VARIOUS ARTISTS – MASTERPIECE VOLUME 9 CD £15.95
This popular series continues to deliver some of the most requested 80’s grooves.  Highlights include Tracy Weber ‘Sure Shot (Larry Levan mix)’, Willie Collins’ ‘Where You Gonna Be Tonight’, Ronnie McNeir Experience ‘Come Be With Me’.  Try also Bailey & Bridges’ catchy ‘Come And Get It (US version).

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REAL SOUND OF CHICAGO DBL CD £13.95 3LP £17.95
Double CD featuring 24 underground obscure soulful disco tracks from Chicago. Loveship 'Love So New'
Billy Hinton 'A Challenge' , Maxx Traxx 'Don't Touch It' Bilalian Express 'Disco Nights', Ghalib Gallab 'School Days', Gregory James 'Happy Baby', Carmen Amez 'Never Gonna Fall In love' Lonnie Givens 'Running |To a Disco', Esquires 'What Good Is Love' and Cheryl Berdell''Fall In love' keep the tempo up, Tommorows People 'Open Soul' has a heavier groove and Martin Dumas' Attitude Beliefs and Determination' is slightly slower but has a rare groove feel to it.

GEORGE JACKSON – IN MEMPHIS 1972-77 CD £13.95
21 tracks from the cult southern soul singer/writer and arranger, recorded in Memphis in the mid 70's. ' Aretha Sing One For Me' and 'Let Them Know You Care' have that typical 'Hi' sound. 'All In My Mind' is a great mid tempo groover, 'How Can I Get Next To You' from 1974 is a great sax backed mid tempo highlighting George's vocals. 'Dear Abby' , 'I Don't Need You No More' and 'Macking On You' are really good ballads. Good selection from an under rated talent.
also available 'What Would Your Mama Say' and 'George Jackson in Muscle Shoals CD's £14.95 each

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JOE SIMON – SOUL FOR THE DANCEFLOOR CD £13.95
Like many in the UK I had regarded Joe as s country soul singer, but this excellent collection proves he made some great unheralded modern soul sides through the 70's to the early 80's. 'In My Baby's Arms' and 'Who was that lady' are excellent modern dancers. The bouncy 'Let Me Be The One' , 'It Must Be Love' and 'I.O.U' are good dancers. The Brassy 'Easy To Love', Moody 'I Can't Stand A Liar' and the finger snapping 'I Love you More Than anything 'are also great. 'I Don't Wanna Make Love' is a brilliant string laden mid tempo stepper from 1980 and ''Georgia Blue' a beautiful orchestrated ballad. Great comp.

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MTUME - KISS THE WORLD GOODBYE CD £24.95
Mtume's first Epic album is the one that established the sound that he and Reggie Lucas became renowned for. A mix of P Funk inspired tunes such as Funky Constellation' and 'Just Funnin' to the stronger mid-tempo tracks and slowies. The classic 'Closer I Get To You' (a hit for Roberta Flack) and the slow 2 Step of 'Closer To The End' vie with the rare groove gem 'Love Lock' to be the album's standout.
also available Original Vinyl LP £40

BOBBY BROOM – CLEAN SWEEP/ LIVIN FOR THE BEAT CD £12.95
Bobby Broom’s two albums from the early 80’s are released on one CD.  Clean sweep, originally out on Arista GRP is a fine Jazz Funk album include s the Benson like ‘Clean Sweep’, the gentle ‘She’s My Reason’ and the funky ‘Saturday Night’ ( a la ‘Funkin For Jamaica’).  ‘Livin for The Beat’ has more of an eighties groove feel with the big track being ‘Let It Go’ and similar type grooves such as ‘Give Me Your Love’ and ‘Find Yourself’.

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RODNEY FRANKLIN - ENDLESS FLIGHT £24.95
‘Endless Flight’ is renowned for the thumping Jazz Funk of the title song.  But try also his take on the ‘Hill Street Blues’ theme and the atmospheric ‘Return to The Source’ and upfront Soul groove of ‘Dance Tonight’.

RODNEY FRANKLIN - RODNEY FRANKLIN £24.95
Rodney Franklin’s self titled album appeared after the success of ‘The Groove’ and included re-worked versions of several tunes that first appeared on ‘In The Center’ including ‘I Like The Music Make It Hot’ featuring Freddie Hubbard and ‘On The Path’ Check also ‘Windy City’ and ‘In The Center’.

WINNERS – WINNERS CD £11.95
From 1978, this Disco Funk album has a Brass Construction feel to it.  Standout is ‘Get Ready For The Future’, but also check ‘Get On Up And Do It’ and ‘Eternal Revenue’.  Try also the midtempo groove of ‘Love Is Free’ and the finale ‘Music’.

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TEMPTATIONS – TRULY FOR YOU CD £15.95
In-demand 80’s Temptations album, include the mega hit ‘Truly For You’ and the popular Soul tune ‘I’ll Keep A Light In My Window’.

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SUTTONS – SO GOOD CD £11.95
 Mid 80’s set from Mike and Brenda and includes two 80’s 2 steppers in ‘So good’ and ‘Give It To Me.  Also try the Aurra like ‘A Whole Lot Of Love’ and funky ‘Excuse Me’ and quirky electro ‘Kraazy’.

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JIMMY BRISCOE AND THE BEAVERS – THE FLAME STILL BURNS CD £14.95
Jimmy Briscoe & The Beavers had a huge following in the 1970s. The Flame Still Burns contains 22 tracks produced by Paul Kyser, three of which are previously unissued masters from their early days. Liner notes by John Ridley.

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SOIREE – SOIREE CD £11.95
This intriguing album finds some of the finest session musicians and singers from the late 70’s collaborating on a selection of Disco inspired songs.  Contributors include Luther Vandross who sings an uptempo take of ‘You Are The Sunshine Of My Life’ plus backing vocals and Woody Cunningham and Norman Durham of Kleeer who provide the rhythm section.  Nice covers of ‘You Keep Me Hangin On’ and ‘Everlasting Love’ keep the good time grooves flowing.
Original Vinyl LP £25

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SAM AND DAVE – BACK AT CHA CD £13.95
This album was released on United Artists in 1974.  The kings of 60’s Soul got back together for this project produced by Steve Cropper and featuring the cream of Memphis session men.  Their raw style still shines on songs like ‘When my Love Comes Down’, Betty Wright’s ‘Shoorah Shoorah’ and the funky ‘Blinded By Love’.  As you would expect the musicianship and the vocals are sublime.

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DOC SEVERINSEN – NIGHT JOURNEY CD £14.95
Trumpeter Doc Severinsen delivers a set of Disco influenced jazz grooves, the standout is the vocal Disco Funk of ‘I Wanna Be With You’.  Also check ‘Spanish Dreams’ with its Maynard Ferguson mid 70’s era tinge.

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DOC SEVERINSEN – NIGHT JOURNEY CD £14.95
Trumpeter Doc Severinsen delivers a set of Disco influenced jazz grooves, the standout is the vocal Disco Funk of ‘I Wanna Be With You’.  Also check ‘Spanish Dreams’ with its Maynard Ferguson mid 70’s era tinge.

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RAMSEY LEWIS – LES FLEURS CD £15.95
From 1983, this early 80’s style Fusion album provides Ramsey with a subtle backdrop to his delicate and distinctive piano.  Highlights of the album are the updated version of ‘Les Fleurs’, the cover of Stevie’s ‘Superwoman’ and of Earth Wind And Fire’s ‘Reasons’.  The mid-tempo ‘Essence Of Love’ is another strong track.  The supporting cast includes Ronnie Laws, Paul Jackson and Eldee Young guesting on specific tracks.

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CARL ANDERSON – ABSENCE WITH OUT LOVE/ ON AND ON CD £12.95
Courtesy of Expansion records, the late Carl Anderson’s first two albums from 1982 and 1984 respectively are now on CD.  Includes the classic ‘Buttercup’, the Teena Marie penned ‘AWOL’ and ‘C’est La Vie’.   ‘On And On’ features the duet with Vanesse Thomas ‘It’s The Love’, the infectious mid-tempo ‘Keep It Alive’

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BOBBI HUMPHREY- TAILOR MADE £24.95
BOBBI HUMPHREY- TAILOR MADE £24.95
This 1977 album is primarily written by the legendary Skip Scarborough and includes the classic 2 stepper ‘Lover To Lover’ also recorded by Maxi.  ‘Dancin To Keep From Cryin’ is a more Disco orientated dance Jazz, whilst ‘Fajehzo’ is a fine slice of funky Fusion, whilst ‘Jealousy’ has more of Mizell like feeling on this classy set.

RONNIE FOSTER – DELIGHT £24.95
RONNIE FOSTER – DELIGHT £24.95
Ronnie’s second album for Columbia includes the hugely popular and catchy ‘Argentina’, the upbeat ‘Feet’ plus the slow groove of ‘When Will I Write You A Song’ and the funkier ‘Delight’ for which he switches back to the Hammond organ.

FREDDIE HUBBARD – LOVE CONNECTION CD £15.95
Album made famous by the gorgeous re-working of Freddie’s own ‘Little Sunflower’ with rich vocals supplied by Al Jarreau. Try also the Jazz Funk groove of the title cut and smouldering ‘Lazy Afternoon’ that builds to a crescendo. Forgot how good this album is to be honest.


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DAVE SANBORN – TAKING OFF CD £14.95
'Taking Off' is Dave Sanborn's solo debut from 1975 includes the outstanding funky Fusion of 'Butterfat', the jazzier 'Funky Banana' and the slightly slower 'Duck Ankles'. 'Black Light' adds a more atmospheric tone, whereas 'Flight' almost has a Whitfield like feel to it. The supporting musicians includes the Brecker Brothers, Steve Khan, Ralph MacDonald amongst others – a veritable who's who of Jazz Funk! Original Vinyl LP £7


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HANK MOBLEY JAPANESE LIMITED EDITION CDs £14.95 EACH
3 classic mid 50’s Hank Mobley albums that epitomize the ‘Blue Note sound’ of the era. The Quartet album features Art Blakey and Horace Silver, the highlights are the fast, driving ‘Hank’s Prank’ and the finger popping ‘Avila And Tequila’ with its gorgeous melody, plus the kicking blues of ‘Walkin The Fence’ and a fast take on ‘Love For Sale’.
The album with Donald Byrd and Lee Morgan is a prime example of the infamous ‘Blue Note jam session’ with the front line horns plus Horace Silver on fire. All 4 tracks are winners, but check the pulsating ‘Double Whammy’, the racy ‘Mobleymania’ and the swinging ‘Barrel Of Funk’.
The All Stars set is a more lyrical affair, less driven by groove although ‘Reunion’ has a fair pace to it. Tracks like ‘Mobley’s Musings’ and ‘Lower Stratosphere’

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Hank Mobley with Donald Byrd and Lee Morgan

Hank Mobley And His All-Stars

Hank Mobley Quartet

MARVIN GAYE, DIANA ROSS & RICK JAMES RARITIES EDITIONS
Strangely titled collections of obscure tracks from Motown as they contain few if any tracks from the original albums. Marvin's has 16 tracks mainly live versions of 'Whats going On', 'Right On' 'Inner City Blues' etc plus non album bonus tracks 'God IS lOve' , 'Sad Tomorrow' and Head Titles (aka Distant lover). Rick James is 12 live tracks incl 'Ghetto Life' ,'Big Time', 'Superfreak 'I'm Just A Sucker' ,'Square Biz'. Diana has an extended alt take of 'Love Hangover', many 12” versions inlc '\your Love is Good For me' 'I Ain't Been Licked' and 'No One Gets the Prize' plus unreleased ? 'Top Of The World' 'Fire Don't Burn' 'Sweet Lovin Sometimes' etc.

MARVIN GAYE –WHATS GOING ON (RARITIES EDITION) CD £14.95

RICK JAMES –STREET SONGS (RARITIES EDITION) CD £14.95

DIANA ROSS – DIANA (RARITIES EDITION) CD £14.95

JACKSON 5 REMASTERED
Remastered editions of these six classic Jackson 5 Motown albums from the 70's.

JACKSON 5 – DANCING MACHINE CD £12.95

JACKSON 5 – SKYWRITER CD £12.95

JACKSON 5 – GET IT TOGETHER CD £12.95

JACKSON 5 – MOVING VIOLATION CD £12.95

JACKSON 5 – LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOWS CD £12.95

JACKSON 5 – GOIN BACK TO INDIANA CD £12.95