Juno Daily

Music and tech news, interviews, features, reviews and more.

Visit Juno Daily

安全购物

Studio equipment

Our full range of studio equipment from all the leading equipment and software brands. Guaranteed fast delivery and low prices.

Visit Juno Studio

安全购物

DJ equipment

Our full range of DJ equipment from all the leading equipment and software brands. Guaranteed fast delivery and low prices. Visit Juno DJ

flash sale april 2024
USD
我的语言
我的货币
Your wishlist is empty
Items in wishlist:
Recently added:
Loading...
购物车
您的购物车为空
Items in cart:
总和:
Recently added:
Loading...
查看购物车
首页  Labels  Expansion
Receive new release alerts for Expansion

Filter

Expansion 黑胶唱片和CD

Browse the latest Vinyl & CD releases on Expansion
Options
Items 1 to 50 of 99 on page 1 of 2
1  2  »
I Can't Stop The Rain
Cat: EXUMG 09. Rel: 02 Jul 20
 
Soul
I Can't Stop The Rain (4:21)
Questions (4:16)
Review: David Ruffin's 1977 classic "I Can't Stop The Rain" has carried on being essential throughout the ages. An original copy is still worth much more than it was initially sold for and the Mississippi artist's voice carries as much soul now as it did right back in the Motown heyday. His biggest single takes up the a-side of this new 7" from Expansion and its swooning strings, buttery vocals and rousing and strident groove cannot fail to uplift. "Questions:" on the flip is a little more subdued, with more thoughtful vocals but the whole thing still benefits from superbly rich Philly disco stylings that are golden and glorious.
Read more
 in stock $12.72
Behind The Mask (reissue)
Cat: EXLPM 34. Rel: 21 Jul 20
 
Funk/Reissues
Hot Apple (4:57)
The Warrior (3:38)
Midnight Oil (4:01)
Bustin' Loose (5:05)
Warrior's Dream (2:42)
Destination (6:31)
Je Ne Sais Quoi (3:52)
Drive (4:13)
Unsung Heroes (3:31)
 in stock $17.12
Say You Love Me Girl
Cat: EX 7009. Rel: 27 Feb 16
 
Funk/Reissues
Say You Love Me Girl (4:43)
Time (3:47)
 in stock $14.52
Give Me Your Love
Cat: EXLPM 63. Rel: 12 Sep 18
 
Soul
Look Towards The Sky (4:29)
Toy Box (4:09)
You Can't Turn Me Away (5:26)
All Alone (5:08)
Give Me Your Love (6:18)
Will We Ever Pass This Way Again (4:35)
Searchin (6:23)
You Said (4:53)
Review: At the tail end of the '80s, Sylvia Striplin quit Norman Connors' jazz-funk group Aquarian Dream in order to pursue a solo career. Joining forces with producers James Bedford and Roy Ayers, she recorded 1981 debut album "Give Me Your Love", a well regarded but largely overlooked set that has since become a sought-after item amongst soul collectors. This Expansion reissue presents the album on vinyl for the first time in two decades. As with many soul albums of the period, it sashays between jazz-funk, boogie and heartfelt slow jams, contrasting memorable dancefloor workouts (see stone cold classic "Give Me Your Love" and a stellar cover of Roy Ayers favourite "Searchin") with more saccharine, loved-up fare.
Read more
 in stock $25.43
Why I Came To California
Cat: EXPAND 112. Rel: 10 Sep 18
 
Soul
Leon Ware & Janis Siegel - "Why I Came To Califonia" (4:10)
Leon Ware - "Can I Touch You There" (4:07)
 in stock $15.31
On My Own
On My Own (12")
Cat: EXPAND 114. Rel: 12 Sep 18
 
Soul
On My Own (4:19)
Very Special (4:25)
Review: A reissue of American singer Debra Laws' 1981 single here on Expansion. She made her debut as a solo recording artist in in the same year, with the release of her album titled Very Special. This album, produced by her brothers Hubert and Ronnie, was a success with the singles "On My Own" (a lovely neon-lit disco-funk groove) and "Very Special" (a super sensual ballad on the slo-mo tip) being featured here. Up until the beginning of the '90s, Laws worked with her three siblings, recording and doing many live performances in the United States and abroad. Samples from "Very Special" can be heard in Jennifer Lopez's 2002 hit single of "All I Have".
Read more
 in stock $12.72
Don't Pity Me
Cat: EXS 005. Rel: 01 Jun 18
 
Soul
Don't Pity Me (2:47)
My Block (2:42)
 in stock $14.52
Always There
Cat: EXS 006. Rel: 06 May 21
 
Disco/Re-Edits
Always There (3:51)
Comin' Over Me (3:47)
Review: Destination 78/79: Expansion take us deep into the illustrious back cat of revered boogaloo fusionist Willie Bobo for two of his many fiery delights. Side A is his feel-heavy cult instrumental take on Ronnie Laws' disco classic "Always There" while Side B throws us into the heart of his 1979 album Bobo with gutsy raw soul power (and just a few cheeky funk slap bass twangs for good measure) Two stone cold classics together for the first time on 45.
Read more
 in stock $10.13
Move Me No Mountain
Cat: EX 7032. Rel: 06 Mar 18
 
Soul
Move Me No Mountain (4:58)
(I'm) Just Being Myself (4:32)
 in stock $10.13
Easy Does It
Cat: EX 7033. Rel: 06 Mar 18
 
Soul
Easy Does It (5:45)
Kelly Green (4:21)
Review: This more than handy 7" single brings together two classic disco-era cuts from soul legend Willie Hutch. A-side "Easy Does It", which was originally featured on 1978's In Tune album, features Hutch in full-on Curtis Mayfield mode, singing passionately over a jaunty, jazz-funk influenced backing track laden with swirling strings, choral backing vocals (think Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" album) and Dexter Wansel style synthesizer solos. It's undoubtedly one of Hutch's finest moments and deserves to be in any serious soul head's collection. Flip for 1979's "Kelly Green", a sumptuous soul slow jam in which Hutch pines over a lost lover.
Read more
Tags: Soul Disco
 in stock $10.13
Don't Tell Me You're Sorry
Cat: EX 7034. Rel: 23 Mar 18
 
Soul
Don't Tell Me You're Sorry (3:36)
Do You Believe (3:40)
Tags: Soul Disco
 in stock $10.13
Give Me Your Love
Cat: EXCDM 63. Rel: 30 Aug 18
 
Soul
Look Towards The Sky
Toy Box
You Can't Turn Me Away
All Alone
Give Me Your Love
Will We Ever Pass This Way Again
Searchin
You Said
You Can't Turn Me Away (7" mix - bonus track)
Give Me Your Love (7" mix - bonus track)
Review: At the tail end of the '80s, Sylvia Striplin quit Norman Connors' jazz-funk group Aquarian Dream in order to pursue a solo career. Joining forces with producers James Bedford and Roy Ayers, she recorded 1981 debut album "Give Me Your Love", a well regarded but largely overlooked set that has since become a sought-after item amongst soul collectors. This Expansion reissue presents the album on CD for the first time in two decades. As with many soul albums of the period, it sashays between jazz-funk, boogie and heartfelt slow jams, contrasting memorable dancefloor workouts (see stone cold classic "Give Me Your Love" and a stellar cover of Roy Ayers favourite "Searchin") with more saccharine, loved-up fare. This edition also boasts a couple of bonus cuts, including the superb 7" mix of "Give Me Your Love".
Read more
 in stock $12.44
Be There In The Morning
Cat: 7DOS 3. Rel: 21 Jun 19
 
Soul
Be There In The Morning (4:20)
It Only Happens (When I Look At You) (with Doug Williams) (4:23)
 in stock $11.93
The Streets Got My Lady
Cat: EXS 018. Rel: 18 Jul 19
 
Soul
The Streets Got My Lady (4:41)
Whatever I Am, I'm Yours (3:14)
 in stock $11.93
Baby Tonite
Cat: EXPAND 118. Rel: 18 Jul 19
 
Soul
Baby Tonite (4:38)
Baby Tonite (DJ Roamin Ro Jackin' vocal mix) (7:43)
 in stock $12.72
Do You Love Me
Cat: EXPAND 119. Rel: 06 Aug 19
 
Soul
Do You Love Me (4:37)
You're The One (6:53)
Review: What with their super-rare rare groove album "Synchronised" fetching four figures and some of their key singles rocking similarly big price tags, Columbus soul troupe are renowned for their sought-after wax collectables. It's not hard to hear way. Gossamer smooth with just hint of boogie on both sides, "Do You Love Me" is a yearning end-of-night smoocher that doesn't cut on the weight while "You're The One" flexes a much more upbeat groove with slap bass and keytars running off pure positivity. Only once reissued before, this Expansion excursion will be more than welcome news to many.
Read more
 in stock $12.72
Soul Togetherness 2019
VARIOUS
Cat: LPEXP 61. Rel: 08 Oct 19
 
Soul
Lukas Setto - "What Turns You On" (4:08)
DCR - "Positive Vibes" (4:54)
Steal Vybe - "Make It Last Forever" (feat Alexa Gold) (6:34)
Raheem Devaughn & Jamecia Bennett - "Need To Know" (4:03)
Shaila Prospere - "Plus One" (3:39)
Glenn Jones - "You & Me" (R&B version) (3:55)
Angie Stone - "Same Number" (3:44)
TL Shider - "Need Somebody To Love" (3:56)
Magoo - "Still Really Love" (5:00)
The Terri Green Project - "Giving It Up" (5:16)
Laville - "Thirty One" (4:47)
Rockie Robins - "Good Life" (extended version) (5:25)
SolatiMusic - "Tell Me" (4:35)
Tre Williams - "When I Get Back" (3:38)
Steve 'Doc' Willoughby - "All My Life" (long version) (5:22)
Review: Those in the modern soul scene should already be familiar with Expansions' "Soul Togetherness" series; after all, the label has been putting out annual compilations of the best contemporary dancefloor-focused soul jams under that name since the dawn of the century. The 2019 edition contains plenty of soulful heat, from the synth-sporting '80s soul revivalism of DCR's "Positive Vibes" and the head-nodding, boogie-flavoured R&B of Shaila Prospere's "Plus One", to the Loose Ends-inspired warmth of Magoo's "Still Really Love" and the anthem-like sing-along that is Rockie Robins' "Good Life". SolatiMusic's stripped-back and seductive "Tell Me" is also brilliant.
Read more
Played by: Pete Haigh, Soul Music
 in stock $22.06
Synchronized (Record Store Day 2020)
Cat: EXRSDLP 65. Rel: 14 Sep 20
 
Soul
I Was Born To Love You (3:38)
Lonely Man (7:24)
Love's Choice (5:30)
Checking You Out (3:21)
(Baby) Don't Do This To Me (2:48)
River Boat Queen (4:39)
You're The Best Thing (4:50)
Ghost Of Love (5:42)
Where There's A Way (2:56)
Review: When it comes to modern soul albums of the mid-to-late 1970s, you'll find fewer more rare or sought-after than Timeless Legend's 1976 debut album Synchronized. Here the little-known Colmbus, Ohio-based group's masterpiece is given a special Record Store Day 2020 reissue courtesy of the soul diggers at Ohio Records. It's full of musically detailed, immaculately produced treats, with highlights including the summery grooves, dewy-eyed vocals and jazzy electric piano solos of 'Checking You Out', the snaking horn solos and impeccable group harmony vocals of 'Lonely Man', the heavy funk-rock-goes-R&B flex of 'River Boat Queen' and the pleasingly dubbed-out, effects-laden psychedelic soul of 'Ghost of Love'.
Read more
 in stock $25.43
Luxury Soul 2019
VARIOUS
Luxury Soul 2019 (unmixed 3xCD)
Cat: CDBEXP 19. Rel: 25 Jan 19
 
Soul
Marc Evans - "Falling Back Into Love"
Dira - "Living For Today"
Steve Nichol - "Dangerous Romance" (feat Ellene Masri)
Blu Mitchell - "Standing Ovation"
Natasha Watts - "Special Day"
Phillip Leo - "Don't Judge Me" (Mellow mix)
Gina Foster - "What's Happening Next?"
Chris Standring - "No Explanation" (feat Mica Paris)
Buscrates - "You Got Me" (feat Laura Benack - extended mix)
Raquel Rodriguez - "Mile High"
Saskia - "Secret Lover"
Zed Soul - "I Want Your Lovin'" (feat Rose Vincent)
Maysa - "Pressure"
Kloud 9 - "Everything Is Good 2Nite" (feat Incognito)
Olga Makovetskaya - "Got To Keep Moving On" (feat Incognito)
Nickee B - "Stronger"
Chris Jasper - "Show Somebody Love"
Tracy Hamlin - "You're My Sunny Day" (live Sunshine vocal mix)
Lindsey Webster - "Free To Be Me" (feat Norman Brown)
Euge Groove - "Much Love" (feat Rahsaan Patterson)
Cecily - "Grow"
Inner Shade - "Are You With Me"
Darien Dean - "Last Song" (feat Tiffany T'zelle)
Boogie Back - "I Want You Back" (feat Cheri Maree)
Diplomats Of Soul - "Brighter Tomorrow" (feat Incognito & Imaani)
Victor Haynes - "Hopping Skipping, So In Love"
One Way - "I Want Your Love" (feat Al Hudson)
Ronnie McNeir & The Instant Groove - "My Baby"
Robb Scott - "Winter Love" (feat Elisabeth Troy)
Rockie Robbins - "I'll Always Love You"
Patrice Isley - "Just Believe In Love"
Kim Tibbs - "Drifting"
Chris Ballin - "Stay Away From You"
Kashif - "Crazy Luv"
Jimmy Cobb - "So Noboddy Else Can Hear"
 in stock $17.12
Keep On Doin' Whatcha' Doin'
Cat: EXS 012. Rel: 30 Jan 19
 
Soul
Keep On Doin' Whatcha' Doin' (part 1) (4:27)
Keep On Doin' Whatcha' Doin' (part 2) (3:41)
Review: Expansions' latest essential reissue takes us back to 1980 and the much sought after seven-inch edition of singer Ty Karim's collaboration with lesser-known soul man George Griffin. "Keep On Doin' Whatcha' Doin'" was written and produced by Karim's other half Kent Harris and, like the original seven inch, appears here in two parts. The glorious A-side version is a lolloping chunk of disco-era sweet soul rich in soaring orchestration, fluttering flutes and Marvin Gaye/Tammi Tyrell style duet vocals from Karim and Griffin. Part two focuses more on the killer groove and the duo's impassioned improvised vocalizations, with a variety of tasty solos helping to whip things into a mid-tempo dancefloor frenzy.
Read more
 in stock $11.93
Good Life
Cat: EXS 014. Rel: 30 Jan 19
 
Soul
Good Life (4:34)
Let's Groove (4:15)
Review: Through his solo releases and work with Leon Ware, Richard Evans and Skip Scarborough, Rockie Robbins became one of American soul's most celebrated artists and producers in the early 1980s. This year's he's set to release his first album of note since 1985, with these two cuts offering a taste of what's to come. Interestingly, "Good Life" sounds a little like it could have been written and produced in the 1980s, even if the mixing, mastering and lilt in Robbins' voice reflect its contemporary status. Either way, it's warm, positive and comes blessed with a wonderfully strong chorus. "Let's Groove", meanwhile, is a little deeper and more loved-up, perfectly reflecting that side of Robbins' 1980s output.
Read more
 in stock $11.93
1960 What? (reissue)
Cat: XEXPAND 1010G. Rel: 12 Feb 20
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
1960 What ? (12:24)
1960 What ? (Opolopo Kick & Bass Rerub) (8:27)
Review: When Gregory Porter first released "1960 What?" back in 2012, he'd yet to become the soul superstar we know and love today. The single was released in limited numbers first time round and, thanks to his elevation to star status, has become an in-demand collector's item - hence this timely reissue. It's every bit as classic-sounding as the majority of Porter's work, with the main man providing an impassioned delivery of conscious lyrics over a wonderful soul-jazz backing track. Serious contemporary dancefloor thrills are provided by Opolopo's superb flipside revision, which re-imagines the track as a bass-heavy chunk of jazz-house brilliance that rivals St Germain's "Rose Rouge" in its ability to send dancefloors wild.
Read more
 in stock $15.31
Silver Vibrations (reissue)
Cat: EXLPM 64. Rel: 31 May 19
 
Funk/Reissues
Chicago (7:18)
Lots Of Love (7:56)
Keep On Movin' (6:41)
Silver Vibrations (5:37)
Smiling With Our Eyes (4:47)
DC City (5:42)
Good Good Music (5:56)
 in stock $17.12
(Baby) Don't Do This To Me
Cat: EXS 020. Rel: 03 Jul 19
 
Soul
(Baby) Don't Do This To Me (2:55)
Where There's Love There's A Way (2:49)
 in stock $11.93
It's Just The Way I Feel/Party In Me
Cat: EXP2CD 41. Rel: 30 Sep 14
 
Soul
The Intro
Rock Radio
Before You Break My Heart
I Got You
Love Dancin'
It's Just The Way I Feel
Should I Take Her Back, Should I Let Her Go
Surest Things Can Change
Party In Me
Jam City
Something Special
This One's On Me
Take My Love
Our Moments Together
Something Inside My Head
Corner Pocket
There Will Never Be Another (Like You)
 in stock $10.90
Abraco De Bossa
Cat: 7 XE 001. Rel: 24 Mar 14
 
International
Abraco De Bossa (feat Bluey - Incognito Lounge mix)
A Seed In You (feat Leon Ware)
 in stock $10.13
Just Ask Me
Cat: BT 720121. Rel: 26 Sep 12
 
Funk/Reissues
Just Ask Me
Foolish Man
 in stock $14.52
On My Way To Harlem
Cat: GP 712013. Rel: 25 Jun 13
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
On My Way To Harlem (Jazz & Cole edit)
1960 What ? (Jazz & Cole edit)
Review: A modern day Scott-Heron, without the myriad of demons on his back, Grammy-nominated jazz singer Porter has such a distinctive voice, charm and band command. He clearly lends himself well to edit culture (as proved by the huge success of the many "1960 What?" versions in recent years) and this 7" from Expansion is no exception. "On My Way To Harlem" is straight up narrative jazz with fantastic attention paid to the subtle samba and solemn horns. "1960 What?" speaks for itself; far more authentic to the original than the other versions that have popped up, if you've not already got a favourite edit - Jazz & Cole have the answer.
Read more
 in stock $10.13
Step By Step
Cat: LW7 2011. Rel: 28 Jul 11
 
Soul
Step By Step
On The Beach (Atjazz Love Soul mix)
 in stock $10.13
Soul Togetherness 2015: 15 Modern Soul Room Gems
Cat: LPEXP 51. Rel: 07 Oct 15
 
Soul
Charlie Wilson - "Hey Lover" (4:26)
Opolopo - "Round & Round" (feat Diane Charlemagne) (6:12)
Winans Brothers - "Dance" (feat The Clark Sisters - Louie Vega Latin Soul mix) (3:47)
Paris Toon & Mothers Favorite Child - "Reflections Of A Disco Ball" (feat Tanya Tiet) (5:39)
Syleena Johnson - "All This Way For Love" (3:56)
JD73 - "Believe In Love" (Soulpersona mix) (6:08)
Joe Buhdha presents Terri Walker - "Feel Right" (3:14)
McCrei - "Show Me" (Nigel Lowis remix) (6:50)
Lorraine Clarke McGhie - "Do You Know?" (4:01)
Ashling Cole - "Give It To You" (3:42)
Aaron Parnell Brown - "Somewhere Around" (Soul Talk remix) (3:54)
Kenya - "Let Me" (Tom Gilde rework) (5:36)
Diplomats Of Soul - "Sweet Power You Embrace" (feat Incognito & Vanessa Haynes) (6:37)
Creators - "Just You & Me" (4:25)
Los Charly's Orchestra - "All Around The World" (feat Xantone Blacq) (5:25)
 in stock $20.81
Why I Came To California
Cat: LW 712015. Rel: 11 May 15
 
Soul
Why I Came To California (4:09)
Rockin' You Eternally (4:19)
Review: Released in celebration of Expansion's recent re-serving of two of Leon's early 80s albums - Rockin' You Eternally and Leon Ware - here's a delightful 45 that reminds us of his finest solo moments. "Why I Came To California" is a sun-kissed soul boogie groove with big horns and even bigger chorus. "Rockin' You Eternally" (which is, let's face it, one of the smoothest song titles to ever come from the 80s) showcases Leon's softer side. A ballad steeped in sentiment, play this loud enough and everyone in a five mile radius will stop and get smoochy.
Read more
Tags: Soul Disco
 in stock $14.52
If You're In Need
Cat: EX 7023. Rel: 25 Aug 17
 
Disco/Re-Edits
If You're In Need (4:32)
Spoiled Like A Baby (4:17)
 in stock $10.13
I'm Back For More
Cat: EX 7027. Rel: 29 Sep 17
 
Soul
Al Johnson With Jean Carn - "I'm Back For More" (5:06)
Al Johnson - "I've Got My Second Wind" (3:31)
 in stock $10.13
Work It Out: The Best Of Breakwater (Record Store Day 2017)
Cat: EXRSDLP 49. Rel: 02 May 17
 
Soul
Work It Out (5:41)
You Know I Love You (4:40)
No Limit (4:13)
That's Not What We Came Here For (3:37)
Feel Your Way (4:29)
Do It 'Till The Fluid Gets Hot (4:18)
Love Of My Life (4:50)
The One In My Dreams (4:44)
Say You Love Me Girl (4:46)
Time (3:51)
Review: Splash down to 1978-80: influential Philly funk troupe Breakwater gave the world two albums over two years.Full focus on slow jams and soulful fusion, the Breakwater melting pot is just as strong in jazz and Latin as it is soul and funk. Here we're treated to a selection of the best moments from Breakwater and Splashdown (minus the famous Daft Punk-sampled "Release The Beast") such as the unforgettable Floydian chorus of "That's Not What We Came Here For", the soaking wet bass and tight bright horns of the raunchy boogie jam "Do It Till The Fluid Gets Hot" and the sunshine soul of the sublime "Say You Love Me Girl". A sharp insight into a band that was criminally short-lived at the time..Rumour is there is a new album on the horizon and they still play live -there were two live uk dates in Jan 2017 already !


Read more
 in stock $22.06
Let's Get Together Now
Cat: EX 7022. Rel: 26 Jul 17
 
Soul
Let's Get Together Now (3:02)
Loving You Is Mellow (5:04)
 in stock $10.13
Be There In The Morning
Cat: EX 7017. Rel: 08 Nov 16
 
Soul
Be There In The Morning (feat Adaritha) (4:14)
I Don't Need Nobody (feat Al Johnson) (3:51)
 in stock $14.52
When A Little Love Began To Die
Cat: EX 7019. Rel: 10 Mar 17
 
Soul
When A Little Love Began To Die (4:21)
Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got) (3:35)
Played by: JimmyTheTwin
 in stock $10.13
Just Me & You
Just Me & You (limited 7")
Cat: EH 712016. Rel: 09 May 16
 
Soul
Just Me & You (4:44)
Your Love Is My Desire (4:44)
Review: Having appeared on several EPs throughout the late '70s and early '80s on labels like Westbound and Capitol, most people think of Erasmus Hall as one person. Rather, they were actually a collective of artists that were given the name by grandmaster George Clinton of Parliament / P-Funk. This might not be immediately audible on the gentle waves of "Just Me & You", but the song does contain a certain air of oddity and conniving funkiness that rendered that period of disco just so damn enticing. The flip contains "Your Love Is My Desire", another gentle heart-warmer to stick on in those more intimate moments... What a delightful little 7"!
Read more
 in stock $10.13
Give Me The Sunshine (Record Store Day RSD 2021)
Cat: EX7RSD 42. Rel: 21 Jun 21
 
Funk/Reissues
Give Me The Sunshine (original US 7" mix) (3:52)
Give Me The Sunshine (extended UK 7" Grapevine RED 3 mix) (4:40)
Review: Leo's Sunshipp is an iconic rare groove record that gets a reissue here on Expansion. The special Record Store Day 2021 limited and hand-numbered 7" offers up two different versions, both of which are primed and ready to add at least 10 degrees of heat to even the sunniest DJ set. The original US 7" mix is languid and long legged, laidback and in a hurry to go nowhere fast. The soaring strings and steamy vocal, tumbling perc and distant horns capture a lazy afternoon soaking up some rays. The extended UK 7" Grapevine RED 3 mix ups the ante a little for slightly more energetic moves.
Read more
Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $11.93
Lots Of Love
Cat: EXS 024. Rel: 20 Aug 20
 
Funk/Reissues
Lots Of Love (3:34)
Struggling Together (4:10)
Review: Marc LaRoi Cummings had one hit and one hit only, but it was a good one, and it's now presented on this Expansion 7" in all its glory. The a-side "Lots of Love" owes a clear debt to Stevie Wonder with its glorious musicianship, rolling funk and heart swelling vocal performance. On the flip, things get more unhinged, with a squelchy Moog based funk powering the track along as Cummings's vocals soar up top. Tight, kinetic, compelling, it's a great reverse to the lead track and makes this an essential slice of funk.
Read more
Played by: I Love 45's!
 in stock $11.93
Give Me The Sunshine
Cat: EXPAND 117. Rel: 10 Feb 21
 
Soul
Give Me The Sunshine (6:21)
I'm Back For More (5:02)
Review: You'll find few jazz-funk era rays of sonic sunshine better than 'Give Me The Sunshine', the career highlight of relatively short-lived American soul band Leo's Sunshipp. It originally opened their 1978 debut album, We Need Each Other, but later became something of an anthem throughout the UK on the jazz-funk and rare groove scenes. If you don't already own a copy, you should cop one of these reissues. The full six-minute version of the track featured on the A-side is little more than a languid bob through sun-soaked pastures full of liquid bass, simmering strings, whistling synth lines and a smooth, ear-catching lead vocal. Also worth a listen is flipside 'Back For More', a more up-tempo modern soul club cut that's not quite as incendiary but every bit as alluring,
Read more
Tags: Soul Disco
 in stock $15.31
Luxury Soul 2022
VARIOUS
Luxury Soul 2022 (unmixed 3xCD)
Cat: CDBEXP 22. Rel: 19 Jan 22
 
Soul
Julian Jonah - "A Little Love" (feat Lucita Jules)
The Paradise Projex - "For This Love"
Frank McComb & Kathy Kosins - "I Gotta Pinch Myself (I Must Be Dreaming)" (feat Najee)
Victor Haynes - "Step With Me"
Cornell CC Carter - "Not Possible"
Kloud 9 - "24-7 Love" (feat Maysa)
GarciaWalker&Durrell - "Gotta Have You"
Claudia Campagnol - "Do You Love Me" (dance edit)
The Groove Association - "What Goes Around - Comes Around" (feat Georgie B - Joy remix)
Dimitris Dimopoulos - "This Feeling You're Givin'" (feat Debby Bracknell & Jeff Lorber - DD Summer remix)
Alvin Garrett - "The Lightness Of Love" (feat Kim Scott)
Christopher Williams - "Fine As Gold" (T Groove remix)
N'Front - "Love Like This"
Regi Myrix & Noel Gourdin - "Step Into Love" (Nigel Lowis mix)
Jane Handcock - "90's Love" (The Realm remix)
Maurice J - "No Matter How Far"
Raja-Nee' - "Love In A Groove"
Diane Marsh - "Don't Rush It" (feat Mather - extended mix)
Candace Woodson - "All It Takes" (Rob Hardt mix)
Ernie & The Family McKone - "In The Thick Of It" (feat Valerie Etienne)
Sheree Brown - "Sorry 'Bout Bein' A Ghost" (Ghosted remix)
Full Flava - "Get Down Saturday Night" (feat Chantay Savage)
Jarrod Lawson - "Be The Change" (Michele Chiavarini remix)
Will Downing - "Say Yes"
Marlo Wells - "Loving You The Best I Can"
Marshella Muzic - "U & Eye"
Point Of Vu - "There's No One Like You"
BB Soul - "Is It You" (feat Cheri Maree)
Down To Earth - "Gimme Tonight"
Deborah Bond - "Time"
Yuma Hara & T-Groove - "Be Free" (T-Groove remix)
Viktoria Vennice - "By Myself"
Eric Roberson - "Lessons" (feat Anthony Hamilton, Raheem DeVaughn & Kevin Ross - remix)
Vince Broomfield - "You're My Everything"
MS1 Project - "Life's Celebration" (feat Rachell Crayton)
Played by: Dave Lee ZR
 in stock $12.44
What About Love
Cat: EXS 027. Rel: 10 Mar 22
 
Disco/Re-Edits
What About Love (3:10)
Got A Good Feeling (4:01)
Review: North Carolina outfit Brief Encounter have long been a cult band amongst funk, soul and disco collectors, leading to reissues of both of their albums (1977's Introducing... The Brief Encounter and 1981's We Want To Play). Here Expansion Records continues the trend of delving deep into their catalogue by offering a new edition of 1976 single 'What About Love'. The title track is undeniably excellent - a sweet, funky and attractive chunk of disco-era dancefloor soul just dripping with emotion. Over on the flip you'll find original B-side 'Get Right Down and Do It', a heavier slab of horn-toting disco-funk pleasure that boasts a seriously addictive bassline and some surprisingly surprising synthesizer flourishes.
Read more
 in stock $12.72
How Can I Go On Without You
Cat: EXS 028. Rel: 10 Mar 22
 
Soul
How Can I Go On Without You (3:39)
Your Love Is Like A Boomerang (3:29)
Review: Cicero 'Corey' Blake was a big name on the Chicago soul scene of the 60s. He himself actually hailed from Jackson, Mississippi and became most well known for the superb reissue 7" presented here. It was recorded in 1975 having been written by Phillip Mitchell and in the years since has become a real modern soul room classic that never fails to detonate any crowd all over the world. It will cost you upwards of a money for an original copy if you can find one and here it is pressed up with the original Sam Dees tune 'Your Love Is Like A Boomerang' on the flip. Essential soul for real heads.
Read more
Played by: Pete Haigh
 in stock $12.72
Waiting In Vain
Cat: EXS 029. Rel: 11 Mar 22
 
Soul
Waiting In Vain (3:24)
No Tricks (3:45)
Review: Chuck Jackson's 'Waiting In Vain' was actually written by Bob Marley who also released it first in 1997 with his band The Wailers. Soul talent Jackson though took the tune in a whole other direction with the help of some great baking singers and session musicians. The sax lines are glorious, the vocals lush and harmonic and the rhythm section as smooth as silk. Jackson's own voice adds the icing on the cake and on the flip 'No Tricks' pairs big stabs with smooth Phiily strings and another standout vocal performance.

Read more
 in stock $12.72
Never Had A Love
Cat: EXS 031. Rel: 15 Mar 22
 
Soul
Never Had A Love (3:19)
Listen (2:59)
Review: Expansion have been busy recently with a wealth of superb releases all dropping in relatively quick succession. This one comes from 70s and 80s Us soul family, Family Brown. They put out just one album in 1978 and a couple of singles with these two tunes now pressed onto 45rpm some of the best. On the a-side is the slow motion stepper 'Never Had A Love' which has pirouetting strings and male and female vocals playing off in seductive fashion. On the flip is the more groovy but just as melodically lush 'Listen.'
Read more
 in stock $9.19
Never Gonna Fall In Love Again (Like I Fell In Love With You)
Cat: 12DOS 1. Rel: 25 Nov 20
 
Disco/Re-Edits
Never Gonna Fall In Love Again (Like I Fell In Love With You) (feat Vanessa Haynes) (6:25)
Never Gonna Fall In Love Again (Like I Fell In Love With You) (Disco instrumental) (6:13)
Review: This record is a re-make of a Carmen Amez disco and boogie gem from 1983. The original goes for well over L200 and isn't even that good a pressing. This cover first saw the light of day as a 12" in September that was only acquired by certain DJs. It soon started trading for high prices as people wondered what the hell it was, who it was by, and whether it was a shifty bootleg. That's all resolved now as it gets a proper out with a freshly re-recorded version with strings, horns, bells, whistles and Vanessa Haynes on vocals. It's a lush bit of floor filling heart swelling disco, funk and soul gold with soaring strings to boot.
Read more
Tags: Soul Disco
 in stock $12.72
Soul Togetherness 2020: Fifteen Modern Soul Room Gems
VARIOUS
Cat: CDEXP 62. Rel: 30 Sep 20
 
Soul
Tower Of Power - "Addicted To You"
Carmichael Musiclover - "Pure Sweetness"
DW3 - "Never Gonna Stop"
Lou Draws - "Come Over"
Charlie Wilson - "Forever Valentine"
Will Downing - "Right Where You Are"
Super DB - "Kool Funk" (Chris Bangs extended remix)
JB Rose - "Back To Love"
Johnny Baker - "It's Your Night"
Randy Hall - "A Beautiful Dream"
Cool Million - "Keep On" (feat Matthew Winchester - Boogie Back mix)
The Weather Girls - "Stand Up" (Rob Hardt mix)
Sam Wills - "Undercover"
PrivatProjekt - "Don't Walk That Way" (feat Stefanie S - Chic A Delic Xtended)
Paprika Soul - "Standing Right Here"
Review: Although renowned for the quality of their soul and jazz-funk reissues, Expansion continues to champion contemporary soulful music - something the label has tried to do from the very start of its existence. For proof, check their annual Soul Togetherness compilations, which astonishingly have appeared every year for the last two decades. There's natural plenty of killer modern soul and 21st century R&B gems to be found on 2020's edition of the popular series, with highlights including the slick '80s soul revivalism of DW3's 'Never Gonna Stop', the smooth soulful house warmth of Will Downing's 'Right Where You Are', the early '80s boogie flex of Cool Million's 'Keep On', the sparking '70s disco heat of Privat Projekt's 'Don't Walk This Way' and the head-nodding positivity of Carmichael Musiclover's 'Pure Sweetness'.
Read more
 in stock $12.44
Soul Togetherness 2020: Fifteen Modern Soul Room Gems
VARIOUS
Cat: LPEXP 62. Rel: 05 Nov 20
 
Soul
Tower Of Power - "Addicted To You" (4:44)
Carmichael Musiclover - "Pure Sweetness" (4:25)
DW3 - "Never Gonna Stop" (3:16)
Lou Draws - "Come Over" (4:23)
Charlie Wilson - "Forever Valentine" (3:59)
Will Downing - "Right Where You Are" (4:07)
Super DB - "Kool Funk" (Chris Bangs extended remix) (5:44)
JB Rose - "Back To Love" (3:58)
Johnny Baker - "It's Your Night" (4:29)
Randy Hall - "A Beautiful Dream" (4:47)
Cool Million - "Keep On" (feat Matthew Winchester - Boogie Back remix) (3:53)
The Weather Girls - "Stand Up" (Rob Hardt mix) (3:44)
Sam Wills - "Undercover" (3:22)
PrivatProject - "Don't Walk That Way" (feat Stefanie S - Chic A Delic Xtended mix) (6:15)
Paprika Soul - "Standing Right Here" (5:11)
Review: For those who don't always pay as much attention as they should to the contemporary modern soul scene, Expansion's annual Soul Togetherness compilations are a godsend. There's naturally plenty to set the pulse racing on the 2020 edition, including a bunch of killer modern soul and 21st century ER&B gems that have never before appeared on wax. Highlights include the slick '80s soul revivalism of DW3's 'Never Gonna Stop', the smooth soulful house warmth of Will Downing's 'Right Where You Are', the early '80s boogie flex of Cool Million's 'Keep On', the sparking '70s disco heat of Privat Projekt's 'Don't Walk This Way' and the head-nodding positivity of Carmichael Musiclover's 'Pure Sweetness'.

Read more
 in stock $20.50
Why Would You Blow It
Cat: EXS 025. Rel: 27 Aug 21
 
Soul
Why Would You Blow It (2:47)
Why Did Our Love Go (2:30)
Played by: Marc Hype
 in stock $12.72
Items 1 to 50 of 99 on page 1 of 2
1  2  »
Cart subtotal: