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DISTRIBUTED NEW RELEASES – VINYL LPs
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BLACK SABBATH “SABOTAGE – (SUPER DELUXE EDITION) 4XLP BOX SET“ BMGCAT495BOX (WARNER)
BLACK SABBATH “VOL. 4 – ( SUPER DELUXE EDITION) 5XLP BOX SET“ BMGCAT462BOX (BMG)
DB’S “I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO KNOW 1978-1981 – 2xLP GATEFOLD“ PSR-001LP (PROPELLER)
23 Tracks of Remastered Early Singles, Demos, and Live Recordings. What we have here are home and field recordings of The dB’s. Most of these tracks predate the release of Stands For deciBels by 2-3 years and were basis for their signing to Albion Recs.
DB’S “I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO KNOW 1978-1981 – COLOR VINYL – 2xLP GATEFOLD“ PSR-001CV (PROPELLER)
23 Tracks of Remastered Early Singles, Demos, and Live Recordings. What we have here are home and field recordings of The dB’s. Most of these tracks predate the release of Stands For deciBels by 2-3 years and were basis for their signing to Albion Recs.
DEBUTANTES “S/T“ BR-146LP (BEATROCKET)
Gutsy, Girly, Glam , Garage… The Debutantes! Jan McClellan and a rotating cast of Motor City kitties shattered hearts and glass ceilings from ’64 to ’69, busting out three sought after 45s and quietly putting to tape nine more recordings!
MEGADETH “WORLD NEEDS A HERO – 2XLP / 180-GRAM“ BMGCAT246DLP (BMG)
MONKEES “MONKEES CHRISTMAS PARTY“ RI-573134 (RHINO)
PARQUET COURTS “SYMPATHY FOR LIFE“ RT-0199 (ROUGH TRADE)
Parquet Courts emerge from their quarantine with Sympathy for Life—still keen on unleashing their trademark woozy, brash and fearless desecrations of star quarterback legacies and capitalist moguls.
RUNAWAYS “S/T“ MH-8093 (MODERN HARMONIC)
1976 Debut album that catapulted them into fame and made them cherry bombs of icon and influence in Rock n Roll, changing the face (and gender) forever. Full of tough, snarling tales of misbehavior that continu to be a source of inspiration.
SIMONE, NINA “PASTEL BLUES – 180-GRAM“ MOVLP-543 (MUSIC ON VINYL)
STEELEYE SPAN “LIVE AT DE MONTFORT HALL LEICESTER 1977“ LETV620LP (LET THEM EAT)
URIAH HEEP “CONQUEST“ BMGRM101LP (SANCTUARY)
URIAH HEEP “FALLEN ANGEL“ BMGRM100LP (SANCTUARY)
VOODOO GLOW SKULLS “LIVIN’ THE APOCALYPSE“ DSR-146 (DR. STRANGE)
Hells yeah! An all new album by Ska Punk faves Voodoo! w/new singer Efrem., special guest Randy from Lamb of God, on “beautiful black” waxsealed.
VOODOO GLOW SKULLS “POTTY TRAINING YEARS – EARLY RECORDINGS ’90-’92 INCL. POSTER“ DSR-142 (DR. STRANGE)
Great early recordings from ’90-’92 album that includes Free Poster! Classic Ska Punk sounds. 17 tracks total. Tracks 1-6 from “Rasta Mis Huevos” 7″ EP. Tracks 7-17 from “We’re Coloring Fun” 12″ EP. Tracks 15-17 previously unreleased.
VOODOO GLOW SKULLS “WHO IS, THIS IS? – COLOR VINYL“ DSR-18CV (DR. STRANGE)
Classic debut is back! When this was originally released there was nobody who could match their uniquely heavy and manic style. Two decades later and this is one of the few albums that still stands tall in the ska/punk history books.
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7″ VINYL
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VENOM “SINGLES BOX SET“ BCKN5187 (BACK ON BLACK)
The Singles’ is a limited edition box set containing five classic 7″ singles by black metal pioneers VENOM – all on limited edition splatter vinyl! Kept in their own sleeves and all packaged into one slick box, only 2,000 copies were pressed and we are running low!
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RE-STOCK – VINYL LPs
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ANTIBALAS “WHERE THE GODS ARE IN PEACE“ DAP-046-LP (DAPTONE)
Where the Gods Are in Peace takes lustral party vibes and adds layers of activist lyrics, satire and incendiary rhythms to create their strongest and most politically charged album to date.
AR-KAICS “IN THIS TIME“ WCK-003 (DAPTONE)
The AR-KAICS! Recorded in three days at Adrian Olsen’s Montrose Studio and Produced by Wayne Gordon and Mikey Post. In This Time is a low brow journey through the teen-beat sounds of the 1960’s… AND BEYOND!
BRADLEY, CHARLES “BLACK VELVET DELUXE BOX SET“ DAP-054-BOX (DAPTONE)
Black velvet wrapped box includes: 180g vinyl, bonus 12″ 45rpm EP stripped down mixes of 4 CB classics, slip-mat, 2 inner sleeves of a surreal painting with interview, photo-book with notes, replica of Charles’ business card, seeded DL Card
BRADLEY, CHARLES “NO TIME FOR DREAMING“ DAP-022 (DUNHAM)
DEBUT ALBUM FEATURING THE SOUNDS OF MENAHAN STREET BAND. “CHARLES BRADLEY MAY BE THE GREATEST SOUL SINGER YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF. BUT AT 62, THE RAW-VOICED BRADLEY’S TIME HAS COME.” -NY TIMES
BRADLEY, CHARLES “VICTIM OF LOVE“ DAP-031 (DAPTONE)
Victim of Love proves to be a genre-bending masterpiece, picking up where the early 70’s Temptations left off and edging boldly forward into psychedelic soul exploration.
BUDOS BAND “III“ DAP-020LP (DAPTONE)
Budos Band’s third full-length studio effort was conceived during weekly, beer-fueled Staten Island writing sessions as well as more than 150 live gigs over the last two years and recorded during a 48 hour period in January 2010.
BUDOS BAND “LONG IN THE TOOTH“ DAP-065 (PENROSE)
Celebrating 15 years from the release of their debut album, Daptone’s Royal Court from Staten Island delivers a truly epic collection of new material.
COCHEMEA “ALL MY RELATIONS“ DAP-055-LP (DAPTONE)
HUNTER, JAMES SIX “HOLD ON!“ DAP-040-LP (DAPTONE)
Billboard charts, Grammy nominations, and Van Morrison collaborations have earned James an international reputation as a Rhythm and Blues troubadour for his command of the microphone both on stage and in studio.
HUNTER, JAMES SIX “NICK OF TIME“ DAP-061-LP (DAPTONE)
HUNTER, JAMES SIX “WHATEVER IT TAKES“ DAP-051-1 (DAPTONE)
James Hunter’s sixth studio album cements the R&B powerhouse as a permanent fixture in the world of Rhythm & Soul. This isn’t a record about infidelity or any of the other common cliches of R&B. These are poetic testaments to truer love. (2018)
JONES, SHARON & DAP-KINGS “DAP DIPPIN REMASTERED“ DAP-101-LP (DAPTONE)
JONES, SHARON & THE DAP-KINGS “GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT (MONO)“ DAP-032MLP (DAPTONE)
There is no other band around today that plays with the rhythm, feeling, or explosive power of the Dap-Kings, and there is no other singer that can match the energy and honest soul of Sharon Jones. This is their latest 10-song masterpiece. Ltd mono ed.
JONES, SHARON & THE DAP-KINGS “I LEARNED THE HARD WAY“ DAP-019LP (DAPTONE)
JONES, SHARON & THE DAP-KINGS “MISS SHARON JONES! (OST) – 2xLP (GATEFOLD)“ DAP-043-1 (DAPTONE)
The soundtrack to Barbara Kopple’s 2013 documentary about soul heavyweight Sharon Jones’ battle with cancer features a range of songs from her early singles, all the way to her 2014 LP–including the exclusive track “I’m Still Here.” (2016)
KING CRIMSON “DISCIPLINE“ KCLP-8 (INNER KNOT)
KING CRIMSON “LARKS’ TONGUES IN ASPIC – 200-GRAM“ INKNOKCLP5 (INNER KNOT)
KING CRIMSON “RED“ KCLP-7 (INNER KNOT)
KISS “GENE SIMMONS – PICTURE DISC“ LR-113P (LILITH)
11 CUTS
KISS “PAUL STANLEY – PICTURE DISC“ LR-116P (LILITH)
9 CUTS
KISS “PETER CRISS – PICTURE DISC“ LR-115P (LILITH)
10 CUTS
MELAZA “S/T“ CHULO-002 (CHULO)
Debut album by Melaza, a group of musicians who can’t seem to let go of the challenge that Mongo and Barretto and Hector stamped onto wax, taunting us with the majesty of their swing, the power and effortlessness of their music. (2013)
MENAHAN STREET BAND “MAKE THE ROAD BY WALKING“ DAP-015LP (DAPTONE)
MYSTERY LIGHTS “S/T“ WCK-001-1 (WICK)
The debut album by NYC’s Mystery Lights is a fuzz-fueled, hopped-up 21st Century take on ’60s garage pebbles, and artful ’70s punk, that is all their own. Features “Follow Me Home, ” “Melt,” and nine more neo-garage scorchers. (2016)
MYSTERY LIGHTS “TOO MUCH TENSION!“ WCK-004 (WICK)
Sophonore album by Mystery Lights! After 2 years of non-stop touring! it finds them digging deeper into their well of eclectic influences, enriching their sound without echoing the past by mixing eerie synth, punk swagger and Kinks pop sensibilities.
NEU! “NEU! – (GATEFOLD)“ GRON-001 (GROENLAND)
Reissue of prolific German krautrockers’ debut album, originally released in 1972 by Brain Records. Contains six tracks, including “Hallogallo,” “Weissensee,” “Negativland,” and “Lieber Honig.” (2012)
RAULT, MICHAEL “IT’S A NEW DAY TONIGHT“ WCK-002 (DAPTONE)
Michael Rault’s second full-length, It’s A New Day Tonight, has its home in the darkness, like much rock and roll—many of its songs look at nocturnal activities, particularly sleep
REGO, EL “ET SES COMMANDOS + 7″“ DAP-023LP (DAPTONE)
El Rego is a true legend of African Soul Music. Here for the first time on album are 12 of his greatest recordings from the late 60s and early 70s hand-picked by Daptone records!
SHELTON, NAOMI & THE GOSPEL QUEENS “COLD WORLD“ DAP-033 (DAPTONE)
Naomi Shelton’s Cold World is a Soul record, but the cross section of sub-genres the album weaves through makes it difficult to label it plainly as such. It’s a menagerie of Soul music at its finest, untied by the strong message-laden lyrics. (2014)
SMITH, ELLIOTT “EITHER/OR – 180-GRAM INCL. MPR DOWNLOAD CODE“ KRS-269 (KILL ROCK STARS)
TEMPTATIONS “CHRISTMAS CARD“ 00602577901263 (MOTOWN)
VARIOUS ARTISTS “BAD EDUCATION VOL. 1“ DAP-059-LP (DAPTONE)
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ALTONS “WHEN YOU GO (THAT’S WHEN YOU’LL KNOW) / OVER AND OVER“ PRS-1004 (PENROSE)
AR-KAICS “JUST MY LIFE / IT’S HER EYES“ WCK-1002 (WICK)
Richmond, VA’s Ar-Kaics are back with a brand new double-dose of ’60s-influenced garage ruckus. “It’s Just My Life” is a guitar-laden dancefloor creeper with just a hint of ’60s psychedelia; “It’s Her Eyes” on the flip is a sparse, pleading ballad. (2016)
AR-KAICS “TO BE FREE / EASY“ WCK-1012 (WICK)
The Ar-Kaics are back with a double shot of their endangered mode of recreational expression / rebellion, and doing it just for Kaics! Recorded at Daptone, it showcases the band’s primitive garage sound in two nasty flights of fancy.
BANKS, DARRELL “DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO/MY LOVE IS RESERVED“ DAP-1046 (DAPTONE)
BOB & GENE “THESE LONEY NIGHTS/IT’S NOT WHAT YOU KNOW (IT’S WHO YOU KNOW)“ ES-104 (EVER-SOUL)
A-side features “THESE LONEY NIGHTS” B-side features “IT’S NOT WHAT YOU KNOW (IT’S WHO YOU KNOW)”
BRADLEY, CHARLES “CHANGE FOR THE WORLD / REVELATIONS“ DAP-1095 (DAPTONE)
On this single, Charles, backed by Menahan Street Band, take the psychedelically seasoned soul flirted with on 2013’s ‘Victim of Love’, and expands
BRADLEY, CHARLES Ft. THE INVERSIONS “WATCHA DOING (TO ME)/STRIKE THREE“ DAP-1115 (DAPTONE)
Remake retitled track from the Changes album, produced by Victor “Ticklah” Axelrod who artfully transform the Soul groover into an early ’70s reggae stroller, ala Bunny Lee era King Tubby. Flip is the Dub version titled Strike Three. (2018)
BUDOS BAND “MAGUS MOUNTAIN / VERTIGO“ DAP-1088 (DAPTONE)
“Magus Mountain” rollicks along, its clarion horn lines the fanfare for this wild romp into a mix of ’70s rock influences. The Budos Band delivers you to the peak of their creative forces; the view from the summit is a wonder to behold. (2015)
COMO MAMAS, THE “HOLD ON TO GOD’S UNCHANGING HAND / YOU’VE GOT TO MOVE“ DAP-1125 (DAPTONE)
FAME-BEATS “DON’T TELL NO LIES / WATFORD STOMP“ WCK-1004 (DAPTONE)
DON’T TELL NO LIES is the sad tale of a young man spurned told with the aid of chiming chords and soaring harmonies. THE WATFORD STOMP is a reckless Cavern styled romp that demands you to DANCE.
FRIGHTNRS “NEVER ANSWER / DUB“ DAP-1121 (DAPTONE)
A truly hidden gem in the Frightnrs formidable catalog, that is sure to bring joy to any and all discerning selectors out there in the Daptone Universe.
HUNTER, JAMES SIX “BROTHER OR OTHER / NEVER“ DAP-1131 (DAPTONE)
Daptone is pleasured to present another sure-shot single from good friends, and top-tier tunesmiths, The James Hunter Six.
HUNTER, JAMES SIX “I CAN CHANGE YOUR MIND / WHO’S FOOLING YOU“ DAP-1130 (DAPTONE)
Once the needle drops you will be swept away by a guiro-kissed, mid-tempo groove, peppered with tasteful horns and a plaintive call and response vocal melody that encapsulates Hunter’s deft songwriting prowess.
HUNTER, JAMES SIX “I DON’T WANNA BE WITHOUT YOU / I GOT EYES“ DAP-1111 (DAPTONE)
Here come The James Hunter Six! Serving yet another delicious dish of what you wish with the premier single off their upcoming LP, Whatever It Takes (DAP-051).
HUNTER, JAMES SIX “Something’s Calling / Talkin’ ‘Bout My Love“ DAP-1094 (DAPTONE)
Two ballads that are sure to get you dancing to the uptempo cuts- turning any bad mood into a good one.
JAY VONS “WANT YOU TOMORROW / DID YOU SEE HER“ WCK-1003 (WICK)
The Jay Vons (f/ members of Reigning Sound) return with “Want You Tomorrow,” a hook-laden mover cloaked in Clavinet, reminiscent of the baroque-pop leanings of The Left Banke. The B-side is a mid-tempo number laden with a reverb-heavy horn line. (2017)
JOHNNY’S UNCALLED FOUR “PLEASE SAY / DAYDREAM“ WCK-1010 (WICK)
JONES, SHARON & DAP-KINGS “MATTER OF TIME / WHEN I SAW YOUR FACE“ DAP-1110 (DAPTONE)
This 45 is an electrifying exhibition of the baddest band in the land at the pinnacle of their powers. Sharon catches a deep mood both sweet and vulnerable, painting a masterpiece of romance to hang in the heart of a tender lover.
JONES, SHARON & THE DAP-KINGS “100 DAYS, 100 NIGHTS / SETTLING IN“ DAP-1037 (DAPTONE)
THE HIT SINGLE FROM THE ALBUM OF THE SAME TITLE B/W EXCLUSIVE UNRELEASED SONG!
JONES, SHARON & THE DAP-KINGS “AIN’T KNOW CHIMNEYS IN THE PROJECTS/BINKY’S MESSAGE“ DAP-1048 (DAPTONE)
JONES, SHARON & THE DAP-KINGS “HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR YOU?“ DAP-1020 (DAPTONE)
INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL VERSION OF SHARON’S NEWEST FOOTSTOMPER
JONES, SHARON & THE DAP-KINGS “I JUST DROPPED IN TO SEE WHAT CONDITION MY CONDITION IS IN“ DAP-1022 (DAPTONE)
JONES, SHARON & THE DAP-KINGS “WHAT IF WE ALL STOPPED PAYING TAXES/THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND“ DAP-1019 (DAPTONE)
SHARON JONES & CO TAKE A FUNKY LOOK AT WORLD AFFAIRS
JONES, SHARON & THE DAP-KINGS “WHEN I COME HOME / INSTRO“ DAP-1049 (DAPTONE)
JOSHUA, JASON “LANGUAGE OF LOVE / LA VIDA ES FRIA“ PRS-1003 (PENROSE)
MENAHAN STREET BAND “MIDNIGHT MORNING / STEPPING THROUGH SHADOW“ DAP-1136 (DAPTONE)
Menahan Street Band’s idiosyncratic brand of atmospheric instrumental music has lended its timeless cool to countless events and parties.
MENAHAN STREET BAND “THERE’S A NEW DAY COMING / TOMMY DON’T“ DAP-1123 (DAPTONE)
MYSTERY LIGHTS “THICK SKIN/IN THE DARKNESS“ WCK-1008 (WICK)
Brand new songs by Brooklyn’s band! Thick Skin, finds them moving away from ’60s garage feel towards an angular, late ’70s no-wave sound w/a driving beat & verbal assault that brings groups like MC5 to mind. On the flip they show their soulful side (2018)
MYSTERY LIGHTS “TOO MANY GIRLS / TOO TOUGH TO BEAR“ WCK-1001 (WICK)
Debut 45 by Brooklyn’s hottest garage rock revivalists, The Mystery Lights. Their first single pairs a ridiculously catchy neo-teenbeat number “Too Many Girls” with the snaking, squalling, psych-blues of “Too Tough To Handle.” How apropo! (2015)
OLYMPIANS, THE “MIDNIGHT MOVEMENT / STAND TALL“ DAP-1124 (DAPTONE)
ORQUESTA AKOKAN “MAMBO RAPIDITO / UN TABACO PARA ELEGUA“ DAP-1112 (DAPTONE)
The debut single by Orquesta Akokán features some of Havana’s most formidable musicians playing with a groove, a tumbao, that hasn’t been heard for decades. Orquesta Akokán is a classic Mambo-inspired force of nature.
RAULT, MICHAEL “I’LL BE THERE / SLEEP WITH ME“ WCK-1009 (WICK)
Two moster tracks from Michael Rault’s critically acclaimed album It’s A New Day Tonight.
SACRED SOULS “CAN I CALL YOU ROSE / WEAK FOR YOUR LOVE“ PRS-1001 (PENROSE)
SCONE CASH PLAYERS “CANNED CHAMPAGNE / INSTRO“ DAP-1127 (DAPTONE)
SHORTS, DOUG “CASUAL ENCOUNTER / KEEP YOUR HEAD UP“ DAP-1118 (DAPTONE)
After cutting a series of now classic sides with Cherries Records, Doug came to NYC to work on some new recordings with the crack Production Team Silver and Gold: Frank Dukes and Homer ” Boom Boom” Steinweiss.
SHORTS, DOUG “MONEY / THIS FEELING I GET“ DAP-1128 (DAPTONE)
SINSEERS “SEEMS LIKE / SEEMS LIKE (INSTRUMENTAL)“ PRS-1002 (PENROSE)
SULTAN, MARK “LET ME OUT / BE THE BLOOD“ WCK-1005 (DAPTONE)
LET ME OUT is a snarling acid-punker that’s driven by an urgent beat, paper-cut-thin fuzz guitar and surging organ. BE THE BLOOD jumps out of the gate and in it’s short life pushes the garage sound to edge of the psychedelic rainbow.
T.BENNY & THE BUZZ BROTHERS “GIMME A BUZZ / THE DROUGHT“ WCK-1006 (DAPTONE)
The A-Side is a Link Wray inspired mauler that is a three minute sonic knee-to-the-face. The flip-side is a brooding dirge whose relentless riff and doom-inspired, repetitive thump sounds like a ritualistic melody conjuring an unholy bringer of ruination.
TICKLAH SJDK DUB REMIX “HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT/HOW LONG – DUB“ DAP-1040 (DAPTONE)
VARIOUS ARTISTS “BOB & GENE / INVERSIONS“ DAP-1062 (DAPTONE)
VARIOUS ARTISTS “DINERO, LEON / SCREETCHY DAN – IF YOU ASK ME / BANDITS“ DAP-1126 (DAPTONE)
YESTERDAYS, LOS “TELL ME I’M DREAMING / TIME“ PRS-1005 (PENROSE)
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RE-STOCK – CDs
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JONES, SHARON & THE DAP-KINGS “100 DAYS, 100 NIGHTS“ DAP-012CD (DAPTONE)
The new album is 110% full of the best music you will hear this century and it’s almost here. Go ahead and order yourself a few for you and all your groovy friends.
JONES, SHARON & THE DAP-KINGS “SOUL OF A WOMAN“ DAP-050-2 (DAPTONE)
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings’ final studio album, recorded 2015-2016, exemplifies two distinct sides of the band’s sound. Side 1 showcases grittier, bluesier material like “Sail On!” while Side 2 takes on a more sophisticated orchestral mood. (2017)