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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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Joe Bataan - Latin Strut / Peace, Friendship..(7")
Mericana Records M-7157, 1974 United States Joe Bataan is always good but here he has pushed the boundaries towards the upper GREAT mark. Excellent, essential and rare! Lovely copy in scarce Mericana Records company sleeve.
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Ohio Players - Funky Worm / Paint Me (7")
Westbound W 214, 1973 United States Raw funk with drum break, organ loops and guitar picks. No wonder this is one of the most sampled records in old school Hip Hop. Light groove wear that does not affect play. US original in Westbound company sleeve.
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Kool & The Gang - Hollywood Swinging / Dujii (7")
De-Lite Records DEP 561, 1974 United States Two essential jazz funk tracks here. I rate Dujii as one of the best Kool & The Gang spins ever. 6 mins of quality jazz funk. Sampled by Gang Starr for Jazz Thing. US original in top condition.
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Bootsy Collins - Body Slam / I'd Rather Be.. (7")
Warner Bros 7-29889, 1976 United States Killer double sider with the mellow I'd Rather Be With You and upbeat Body Slam all on one 45. Both plays are sampled notoriously in Hip Hop. P-funk essentiality.
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Blackbyrds - Walking In Rhythm (7")
Fantasy F-736, 1974 United States Melodic space funk from Donald Byrd and Co. Drum breaks on The Baby b-side. Essential 45 in top condition.
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Player - Baby Come Back (7")
RSO Records RS 879, 1977 United States You know the deal here. Exceptional bassline used by KMD and Biz Markie. Who needs the album when you have it all on 45...
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Boz Scaggs - Lowdown (7")
Columbia 3-10367, 1976 United States Tightest of drum break to kick off this crossover mid tempo killer. It sounds great when played out. Stock copy in Columbia sleeve.
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Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real (7")
Columbia 3-10808, 1978 United States Works as good today as in '78. Reminds me of scouting for early Ultimate Breaks & Beats records. US original in Columbia sleeve. Light groove wear on vinyl.
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Azymuth - Carnival (7")
Milestone Records M-308, 1977 United States Essential dancefloor item. Jazz funk of the finest kind, recorded in Brazil. Would not leave the house without it. Crispy clean US original on Milestone.
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Marvin Gaye - I Want You (7")
Tamla T 54264F, 1976 United States Marvin Gaye is pure genius in my eyes. Such a great piece of music from such a great musician. Gordon Banks, Deon Estus and Doni Hagan providing the rhythm section here.
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Natalie Cole - Annie Mae (7")
Capitol Records 4572, 1977 United States Rare groove essential by Natalie Cole. Top item in spotless archive condition and company sleeve. Soooo funky!!
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Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love (7")
PIR ZS8 3592 , 1976 United States Bobby Martin produced Lou Rawls soul with a disco touch, also covered by Barry White. US original with some visual but largely inaudible groove wear.
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Sharon Paige - Hope That We Can Be...(7")
PIR ZS8 3569, 1975 United States Great Philly item. Teddy Pendergrass and crew backing a stunning Sharon Paige.
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Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Wake Up..(7")
PIR ZS8 3579 US, 1975 United States Harold Melvin theme song that was used by Common on The Food. Top Philly soul.
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Al Wilson - I've Got A Feeling (7")
Playboy Records P 6062, 1976 United States Great mellow soul from Al Wilson. US original on Playboy in great condition. Simply beautiful.
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Coke Escovedo - Make It Sweet (7")
Mercury 73758, 1975 United States FAGO favorite! Linda Tillery's vocals are simply incredible and takes you deep into summer time. So joyful and so funky. Patrick Gleeson production with Harvey Mason on drums. One mark causing two light clicks but rec...
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Esquires - How Could It Be (7")
Bunky Records 7756, 1968 United States Heavy heavy Northern Soul stormer that is a very hard find. Top condition bordering near mint with tiny drill hole. Essential DJ item that will set the dancefloor on fire. Take a listen!
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