Collection: Disco/Funk/Soul

Reissued for the first time and fully remastered. Originally released in 1984 on the Baltimore soul label Be More Records. George Hill was a funk/disco genius. This rare and sought-after record features the acclaimed remix of the title track (from '84) and the classic 'There’s Nobody Like You' jam on the B-side.

The Amsterdam-based multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer follows up his very well received gospelfunk album with a big chunk of funk fuelled, high energy spiritual music featuring some stellar vocals also present on the previous record:Texas born gospel singer Brandon Delagraentiss, longtime collaborator Marissa Nyamekye aka Mariseya and the legendary LA-born vocalist Rocq-E Harrell who - in her career spanning decades - has sung with Stevie Wonder, Patti Labelle, Earth Wind & Fire, and toured with Diana Ross and the legendary Barry White.

The Genius of Mark Grusane is never in doubt. And this Double A Side Confirms his abilities, once again, with a razor and tape, editing superbly for the DANCE FLOOR. Vinyl Only. Do Not Sleep. Limited DJ Promos.

GOSPEL EDITS

The Natural Yogurt Band returns from the Derbyshire hills with another trippy record. We find again his signature sound of raw neo-library and exotica grooves, with an electronic twist. Soulful string synths, modular chirps and crunchy electric pianos will bring you in a colourful soundscape that only The Natural Yogurt Band can paint.

*Limited to 500 copies.* For the first time ever, this incredible 1974 recording by Joe Truss and composer Michael Kamen (who would go on to score Hollywood blockbusters like Lethal Weapon, Die Hard, and Robin Hood) is getting the proper release it always deserved. Nearly all original copies were destroyed by the pressing plant after being pressed at the wrong speed. A second run of just around 50 copies was quietly made — and then it vanished into obscurity. Until now. Psychedelia collides with deep grooves in an explosion of creative madness. One of the rarest records to come out of the Caribbean, finally reissued for the world to hear. The B-side? An unreleased funk track, salvaged from a reel containing the soundtrack of a never-released film — a forgotten gem brought back to life. To mark the occasion and do this release justice, Lava On Wax is proud to present this as a 7” with a full picture sleeve, featuring beautiful artwork by Hamraz Bayan. Prepare to be blown away by this psychedelic funk trip — full of raw drum breaks and brain-melting synths. Special thanks to Guts for the support, Joe Truss for believing in the project and granting the license, and to Hamraz Bayan for blessing the cover with her unique art.

Chicago house pioneer Ron Hardy was one of the first DJs - in the Windy City at least, as New Yorkers got there first - to create and play re-edits in his sets. He did this at the Music Box, where he was resident, using the club's reel to reel tape machine. On the Ron Hardy Classics series, we get to grab some of his most legendary tape edits. First up on this two-tracker is Hardy's take on Salsoul disco classic 'Let No Man Put Asunder', a loopy proto-house builder that ekes out the inherent sweatiness and fill-heavy rhythm of the original First Choice cut. 'No Way Back', meanwhile, is not a rub of the Adonis house classic, but rather an insatiable, Clavinet-heavy disco funk number that Hardy successfully turns into a breathless peak-time workout.

From Japan, Tokio Ono presents a stunning collection of fourth world & ambient dub explorations! Yokohama multi-instrumentalist Tokio Ono eases into the Accidental Meetings' family with an array of Japanese folk tinged avant-dubs, drenched in beautiful texture. The elusive artist has spent much of his life in his hometown with a view of the Yokohama waters, before settling into a new environment in Tokyo where Peel gradually took shape. The essence of a given situation emerges as you peel it away, these tracks were inspired by the accumulation of days and flashbacks of memories: layers to peel joyfully from our lives, while offering a slightly shifted and refreshing perspective on one’s surroundings. It's a dreamy journey from open to close, Ono's world engulfs you in a blissful dubbed out wormhole. Featuring a flip from the sound system royalty of Seekers International to top it off, Peel is a unique and exquisite piece of work.

Ozobby Horn was a very obscure band from Nigeria composed of three musicians that only released one and only very hard to find cult album that has finally been reissued by Afrodelic. "Born To Move On" is an absolutely killer album that sums up the best of 1970s Nigerian sound. Heavy wicked psychedelic Afro-funk; phat drums and hefty, chunky bass with shredding fuzz guitar insertions on a bed of analogic keys.

Pete Blaker has been making head-turning (or rather head-nodding) moves of late and he continues his run of form on the excellently named Funkyjaws Music label. This fourth instalment in the Discolifting series kicks off with 'Zulu', a nice fat-bottomed and dubby Afro disco sound with a super sweet vocal and some funky guitar riffs. 'Instrumental' then steps out with more widescreen synths and snappy low ends with more than a hint of 'Bakerman' groove goodness. 'See The Light' is lavish and bright disco with 80s synths and 'Heaven' closes with a more subdued and introspective sound.

Jamie 3:26 returns for the third volume in the Dancefloor Damage series! Personal exclusives from his collection, these have damaged dancefloors around the world for years and are now available on vinyl for the first time ever. From the Southside of Chicago to the world. Three killer disco classics re-worked by a legend. No one does it like Jamie!

4 Monstruous Tracks Straight From the Basement Feat. One of the Original House Music Creator Ron Hardy. All the Real Djs Were Looking for Those for Years. Grab It Before It's Sold Out, We Have Very Few Copies. a Must Have. Essential Item Limited Edition No Re-Press...

Fresh out the oven: Strawberry Cake, a four-slice serving of disco, Italo, and sleaze. Trent’s secret recipe baked for sharing. These tracks are decadent, intoxicating, and crafted to leave you sticky-fingered and starry-eyed. The A-side serves two contrasting temptations. The first track is sleek, hypnotic, and nocturnal: a cosmic seduction dressed in sequins, all sugar-sweat indulgence and midnight whispers. Flip to the second, and you’re met with pure Italo melodrama: synths shimmering, bassline rolling like a glittering night train, and urgent vocals turning a lover’s plea into a dancefloor ultimatum. On the B-side, the heat rises. One track is full-bodied disco intoxication, a satin-clad haze of late-night indulgence. Finally, the last track crashes the party with a sleazy 4 a.m. jam: part disco, part rock’n’roll dive-bar delirium. It closes the record like the forbidden last bite of cake. A rare confection: irresistible, indulgent, and absolutely decadent.

DJ Support: Mark Grusane, Darryn Jones, Tone B Nimble, Danillo Plessow, Miche, Luke Una, Charlie Dark, Folamour, Mike Shawe Presenting to the altar, a batch of Gospel edits by Admin. Chopped and boosted to get the holy spirit grooving your body. Uplifting funky disco sounds to elevate the mind and prepare the listener for a new horizon... Originally released as unmastered digital files on Bandcamp only, these edits have now been fully mastered and pressed to vinyl for the first time.

Essential Item Limited Edition No Re-Press...