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John Williams - Star Wars (LP)
20th Century 6641 679, 1977 Netherlands The release of Star Wars to me will forever remain as a majestic moment of the seventies. With such a pioneering result the soundtrack really could not be bad. It is not bad at all. Cantina Band is fun intergalactic D...
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Jorge Ben - Bem-Vinda Amizade (LP)
Som Livre 403.6247, 1981 Brazil Crazy demand for this beauty holding the Baldelli favorite Ela Mora Em Matogrosso that really get the dancefloor going. Very best of cosmic brazil. Brazilian original with only soft scuffs but small tear on front cover.
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Phil Hurtt - Giving It Back (LP)
Fantasy F-9552, 1978 United States Seriously in-demand modern soul album out on Fantasy in 1978. The debut from Phil Hurtt was always a little underrated which is likely why it proves so hard to find. A strong mix of mellow ballads and dancefloor favor...
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Curtis Mayfield - Heartbeat (LP)
RSO RS 1-3053, 1979 United States In demand Curtis Mayfield album from the late seventies that holds the Norman Harris produced Tell Me Tell Me that is very rare on 12 inch but also the fine You're So Good To Me. Essential stuff really.
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Hildegard Knef - Knef (LP)
Decca Stern SLK 16 633-P, 1970 Germany No introduction needed really, this remains one of the best and mostly targeted German grooves. Hans Hammerschmid production with the groovy Wieviel Menchen Ware Glücklich and the fantastic Im 80. Stockwerk. Soft mark...
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Manfred Krug - Du Bist Heute Wie Neu (LP)
Amiga 8 55 451, 1976 Germany Dusty Fingers break that takes me by surprise every time I play it. Middle of the funky Wenn Der Urlaub Kommt, Günther Fischer simply takes off. Beat diggers, producers, lovers, everyone should have a copy of this bre...
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Manfred Krug - Ein Hauch Von Frühling (LP)
Amiga 8 55 279, 1972 Germany A Günther Fischer masterpiece. This second volume soul jazz gem in the Krug / Fischer series holds the mellow Baden Gehn and the souldful mover Wenn Draussen Grün Wird. A must for any serious euro groove collector. Mi...
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Gilda y Rolando - Salsa Y Samba Si (LP)
Allstars Oy ALP 1021, 1981 Finland Unusual and suprisingly good salsa album from Finland. Listen to my favorite Maria Samba. Private pressing that does not show up very often. Flawless condition.
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Baden Powell & De Moraes - Afro Samba (LP)
Barclay BLP 16004, 1969 Germany In demand collaboration between two Braziallian masterminds that you should not miss out on. It is rarely up for sale. Everything is good on this album but listen to Canto De Ossanha to get a little taste of just how ...
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Rene Bloch - Mr. Latin (LP)
ATCO 33-147, 1962 United States What a find, beautiful copy of this scarce ATCO release from 1962. This is terrific up-tempo boogaloo and mambo, perfect for setting the pace on the dancefloor. At least 4 good tracks here including Mr. Latin's Mambo ...
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Baden Powell - Estudos (LP)
MPS 68.092, 1974 Germany Seldom seen MPS black label release of Brazilian original from 1971. A somewhat experimental project, different in style to his earlier recordings. Holds the classic E Isso Ai that J Dilla flipped for Slum Village. Ba...
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Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 (LP)
A&M SP 4116, 1966 Germany Luxury reissue of the essential Sergio Mendes debut album. Mais Que Nada, One Note Samba, O Pato. It's all on this influencial release. Huge dance-floor potential. Stunning condition.
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Airto - I'm Fine, How Are You? (LP)
Warner Brothers 56413, 1977 Germany My personal favorite Airto release with Flora Purim including the cooking Batucada spin Celebration Suite that for sure will get you going.
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Pete Terrace - King Of The Boogaloo (LP)
Somerset 646, 1968 Germany This is one of those latin records that you should never leave at home. Dance-floor action guaranteed. Probably one of the best live latin soul recordings ever. From the Chez Jose nightclub in New York in 1967 where P...
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Cloud 7 - Keep On Tryin (LP)
Oti LP 0369, 197? United Kingdom Exceptional afro funk out of Nigeria. Cool down-tempo reggae style afro funk with some synth influences. An unusual mix but how well it works. Make sure you spin the excellent Can You Do It. Hard to find OTI pressing ...
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Various - Colors (LP)
Warner Brothers 1-25713, 1988 United States One of the earliest hip hop films addressing gang related crimes. Ice T dropping the title track but to me it is all about Raw by Big Daddy Kane and Paid In Full by Eric B & Rakim. US original with strong marks, looks...
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Various - Boyz N The Hood (LP)
Warner Brothers 7599, 1991 Germany Boyz N The Hood remains a classic hip hop flick in my books and there are a few highlights on the soundtrack that are not featured anywhere else. Check out the Main Source track Just a Friendly Game Of Baseball and Ka...
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Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince - Rock The House (LP)
Champion Champ 1004, 1988 United Kingdom Debut release of this old school duo Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith including some classic hip hop jams, my favorites are the proven DJ skillz of Jazzy on a Touch of Jazz and the title track Rock The House. Old School beat...
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George Duke - Guardian Of The Light (LP)
Epic EPC 25262 , 1983 Netherlands Might not be the centerpiece of his fantastic career but this George Duke release holds the big hit Reach Out and the funk rock infused Flay Away used by Kanye West.
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Dayton - This Time (LP)
Capitol Records ST-12412 , 1985 United States Dayton's final studio album and the result is yet again a fine mix of modern soul and quality boogie steppers. Lots of funky dancefloor tracks. Beautiful original US copy.
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