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I-Level - I-Level (LP)
Virgin 205 542, 1983 France Must have I Level debut with back to back boogie gems. Teacher, Stone Heart, Give Me and so much more. French Virgin press, disc shows some soft hairlines but good playback, OIS included.
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Stretch - Elastique (LP)
Ariola 209 300, 1988 Germany Great crossover dancefloor groove in Why Did You Do It with that infamous one-two break. Rest of the album is mostly melodic rock with a touch of soul. Ariola pressing with soft lines, plays decent VG+
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Lowrell - Lowrell (LP)
Derby DBR 20191, 1979 Italy Essential solo project by Lost Generation lead Lowrell Simon and a certain Eugene Record behind the scenes. Overdose Of Joy, Mellow Mellow Right On, You're Playing Dirty... Epic crossover soul that everyone can get do...
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Mandrill - Getting In The Mood (LP)
Arista AL 9527, 1980 United States Most people associate Mandrill with heavy hitting breakbeat afro funk but the New York unit took a different and interesting turn towards modern soul anno 1980. Great result with by and large all track a good listen. ...
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Pleasure - Special Things (LP)
Fantasy F-9600, 1980 United States Underrated album recording by Pleasure including the smooth slow jam title track and rare groove treat Living Without You. US original in lovely EX condition, cover with light edge/corner wear, record close to NM.
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Bloodstone - Party (LP)
T-Neck FZ 39146, 1984 United States Killer eighties funk and a must if you dig this sound of fat bassline, tasty vocals and fine synth solo work. Contagious is a real blast and Bloodstone's Party more funk of similar caliber. Minty fresh original US pre...
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Bloodstone - Don't Stop (LP)
Motown M7-909R1, 1978 United States I'm Just Doing My Job will surely get sample freaks head nodding but much more on offer on movers like Don't Stop or Just Wanna Get The Feel Of It. Great album for Motown by the soul grouping. Rare US pressing with pr...
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The Stylistics - Love Spell (LP)
Mercury 9111 013, 1979 Netherlands In demand Stylistics release with stacks of soul samples. 9th Wonder was certainly kept well busy here. Love At First Sight is a great track but One Night Affair just tops the list of Stylistics songs and is a must ha...
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The Stylistics - 1982 (LP)
PIR 85791, 1982 Netherlands Can't think of many as smooth as the mighty Stylistics still pulling off quality vocal soul classics by '82. Good pick for modern soul fans with Lighten Up and We Should Be Lovers. Copy on the weak side of VG+ but sti...
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Sun - Force Of Nature (LP)
EMI 1A 062-86347, 1981 Netherlands Must have album by Ohio's less famous players including the epic Sun Force Of Nature anthem. On My Radio and Jammin In Brazil are great picks too. Nice EX copy, cover little used on edges.
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Sun - Destination: Sun (LP)
Capitol 1C 064-85 924, 1979 Germany Essential piece of Ohio space funk. A long list of goodies here like Radiation Level or Pure Fire. Heavy synthesized disco funk grooves. Nice EX copy with penmarks on back. OIS included.
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Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage (LP)
Solar BXL1-3720, 1980 United States Famous Lakeside recording on Solar with the title track a massive spin. Also really like modern soul tune in Eveready Man.US original gatefold cover pressing in visual VG+ condition, plays better.
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Lakeside - Shot Of Love (LP)
Solar BXL1-2937, 1978 United States Nothing but heat for the floor here on this early Lakeside studio album. Shot Of Love and All The Way Live my favorites and sample collectors would greet Visions Of My Mind. US first pressing with soft surface lines, ...
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Lakeside - Untouchables (LP)
Solar 60204, 1983 United States Good pick for sample heads with the smooth Real Love used frequently in Hip Hop but the Ohio funksters do not shy a fat slice of boogie. Superb EX copy with fine looking art gatefold cover.
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Mass Production - Mass Production '83 (LP)
Cotillion 79-0079-1, 1983 Germany Been passing on this Mass Production album for years, guess the poppy cover art scared me off... Wrong, cause this is a great album with a good blend of instrumentals and vocal gems. Start with the catchy Sun Dancer.
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Mass Production - Turn Up The Music (LP)
Cotillion COT 50 784, 1983 Germany Fell good funk for city crusin' in the sunshine. Diamond Chips, Turn Up The Music and the jazzy instrumental Bopp stand out to my ear but a pretty consistent affair. Nice clean EX copy all round.
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T-Connection - The Game Of Life (LP)
Capitol 1A 064-400163, 1983 Germany Very much underrated T-Connection album with a fine modern soul vibe. I particularly warmed to the title track and Time Is Short. Superb NM condition, cover in strong EX condition.
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Gonzalez - Move It To The Music (LP)
Sidewalk SWK 2003, 1979 United Kingdom Back to back dancefloor disco action by the British crossover jazz funk unit Gonzalez. Dance Machine, Love It, Love Is Like A Slave and much more. Top condition with minty fresh vinyl and EX cover grades.
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Gonzalez - Haven't Stopped Dancin' (LP)
EMI 1C 064-06970, 1979 Germany Famous for the massive Gloira Jones disco smash Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet which is great and will pack most floors nicely but there are other hidden gems here with You're All I Need and the excellent rare groove ins...
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Gonzalez - Watch Your Step (LP)
Capitol ST 12103, 1980 United States Final studio album by the British disco funk grouping Gonzalez. Great stuff on here in Fell In Love, What You Gonna Do About It and Disco Can't Go On Forever. US original in superb condition.
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