‘Classic vinyl.’

The single LP via Rhino is in lovely mono.

The double LP is newly transferred from the master tapes, remastered, and cut at 45rpm, in an all-analogue process.
Presented in a gorgeous gatefold sleeve by Analogue Productions, as part of its Atlantic 75 audiophile series.

Leading with trumps, this was first in Rhythm And Sound’s crucial Wackies reissue programme. Consummate lovers rock by cousins Sonia Abel and Claudette Brown, originally from Brixton. Stone classic Bullwackies.

The Love Joys’ first album, initially released in 1981 on the Florida-based Top Ranking label. Ten tunes produced and recorded at Wackies NY, ranging from lovers rock and uptempo dance vibes to roots and reality.

Ace Berlin house, with a chronic case of the Disco Jerks.

The bees knees in soulful rocksteady. The elegant, poised singer rides killer Studio One rhythms by Jackie Mittoo and co, featuring magisterial soloing and beautiful backing vocals. Unmissable classics like How Can I Love Someone and Don’t Know. It’s a must.