Record Shopping Etiquette
The do’s, the don’ts, and best practices when it comes to shopping for vinyl.
New spiritual jazz project from Chicago-based visual & sound artist Damon Locks
Over the past few years, Chicago’s International Anthem has been one of the most forward-thinking labels, releasing breakthrough albums by Makaya McCraven, Ben LaMar Gay, Irreversible Entanglements, Jeff Parker, Jamie Branch, and others.
1978 Spiritual Jazz “Holy Grail” from Abdullah Sami reissued
The new London-based jazz label Spiritmuse Records has reissued the highly obscure 1978 spiritual avant masterpiece Peace of Time by alto saxophonist and percussionist Abdullah ‘Mudon’ Sami.
Live recording of Marc Moulin’s Placebo at 1971 Montreux Jazz Festival released on vinyl
WRWTFWW Records imprint, We Release Jazz has recently released the first ever live recorded performance by Marc Moulin’s legendary jazz-funk band Placebo.
Horace Tapscott’s 1979 spiritual jazz classic ‘Live at I.U.C.C.’ reissued
Originally released on Nimbus West Records back in 1979, Soul Jazz Records and Outernational Sounds have reissued Horace Tapscott and The Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra’s rare spiritual jazz masterpiece Live at I.U.C.C.
Mr Bongo celebrates 30 years with their third ‘Record Club’ compilation
The UK-based Mr Bongo label and record shop celebrates 30 incredible years with the release of their third Record Club compilation in May.
Record Shopping Etiquette: The Do’s, The Don’ts, and Best Practices
For a vinyl collector like myself, record shopping is one of the most enjoyable experiences imaginable. I basically go digging for records practically every weekend, and just about any other free time or off-day I might have. To say it’s an addiction might truly be an understatement, and to be honest, I am absolutely okay with that.
Polish pianist Hania Rani releases brilliant debut on Gondwana Records
Manchester’s Gondwana Records has just released the eagerly-awaited solo debut, titled Esja, from classically-trained Polish pianist, composer, and arranger Hania Rani.
Mark de Clive-Lowe releases part 2 of ‘Heritage’ album series
Los Angeles-based pianist, composer, producer, and live remixer Mark de Clive-Lowe releases the second volume of his two-part Heritage album series dedicated to the Japanese side of his ancestry.
Tenderlonious’ quartet Ruby Rushton returns with new album ‘Ironsides’
Led by flautist, saxophonist, producer and 22a label boss Tenderlonious (aka Ed Cawthorne), the London-based Ruby Rushton quartet have released is much-anticipated fourth full length album, titled Ironside.
Funk 45: Dee Edwards soulful 1972 classic ‘Why Can’t There Be Love’ reissued
Luv N’ Haight has recently released a welcomed seven-inch reissue featuring two hard-to-find soul selections from Detroit’s Dee Edwards.
Strut Records celebrates 20 years with latest ‘Nigeria 70’ compilation
Celebrating their 20th anniversary, the London-based Strut label releases the next chapter in their highly acclaimed Nigeria 70 series, featuring twelve obscure Afro-funk, highlife, and juju gems from the 70s and 80s.
Marvin Gaye’s 1972 previously shelved album ‘You’re The Man’ finally released
A collection of music that Marvin Gaye recorded in 1972 was released on vinyl for the first time this past Friday on a posthumous album titled You’re The Man.
BBE reissues Roy Ayers’ 1983 obscure ‘Silver Vibrations’ recording
Originally released in the UK only on Uno Melodic Records, the London-based BBE Music label has reissued the much hard-to-find 1983 album Silver Vibrations from soul jazz legend Roy Ayers.
