Released late last year, Teddy Mike's third album nods to a broad spectrum of influences, channeling the likes of 80s funk legends Aurra on some tracks, independent Soul, Gospel, and Boogie-Rap on others, with a steamy return trip to Brazil also in the mix. Arriving on Teddy's own label and imported exclusively by Per Tutti, Slip Away will do just that if you don't bag one of the few copies to hit our shores. Media Condition: Mint (M) Sleeve Condition: M (M) - brand new item in shrink

Nona Hendryx made her mark as a member of Labelle, the all-female vocal group alongside Patti LaBelle and Sarah Dash. When her solo debut struggled to stand out amid the flood of Disco records released in 1977, she pivoted to a series of left field collaborations that shaped her signature unpredictable style. One such project,  The Cage , saw her team up with former Visage members on the London-based—but distinctly NYC-inspired—label Metropolis, resulting in the powerhouse Jazz-Funk B-side  The Slammer . Thanks to a tip from the  Post-Punk Monk , I discovered that the title track is actually a cover of T-Connection's Disco chart topper from... you guessed it... 1977! Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) Sleeve Condition: Fair (F) - some moisture damage

A few years back I ordered a dozen records from a seller in NYC sight unseen. This wasn't unusual, however an extra layer of mystery surrounded this purchase. Not only were most titles unknown to me, many were still in their shrink wrap after 30 or more years. The prospect of sealed records frozen in time along with a few particles of 1980s oxygen is a thrilling one, but it can also make warped discs, pressing defects and the like more difficult to spot. Along with a healthy dose of optimism, it can pay to practice being disappointed.  As I opened each audial time capsule, one record stood out. A blue sticker with the record label Blue Earth  struck me with its unique Letraset-style logo. I had seen this typeface on records before, namely William C. Brown's excellent Come On And Go With Me  (1982) and some early Ultimate Breaks and Beats titles, which I imagine gave it a sense of familiarity. Herbie Pabst  was credited as artist, co-writer and co-producer, 1986 the year...

Described by pundits as "R.E.M. but with less vocals and more guitar", this lost treasure from Indie Rock / Jangle Pop group The Connells contains 3 x A4 promotional printouts showcasing the aspiring South Carolinians in 1987 (they are still going strong today!). Pristine copy salvaged from the proverbial wonderland of US dead stock. Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Sure Shot was one of two Tracy Weber tunes released in 1981 and featured a who’s who of NYC talent. Mixed by Paradise Garage resident DJ Larry Levan and produced by Eric Matthew and Gary Turnier (both of Disco garage band Gary’s Gang), the project saw various pressings across several indie labels throughout the 1980s. This particular version is an instrumental mix and appears on the B side of the synthy One Step at a Time . Sadly, Weber herself never got to see the record’s release: she was killed in a shooting early 1981. Matthew went on to produce a number of influential projects for some of New York’s best dance labels including Prelude, Profile and his own short-lived Radar Records. Sealed copy, frozen in time. Media Condition: Mint (M) Sleeve Condition: Mint (M) *SOLD*

This was a single from Ferry’s sixth solo album and emblematic of the post-New Wave, “Sophisiti-pop” that was coming out of Britain at the time. Lavish production and the sonic purity that was being achieved by mid-80s digital recordings have left this record sounding fresh by today's standards. 2013 saw a slew of remixes and edits by the likes of Greg Wilson, Idjut Boys and Todd Terje due to it’s Balearicability but the original is still just so, so good. Beautiful 12" promo copy, in superb condition from the US. Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Garrett's Crew was the brainchild of James L. Garrett, which saw releases on the HGEI, Clockwork, and Prelude labels respectively. With big synths and a frightening amount of vocoder (quite frankly), Nasty Rock is a wild timestamp from the crossover era between Disco and Hip-Hop. Along with some 190 YouTube commenters who recall this song melting their local roller skating rink in '83-'84, it has retained its street credit with the Poppers, Wavers, and Boogaloos as one of the nastiest Electro tunes of all time. Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) Sleeve Condition: Generic

Sylvia Hutton had an established presence by 1981 when she recorded the crossover single Drifter . With a distinctively wistful sound (dubbed "Prairie Disco" by her producer Tom Collins) the song roamed the Country charts for several months, managing to rustle the #1 spot for a single week. Sylvia's Country roots and Pop appeal offer parallels to the likes of Dolly or Taylor Swift, with one reductionist source describing this song as about "a girl left with feelings for a drifting cowboy". We think it's a bit more special than that, and Disco lovers with feelings for drifting BPMs will likely agree. Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) Sleeve Condition: Generic

Prolific Reggae artist John Holt’s first recording of this song was in 1970 as a flip of The Temptations’ I Want a Love I Can See (1963). He's revisited it numerous times and in 1990 it got the Lovers Rock treatment, performed in Holt’s signature laid-back, romantic style. After slipping through the supply chain cracks for more than 3 decades, this near perfect copy has landed in our hands and we gladly share it with you today. Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)

Hairston’s run for stardom began with his signing to Pretty Pearl Records (a venture run by an old school friend) at 21 years old. After two moderately successful singles on the label this is the track that blew things open, particularly in the UK where it sold well throughout 1985. That same year he did vocals on B. B. & Q. Band’s Genie LP and began work on his only solo album, the self-titled Curtis Hairston (1986). But for us, I Want Your Lovin’ is maybe the most complete snapshot of Hairston’s unique voice and super underrated vibe. Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) Sleeve Condition: Generic *SOLD*