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Rhythm Machine
IN STOCK
1LP - VAMPISOUL
1976 => 2025
The Rhythm Macine is now available again to the musical public, legitimately reissued in its original packaging. Offering up brilliant soul, haunting ballads and high-energy mid-70s funk, this tasty medley is served best in its entirety.
Virtually impossible to find in its original edition, we are now reissuing it once again thanks to a collaboration with Now Again.
Pressed on 180g vinyl.
TRACKLIST
Side A
1. YOU GOT ACTION, YOU GOT ME
2. LIL’S PLACE
3. PUT A SMILE ON TIME
4. THOUGHT MY LOVE WAS FINE
Side B
1. BRENDA AND ME
2. EVERYBODY’S CHIPPIN
3. YOU MAKE ME FEEL RIGHT, THINK RIGHT, DO RIGHT
4. CAN’T DO WITHOUT YOU
DESCRIPTION
Indianapolis' legendary Rhythm Machine is one of the rare funk bands that transitioned between eras of funk's history seamlessly, creating awesome funk sides for a host of independent labels between the years of 1968 and 1976. Born out of cult Indy funk band The Highlighters' ashes, the Rhythm Machine was founded in the early '70s by bass player James Boone and guitarist James Brantley.
Their self-titled and only LP, originally released in 1976, is a wild, super-groovy ride with tight band energy and a bunch of unexpected twists that keep things interesting from start to finish. At first, you might catch some Earth, Wind & Fire vibes—deep basslines, funky beats, and killer horn sections—but dig a little deeper and you’ll find something a little looser, a little cooler. There’s a smooth, jazzy undercurrent running through a lot of these tracks that gives the whole thing a fresh, off-the-beaten-path feel.
Some songs drift into a dreamy, almost spacey zone—think cosmic funk with a romantic twist. The production is silky, almost liquid-like, letting the guitars shimmer and the keys float. And when the soprano sax kicks in? Pure magic. It adds just the right bite to take the tracks up a notch.
Perfect for late-night grooves, chill sessions, or anyone hunting for that hidden gem funk record with serious soul.
Virtually impossible to find in its original edition, we are now reissuing it once again thanks to a collaboration with Now Again.
Pressed on 180g vinyl.
21.00
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21.0
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Promo
The Latin Brothers, El Picotero
IN STOCK
1LP - VAMPISOUL
1974 => 2022
21.00
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21.0
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Native North America (Vol. 1): Aboriginal Folk, Rock, and Country 1966–1985 (copie)
IN STOCK
CLEAR
3LP - LIGHT IN THE ATTIC
2014
97.00
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97.0
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Roy Ayers, Everybody Loves The Sunshine
IN STOCK
7 INCH - SEDSOULCIETY RECORDINGS
2024
15.00
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15.0
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Punk 45 - Kill The Hippies! Kill Yourself! The American Nation Destroys Its Young: Underground Punk in the United States of America 1973-80 (COLOR)
IN STOCK
RSD 2024
ORANGE VINYL
2LP - SOUL JAZZ RECORDS
2024
34.00
€
34.0
EUR
Ray Papo Felix Meets Ray Rodriguez
IN STOCK
1LP - NOW-AGAIN RECORDS
1971 => 2023
26.00
€
26.0
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Coalmine Records Presents: Unearthed (COLOR)
IN STOCK
COLOR = NEON GREEN AND NEON CORAL VINYL DISCS
2LP - COALMINE RECORDS
2014 => 2023
40.00
€
40.0
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Crimeapple, You're Dead Already
IN STOCK
1LP - RRC MUSIC
2023
34.00
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34.0
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Your Old Droog, Yodney Dangerfield
IN STOCK
12 INCH / EP - MONGOLOID BANKS
2022
29.00
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29.0
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Lootpack, The Lost Tapes
IN STOCK
2LP - CRATE DIGGAS PALACE
2004 => 2022
30.00
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30.0
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Wendell Harrison, Farewell To The Welfare
IN STOCK
1LP - NOW AGAIN
2021
29.00
€
29.0
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Fabiano do Nascimento, Ykytu
IN STOCK
1LP - NOW-AGAIN RECORDS
2021
23.00
€
23.0
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Forge Your Own Chains: Psychedelic Ballads and Dirges 1968-1974
IN STOCK
2LP - NOW AGAIN
2009
29.00
€
29.0
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Jahari Massamba Unit, Pardon My French
IN STOCK
1LP - MADLIB INVAZION
2020
26.00
€
26.0
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Richard Marks Love Is Gone: The Lost Sessions: 1969-1977
IN STOCK
2LP - NOW AGAIN
2020
58.00
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58.0
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Kool Keith, Karpenters
IN STOCK
1LP - POST UP MUSIC
2025
- Karpenters features guest verses from hip-hop icons like Tash (Tha Alkaholiks) and Marc Live (Analog Brothers/Black Elvis), alongside rising talents Dear Derrick and Yah Zillah, all complementing Kool Keith’s signature eccentric style
- This is Kool Keith’s first official album since Black Elvis 2, a cult classic, making it a must-hear release for dedicated fans and new listeners alike.
- LP is pressed on standard black vinyl.
TRACKLIST
Super HIts
Style Wars feat. Tash
Pierre 9
Body Rock
DAW
Pissing
Serious
Nights feat. Marc Live
That's Us feat. Dear Derrick
Stomp
Jim Kelly
DESCRIPTION
Karpenters, the latest album from Kool Keith, produced by Grant Shapiro, stays true to the essence of Hip-Hop: boom bap beats, clever samples, and heavyweight guest features. Hip-Hop legends like Tash (Tha Alkaholiks) and Marc Live (Analog Brothers/Black Elvis) add to the project, complementing Kool Keith’s signature eccentric flow. This marks Kool Keith’s first official album since the cult classic Black Elvis 2—a long-awaited release for dedicated fans. The album boasts mixing by J-Styles (Keith’s in-house engineer) and mastering by Grammy winner Steve “Steve B” Baughman, ensuring top-tier sound quality. Leading the charge is the official music video for "Super Hits," directed by Wayne Campbell—known for his work on Kool Keith’s Love Infringement and videos for artists like Benny The Butcher. With executive production by Kool Keith and distinctive, hard-hitting beats from Grant Shapiro, Karpenters is a project fans have been craving—raw, authentic, and unforgettable.
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Johnny Hawksworth, Bite Hard
IN STOCK
1LP - DEWOLFE MUSIC
1976 => 2025
- Founded in 1909, de Wolfe Music’s legendary production music catalog has gained cult status among vinyl collectors and crate diggers worldwide.
- Featuring music from a roster of composers including Reg Tilsley, Roger Webb and duo Frank MacDonald & Chris Rae, it also includes performances from iconic musicians such as Jimmy Page and Herbie Flowers.
- De Wolfe Music has provided the soundtrack to countless feature films including Monty Python and The Holy Grail, The Witchfinder General, Dawn Of The Dead, and more than twenty of the Shaw Brothers’ Kung Fu classics.
- Major recording artists who’ve sampled the collection in recent years include Beyonce, Drake, Jay Z, Madlib, Danger Doom, Alchemist, Lily Allen, Gorillaz, Action Bronson, Jay Electronica, Cam’ron and Ja Rule, to name just a few.
TRACKLIST
Presentation
Transworld
Bite Hard
Shark Beat
Action
The Greatest
Big Double
Wild Double
Bombing Along
White Death
Flash Barrier
Dramatone
Dramatone (faster)
World At Your Feet
Evil Eye
Here Comes The Band
There Goes The Band
Skin Full
Drunk Scene
Short Out
Quick Out
Quick Pause
Penny Piece
Sleepy Head
DESCRIPTION
Unleashed in 1976, “Bite Hard” is a relentless funk juggernaut from the legendary composer, Johnny Hawksworth. Defined by its brash urgency and dramatic flair, this album is a powerhouse lineup of brass, driving drums, searing electric guitar riffs, and soulful piano grooves.Hawksworth's dynamic compositions transcend mere danceability, delivering a visceral sonic experience that commands attention. With blistering beats and soulful instrumentation, "Bite Hard" captures the essence of 1970s cinematic funk with a bold and unapologetic swagger, making it a soundtrack of unbridled musical intensity.
32.00
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32.0
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The Undisputed Truth
IN STOCK
1LP - KENT
1971 => 2025
TRACKLIST
Side 1
01 You Got The Love I Need
02 Save My Love For A Rainy Day
03 California Soul
04 Aquarius
05 Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)
Side 2
01 Smiling Faces Sometimes
02 We've Got A Way Out Love
03 Since I've Lost You
04 Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone
05 I Heard It Through The Grapevine
06 Like A Rolling Stone
DESCRIPTION
Motown producer and songwriter Norman Whitfield assembled The Undisputed Truth to further explore the psychedelic soul he had been developing with the Temptations on songs like ‘Cloud Nine’ and ‘Psychedelic Shack’.
Joe Harris, Billie Calvin and Brenda Evans were assembled as the vocal front line and their first single was ‘Save My Love For A Rainy Day’/’Since I’ve Lost You’ that was released on Gordy in February 1971 and got to #43 on the R&B Chart.
It was followed by ‘Smiling Faces Sometimes’/’You Got The Love I Need’ that was a massive hit single getting to #2 R&B and #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their debut album “The Undisputed Truth” followed and not only contained all four tracks issued on 7” but an almost interstellar version of ‘Ball Of Confusion (That’s What The World Is Today)’, ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’ as well as very soulful prowl through Bob Dylan’s ‘Like a Rolling Stone’. Tracks like ‘California Soul’ and ‘Aquarius’ also ticked the psychedelic soul box. All told it was a fantastic debut and sold strongly.
Amazingly this fantastic album has not been repressed since 1972. Thus Ace are delighted to put it back into the record racks pressed on 180gm black vinyl.
With the planet still a ‘Ball Of Confusion (That’s What The World Is Today)’ records like speak to both an old and new generation. Good music never goes out of fashion.
26.00
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26.0
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The Primates, We Are The Primates
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1LP - MUNSTER
1986 => 2024
19.00
€
19.0
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Dmz, Lift Up Your Hood
IN STOCK
7 INCH - MUNSTER
1977 => 2024
12.00
€
12.0
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Tame One, The Grudge (COLOR)
IN STOCK
1LP - CONTINUED SOUND
2007 => 2024
29.00
€
29.0
EUR
Promo
Oswald Moris, Drug Song b/w Heat Haze
IN STOCK
7 INCH - UBIQUITY RECORDS
2023
11.00
€
11.0
EUR
Closed Sessions Vol. 2
IN STOCK
1LP - CLOSED SESSIONS
2012 => 2023
27.00
€
27.0
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Euclid, Heavy Equipment
IN STOCK
1LP - BGP / FLYING DUTCHMAN AMSTERDAM
1970 => 2023
27.00
€
27.0
EUR
Blackbyrds
IN STOCK
1LP - BGP
1974 => 2023
21.00
€
21.0
EUR
The Roswell Universe, Come Up (COLOR)
IN STOCK
COLOR = EVERGREEN
7 INCH - CQQL
2023
20.00
€
20.0
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El Michels Affair, Enter the 37th Chamber
IN STOCK
1LP - FAT BEATS RECORDS
2009
26.00
€
26.0
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Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes, Reflections Of A Golden Dream
IN STOCK
1LP - BGP / FLYING DUTCHMAN
1976 => 2023
27.00
€
27.0
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Oliver Nelson, Black Brown And Beautiful
IN STOCK
1LP - FLYING DUTCHMAN
1970 => 2023
27.00
€
27.0
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Aquarius
IN STOCK
1LP - VAMPISOUL
1976 => 2023
21.00
€
21.0
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Jimmy Salcedo Y Su Onda Tres, El Mundo De Jimmy Salcedo Y Su Onda Tres
IN STOCK
1LP - VAMPISOUL
2022
21.00
€
21.0
EUR
Promo
Los Corraleros De Majagual, Esta Si Es Salsa!
IN STOCK
1LP - VAMPISOUL
1970 => 2022
23.00
€
23.0
EUR
Lynda Dawn, At First Light
IN STOCK
1LP - AKASHIK RECORDS
2019 => 2022
23.00
€
23.0
EUR
Funkadelic, Maggot Brain : 50Th Anniversary
IN STOCK
2LP - WESTBOUND
1971 => 2023
42.00
€
42.0
EUR
J Jazz – Deep Modern Jazz from Japan 1969-1984
IN STOCK
3LP - BBE
2018
46.00
€
46.0
EUR
The Fantastics!, Take A Shot
IN STOCK
2LP - BBE
2021
43.00
€
43.0
EUR
Rufus Thomas, The Funkiest Man
IN STOCK
2LP - STAX
2002
21.00
€
21.0
EUR
Kohsuke Mine, First
IN STOCK
2LP - BBE
2021
46.00
€
46.0
EUR
Alice Clark The Complete Studio Recordings
IN STOCK
1LP - BGP
2016
29.00
€
29.0
EUR
John Morales Presents Teena Marie, Love Songs & Funky Beats
IN STOCK
3LP - BBE RECORDS
2021
50.00
€
50.0
EUR
MARIE KNIGHT, THAT'S NO WAY TO TREAT A GIRL/SAY IT AGAIN
IN STOCK
7 INCH - VAMPISOUL
2021
9.00
€
9.0
EUR
Ebo Taylor - Palaver (Tabansi Gold) 1LP
IN STOCK
1LP - BBE
2019
23.00
€
23.0
EUR
RAINER TRUEBY 2LP
IN STOCK
2LP - BBE
2020
40.00
€
40.0
EUR
Shurlock & Byron The Aquarius, Us Against the World
IN STOCK
1LP - BIG DAWG RECORDS
2024
26.00
€
26.0
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Wino Willy, Wino From Another Planet
IN STOCK
1LP - GRILCHY PARTY
2023
26.00
€
26.0
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Wiz Khalifa, Star Power - 15th Anniversary Limited Edition (COLOR)
IN STOCK
TWO COLORED DISCS
CUSTOM RETRO VIDEO GAME-INSPIRED PACKAGING
2LP - ROSTRUM RECORDS
2008 => 2023
46.00
€
46.0
EUR
Promo
Pink Siifu, Gumbo'!
IN STOCK
2LP - PINK SIIFU
2021 => 2023
34.00
€
34.0
EUR
Promo
Eden Ahbez, Eden's Island - extended (COLOR)
IN STOCK
YELLOW GREEN
2LP - EVERLAND
1960 => 2022
51.00
€
51.0
EUR
Ahwlee, VII
IN STOCK
1LP - RAP VACATION
2020
21.00
€
21.0
EUR
Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, I Wish My Brother George Was Here (COLOR)
IN STOCK
2LP - GET ON DOWN
1991 => 2024
PRESSED ON "DAY-GLO WASHED" COLORED VINYL
PACKAGED WITH A FOLD-OUT ALBUM ART POSTER AND NUMBERED OBI
LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES
TRACKLIST
A1. What Is A Booty • A2. Mistadobalina • A3. The Wacky World Of Rapid Transit
B1. Pissin' On Your Steps • B2. Dark Skin Girls • B3. Money For S.. C1. Ahonetwo, Ahonetwo C2. Prelude C3. Dr. Bombay • C4. Sunny Meadows • D1. Sleepin' On My Couch
D2. Hoodz Come In Dozens • D3. Same Ol' Thing • D4. Ya Lil' Crumbssnatchers
DESCRIPTION
In the early 90s gangsta rap dominated on the West Coast led by N.W.A., Above The Law, CMW, Ice-T, and Bay Area artists like Too $hort. The East Coast had harder acts like EPMD and Kool G Rap, alongside politically and socially conscious groups like Public Enemy, BDP, and Poor Righteous Teachers. In contrast, groups like De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, and Brand Nubian emerged with a more positive and laid-back vibe. It was during this time frame that Oakland, CA’s Del The Funky Homosapien (PKA Del Tha Funkee Homosapien) emerged incorporating elements and styles akin to The Native Tongue's East Coast Hip-Hop with a P-Funk-influenced West Coast vibe.
I Wish My Brother George Was Here debuted in 1991 under Del’s cousin Ice Cube’s Street Knowledge imprint. The album was quite the opposite of "Street Knowledge" with 14 tracks of funk-filled beats and Del spitting humorous stories as an outsider to the gangsta rap scene. The amazing production was overseen by Ice Cube’s production crew The Boogie Men who also produced Da Lench Mob’s Guerillas In Tha Mist the following year. I Wish My Brother George Was Here set the stage for the success of other West Coast acts like The Pharcyde and helped Del to bring forward his crew of Hieroglyphics with Souls Of Mischief and Casual. I Wish My Brother George Was Here is a classic from the lead single “Mistadobalina” to the jazz sample cut of “The Wacky World of Rapid Transit”, to the trippy P-funk laced “Sunny Meadowz” and the hard-hitting “Hoodz Come In Dozens” with a touch of freestyle rap on The Meter’s sampled track “Same Ol’ Thing". Del delivers a no-skips funky light-hearted album that has stood the test of time.
Get On Down is proud to bring back this West Coast classic on vinyl. The album is pressed on “Day-Glo Washed” double-colored vinyl packaged with a fold-out album art cover poster and numbered OBI limited to 1000 copies.
42.00
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42.0
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UGK, Too Hard to Swallow (COLOR)
IN STOCK
NEON YELLOW
2LP - SONY / VMP
1992 => 2022
42.00
€
42.0
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J Dilla, The Diary (COLOR)
IN STOCK
PURPLE & ORANGE MARBLE
2LP - NOW AGAIN / VMP
2016 => 2022
43.00
€
43.0
EUR
Wiz Khalifa, Blacc Hollywood (COLOR)
IN STOCK
LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES
BLACC TATTOO INK-IN-CLEAR COLORED VINYL
GATEFOLD JACKET
NUMBERED OBI
2LP - GET ON DOWN
2014 => 2024
43.00
€
43.0
EUR
Boogie Down Productions, Sex And Violence (COLOR)
IN STOCK
COLORED VINYL
GATEFOLD JACKET WITH FULL LYRICS
2LP - GET ON DOWN
1992 => 2024
36.00
€
36.0
EUR
Mick Jenkins, Wave(s)
IN STOCK
1LP - CINEMATIC MUSIC GROUP
2015 => 2024
27.00
€
27.0
EUR
La the Darkman, Heist Of The Century
IN STOCK
2LP - COALMINE RECORDS
1998 => 2024
36.00
€
36.0
EUR
Madlib, Liberation 2 (Instrumentals)
IN STOCK
2LP - NATURE SOUNDS
2024
32.00
€
32.0
EUR
Clipse, Til The Casket Drops (COLOR)
IN STOCK
FRUIT PUNCH COLORED VINYL
HAND NUMBERED OBI LIMITED TO 2000 COPIES
1LP - GET ON DOWN
2009 => 2023
30.00
€
30.0
EUR
UGK, Too Hard To Swallow (CLEAR)
IN STOCK
2LP - GET ON DOWN
1992 => 2017
40.00
€
40.0
EUR
Killah Priest, Mystery Channel - EP
IN STOCK
1LP - 600 BLOCK RECORDS
2023
19.00
€
19.0
EUR
Wildfire, Dance Hits
IN STOCK
1LP - CULTURES OF SOUL
2020 => 2021
27.00
€
27.0
EUR
Boris Gardiner, Ultra Super Dub V.2
IN STOCK
1LP - NOW-AGAIN RECORDS
197? => 2022
27.00
€
27.0
EUR
Promo
Miles Davis, Decoy (CLEAR)
IN STOCK
1LP - GET ON DOWN
1984 => 2022
14.00
€
14.0
EUR
N.O.R.E., 5E
IN STOCK
1LP - MASS APPEAL
2019
26.00
€
26.0
EUR
Orquesta Revé, De Habana A Lima Con La Orquesta Revé
IN STOCK
1LP - VAMPISOUL
1971 => 2022
21.00
€
21.0
EUR
Kazi & Madlib, Blackmarket Seminar
IN STOCK
2LP - TUFF KONG RECORDS
2014 => 2022
42.00
€
42.0
EUR
The Pharaohs, In The Basement (RSD Exclusive 180 Gram Black Vinyl LP)
IN STOCK
1LP - LUV N' HAIGHT RECORDS
RSD 2022 - DROP 1
1996 => 2022
31.00
€
31.0
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Czarface Czarface Meets Ghostface
IN STOCK
1LP - SILVER AGE
2018 => 2022
27.00
€
27.0
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Embryo, Auf Auf
IN STOCK
1LP - MADLIB INVAZION
2021
30.00
€
30.0
EUR
Diamond D & The Psychotic Neurotics, Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop
IN STOCK
2LP - GET ON DOWN
1992 => 2014
27.00
€
27.0
EUR
Czarface
IN STOCK
1LP - BRICK RECORDS
2013
30.00
€
30.0
EUR
Asha Puthli, The Devil Is Loose (COLOR)
IN STOCK
PINK
1LP - MR BONGO
2021 03 05
25.00
€
25.0
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Karl Hector & The Malcouns, Non Ex Orbis
IN STOCK
1LP - NOW-AGAIN
2019 => 2024
27.00
€
27.0
EUR
Witch, Lukombo Vibes
IN STOCK
1LP - NOW AGAIN
1976 => 2012
21.00
€
21.0
EUR
Hideto Sasaki, Toshiyuki Sekine Quartet + 1, Stop Over
IN STOCK
2LP - BBE
2020
46.00
€
46.0
EUR
Tabansi Studio Band
IN STOCK
2LP - BBE
2020
26.00
€
26.0
EUR
Little Tommy, I'm Hurt b/w Lov'h
IN STOCK
7 INCH - SECRET STASH
2025
- First ever reissue of this massively collectable gem.
- Hits two highly active collectors markets at once, Low Rider Soul Oldies + Northern Soul.
- Hand numbered limited edition pressing of 500 units. When they're gone, they're gone!
TRACKLIST
I’m Hurt
Lov'h
DESCRIPTON
To crate diggers, he’s Tyrone Thomas, the man behind Tyrone Thomas and the Whole Darn Family’s “Seven Minutes of Funk”—one of the most sampled tracks in music history. But dig a little deeper, and Northern Soul and Low-Rider Oldies devotees know him better as Little Tommy, a teenage sensation who cut his teeth in the ’60s on August Moon’s Sound of Soul label. Now, Secret Stash Records is thrilled to present the first-ever reproduction of this Richmond, VA native’s 1964 debut, “I’m Hurt” b/w “Lov’h.” Clean copies of this rare gem easily fetch over $200, and for good reason. Originally released when Thomas was only 16, “I’m Hurt” became a Low Rider Oldies anthem, while “Lov’H” has fueled Northern Soul all-nighters for generations. This limited pressing—only 500 hand-numbered units—pays homage to Little Tommy’s early impact, preserving a slice of soul history that’s as rare as it is timeless.
19.00
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Greyboy, Freestylin' (COLOR)
IN STOCK
RSD 2025
1LP - UBIQUITY RECORDINGS
1993 => 2025
- Heavy-weight LP jacket with Obi-strip, Orange vinyl with Grey splatter
- Quantity: 1500
- This Record Store Day release is the first vinyl repress of this album since 1993.
TRACKLIST
A1 Ruffneck Jazz
A2 Panacea
A3 Singles Party
A4 La Jolla
B1 On The Strip
B2 Freestylin'
B3 Lite Bake
B4 Outerlude
DESCRIPTION
Originally released in 1993 as the debut full-length album for Greyboy, it marked his introduction as the first artist on the fledgling Ubiquity label, which had been founded only three years prior. This landmark album helped establish Greyboy (along with his guest musicians, most notably Karl Denson) as an artist/producer who would go on to define the West Coast Acid Jazz/Rare Groove scene that was already burgeoning in the UK. This Record Store Day release is the first vinyl repress of this album since 1993.
32.00
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32.0
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Akasaka Soul Funk 1969-1977
IN STOCK
1LP - 180G
2025
For all fans of the Wamono series!
Rare and killer Japanese soul funk tunes.
180g heavy vinyl pressing, reverse board jacket.
Mastering and lacquer cut by Jukka Sarapää at Timmion Cutting Lab, Helsinki, Finland.
Fully licensed Nippon Columbia masters.
Text and track-by-track liner notes by Kazunori Harada.
TRACKLIST
SIDE A
1 - Mieko Hirota - Soul Lady (4’14”)
2 - Shinji Maki & Black Jack - Nabeyoko Soul (4’08”)
3 - Tan Tan - Happy Day (3’04”)
4 - Kenji Niinuma - Airenki (3’20”)
5 - Hatsumi Shibata - Furui Fuku Nanka (3’07”)
SIDE B
1 - Strawberry Jam - Arimasen (4’12”)
2 - Mieko Hirota - Anata Ga Inakute Mo (3’03”)
3 - Akira Yasuda & Beat Folk - Kaeroka Kaeroka (Single version) (3’41”)
4 - Miki Hirayama - Hatachi No Koi (3’17”)
5 - Masaaki Sakai - Baby, Yuki Wo Dashite (2’38”)
DESCRIPTION
At the start of the 60s, a new wave of gospel-influenced jazz started to emerge, with hits such as Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers' "Moanin'" and Cannonball Adderley's "Work Song" epitomizing this evolution in the genre. The terms "soul jazz" and "funky jazz" were coined as a way to describe this new sound that was making an impact in the US and also on the other sides of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
In 1964, Ray Charles made his first visit to Japan. Then, in 1968, Martha & The Vandellas and Stevie Wonder set foot in the country, followed by Sam & Dave in 1969, Ike & Tina Turner in 1970, and B.B. King in 1971. The TV show "Soul Train" also began airing in Japan in the early 1970s. A watershed moment happened in 1973 when Sammy Davis Jr. was cast in a TV commercial for Suntory whisky — and the influence of the US Black entertainment world had really landed, with soul, jazz, and funk artists becoming household names.
Nippon Columbia played a pivotal role during this turning point. The company had contracts with Buddah Records and Blue Thumb Records, releasing notable works by artists such as Gladys Knight & The Pips, Curtis Mayfield, The Crusaders, and The Pointer Sisters. At the same time, the label was also releasing several Japanese soul, jazz, and funk projects under the lead of music director Jiro Inagaki. Inagaki, a saxophonist who began his professional career in the early 1950s, honed his skills at U.S. military camps, where he shared his love of music with the Black servicemen. In the 1960s, he played with drummer Hideo Shiraki's band, which was widely considered to be Japan's representative group of the funky jazz movement. Later, Inagaki went on to pursue more cutting-edge sounds with his Soul Media project, including being a pioneering figure in the "jazz rock" genre. By working closely with Inagaki and his various musical projects, Nippon Columbia really placed the company at the center of an exciting and important period in Japanese music.
In 1965, Nippon Columbia opened a recording studio in Tokyo's Akasaka neighborhood. Akasaka was also home to the first ever discotheque in Japan, the legendary MUGEN, which ran from 1968 to 1987 and where many acts performed, including Con Funk Shun, the Bar-Kays, Ike & Tina Turner, B.B. King, Sam & Dave, Three Degrees, and Edwin Starr, as well as many local Japanese singers and musicians. This melting pot of creativity in the area led to the recording of many singles and albums by Japanese artists that were infused with the sounds of soul and funk. Most of these recordings were not available outside of Japan and remain rare and unknown musical gems. The selection you are holding in your hands is an explosive collection of 10 essential tracks released by the legendary Nippon Columbia label between 1969 and 1977, capturing the raw, unapparelled energy that was flowing through the air of the Akasaka streets at this electrifying time. Enjoy!
26.00
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DJ Harrison, Stashboxxx [10-Year Anniversary Edition]
IN STOCK
2LP - JELLOWSTONE
2014 => 2024
34.00
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34.0
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Benny Reid, Shook Ones Pt. II + Remixes
IN STOCK
7 INCH - BENNY REID PRODUCTIONS
2022
11.00
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11.0
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Grant Phabao, Magic Kingdom
IN STOCK
1LP - TIMEC / PARIS DJS
2024
29.00
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29.0
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Sonora Nelson Ferreyra, Guaracheros
IN STOCK
1LP -VAMPISOUL
1961 => 2024
21.00
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21.0
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Pale Shades Of Grey: Heavy Psychedelic Ballads & Dirges 1969-1976
IN STOCK
RSD 2024
1LP - NOW-AGAIN RECORDS
2024
30.00
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30.0
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Dave Pike, The Doors Of Perception (COLOR)
IN STOCK
RSD 2024
BLUE SWIRL COLORED VINYL PRESSING
1LP - NATURE SOUNDS
1970 => 2024
30.00
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30.0
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Blow My Mind!
IN STOCK
2LP - MUNSTER
2021 => 2024
29.00
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29.0
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Shelly Y Nueva Generación
IN STOCK
1LP - MUNSTER
2024
19.00
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19.0
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Dead Horse, The Dead Horse Tapes - Blown Away (COLOR)
IN STOCK
RSD 2024
(BLUE COLOR VINYL)
LIMITED 500 WORLDWIDE
1LP - MUNSTER
2024
19.00
€
19.0
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Madlib, Flying High Instrumentals
IN STOCK
1LP - BANGYAHEAD
2024
29.00
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29.0
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Various The Best Of Ace Rockabilly
IN STOCK
1LP - ACE RECORDS
2023
21.00
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21.0
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Tha God Fahim, Tha Supreme Hoarder Of All Pristine Wealth
IN STOCK
1LP - NATURE SOUNDS
2023
30.00
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30.0
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Hi-Tek, Beatbox Studios [1995 MPC 60II]
IN STOCK
1LP - HI-TEK MUSIC
2023
30.00
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30.0
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Partynextdoor, Colours (COLOR)
IN STOCK
COLOR = WHITE
1LP - OVO SOUND
2021
21.00
€
21.0
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Popcaan, Fixtape
IN STOCK
2LP - OVO SOUND
2020 => 2021
30.00
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30.0
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DJ Harrison, Monotones
IN STOCK
1LP - JELLOWSTONE
2023
46.00
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46.0
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Cory Gunz & David Bars, Gunz X Bars
IN STOCK
1LP - DITC STUDIOS
2023
29.00
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29.0
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Gabor Szabo, 1969
IN STOCK
1LP - EVERLAND
169 => 2023
33.00
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33.0
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Eden Ahbez, Wild Boy: The Lost Songs Of Eden Ahbez
IN STOCK
1LP - EVERLAND
2016 => 2023
29.00
€
29.0
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Andres Y Sus Estrellas
IN STOCK
1LP - EL PALMAS MUSIC
1976 => 2023
32.00
€
32.0
EUR
Promo
Black Sugar II
IN STOCK
1LP - MONTEREY
1974 => 2023
29.00
€
29.0
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