BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
7 INCH - VAMPISOUL
2021 04 09

1CD - FUTURE DAYS
2019
2021 09 03

SOLD OUT
1LP - P-VINE
2021 11 19

SOLD OUT
1LP - P-VINE
2021 11 19

SOLD OUT
7 INCH - P-VINE
2021 11 05

SOLD OUT
BLUE VINYL
1LP - ALOHA GOT SOUL
2022 04 08

SOLD OUT
2LP - LIGHT IN THE ATTIC
2012

BIS => 2022 02 04
BLUE
1LP - ALOHA GOT SOUL
2021 08 06

SOLD OUT
1LP - TOKUMA JAPAN COMMUNICATIONS
2022 01 14

SOLD OUT
VIOLET
1LP - FAT POSSUM RECORDS
RSD 2021 - DROP 2
1969 => 2021

SOLD OUT
1LP - PMG
2016

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
7 INCH - DYNAMITE CUTS
2020

SOLD OUT
7 INCH - DYNAMITE CUTS
2021 05 28

SOLD OUT
1LP - BE WITH RECORDS
2021 03 12

SOLD OUT
2LP - FORAGER RECORDS
2022

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
K7 - LIGHT IN THE ATTIC
2022 11 18

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
8-TRACK - LIGHT IN THE ATTIC
2022 11 18

SOLD OUT
1LP - 8TH RECORDS
2017

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
12 INCH x 2 - BBE
2022

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
7 INCH - RECORD KICKS
2023

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
1LP - P-VINE
1972 => 2022

BIS => 2025 05 16
3LP - BBE
BLUE VINYL
2022 => 2023

SOLD OUT
7 INCH - VAMPISOUL
2022 01 21

SOLD OUT
1LP - VAMPISOUL
2017

SOLD OUT
1LP - VAMPISOUL
2019

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
2LP - ACE
2023

SOLD OUT
1CD - KENT
1971 => 2023

BIS => 2025 04 25
1CD - KENT
1970 => 2023

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
1CD - ACE
2023

BIS => 2023 12 01
7 INCH - MR BONGO RECORDS
2023

BIS => 2023 12 01
2LP - MR BONGO RECORDS
2023

BIS => 2024 02 02
PINK INDIE ONLY
2LP - MR BONGO RECORDS
2023

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
2LP - RCA RECORDS LABEL
2015

2LP - SAINT RECORDS / COLUMBIA
2016

PRE ORDER => 2024 02 23
1CD - MR BONGO RECORDS
1973 => 2024

BIS => 2024 10 11
1LP - STONES THROW
2024

BIS => 2024 10 11
1LP - STONES THROW
2023

BIS => 2025 05 02
TIP-ON
1LP - VMP / CONCORD
1978 => 2022

BIS => 2025 01 31
BOXSET
7 INCH x 7 - KENT
2024

BIS => 2025 01 31
2LP - ACE
2024

BIS => 2025 04 04
RSD BLACK FRIDAY 2024
ORANGE COLOURED VINYL
1LP - SOUL JAZZ RECORDS
1977 => 2024

SOLD OUT
GOLD DUST LP
1LP - FUNK ON SIGHT
2024

BIS => 2025 05 02
1LP - 600 BLOCK
2024

Chicago native and donning the moniker C3zr, Cesar Pino’s projects combine his background as a classically trained and jazz pianist with the electronic funk or soul of his favorite artists like Kaytranada, Daft Punk, and Robert Glasper.


TRACKLIST

SIDE A:

1. Kingsbury
2. Gold Cymbal (ft. Sarita Songbird)
3. Not Over U (ft. Travis Percy)
4. He Can’t See (ft. Ifeanyi Elswith)
5. Meadows (ft. Wei)
6. 11pm (ft. Jamal Damien)
7. Agua Viva
8. Star Dazed

SIDE B:

9. B.B.B (ft. Ifeanyi Elswith)
10. Together (ft. Paolo Apuli)
11. Hold On (ft. Travis Percy)
12. Odyssey
13. Aqua Viva (Pugs Atomz Remix)
14. B.B.B (Inkswel remix)

DESCRIPTION

Round Voyage by C3zr is an experimental album that blends R&B/Soul, electronic keyboards, and avant- garde sounds into a captivating sonic journey.
It features a list of superb guest artists including Ifeanyi Elswith, Jamal Damien, Wei, Travis Percy, Paolo Apui, and Sarita Songbird.

The LP includes two remixes by MCee Pugs Atomz and producer Inkswel. Round Voyage explores themes of cyclical time, personal evolution

BIS => 2025 05 02
PURPLE & WHITE GALAXY
TIP ON CASEWRAPPED
180 GRAM
1LP - VMP / ATLANTIC
1967 => 2022

BIS => 2025 07 04
TIP-ON; GATEFOLD
180 GRAM
1LP - VMP / STAX
1974 => 2021

PRE ORDER => 2025 02 14
7 INCH x 2 - SEDSOULCIETY RECORDINGS
2025

TRACKLIST

A) ALBUM VERSION
B) NORTH COAST REMIX
C) SOULSONIC REMIX
D) EFBNMX MIX


DESCRIPTION

This is the first full cover and double vinyl pressing of Sedsoulciety Recordings.
It features the Rob Hardt album track „Weekend“, which became the family barbecue anthem and the title theme of the first 45 Weekender Hamburg.
With remixes from DJ/producer greats like Rob Hardt, DJ Friction and producer duo EFBNMXMIX this double 7“ vinyl is a must have for the warm season. It‘s a perfect spin for any DJ set during barbecues, block parties or summer jams.
This is the first full cover and double vinyl pressing of Sedsoulciety Recordings.
It features the Rob Hardt album track „Weekend“, which became the family barbecue
anthem and the title theme of the first 45 Weekender Hamburg.
With remixes from DJ/producer greats like Rob Hardt, DJ Friction and producer duo
EFBNMXMIX this double 7“ vinyl is a must have for the warm season. It‘s a perfect spin for any DJ set during barbecues, block parties or summer jams.

PRE ORDER => 2025 02 14
7 INCH - SEDSOULCIETY RECORDINGS
2025

TRACKLIST

A) ORIGINAL
B) ROB HARDT BOOGIE FUNK REMIX


DESCRIPTION

Soulkitchen is a Not only Germany’s first pure Rare Groove music club, and one of the first on the globe, it was also the homebase of “The Soulkitchen Cookin’ Crew”, a DJ-team which took its international audience by storm with an increasingly infectious, and deliciously danceable meal of Soul and Heavy Funk.
The subsequent founding of the record label Soulciety with signings of Soul and Funk legends like Bobby Byrd, Roy Ayers, Lonnie Liston Smith, Eddie Bo, Roger Troutman, Dean Francis and many more, emphasized the true and ambitious love for original Soul music from the late Sixties, Seventies and early Eighties. Ever since, “The Soulkitchen Cookin’ Crew” has been doing its thing worldwide, playing live and DJing in the original, immortal Rare Groove style.
In 2003 “The Soulkitchen Cookin’ Crew” started producing and recording their first album, creating original and so called „New Heavy Funk“ tunes, firstly in a very original raw soul style, just known from their 30 years ago founded 7“ label „Hot Pie & Candy Records“ they established for the legendary „Poets Of Rhythm“, the Munich band they signed in 1993.
Later adding more grown up well arranged and produced songs with a late 70ts feel.
It took them 12 Years to finish it and another 8 years more to release it and though after 20 years after the start of creating a full length album it has had its digital birth in 2023. But now for the first time ever the first track is pressed on vinyl.
Two bangers on one 7“-single, one side featuring the original version and a Rob Hardt Boogie Funk remix on the flipside.

Soulkitchen is a registered trademark – which stands for:
Great music, great people and a whole lotta fun(k)!

PRE ORDER => 2025 02 14
7 INCH - SEDSOULCIETY RECORDINGS
2025

TRACKLIST
A) VOCAL
B) DUB

DESCRIPTION
Classic R’N’B meets Neo-Boogie with a touch of Pop.
An uptempo groove with a silky voice on top, an instrumental monster hook forced by very funky keyboard lines, all together forming an instant smash single.
Modern and fresh melodies, driving claps and a groovy baseline are the ingredients of this debut single by this brand-new artist GI-YO.
This is the 2nd release of our Sedsoulciety Recordings gold line, which displays the modern and zeitgeist driven section of our catalogue.
GI-YO is a young and super talented writer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer. All instruments are played by himself, the song is written and composed by him and was mixed and finalised by no less than super producer Rob Hardt.
This new release on SEDSOULCIETY RECORDINGS is another unreleased exclusive vinyl 45

SOLD OUT
1LP - PLYGRND
2023

- The debut EP by singer and producer Pale Jay!
- Praised by tastemakers like COLORS and the BBC, the international response to The Celestial Suite has been positive through and through.
- Includes the instrumentals on Side B.

TRACKLIST 
For James
Donny In Valdez
Dos Uvas
Shameful Game
Under The Magnolia Tree
For James (Instrumental)
Donny In Valdez (Instrumental)
Dos Uvas (Instrumental)
Shameful Game (Instrumental)
Under The Magnolia Tree (Instrumental)

DESCRIPTION

’The Celestial Suite’: a body of work rooted in the unconscious, displaying a deep connection between Pale Jay and his musical guides such as Donny Hathaway, J Dilla and Khruangbin. Pale Jay’s self-produced debut EP ‘The Celestial Suite’ showcases his fragile falsetto floating over dusty beats and serene strings glued together by ageless arrangements.

BIS => 2025 04 18
7 INCH - SECRET STASH
2024

- First ever release.
- Only 250 units available.
- Hand numbered.

TRACKLIST 
The Funky Judge
Where Did The Judge Go

DESCRIPTION
Bull & The Matadors have long been a staple on the northern soul scene. Their sides for Chicago's Toddlin' Town Records have lit up dancefloors at all-nighters for decades. Their biggest hit came in the summer of 1968 with "The Funky Judge". Later that year, they cut a follow-up tune called "Where Did The Judge Go". Sadly, the label moved on from the group before it was ever released. Secret Stash Records is proud to present the first-ever pressing of this lost funky northern soul gem! The limited edition, hand-numbered 250-unit pressing features The Funky Judge on the flip.

BIS => 2025 04 18
7 INCH - AVIS / BREWERYTOWN RECORDS
2025

- This is The Ebonys' first-ever single, and it’s finally being reissued on 7" for the first time in almost half a century.
- Remastered from the original studio tapes. Arrangement by Roland Chambers.

TRACKLIST 
Back In My Arms
Can't Help But Love You

DESCRIPTION
Avis would see two releases in total, a Ray Sharp solo record (AVIS-1002) but more relative to our story, The Ebonys - Back In My Arms b/w I Can't Help But Love You (AVIS-1001). Recorded in 1968 and released in 1969 the record failed to chart, or maybe get radio play at all. This was the very first release for Clarence, David, James, and Jennifer as The Ebonys. Written and produced by Ray and arranged by the late, great Roland Chambers, the single seems to have long been forgotten. Perhaps it was overlooked, or overshadowed by the very successful career The Ebonys would go on to have at PIR, under Gamble & Huff. In 1971, The Ebonys' single You're The Reason Why was in the ten on the U.S. R&B Charts, a first for PIR. Fifty-five years later, after a seemingly endless effort by Raymond Waterhouse to relive some of that late 1960s glory with later bands like Waterhouse, Live A Little, Profit, The Four Accents, The Ebonys original reel-to-reel master tapes from the Avis label sessions have been found and remastered and sound as good today as they did back in 1969. In that original session for Ray at Sigma Sound Studios with Joe Tarsia doing the mix, there were three songs done in total, which will finally see a proper release on a 7" / 45rpm.

BIS => 2025 04 18
7 INCH - HEAT ROCK RECORDS
2024

Altered Tapes & Platurn take on Marvin Gaye's "T Plays It Cool"

TRACKLIST 
Altered Tapes - T Turns It Up (Right On Brother Remix)
Platurn X Marvin - P Lays It Cool (Take A Rest Mix)

DESCRIPTION
Next up in the Heat Rock catalog! For HR-020, Altered Tapes (Chicago) and Platurn (Bay Area) offer a double dose of Marvin from his classic blaxploitation soundtrack. Already a b-boy classic in its original form, Altered Tapes decided to turn up the b-boy dial even more with a flip centered around a heavy drum break for Side A. While over on Side B, Platurn offers us an extended, DJ-friendly, stemmed-out version that holds more true to Marvin's take while also adding all the flavor we wish the OG had! Both are guaranteed to make you bounce.

PRE ORDER => 2025 04 12
RSD 2025
2LP + 1CD - RAT PACK RECORDS
2025

Limited PURPLE Vinyl 180g + CD
600 COPIES

TRACKLIST
SIDE A
1. At Last
2. Fool That I Am
3. A Sunday King of Love
4. Don't Cry Baby
5. In My Diary
6. Someone To Watch Over Me
7. Again
8. Prisoner of Love
9. These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)
SIDE B
1. I Just Want to Make Love to You
2. One For My Baby (And One More for the Road)
3. Dream
4. Trust in Me
5. I Want to Be Loved (But Only by You)
6. How Big a Fool
7. Stormy Weather
8. Waiting For Charlie (To Come Home)
9. Something's Got a Hold on Me

DESCRIPTION
Etta James' Trust In Me is a must-have compilation of her greatest hits, enhanced by an exceptional remastering. This record showcases her captivating voice through timeless classics, all in a special edition with a superb purple hue. A vibrant tribute to a legend.

BIS => 2025 07 04
1LP - NOW-AGAIN RECORDS
1970 => 2025

TRACKLIST
A1. It's Your Thing
A2. Lost Times
A3. Can't Get Next To You
A4. The House That Jack Built
A5. Look A Py Py
B1. Bossa Blue
B2. Spacing Out
B3. Where Are We
B4. Latin Lips

DESCRIPTION
Spacing Out is an instrumental masterpiece only ever issued in Bermuda at the turn of 1970. A mix of the band's out-there original compositions and extravagant covers of The Meters, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin and The Isley Brothers, it established this band as one of the greatest instrumental bands of any genre, and helped kickstart the retro-soul/funk scenes that birthed the likes of Daptone and Big Crown Records. It's certainly a lodestar for Now-Again Records.
This reissue was done with the license and participation of the entire Invaders band, with their story told in great detail in an oversized booklet penned by Jefferson "Chairman" Mao, complete with rare photos of this rarely seen ensemble. From the proverbial stank face-inducing opening bars of reverb-drenched drums and congas that announce Spacing Out, you're thrust into something visceral and fleeting: a pocket universe in which technical excess, chemistry between players, and the uninhibited energy of youth align in a kind of glorious imperfection. Spacing Out is one of the greatest instrumental albums of its or any period in that unmistakably raw - as in honest - way only a crew of largely self-taught young uns could catch a groove.

PRE ORDER => 2025 03 28
1LP - CHARLY RECORDS
2025

Rare Seventies Big City Street Soul

TRACKLIST
SIDE A
ANDERSON BROTHERS - I Can See Him Loving You
LLOYD PRICE - Love Music
SKULL SNAPS - My Hang Up Is You
BLANCH CARTER - Halos Are for Angels
GARNET MIMMS - Somebody, Someplace
JACKIE ROSS - Do I (Love You Like You Like It)
CLASSIC EXAMPLE - That's Groovy

SIDE B
CONNIE LAVERNE - Can't Live Without You
PASSIONS - A Toast (May There Be No Last Time)
LIBERATION - Don't Spread Your Love Around
WINFIELD PARKER - Trust Me
WHATNAUTS - Give Him Up
BARRY SMITH - That's All That's Required
EDDIE HOLMAN - Young Girl (In Your World)

DESCRIPTION
In 1971, film producer David Gil and his business partners Robert S Sinn and Paul Frankenberg launched a film company called GSF. Over the next few years, it would be involved in a small number of productions. But, in 1971 the movie business was kind of old-hat, music was where it was at, and so GSF Records, a well-funded label, headed by Larry Newton was formed. Today Newton is largely remembered for his attempts to prevent Louis Armstrong from recording 'What A Wonderful World' but that didn’t stop him from growing ABC from a second division company to an industry leader. As he approached his 52nd birthday he was unveiled as GSF Records’ president a full-service music company, involved in records and publishing across all genres. Through a joint venture with drummer Bernard Purdie the label targeted the R&B charts and soul & funk dominated GSF's release schedule.
Black music ruled and this was reinforced by the hiring of Lloyd Price as head of A&R (veteran R&B star), and producers George Kerr (All-Platinum), Mickey Stevenson (Motown) and Jerry 'Swamp Dogg’ Williams. No wonder then, unintentional as it was, that GSF left behind such an extraordinary legacy of rare soul treasures.

PRE ORDER => 2025 03 28
1LP - CHARLY RECORDS
2025

TRACKLIST
SIDE A
THE SHADES OF LOVE - Do Your Own Dance
CLAUDETTE POLITE - I'll Come When You Call
LEISA DOVE - I'll Fight (Fire With Fire)
SIDE B
ROYALLE DELITE - I'll Be A Freak For You
THE SHADES OF LOVE - Come And Make Me Feel Good
JEAN JONES - Love At First Sight

DESCRIPTION
Chic’s Nile Rogers is lauded as an international star and the recently departed Patrick Adams is acknowledged as one of the most important pioneers of disco music, but behind them were an army of lesser-known musicians, producers, and arrangers including one of the founding-fathers of New York Dance, the enigma Lonnie Johnson.
Scorpgemi Records and Lonnie Johnson, the man behind the label, will be unknown to most, but he was an important figure at the birth of dance music. His label featured work by several leading voices of the New York scene and provided one of New York’s most instantly recognisable dance music records— “Keep In Touch (Body To Body)”—one of the greatest club cuts ever.. But Johnson himself leaves hardly a trace, a behind-the-scenes person, and a friend of Patrick Adams who is only known to those who study the small print on record labels.
So, Lonnie Joel Johnson proves to be both highly influential, and almost completely elusive. A backroom person, who created an anthem across the Atlantic from his home base in New York. A man who was instrumental in the development of Patrick Adams’ career from producer of vocal groups to the go-to producer for dancefloor gold. Yet, for all this there are no biographical details, no interviews and almost nothing left behind except for a small but fantastic catalogue of music.

PRE ORDER => 2025 03 28
1LP - CHARLY RECORDS
1970 => 2025

TRACKLIST
SIDE A
Spinning Wheel
You'd Better Sit Down, Kids
For Once in My Life
My Way
Wichita Lineman
SIDE B
And When I Die
In the Ghetto
You've Made Me So Very Happy
Hi-Heel Sneakers

DESCRIPTION
Sammy Davis Jr was a singer, actor, comedian, dancer, TV host and noted amateur photographer. But, he is perhaps best remembered for his role in the iconic film Ocean’s 11 where he played a member of the Rat Pack alongside lifelong friends Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, a role that he lived in real life.
In 1969 he had a #11 Billboard hit with ‘I’ve Gotta Be Me’ after which he signed to the mighty Motown Records in order to reach a younger audience.
The album was released internationally in 1970 and showcased Davis at his smokin’ best covering ‘Spinning Wheel’ and ‘Wichita Lineman’ with his trademark brassy tenor. At the time Davis was a top-draw act in Las Vegas alongside Elvis with whom he developed a close relationship. He appeared in Presley’s concert film That’s The Way It Is and included a superb version of ‘In The Ghetto’ on the album. The set also includes the Motown classics ‘For Once In My Life’, popularised by Stevie Wonder’, and ‘You’ve Made Me So Very Happy’ by Brenda Holloway, co-written by the Holloway sisters and Frank “Do I Love You” Wilson.
Sammy Davis Jr was posthumously awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement and his legacy lives on through his screen performances and his prolific recorded output.

PRE ORDER => 2025 03 28
1LP - CHARLY RECORDS
1970 => 2025

The Most Famous Sports Team in History ON RECORD…

TRACKLIST
SIDE A

The Globetrotters Theme
Globetrottin'
Bouncin' All Over the World
Sneaky Pete
Marathon Mary
River Queen
House Party
SIDE B
Gravy
Meadowlark
Lillia Peabody
Put a Little Meat on Your Bones, Lucinda
Rainy Day Bells
Cheer Me Up

DESCRIPTION
Inspired by the smash hit “Sugar Sugar”, by the cartoon pop band The Archies, CBS TV were only too keen to sign-up Don Kirshner’s Globetrotters recordings as the soundtrack to the all-new Saturday morning Harlem Globe Trotters cartoon series that ran from 1971-72.
The TV series – the album and companion singles – were a huge commercial success and 22 episodes were produced by Hanna-Barbera. It was the first Saturday morning show to feature an African-American cast and the soundtrack was suitably soulful, upbeat and funky. One of the main writers, James Ralph Bailey, was a former member of the Cadillacs and famed for penning songs for Main Ingredient and Isaac Hayes. Bailey is also none other than Chuck Wood, writer and singer, of the Northern Soul anthem “Seven Days Too Long”.
With guest vocals by Globetrotter legend Meadowlark Lemon this exclusive vinyl reissue will certainly set the ball rollin’!

BIS => 2025 06 27
1LP - VAMPISOUL
1971 => 2025

We are pleased to present again this wonderful and highly sought-after album, born from a promotional campaign by the U.S. Army to encourage recruitment.
The recording perfectly captures the spirit of young America through songs written by Sly Stone, Curtis Mayfield, Funkadelic, and Burt Bacharach (via Isaac Hayes, of course). High-level soul and funk performed by brilliant anonymous musicians.
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. I WANT TO TAKE YOU HIGHER
2. SMILING FACES SOMETIMES
3. (DON’T WORRY) IF THERE’S A HELL BELOW, WE’RE ALL GOING TO GO
4. PEOPLE GET READY
5. GETTING OVER

Side B
1. I’LL BET YOU / CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’
2. POP CORN / OYE COMO VA
3. I LOVE YOU FOR ALL SEASONS
4. EAST OF JAVA
5. WALK ON BY

DESCRIPTION
Often, the most prized records by collectors hold unexpected stories. When they also feature incredibly high musical quality and only a few original copies are available, they become the holy grails of collecting. This is the case with this album, recorded by American soldiers stationed in Germany in the early 70s.
During the Vietnam War, the U.S. Army organized a band competition among its soldiers. The winners would record a promotional album that would be distributed for free to encourage enlistment during such a turbulent time. The result was a double LP shared between the bands SOAP and East of Underground.
Although East of Underground's repertoire consists of covers of soul and funk hits, the quality is surprisingly high: raw guitars, crushing drums, brilliant vocal harmonies... The result perfectly captures the spirit of young America through songs written by Sly Stone, Curtis Mayfield, Funkadelic, and Burt Bacharach (via Isaac Hayes, of course). High-level soul and funk performed by anonymous musicians whose final fate has yet to be confirmed. When the label Now Again tried to reconstruct the story of East of Underground, they only managed to contact one of its members after digging through documents in the New York Library and collaborating with the U.S. Army.
We are now pleased to present this wonderful and highly sought-after album once again, a surprising case where the covers rival the originals, creating a unique recording that justifies its immense appeal among collectors.

PRE ORDER => 2025 04 25
1CD - ACE / STAX
2025

TRACKLIST
1. THEME FROM THE MEN (Instrumental)
2. TYPE THANG
3. ROLLING DOWN A MOUNTAINSIDE
4. (IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG) I DON'T WANT TO BE RIGHT
5. JOY PT 1
6. JOY PT 2
7. WONDERFUL
8. SOMEONE MADE YOU FOR ME
9. TITLE THEME
10. HUNG UP ON MY BABY (Instrumental)
11. CHOCOLATE CHIP
12. CHOCOLATE CHIP (Instrumental)
13. COME LIVE WITH ME
14. BODY LANGUAGE
15. DISCOCONNECTION
16. ST. THOMAS SQUARE
17. ROCK ME EASY BABY PT 1
18. ROCK ME EASY BABY PT 2
19. JUICY FRUIT (DISCO FREAK) PT 1
20. JUICY FRUIT (DISCO FREAK) PT 2

DESCRIPTION
The wonderfully favourable response to our first CD and double vinyl volume of the original A and B sides of the singles of the late great Isaac Hayes – as originally released on Stax’ Enterprise subsidiary between 1969 and 1972 – has forced us to bring forward, this month, the release of “Hot Buttered Singles 2” to cater for what Ace is sure will be just as great a level of popular demand.
This volume picks up where “Hot Buttered Singles Vol 1” left off with Hayes’ final 45 of 1972, and carries his seven inch story through to 1976 – by which time Stax was defunct, and Hayes’ was on his own Hot Buttered Soul label via ABC Records. It features eight US R&B chart hits including the much sampled ‘Hung Up On My Baby’ and ‘Chocolate Chip’, Hayes’ biggest hit of this period ‘Joy’ and the ever-popular 1976 instrumental ‘Disco Connection’, which finally gave Hayes’ his second UK Top 20 hit after ‘Shaft’.
All tracks match the original single edits, and wherever possible are taken from digital transfers of the original Enterprise singles masters. Where the original 45s came in two parts, they also do so here. And where original singles masters no longer exist, as was the case for two tracks, Ace’s engineers have re-created them beat for beat from the longer album versions. (Have fun guessing which two they were…)
As with “Hot Buttered Singles Vol 1”, the LP inners and CD booklet are packed with label shots, copious other images and an extensive sleeve note that gives deep detail about the featured songs. It also makes the package look as good as it sounds.

BIS => 2025 06 06
1LP - HENRY STONE MUSIC
2025

TK Breaks 101: The Essential Collection Of Iconic Miami Breaks &
Grooves Presented In A White Vinyl Pressing.

TRACKLIST
A1. Timmy Thomas - Why Can’t We Live Together
A2. Gwen MCrae - 90% Of Me Is You
A3. Facts Of Life - Givin’ Me Your Love
A4. Peter Brown - Dance With Me
A5. T-Connection - Groove To Get Down
B1. Clarence Reid - Living Together Is Keeping Us Apart
B2. Raw Soul Express - Dedicate All My Love
B3. Milton Wright - Keep It Up
B4. Betty Wright - Clean Up Woman
B5. Robin Kenyatta- You

DESCRIPTION
TK Breaks 101 is the ultimate collection of funk and soul tracks from the legendary TK Records catalog - tracks that have not only stood the test of time but have also been instrumental in shaping the sound of modern hip-hop. This 10-track compila- tion digs dip into the vaults, highlighting the grooves that have been sampled by hip hop’s biggest names,
including Drake, Kanye West, Just Blaze, Pete Rock, and Madlib. Featuring a blend of timeless soul, heavy funk, and groove-laden cuts, TK Breaks 101 is a must have for DJs, vinyl collectors, and sample hunters. These tracks laid the foundation for countless hits and remain just as potent on their own- capturing the raw energy and innovation that made TK Records a powerhouse of the Miami sound.

BIS => 2025 07 04
1LP - HENRY STONE MUSIC
1974 => 2025

A Reissued Classic: Perfect for crate diggers, vinyl collectors, and
fans of timeless funk and soul.

TRACKLIST
A1. Just My Imagination
A2. Never Can Say Goodbye
A3. Let’s Stay Together
B1. A Tribute To Wes
B2. Blues For Mama
B3. Hit Me With Funky Music
B4. Loosen Up
B5. Summertime

DESCRIPTION
Willie George Hale, known as Little Beaver, carved his legacy as a session guitarist for legends like Betty Wright, Al Kooper, and Blowfly all while developing a unique, rythmic blues guitar style. Stepping into the spotlight in the mid 70s, he released Black Rhapsody his second album on florida’s iconic TK Records, showcasing his unparalleled guitar talent.
This 1974 instrumental gem highlights Little Beaver’s original deep funk grooves alongside soulful reinterpretations of Al Green, The Temptations, The Jackson 5, and George Gershwin. Featuring the standout track “ A Tribute To Wes” , which was later sampled by J Dilla for Slum Village’s Conant Gardens, Black Rhapsody bridges the gap between funk and modern hip-hop, influencing artists like Jay-z and People Under The Stairs.

BIS => 2025 05 30
2LP - UBIQUITY RECORDS
2024

- Highly Anticipated fourth full-length album.
- Backed by influential DJs, radio hosts, and tastemakers, including BBC Radio 6’s Huey Morgan, NTS Radio’s Bill Brewster & Mafalda, and Jazz FM’s Dom Servini.
- Praised for its warm, hypnotic rhythms and top-tier production, with endorsements from respected figures like Hot Toddy (Crazy P) and Pete Herbert (Music for Swimming Pools).

TRACKLIST
Land Of Music
Talking To People
Colours In Sky
Lost In Space
Houseboat Mayday
Summer Haven
Signature Whistle
Let’s Disappear For A While
Marina Scene
Firefly
We Dance The Skies
Agua Vida

DESCRIPTION
Rising musical visionary Reuben Vaun Smith's latest album, Land of Music, is a vibrant and atmospheric collection of tracks that transport listeners to a tropical soundscape of chilled beats, lush synths, and laid-back vocal musings. Remarkably, Smith recorded the entire album aboard a fishing trawler docked in a marina in Gibraltar, transforming the tight space into a creative sanctuary. Blending dreamy synthesizer pads, groovy beats, and smooth vocals, Land of Music evokes a relaxing, high-vibe journey from start to finish. Collaborations on the album enhance its eclectic sound, with standout performances from vocalist Lucy Saddler, who lends her ethereal voice to “Lost in Space” and the title track “Land of Music.” Additionally, labelmate and guitar virtuoso Chico Mann brings his signature funky guitar licks, infusing the album with fresh energy and dynamic flair. Smith’s Land of Music offers listeners an imaginative escape from the everyday, a vibrant sonic retreat that balances experimentalism with a deep sense of relaxation. Visually, it's paired perfectly with the striking album art courtesy of Brazil-based artists Uinverso, comprised of sisters Nadiuska and Priscila Furtado. Whether you’re tuning in on a quiet evening or drifting through a sun-soaked day, this album promises to be the perfect soundtrack for living the good life.

BIS => 2025 06 13
7 INCH - SECRET STASH
2025

- First new project from Sonny Knight And The Lakers members since 2017.
- National radio campaign targeting NACC radio campaign!

TRACKLIST
Ace Box Sneak
$100 Eldorado

DESCRIPTION
Blair Krivanek and Cy Pierpont spent nearly half a decade adding depth and drive to the soul revival sound of Sonny Knight & The Lakers, the eight-piece powerhouse known for electrifying stages around the world. When frontman Sonny Knight tragically passed away in 2017, the Lakers' journey came to a heartbreaking halt. Now, after years of silence, Krivanek (guitar) and Pierpont (drums, bass, percussion) are back with Ace Box Shift, their first collaboration since the Lakers’ untimely end. Their debut 7-inch on Secret Stash Records, “Ace Box Sneak” b/w “$100 Eldorado,” is a blistering two-sided firestorm of instrumentals, tailor-made to help DJs set dance floors ablaze. Krivanek’s jazz-soaked riffs glide over Pierpont’s relentless, no-holds-barred rhythms, fusing together in a sound that’s equal parts raw, funky, and utterly electrifying.

PRE ORDER => 2025 06 06
7 INCH - SEDSOULCIETY RECORDINGS
1997 => 2025

TRACKLIST
A) (Vocal)
B) (Instrumental)

DESCRIPTION
EVERYBODY LOVES THE SUNSHINE is more than a classic.
It is “THE” summer anthem, one of the most covered and sampled Soul tunes by Roy Ayers and the Ubiquity family. This vinyl re-release has been eagerly awaited by music lovers worldwide.
This version was originally recorded as a cover version, produced by Soulciety Records for their label band project named The Soulsociety.
The performance was recorded with the original songwriter and producer of the song, Mr. legendary vibes controller and Soul superstar Roy Ayers.
This recording follows the original 70s feel and instrumentation of the 1976 version, but this time also features Roy Ayers prominently on lead vocals.
Another big difference compared to all other versions by Roy and Ramp is the fact that this version is arranged and produced as a midtempo track.
It will fit perfectly into any DJs set with a focus on Soul, Funk or Hip Hop.
For the first time ever, this classic is now available on a SEDSOULCIETY RECORDINGS 7” vinyl with a full cover artwork, including the previously unreleased instrumental version on the flip side with added extra vibes by the master himself.

PRE ORDER => 2025 07 25
1LP - VAMPISOUL
1976 => 2025

In "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" (1976), Roy Ayers seamlessly blends genres, creating a timeless sound that continues to influence musicians and DJs around the world. He makes the vibraphone the central instrument, a jazz-funk approach that defines his unique style.
Over time, the album has remained an essential reference in Roy Ayers' discography and in the history of 70s Black music. Summertime soul classic!
180g vinyl

TRACKLIST
Side A
1. HEY, UH-WHAT YOU SAY COME ON
2. THE GOLDEN ROD
3. KEEP ON WALKING
4. YOU AND ME MY LOVE
5. THE THIRD EYE
Side B
1. IT AIN'T YOUR SIGN (IT'S YOUR MIND)
2. PEOPLE AND THE WORLD
3. EVERYBODY LOVES THE SUNSHINE
4. TONGUE POWER
5. LONESOME COWBOY

DESCRIPTION
In 1976, legendary musician and composer Roy Ayers released one of the most iconic albums of his career: "Everybody Loves the Sunshine." This album not only solidified Ayers as a key figure in the world of jazz-funk but also marked a milestone in soul music and contemporary jazz. It features a sophisticated blend of irresistible grooves, smooth melodies, and a unique sound that has endured over the years, becoming a reference for multiple generations of musicians and listeners.
By the mid-70s, Ayers had already established his reputation with his band, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, and his distinctive use of the vibraphone, which became his personal trademark. However, with this album, Ayers ventured into a smoother, more accessible sound, partly in response to the rise of disco music and the growing interest in more experimental sounds within the music scene. Throughout its ten tracks, Ayers managed to create a sonic atmosphere that evoked both the warmth of summer and the sophistication of jazz from that era, set against a backdrop of modern soul.
The production was carried out by Ayers himself, along with his producer and friend, David R. Williams, and features the wonderful sound of Phillip Woo's Fender Rhodes and the powerful energy of the rest of the band, achieving an unmistakable authenticity and freshness. Some of its most well-known songs include the title track, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ ‘The Golden Rod,’ and ‘The Third Eye,’ which quickly became classics of jazz-funk and soul.
This album is crucial in Roy Ayers' career, as it demonstrates his ability to remain relevant and creative in an ever-changing music industry. Over the years, "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" has become a cult album, frequently featured in DJ sets by artists like Gilles Peterson, Theo Parrish, and Lefto. Summertime soul classic!

PRE ORDER => 2025 06 27
1LP - KENT
2025

TRACKLIST
Side 1
01 Don't Try To Tell Me - Berna-Dean
02 This Mornin' - The Jesse Stone Singers
03 All Around The World - Vermettya Royster with James Brown's Band
04 What's On Your Mind - The Four Bars
05 Don't Look Now - Wilbur "Hi-Fi" White & King Kolax Band
06 Money Talks - Kenny Smith
07 Hey Little Girl Pt 1 - Roosevelt Lee
Side 2
01 Goin' Away Baby (Round Like An Apple) - Smokey Wilson
02 Hey Hey Baby - T-Bone Walker
03 I'm A Good Woman - The Afterglows
04 You Make Me Mad - Johnny Madara
05 Money Talks (Tell Me What I Say) - The Citations
06 Tell Me Why - Richard Berry
07 Mary Don't You Weep - The Delights

DESCRIPTION
New R&B discoveries continue to emerge and entertain the many followers of the New Breed musical cult; nobody finds more than the Kent connoisseurs.
Berna Dean’s two previously unheard recordings are by far her best. They were laid down at Cosimo Matassa’s New Orleans’ studios by GNP Crescendo but eschewed in favour of two relatively average sides. The great 50s R&B songwriter Jesse Stone provides a rocker for the much-admired Jimmy Breedlove and a super-catchy ‘This Morning’ for an unknown mixed vocal group that has a joyous gospel feel. Jesse also penned ‘Private Eye’, a classic early 60s story-song, for Buddy Wilkins which was issued on Al Sears’ Tri-Ess imprint.
The title track is used twice, on two very different Fraternity recordings. Kenny Smith’s version was issued in 1964 and has many followers, but the equally meritorious Coasters-inspired composition by the Citations is newly discovered. Win Menifee’s ‘I’m Runnin’ Around’ from the same Cincinnati label comes complete with a fascinating back-story.
There are three cover versions. Vermettya Royster’s ‘All Around The World’ is backed by James Brown’s 1961 band, while Roosevelt Lee 1970 update of the 1947-originated ‘Hey Little Girl’ funks the tune up a la Godfather of soul. The cover that will make the biggest noise is undoubtedly west coast band the Afterglows’ version of Barbara Lynn’s evergreen dancer ‘I’m A Good Woman’ – this is a future monster.
Golden Crest provides two fabulous male vocal group sides – the swinging ‘What’s On Your Mind’ by Eddie Daye’s Four Bars and the delightful harmonies of the appropriately-named, but unknown Delights ‘Mary Don’t You Weep’.
Blues still thrived into the 70s as Albert Washington’s mean and moody ‘Case Of The Blues’ proves. Smokey Wilson took the music into the late 70s with the storming ‘Goin’ Away Baby (Round Like An Apple)’, which benefits here from a 45-style edit. His Pioneer Club on 88th Street in South Central L A provides the atmospheric photo for this collection.
More early 60s movers come from Wilbur “Hi-Fi” White with ‘Don’t Look Now’, future hit songwriter Johnny Madara’s raucous ‘You Make Me Mad’ and Big Boy Groves ‘Bucket O’ Blood’ which brilliantly describes the kind of club these tracks would fit right into.
The LP version loses a few tracks, but so many collectors have strong preferences we’ve thrown the vinyl junkies a lifeline.

PRE ORDER => 2025 06 27
1LP - KENT
1970 => 2025

TRACKLIST
Side 1
01 From A Whisper To A Scream
02 The Chokin' Kind
03 Sweet Touch Of Love
04 What Is Success
05 Working In The Coalmine
Side 2
01 Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky
02 Pickles
03 Louie
04 Either
05 Cast Your Fate To The Wind

DESCRIPTION
Allen Toussaint’s debut as a solo artist, “The Wild Sound Of New Orleans” was released in 1958 under the name of Tousan. In the 60s, he established himself as a songwriter, producer and arranger for a number of labels and generated hits like ‘Working In The Coal Mine’ for Lee Dorsey that got to #8 in the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. Other classic tracks that Toussaint either wrote, produced or arranged included ‘Fortune Teller’, Lipstick Traces’ and ‘Ooh Poo Pah Do’.
It was only in 1970 that he found time to record another solo album, aptly entitled “Toussaint”. As well as serving up his own version Of ‘Working In The Coal Mine’, Toussaint recorded other originals like ‘From A Whisper To A Scream’ and ‘Everything I Do Is Gonna Be Funky’. There were also four instrumental tracks – ‘Pickles’, ‘Louie’, ‘Either’ and a sublime version of ‘Cast Your Fate To The Wind’ listed as ‘Allen Toussaint at the piano’.
The original version of Toussaint was released in 1970 on Scepter records and is now hailed as a soulful classic. Ace were delighted to first reissue it in 1985 as “From A Whisper To A Scream” with the addition of a bonus track and with a slightly different running order.
On “Toussaint” we present the original album as Allen Toussaint intended it to be heard. Remastered to perfection this is an essential purchase.

PRE ORDER => 2025 06 27
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.

PRE ORDER => 2025 06 27
7 INCH - VAMPISOUL
2025

Here it is, for the first time on a 45, ‘Drug Story,’ the lost track by Joe Bataan. Pure Latin soul, recorded at the peak of the artist's career and released 50 years later!
A must-purchase for those into Latin soul and funk.

TRACKLIST
Side A
DRUG STORY (Part 1)
Side B
DRUG STORY (Part 2)

DESCRIPTION
Joe Bataan's extensive discography was expanded in 2022 with the release of some old recordings from the King of Latin Soul that had never been previously published.
After the success of his album "Riot!" (1968), Bataan had easy access to a studio whenever inspiration struck to record a new song sketch or even a complete track. Sometimes, he would finish the recording entirely and offer it in its final version to Fania for release. This usually worked, although on some occasions, the song was rejected.
In the case of ‘Drug Story,’ the track was recorded without a clear final purpose, even though Bataan hoped it would become part of an album. When the Fania executives heard the result, they immediately rejected it, thinking it promoted drug use. The tapes were filed away and lost in oblivion until they ended up in a thrift store in New York. From there, they were rescued by a Latin music specialist and later sold, eventually making their way to the Vampisoul archives.
The song was finally released in its entirety in 2022 on the LP "Drug Story" by Now Again. It features a long, slow vocal intro that evolves into a more uptempo track with two very distinct parts, to the point that it almost feels like two different songs. It transports us to the best moment of Joe Bataan's career, with all of his classic ingredients, delivering a track as good as his most famous songs. Bataan himself takes on the lead vocals and piano, Bobby Rodríguez handles the flute, sax, and bass, Pete ‘Choki’ Quintero plays the drums, and William Howes Jr. plays the electric guitar with wah-wah effects.
We thought that the song deserved to be released as a single as well, and that its structure was perfect for each side to have a separate identity. So here it is, for the first time on a 45, ‘Drug Story,’ the lost track by Joe Bataan. Pure Latin soul, recorded at the peak of the artist's career!

PRE ORDER => 2025 07 11
1LP - CONTINUED SOUND
2024

-Released and unreleased soul tracks remastered for the first time, irresistible to DJ’s and crate diggers alike.
-Composed and Produced by Paul Kyser and George Kerr, whose names are attached to some of the most recognizable samples in hip hop and R&B.
-Release parties planned for December featuring Kerr, Kyser, and The Jack Moves
-Pressed on 180 Gram Vinyl with 4 Page Color Booklet.

TRACKLIST
That’s The Way It’s Got To Be (Body and Soul) - Soul Generation
Come On Get Dancing - Pride of the Ghetto
She Comes Up - Storm
One More Time Y’all - The Nu-Sound Express LTD.
I Need Your Love - The Dynamic Beltones
By The Time I Get To Phoenix - The Escorts
Puzzle Man - Norma Jenkins
Breakin’ Up a Happy Home - Barbara Jean English
Soul Walking - The Whatnauts
Look Over Your Shoulder - The Escorts

DESCRIPTION
Continued Sound arrives on the scene with their debut release "The Soul of New Jersey Vol. 1", a split compilation of music written, composed and produced by New Jersey Soul pioneers George Kerr and Paul Kyser. If Soul Music in New Jersey were a chapter in a history book, on page 1 you’ll find the names George Kerr and Paul Kyser. Their soul music oeuvre found them blessing both sides of the control room from the 1960’s through the 90’s. Their history of soul music excellence is enough to certify them with legend status, shaping the sound of acts like Soul Generation, Rhyze, Florence Ballard, The Escorts, Linda Jones, The Moments, The O'Jays, and The Whatnauts to name a few. Only George and Paul’s music will not be confined to the history books. They remain influential to this day, helping to define popular hip-hop as we know it. Artists such as Snoop Dogg, RZA, Tribe Called Quest, Madlib, Chance The Rapper, Childish Gambino, and Jack Harlow owe some of their biggest hits to a sound crafted by Kerr and Kyser. In 2022 they even came together as a production team for The Jack Moves’ sophomore album Cruiserweight. The Soul of New Jersey series strives to cement New Jersey’s unique quality of soul music into the global consciousness. It’s been there since the beginning and it’s not going away any time soon.

PRE ORDER => 2025 07 11
7 INCH - F-SPOT RECORDS
2025

- First single from a forthcoming sophomore LP due out in October.
- Featuring members of The White Blinds and Scone Cash Players.
- Recorded live to ¼ ” tape.
- Very limited pressing!

TRACKLIST
No Way
54-46 Was My Number

DESCRIPTION
From the sunny shores of Miami, Florida, Fat Produce is leading the charge in today's soul-jazz scene. Their latest release features two classic tracks, "No Way" and "54-46 Was My Number," which are beautifully molded into Fat Produce's unique sound led by guitarist Addison Rifkind and drummer Michael Duffy. This limited 7" single offers a preview of what’s to come from this rising trio. The influence of Boogaloo Joe Jones is undeniable, so incorporating his 1970s classic "No Way" into their repertoire was a fitting tribute for the band. With a deeper sound and an infectious groove, Fat Produce pays homage to this musical giant, guaranteed to get everyone moving on the dance floor. On the flip side, "54-46 Was My Number" is a reimagination of a Toots & The Maytals original, transformed into the instrumental style of a soul-jazz guitar trio. Rifkind's lyrical guitar work breathes new life into Toots' original vocal melodies, embodying the essence of soul-jazz and crossing genres to keep the spirit of feel-good music alive. Both tracks were recorded on a Tascam 388 at Studio Del Sol in Boca Raton, Florida, by Travis Acker and mixed at The F-Spot HQ in Los Angeles by D.M.C. With upright bassist Nestor Del Prado joining the duo on this album, Fat Produce's forthcoming sophomore LP is set to be released in October 2025.