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Wood Brass & Steel - Wood Brass & Steel (LP)
Turbo Records TU-7016, 1976 United States Originally picked up this album by Wood Brass & Steel for the samples of Theme Song and Funkanova but later came to realise that the real gem lies in their killer version of Always There. Top copy in shrink and near p...
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Ronnie Hazlehurst - Sixteen Small Screen..(LP)
Polydor 2384 107 , 1978 United Kingdom From the man who brought us Ben The Big One this release is somewhat undiscovered. This is surprising when listening to the massive Big Band dancer The Two Ronnies. Funky... Few ligth crackles at breakdown so graded V...
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Rhythm Combination & Brass - Touchdown (LP)
Polydor 2371 836, 1977 Germany Peter Herbolzheimer is funky as ususal. Joined by Geller, Mikkelborg and with Don Adams on vocals this is a real treat. Check out Madcap for a little feel.
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Csaba Deseo Jazz Quintet - Ultraviola (LP)
Pepita SLPX 17504, 1977 Hungary A must have Euro jazz item in spotless condition. The Message just sounds like it was cut in New York City 1975 by a certain Herbie Hancock lead jam session. Heavy funk breaks. Essential and rare record. Cover has lig...
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Krzysztof Sadowskie - Na Kosmodromie (LP)
Pronit XL 0748 , 1978 Poland Super funky album that you should not miss. Plenty of heat on here both for the jazz and funk connaisseurs. Top spins are Alfa Centaura and the groovy Straight Life. Strong VG+ condition of vinyl and only light wear t...
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O'Donel Levy - Simba (LP)
Groove Merchant GM 526, 1974 United States Top copy of a top record. Manny Albam arrangement posing a modest African influence makes for an unusual but seriously funky Groove Merchant recording. One of Levy's best and certainly rarest. US original with cover i...
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O'Donel Levy - Breeding Of Mind (LP)
Groove Merchant GM 507, 1972 United States Fantastic album by O'Donel Levy with We've Only Just Begun, On Broadway and Never Can Say Goodbye as our highlights here. US original that has turned a hard record to track down do don't sleep. Punchhole to cover but ...
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Dave Hubbard - Dave Hubbard (LP)
Mainstream Rec MRL 317, 1971 United States This fine Mainstream Records release just does not seem to get the credit it deserves. Funky from start to finish and with a nice blend of jazz funk and bop it should be shelved right next to your Headhunters album. D...
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Thad Jones & Mel Lewis - Thad & Mel (LP)
Blue Note BST 8449798XC, 198? Germany If you like funky Big Band grooves look no further than this double Blue Note Re-issue series record by Mel Lewis and Thad Jones. Everything is good on this album with Jive Samba, Groove Merchant and obviosly the hard...
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Dillard Crume - Singing The Hits Of Today (LP)
Alshire Records S-5168, 1969 United States Heavy heavy funk record with back to back quality spins. Everything here is top drawer with brilliant takes on Mother Popcorn, Doin Our Thing and Let A Woman Be A Woman. Cover has got a sizable tear so reduced price. ...
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Dynamic Superiors - You Name It (LP)
Motown M6-875S1, 1976 United States Great soul slice by the 5 piece vocal group out of Washington. Supersensuousensation is the main cut but Looking Away is also a quality soul groover that never was hyped enough. Clean EX vinyl grade, small sticker on ...
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Tyrone Davis - It's All In The Game (LP)
Dakar Records DK 76909, 1973 United States Definitely one of the best Tyrone Davis records with the beautiful and soulful I Can't Make It Without You and southern soul Happiness Is Being With You. You have to dig the cover art as well, Mr Smooth....
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Tyrone Davis - I Can't Go On This Way (LP)
Columbia JC 35304, 1978 United States Mellow and upbeat soul from Tyrone Davis on Columbia. Very different in style to his Dakar recordings but he somehow maintains his quality and style despite the late recording period. Title track and Go On Up (Disco) ...
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The Fuzz - The Fuzz (LP)
Mojo 2916-010, 1971 United Kingdom A very rare find and highly recommended. Crossover soul at its finest. The Fuzz was an all female soul group hailing from Washington who recorded this only full album. Collectable stuff for modern soul and nothern sou...
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Isaac Hayes - Three Tough Guys (LP)
Enterprise ENS 7504, 1974 United States Sealed original of another essential Isaac Hayes blaxploitation score. Tons of hip hop samples and top quality funk in tracks like Joe Bell, Red Rooster and Hung Up On My Baby. Nothing rare, simply great. Enterprise U...
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Junie - Suzie Super Groupie (LP)
Westbound W-228, 1976 United States Seldom seen funk album by Junie Morrison on Westbound. He stays true to his time with The Ohio Players. Super Groupie is quality straight dancefloor funk and I really enjoy the crossover soul in Surrender. US Original...
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Undisputed Truth - Higher Than High (LP)
Gordy G6-972S1, 1975 United States Top quality psychedelic funk rock in a Sly Stone or Parliament vein. The final album The Undiputed Truth recorded with Norman Whitfield before parting with Motown. A few short drum breaks useful for prodcution but the...
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Joe Simon - The Sounds Of Simon (LP)
Spring Records SPR 4701, 1971 United States Lovely southern soul from Joe Simon. I Can't See Nobody and Georgia Blue stand out here as best cuts. Always such a mellow soothing feel to his arrangements and songs. Few light paper scuffs and light groove wear but ...
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War - Youngblood (LP)
United Artists UA-LA904-H, 1978 United States Stunning near mint copy of this mad underrated War soundtrack. The chase just is a fantastic B-boy cut while Keep On Doing and Sing a Happy Song stands out as top spins. Tiny drill hole on lovely thick cardboard cover...
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Kool & The Gang - Good Times (LP)
De-Lite Records DEP-2012, 1972 United States Unplayed copy of an essential funk album that everyone should own. The Bell brothers gets down and funky with Good Times, Wild Is Love and my personal highlight Rated X sampled by K Solo back in the days. Some damage ...
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