HOLGER CZUKAY - ROME REMAINS ROME:
1987 solo album by the legend from Can, with a little help from Jah Wobble, Jaki Liebezeit and others. Listen to the slow, trippy "Blessed Easter". Reissue.

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PYRAMIDS - KING OF KINGS:
Deep, afro-inspired and quite free jazz LP. Check "Queen of the spirits" or "Nsorama". 2022 reissue.

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JIMMY LONDON - IT AIN'T EASY (LIVING IN THE GHETTO):
"It Ain't Easy" nice soulful roots. 180 gram reissue.

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SAM RIVERS - FUCHSIA SWING SONG:
Much wanted LP with Jaki Byard, Ron Carter and Anthony Williams. Listen to "Luminous monolith". 180 gram reissue.

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JUJU - A MESSAGE FROM MOZAMBIQUE:
Plunky & Oneness Of Juju on one of the rarer Strata-East albums, in a more free jazzy style than usual. I especially like "Nairobi/Chants" with that afro-jazz vibe! 2023 reissue.

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MILLIE JACKSON - SAME:
Classic soul album from 1972 including the killer slowies "I just can't stand it" and "A child of God" and the northern oldie "My man, a sweet man"! Reissue from 2023.

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HOLGER CZUKAY - ON THE WAY TO THE PEAK OF NORMAL:
Solo album from 1981 with help from fellow Can-companion Jaki Liebezeit. Listen to the great "Ode To Perfume". Reissue, white vinyl. The original album had two more tracks, "Two Bass Shuffle" and "Hiss 'N' Listen", which are omitted from this release.

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CYPRESS HILL - SAME:
Huge classic from 1991 including "How I just could kill a man", "Hand on the pump" and "The phuncky feel one". 2xLP reissue from 2009, 180 gram vinyl.

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MILLIE JACKSON - STILL CAUGHT UP:
One of her best LPs, from 1975, with class soul on "Tell her it's over" and "The memory of a wife" plus my pick, the Phillip Mitchell-penned screamer "You can't stand the thought"! Reissue.

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DAVID WERTMAN - KARA SUITE:
Tough free/avantgarde jazz from 1976 with Steve Reid and Charles Tyler, originally released on the same private label as Reid's classic albums "Nova" and "Rhythmatism". Check "Kara" and "Sharatarr". 2023 reissue.

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ROBERT FFRENCH - WONDERING:
Self-produced LP from 1985 including the killer tunes "I Am Wondering" and "Roots Man Session". Reissue.

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LEE KONITZ - VERY COOL:
Top notch cool jazz with Don Ferrara, Sal Mosca, Peter Ind and Shadow Wilson. Wonderful listening from start to finish, start with the opening track "Sunflower". Japanese reissue from 1991, MGV-8209. With insert but no obi.

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FATBACK BAND - LET'S DO IT AGAIN:
Their first album with the raw funk bomb "Goin' To See My Baby"! Reissue.

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AQUARIUM SOUNDS - SAME:
Scarce 1979 Italian library/soundtrack album by composer Filippo Trecca. Sleazy jazz funk/disco sounds, check "Thrilling" and "Ascendente Pesci". Well-made 2024 reissue.

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SYL JOHNSON - DRESSES TOO SHORT:
Legendary soul/funk LP incuding the well-used breakbeat tune "Different strokes" and "Dresses too short". A-side has a small sticker on label and some residue in dead wax. Reissue of rare Twinight original.

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SONNY STITT / BUD POWELL / J.J. JOHNSON - SAME / PRLP 7024:
Early 50s recordings with these three heavyweights plus Max Roach, Curly Russell and others. Listen to "All God's Children Got Rhythm" and "Elora". Japanese reissue from 1976, SMJ-6508(M) with obi and insert.

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RIZ ORTOLANI - COSI DOLCE... COSI PERVERSA:
1969 giallo soundtrack by Riz Ortolani, containing variations on two different themes - listen to "Why (Strumentale N.1)", "Cosi Dolce... Cosi Perversa (Soft Swing)" and "Cosi Dolce... Cosi Perversa (Shake N. 1)". Well-made 2025 reissue (of material first released in 2001). Limited release, remastered from the original tapes.

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VARIOUS - SOUL BEATS VOL. 9:
Funk/breaks comp with tracks from Calvin Owens Show, Moon People, S.O.U.L. and many more.

ROLLING STONES - MORE HOT ROCKS (BIG HITS & FAZED COOKIES):
2LP compilation from 1972. Reissue, 180 g glow in the dark vinyls.

VARIOUS - NU YORICA! - RECORD A:
Latin/funk monsters from Tempo 70, Joe Bataan, Ricardo Marrero, Stone Alliance etc. Remastered version from 2015 with altered tracklist, includes printed inners.

AGUSTIN PEREYRA LUCENA - PUERTOS DE ALTERNATIVA:
Mellow and sought-after acoustic bossanova LP from 1988, seeing its first-ever vinyl reissue. Have a listen to "Tema Barroco". UK/European 2025 reissue.

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IT - DONNIE:
Essential house magic from Larry Heard, Robert Owens and Ron Hardy. Remastered reissue from 2014.

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MANTECA - RITMO SABOR:
Heavy latin funk LP with the hard, breakbeat-y tracks "Cosas de Manteca" and "Afro Funky". Reissue from 2025.

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YORUBA SINGERS - OJINGA'S OWN:
Guyana folk sounds with a loose, funky groove. Listen to "Ojinga's Own". Reissue from 2023 (of 1974 original).

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AYALEW MESFIN - HASABE - MY WORRIES:
Ethiopian vintage sounds including the monster tune "Hasabe". 180g reissue from 2025, black vinyl.

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GODFATHER DON - HAZARDOUS:
Rare hip hop LP from 1991, check the funky "Black time" with that killer sample. Unofficial reissue from 2009, in plain sleeve with custom sticker.

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KEVIN MCCORMICK & DAVID HORRIDGE - LIGHT PATTERNS:
Soothing ambient recorded in 1982 with a beautiful and special mood. Listen to "Highlife". 2025 reissue of rare original, black/white cover.

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BEGINNING OF THE END - FUNKY NASSAU:
Classic funk album with the massive title track & the bombs "Come down" and "When she made me promise" (as used by Pete Rock for "T.R.O.Y."). Reissue on green vinyl.

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JAMIROQUAI - A FUNK ODYSSEY:
Their 2001 alnum with the classic "Little L", "Love foolosophy" and much more. Reissue as a double album, with printed inners.

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VARIOUS - DOLORES - SALSA & GUARACHA FROM 70'S FRENCH WEST INDIES:
Compilation of salsa, guaracha and afro-caribbean sounds from 70s French West Indies. Tracks by Ryco Jazz (check their "Wachi Wara"), Roger Jaffory, La Perfecta, and much more.

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GHOSTFACE KILLAH - SUPREME CLIENTELE:
One of the best Wu-Tang solo albums, with "Buck 50", "Cherchez La Ghost" and the killer "Nutmeg". Unofficial reissue from 2024, on teal vinyl.

TERESA BRIGHT - TROPIC RHAPSODY:
Mellow Hawaiian vocal jazz/soul-jazz with some latin leanings. Check "Tahauala" or "Pagan Love Song". Originally released on a CD in 2008, this is the first-time vinyl offering by Honolulu-based Aloha Got Soul.

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STEVE & TERESA - CATCHING A WAVE:
Smooth pacific, bossa-tinged sounds by Hawaiian guitar-and-bass duo back in 1983, have a listen to the title tune. US reissue from 2020, pressed on clear vinyl.

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TILAYE GEBRE - TILAYE'S SAXOPHONE WITH THE DAHLAK BAND:
Reissue of 1970s cassette-only by Ethiopian saxophone giant. Great and hypnotic sounds, listen to "Alibek'agnimi" and "Alichalikumi".

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FRED WESLEY & THE JB'S - DAMN RIGHT I AM SOMEBODY:
Great funk classic! Includes the superb "Blow your head" that was used by Public Enemy. Cover in shrink. Reissue.

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FLICK WILSON - SCHOOL DAYS:
Roots and lovers album backed by Roots Radics and mixed by Scientist. Check the heavyweight roots on "Yallas Pond" and "Slave Master". Reissue.

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CAN - MONSTER MOVIE:
Their first LP, from 1969. Trippy album with "Mary, Mary so contrary" and the 20-minute jam "You doo right". Reissue.

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CURTIS FULLER QUINTET - BLUES-ETTE:
Strong 1959 album with Benny Golson, Tommy Flanagan, Jimmy Garrison and Al Harewood. Listen to "Minor Vamp". Japanese reissue, COJY-9062 from 1993. With insert but no obi.

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JEFF PARKER - THE NEW BREED:
Great stuff from this versatile and talented guitarist. Not a weak moment, but start with "Visions" and "Exclusive Life" for a taste. 11th anniversary reissue from 2025, includes new insert booklets and obi.

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ANA MAZZOTTI - SAME / NINGUEM VAI ME SEGURAR:
"Roda Mundo" and "Eu Sou Mais Eu" lovely, clubby Brazilian 70s tunes. 2019 reissue.

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CAN - LANDED:
Their 1975 album, including great stuff as "Hunters and collectors". Reissue.

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TOO SHORT - LIFE IS...TOO SHORT:
Oakland gangsta classic from 1988 including the killer tune "Don't fight the feelin'"! 2021 reissue, blue vinyl.

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ALLISON & THE SOUTH FUNK BOULEVARD BAND - SAME:
Very rare soul/funk album from 1978. A great listen through both sides - especially check the exquisite crossover soul tunes "There Ain't No Substitute For Love" and "It's Love" and the bouncy dance cut "Pay Before You Lay". High quality reissue with obi.

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WILLIAM PENN JAZZ ENSEMBLE - CARVINGS:
1982 private press jazz LP with a spiritual touch - very deep, funky vibe on "Blessings And Glory To God" plus the self-penned "Carvings" and the version "Naima" are both beautiful. 2023 reissue.

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SUN RA - MEDIA DREAMS:
The sister album to the mighty "Disco 3000", also recorded in Italy (around the same time) and with the same personnel (Gilmore, Ray and Ali). Features the killer leftfield rhythm machine-driven free jazz jam "Constellation"! 2004 reissue.

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LEON THOMAS - FULL CIRCLE:
"Just In Time To See The Sun" and "It's My Life I'm Fighting For" tough and great fusion tracks on this 1973 album! Reissue.

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ERIC DOLPHY & BOOKER LITTLE - MEMORIAL ALBUM:
1961 live set with Mal Waldron, Richard Davis and Ed Blackwell, including the great "Number Eight/Potsa Lotsa"! Cover has mild humidity spotting on back. Japanese reissue from 1978, SMJ-6574 with insert but no obi.

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DANA KAPROFF - SAME:
Private press US jazz-funk/fusion from 1976, check "Brownstones" and the bossa tinted "Snowdrift". 2023 reissue with obi.

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CHARLES MINGUS - PRESENTS CHARLES MINGUS:
Top setting with Eric Dolphy, Ted Curson and Dannie Richmond. Listen to "Folk forms" or "All the things you could be...". 180 gram reissue from 2022, remastered from the original tapes.

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CHET BAKER & HIS QUINTET - WITH BOBBY JASPAR / BARCLAY 84042:
Great album with music from four different sessions in 1955 and 1956, listen to "Dinah" and "Tasty Pudding". High quality 180 gram reissue from 2021 with flipback cover, comes with insert.

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