Rock / Pop - LP

V/A : Disque la rayÉ

'60'S FRENCH WEST-INDIES BOO-BOO-GALOO' - This cool releasecompiles some of the best tunes in Creole boogaloo. The charmof the restored sound of these old 7-inches is only matched bythe ardor of the interpretations. Like no music genre everbefore, boogaloo brought together African Americans andLatinos, who already attended the same parties, but danced todifferent tunes. Indeed, boogaloo overtook the West Indies withamplified keyboards and electrified guitars, and this new waveknocked out hierarchy and habits.TRACKS:1. Maurice Alcindor - Sekirit Sociale2. Gabby Siarras - Sauvagement Sexy3. Les Bois Sirop - Je Voudrais Danser Avec Toi4. Dany Play - Mais Tu Sais5. David Martial - Jerk Vidé6. Le Ry-co Jazz - Pipi Poh7. Le Ry-co Jazz - Tu Bois Beaucoup8. Joby Valente - Disque La Rayé9. Fred Aucagos - Ti Mam'zelle10.Dany Play - Pourquoi Pas11.Les Vickings - Puchi's Boogaloo12.Monsieur X - Ou Qué Di Moin 13.Henri Debs - Ou Pas Z'amis En Moin

V/A : Wild starwax

StarWax magazine celebrates its fifteenth year, and celebrates with this vinyl release. Selected by DJ Coshmar, the compilation contains six tracks of cumbia, disco, creole funk, bass music and hip-hop that are available exclusively in this album.TRACKS:01. Cumbia Chicharra - La Wea02. SJOB Movement - Love Affair (Sol Power All Star Rework)03. DjeuhDjoah & Lieutenant Nicholson - An Tèt Aw04. Nomadic Massive - Times05. Dj Vadim feat. Jman & Killa P - No Hype Man (Otaam Remix)06. Fred Ones x Vast Aire - Some Seeds

V/A : Knuckle girls, vol. 1

Repress! '14 BOVVER BLITZERS FROM THE SEQUINED SISTERS TUFF ENUFF TO RUMBLE WITH ANY MISTER' - An all-girl foot-stompin' bovver rock compilation. Bovver Birds & Knuckle Girls... a rare burst of etiquette. So what would you get on a date with a Bovver Bird or a Knuckle Girl? A few harsh words and a cheap thrill- or a competitively-priced thrill, at least. Up against the wall. Nothing fancy, just a bit of "hanky panky" with your tougher-than-average Knuckle Sandwich Nancy. "Girls used only to resort to psychological bullying. Now they're moving in gangs and using bicycle chains, knives and clubs. In fact they're beginning to behave in a way once only associated with the roughest of boys." ~Henry Clover, Press Officer Of The National Union Of Teachers.SIDE 1: 1. Kuny - I Can See The Changes2. Carol & The Boston Garden - Suzuki 753. Desira - Gorilla4. Rock Follies - O.K.?5. Twinkle Ripley - Caroline6. Misty - Resurrection Shuffle7. Kristine Sparkle - Eight Days A WeekSIDE 2:1. Glo Macari - Lookin' For Love2. Lelly Boone - When Will I Be Loved3. C. Star - Bad Boy4. Vicky Fury - Flipper Story5. Ayshea - Farewell6. Heart - Lovemaker7. Vic Lezal's Professionals - Blitz At The Ritz

V/A : Woody wagon, vol. 5

'ONLY DANCEFLOOR KILLERS' - The Woody Wagon series has given the opportunity to less known compositions or songs to get into the spotlight. Centered in material recorded between the end of the 50s and the end of the 60s.Tracks:01. The Shot Downs - Four In The Floor02. The Chevrons - Good Good Lovin'03. Ronnie Goode - Crazy Bait04. The Rock Fellers - Orange Peel05. Noel Deschamps - Pour Le Pie06. Al Dean - Handman07. Geo Lester - Cold Dark Night08. Maylon Dewitt - Never, Never09. Grady Lewis - Runaway Lover10. Bill Vellin & The Shadows - What'll I Do11. Jimmy Witter & The Shadows - My King Of Woman12. Dickie Loader - Rocky Road Blues13. The Bellmonts - Walk On Boy14. Bobby Darin - Similau15. The Brothers - Lazy Susan16. The Bee Bops - Wanderling Blue17. The Locos - Malaguena Salerosa

V/A : Kickstarted by the king

On vinyl, here's a red hot compilation of Elvis inspired rock'n'roll and r&b from the past. Featured artists/bands include Jimmy Breedlove, Lavern Baker, Ollie Jones, Emile Ford, Dee Clark, Otis Blackwell, Johnny Fuller, Brook Benton, Lenny Lacour, The Cadets, Roy Hamilton and others.

V/A : Lazy dilly! vol. 1

'100% DOLCE VITA: SPACE AGE * COCKTAIL * MOD JAZZ * POP CORN * TIKI' - First volume in this cool lounge/exotica series. All tracks transferred from the original vinyl!SIDE 1:1. Joe Reisman & His Orchestra - Brasilia2. Roberto Delgado & His Orchestra - Tabu3. Dinah Shore - Thirteen Men4. Sarah Vaughan - Smooth Operator5. Preston Eps - Blue Bongo6. Diane Maxwell - Love Charms7. Johnny Lytle - The ManSIDE 2:1. Dizzy Gillespie - Games People Play2. Elliot Lawrence & His Orchestra - Lovin' Machine3. Grady Martin & His Guitar - The Fuzz4. Pat Thomas - It's So Good5. Don Ralke - Zooba6. Jimmy McGriff - Broadway7. The Esquires - Poinciana

V/A : Tasty bubblegum flavor

Talking about bubblegum music brings us back to America at the end of the sixties. In a world where the music industry was at its very peak and the 7" format singles production was rather schizophrenic. The worldwide success of Ohio Express's 'Yummi Yummi Yummi' and 1010 Fruitgum Company's 'Simon Says', opened up the doors to a plethora of new bands ready to take the chance of this new born phenomena. Jerry Kasenetz and Jeffry Katz were the two producers behind many of these projects, while the bands were mostly formed by the same group of studio musicians including the unmistakable nasal voice of singer Joey Levin (Joey Ramone's main inspiration). Avoiding the classics, this compilation will get us through a dozen of rare and unknown productions. Twelve stellar pop gems dated between 1968 and 1971 and a bunch of great simple melodies, sticky like chewing gum. Yummy!!! Come and taste it.SIDE 1:1. Professor Morrison's Lollipop - Oo-Poo-Pah Susie2. Johnny Cymbal - Save All Your Lovin' (Hold It For Me)3. Gideon - Oh! Sweet Love4. Zebra - Bring Me To My Knees5. Bleus - Milk & Honey6. Hungry Tiger - Fee-Fi-Fo-FumSIDE 2:1. The Yummies - Patty Cake2. American Machine - Snowball3. Joey Levine - Come On My Baby4. Kasnat & Katz Fighter Squadron - Pickin' Up Sticks5. Jamie & The Sweetcorn - I'm Gonna Love You6. Jordan Parker Revue - Ginger Bread Man

V/A : Blues with a rhythm, vol. 4

'Hey-Hey-Hey!'. The fourth volume of 'Blues With A Rhythm', dedicated to Dave Mitchell (Dave Mitchell And The Flames, Lionel Hampton Band, Cab Calloway Orchestra).

V/A : Peace chant, vol. 4

Tramp Records continues their pilgrimage to the soulful fringes of spiritual jazz and progressive rock and funk with their third volume of their 'Peace Chant - Raw, Deep and Spiritual Jazz' series.TRACKS:01. The Niambi Big Band - Brass Winds02. Brother Yu Sextet - Freedom03. Morton And The Uptights - Montego04. Organic Pulse Ensemble - Attitude05. James Scales & All Stars - Ser-Vi-Tude06. Donn Preston Group - Ghana-Cha!07. Lonnell Dantzler - Bo-Ghana08. Tommy Jones - Egg Nog09. Bohannon Trio - Untitled No. 110. Wayne Powell Octet - Quernemoen

V/A : Rock steady cool

A superb collection of Jamaican ska/rocksteady from the period 1966-1968, here issued on vinyl!SIDE 1:1. TRAIN TO VIETNAM - THE RUDIES 2. HEY BOY - HEY GIRL - DERRICK AND PATSY 3. BYE BYE LOVE - ALTON ELLIS 4. YOUNG LOVE - THE IMPERIALS 5. ON THE TOWN - BUNNY AND BUNNY 6. SEARCHING - JUNIOR SMITH 7. MINI REALLY FIT DEM - THE SOUL FLAMESSIDE 2:1. LA LA MEANS I LOVE YOU - ALTON ELLIS 2. BLUE SOCKS - RICO 3. COVER ME - FITZ & THE COOZERS 4. RHYTHM & SOUL - BOBBY KALPHAT 5. ENGINE 59 - THE RUDIES 6. MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE - DERRICK MORGAN 7. READY STEADY COOL - FREDRICK BELL

V/A : Fever: journey to the center of a song, vol. 2

An enjoyable 10" containing many versions of Little Willie John's classic tune 'Fever'.SIDE A:1. Bobby Freeman2. Frankie Avalon3. The Knockouts4. Pete Bennett & The Embers5. Little Caesar & The RomansSIDE B:1. Ray Peterson2. Sid Cooper3. Sam Butera & The Witnesses4. Earl Grant5. Medicine Men

V/A : Trashcan records 6: the natives are restless

Welcome to the 6th volume of Trashcan Records, a compilation series on Stag-O-Lee, devoted to obscure and forgotten vinyl treasures from the 1950's and early 1960's. Compiled by Fedor, an Amsterdam-based record hound, whose huge collection mostly comes from flipping through thousands of used record boxes at Amsterdam flea markets for the last 25 years. On Side A you will find a cool selection of uncomped jungle-themed songs.Side B will offer up six dreamy exotica tracks with otherworldly vocals and sultry melodies. SIDE 1:1. Noro Morales - Safari (1951)2. Ray McKinley - The Natives Are Restless Tonight! (1954)3. Ronnie Savoy - Jungle Love Call (1961)4. Bob Keene Orchestra - Swahili (1961)5. Spooky Jones & The Governors - Ahbudh Pt.1&2 (early 60's)SIDE 2:1. Carmen Lesay - Sunset Mood (1960)2. Dave Ford & The Hollywood Flames - Hawaiian Dream (1959)3. Biscaynes & Co-Encidentals - Midnight In Montevideo (1962)4. Don Reid ft. The Voice Of Love - Nature Boy (1961)5. Lynn Hope - Summertime (1955)

V/A : Trashcan records 1: wild safari

First volume of 'Trashcan Records', a compilation series on Stag-O-Lee devoted to obscure and forgotten vinyl treasures from the 1950s and early 1960s. Compiled by Fedor, an Amsterdam-based record hound, whose huge collection mostly comes from flipping through thousands of used record boxes at Amsterdam flea markets for the last 25 years. For 'Wild Safari' Fedor has selected 12 first-rate exotic rarities that have never been comped before.SIDE 1:1. Perez & Brana - The Crazy Cuban (1958)2. Champ Butler - Border Town (late 1950's)3. Carlos Campos Y Su Orchestra - Tequila Mambo (1958)4. Alfredito - Chop Suey Mambo (1954)5. Fabulous Pearls - Jungle Bunny (1959)6. La Bombas - Taboo (1961)SIDE 2:1. Royals - Wild Safari (1962)2. Ilo Kay & His Trio - The Bagdad Fantasy (1961)3. Joe Conwright & His Mighty Men - Down In The Congo (1961)4. Don Schraier Rocktet - Zei Gezunt (1957)5. Jean Wright Y Los Cinco Amigos - Taboo (1961)6. Los Chavales De Espana - Flamenco Twist (1962)

V/A : Down at the nightclub, vol. 2

After the successful first volume featuring Dutch bands only, 'Down At The Nightclub' now goes international, going around the globe from north to south, from east to west. With 5 previously unreleased songs and 7 rare and hard to find songs this is an album that should be in any garage lover's collection. SIDE 1:1. The Snails (GR) - Psycho Train (previously unreleased)2. The Dirty Coal Train (POR) - Jungle Zombie Stomp3. The Minnesota Voodoo Men (JAP) - Voodoostomp (previously unreleased)4. Beatrevolver (DE) - Without You5. Les Breastfeeders (CAN) - Hé, Petite Fille (previously unreleased)6. The Darts (USA) - Revolution SIDE 2:1. The Nomads (SE) - Working For The Man2. Thee Jenerators feat. Jack White (UK) - Mystery Man 3. The Meanie Geanies (GR) - I Want Everything (previously unreleased)4. The Jackets (CH) - You Better5. The Maggie's Marshmellows (CZ) - Monkeyman6. Fifty Foot Combo (BEL) - The Descent7. The Miners of Muzo (NL) - Down At The Nightclub (LP bonus song, previously unreleased)

V/A : Nederbeat 63-69, 2: beat, bluf & branie (2lp)

At record conventions, the singles and albums of Dutch beat groups from the '60s are still among the most sought afterobjects. This so-called Nederbeat offers a perfect musicalreflection of the optimism and vitality of those years. The creme de la creme of this movement is featured in this excellent compilation series. Limited to 500 copies on red vinyl.TRACKS:01. The Outsiders -Touch 02. Golden Earrings - That Day 03. Bintangs - Ridin' On The L&N 04. After Tea -Not Just A Flower In Your Hair 05. Q65 - Cry In The Night 06.Ro-D-Ys - You'd Better Take Care Of Yourself 07. Sandy Coast - Subjects Of My Thoughts 08. Shocking Blue -Venus 09. Tee-Set - Don't You Leave 10. ZZ & De Maskers Met Chubby Checker - Stoppin' In Las Vegas 11. Armand - Ben Ik Te Min 12. Bojoura - Everybody's Day 13. The Incrowd - I'll Be Free 14. Blues Dimension - You Cannot Leave The Past Behind 15. The Shoes -Don't You Cry For A Girl16. The Toreros - Come 17. The Tower -In Your Life 18. Zen - Hair 19. The Motions - You Bother Me20. Les Baroques - I Know 21. Boudewijn de Groot - Waterdrager 22. Brainbox - Dark Rose 23. Cuby + The Blizzards - Stumble And Fall 24. Sandy Coast - We'll Meet Again 25. The Haigs -From Now On

V/A : The best place to go! go! 2 (2lp)

'AMSTERDAM BEAT CLUB 15TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM' - This DOUBLE-LP compilation presents recordings of many of the bands that played at the Amsterdam Beat Club, which started at the tail end of the 1990s. Featured artists/bands include The Uppertones, The Wiseguyz, The Paladins, Surfer Joe & The Deadrocks, The Spunboys, Messer Chups, The Spinshots, Mark & The Spies, The Beat Girls, The Jackets, The Real Gone Tones, Julia P., Sir Bald Diddley, The Works, The Rhythm Shakers, The Rhum Runners, a.m.m.

V/A : History of ndw, vol. 3

Few other musical genres were as impressive and influential as the Neue Deutsche Welle (German New Wave), which to this day remains an important cultural epoch in the history of German music. 'History Of NDW Vol. 3' once again presents a unique selection of legendary hits from the era.TRACKS:A1 Jawoll - Auf'm Hacken A2 Extrabreit - 110 A3 Spliff - Déja VuA4 Der Plan - Alte Pizza A5 Fehlfarben - Apokalypse A6 S.Y.P.H. - Sturm Auf DichB1 Die Doraus & Die Marinas - Lokomotivführer B2 Rheingold - FanFanFanatischB3 Nichts - Radio B4 Pyrolator - Max B5 Hubert Kah - Gigolo B6 UKW - Bleib Doch Bei Mir

V/A : It's a beautiful day

This mind blowing compilation-lp contains 12 wonderful sunshine pop, folk-rock and soft-psych recordings from the excellent Peruvian scene, dating back to the years 1971-1976.SIDE 1:1. Innovations - Seabird 2. Fe 59 - Estoy Brillando 3. Sudamerica - Yo No Se Senor 4. Zulu - Carino Grande 5. Traffic Sound - A Beautiful Day 6. Telegraph Ave - Something Going SIDE 2:1. Monik - The World Is Getting Worst 2. Illicit - We Wish To Be Listened*3. Grupo Amigos - Mujer 4. Cerro Verde - Guess I'm Going Away*5. Tarkus - Tiempo En El Sol 6. We All Together - It's A Sin To Go Away* = reissued on vinyl for the first time

V/A : Milano undiscovered 2023

'FRED VENTURA PRESENTS MILANO UNDISCOVERED 2023: MODERN ITALO DISCO, SYNTH POP & HOUSE EXPERIMENTS FROM MILANO'S UNDERGROUND' - Hot on the heels of the first influential volume - 'Milano Undiscovered 1982-1986' - here's the uncommon sophomore release. The city of Borsa and fashion has been always struggling for an underground identity, collecting a series of rough contaminations between post-punk and dance music. This compilation is undoubtedly a step forward, a second chance for many of the early artists involved. Altogether with some illustrious emerging names of the local electronic scene, here's a definitive collection of contemporary Italo disco and synth pop tracks from the future past. Enjoy!SIDE 1:1. Livio Fogli - Il Vuoto2. Ital Oscillazioni - Nuove Corde3. Atelier Folie - Planet X4. Italoconnection - Exil (Prequel Sessions Mix)5. Vinavil - The 2ndSIDE 2:1. Love Nation - Make It Right2. S-Tone Inc. - No Meio Do Samba (S-Tone Deep Remix Inst.) 3. Through Twelve Feat. Fred Ventura - This Love (Mono Han Remix 2)4. Straight Beat - Argumenting 5. Soul Boy - B Side

V/A : Voodoo rhythm compilation, vol. 5 (pd)

Songs to ruin any party, again! 30 years of Voodoo Rhythm Records with 15 complete insane bands playing 15 outrageous ear-bleeding tunes on a fancy moving picture disc from recent or upcoming albums. Flamenco and blues trash meets exotica space cumbia and wild rock'n'roll garage chainsaw punk and neanderthal synth.TRACKS:01. The Monsters - Smell My Tongue 02. Bad Mojos - Crash And Burn 03. Destination Lonely - I Want You 04. Sloks - No Wake Up 05. Reverend Beat-Man & Izobel Garcia - Black Metal 06. Izobel Garcia - Baby OK 07. Trixie & The Trainwrecks - Too Good To Be Blue 08. Degurutieni - Acme In The Afternoon 09. Nestter Donuts - Infeccion 10. The Sex Organs - Lubrication 11. Roy & The Devil's Motorcycle - Learn To Lose 12. The Devils - Coitus Interruptus (From A Priest) 13. E.T. Explore Me - Drug Me 14. Honshu Wolves - Tell Me 15. The Dead Brothers - Mean Blue Spirit

V/A : Natural resources iii

The twelve tracks on this album display a range of genres, from soul to AOR among others, with some being difficult to categorize and many of the songs have not found its way onto a compilation album yet.TRACKS:01. Jeffrey Gaither - Struggling Ghetto Woman02. K.P. Clay - Of You (feat. Sounds Express Band)03. Bransher-Davis - Can't Shake This Feeling04. Stack - Nights On Broadway05. Carnaby Square - Blue Lagoon06. Ray Marco - A Thousand Pieces07. Elva Bronson - Take My Hand08. Creation - Silly09. Bluebird - Here I Am10. Destiny - Driftin'11. Blues Inc. - Out Of The Darkness12. Billy Gee - Not My Boy (feat. The Whole Shabang)

V/A : Buzzsaw joint cut 5: sophisticated savage

'Buzzsaw Joint' is back with a fifth cut and this time a Swedish selector wields the blade. DJ Sophisticated Savage first began sharing his wares in a Stockholm Tiki bar, which explains the raft of exotic sounds found on this compilation. But that's not all, add rock, roll, R&B and soul to the list. What's consistent from start to finish is the quality and obscurity of the selections. Open your ears wide and enjoy the ride.SIDE 1:1. Bill Springer - Jungle Love (Bilbo) 19622. Stick Evans - Look What You Do To Me (Soul) 19613. Herb Zane - The Persians Twist (Music Maestros) 19624. The Starfires - Desert Caravan (College) 19625. The Kingston Trio - CooCoo-U (Capital) 19596. The Don Schraier Rocktet - Zei Gezunt (Crystalette) 19577. The Metallics - Get Lost (Baronet) 19628. Blues Blenders - Toot Over (Chris) 1962SIDE 2:1. Jimmy Uke & His Islanders - Hawaiian People Eater (Hurrah) 19622. The Demons - El Lobo (Gemco) 19623. Jimmie Raye - Hey Let's Dance (Satan) 19624. Doodie Woo - Certingly I Do (Aura) 19625. Melvin Smith - Zaki Sue (Cameo) 19586. Rhythmaires - Screw Driver (Rhythm) 19577. Ray Johnson - Hit 'N Miss (Glam) 19578. The Scholars - Kan-Gu-Wa (Imperial) 1957

V/A : Peace chant, vol. 6

The 'Peace Chant' compilation series is a Temple, a reliquary of sacred harmonious statements made by enlightened artists throughout time. With these 'Peace Chant, Raw Deep and Spiritual Jazz' volumes 5 and 6, deeper, darker, and even more remote chambers of this already exalted temple are brought to light.TRACKS:01. Musica Orbis - Cataracts02. Charles Lamont - History03. Jimmy McGary Quartet - Algunas04. Lucky Brown & The S.G.'s - Bless Your Soul05. A La Ala - A Night In Tunesia06. Frey-Tiepold-Thierfelder-Lang - Colibry07. New Day - Savior's Waltz08. Frederic Rabold Crew - Januschka

V/A : Blues with a rhythm, vol. 2

Availalbe again. This second volume features a collection of highly obscure RHYTHM & BLUES singles from the '60s.

V/A : Prends le temps d'ecouter

'TAPE MUSIC, SOUND EXPERIMENTS AND FREE FOLK SONGS BY CHILDREN FROM FREINET CLASSES - 1962-1982.' France, early sixties: the Mouvement de l'École moderne is in full bloom. Relying on the experiments and writings of its founder, the educationist Célestin Freinet, this consortium of teachers is about to give empirical evidence proving that another approach to music in school can be fruitful, distancing itself from government directions. As the wish to encourage free expression was central in the Freinet philosophy, arts and crafts were given more importance at school; in this regard, singing and music had a part to play, just as much as writing or drawing. While classrooms filled with a joyful jumble of sound-making objects (springs, bottles and basins, dismantled piano frames, drums, bamboos and the first DIY electronics), singular forms of music started ringing out: wild improvising, delicate a-cappella singing, clanks and dissonant string hammerings, basic experiments with magnetic tapes or evanescent folk songs.This approach might seem surprisingly ahead of its time, but what is even more astonishing is that physical traces of these experiments can still be listened today. Between 1962 and 1982, recordings collected from schools everywhere around France were compiled on dozens of vinyl records. This compilation presents a selection of recordings from the 30+ records released between 1962 and 1982, to present these sound archives to a new audience. Includes 20-page booklet with liner notes in French and English.

V/A : Songs from satan's jukebox, vol. 2

'COUNTRY, ROCKABILLY, HILLBILLY & GOSPEL FOR SATAN'S SAKE' - Second selection of satanic songs and maleficient melodies from Satan's infernal jukebox. Compiled by Emmerich Thürmer.SIDE 1:1. Gene Vincent - Race With The Devil2. Cliff Carlisle & The Buckeye Boys - The Devil's Train3. Cowboy Copas - Don't Shake Hands With The Devil4. Frankie Lane - El Diablo5. The Louvin Brothers - Satan's Jeweled Crown6. Johnny Bond - Let Me Go, Devil!SIDE 2:1. Johnny Tyler - Devil's Hot Rod2. Roy Acuff - The Devil's Train3. Lefty Frizzell - From An Angel To The Devil4. Frankie Lane - Miss Satan5. Don Reno & Red Smiley - Get Behind Me Satan6. Wade Ray - Let Me Go, Devil

V/A : Voices super sound (+cd)

Following the success of his thematic 'O-Rama' compilations, the indefatigable El Vidocq turns his attention to 'Super Sounds'. This series focuses on the very essence of music, on its structure and workings and various vital elements. And what could be more natural than to start the series off withvoices and singing? This selection explores the rich period stretching from 1955 to 1963, sampling rhythm'n'blues, doo-wopand rockabilly. SIDE 1:1. Esquerita - Esquerita And The Voola2. The Gamblers Feat. Big Brown - My Testament3. Jimmy Ricks - Lazy Mule4. Marvin Rainwater - Boo Hoo5. The Versatones - Bila!6. Clarence (Frog-Man) Henry - Ain't Got No Home7. Tic And Toc - Jibba Jab8. Donnie Elbert - What Can I DoSIDE 2:1. Sheldon Allman - Heartbreak Boulevard2. The Sharps - Have A Love Will Travel3. Brenda Lee - Let's Jump The Broomstick4. Hannah Dean - You You You5. Bunker Hill - Red Ridin' Hood And The Wolf6. Pearl Woods - Right Now7. Smokey Joe - The Signifying Monkey8. The Nutty Squirrels - Uh! Oh! Part 1

V/A : Melting butter sessions

Germany's This Charming Man label celebrates its 10th anniversary with the release of a fine compilation, featuring highlights from the acclaimed 'Melting Butter' live sessions. Expect contributions from Fjort, The Tidal Sleep, Criminal Body, Tausend Augen, Hysterese, Euternase, Oerbit The Earth and BLCKWVS.

V/A : Club coco: ¡ahora! (black)

'THE LATIN SOUND OF NOW' - Coco María and Bongo Joe reunite for the second edition of 'Club Coco,' featuring a sackful of Latin inspired tracks from international bands and producers. All the songs were selected by Coco María, who in recent years has gone from a promising up-and-comer to an ever-present and influential figure in the music industry, widely known forher tireless work shining a light on contemporary, pan-Latin roots music around the world, through both her live DJs sets and eclectic radio sessions. This compilation brings together several of the most respected and innovative artists on the frontiers of tropical music today. Those who take the energy, melodies and textures of classic Latin music and turn those gems into songs tailor-made for a new generation of music lovers. Simply put, it's a record for those diggers who jump with excitement when they find a vinyl reissue of some Latin star of the past, be it Joe Arroyo, Los Mirlos or Aniceto Molina and then wonder, "This classic music sounds amazing, but where are the bands that are taking these sounds to new places?".TRACKS:01. Raz Olsher - Pacific Dreams02. Los Pirañas - Puerta Del Sol03. Lola's Dice - Sacudete04. Guess What - Children's Favourite05. Acid Coco - Seguimos Sonriendo06. Juan Hundred - Always Ready To Smoke07. Las Mijas - Ronca (Carta Para Una Mija)08. Dip In The Dub - La Cumbia DelSufi Que No Sabia Bailar09. Chupameeldedo - Metalero10. Guess What - Stickle Bricks11. Candeleros - El Bravo 12. Iko Chérie - Lepidoptera13. Ronald Snijders - Off The Groove14. Raz Olsher - Vamonos Cocos

V/A : Afterglow (+fanzine)

First time on vinyl! Originally released on cassette in the winter of 1984, together with the 7th issue of Komakino fanzine, included here in its original format. 8 groups and 14 tracks revealing the whole meaning of the 'Afterglow' operation. Bands who already had record deals and enjoyed some popularity, others that will do so shortly, others that will fade in the mists of that decade. 'Afterglow' is a document from an era when small gestures and uncomfortable choices were true stances. SIDE 1:1. Mono - From planets and satellites2. Mono - The perfect house3. Weimar Gesang - Our silent growth4. Weimar Gesang - Remaining Years5. Weimar Gesang - Show me6. Faded Image - Presences of mindSIDE 2:1. Dark Tales - Twilight2. Dark Tales - Livin' out3. Pedago Party - Nemesi 4. Pedago Party - Magie noir5. Bitch Boys - Trafiggermi l'anima6. Aidons La Norvege - L'adunata7. Aidons La Norvege - Agonia (Fiori per Algernon)8. Res Gesta - Thesis

V/A : Soviet disco

'DISCO, ELECTRO, FUNK AND MORE FROM BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN 1979-1990' - A mindblowing introduction to the obscure world of Soviet dance music. 12 tracks of pure Soviet disco fever. Alright, put on your dancing shoes and get ready for a weird trip to the dance floor, to a time when the Soviet Union -still alive and under the flag of the hammer and sickle- managed to produce some wonderfully odd and hypnotic disco hits, mutant funk smashers and electro hip breakers. Coming from all over the huge landscape that the USSR was, the artists on this killer compilation showcase a variety of visions on the subject of shaking the ass that will surprise even the most cynical connoisseur of the genre.SIDE 1 1. Mirdza Zivere - Vienmer But (Latvia, 1979) 2. Orïgïnal - Sen Qaydan Bïlasan (Uzbekistan, 1981) 3. Anzhelina Petrosova - Tantsuyushchiy Ostrov (Uzbekistan, 1987) 4. Pervouralsk - Natashka (Russia, 1990) 5. Güljan Hümmedowa- Ak Pagta/Belyy Khlopok (Turkmenistan, 1984) 6. Roza Rymbaeva - Jezdeke (Kazakhstan, 1988) SIDE 2: 1. Maxfirat Hamraqulova & Gul'san - Rezaboron (Tajikistan, 1989) 2. Janina Misciukaite - Amzinas Sokis (Lithuania, 1980) 3. Verasy - Polet (Belarus, 1985) 4. Formula Dreyka - Repka (Russia, 1990) 5. Eolika - Noktirne (Latvia, 1981) 6. Raduga - Rassvetayet (Bashkortostan, 1979)

V/A : Greasy mike's lost & lonely ladies

'THE SUBLIME, SEDUCTIVE SOUND OF THE SMOOTH & SULTRY SONGSTRESS' - "Sometimes me and the opposite sex just don't get along. I mean, we do and we don't. Take this last one. She and I were getting on just fine. We went to the movies, I took her to shows, I took her out to fancy restaurants. The whole works. I treated her real good. She was a class act too. Blonde hair, blue eyes. A smile to die for. Then all of a sudden, she went cold on me. Cut me off. Why do they do that? What gives?" "I mean, I'm an OK guy. I'm clean, smart, I shave every day. I wear the best suits, I use the best Cologne. OK so I don't have what you'd call 'a regular job', but I got plenty of dough, and I know how to spend it. I like the finer things in life. Restaurants, Cuban cigars, fancy cars. The whole caboodle. What's not to like?" "I'll tell you what. These dames don't know a good thing when they see it. They meet a guy like me and they don't know what's hit 'em. I take them out, I wine them and dine them and they just can't handle it. They'd rather go for some kinda Joe Schmoe than a classy guy like me. And that's what I don't understand. So what gives?" ~Greasy Mike in an interview circa 1958 with jazz jock Slim Jenkins.SIDE 1:1. Ann Cole - Nobody But Me2. Joya Sharrill - Desdemona's Lament3. Marilyn Ross - Out Of This World4. Lyn Avalon - I Walk The Streets5. Ann Henry - Like Young6. Mecie Jenkins - Come Back Pretty Baby7. Tommie Jeane Whitley - Leavy My Heart8. Helen Alvey - Dark MidnightSIDE 2:1. Miss Johni Naylor - Red Wine For My Blues2. Ann Fleming - You Upset Me3. Delores Johnson - Give Me Your Love4. Wini Beatty - Melancholy Mood5. Patti Dane - The Wrong Guy6. Anna Marie - Interlude7. Patty Ann - The River8. Genie Pace - Come Back To Sorrento

V/A : Greasy mike gets the giggles

Don't worry, there aren't any silly jokes on this record. It's all music with a wiggle and a giggle. In fact what it really is is 14 frantic flippers fraught with frivolous fun-filled frolics. All good clean fun.TRACKS:01. Pat & the Wildcats - The Giggler02. Bobby Bunny & the Jackrabbits - The Joker03. Jim Doval & the Gauchos - Scrub04. Johnny Beeman - Laffin' Beatnik05. Diablito - The Jungle06. Adolphus Bell & the Up Starts - Lafin Gas07. The Apollos - Good For A Laugh08. The Royal Jokers - You Tickle Me Baby09. Lue Renney - Your Wiggle And Your Giggle10. The Zanies - The Mad Scientist11. Hank Mankin - Hey Lulu12. Sid Ramin - The Ho-Ho Rock And Roll13. Jim Backus and Friend - Delicious!14. Breakin' Up - Breakin' Up

V/A : Doop-a-go-go party

Following the 'Voices Super Sound' compilation, El Vidocq wanted to continue to explore vocals, vocal harmonies and choirs... a doo wop theme, or gospel, or even choirs? Ultimately it has become a bit of all that, always with the idea of making a great record that is good to listen to from start to finish. Here we rediscover well-known groups like The Turbans, The Five Keys, Tiny Topsy & The Charms, but also many having only made one single such as acts like The Chanteurs, Avalons, The Lidos, Mad Lads and The Moon Stones. Some sang with religious convictions, like Evelyn Freeman; others had other musical directions like The Visions and The Paramours. But all have in common a lot of generosity in their songs and also a lot of "boom boom" of "wop wop" of "ouh ouuuhhh."To summarize, as the opening track says "come on everybody yeah, now, yeaheah.."SIDE 1:1. The Chanteurs - The Grizzly Bear2. The Paramours - Prison Break3. Tiny Topsy & The Charms - Come On, Come On, Come On4. The Five Keys - Boom-Boom 5. The Creators - Booga Bear6. Jay Brinkley - Crazy Crazy Heart7. The Chants - Dick Tracy8. Evelyn Freeman - All God's ChillumSIDE 2:1. The Visions - Cigarette2. Avalons - Malanese3. The Turbans - The Wadda-Do4. The Classics - Elmo5. The Lidos - Bashanova6. The Uptones - Dreamin'7. Mad Lads - Hey Man8. The Moon Stones - Love Call

V/A : Keb darge & sounds that swing present...

'THE ROCKABILLY CROWN JEWELS' - Here we have the very first, 100% rockabilly compilation to be minted by the Juke Box Music Factory. And what a compilation! Crafted by a true 45-tour aficionado, a lover of rhythm, of authentic sounds, and -most importantly- of quality music. None other than His Highness, Keb Darge! A stampeding collection corralled in collaboration with Little Edith. This time produced with his old bud Neil Scott (first-rate collector of rockabilly and owner of the record shop Rock That Swing), 'The Rockabilly Crown Jewels' is every bit as juicy as Keb's previous salvos. Indeed, this compilation comprises only the choicest morsels. SIDE 1:1. Charles Ross - Little Bit Lonesome2. Larry Terry - Hep Cat3. Billy Adams - Rock, Pretty Mama4. Rick Rickels - I'm Gone5. Bobby Hodge & The Rainbow Rangers - Gonna Take My Guitar6. Tiny Tim & His Tornadoes - I've Gotta Find Someone7. Jerry Dove & His String Busters - Pink Bow Tie8. Jimmy Stayton & The Country Cats - You're Gonna Treat Me RightSIDE 2:1. The Reactors - She's A Queen2. Jimmy Piper - Bonfire3. Mack Banks & The Drifting Troubadours - Be Boppin' Daddy4. Gene Criss & The Hep Cats - Hep Cat Baby5. Billy Prager & His Caravans - Do It Bop6. Jimmy Stewart & The Night Hawks - Nothin' But A Nuthin'7. Jerry Arnold & The Rhythm Captains - High Class Baby8. Buddy Philips With The Rockin' Ramblers - Coffee Baby

V/A : It's a youth explosion! vol. 1

Now then! Fourteen rare and unreleased tracks taking in all that was good from 1977-1984ish. You get punk, new wave, mod revival and post-punk all within the amazingly created artwork from Alf Button's Revenge. All fully remastered from a whole source of different formats to create a sound crispier than a bag of Wotsits! The names may not be familiar, but the "Sounds From The Street" created will certainly take you back to when all you needed in life was an LP by The Damned, Clash or Jam and a guitar, bass and drums.TRACKS:01. The Limps - Circa 202. Urban Enemies - Someday03. Patrol - 30 Seconds04. The Nedia - Bright New Future05. Backstage Pass - Let Me Show You Love06. The Twinsets - Talk07. The Sleepers - Phone You08. Midnight Hour - Lambs To The Slaughter09. Reaction - Just A Dream10. The Detours - One Of The Boys11. The Face - She Don't Know12. The Mod-L's - Dance Step Beat13. Station 360 - Sound Of Today14. The Ploy - In The Crowd

V/A : Merengue tipico, nueva generacion!

'Merengue Típico, Nueva Generación!' delves into the heart of Dominican merengue, a genre whose significance often eludes the spotlight. Bongo Joe's venture into unexplored terrain takes us to the Caribbean, specifically the Dominican Republic, shedding light on its musical tapestry. Curated by Xavier Daive, aka Funky Bompa, the compilation unveils rare '60s and '70s gems, providing a glimpse into a transformative period following the fall of the Trujillo regime. With over 20 years in the Dominican Republic, Xavier Daive meticulously sources original 45s, offering a snapshot of merengue's evolution during a creatively charged era post-Trujillo. The genre's roots, dating back to the 19th-century Dominican Republic, predate salsa, establishing its unique identity with the introduction ofaccordions via German trade ships. The genre's classic típico configuration emerged in the mid-'60s, leaving a lasting impact on its evolution. Focused on the explosive '60s and '70s merengue típico scene, influenced by genre pioneers like "Tatico" Henríquez and Trio Reynoso, the compilation showcasestechnical finesse and high-speed rhythms. Tracks like Rafaelito Román's 'Que Mala Suerte' embody the genre's infectious energy. Aristides Ramírez's 'Los Lanbones' adds a touch of humor, cautioning against pub freeloaders. 'Merengue Típico, NuevaGeneración' transcends the realms of a typical reissue; it's an immersive journey into the roots of Dominican merengue, expanding its narrative beyond borders to enrich the global musical landscape. This compilation goes beyond individual tracks, providing a historical and cultural context, enriching our understanding of the genre's evolution in the DominicanRepublic during a crucial period. Designed for both connoisseurs and wild dancefloors, this compilation is not only a historical and cultural exploration but also a treasure trovefor DJs seeking to infuse their sets with the vibrant rhythms of merengue típico.TRACKS:01. Trio Rosario - Cuando Yo Muera02. Fefita La Grande - C...

V/A : Postcards, vol. 2

Post-punk (originally called new musick) is a broad musical genre that emerged in 1977 in the wake of punk rock. Post-punk musicians moved away from punk's traditional elements and raw simplicity, adopting instead a broader, more experimental approach that included a variety of avant-garde sensibilities and non-rock influences. Inspired by punk's energy and DIY ethos, but determined to break with rock clichés, artists experimented with styles such as funk, electronic music, jazz and dance music; dub and disco production techniques; and ideas from art and politics, including critical theory, modernist art, film and literature. These communities have produced independent record labels, visual art, multimedia performances and fanzines. These three compilations are by no means 'Best Of' or collections of chart hits. They are compilations that endeavour (and we think they do well) to take a wide-ranging look at the UK and American post-punk scene in the years from 1978 to 1984, but here almost everything stops in 1981, giving space to bands and artists that almost always didn't make it beyond the 45 rpm mark. A representation of the true 'Outside of Everything' of the era.

V/A : Tropical britxotica!

'Tropical Britxotica' contains a selection of Polynesian pop and placid jazz gems from the wild(er) British isles, where the rain does NOT always fall!TRACKS:01. MANGOES - LUCILLE MAPP 02. HAWAIIAN HONEYMOON - FRANK WEIR 03. CORAL REEF - THE SOUND OF ED WHITE 04. TROPICAL MIRAGE - RON GOODWIN 05. HEATWAVE - GEOFF LOVE 06. AN OCCASIONAL MAN - MARION RYAN 07. SUMMERTIME - EDMUNDO ROS 08. DREAMRIDE - DICK KATZ 09. RUN SEE JERUSALEM - GEORGE MELLY AND KENNY GRAHAM 10. GREEN EYES - INTERNATIONAL 'POPS' ALL STARS 11. MILK FROM THE COCONUT - JOHNNY GENTLE 12. HAITIAN RITUAL - TED HEATH FEAT.KENNY GRAHAM 13. STORMY WEATHER - BETTY SMITH AND THE MALCOLM LOCKYER GROUP 14. QUIET VILLAGE - MARTINAS AND HIS MUSIC 15. HAWAII - NORRIE PARAMOR 16. ON TREASURE ISLAND - LUCILLE MAPP

V/A : Femirama

Originally released in 1986 on the iconic Spanish record label Auxilio De Cientos, 'Femirama' is a collection of recordings by uncompromising female artists who were active in the experimental music scene of the '80s. Today this groundbreaking album has lost none of its value, so here's a welcome reissue on 180-GRAM VINYL. This edition comes with the original artwork and insert.

V/A : Are they hostile?

'CROYDON PUNK, NEW WAVE & INDIE BANDS 1977-1985' - An 18 track compilation featuring the best of Croydon's punk and post punk scene 1977-1985! 'Are They Hostile?' is a documentary film about the punk, new wave and indie scene in Croydon in the late '70s and early '80s. It takes its name from the first single by Croydon band Bad Actors. To coincide with the film's release Damaged Goods Records are releasing a compilation LP and CD featuring bands appearing in the film including Johnny Moped, The Marines, The Daleks, Case, Fanatics and also bands such as The Straps who played Croydon many times usually at the Star Pub in West Croydon. TRACKS:01. Bad Actors - Are They Hostile? 02. Johnny Moped - Groovy Ruby (Live At The Roxy) 03. The Marines - Step This Way 04. Slime - Controversial 05. Case - Smiling My Life Away 06. The Daleks - Tiny Town 07. Fanatics - Total Confusion 08. The Straps - New Age 09. The Heroes - Tarzan 10. Bad Actors - One Of Us 11. Johnny Moped - Incendiary Device (Live At The Roxy) 12. The Marines - Pleasure Business 13. Slime - Loony 14. Case - I Don't Wanna Kill The Whales 15. The Daleks - Rejected 16. Fanatics - When The Sun Goes Down 17. The Straps - Brixton 18. The Heroes - Russia

V/A : In fuzz we trust (2lp)

180 gram double vinyl with gatefold cover. 'IN FUZZ WE TRUST: 60s Psych- and Garage Legends Salute The Fuzztones'. The album you now hold in your hands is nothing short of the Greatest Tribute Album Ever Recorded. Nowhere in history have as many legendary performers appeared on one record, for the purpose of saluting another artist. In this case, the artist is the band that instigated the 80's garage revival that continues to this day - The Fuzztones. Preaching the garage (and psych) gospel since their inception in 1980, The Fuzztones influenced countless bands worldwide with their enigmatic image, high velocity performance and personalized interpretations. Fact is, even if The Fuzztones had never written a song in their long and illustrious career, they succeeded in accomplishing something much more important, even profound... they resurrected a music style that had only existed from (roughly) 1966 to 1967, and through relentless touring and recording, kept it alive for over 33 years. Initially, the band's mission was to introduce this long-lost music to the world, and did so by covering obscure classics, many by artists who appear on this album. This album is the last of a three-part trilogy of Fuzztones tribute albums that began with "Fuzztones Illegitimate Spawn 1" and it's successor, "2." Both double CD collections featured bands from all around the world, paying homage to the band that inspired them. Now we come full circle with a collection of Fuzztones classics, covered by the legendary bands that inspired The Fuzztones in the first place. Ladies and Gents, The Holy Grail: IN FUZZ WE TRUST!Vinyl tracklisting:Side 1: 01. Davie Allan & The Arrows - Avalanche 2:1402. Shadows Of Knight - I Never Knew 3:2303. Sky Saxon - Get Naked 3:3304. The Pretty Things - Ward 81 4:4305. The Shy Guys - Highway 69 2:53.Side 2:01. Gonn - Shame On You 3:4802. The Monks - Hurt On Hold 2:5403. The Electric Prunes - All The King's Horses 3:2804. Charlie Souza & The Tropics - Rise 4:05.Side 3:01. Sha...

V/A : Chaos in ch, vol. 2

Presented on LP is a second volume of collected rumblings (including raritites) from the Swiss punk scene between 1977 and 1984!

V/A : Locura tropical 1

Finally, and thanks to the hard work of the fine folks at INAMU (Instituto Nacional de la Música de Argentina) and the amazing selection job of Nekro (Fun People & Boom Boom Kid), Beat Generation is proud to present 'Locura Tropical Vol. 1,' the first of a two-volume set of mind-blowing LPs compiling the finest '60s and '70s (and some '80s) Latin sounds from the legendary Argentinian label Music Hall. This first LP presents an avalanche of sounds so hot it needs to be handled with care! From Latin to tropical, to jazz influences, cumbia, candombe, pachanga... It's all (and more!) here! A crazy feast to re-discover this incredible label.SIDE 1:1. Carlos Redaelli: La Pollera Blanca2. Tito Alberti: Batijugando3. Yuyu Da Silva: Doctor4. Las Minifaldas: El Sonido De Las Minifaldas5. Los Guayacanes: Jalaito Con Guapacha6. Los Caucanos: Fiesta Negra7. Dany Montano: La Cumbia De La Pantera8. Mari To Y Sus Candombes: YacumensaSIDE 2:1. Carlos Argentino: Gaucho Pachanguero2. El Pato Carret: Vivir En Carnaval3. Las Imperiales: La Palomita4. Los Martinicos: Caracoleando5. Marietto D'agostino: La Yerbita6. Miguel Angel: Cachita/Panama7. Los 4 Hermanos Diaz: Me Llaman El Calavera8. Rodolfo Zapata: No Vamo' A Trabajar

V/A : Wild west freak-out!

Here are 18 (mostly rare) tracks of Wild West-themed '60s garage, r&r and instro madness, pressed on insane 3D SILVER COLOURED VINYL and presented in a full-colour sleeve featuring truly wonderful, crazy artwork! Great stuff, great fun! Don't miss out on this one!SIDE 1:1. The Chiefs - How!2. Sal And The Continentals - The Tomahawk3. The Cherokees - Uprisin'4. The Renegades - Geronimo5. Bobo Wilson - Alcatraz Rock6. The Telstars - Pow-Wow7. Premieres - Firewater8. The Tornados - Scalping Party9. The Arrows - Apache '65SIDE 2:1. The Apaches - Geronimo2. The Renegades - Charge3. The Royal Knights - Chief Whoopin-Koff4. The Cowboys And Indians - How5. The Motions - Big Chief6. The Parisians - Ambush7. The Chiefs - Tom Tom8. The Warriors - War Paint9. The Arrows - Tomahawk

V/A : Club coco: ¡ahora! (yellow)

'THE LATIN SOUND OF NOW' - Coco María and Bongo Joe reunite for the second edition of 'Club Coco,' featuring a sackful of Latin inspired tracks from international bands and producers. All the songs were selected by Coco María, who in recent years has gone from a promising up-and-comer to an ever-present and influential figure in the music industry, widely known forher tireless work shining a light on contemporary, pan-Latin roots music around the world, through both her live DJs sets and eclectic radio sessions. This compilation brings together several of the most respected and innovative artists on the frontiers of tropical music today. Those who take the energy, melodies and textures of classic Latin music and turn those gems into songs tailor-made for a new generation of music lovers. Simply put, it's a record for those diggers who jump with excitement when they find a vinyl reissue of some Latin star of the past, be it Joe Arroyo, Los Mirlos or Aniceto Molina and then wonder, "This classic music sounds amazing, but where are the bands that are taking these sounds to new places?". Yellow pineapple shake coloured vinyl.TRACKS:01. Raz Olsher - Pacific Dreams02. Los Pirañas - Puerta Del Sol03. Lola's Dice - Sacudete04. Guess What - Children's Favourite05. Acid Coco - Seguimos Sonriendo06. Juan Hundred - Always Ready To Smoke07. Las Mijas - Ronca (Carta Para Una Mija)08. Dip In The Dub - La Cumbia DelSufi Que No Sabia Bailar09. Chupameeldedo - Metalero10. Guess What - Stickle Bricks11. Candeleros - El Bravo 12. Iko Chérie - Lepidoptera13. Ronald Snijders - Off The Groove14. Raz Olsher - Vamonos Cocos

V/A : Thum nyatiti

'RECORDINGS FROM WESTERN KENYA 1930-1970' - The nyatiti is the eight stringed lyre of the Luo people of Western Kenya and is the best known traditional music in Kenya. This collection of restored and remastered recordings from the early and mid 20th century mark the first time that nyatiti music has been documented and made widely available to a worldwide audience. The driving beat of the nyatiti rings of far off styles of Western dance and techno music. The record features classic players such as Ogola Opot, who would go on to define the Nyatiti sound for the genre's popular resurgence in the 1970s and '80s. These recordings and the subsequent remastering process capture and bring new life to the rhythmic and trance like sound of the instrument.

V/A : Woodstock spirit

V/A : Reggae style - pop songs turned into jamaican groove

V/A : Crossroads kenya

'EAST AFRICAN BENGA AND RUMBA, 1980-1985' - This compilation collects a number of 7" singles produced by Audio Productions Ltd. based in Nairobi in the first half of the 1980s. The bands featured on this release are the New Gatanga Boys, Ruwengo Bros Band, Banana Hill Band and Les Victoria 'C' Kings from Kenya, Les Moto Moto and Orch Les Volcano from Tanzania (the latter being led here by Charles Ray Kasembe after the death of Mbaraka Mwinshehe). The closing track is by Orch Zaituken Band, whose name is a contraction of the countries its members came from: Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo), Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. The group is emblematic of the Kenyan capital's role as a magnet for East African musicians seeking to earn a living by recording and playing live in the 1970s and 1980s.