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One Way Featuring Al Hudson - One Way (LP)
MCA 1A 062-63373, 1979 Netherlands Hard not to get down with the One Way debut as it is racked with goodies for the dancefloor but also a strong source of sample material. Everyone from MC Solaar over Jungle Brothers to house music mastermind Bob Sincl...
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Frederick Knight - Knight Time (LP)
Timeless TLLP 4.00359 J, 1987 Germany Quality modern soul release by the Stax man including Bundle Of Love and notably You're The Best Thing In My Life wonderful sweet soul tunes. White vinyl Timeless pressing in great condition. Cover with edge and very...
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Curtis Mayfield - Honesty (LP)
Boardwalk NB 33256-1, 1982 United States Another essential by the master still doing it so well by '82. Some upbeat dancefloor fun on Summer Hot and What You Gawn On but just check the tasty soul sound on Hey Baby.
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Eddie Horan - Love The Way You Love Me (LP)
London SHU 8533, 1978 United Kingdom Brilliant and somewhat undiscovered Modern Soul album with the clubby Can't Do Without You and sample ready Love The Way You Love Me. Scuffing but plays straight EX.
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Five Special - Special Edition (LP)
Elektra 6E-270, 1980 United States Slept on modern soul release with Heaven and Do Something Special both big tunes for any soul floor. Funky stuff on Jam and Chooson You For Me if you favour some slap bass. Little groove and edge wear plus a few pen m...
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Danniebelle - Let Me Have A Dream (LP)
Sparrow SPR-1016, 1977 United States Brilliant jazzy gospel funk on It's Freedom which has won me over of late. Great stuff by Danniebelle Hall. Some untapped soul samples on here as well. Recommended!
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Danniebelle Hall - Live In Sweden (LP)
Sparrow BIRD 116, 1978 United States Wonderful live set by Daniebelle Hall backed by a well funky line up. You do not have to be a gospel fan to get down with this. Just check their Instrumental Praise. Copy looks a little worn with significant wear to b...
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Zapp - The New Zapp IV U (LP)
WB 925 327-1, 1985 Germany Welcome to the digital age of '85 with Computer Love heavy sample material and a great synthy slow jam. Brilliant upbeat jazz funk by Roger Troutman here as well in Make Me Feel Good. Lovely clean EX condition cover a...
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Roger - The Many Facets Of Roger (LP)
WB BSK 3594, 1981 United States Little hard to imagine Westcoast rap production without Roger Troutman. Ever needed a Zapp More Bounch cue for your mix here we go with So Ruff So Tuff. Make sure you also check Do It Roger, one of his best moments. U...
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Various - Funk You! Vol. 2 (LP)
Metrovynil 83/232, 1983 United States Blowfly all over this joint so if you are faint hearted better stay clear as he gets down and dirty. Check his President interpretation. Wonder how he would cope with a few weeks in service... Visual VG copy but plays...
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Various - Funk You! Vol. 3 (LP)
Metrovynil 83/233, 1983 United States One side dedicated to D.C.C.T the other to Superfly. The D.C.C.T. side is best with B-boy electro funk and while Superfly gets dirty on Nasa Nasty. Rare Metronvynil release with transparent vinyl. Visual grade is impo...
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Various - Funk You! Vol. 1 (LP)
Metrovynil 83/231, 1983 United States First in a series of quality boogie / electro / rap releases on Metrovynil pioneered by legendary John Davis. Blowfly take charge on the one side here while the other hold top electro rap tunes by Mystic Rhythm and Ic...
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Various - Ghetto Blaster! (LP)
Metrovynil 83/34 R, 1983 United States T-Ski Valley, Formula V and Richie Scotti in charge of this excellent Metrovynil electro boogie monster. Cut It Up and Killer Groove are my prime cuts but The Break will likely sit well with electro heads. Transparent...
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Various - Soul Sonic Blowfly (LP)
Metrovynil FY-8401, 1984 United States Cover states 'The Last In A Fantastic Series' and I can only support this statement. If not familiar with the underground label Metrovynil you are in for a pleasant surprise as they spun some amazing releases during t...
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Sunrize - Sunrize (LP)
Boardwalk Rec 260-16-023, 1982 Germany Back in stock! Isley Brothers production with two very useful tracks for DJs in the upbeat slap bass Who's Stickin It and the mellow Modern Soul tune I Need You More Than Words Can Say. Quality album in stunning EX++ ...
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Alex Farhoud - Nosso Nosso (LP)
Racket RRK 15.038, 1988 Germany Of Alex Farhoud's three albums this is the best one. Lots of synth, wonderful guitar playing adding only the 'sound of surf'. Time to lean back, close your eyes and float away.....
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Ancient Future - Quiet Fire (LP)
Narada LP-1012, 1986 Germany Somehow labelled New Age group but this is so much more and a real treat for fans of of fusion jazz and oriental sounding folk. Amazing use of tabla, charango, bansuri and other exotic instruments. 1st press on Narada...
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Edgar Froese - Electronic Dreams (LP)
Brain 0040.148, 1988 Germany Tangerine Dream founder solo tripping and he does it so well. This is actually a Brain three track compilation but somewhat exclusive in the sence of Maroubra Bay mistakenly being recorded backwards. Well, backwards o...
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Petrel & Saluis - Jazz & Änhliches (LP)
Hansa 201 173 320, 1979 Germany Really enjoyable vocal jazz by Dutch pianist Berry Sarluis and Peter Petrel of German schlager fame. Did not expect much but turned to be a positive surprise with nice scat on Lady Is A Tramp and Lullaby Of Broadway. ...
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Michael Smith - Reflection On Progress (LP)
Storyville SLP 4014, 1972 United States I would place this album up among the very best Storyville releases if not actually the best. Danish lead Michael Smith with a strong quartet setting including US musicians including Kent Carter, Laurence Cook and Iva...
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