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Jerome Derradji The American Boogie Down: America's Lost Disco, Funk & Boogie 2CD
bbe format: CD lab price: $12.00 available: yes item #: cd-2764	quick audio picks: 1 2 3 4 5 New Yorkers have always been spoiled when it comes to cutting edge disco. By the late 70s, they were already dancing at groundbreaking clubs like The Sanctuary, Salvation I & II, the spectacle at Studio 54 and the legendary Loft parties. But... expand review what about the rest of America? I'm talking about Georgia, Illinois, Baltimore, Ohio, Detroit, etc. These were places that felt the outside musical pressure of NY's glossy disco and modern funk that hit the industry nationwide. Unwilling to compromise their own soul and vision, the result was a hybrid sound that fused a disco music with the good ol' traditions of funk, soul, r&b and jazz. This special CD compilation is dedicated to the unsung heroes of that era. You may have heard of Tony Cook & The Party People's dancefloor hit "On The Floor," now check out his earlier disco boogie funk on "Get To The Point(1)." Also check the soulful boogie sounds of Detroit's Destiny In Time Band's "You Bring Out The Best In Me(2)," the funky soul disco on Chicago's Lonnie Givens' "Heat Is On(3)," Greyship Davis' extremely funked out number "Get Up Get Down And Let Your Body Pop(4)," and the proto-house sounds of Fabulous Kings' "If You Like What We're Doing(5). " All the selections are still fresh for today's tastes, extremely rare to find in the field, and years ahead of their time. Honestly I would link all of these, but I'll leave some surprises for you. Two CDs beautifully packaged in a glossy three panel digipak, one mixed by Jerome Derradji and the second giving you all the UNMIXED versions. Also includes a booklet with a brief history and bios for all the artists. I'd like to personally thank BBE for making this comp and to the original artists that persevered the funk in the face of adversity. Recommended. -C'mish

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V/A Funky Nassau: The Compass Point Story 1980-1986 CD
Strut format: CD lab price: $16.00 available: yes item #: cd-2763	quick audio picks: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The latest compilation from Strut takes you on a musical journey of the Compass Point Studios circa 1980-1986. If you've never heard of the studio, you've definitely grooved to their recordings or heard them on the radio. Grace Jones' "My Jamaican Guy(1),"... expand review Tom Tom Club's "Genius Of Love(2)," or Talking Heads' "Born Under Punches(3)?" They're all milestones in Compass Point's illustrious history. Based in the Nassau Islands of the Bahamas, the studio was run by Chris Blackwell, who had an exciting new vision for music. It was a hybrid of everything from reggae to funk, new wave to disco. The backbone of this movement was all in the studio band, for which Blackwell hand-picked the players. Pop musicians from Paris, musical talent from NY, and key Jamaican players such as the famous rhythm duo of Sly & Robbie were all enlisted into Blackwell's new dream team. In the relaxed atmosphere in the Bahamas, away from the hustle and noise of the city, the studio provided freedom for experimentation, which was essential to its success. Check the dubby disco house sounds on the Larry Levan Mix of Gwen Guthrie's "Padlock(4)," Sly & Robbie's dubby version of the Yarbrough & People's hit "Don't Stop The Music(5)," Ian Dury's new wave disco jam "Spasticus Autisticus(6)," Francois K's mix of Set The Tone's electro funk heater "Dance Sucka(7)" and the new wave reggae sounds of Chaz Jankel's "Whisper(8)." Pretty much every song on here is modern for today's dancefloors (Chas Jankel just had a release on Tirk with a Hercules & Love Affair remix) and deserves to be played out. Comes in a glossy three panel digipak complete with booklet and bio written David Katz, author of People Funny Boy: The Genus of Lee Scratch Perry. Recommended. -C'mish

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Portishead Third Vinyl Box Set w/ Art Print & P-Shaped USB Stick
Universal Island format: Box Set lab price: $59.00 available: yes item #: lp-3669	quick audio picks: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Here it is - the ridiculously deluxe vinyl box edition of Portishead's big comeback. If you're looking at/drooling over this, you probably already know about the record, so let's dig into the goods. The box itself is individually numbered (10,000 copies produced),... expand review well-constructed and made of sturdy cardboard with a faux leather type finish on the front. Open it up to reveal a rubberized USB stick in the shape of the iconic "P" logo(!) which holds the entire album in 320kbps MP3 format. It also includes four short films: "Ade's House/Machine Gun" featuring a little behind the scenes action and an in-studio performance of the single, "The Rip - Live At Mr. Wolf's," a great animated video for "We Carry On," and "The Truly Spectacular Universal Conference Film" which is actually pretty spectacular. Also included is the one-sided etched 12" for "Machine Gun(1)" and a limited edition art print from animator Nick Uff. The packaging also promises "ongoing online content," which we can't attest to but most likely means future downloads and such. If you read this far and don't know what this album sounds like, here's some audio selections from resident Portishead fan and customer service gyal RikRok: "Hunter(2)," "Rip(3)," "Nylon Smile(4)," "Deep Water(5)," "Plastic(6)." -Chris Lemon-Red

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Mad Decent WMC 2008 Water Uzi
lab price: $10.00 available: yes item #: ob-573	Get wet! Go harrass your friends and neighbors with the our leftover WMC 2008 water uzi's branded with Mad Decent, Mishka & Turntable Lab logos. This promo item was specially made for this event and makes a great commemorative piece as well... expand review as a handy water weapon. It's a standard plastic water uzi that shoots a solid stream reaching approximately 10 ft. Holds roughly 50 shots before reloading. Random color chosen from red, green and blue. -C'mish

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Arkitip #0045 (Evan Hecox + Cody Hudson + Todd St. John)
lab price: $75.00 available: yes item #: bk-1160	LA's premier art mag has gone all out with the "free" giveaway for issue no. 0045 and has included a 9" x 12" Evan Hecox 2-color silk screen print signed by the artist! Getting some actual art with your art mag is... expand review definitely AWESOME (and cheaper than buying a piece at a show). The actual issue is quite excellent as well with hand-done type treatments and more art by Mr. Hecox, art from Lab buddy Cody Hudson and Todd St. John, editorials from Studio von Birken and Ben Pogue featuring the "Arkititties" (yes you heard right), Tony Arcabascio, Nieves, C.R. Stecyk III, Frank Novak and Joshua Gregory. All this packaged in a hand stamped, old school office-style envelope. Limited edition of 2000. -snackmaster

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Justice DJ Mix Leur Selection CD
Tron format: CD lab price: $21.00 available: yes item #: cd-2762	We've heard a couple different stories of where this mix came from -- rejected FabricLive volume, bootlegged Japanese radio set -- but all that really matters is that this is Justice spinning some sweet tunes. Lots of influences that went into the... expand review "cross" album can be heard here (most notably Goblin's killer Italo horror jam "Tenebrae," which became "Phantom"), plus some exclusivo self-remixing and real mellow personal favorites, like the "PPAARRTTYY" blend and the Korgis' "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime" respectively. Other artists featured include Daft Punk, Chic, Fucking Champs, Frank Stallone, Midnight Juggernauts, Surkin, Fancy, Todd Rundgren, The Rave, Symbolone, and more. Comes in a full-sized jewel case with shiny gold inserts; pressed on a real silver CD. 23 tracks; 44 minutes. -Chris Lemon-Red

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V/A Clone Classic Cuts CD
Clone format: CD lab price: $18.00 available: yes item #: cd-2760	quick audio picks: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 All ten Clone Classics singles compiled onto one CD? Glorious. We've carried their 12"s for a while now, and I'm always on the lookout when a new one comes in. Unlike other dance 12" re-issue labels, they don't really stick to one