Category Archives: Record Labels

The Janice Lakers Quintet

“He Loves You”/”Shaker Song”

Label: Super Disco Edits Records / Brushed Up
Catalogue Number: SDE71
Release Date: March 2025
Format: 7′ Vinyl

Recorded in 1979 this demo by The Janice Lakers Quintet was just i guess 5 people having FUN! The Quintet consisted of Janice Lakers – vocals; Dick Cady – piano; Mike Edwards – woodwinds; Larry Turner – bass; Fred Taylor – drums.

They chose to do two covers versions, the first being Seawind’s now classic Jazz Dance Rare Groove track “He Loves You”. The group give it a much different feel where its not quite as funky as the original but with the whisking Fred Taylors drums and Larry’s Bass it floats along like a Seagull riding a thermal without a care in the world. Mid way into the song Mike Edawards and Dick Cady kick the song into gear with some accomplished Clarinet and Piano playing.

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Johnny Adams “It’s You Baby, It’s You” / “Think About You (S4R45)

Kim Tolliver “Can’t Get Into You” / “The Show Must Go On” (S4R46)

Johnny Adams
New Orleans has always spawned a potpourri of musical styles. Native Johnny Adams, fondly nicknamed “The Tan Canary” due to his multi-octave range, epitomised the soul/blues ballad genre. However, he is probably best remembered for his late 1960s country-oriented hits “Release Me” and “Reconsider Me”, the latter of which demonstrated his stratospheric falsetto.

Adams’ recording career commenced a decade earlier on Joe Ruffino’s Ric set-up, for which he released several 45s including “A Losing Battle”, a Top 30 R&B chart entry. It culminated with a series of excellent Rounder albums in the 1980s and 1990s, including the much-acclaimed One Foot In The Blues.

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PHYREWORK

Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZPLP06
Release Date: 28th February 2025
Format: LP Vinyl

Texas jazz, funk and soul group PHYREWORK were signed to Mercury Records in 1978 releasing an acclaimed self titled album. They measure up to the bands that inspired them: Sly and the Family Stone, Earth Wind & Fire, Tower of Power – to name a few.

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Julian Jonah Featuring Robbie Love

“Let’s Not Say Goodnight” / “Just Can Wait”

Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZP-109
Release Date: 31st January 2025
Format: 7’ Vinyl

Excited to announce Julian Jonah’s JULIAN JONAH’s latest creations, Let’s Not Say Goodnight”and “Just Can’t Wait “We are blessed to feature American powerhouse singer – the truly fabulous Robbie Love (daughter of the late great Mary Love).

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OPAZ 

“To Be Loved” / “Holding You Tight” 

Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZP107
Release Date: October 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl

zipho Soul Records are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Ray Hayden’s OPAZ. To Be Loved reawakens the soulful sounds of the 70s with a classic rare groove revival. This gem of a tune promises to transport listeners back to an era where music was defined by deep grooves, rich instrumentation and soulful vocals. 

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Xxception To The Rule 

“The Sweeter The Juice” / “Angel In Disguise”


Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZP-106
Release Date: Friday 11th October 2024 
Format:  7’ Vinyl

Daxwood Records out of North Carolina owned by music maestro Doyle Wood have recorded some real gems over the years. From the Daxwood Studios, Izipho Soul Records are proud to present Xxception To The Rule, a female duo consisting of Vanessia Mathis Holland and Daniela Curry. 

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Marshall & Jones / Herbie Ross


“Sometime Maybe” / Don’t Try To Change Me”

Label: North Broad St. Records
Catalogue Number: NBS0010BL
Release Date: Thursday 19th September 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl

We finally made it to NBS0010BL. and what a release two wonderful unissued tracks from our Detroit renaissance series the masters of both tracks came back sounding  amazing.

Release date  Thursday 19th September limited edition 1/50 white promos  one per customer of the promos  only , and its as always  first come first bags a copy, these tend to go in min so be on it please, issues sold at same time. on the site www.northbroadst.co.uk

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Black Girl Singer LM

“I Do Love You” / “Heart Of Hearts”

Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZP103
Release Date: Friday 30th August 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl

Black Girl Singer LM formerly known as Lillie Nicole McCloud is a singer of exceptional ability. Having had a sparkling career with a discography spanning seven albums. Worth noting that in 1986 as Nicole, she had the smash hit ‘New York Eyes’ – a duet with the late great Timmy Thomas. Her musical collaborations include Melissa Morgan, Keith Sweat, Angie Stone to name just a few!

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The Ellis Hall Group

“Music, Sweet Music” / “Forward Motion”

Label: Ellis Hall Records
Catalogue Number: SDE69
Release Date: September 2024
Format: 7’Vinyl

Welcome to our second release by the Talented Ellis Hall Jr and his band out of Boston from 1978. The group caught our attention a few years ago when we spotted a lengthy performance they did for a show called “Night Shift”. These two songs the summer “Music , Sweet Music” and “Forward Motion” didn’t make that tv show reel but we dug deep to get these cuts out for you. 

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Bridge 


“Crying For Love” /“Listen”

Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZP104 
Release Date: Friday 26th July 2024  
Format:  7’ Vinyl

Paul Tillman Smith is a significant figure within in the music community of Oakland/Berkeley, California. His connections and collaborations read like a who’s who of famous musicians.

As leader of 70s Buddah Records group ‘Vitamin E’ and then onto ‘Bridge’, the subsequent band cut an album in 1981 for the CBS distributed Bang label that never saw the light of day. It was released by First Experience Records as a double LP and CD in 1999 and is recognised as being one of the finest unreleased discoveries within its genre.

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Erica Falls & Vintage Soul “Up” / “Making Of Love”

“Up” / “Making Of Love”

Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZP105 
Release Date: Friday 10th May 2024  
Format:  7’ Vinyl

UP by New Orleans songstress Erica Falls is considered by discerning real soul heads to be one of the finest soul tracks from last year.
From the intro and opening line ‘Baby take me for a ride on your magic carpet. 747 glide through the clouds, baby be my pilot….’ you just know UP is going to be special. The incredible soulful vocals ascend in harmony until reaching the apex, and if you don’t want to come down, simply play it again – It’s ‘classic in the making’ tag ensures freshness upon multiple listens!

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Lawrence Beamen

“Thinking Of You” / “Been A Long Time”

Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZP100 
Release Date: 8th March 2024  
Format:  7’ Vinyl

Izipho Soul Records are incredibly proud to announce our 100th 7” vinyl single!

The unsurpassable bass-baritone voice of Lawrence Beamen originally recorded Think Of You in 2008. After years of pleas for a vinyl release; it’s finally here and sounding fresher than ever. The 7 remix has added a magic touch and beefed up this classic even further!

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Lady Lois Snead

“I Found Out” / “Until We Learn”

Label: Divine Chords Recordings
Catalogue Number: DCR001
Release Date: Expected 1st March 2024
Format: 7′ Vinyl

Divine Who are thrilled to announce an exciting collaborative release with the legendary gospel artist, Lady Lois Snead for the brand new year!
We’re launching 2024 with this back-to-back double sided slice of audio dynamite, available on collectable, limited edition 7” single. It’s primed and packed tight with goodness to spiritualize your club session for the more discerning dance floors around the globe.

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THE STAPLES

“Take This Love Of Mine” / “Precious, Precious”

Label: Soul4Real Records
Catalogue Number: S4R34
Release Date: 1st March 2024  
Format: 7’ Vinyl

With the collapse of Stax Records, The Staple Singers signed with Warner Bros in 1975, leading to a brief and fruitful collaboration with Curtis Mayfield. Their first work, the OST ‘Let´s Do It Again’, became the Staples’ all-time best seller. Such was the success that the major decided that Mayfield would also produce their next work, ‘Pass It On’, in 1976.

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