Blues

LP (180g) comes with obi strip. - Originally released on Eastbound in 1973, first ever vinyl reissue since 1984. By the time singer-songwriter Albert Washington went to record the tracks that would be released on his career-defining LP, Sad and Lone

180Gr/Insert/First Time Vinyl/1500Cps Gold. When the Dutch Rock Academy opened its doors in 1999 Danny Vera was one of the new school’s first students, together with classmate Floor Jansen from Nightwish. After finishing his study Danny went to visit and play Nashville for some inspiration and back in Holland he recorded his debut album. The album’s single “My Confession” reached the top position in the Turkish single chart and Danny toured Turkey, played some shows in America and when back in Holland he was asked as the support act for Chris Isaak. Since 2009 Danny Vera plays as a band-leader on the prime-time football show on Dutch TV. His new hit single “Rollercoaster” is the highest ever debuting single in the Dutch Top 2000 chart, debuting at number 4.

180Gr./Lyric Sheet/Black Vinyl

After Crazy Rhythms Of Mata Hari and Shake Your Bones here is the 3rd part of the DJ-Set series on Stag-O-Lee. Like its predecessors, this one is a DJ set of 80 minutes by three deserved warriors of the guild - Thorsten Dietsche, Stefan Christiansen and Jonas Rein. As a Cool Cat Club, they make the dance floors in and around Hamburg unsafe and are also the organizers of the annual Hitch-Hike Weekender. 32 tracks with pretty strict 50s Rhythm & Blues - hits and rarities mixed together in a colourful way. And danceable throughout.

180 gr vinyl

The very best of the great voices of Soul Music. Featuring Aretha Franklin - Sam Cooke - Gil Scott-Heron - Al Green - Cymande - Isaac Hayes - James Brown - Gwen Mccrae - Dusty Springfield - Neneh Cherry - Amy Winehouse - Otis Redding

Tenth volume of this great series (and Stag-O-Lee bestseller) with decelerated R&B/Soul/Exotica songs, as they are played once a month in a club in Melbourne/Australia. At midnight on the last Saturday of every month a lot of dark figures and vintage

This beautiful piece of vinyl is a perfect guide to the untold story of the Blues in Oakland. While the history of Blues is more associated with Mississippi, Chicago, Texas and Louisiana than the West Coast, it's a matter of facts that Oakland has always been a thriving center for African American culture and this album represents a great exploration of its deep relationship with the Blues. The whole first side consists of eight tracks of pure West Coast Jump Blues by the legendary pianist and singer Jimmy McCracklin while the second side is shared between one-man band wizard Juke Boy Bonner and the electric Blues of Johnny Fuller, and Jimmy Wilson and The Blues Basters. All sessions come from the 1950's archives of Bob Geddins's Irma Records, the legendary record label that became the house for the East Bay Blues sound.

Well as I sit here on a back porch in Chicago I can hear the "el" train rumble by. Cars honk, and jets rumble above and around me as the world is on the move, constant progress. Back here in the garden, if I block out the noise, things probably don't look or feel much different from when this house was built in the early 1940's. World problems then, and music was there to restore us. The States are as confused and divided today as I have ever experienced. On the radio this morning I heard my good friend James Porter spin a dusty classic by Jerry Butler and the Impressions. The song really grabbed me, and moved me so that I had to stand still for a minute and give it a listen. I was moved almost to tears- that is what a good song can do. What I know dear friends of the LaNoire series is that we are linked to our pasts. We are linked to our family members and friends. All of us touched by the reached out hand of that song on the radio. The Blues are not always sad; it's that music that brings us close to each other on the dance floor. It shows us the way in hard times. The Blues allows us to drink that juice together, fall in love, get happy and forget for a minute our plight or the darkness. So let's do our thing together on this record full of soul. The producers at Doghouse and Bone and LaNoire once again bring us these very rare 45 records as the original recording masters intended.

Greetings record lovers everywhere! In these troubling times the esteemed producers of the LaNoire series have curated a gospel record to help us all see the light-the light that is sure to be found in music. Here we now turn to the archives and drop the needle on more vintage gospel, right on time.

This edition of the LaNoire record series is once again lovingly presented to you by our esteemed collector and Doghouse and Bone Records in France. Rare original 45 rpm records pressed to vinyl for your sonic long playing pleasure. This compilation is filled with soul goodness. Songs you can dance to, cry to, and love to as some of the titles suggest. Or perhaps lament to as Rudy Lambert sings on "Love." Lambert's fantastic back-up singers remain a mystery, but one voice could be Alice Jean who was cutting sides for Club records at about the same time. This volume is a soul clap heavy record, so get out the talcum powder and spread it over the basement floor, don't worry Mom and Dad won't mind...We have many familiar friends here, starting it off with Bobby Marchan's dance instruction record on Dial based in Nashville. Otis Rush brings the fuzzy sax with him on, "Homework." Cool Hawaiian guitar on a Chuck Willis side directed by Jesse Stone and his orchestra. We have records here from Bob Kayli on Detroit's Tamla, and the formidable Wilson Pickett.

Well friends and music lovers, the crisp air is back in town as the leaves turn from butter brown to gold and burning red.àThe pumpkins are on the front door step and something is most definitely cooking in the kitchen. Let me tell you it ain't just apple pie!à Once more for your joyful listening pleasure Doghouse and Bone records has put the hay in the barn and gone digging into the vast archives of original 45rpm records from Bayourod to offer us this collection of kitchen thumpers; "Too Many Cooks!"àWe thank you discerning listener for making the La Noire collection one of the hottest platters on the Continent.àSo get out the pots and pans, light the stove and call a friend over to the house and put on this fantastic record. à

C. S. Lewis once said that he believed in a God as he believed that the Sun had risen. Not only because he had seen the literal light, but because of it, he was able to see everything else. Seeing is believing, and so is hearing, "Glory is Coming!" Brothers and Sisters no matter what your faith or belief is, Dog House and Bone Records in France has issued another rare LP pressing of original 45rpm records from the vast archives of Bayourod.

Soul, the word conjures up immediate feelings. Sensations of spirituals uplift. Thoughts of Human emotion, or devotion. Spirit, or essence of character. What can that mean in 2014? How far have we come and how far must we go to find Soul in our lives and our music? All we have to do is drop the needle on this record. Again,for our joyfull listening pleasure, DOGHOUSE & BONE Record in France has gone into his vast collection of original 45's records to provide us with the fantastic early soul and blues collection: "Baby you got Soul!"à Yes Indeed!

"Please Mr. Playboy" a new pressing of fantastic original rhythm and blues, blues, and rock and roll sides from the deep vaults.àAs you well know by now with the success and praise from collectors the world over on "Have Mercy Uncle Sam," these pristine rhythm and vocal accompaniment sides will certainly shake the chill off any cool night.àThis is the music that "made you" if you know what we mean...

Fifth volume in a limited edition series on Stag-O-Lee. This time compiled by the one and only Hank Ray - a fixture of the German Cramps/Rockabilly/Country-scene, having fronted the legendary Raymen, being a respected solo artist and currently in Lucifer's Sideburns. Limited to 666 copies and packaged in a nice 10" sleeve with center hole. This is a collection of oddball country weepers, moody rockabilly, widescreen country & western and popcorn noir from the 1950's and early 60's. So turn out the lights, sit back and relax to the soundtrack from a jukebox in a ghost town... For best results: listen to after dark!

Blues with a rhythm Volume 2 You know what happens when the clock strikes 1?! We listened to Blues with a rhythm and had a lot of fun. You know what happens when the clock strikes 2?! Blues with a rhythm Volume 2 is what we got for you! Ohh yes! Blues with a rhythm Volume Two, brought to you by the fine collections of Farewell records from France. These rare recordings have been painstakingly re-released on LP in their original sonic 45rpm glory. Detroit kicks things off with a side released in February of 1962 on the MAH’s label. Lee Rogers hits us with “Troubles.” Originally a B side, Detroit’s Black DJ’s preferred it to the A side which was “Walk on by.” Lee, who was good friend of Marvin Gaye, buried Gaye’s side “Sandman” in the charts which was released about the same time. Troubles features the pianist Joe Hunter and Sax-man Eli Fontaine. Another B-side makes the grade with Ricky Allen doing “Catch up with Your Crowd.” Allen who came to Chicago in 1960, cut this record for AGE in 1963. Age was an offshoot of the Chief label, which is best known for the amazing blues records they released with Elmore James among others. A killer side released on Fling in 1962 by the elusive Mary “B” lays us out. “Something for you Baby,” is only one of four sides she is known to have recorded with the legendary Harlem record shop owner, and producer, Morgan “Bobby” Robinson at the controls. Legend has it Mary had a very jealous boyfriend who refused to let her go to sessions alone, thus possibly ending a blossoming recording career. Little Jimmy Griffin gives us the side, “If things don’t change,” on Kansas City’s R or “Our” record label, released in 1961. This fantastic record has King Alex and the Untouchables on it as the backing band. Tabby Thomas gives us the Excello recording, “Hoodo Party.” This swamp rocker or “stop and go” record was released in 1961 and rates as Tabby’s finest. He released sides on the Delta and Feature labels before recording this record for the famed Louisiana label. He was a local DJ and club owner who just passed away in January of this year at age 84. Another B side is up next, this time Hanna Dean’s “Itty Bitty Love,” on Columbia. Released in August of 1960 it is only one of six sides recorded, and is now a Northern Soul favorite. Blind singer and guitarist Clarence Scott along with Calvin Scott, who was also blind, teamed up as Calvin and Clarence to record for the, tiny but mighty, Southern Fairlane records. “I don’t know (school girl)” was released in 1962. The two met at Alabama State University, after little success on Fairlane they cut four records for the Duke label. My favorite record on this collection just may be “Please, Please, be mine.” Released on Federal in 1961, this killer rhythm and blues side features members of the 5 Royales, Lowman “El” Pauling and piano specialist Royal “Royalton” Abbit. Lowman played all the crack guitar leads for the 5 Royales and the two team up on this side for one of the greatest Federal records made. Glades records, a subsidiary of the legendary Harry Stone and TK records based in Miami, Florida brings us Davey Jones and this rare thumper “The Chase.” Released in 1961, Davey followed this one up with one more 45 with little success…Glades released so few records over the years I was thrilled to see this one on the pile… This volume of fine sides for you thrills us with one more released by Zynn record producer J. D. “Jay” Miller from Louisiana. Jay cut his producing chops working out of one of Cosimo Matassa’s studios in New Orleans and Jimmy is the guitarist on the demo version of Slim Harpo’s, “King Bee,” which was recorded at his Grandmothers house. How about that for a Sunday afternoon… This rare side by Jimmy Dotson and the Blue Boys is a raw blues stomper. Frankly, I can’t agree with Jimmy’s sentiment more, cause I been looking for my baby everyday too!! Troubles! Blues with a rhythm for sure, thank you for giving Volume 2 a spin! I know it will inspire you to move! Again, we thank our esteemed producers for giving these amazing voices an opportunity to shout. James Ventrella Chicago, Illinois

Blues with a rhythm Volume 1 You know what happens when the clock strikes one?! Big Connie is gonna go out and have a little fun. You know what happens when the clock strikes two?! “Oh Boy” by Jimmy Withersoon is what we gonna do! Here it is! Blues with a rhythm Volume One, brought to you by the fine collections of Farewell records from France. These rare recordings have been painstakingly re-released on LP in their original sonic 45rpm glory. The heavyweight champ of cool, Louis Jordan comes out of his corner singing “Hardhead’” from March of 1963. Louis shows he still had that knock out punch very late in his singing career. Lester Robertson, who was a member of the original Upsetters (Little Richard’s amazing band), gets together with some of his old band mates to record “My girl across town.” Released in 1959 on Montel records. Al Vance lays down his Chuck Berry impression with a 1965 Goldwax record, “Every woman I know.” One of Al’s first gigs was as a 15 year old guitar player with a guy named Charlie Feathers… Vince Monroe, credited here as Mr. Calhoun, lays down “Hello friends Hello Pal,” with fellow unknown Louisiana blues players Guitar Gable and Clarence Etienne on drums released on Zinn records. Sonny Boy Williamson, not Sonny Boy 1 or Sonny Boy 2, delivers the mail with the side, “Mailman Mailman,” released on Royal Audio Music in 1961. Mystery man “Big Connie,” hollers and honks with this Groove label side from 1956. Groove is so hep that they recorded a Milt Trenier side in 1954. Possibly “Big Connie” had a bigger record contract for another label… The very rare record from Pel, based in Louisiana, lets Jimmy Trotter give us “Hungry and Thirsty.” This side has a great swampy guitar solo, which may have been the reason this record charted in the United Kingdom. This record was released at the height of the Buddy Holly era in 1959. The theme of “my woman has a black cat bone” has often been used by bluesmen throughout the decades. Poppa Hop and his Orchestra deliver this side to us in 1958. Poppa is really Harding “Hop” Wilson the Texas born and Houston bred blues and Hawaiian steel guitar master. They called him “Hop” because that is the way he pronounced the word harp. His instrument… The great Jimmy Witherspoon lays us out with “Oh Boy.” Jimmy was discovered by singing with the Teddy Weatherford big band in India. The broadcasts were heard over Armed Forces radio during World War II. Jimmy also recorded some of his hits with the Gene Gilbeaux Orchestra witch included Herman Washington and Don Hill for Modern records. Gene and Don are more famous for being life long members of the legendary Treniers. This volume of fine blues sides sends us off with a boogie from Lighting Hopkins. Lighting was inspired to learn guitar from Blind Lemon Jefferson himself! He also did time on a Southern prison chain gang because he had, “to cut an old boy.” He was released after appearing before a Judge and singing him a blues.. Blues with a rhythm for sure, and this is only Volume I! I know it will inspire you to boogie! Again, we thank our esteemed producers for again giving these amazing voices an opportunity to shout.

180Gr/Insert/1500Cps Green (LP1) & Red (LP2) Coloured Vinyl. A Very Cool Christmas is a wonderful collection of all what Christmas has to offer, from the brilliant harmonies of The Temptations and the folk rock of Leon Russell to the Beatpop of The K