Back catalogue: Funk

Cat: FWRF 011. Rel: 08 Apr 25

Maki Asakawa - "Hohi Hitotsu" (3:34)

Yasuhiro Abe - "Night Fish" (5:47)

Review: Both of these funk gems are taken from a cult compilation Trans Groove Express, which explored the sounds of Express Records and was assembled by MURO. Fourth Wave now serve them up on a superb 7", starting with Maki Asakawa. 'Hohi Hitotsu' is a delightfully gentle and subtle dub with funky guitars adding movement while the sultry vocal soars. Yasuhiro Abe's 'Night Fish' is a brighter and more retro 80s soul and boogie sound with glowing chords and snappy hits. The Japanese language vocal is emotive enough to mean plenty without understanding the meaning of the words.

タグ: Japanese Disco | Japanese Pop

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Joe BATAAN / ORQUESTA RENE

Joe Bataan In East LA (double 7")

Steady Beat US

Cat: SBR 152. Rel: 12 Jun 23

So Fine (feat Big Sandy) (3:06)

Mestizo (4:59)

Mom & Dad (feat Claudia Lennear) (4:23)

Time After Time (4:48)

Review: ,Joe Bataan has been busy in East L.A. with Orquesta Rene for this new Latin jazz double 7" courtesy of Steady Beat. It features four all new pieces drenched in soul and percussion, starting with 'So Fine' (feat Big Sandy), a mid tempo groove with vocal longing and languid horns. 'Mestizo' is a more steamy and intimate piece with sung-spoken lyrics and glowing, golden chords. 'Mom & Dad' (feat Claudia Lennear) has s steamy shuffle to its rhythms and classic Latin percussive sounds next to a call and response vocal and 'Time After Time' closes with a sentimental feel.

タグ: Latin Jazz

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BDQ

Beggin' (7")

BDQ

Cat: BDQ 015. Rel: 10 Feb 25

Beggin' (3:40)

Take Me For A Little While (3:04)

Review: The BDQ duo were in the studio 25 years ago working on these tracks but never quite finished them due to life changes like marriage and kids. Recently, while revisiting old tapes, they discovered a lost tape and decided to give it another listen. They liked what they heard and after a bit of effort to transfer the tracks, they now feel the time has come for a vinyl release. Side 1 features their version of Timebox's 'Beggin'' with vocals by Sarah Orpen and Bryn Barklam laying down some killer Hammond sounds. Side 2 presents their take on the Mirettes' 'Take Me For a Little While' with more stellar vocals from Sarah.

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BEN

I See A World (7")

Athens Of The North

Cat: ATH 172. Rel: 30 Jan 25

I See A World (3:33)

GIve Me Love (Always) (3:44)

Review: Get your hips and heart around this bit of L.A. boogie by the elusive Ben White and you cannot help but feel better. It is a highly sought-after rarity that disco collectors have been fawning over since forever. It was originally reissued as a 45 by the great Athens of the North and now comes this 7" version which was sourced from Andy Noble, who has often helped the label out before. It features two sides of exceptional modern soul and boogie that blend rhythm and grove in magical ways that are never going to age. 'I See A World' has lovely and tender falsetto vocals and 'Give Me Love (Always)' is more of a party starter.

Played by: Marcel Vogel, Juno Recommends Disco

タグ: Jazz Funk

in stock $21.87

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Jimmy BO HORNE / LYNN WILLIAMS

Hey There Jim (7")

Ultra Vybe Japan

Cat: OTS 201. Rel: 06 Apr 21

Jimmy "Bo" Horne - "Hey There Jim" (2:34)

Lynn Williams - "How Can You Call Love Fascination" (2:26)

Review: Jimmy Bo Horne brings his raw and expressive vocals to this new release on Japanese label Ultra Vybe. The oft-sampled America singer, writer and producer has been turning out such sounds since the mid 70s but remains on top of his game here. The big horns bring energy, the rolling rhythm section gets you up on your feet and the whole thing screams floor filler. On the flip is Lynn Williams with 'How Can You Call Love Fascination,' a much more slow and sensual soul tune with acrobatic vocals and nice piano fills next to a big horn section.

Played by: I Love 45's!

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Bella BROWN & THE JEALOUS LOVERS

Always Christmas Eve (grey vinyl 7")

LRK

Cat: LRK 30. Rel: 14 Nov 24

Always Christmas Eve (3:58)

Soul Clap (radio edit) (3:54)

Review: LRK Records has put together a special limited edition 45rpm by Bella Brown & The Jealous Lovers. Due to high demand, the popular 'Soul Clap' (Radio Edit) from their album is now available on vinyl and this energetic version condenses the original into a dance floor-ready anthem with funky Bohannon rhythms and James Brown-inspired grooves which has already received extensive airplay. Additionally, the festive track 'Always Christmas Eve' comes on the A-side of this special grey coloured vinyl.

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BWANA

Ritmo Matizon (7")

Cat: DSC 005. Rel: 22 Nov 21

Ritmo Martizon (3:28)

Pa Gozar (5:56)

Review: If you're into little-known South American gems from the dim and distant past, Mexico City's Discodelic label has got you covered. This limited-edition "45" marks the second instalment of their ongoing "Nicaraguan Afro-Latin" series and offers-up two deep cuts from the catalogue of tropical Afro-rock kings Bwama. Both tracks were originally featured on the band's second self-titled album in 1972. Our pick of the pair is A-side 'Ritmo Martizon', a richly percussive fusion of Guajira rhythms, salsa style pianos, gravelly funk-rock guitars and life-affirming vocals. That said, flipside 'Pa Goza' - a funky, shoulder-swinging affair featuring duelling organ and guitar lines atop a locked-in Latin beat - is also superb. In a word: essential!

タグ: Latin Funk | Afro Latin | Mexican

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CONJUNTO RAZA / THE SCEPTERS

African Dream (blue & pink splattered vinyl 7" + insert limited to 100 copies)

Cat: DSCBOX 1 4 COLOUR. Rel: 08 Oct 24

Conjunto Raza - "African Dream" (3:15)

The Scepters - "Message" (3:50)

Review: The Scepters, formed in 1967 in Paraiso by guitarist Celso Spencer, were a popular Panamanian band known for their energetic performances across military bases and high school dances in the Canal Zone. Alongside Lionel Best and Jose James, they covered Top 40 hits and iconic rock bands like Santana and Jimi Hendrix. They released two 45s, including 'Message,' which debuted at Panama's first National Soul Music Festival in 1971 and features next here to a jam from Conjunto Raza, another project led by Agustin Leiro, this one with rotating musicians. They released a single 45 on Onda Nueva in the mid-70s and it blends Zonian and Panamanian talent with aplomb.

Played by: Mukatsuku Records Chart

タグ: Psychedelic Funk | Psychedelic Soul | Latin Funk | Psychedelic Rock

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CONJUNTO RAZA / THE SCEPTERS

African Dream (7" + insert limited to 300 copies)

Cat: DSCBOX 14. Rel: 02 Oct 24

Conjunto Raza - "African Dream" (3:14)

The Scepters - "Message" (3:51)

Review: Discodelic comes correct again with a new 7" that features a pair of rather lesser-known and brilliantly obscure Latin psych-rock gems. Conjunto Raza' 'African Dream' is all crackly and immediately nostalgic because of it, with noodle acoustic guitar sounds making way for a more upbeat and driving 60s garage rock sound but all in loveable lo-fi. Add in a red-hot vocal and you have a flame cut full of funk. On the reverse, The Scepters 'Message' is another well-aged jam that brings rawness and emotion in equal measure.

タグ: Psychedelic Funk | Latin Funk

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Julie DRISCOLL / BRIAN AUGER / THE TRINITY

Jeannine (limited 7")

BDQ

Cat: BDQ 007. Rel: 14 Nov 23

Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity - "Jeannine" (2:12)

Brian Auger & The Trinity - "In & Out" (2:59)

Review: BDQ's next limited 7" is a superb three-way collab between Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity. Their long-lost version of classic dancer 'Jeannine' is powered by wandering basslines and swinging Hammond Organ chords that bring warmth to the free-flowing jazz vocals up top. It has never before been on 45rpm and has been all but unknown for the last 50 years but was recently rediscovered while the label head was looking for something else for the recent 'Auger Incorporated' compilation on Soul Bank Music. On the flip is a mod jazz dancer who is just as hip and ready to make an impact.

Played by: Craig Charles Funk And Soul

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DUSTY DONUTS

Lost Girl (translucent green vinyl 7")

Dusty Donuts

Cat: DD 023G. Rel: 02 Jun 25

Lost Girl (Marc Hype & Jim Dunloop Late Night rework) (3:24)

Special Technique Of Love (Jim Dunloop Shaolin Soul edit) (3:08)

Review: Dusty Donuts return with another heavyweight 7" of hip-hop gold, this time journeying from Queensbridge to Staten Island. Side A delivers a bouncy, chopped-up rework featuring a Lost Girl once heard on a legendary QB mixtape and it is guaranteed to ignite any dancefloor. Flipping over, the vibe shifts to Shaolin with a raw and soulful reinterpretation of a classic that pays tasteful homage to Staten Island's finest. With tight edits and a deep love for golden-era hip-hop, this release hits hard on both sides and is another great example of the craftsmanship, nostalgia and party-starting energy the Dusty Donuts crew always deals in.

Played by: Marc Hype

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Ebony EVANS / LEWZARIUS

Loving You Is All I Wanna Do (7")

Soul Direction

Cat: SDCO 1002. Rel: 20 Dec 24

Ebony Evans - "Loving You Is All I Wanna Do" (4:38)

Lewzarius - "Step Up" (4:54)

Review: Ebony Evans is a superb soul talent who for this single worked with Manny Campbell who wrote and arranged. Originally recorded in 2004, 'Loving You Is All I Wanna Do' appeared on the Luv's Fire CD Maxi Single and later on a full album in 2006 through Coastal Records but now debut on vinyl thanks to Soul Direction. On the flip side, Lewzarius' 'Step Up" shines as a rich collaboration between Campbell and Haran Griffin, who is best known for 'Movin' Much Too Fast.' Atlanta-born Lewzarius recorded this track during his time at Coastal Records in the late 90s.

タグ: Soul Disco

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Phil FRANCIS

Smile On My Face (7")

Rock A Shacka Japan

Cat: RS7 019. Rel: 16 Jan 23

Smile On My Face (2:54)

Smile On My Face (version) (2:55)

Review: Rock A Shaka comes thorough with more of the sort of sun-kissed and horizontal reggae sounds that have us dreaming of summer. This one finds Phil Francis working with The New Horizon Band on the heart-melting 'Smile On My Face'. It has fat, lazy drum wobbles with steamy trumpet motifs ringing out into a cloudless blue sky. Neat guitar riffs compliment the groove with a blue-eyed soul vocal up top and plenty of lovely lo-fi production finishing it in style. On the flip-side is a version without the vocal that still makes its way into your affections, but the vocal really is the one to beat.

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FREETHINKER FUNK ESSENCE

Just Need Your Love (7" limited to 100 copies)

Cat: BS 039BLACK. Rel: 21 Dec 23

Just Need Your Love (feat Ria Currie) (4:29)

Motorcycle Girl (3:28)

Review: Burning Sole does a fine job of putting Switzerland on the map for red hot funk and it has for a long old time now. The latest missive from the mountains is a heavily limited 7" from Freethinker Funk Essence that kicks off with 'Just Need Your Love' (feat Ria Currie). It has plenty of swing to it and warm organ chord vamps that bring an old school feel while funky riffs and the belting vocals really make it standout. 'Motorcycle Girl' is a low slung funker with more guitar riffs piled up next to loose percussion.

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FREETHINKER FUNK ESSENCE

Just Need Your Love (blue marbled vinyl 7" limited to 100 copies)

Cat: BS 039BLUE. Rel: 21 Dec 23

Just Need Your Love (feat Ria Currie) (4:30)

Motorcycle Girl (3:29)

Review: The Burning Sole label deals in small run 7"s that pack a massive punch and that is the case with this latest 45. As well as offering it up on stand back wax they have pressed these tidy blue versions of Freethinker Funk Essence's latest missive 'Just Need Your Love' (feat Ria Currie). It swings and has arm chords right thorough the middle as well as a perfectly energising vocal. Flip it over and you will find 'Motorcycle Girl' which is slower but no less funky.

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The GREAT REVIVERS

Adventures Begin (limited yellow & red marbled vinyl 7")

Spasibo

Cat: SP45 049YR. Rel: 08 Apr 24

Adventures Begin (3:15)

Estrellas (3:38)

Review: Spasibo Records has been busy lining up plenty of great funk sounds that all seem to be dropping at once. One of them is this limited yellow and red marbled vinyl from The Great Revivers. The band hail from St Petersburg in Russia and these two instrumental tunes are perfect examples of their lush library funk sound. Both were recorded pre-pandemic back in 2019 at a vintage studio in an old church. The organs really shimmer and bring the heat to opening cut 'Adventures Begin' while 'Estrellas' dial down into a more late night and intimate atmosphere before the funky breaks and neat guitar riffs come on with full force.

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Kingo HAMADA

Dream Is Alive (7")

Cat: FWRF 021. Rel: 11 Jun 25

Dream Is Alive (5:22)

Track 2 (4:15)

Review: MURO Select presents yet another crucial 7" for Fourth Wave Record Factory for anyone whose ears prick up when it comes to Far Eastern soul, city pop and jazz cause this one has two of Hamada Kingo's urban mellow gems. He was a key figure in 80s city pop and AOR and his iconic track 'Dream Is Alive' from the Earthian image album makes its vinyl debut and is full of The flip side features 'Yokaze,' another standout urban mellow tune that captures the smooth, soulful vibe of his work and is perfect for those close listen bar sessions or the gentle moments early in the evening.

タグ: Balearic Disco | Japanese Disco

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JACKSON SISTERS

Miracles (limited 7")

Tower Vinyl Japan

Cat: FREESOUL 0001. Rel: 11 Nov 24

Miracles (2:51)

Boy You're Dynamite (3:04)

Review: The Jackson Sisters are next up on the latest 45 from Tower Vinyl, which has in recent times done a superb job of serving up some timeless and effective vintage soul sounds from across different niches and eras. This one kicks off with the well high energy sound of 'Miracles' with its big vocals, bigger drums and raw horns that are well known to cinema goers everywhere. 'Boy You're Dynamite' is a more raw and emotive sound with a striped back rhythm but superbly gut wrenching vocal deliveries.

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JADOES

Summer Lady (7")

Cat: FWRF 005. Rel: 08 Apr 25

Summer Lady (3:48)

Friday Night (3:32)

Review: This classic Japanese funk tune has long been adored by erudite boogie, 80s funk and soul fans in Japan but also more internationally, and for the first time here it is now available as a 7" single. Produced by Toshiki Kadomatsu, the release includes one track each from the Jadoes albums It's Friday from 1986 and Free Drink in 1987, both of which are considered iconic in the Japanese boogie canon. 'Summer Lady' is full of glossy 80s drums and sparking melodies that bring unbridled joy and 'Friday Night' is a little more paired back but the stepping drums and male-female vocal interaction is a thing of beauty.

タグ: Japanese funk | Japanese Disco

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The KING ROOSTER

Bush Drop (red marbled vinyl 7")

Cat: BS 032R. Rel: 05 Feb 25

Bush Drop (2:14)

Dirty Cop (4:35)

Review: Those good folks at Burning Sole dip into their funk treasure chest once more here and share a raw, densely packed new sound from The King Rooster. This firmly red 45 kicks off with 'Bush Drop' which pairs deriving, shrill Hammond organ stabs with sleazy guitar licks and drums that feel James out live and in the moment. 'Dirty Cop' has squealing leads that very much bring the feel of a 60s spy chase thriller with more vivacious drums and even some police sirens to add to the dramatic and evocative effect.

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LOS MISTICOS / THE MEDITATORS

Soul Jeronimo (limited 7")

Cat: DSCBOX1 5. Rel: 08 Oct 24

Los Misticos - "Soul Jeronimo" (3:04)

The Meditators - "The Meditators Thing" (2:47)

Review: Discodelic and Groovie Records unveil a pair of rare 1970s Panamanian gems here with forgotten tracks from The Meditators, and Los Misticos. Originally recorded for radio and left in storage, these Latin psych funk bombs capture the underground spirit of Panama's vibrant music scene from more than 50 years ago. Licensed through Tamayo Records, these songs have been beautifully mastered and now the long-lost recordings, which barely made it to vinyl the first time around, become available for all who are keen to drop the heat and learn about Panama's hidden musical treasures at the same time.

Played by: Mukatsuku Records Chart

タグ: Psychedelic Funk | Latin Funk

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ODESSEY / TERRY CALLIER

Battened Ships (7")

Tower Vinyl Japan

Cat: FREESOUL 2. Rel: 11 Nov 24

Odessey - "Battened Ships" (2:58)

Terry Callier - "Ordinary Joe" (4:14)

Review: Tower Vinyl is very quickly becoming one of our favourite labels. its current run of releases is absolutely top notch and focuses on vintage soul sounds from across a wide spectrum. This latest 7" as part of the Free Soul series comes from Odessey whose 'Battened Ships' has big brass, funky drums and lots of killer guitar lines and rich bass, all topped with heartfelt vocals. The wonderful Terry Callier and is unique ones then bring jazz and soul stylings to the bouncy 'Ordinary Joe' on the flip.

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Junko OHASHI

Dancin' (reissue) (7")

Universal Japan

Cat: PROT 7183. Rel: 28 Jul 22

Dancin' (4:23)

In Your Lovin' (4:53)

Review: Blissful boogie reissue from Junko Ohashi, whose 7-inch promo for 'Dancin' here functioned as the promo material for the 1983 album 'Point Zero'. Sounding just as rough, farty and raw as its original LP cut, the track is a perfect example of what Japan brought to disco - blending it largely with city pop - at the time. 'In Your Lovin', as it did on the original album, brings up the B-side with a downer-tempo funk beat, and a lyrical subject dealing with a romanticized, ideal lover.

Played by: Juno Recommends Funk

タグ: Disco Funk | Japanese Disco

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ON TAP

Rug Burns (7")

Prime Time US

Cat: PT 001. Rel: 23 May 24

On Tap - "Rug Burns" (3:56)

Zackey Force Funk & XL Middleton - "Rug Burns" (part 2) (3:41)

Review: In 1985, Isy Martin Jr. released 'Rug Burns' and it became a low-key disco stepping classic. Now, Prime Time Records and Tapes has secured the rights and presents this official repress featuring that cut on the A-side so you no longer have to play high prices on the second-hand market. As well as that fresh bit of ass-shaking and funky dancefloor fun, the label has pressed a special re-do of 'Rug Burns' featuring XL Middleton and Zackey Force Funk on the B-side. It's a slightly more contemporary boogie-down sound with the same original vocal charms.

タグ: Disco Funk

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Paolo ORMI

Provaci Anche Tu Lionel (7")

Four Flies Italy

Cat: FLIES 4553. Rel: 01 Jun 23

Provaci Anche Tu Lionel (Poliziesco) (1:36)

Provaci Anche Tu Lionel (Indagine) (1:03)

Provaci Anche Tu Lionel (Discoteca) (2:48)

Review: This is another fine addition to the Four Flies 45 series: it is a first-ever 7" taken from one of the few soundtracks that legendary producer and composer Paolo Ormi ever wrote (namely a rather underwhelming parody of Woody Allen's Play It Again, Sam). He is best known for his mix of Italian funk, disco and library music, both for underground labels but also stars like Raffaella Carra. All three of the instrumentals here are seriously funky - two of them have actually been put out before as part of this label's hard-to-find compilations Esterno Notte and Esterno Giorno.

Played by: * Record Breakin' Music *

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PALS & GAL

Lil' Bit Different (7")

Epsilon

Cat: EPS 025. Rel: 15 Jan 24

Lil' Bit Different (4:42)

Lil' Bit Different (instrumental) (4:41)

Review: There's not much to go on when it comes this latest release on trusted soul and funk outpost Epsilon. Whoever Pals & Gal were, their sound is rooted in the classic era of 70s soul even if the track was completed bang on the turn of the decade in 1980. There's a big band arrangement powering 'Lil' Bit Different' which was put together by Ron Foster, and there's as much focus on holding down the groove as different instruments coming to the fore to do their thing. The lyrics tell it straight - this is just a little bit different.

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PRINCE BILLY MAHDI WRIGHT

Summer Love (7")

P-Vine Japan

Cat: P7 6615. Rel: 23 Dec 24

Summer Love (4:32)

Tune Weaver (2:54)

Review: Spiritual jazz fans are going to rather excited about this new one from the hard working people at P-Vine over in Japan: Chicago saxophonist Prince Billy Mahdi Wright's finest work, 'Summer Love', is now arriving on its own 7" for the first time ever. It is previously lost material that showcases his next level sound though here featuring mainly keyboard instruments as opposed to his more usual saxophone, but that only makes it all the more uplifting. On the flipside is a remix that is just as rare so this one really is an essential record for your collection.

Played by: Craig Charles Funk And Soul

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Del RICHARDSON / ELLEN McLLWAINE

Pieces Of A Jigsaw (7")

Jazz Peace

Cat: JZ 0729. Rel: 25 Nov 09

Ellen McIlwaine - "Jimmy Jean"

Del Richardson - "Pieces Of A Jigsaw"

Played by: Mukatsuku Records Chart, Dom Servini, Jazzee Loudness, Minimatic, Juno Recommends Funk, I Love 45's!, NICOLA CONTE

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ROCKID SOUND MACHINE

Scorpio (7")

Cat: BS 043. Rel: 24 Sep 24

Scorpio (3:15)

Stardust (2:13)

Review: Funk maestros Rockid Sound Machine returns with yet more of their timeless and seductive instrumental funk sounds. They have turned out tons of it over the years on a steady and always high quality basis. This double A-side kicks off with 'Scorpio' featuring tight drums and wah-wah guitar smudges next to big horns. The track blends funk with soul and merges old-school vibes with modern energy. On the flip side, 'Stardust' ramps things up with prickly drumming and percussion, wet cymbal crashes and more bendy guitar work that brings psyched-out 60s vibes. Another great outing for Rockid Sound Machine's signature bristling beats.

Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat

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Kumi SASAKI / TETSUO SAKURAI

Kuroda Bushi (7")