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Scorpio
Scorpio (7")
Cat: BC 0107. Rel: 12 Aug 16
 
Funk
Scorpio (2:43)
8th Wonder (3:35)
Review: Still scorching from the heat of their debut album 55, Hamburg's mysterious steel pan handlers return with a dope little 45 that features one of the excellent covers from their album plus an exclusive that we guarantee will drive your next floor crazy... Dennis Coffey's "Scorpio" takes the lead with its instantly distinctive break and pace. Flip for Sugarhill's "8th Wonder" that's riddled with confidently swung drums, smoky trumpets and a groove so funky you might just have to drop it twice. Give the drummer some.
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 in stock $11.34
Expansions
Cat: BCR 095LP. Rel: 16 Jul 21
 
Funk
Tough Victory (3:11)
Space (2:32)
Raise It Up (2:37)
My Jamaican Dub (2:40)
I Need Somebody To Love Tonight (4:02)
Dirt Off Your Shoulder (2:54)
Getting Nasty (2:58)
Blow Your Cover (2:37)
Represent (3:17)
The Healer (2:51)
Les Fleur (3:23)
Squaring The Circles (3:27)
 in stock $19.08
Expansions
Expansions (limited transparent green vinyl LP)
Cat: BCR 095LPC2. Rel: 16 Jul 21
 
Funk
Tough Victory (3:11)
Space (2:32)
Raise It Up (2:37)
My Jamaican Dub (2:40)
I Need Somebody To Love Tonight (4:01)
Dirt Off Your Shoulder (2:53)
Getting Nasty (3:04)
Blow Your Cover (2:34)
Represent (3:23)
The Healer (2:50)
Les Fleur (3:20)
Squaring The Circles (3:29)
Review: The latest must-cop record from the good people at Big Crown is a real summer special. Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band serve up some seriously soul-enriching grooves, with the impossibly warm and good time vibes that come from steel drums on each and every one. The beats are rooted in funk, with fat bass and expressive horn work bring each one to life. There are sojourns into dub, disco and jazz, and the whole thing bris with so much character and personality that it cannot but put a smile on your face.
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 in stock $20.62
The Serpent's Mouth
Cat: BC 055LP. Rel: 14 Sep 18
 
Funk
Xxplosive (3:21)
Touchdown (2:32)
Burn (2:24)
Real Hot (2:41)
Hoola Hoop (3:49)
Crockett Theme (3:52)
1 Thing (2:26)
Bocas Del Dragon (3:10)
Maracas Bay Boogie (3:54)
Bushfire (2:50)
I Love You (3:52)
The Serpent's Mouth (4:48)
Review: German funkateer Bjorn Wagner launched the Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band in 2007 following months spent learning to play steel drums during an extended stay in Trinidad and Tobago. 11 years on, Wagner and his trusty backing band return with album number two, "The Serpent's Mouth". As usual, the set sees them gleefully combine killer grooves - a mix-and-match fusion of funk, soul, hip-hop and jazz-funk - with a hint of humid tropical music and the distinctive melodies of oil barrel steel drums. There are, of course, nods to reggae and calypso (see "Real Hot") and a few eyebrow-raising cover versions, of which their rendition of Jan Hammer's "Crockett's Theme" from "Miami Vice" stands out.
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 in stock $22.44
BRSB
BRSB (limited translucent yellow vinyl LP (indie exclusive))
Cat: BCR 155LPC2. Rel: 07 Mar 24
 
Funk
In The Crosshairs (2:26)
How We Do (3:40)
Hazy Memories (3:37)
Love For The Sake Of Dub (3:00)
Hotline Bling (3:31)
Grilled (3:09)
Love$ick (2:45)
Stranger Things Theme (3:22)
Treasure Quest (3:29)
Nuthin' But A G Thang (2:54)
Got My Mind Made Up (2:51)
The Champion's Walk (3:10)
Review: Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, the mysterious steel pan outfit from Hamburg, have amassed a cult following around the globe. With a slew of classic 7"s and three critically acclaimed full length albums, they set a high bar for themselves, one which they clearly intend on pushing to even higher heights with this new offering. On their fourth album BRSB, Bacao return with more of the same, but more of the same with them is of course inherently different. Covering songs that span genres, and range from mega-hits to underground album cuts, they make them their own with their unique approach to the traditional steel pans of Trinidad and Tobago. While part of the allure of a new Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band album is finding out what covers they choose, it is equally intriguing to see what original tunes they've cooked up alongside these, and this record is foul of standout originals. from 'In The Crosshairs' to 'Grilled' to 'Treasure Quest'.
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 in stock $24.23
BRSB
BRSB (LP)
Cat: BCR 155LP. Rel: 07 Mar 24
 
Funk
In The Crosshairs (2:26)
How We Do (3:40)
Hazy Memories (3:43)
Love For The Sake Of Dub (2:57)
Hotline Bling (3:34)
Grilled (3:07)
Love$ick (2:45)
Stranger Things Theme (3:24)
Treasure Quest (3:28)
Nuthin' But A G Thang (3:04)
Got My Mind Made Up (2:52)
The Champion's Walk (3:11)
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Xxplosive
Cat: BC 05445. Rel: 02 Jul 18
 
Funk
Xxplosive (3:24)
Burn (3:45)
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Stranger Things Theme
Stranger Things Theme (orange vinyl 7")
Cat: BCR 170C1. Rel: 16 Oct 23
 
Funk
Stranger Things Theme (3:22)
Halloween Theme (2:41)
Review: They're best known for covering hip-hop classics in their unique, funk band plus steel pans vibe, but Germany's Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band show there are spookier arrows in their quiver when the time of year demands it. Two special halloween themed cover versions grace this 7", the first a rendition of the theme from TV show of the moment 'Stranger Things', the second their version of the title theme from the film 'Halloween', originally penned by the master soundtrack maker himself John Carpenter. Both have a slightly cheeky, quirky and rather joyful atmosphere, tending more towards the cute rather than the spooky side of all hallows, but don't let their lack of scariness put you off, they're both delightful.010920
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How We Do
Cat: BCR 154. Rel: 03 Aug 23
 
Funk
How We Do (3:38)
Nuthin' But A G Thang (3:03)
Review: The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band has become the latest jewel in the Big Crown. Lead by Bjorn Wagner, they have stopped several essential recordings not he label, all defined by their famous steel pan sound. Often they turn to covers of the classics such as they did back in March and this time around they take aim at the much loved and low slung hip-hop classic 'Nuthin' But A G Thang' by Dr Dre. In their hands it becomes something else entirely but still delightfully low slung and sleazy. This one is backed with 'How We Do' which is another loveably fresh sound.
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Played by: Marc Hype
 in stock $13.66
Represent
Cat: BCR 124. Rel: 01 Apr 22
 
Funk
Represent (3:22)
Juicy Fruit (3:48)
 in stock $7.99
Hotline Bling
Cat: BCR 139. Rel: 30 Mar 23
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Hotline Bling (3:29)
Murkit Gem (2:36)
Review: Bjorn Wagner's Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band have put out several fresh albums and many great 7"s on Big Crown and 'Hotline Bling' is another one. The mysterious Hamburg outfit brings their famous steel pan sound and reaches new heights here as they again cover songs that span genres and range from mega-hits to album cuts. Their own unique approach is to mix up the traditional sounds of Trinidad and Tobago with the original source material to leave you ready to dance all night long.
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Raise It Up
Cat: BCR 11745. Rel: 10 Sep 21
 
Funk
Raise It Up (2:36)
Space (2:29)
Review: Big Crown is one of our favourite labels here at HQ. The funk and soul they serve up is perfectly aged yet never overly nostalgic and this new one is another case it point. It's the latest from the Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band and features two singles take from their latest and greatest album Expansions which landed back in June. As always they bring their own unique steel drum sounds and tropical Caribbean vibes to funk music. 'Raise It Up' is a deep cut joint with big horns and rippling steel drums puddles while 'Space' is a more lumpy groove with the drums more front and centre.
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 in stock $8.76
Pimp
 in stock $10.06
Great To Be Here
Cat: BCR 058. Rel: 17 May 19
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Great To Be Here (3:05)
All The Cash (2:40)
! low stock $12.90
Love For The Sake Of Dub
Cat: BCR 163. Rel: 08 Feb 24
 
Funk
Love For The Sake Of Dub (2:51)
Grilled (2:55)
Review: Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band is an enigmatic steel pan collective from Hamburg that has a hardcore fan following around the world and a new album on the way that is superb. They are loved for their covers of hip-hop classics and last year served up a version of the Stranger Things theme tune but this time out we get 'Love For The Sake Of Dub' of 45 rpm. It is another pair of funky tunes with the signature brass sounds front and centre as the fat bottom rhythms roll deep and fleshy. Another gem from this leftfield outfit.
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 in stock $13.66
Yeti Season
Yeti Season (limited translucent blue vinyl LP)
Cat: BCR 060LPC2. Rel: 26 Mar 21
 
Soul
Unathi (3:34)
Sha Na Na (3:32)
Ala Vida (3:52)
Fazed Out (3:59)
Murkit Gem (3:09)
Lesson Learned (4:01)
Dhuaan (4:06)
Perfect Harmony (2:11)
Silver Lining (3:11)
Zaharila (3:41)
Last Blast (3:29)
Review: The extraordinary talents of The El Michaels Affair seem to know no bounds. Last time out they served up an album inspired by an imaginary film, and this time on Yeti Season they impress with a whole new bunch of inspirations. Right from the off the album takes us to Turkish-styled funk and an almost Mumbai-esque take on soul, all with the sort of big grooves and lovely horns that often define the band's output. Full of drama, emotion, and worldly influences, this is another stunner from the unstoppable El Michaels Affair.
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 in stock $20.62
Yeti Season
Cat: BCR 060LP. Rel: 26 Mar 21
 
Soul
Unathi (3:34)
Sha Na Na (3:32)
Ala Vida (3:52)
Fazed Out (4:01)
Murkit Gem (3:10)
Lesson Learned (4:01)
Dhuaan (4:06)
Perfect Harmony (2:12)
Silver Lining (3:11)
Zaharila (3:41)
Last Blast (3:29)
Review:  The extraordinary talents of The El Michaels Affair seem to know no bounds. Last time out they served up an album inspired by an imaginary film, and this time on Yeti Season they impress with a whole new bunch of inspirations. Right from the off the album takes us to Turkish-styled funk and an almost Mumbai-esque take on soul, all with the sort of big grooves and lovely horns that often define the band's output. Full of drama, emotion, and worldly influences, this is another stunner from the unstoppable El Michaels Affair.
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Played by: Originals
 in stock $19.08
Adult Themes
Cat: BCR 090LP. Rel: 31 Jul 20
 
Soul
Enfant (3:41)
Adult Theme No 1 (0:38)
Kill The Lights (2:17)
Villa (2:45)
Adult Theme No 2 (1:49)
Life Of Pablo (3:52)
Adult Theme No 3 (1:20)
Rubix (3:37)
A Swift Nap (1:53)
Hipps (3:17)
Munecas (3:37)
Adult Theme No 4 (2:17)
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Stack The Deck
Cat: BCR 101. Rel: 10 Dec 21
 
Soul
Stack The Deck (feat Bobby Oroza) (3:25)
Things Done Changed (2:36)
Review: A low-key 7" split single, this stripped back soul beauty is El Michels Affair's latest in a slew of new singles and EPs. The sultry A-side 'Stack The Deck' is a mood-resetting embrace of chance. The B-side, 'Things Done Changed', is a smooth, gorgeous take on The Notorious B.I.G.'s original, curtailing its suicidally string-laden confidence for a much more soulful, horn-laden rendition.
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Played by: Soul Music
 in stock $8.76
Tearz
Tearz (7")
Cat: BC 0087. Rel: 20 Feb 17
 
Soul
Tearz (2:37)
Verbal Intercourse (2:49)
Review: Longstanding New York troupe El Michels Affair bite down on 2017 with two on-point left-sided soul jams. "Tearz" is a biggie, not least because it features Lee Fields and The Shacks. A warm, organ groove with loose breaks and drops into pure harmonic bliss, it's another spellbinding affair from the Wu-approved crew. "Verbal Intercourse" takes more of a slinkier, subtle approach with clipped horns spitting an insistent hook over sparse, twanging instrumental elements. Stunning, as always.
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! low stock $12.90
Ekundayo Inversions
Cat: BCR 119LP. Rel: 13 Aug 21
 
Soul
Conquer & Divide (feat Black Thought) (3:38)
Amazing Woman (1:15)
Angel Face (2:42)
Walk With Me (3:18)
No One Else (3:55)
King (1:57)
Ugly Truths (feat Lee Scratch Perry) (2:36)
I Love NY (2:52)
Superstar (3:11)
Awkward (take 2) (3:10)
Lucky Man (3:13)
Faded (3:02)
Played by: Osmose
 in stock $20.37
Ekundayo Inversions
Ekundayo Inversions (limited transparent red vinyl LP)
Cat: BCR 119LPCRED. Rel: 13 Aug 21
 
Soul
Conquer & Divide (feat Black Thought) (3:37)
Amazing Woman (1:17)
Angel Face (2:42)
Walk With Me (3:20)
No One Else (3:54)
King (1:59)
Ugly Truths (feat Lee Scratch Perry) (2:34)
I Love NY (2:53)
Superstar (3:12)
Awkward (take 2) (3:08)
Lucky Man (3:15)
Faded (2:58)
 in stock $20.62
Glorious Game
Cat: BCR 152. Rel: 16 Mar 23
 
Hip Hop/R&B
Glorious Game (3:57)
Grateful (2:52)
Review: Cinematic soul legend El Michels Affair has written a superb album Glorious Game which is due for release later in spring. Before that full-length with Roots co-founder and lyricist Black Thought - which is a meditation on the state of the hip-hop scene in the early 2020s - we get this taster single from it. 'Glorious Game' as you would expect as all the lush instrumentation and dark soul sounds you'd expect from this artist by now with the added extra of some superbly thought-provoking mic work. 'Grateful' is another heart-wrenching and alluring sound that more than gets us excited for the full length.
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Queen Alone Instrumentals
Cat: BC 029LP. Rel: 08 Nov 16
 
Soul
It's Been A Long Time (2:59)
Do It Again (3:57)
Smiling (3:22)
Guilty (3:24)
In Love (Don't Mess Things Up) (2:17)
Make Me Over (2:21)
Cut Me Loose (3:28)
Underneath My Feet (2:37)
They Won't Hang Around (3:53)
Bad Girl (2:41)
Let It Go (3:36)
 in stock $20.62
Underneath My Feet
Cat: BC 037. Rel: 22 Mar 17
 
Soul
Underneath My Feet (2:36)
Guilty (3:34)
Review: Nicole "Lady" Wray has reinvented herself in recent years, swapping the contemporary, radio-friendly '90s R&B of her youth for a sound heavily influenced by vintage, 1960s and '70s soul and funk. It's a blend that was explored on last year's superb Queen Alone full-length. The two tracks showcased on this 7" were both featured on that album. "Underneath My Feet" is particularly potent, with Wray offering a rasping, impassioned vocal that seems to soar above the triple-time backing track. "Guilty", with its sweet guitars, harmony backing vocals and rock solid funk breakbeat, sounds a little like some of Sharon Jones' more poignant moments.
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 in stock $11.86
Queen Alone
Cat: BC 016LP. Rel: 20 Sep 16
 
Soul
It's Been A Long Time (2:58)
Do It Again (3:55)
Smiling (3:18)
Guilty (3:33)
In Love (Don't Mess Things Up) (2:16)
Make Me Over (2:23)
Cut Me Loose (3:23)
Underneath My Feet (2:37)
They Won't Hang Around (3:53)
Bad Girl (2:41)
Let It Go (3:32)
 in stock $17.52
Through It All
Cat: BCR 099. Rel: 19 Nov 21
 
Soul
Through It All (3:29)
Under The Sun (3:24)
Review: Five years after her last album on the Big Crown label, Lady Wray is soon to serve up a follow up in the form of Piece of Me. That arrives in January next year and is proceeded by this taster 7" featuring two singles from it. They showcase Wray's take on classic soul: her vocals do plenty of heavy lifting, and the instrumental funk all around her is steeped in the classic traditions, but it all comes with an extra raw edge, an urgency and crispness that brings it right up to date. 'Through It All' is a confessional that is powered by tight drums, where 'Under The Sun' is a more blissed out vibe.
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 in stock $12.90
Piece Of Me
Piece Of Me (limited translucent green vinyl LP)
Cat: BCR 066LPC2GREEN. Rel: 28 Jan 22
 
Soul
I Do (2:58)
Through It All (3:26)
Piece Of Me (3:41)
Come On In (3:37)
Under The Sun (3:20)
Where Were You (4:17)
Beauty In The Fire (feat Kenneth Wray Sr) (3:30)
Games People Play (3:43)
Melody (feat Melody Bloom Bacote) (3:48)
Thank You (3:26)
Joy & Pain (3:42)
Storms (3:10)
Review: Lady Wray is one of the brightest talents in the field of neo-soul, and now she's back with her second album. There's something ultimately classic about her sound on this new record, tapping into the deep heritage of US soul as you might expect to hear from Gloria Ann Taylor or Minnie Ripperton, with bombastc songwriting and a gutsy, 70s-indebted production that sounds like honey in your ears. Throw in a tough boom-bap slant on the drums - not least on 'Games People Play' - which should have old-skool hip-hoppers nodding with approval, and you've got a new essential from the ever-strong Big Crown stable.
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 in stock $20.62
Piece Of Me
Cat: BCR 066LP. Rel: 28 Jan 22
 
Soul
I Do (3:05)
Through It All (3:25)
Piece Of Me (3:42)
Come On In (3:38)
Under The Sun (3:20)
Where Were You (4:15)
Beauty In The Fire (feat Kenneth Wray Sr) (3:30)
Games People Play (3:43)
Melody (feat Melody Bloom Bacote) (3:47)
Thank You (3:26)
Joy & Pain (3:43)
Storms (3:09)
Review: Lady Wray is one of the brightest talents in the field of neo-soul, and now she's back with her second album. There's something ultimately classic about her sound on this new record, tapping into the deep heritage of US soul as you might expect to hear from Gloria Ann Taylor or Minnie Ripperton, with bombastc songwriting and a gutsy, 70s-indebted production that sounds like honey in your ears. Throw in a tough boom-bap slant on the drums - not least on 'Games People Play' - which should have old-skool hip-hoppers nodding with approval, and you've got a new essential from the ever-strong Big Crown stable
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 in stock $19.08
Piece Of Me
Cat: BCR 136. Rel: 19 Jul 23
 
Soul
Piece Of Me (feat Ghostface Killah - remix) (4:34)
Joy & Pain (Pete Rock remix) (4:30)
Review: Lady Wray's Piece of Me is a second sizzling album of superb soul. It marked something of a homecoming for the artist as she debuted on this label back in 2016 and found her leaning towards her usual soul and r&b as well as more hip-hop influences than ever: classic boom-bap drums and chunky bass hist loud and proud and for that reason the originals are ripe for remixing as they are here. Two legends of the game in Pete Rock and Ghostface Killah step up and bring their own signature sound and dusty drum beats to make for a crucial little 7".
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 in stock $8.76
Come On In (Les Imprimes Remix)
Cat: BCR 161. Rel: 02 Nov 23
 
Soul
Lady Wray, Les Imprimes, & Surprise Chef - "Come On In" (Les Imprimes remix) (2:55)
Lady Wray, Les Imprimes, & Surprise Chef - "Under The Sun" (Surprise Chef remix) (3:34)
Review: There are a whole host of soul talents on display on this new and limited edition 7" from Big Crown. Lady Wray, Les Imprimes & Surprise Chef all combine their forces for the gorgeously lo-fi and authentic soul single that is 'Come On In.' It has heart-aching vocals and a slow, heavy beat that is raw as you like. It is presented first as a Les Imprimes remix that makes a devastating emotional impact, and then as a Surprise Chef remix which is a little less heavy and more upbeat, with prickly drums and uplifting energy.
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 in stock $10.06
Grow Forever
Cat: BCR 102. Rel: 27 Mar 20
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Grow Forever (3:14)
Now It's Your Turn To Sing (3:14)
 in stock $10.06
The Otherside
Cat: BCR 120. Rel: 29 Apr 22
 
Soul
The Otherside (3:49)
Make Me Believe (3:53)
 in stock $7.99
This Love
Cat: BC 0647. Rel: 06 Aug 18
 
Soul
This Love (4:12)
Should I Take You Home (4:03)
Review: Delicious timeless soul from Finnish crooner Oroza. Originally released in 2016, "This Love" hums with a Faze O style sunset haze that could melt the stoniest of hearts. "Should I Take You Home" plays the consummate foil on the B. A cover of Sunny Ozuna, there's such a smooth, arresting bluesy feel that runs throughout you kinda want him to take you home even though you've got a perfectly pleasant abode yourself.
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 in stock $12.90
Queen Of The Barrio
Cat: BCR 173. Rel: 14 Mar 24
 
Soul
Queen Of The Barrio (3:03)
Goddess (3:42)
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Find Myself Another Girl
Cat: BC 025. Rel: 20 Aug 18
 
Soul
The Sonics - "Find Myself Another Girl" (2:45)
Scam - "Spooky" (3:56)
Review: Big Crown bring the beat heat once again with two raw funk / soul gems. The Sonics' rare-as-hens-teeth northern soul anthem "Find Myself Another Girl" gets liberated from its high ticket collector price with this much needed reissue while an old master tape prowls to life on the B as Texan troupe S.C.A.M's take on the well-covered Classics IV 1968 standard "Spooky" enjoys a release for the first time. Divine.
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Played by: SPASIBO RECORDS
 in stock $10.06
Mr Brown Eyed Soul
Mr Brown Eyed Soul (gatefold LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: BC 035LP. Rel: 29 Sep 17
 
Soul
Intro (0:11)
Should I Take You Home (2:24)
Cross My Heart (2:32)
The One Who's Hurting Is You (2:09)
Smile Now Cry Later (2:00)
Our Day Will Come (2:30)
Put Me In Jail (2:50)
Forever (2:49)
I Only Have Eyes For You (3:02)
Intro (0:17)
Get Down (2:44)
Open Up Your Love Door (2:38)
Give It Away (2:29)
Rain Makes Me Blue (2:06)
Outside Looking In (2:51)
I Have No One (3:52)
My Dream (2:58)
 in stock $19.59
The One Who's Hurting You
Cat: BC 04345. Rel: 04 Jun 18
 
Soul
The One Who's Hurting You (2:09)
Should I Take You Home (2:39)
 in stock $12.36
Should I Take You Home
Cat: BC 03445. Rel: 22 Mar 17
 
Soul
Should I Take You Home (2:21)
My Dream (2:53)
Review: Throughout the 1960s and '70s, Sunny and the Sunliners were one of Texas's most successful groups. They specialised in "Tejano music", a Tex-Mex fusion of popular American and Latin American styles. "Should I Take You Home", which was first released on 7" single in 1969, is arguably one of the group's "straightest" tracks; a sweet, laidback soul ballad full of Stax style horns, close harmony backing singing and a sublime, emotion-filled lead vocal. Flipside "My Dream" is similarly heartfelt and saccharine in feel, with bandleader Sunny Ozuna's vocal alternating between impassioned sweetness and world-weary melancholy.
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Played by: Boogieburg
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Velodrome
Cat: BCR 123. Rel: 13 May 22
 
Jazz
Velodrome (3:16)
Spring's Theme (3:54)
Review: Coming quickly of the release of the single in March, newcomer jazz-funk band Surprise Chef's 'Velodrome' get a limited 7" acetate release by their label Big Crown. Backsided on the B with the track 'Springs Theme', this is a laid back, easygoing instrumental piece, with a heavy drum break and an earworm synth line guaranteed to have you humming it long after the song is over.
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Forever & Ever
Cat: BCR 156. Rel: 25 Jan 24
 
Soul
Forever & Ever (3:04)
Sabor A Mi (4:02)
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No Longer Mine
Cat: BCR 172. Rel: 11 Apr 24
 
Soul
No Longer Mine (2:53)
Cry My Tears Away (3:46)
Review: Thee Heart Tones, Big Crown Records' newest addition, showcase their youthful exuberance and musical prowess on their debut single. Recorded at Diamond West Studio with producers Leon Michels and Tommy Brenneck, the band delivers a captivating performance on both tracks. 'Forever & Ever' is an infectious, feelgood anthem with lead singer Jazmine Alvarado's captivating vocals soaring over the band's lively groove. The song's catchy chorus is bound to linger in listeners' minds long after the music stops. On the B-side, their rendition of the classic 'Sabor A Mi' demonstrates their versatility and skill, with Jazmine's vocals shining once again. Thee Heart Tones have made a promising entrance into the music scene, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating their forthcoming debut album.
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Midnite Hotline
Cat: BCR 149. Rel: 20 Apr 23
 
Soul
Midnite Hotline (3:41)
Beri Cinta Waktu (4:24)
Review: Thee Marloes are next up on the popular and brilliant Big Crown label with two seductive soul sounds. This is a 45rpm debut from this band and a fine one too that comes all the way from their homeland of Surabaya, Indonesia. As such this is a wide mix of sounds from American soul, jazz, and pop with plenty of local culture and influences. The A-side is an upbeat jam with dancefloor grooves and ear worm melodies while the flip is a different vibe entirely with wide open space used beautifully and great Indonesian vocals.
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Crown Jewels Vol 1
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Crown Jewels Vol 1 (limited coloured vinyl LP)
Cat: BCR 100LPC1. Rel: 06 Dec 19
 
Soul
Lee Fields & The Expressions - "It Rains Love" (3:57)
The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - "Pimp" (3:14)
Lady Wray - "Lady Wray" (3:34)
The Shacks - "This Strange Effect" (3:20)
Thee Lakesiders - "Parachute" (3:00)
Paul & The Tall Trees - "Once In A While" (3:33)
El Michels Affair - "Tearz" (2:36)
Bobby Oroza - "This Love" (4:05)
Brainstory - "Dead End" (3:42)
79.5 - "Terrorize My Heart" (Disco dub) (3:48)
Lee Fields & The Expressions - "Never Be Another You" (3:45)
Holy Hive - "Oh I Miss Her So" (4:10)
Review: Introducing the first ever compilation from the Big Crown crew, which is a celebratory look back at some of the label's biggest moments over the last three years. The tracklist takes in new school names as well as now well known stars of the soul world and they all have their own distinctive personalities. Some go for sombre blue-eyed styles, others more raw and old school. Our picks: El Michels Affair with their unique jazz influences on "Tearz" and Brainstory's "Dead End" which is a gorgeous late night lullaby for lovers. There's lots to love here, so big up Big Crown for three years of goodness.
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Crown Jewels Vol 3
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Crown Jewels Vol 3 (limited LP)
Cat: BCR 150LP. Rel: 08 Dec 23
 
Soul
El Michels Affair & Black Thought - "Grateful" (2:51)
Bobby Oroza - "The Otherside" (3:56)
Surprise Chef - "Velodrome" (3:03)
Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - "The Healer" (2:51)
Synthia - "So Low" (feat Claire Cottrill) (2:45)
Lady Wray - "Joy & Pain" (Pete Rock remix) (4:26)
Holy Hive - "Ain't That The Way" (2:56)
Les Imprimes - "Love & Flowers" (2:53)
El Michels Affair - "Things Done Changed" (2:33)
The Shacks - "Trip To Japan" (3:23)
Thee Marloes - "Beri Cinta Waktu" (4:22)
El Michels Affair & Liam Bailey - "Awkward" (take 2) (3:08)
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