The S.O.S. Band - S.O.S. (Expanded Japan Edition) [FLAC CD] 1982

Artist: The S.O.S. Band
Title Of Album: S.O.S. III (Expanded Japan Edition)
Year Of Release: 1982
Label: Solid Records Japan Edition
Genre: Funk, Soul
Total Time: 73:05
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 535 MB

Tracklisting:

01. Can't Get Enough 5:45
02. High Hopes** 6:29
03. Have It Your Way 5:05
04. Your Love (It's The One For Me) 5:14
05. Good & Plenty 4:29
06. Looking For You 4:29
07. These Are The Things 4:47
08. You Shake Me Up* 4:01
09. Groovin' (That's What We're Doin')** 4:26

Bonus:

10. High Hopes (Edit) 5:30
11. Good & Plenty (7'' Version) 3:56
12. Good & Plenty (12'' Version) 5:29
13. Groovin' (That's What We're Doin') (Special Version) 5:31
14. Your Love (It's The One For Me) (U.S. 12'' Version) 6:14 

 

Alicia Myers ‎- I Appreciate (Japan Edition) [FLAC CD] 1984

Artist: Alicia Myers
Title Of Album: I Appreciate (Japan Edition)
Year Of Release: 1984
Label: Geffen Records Japan Edition
Genre: Funk, Soul
Total Time: 36:05
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 412 MB

Tracklisting:

01. You Get The Best From Me (Say, Say, Say)*** 8:00
02. Appreciation 5:00
03. Say That 4:17
04. My Guy 4:06
05. Just Can't Stay Away 5:30
06. Just Praying 4:54
07. Don't Do Me This Way 4:10

Arguably one of the most famous voices.  The former lead singer and backing vocalist for the group "One Way" Alicia brings it home on track number 1.  This CD received mass applause during the heat of the 1980's soul, boogie and funk scene. 

Curtis Hairston ‎- Curtis Hairston (Expanded Edition) [FLAC CD] 1986 R.I.P.

Artist: Curtis Hairston
Title Of Album: Curtis Hairston (Expanded Edition)
Year Of Release: 1986
Label: SoulMusic Records UK
Genre: Funk, Soul, Electronic
Total Time: 78:59
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 344 MB

Tracklisting:

01. Chillin' Out 5:55
02. Let's Make Love Tonight 5:32
03. (You're My) Shining Star 5:48
04. Hold On (For Me) 6:36
05. All We Have Is Love 4:46
06. Take Charge 4:31
07. The Morning After** 5:09
08. Let Me Change Your Mind 4:53

 

 

 

Bonus:

09. Chillin' Out (Vocal Remix) 7:32
10. Let's Make Love Tonight (Extended Remix) 8:36
11. (You're My) Shining Star (Vocal Extended Version) 5:14
12. Take Charge (Extended Remix) 5:55
13. The Morning After (Extended Remix)** 6:46 

For all in the know, Mr. Hairston sang lead for the spectacular New York City group B.B & Q = Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens Band.  The splendour of his voice is heard running rampant on track 13.  He's also famous for other tracks such as; "I Want You All Tonight" 1983 & "I Want Your Lovin' (Just A Little Bit)" 1985.

Stephanie Mills - Home [FLAC CD] 1989

Artist: Stephanie Mills
Title Of Album: Home
Year Of Release: 1989
Label: MCA Records US
Genre: Funk, Soul
Total Time: 68:59
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 244 MB

Tracklisting:

01. Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)* 5:27
02. Real Love 6:47
03. Home 5:25
04. So Good, So Right 6:03
05. Comfort Of A Man 5:49
06. I Come To You 4:30
07. Good Girl Gone Bad 4:46
08. Ain't No Cookin' 5:08
09. Fast Talk 5:07
10. Love Hasn't Been Easy On Me 4:43
11. I'm More Than A Women 5:28
12. Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)* 9:22

 

I've heard many Stephanie Mills material, but couldn't help share the long extended version of Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel).

Precious Wilson - Precious Wilson (Japan Edition) [FLAC CD] 1986

Artist: Precious Wilson
Title Of Album: Precious Wilson (Japan Edition)
Year Of Release: 1986
Label: Avex Trax
Genre: Electronic, Pop, Disco, Funk, Synth-pop
Total Time: 51:33
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 403 MB

Tracklisting:

01. I'll Be Your Friend 5:27
02. Love Can't Wait 4:50
03. She Don't Really Wanna Know 4:18
04. The Letter 3:40
05. Nice Girl's Don't Last 4:50
06. State Of Relations 3:45
07. The Jewel Of The Nile (From The Soundtrack "The Jewel Of The Nile") 5:25
08. New Moon In The Summer 4:40
09. Don't Take Away 4:08

Bonus:

10. I'll Be Your Friend (Alternative Mix) 5:16

Rockie Robbins - Rockie Robbins (Japan Edition) [FLAC CD] 1979

Artist: Rockie Robbins
Title Of Album: Rockie Robbins (Japan Edition)
Year Of Release: 1979
Label: A&M Records Ltd
Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco
Total Time: 41:29
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 430 MB

Tracklisting:

01. I Can Hardly Wait 3:27
02. If I Ever Loose You 4:20
03. Funk Street* 4:14
04. When I Think Of You 4:30
05. I Love Only You 4:00
06. Don't Deny Me 4:25
07. Be Ever Wonderful 5:56
08. Sho' Is Bad 5:20
09. Miss Dynamite 5:12

One of my favorite CD's.

The Blackbyrds - Better Days [FLAC CD] 1980

Artist: The Blackbyrds
Title Of Album: Better Days
Year Of Release: 1980
Label: Ace Records Ltd
Genre: Funk, Soul, Boogie, Disco
Total Time: 38:79
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 490 MB

Tracklisting:

01. Dancin' Dancin' 3:30
02. Loneliness For Your Love 4:10
03. Better Days* 3:15
04. Do It Girl 4:55
05. Without Your Love 3:31
06. Do You Wanna Dance? 4:08
07. Love Don't Strike Twice** 3:51
08. What's On Your Mind 4:04
09. Don't Know What To Say 4:08
10. What We Have Is Right 3:51

Rockie Robbins - Rockie Robbins [FLAC CD] 1985

Artist: Rockie Robbins
Title Of Album: Rockie Robbins
Year Of Release: 1985
Label: Funk Records
Genre: Funk, Soul, Electronic
Total Time: 59:79
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 391 MB

Tracklisting:

01. I've Got Your Number* 4:21
02. Goodbyes Don't Last Forever 5:11
03. Stay With Me 5:00
04. Work For Love 4:11
05. Caught In The Act* 3:50
06. I Found Love 4:03
07. We Belong Together 4:47
08. You Finally Found The One 4:13
09. An Act Of Love 3:46
10. Time To Think 4:43
11. Look Before You Leap 3:50
12. Hang Tough 3:58

I like this CD.  The project would've benefited from the 12'' version of "Work For Love". Instead we have to make do.

Scott White - Success... Never Ends [FLAC CD] 1988

Artist: Scott White
Title Of Album: Success... Never Ends
Year Of Release: 1988
Label: PTG Vinyl Masterpiece
Genre: Funk, Soul, Boogie
Total Time: 41:16
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 390 MB

Tracklisting:

01. Hypnotized 4:15
02. Never Ends Duncan 5:05
03. Love Emergency 5:00
04. Success 4:26
05. I Don't Understand It* 4:39
06. Friends 3:42
07. Time Has A Hold On Love 4:22
08. Let Me Be 4:50
09. Been Gone Too Long 5:26

Starpoint - It's All Yours [FLAC CD] 1984 R.I.P.

Artist: Starpoint
Title Of Album: It's All Yours
Year Of Release: 1984
Label: Wounded Bird Records
Genre: Funk, Soul
Total Time: 40:16
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 220 MB

Tracklisting:

01. It's All Yours* 4:53
02. Am I Still The One* 5:16
03. Satisfy Me Lover* 4:58
04. Send Me A Letter 4:59
05. Breakout 4:50
06. This Is So Right 4:40
07. Use Me 4:55
08. Always On My Mind 4:23

Rene Diggs (center) is the group lead singer.  Rene has one of the finest voices in the business.  "Bring Your Sweet Lovin' Back" (which I'll be uploading soon..) will accomplish this statement.  Nevertheless this is a really good project by the Philip's brothers, yes brothers..

R.I.P. my dear sister.

Change - Sharing Your Love (Expanded Edition) [FLAC CD] 1982

Artist: Change
Title Of Album: Sharing Your Love (Expanded Edition)
Year Of Release: 1982
Label: BBR
Genre: Funk, Soul
Total Time: 78:16
Quality: FLAC Hi Res 24Bit (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 1.3 GB

Tracklisting:

01. The Very Best In You* 5:42
02. Hard Times (It's Gonna Be Alright) 5:21
03. Oh What A Night 5:28
04. Promise Your Love** 4:28
05. Everything And More 4:21
06. Sharing Your Love* 6:02
07. Take You To Heaven 5:26
08. Keep On It 5:37
09. You're My Number 1 4:20
10. You're My Girl* 4:08

 

Bonus:

11. The Very Best In You (Single Version) 4:11
12. Hard Times (It's Gonna Be Alright) (Single Version) 3:52
13. Sharing Your Love (Single Version) 4:01
14. Oh What A Night (Extended Version) 7:26
15. The Very Best In You (Extended Version) 6:56

James Robinson (co-lead singer) disguising the cool sun glasses left the group to pursue a solo career.  

When you hear tracks such as "The Very Best In You" and "Stop For Love" it only stops to heighten the appreciation this talented performer and group should be awarded. 

 

The extended version of 'The Very Best You' is excellent and found only on the expanded BBR version to date.

 

I attended a concert in ****** ******, 1984 and remained spellbound today.

Ray Obiedo - Sweet Summer Days [FLAC CD] 1997

Artist: Ray Obiedo
Title Of Album: Sweet Summer Days
Year Of Release: 1997
Label: Windham Hill Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Latin, Smooth Jazz, Soul,
Total Time: 57:10
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 360 MB

Tracklisting:

01. Casserra 5:37
02. Blue Cactus 6:19
03. Sweet Summer Days* 4:56
04. Cha La Island 5:30
05. Juliet 5:47
06. Current State 4:55
07. Macondo 6:20
08. What In The World 6:01
09. Coco 5:36
10. One Wish 3:56

Lew Kirton ‎- Talk To Me (Japan Edition) [FLAC CD] 1983

Artist: Lew Kirton
Title Of Album: Talk To Me (Japan Edition)
Year Of Release: 1983
Label: P-Vine
Genre: Funk, Soul
Total Time: 36:28
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 262 MB

Tracklisting:

01. Talk To Me 4:09
02. I Can't Live Without You** 3:56
03. Don't Give Up On Your Dream (Hang On In There) 4:46
04. Always Will 5:01
05. Just Can't Get Enough 4:22
06. Hooked On You* 4:36
07. Got To Find Somebody To Love 5:02
08. Here's My Love (Come And Get It) 4:11

VA - FTG Presents The Vaults (Volume One) [FLAC CD] 2016

Artist: VA
Title Of Album: FTG Presents The Vaults (Vol. 1)
Year Of Release: 2016
Label: FTG
Genre: Funk, Soul, Electronic, Disco, Synth-pop
Total Time: 2:28:49
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 1.40 GB

Tracklisting CD1:

01. The Modulations - I Can't Fight Your Love (7'' Version) 4:21
02. Brick - Dazz (Dazz Disco Mix) 5:41
03. Chocolate Milk - Grand Theft (7'' Version) 3:37
04. Odyssey - Native New Yorker (12'' Disco Version) 5:39
05. Norman Connors - Once I've Been There (7'' Version) 3:42
06. GQ - Disco Nights (12'' Version) 8:52
07. The McCrays - You (Album Version) 4:33
08. Brick - Dusic (Long Version) 5:45
09. Black Ivory - Mainline (Album Version) 7:03
10. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - It's Time To Party Now (12'' Version) 6:54
11. Herbie Hancock - You Bet Your Love (Special Disco Version) 8:14
12. Norman Connors - Take It To The Limit (12'' Version) 4:21
13. GQ - Boogie Oogie Oogie (12'' Version) 6:15
14. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - All I The Way You Get Down (Remix) 4:43

Tracklisting CD2:

01. Herbie Hancock - Stars In Your Eyes (Special Disco Remix) 11:19
02. Earth, Wind & Fire - I've Had Enough (7'' Version) 3:53
03. Keni Burke - Risin' To The Top (7'' Version) 3:45
04. Tom Browne - Bye Jones (Extended Version) 5:34
05. Kashif - I just Got To Have You (Lover Turn Me On) (Single Version) 4:52
06. Angela Clemmons - Give Me Just A Little More Time (12'' Version) 7:44
07. Peter Brown - (Love Is Just The Game (John "Jelly Bean" Benitez Mix) 7:03
08. George Duke - Reach Out (12'' Version) 6:55
09. Cheryl Lynn - Encore (Extended Version) 8:23
10. Juicy - Sugar Free (Deo Super Dance Mix) 6:52
11. Peter Brown - They Only Come Out At Night (12'' Mix) 6:34
12. Johnny Kemp (Dub Version) 5:35

Tracklisting CD3: 

01. Billy Griffin - Hold Me Tighter In The Rain (7'' Version) 4:01
02. Stanley Clarke - Heaven Sent (12'' Version) 6:04
03. Mtume - Juicy Fruit (Vocal Version) 6:01
04. Tease - Firestarter (Album Version) 5:38
05. Champaign - Try Again (Album Version) 3:49
06. Jermaine Jackson - Do What You Do (12'' Remix Version) 5:49
07. Skool Boyz - Before You Go (Album Version) 4:17
08. Glenn Jones - Giving Myself To You (Extended East Coast Version) 6:38
09. Mtume - You, Me & He (Polygamy Mix) 6:04
10. Surface - Happy (Extended Version) 5:11
11. James "D Train" Williams - Oh How I Love You Girl (12'' Version) 6:36
12. Johnny Kemp (7'' Version) 4:21
13. Glenn Jones - Stay (Edited Version) 4:10
14. Regina Belle - Show Me The Way (Extended Version) 5:33
15. Isley Jasper Isley - Caravan Of Love (Single Version) 4:28