY PASTRANA. Funky covers & origs - 7 cuts. (ACID JAZZ)
Lost Generation/YOUNG, TOUGH AND... LP
$18.00
Catalog #: BL754178 1
"YOUNG, TOUGH AND TERRIBLE", originally released in 1972 on BRUNSWICK, is a 10 song underground classic from one of the most compelling harmony soul groups to ever hail from Chicago! Includes covers of AL GREEN and ASHORD & SIMPSON. Remastered & repressed! (BRUNSWICK)
Main Ingredient/EUPHRATES-AFRODISIAC CD
$18.00
Catalog #: EXP2CD20 2
EXPANSION releases two fantastic early 70's albums on CD for the first time. "AFRODISIAC" was released in 1973 and has become a firm favorite with fans, virtually establishing the "quiet storm". "EUPHRATES RIVER" was more of a commercial success including their biggest hits inc "LOOKS LIKE RAIN".
Main Ingredient/ROLLING & MUSIC MAX CD
$18.00
Catalog #: EXP2CD32 2
EXPANSION releases these 2 classic LPs on CD for the first time! "ROLLING DOWN A MOUNTAINSIDE" was released in 1975, CUBA GOODING's vocals and the band's musicianship made this one of their best. "MUSIC "MAXIMUS" from 1976 has been much sampled by DMZ, JAY Z, and LITTLE BROTHER. 19 amazing tracks.
Main Ingredient/SHAME.. & I ONLY... CD
$18.00
Catalog #: EXP2CD01 2
2 classic albums from THE MAIN INGREDIENT - "SHAME ON THE WORLD" & "I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU - gathered onto one handy compendium by the good folks at EXPANSION.
Mandrill/COMPOSITE TRUTH & JUST OUT CD
$18.00
Catalog #: CDSBPJ49 2
Two classic 70s funk albums on one CD, these 17 tracks have been sampled by ERIC B, METHOD MAN, NAS, DE LA SOUL, JUNGLE BROTHERS, P.E. and more! Both were recorded in 1973, "COMPOSITE TRUTH" was their commercial high point reaching BILLBOARD Top 30. "JUST OUTSIDE" is a brassy funky good time!
Mandrill/NEW WORLDS & GETTING IN... CD
$18.00
Catalog #: CDSBPJ38 2
One of the greatest funk bands of all time, their early 70's sound was very unique. The two albums compiled here, "NEW WORLDS" from 1978 & "GETTING IN THE MOOD" from 1980, have a more soulful sound to their earlier albums. Contains the modern soul dancer "TOO LATE". (SOUL BROTHER)
Manteca/TREMENDO BOOGALOO CD
$18.00
Catalog #: FSRCD020 2
MANTECA are next up in FREESTYLE's current run of hot aklbum releases. "TREMENDO BOOGALOO" centers on the vocal talents of MARTHA ACOSTA, who's sultry Latin tones are backed by flowing Latin vibes that draw more from the roots of Latin music, whilst keeping the grooves modern and fresh.
Marc Sadane/ONE WAY LOVE & EXCITING CD
$18.00
Catalog #: EXP2CD35 2
Georgia singer/songwriter who was taken to WARNER BROTHERS in the late 70s by producers MTUME & LUCAS, created these two album of lavish soul music that include the hits "ONE WAY LOVE AFFAIR" and "ONE MINUTE FROM LOVE". 19 tracks remastered from original tapes, first time on CD. (EXPANSION)
Mark Colby/SERPENTINE FIRE & ONE GOOD CD
$18.00
Catalog #: EXP2CD45 2
MARK COLBY was a New York sax player who worked on sessions with the WILSON PICKET and the BEE GEES, arriving at the legendary TAPPAN ZEE label in the late 70s to cut these two classic early jazz-fusion masterpieces. On CD for the first time, inc the rare groove classic "PIECE OF MIND". (EXPANSION)
Mark Murphy/JAZZ SINGER ANTHOLOGY CD
$18.00
Catalog #: CDSBPJ50 2
Fantasic anthology album (1973-1991) from NYC jazz singer who was known for his use of vocalese and improvisations with both melody and lyrics. Had a 90's rebirth in the acid-jazz & hip hop world through collaborations with UNITED FUTURE ORGANAZATION. 17 great pop/jazz standards. (SOUL BROTHER)
Marva Whitney/I AM WHAT I AM CD
$18.00
Catalog #: FSRCD025 2
Soul legend, MARVA WHITNEY, with a brand new album for the FREESTYLE label. "I AM WHAT I AM" is an all-new set of material from "Soul Sister #1", all done in the style of her classic "IT'S MY THING" - punchy, raw, and super funky - and includes her take on "GIVE IT UP OR TURN IT LOOSE" too!
Mascara/SEE YOU IN L.A. CD
$18.00
Catalog #: EXCDM33 2
First time CD release for rare recording sessions featuring an early LUTHER VANDROSS on back up vocals.
Mass Production/WELCOME & BELIEVE DCD
$18.00
Catalog #: EXP2CD31 2
MASS PRODUCTION was a 70s/80s funk and soul band from Virginia who released 8 albums on COTILLION, "WELCOME TO MY WORLD and "BELIEVE" being their first two. Double disc with a sound that resembles EARTH WIND AND FIRE, KOOL AND THE GANG, MAZE or BAR-KAYS. 16 tracks inc "COSMIC LUST". (EXPANSION)
Memphis Slim/BORN WITH THE BLUES LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOL1474 1
This 1971 album sees MEMPHIS SLIM join a pair of legends, guitarist LOWELL FULSON and multi-instrumentalist CAREY BELL, for 12 tracks of strolling blues and min-tempo 12-bar workouts. The soloists remain engaged throughout making this an enjoyable ealy-70s set. Includes "GRINDER MAN BLUES. (DOL)
Memphis Slim/MEMPHIS SLIM LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOL1455 1
European repress of the 1961 LP on CHESS RECORDS by the Memphis-born blues piano legend.
Memphis Slim/NO STRAIN LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOL1475 1
Cut from the same 1960 sessions as SLIM's "JUST BLUES" album, "NO STRAIN" finds the pianist and singer effortlessly working through another set of solo piano and combo pieces, with "HARPIE" BROWN on harmonica, LAFAYETTE THOMAS on guitar, and WENDELL MARSHALL on bass. Essential.
Michael Jackson/KING OF POP ACAPELLAS LP
$18.00
Catalog #: JACKOLP 1
13 track collection of acapellas from the "King Of Pop". Includes "I WANT YOU BACK", "BEN", "BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE", "ROCK WITH YOU", "BILLIE JEAN", "THRILLER" (the VINCENT PRICE speech sample), "SMOOTH CRIMINAL" and more. Picture sleeve with a pic of MJ and full track info. Back in stock.
Mighty Fire/MIGHTY FIRE & NO TIME CD
$18.00
Catalog #: EXP2CD30 2
Late 70s / early 80s soul group comprised of MOTOWN songwriters, trumpet player from STEVIE WONDER's band, and other seasoned session players. The 5 piece released these 2 albums on ELEKTRA in 1981 & 1982, producing some of the era's most organic live soul. First time ever on CD. (EXPANSION)
Mighty Mocambos/FUTURE IS HERE CD
$18.00
Catalog #: LEGO036 2
CD version on LEGERE. After 20+ 45s and backing on GIZELLE SMITH's debut, Germany's most prolific deep funk band returns with their 12 track second album. Ranging from drum-heavy to cinematic, afrofunk to romantic bliss, plus Zulu hip hop featuring AFRIKA BAMBAATAA and CHARLIE FUNK. (MACAMBO)
Milano Jazz Dance Combo/MILANO JAZZ CD
$18.00
Catalog #: RKX027 2
Produced by LO GRECO bros (SOULSTANCE/SCHEMA) together w/ NICK RECORDKICKS, here's a new project inspired by all dancefloor jazz movements of the past 3 decades & feat COLONEL RED (BUGZ IN THE ATTIC), DIONNE CHARLES, ALICE RICCIARDI (NICOLA CONTE), etc. 13 tracks of furious jazz dance madness!
Miles Davis/PORGY AND BESS (180g) LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOL867H 1
DOL reissues this classic 1959 Columbia studio album on high quality vinyl. The album features arrangements by DAVIS and collaborator GIL EVANS from GEORGE GERSHWIN's 1934 opera of the same name. Jazz critics worldwide have regarded the album as historic. Exact reproduction.
Miles Davis/QUIET NIGHTS (180g) LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOL833H 1
Latest 180g reissue from DOL. "QUIET NIGHTS" as the 9th studio album for DAVIS, and his fouth collaboration with GIL EVANS released in 1964. Due to the Bossa Nova craze created by Stan Getz it is rumored that record execs pressured DAVIS & EVANS to attempt something similar. Still a classic.
Miles Davis/SOMEDAY MY PRINCE (180g) LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOL918H 1
DOL reissues this 1961 classic with the sextet, including JIMMY COBB, HANK MOBLEY, WYNTON KELLY, and PAUL CHAMBERS. Six tracks recorded in New York city, includes the bonus track "BLUES NUMBER TWO".
Miltinho/MILTINHO E SAMBA LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOL826 1
DOL reissues this fantastic 1961 album from this "older" style Brazilian singer who made a great transition into the 60s picking up bits of samba and stronger jazz. Twelve tracks that include some of his biggest worldwide hits. Back in stock.
Milton Wright/SPACED LP
$18.00
Catalog #: ALSTON4407 1
This classic soul album on ALSTON RECORDS was originally released in 1977. Now repressed for a legitimate re-issue, with 10 tracks of throwback soul. (ALSTON)
Muddy Waters/BEST OF MUDDY (180g) LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOL1427H 1
Best selling DOL title back in stock after a long absence.
Nas/THESE ARE THE BREAKS (ILLMATIC) LP
$18.00
Catalog #: SC014 1
The original samples and breaks used on the original "ILLMATIC" LP! Classic soul, funk, rare groove and jazz from the 70's and 80's including GAP BAND, DONALD BYRD, AHMAD JAMAL, JOE CHAMBERS, REUBEN WILSON, GARY BURTON, LEE ERWIN, MICHAEL JACKSON, RUEBEN WILSON, and more! 12 tracks in pic sleeve.
Nat King Cole/JUST ONE OF THOSE THING LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOS731H 1
DOL reissues this classic 1957 album which reached #18 on the Billboard album chart. Twelve tracks including "ONCE IN A WHILE", "DON'T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE", "JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS", "THE SONG IS ENDED", "THE PARTYS OVER" and many more. Arranged and conduced by BILLY MAY & HIS ORCHESTRA.
Nat King Cole/LOVE IS THE THING(180g) LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOS744H 1
DOL reissue of the 1957 classic, the first of four collaborations between COLE and arranger GORDON JENKINS. Includes "WHEN I FALL IN LOVE", "LOVE LETTERS", "AIN'T MISBEHAVIN", "WHERE CAN I GO WITHOUT YOU", "AT LAST", "WHEN I FALL IN LOVE" and many more. Heavyweight 180g vinyl.
Natural Four/NATURAL FOUR & HEAVEN... CD
$18.00
Catalog #: CDSBPJ41 2
Their self-titled album, plus the "HEAVEN RIGHT HERE ON EARTH" album, released together on one CD, along with 4 bonus tracks (all re-mastered). When they were signed by CURTIS MAYFIELD, they were touted as Chicago's answer to THE TEMPTATIONS. Classic soul from the SOUL BROTHER label.
Natural Self/THE RITUAL MIX CD
$18.00
Catalog #: BNB018 2
Superbly mixed and with an equally jaw dropping track selection NATURAL SELF presents THE RITUAL a 26 track romp taking listeners through SABU MARTINEZ, BEASTIE BOYS, DJ SHADOW, GRANDMASTER FLASH & more. Representing all his musical influences from upbeat funk to downtempo. (BREAKIN BREAD)
New Mastersounds/102% CD
$18.00
Catalog #: ONRCD009 2
Fifth full-length release from long-time KEB DARGE collaborators, NEW MASTERSOUNDS. "102%" comes packed with the band's usual dirty funk flavors, with no vocals hindering the band's 14-track assault, tearing the floors up from start to finish. Includes a superb cover of ROOTS MANUVA's "WITNESS".
New Mastersounds/BE YOURSELF CD
$18.00
Catalog #: ONRCD001 2
The followup to "KEB DARGE PRESENTS..", the debut from NMS, that got played by GILLES PETERSON, remixed by KENNY DOPE and sampled by DJ SHADOW. Not just hard funk, this time around the band also goes for some cool jazz and soul (with two standout vocal cuts). Rave reviews (incl GRAND SLAM).
New Mastersounds/PLUG & PLAY CD
$18.00
Catalog #: ONRCD011 2
Sixth full-length release from top jazz-funk combo, NEW MASTERSOUNDS. This latest album on ONE NOTE, "PLUG & PLAY", sees them teaming up with vocalist DIONNE "BABY" CHARLES, adding her soulful topping to a solid collection of Afro-, jazz-, and soul-funk winners, all lead by the amzing EDDIE ROBERTS.
New Mastersounds/RE:MIXED CD
$18.00
Catalog #: RKX019 2
RECORD KICKS showing off their love of NEW MASTERSOUNDS with this excellent collection of remixes. "RE:MIXED" features get-down-and-groove reworks of varying guises, with mixes coming from LACK OF AFRO, AIFF, KENNY DOPE, NOSTALGIA 77 & CORINNE BAILEY RAE, SMOOVE, DIESLER, and many more.
New Mastersounds/TEN YEARS ON CD
$18.00
Catalog #: ONRCD014 2
In the midst of their busiest touring schedule to date, this jazz-funk band is releasing their 6th album with their familir vintage-sounding production courtesy of guitarist and bandleader EDDIE ROBERTS. Guests include JD73, sax experimentalist SKERIK, SAM BELL, and CHIP WICKHAM. (ONE NOTE RECORDS)
New Mastersounds/TEN YEARS ON LP
$18.00
Catalog #: ONRLP014 1
In the midst of their busiest touring schedule to date, this jazz-funk band is releasing their 6th album with their familir vintage-sounding production courtesy of guitarist and bandleader EDDIE ROBERTS. Guests include JD73, sax experimentalist SKERIK, SAM BELL, and CHIP WICKHAM. (ONE NOTE RECORDS)
Nina Simone/AMAZING NINA SIMONE(180g) LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOL890H 1
DOL reissues second recording from 1959, NINA doesn't play much piano (she cameos on two songs) and is backed by a subtle orchestra arranged by BOB MERSEY. Twelve tracks that ooze the atmosphere of cool jazz, plus a few gospel songs too including "CHILDREN GO WHERE I SEND YOU". Heavyweight wax.
Norman Connors/THIS IS YOUR LIFE CD
$18.00
Catalog #: CDSBCS72 2
SOUL BROTHER reissues this 1977 gem, a sophisticated album that included GARY BARTZ on sax, BOBBY LYLE on keys, "WAH WAH" WATSON on guitar plus it showcased the soulful vocals of ELEAORE MILLS & JAMES ROBINSON. Expanded version that includes the jazz-funk rare groove classic "CAPTAIN CONNORS".
Norman Connors/YOU ARE.. & ROMANTIC.. CD
$18.00
Catalog #: CDSBPJ42 2
"YOU ARE MY STARSHIP" (1976) & "ROMANTIC JOURNEY" (1977) are 2 classic albums of jazz/soul originally released on BUDDAH, and now available for the first time on one CD. Both of these albums were produced by SKIP DRINKWATER with JERRY SCHOENBAUM. (SOUL BROTHER)
Notorious B.I.G./THESE ARE THE BREAKS LP
$18.00
Catalog #: SC016 1
The original samples and breaks used on the "READY TO DIE" LP! Classic soul funk, rare groove and jazz from the 70's & 80's including ISSAC HAYES, LOU DONALDSON, JAMES BROWN, ISLEY BROTHERS, MTUME, GROVER WASHINGTON JR, DAVID PORTER, GEORGE McCRAE, BLACK HEAT and more! 11 tracks. Pic sleeve. Back...
O'Bryan/DOIN' ALRIGHT - YOU AND I CD
$18.00
Catalog #: EXP2CD28 2
EXPANSION delivers the first legit reissue of these classic 80s CAPITOL albums from North Carolina's O'BRYAN. SOUL TRAIN's DON CORNELIUS worked on "DOIN' ALRIGHT" which spawned the rare groove anthem by the same name. His follow up "YOU AND I" feat the TV theme "SOUL TRAIN'S A COMING". 16 tracks.
Oliver Nelson/BLUES & ABSTRACT (180g) LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOL835H 1
DOL reissues this legendary 1961 jazz album from American saxophonist OLIVER NELSON, which remains his most acclaimed album featuring FREDDIE HUBBARD, ERIC DOLPHY, BILL EVANS, PAUL CHAMBERS, and ROY HAYNES. A truly magical and harmonic exploration of the mood and structure of the blues.
Ornette Coleman/SHAPE OF JAZZ(180g) LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOL870H 1
DOL reissues his ATLANTIC debut, which was a watershed event in the genesis of avant-garde jazz. Pieces follow no predetermined harmonic structure, which allows COLEMAN and partner DON CHERRY a tremendous amount of freedom to take their solo melodies wherever they felt like going. Essential.
Ornette Coleman/SOMETHING ELSE (180g) LP
$18.00
Catalog #: DOL735H 1
This 1958 LP features ORNETTE COLEMAN leading a quintet featuring the great DON CHERRY on trumpet, BILLY HIGGINS on drums, WALTER NORRIS on piano, and DON PAYNE on bass. It turned the jazz world on its ear when it was released and still thrills listeners to this day. RIP, Mr. COLEMAN. You are...
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