SALAMANDER<br>“THE TEN COMMANDMENTS”
180 gr. Limited Vinyl – The biblical ten commandments are surely the main inspiration behind this concept album originally released on British independent label Young Blood in 1971. The one and only release by Salamander, a short-lived UK four piece, the album is a quintessential Prog opera with a heavy effort on Hammond organ and […]
MILLER ANDERSON<br>“BRIGHT CITY”
180 gr. Limited Black Vinyl – His 1971 debut Bright City was released on the legendary Deram, sub-label of Decca, and is such a stellar example of modern folk with lush strings arrangements. A brilliant songwriting alongside a pastoral feeling, gentle melodies and a solid background with several amazing players literally bridging the gap between […]
WHISPERS<br>“WHISPERS”
Limited Vinyl – Formed in 1964 in Watts, California, U.S. and based in Los Angeles, the original members were the Texan twin brothers Wallace Scott and Walter Scott plus Gordy Harmon, Marcus Hutson and Nicholas Caldwell. In 1973 Gordy Harmon injured his larynx in a driving accident and was replaced by Leaveil Degree. Planets Of […]
DEVON RUSSELL<br>“DARKER THAN BLUE”
Limited Vinyl – Finally a proper re-issue of this stone cold soul-reggae classic. The record was originally published in 1993, but the first session dates back to 1979. It was around this time that Earl Chinna Smith (of The Wailers and Soul Syndicate fame) approached the singer with the idea of re-making some Curtis Mayfield […]
RAM JOHN HOLDER<br>“BLACK LONDON BLUES”
Limited Vinyl – Released in 1969 Black London Blues is surely a masterpiece. A socio-political manifesto the album chronicles the trials and tribulations that were the result of being a black-immigrant in London, and it contains all the pathos and pain one can imagine. Self-conscious, as concept albums often are, the record is almost like […]
SUNS OF ARQA<br>“REVENGE OF THE MOZABITES”
Limited Vinyl – From the realm of UK creator and mentor Michael Wadada – the man behind the exotic manoeuvres of Suns Of Arqa. One of the most sought-after World Beat fusion projects, that led the way to a whole new genre in music. Wadada’s aim to increase the vibrations of classical Indian raga with […]
JOHNNY CLARKE<br>“CAN’T GET ENOUGH”
Limited Vinyl – Reissued on vinyl for the first time here, this legendary Johnny Clarke recordings – originally released in 1982 UK label Arts & Crafts – is something you wouldn’t miss. Completely written by the Jamaican singer himself – backed here by Roots Radics (the Channel One studio session group) – and arranged by […]
LINDA DI FRANCO<br>“RISE OF THE HEART”
Limited Vinyl – Just a single album and a bunch of singles, rising star Linda Di Franco debuted in 1985 and left the scene all of a sudden in 1986. Her first album was a combined effort produced by Don Was (Blue Note’s Renaissance Music Man and previously leader of post disco combo Was Not […]
KEVIN HEWICK AND THE SOUND<br>“THIS COVER KEEPS REALITY UNREAL”
Limited Clear Vinyl – Kevin Hewick – a Leicester born – is still considered a truly representative force of the post-punk counterculture. His first ‘proper’ gig was on a bill with Joy Division, A Certain Ratio and Section 25. He released a couple of records on Factory in the early 80’s, then moving to Cherry […]
TALISMAN<br>“DOLE AGE THE 1981 REGGAE COLLECTION “
Limited Vinyl – The city of Bristol has undoubtedly a rich reggae heritage. The criminally neglected Talisman finally benefits of a long overdue release, collecting their first efforts plus a series of extra tracks. You’ll get their first two singles released on Recreational Records – Run Come Girl/Wicked Dem and Dole Age/Free Speech, both released […]