NATURAL FOUR – NATURAL FOUR/HEAVEN RIGHT HERE ON EARTH CD £12.95
Two great albums of harmony group soul recorded for Curtom in 1974 and '75, produced by Leroy Hutson and Rich Tufo. 'Can This Be Real ' is a really good harmony ballad, 'You Bring Out The Best In Me' a mid tempo shuffler and 'Try Love Again' an orchestrated 2 stepper. 'What's Happening Now' and 'Things Will Be Better Tomorrow' are social commentary mid tempo's. 'Heaven Right Here On Earth'
is a quality Hutson track, 'Count On Me' a nice 2- stepper and 'Give Love A Try' a great ballad.
Bonus tracks incl their cover of Curtis 'Eddie Should Have Known Better' and the dancers 'I Think I Found That Girl' and 'Get it Over With'. Classic Sophisticated 70's soul.

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RANDY MULLER – PRESENTS UNRELEASED 1978-85 CD £14.95
Randy Muller is best known for his work with Brass Construction and Skyy, and these 9 unreleased tracks from his golden era epitomise his disco funk style. Raphael Cameron scores on the uptempo 'Nightlife', 'Start The Boogie', 'Tonight' and 'Song For You'. First Circle 'The Funk Is On' and 'Is This Party Hot' keep the disco funk /boogie vibes going. New recordings from Soul Biscuits incl the funky 'Come A You Are' and more laid back 'Beautiful Day' Very good album

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NIGHTTIME LOVERS VOL 12 CD £15.95
Another 13 - 80's boogie tracks from this consistent series. Highlights are Lisa Richards 'Hooked On Your Love', Steve Shelto 'Don't You Give Your Love away', Fantasy 'Live The Life I Love', Amra 'Special Kind Of Love' Shawne Jackson 'Loveline', Central Parque 'Funkin After Midnight' and US 'Keep On Looking'

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PLEASURE – JOYOUS CD £9.95
From 1976, ‘Joyous’ is one of Pleasure’s best albums and includes the breezy ‘Sassafras Girl’, the jazzy ‘Selim’ and the Funk of ‘Let Me Be The One’.   Oh almost forgot the brilliant title tune.  Essential on CD at last!

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3 PIECES - VIBES OF TRUTH CD £9.95
Donald Byrd produced album includes “Backed Up Against The Wall”, “Shortnin Bread”, “Concrete Jungle” and mellow title track.  Awesome 70’s mix of Soul, Funk and Jazz.

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MARY WELLS – IN AND OUT OF LOVE CD £14.95
Mary Wells will always be remembered for ‘My Guy’, but this 1981 album recorded for Epic is a fine selection of Soul.  Mainly produced by Greg Perry, it already had a retro feel when released sounding more like a mid/late 70’s selection.  The singles ‘These Arms’ and Mizell Brothers produced ‘Gigolo’ are included in album and twelve inch versions on the CD.  The gorgeous ‘You Make Me Feel So Good Inside’ is a breathy mid-tempo gem.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS – MESSAGE FROM THE TRIBE CD £13.95/ DOUBLE LP £13.95
This excellent compilation documents releases from the Tribe label and includes great spiritual Jazz tracks like Phil Ranelin’s ‘Vibes From The Tribe’, Marcus Belgrave’s ‘Space Odyssey’ and Doug Hammond’s ‘Wake Up Brothers.  Previously released compilation.

VARIOUS ARTISTS – FUNKY SENSATION DOUBLE CD £13.95  NOW IN!!!!
This compilation from Jazz FM is named after the successful nights the radio station organizes upstairs at Ronnie Scotts.  28 classic tracks including Gwen McCrae’s ‘Funky Sensation’, GQ ‘Make My Dream A Reality’, Sweet Thunder ‘Everybody’s Singing Love Songs’, Mass Production ‘Cosmic Lust’ and Bill Summers ‘Straight To The Bank’.

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MCB – MCB CD £11.95 
Famous for the quirky Rare groove classic ‘Time Is Right’, but also check the 2 step ‘Bringing It Back’ and the infectious I’m The One You’re The One’.  On the Boogie side try ‘Do It Up’ and ‘Can’t Fight The Feelin’ from this strong 1983 set.

Original vinyl £30

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SMOKE CITY – I REALLY WANT TO SEE YOU CD £11.95
Only album from this band recorded in 1985, features the modern soul dancer title track and the eerie killer ballad 'Dreams' which has male and female vocals and is quite an unusual track.

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BLOODSTONE – PARTY CD £11.95
‘Bloodstone’s Party’ kicks matters off in suitably upbeat style on the 1984 album recorded for the Isleys’ T Neck imprint and produced by McKinley Jackson.  It is however the more mellow tracks that constituted the second side of the original vinyl that impress.  Cuts like ‘Instant Love’, ‘It Feels So Good’ and the ballad ‘Why Be the First One Home’ that hit the spot.

Original vinyl £20

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ESTHER MARROW – SISTER WOMAN CD £9.95
Much sought after set (on vinyl), this funky set of early 70’s Soul grooves features some of the finest session players around and features the wonderful ‘Things Aren’t Right’

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LETTA MBULU – NATURALLY CD £9.95
From the early 70’s this set sees the South African chanteuse in fine form.  Featuring both Nat and Cannonball Adderley this funky Jazz album is arranged by then Crusader Wayne Henderson.  Standouts include ‘Afro Texas’ and ‘Zimkile’.

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EBONYS – EBONYS CD £13.95
Excellent Philly album from1973, from the full-on groove of Hook Up And Get Down’. The typically Philly ‘Nation Time’ is a hidden gem whilst ‘I’m So Glad I’m Me’ has a modern Soul feel.  Standout however is the sublime ‘You’re The Reason Why.

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GLASS HOUSE – INSIDE THE GLASS/ THANKS I NEEDED THAT DOUBLE CD £9.95
The Glass House released two albums for Holland Dozier Holland’s Invictus imprint; both are rare and sought after on vinyl.  This double CD includes their hits such as ‘Crumbs Off The Table’ plus five tracks that appeared only on singles.  The group had two male two female singers including future Supreme Scherrie Payne.

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DIONNE WARWICK – NO NIGHT SO LONG CD £12.95
Legendary recording artist Dionne Warwick recorded this set in 1980 and it was her second for the Arista label.  Standouts include her version of ‘It’s Falling In Love’, the uptempo ‘We Never Said Goodbye’ and the 2 step ‘Reaching For The Sky’ – a marvelous take on the Peabo Bryson classic.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS – THE SOUND OF SIDRA CD £12.95
In the same series as the ‘Groovesville USa’ CD that came in a few weeks back.  Sidra were essential part of the Detroit scene in the 60’s.  This 27 track set are the complete Northern Soul recordings from the label.  Includes N Soul gems like Gwen Owens’ Just Say You’re Wanted’, Lou Ragland’s ‘Baby You’re Mine’ and Barbara Mercer’s ‘Call on Me’.

VAN McCOY SONGBOOK 1962-73 CD £13.95
Van McCoy holds a very special place in many soul people's hearts. This comp couples 24 of his songs from the early part of his career. Highlights are Erma Franklin 'I Get The Sweetest Feeling' Betty Everett' Getting Might Crowded ' Barbara Lewis 'Baby I'm Yours', Billy T Soul 'The Way To A Woman's Heart' G C Cameron 'Let me Down Easy' and Sharon Ridley 'Stay A while with me'. Classic Orchestrated soul.

STAPLE SINGERS – PASS IT ON CD £15.95
This 1976 album was co-produced by Curtis Mayfield and Rich Tufo; it is an excellent set of funky Soul that combines Curtis' magic with The Staple Sungers inherent soulfulness. Strong throughout it includes the 2 stepper 'Love Me Love Me Love Me', but if you like mid-tempo grooves then 'Take This Love Of Mine' is totally gorgeous. 'The Real ThingInside Of Me/ Party' is more uptempo and 'making Love' is funky Soul at its best.
Original Vinyl LP £15

MALACO SOUL BROTHERS VOL 2 CD £14.95
Two more Southern soul singers 70's material recorded for Malaco. CP Love from New Orleans great ballad 'I Found All Those Things' and mid tempo 'Never Been In love Before' are from '71, best of the 7 unreleased tracks is 'Coming Down With Another Heartache'. Jimmy Dobbins six released tracks and the unreleased catchy 'Teasin You'.

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EDNA WRIGHT –OOPS HERE I GO AGAIN CD £14.95 Nice late 70's soul album from ex Honeycone singer produced by husband Greg Perry . includes the fantastic rare groove anthem title track. There's also a good version of Greg's 'Come On Down' and the slower 'Spend The Nights With Me'

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