Gunnar Geo Homdrum :: CD wantlist


	C D W A N T L I S T [Updated 02.10.2011] [If you by any chance have come across any of these albums on CD, - ]

		SOUL Recommended smooth and mellow soul CDs
		PHILLY SOUL Recommended Gamble & Huff CDs
		SALSOUL Recommended Salsoul Records CDs
		FUNK Recommended funk and disco CDs
		JAZZ/FUNK Recommended jazz/funk fusion CDs
		POP/SOUL Recommended blue-eyed soul CDs
		ELECTRONICA Recommended chill out electronica CDs
		WEST COAST Recommended west coast soft rock CDs

About this list...

Since the release of the Compact Disc in the mid 80's, I've constantly been replacing my most interesting old vinyl albums into CDs. The vinyl collection is now sold, but I still got some LPs that means a lot to me, - but I want them on CD!

Despite countless online searches - including some pretty obscure online stores, - the albums on the right seems to never have been re-issued on CD... anywhere!

One could of course argue that some of these titles are not among the respective artists overall best work, but they all bring back good funky memories to me, - and are therefore all classics... in my book that is :-)

So, - if you by any chance have come across some of these titles on CD, I would greatly appreciate any info on where to obtain them.

What's in it for me I hear you ask. Well, - other than bringing much happiness and musical joy into my life - you will certainly get credit and glory on this page. Thanks!

The Delphonics

A big round of applause for...

Hans Georg Maier in Germany for providing me with Philippe Wynne's 1980 release "Wynne Jammin'". Thanks a lot!

Thanks to Mathias D. in Stockholm, I've finally got the hard-to-get Jap. CD reissue

of "1980" by B.T. Express in my collection. He also provided me with Kashif's excellent 1983 debut album.

Michael H. in the US has provided me with what the doctor ordered; two mp3 injections of the 12" remix versions of "Always There" by Willie Bobo and "Pick Me Up, I'll Dance" by Melba Moore.

George T. in the US has provided me with a CD-R of the now deleted Jap. CD reissue of "Happy 'Bout The Whole Thing" by Dee Dee Sharp. Incl. her excellent version of Stan Vincent's "O-o-h Child".

Thanks to Rolf in Switzerland for the tip that EMI/Capitol Germany have reissued Tavares/Madam Butterfly on CD Aug. 04.

In the same series are Cold Fire/Too Cold and Mystic Merlin/Full Moon, together with several titles by Dayton, Sun and Brass Construction.

Thanks a lot to Francis in Belgium for sending me some much sought-after titles. Among them, Sisters Sledge hard-to-find CD "Love Somebody Today".

Thanks to Andrew in Scotland for providing a CD-R of Norma Jean Wright's 1978 album Norma Jean. Classic Chic production and hard to find on CD.

Also Lois Johnson's (Brothers Johnson) gospel/soul/funk solo effort Passage. Been looking for these two for ages. Thanks a lot!

Thanks to Gadzy in the US for providing me with mp3s made from CD of this long lost Heatwave album "Hot Property".

Thanks to Dominique in France for providing me with a copy of the hard-to-find Jap. CD of "For Those Who Love" by Perry & Sanlin.

Thanks to Sönke in Germany for the Jap. CD reissues "Love On Delivery" by The Reflections and "Hot Property" by Heatwave.

Also a pretty good vinyl rip-to-CD of Revelation's 1981 "Feel It".

...And last but not least, thanks a lot to my good friends Valdas Bytautas in Lithuania and Costantino Amici in Italy for continuously providing me with some ultra cool and rare grooves...

Anglo Saxon Brown: Songs for Evolution (Atlantic 1976) Produced by: Joe Jefferson and Charles Simmons Starting out as Ujima in 1972, they changed their name to Anglo Saxon Brown in 1976 and recorded one album on Atlantic. (In 1978 they changed name again to Silk and released Midnight Dancer in 1979.). I've got the album converted from vinyl to mp3 in very good quality, but I still would like a CD, preferably from original master.
Four Tops: Keeper of the Castle (ABC 1972) Produced by: Brian Potter, Dennis Lambert & Steve Barri Four Tops: At the Top (ABC 1978) Produced by: Norman Harris & Ron Tyson Lead singer Levi Stubbs of the Four Tops is one of my favourite soul vocalists! Keeper Of The Castle was actually reissued on CD the 80s in the Motown 2-on1 CD series together with the 1971 album Nature Planned It. The CD has been deleted and is now very hard to find. Can anyone provide me with a CD-R? At The Top is arguably not one of the Four Tops' classic releases, but if you're into the Philly/Salsoul sound, this is as good as it gets! Produced by "The Harris Machine" at Sigma Sound Studios in Philly, with Don Renaldo's Strings & Horns, and lead singer Levi Stubbs in excellent form. I've got both albums converted from vinyl to mp3 in quite good quality, but I still would like a CD, preferably from original master.
Hi-Tension: Hi-Tension (Island 1978) Produced by: Kofi Ayivor/Alex Sadkin Only and quite successful (in the UK anyway) album release from this British funk/disco group. Fave tracks: "Peace On Earth", "Autumn Love", "Unspoken", "British Hustle" and "Hi-Tension". I've got the album converted from vinyl to mp3 in very good quality, but I still would like a CD made from master. Universal Germany was planning several soul/funk re-issues and Hi-Tension was supposed to be among them. Nothing yet though...
Intruders: Energy Of Love (Philadelphia International 1974) Produced by: Gamble & Huff As the first group to score hits with the songwriting/production team of Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff, the Intruders played a major role in the rise of Philadelphia soul, but are sometimes lost in the shuffle amid better-known acts like the O'Jays or Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. Energy Of Love is their last effort for the PIR label, but nevertheless a great effort of classy Philly Soul. I've got the album converted from vinyl to mp3 in very good quality, but I still would like a CD, preferably from original master. It has actually been reissued on CD by Sony Japan, but I haven't been able to get my hands on one. A CD-R anyone?
Kinsman Dazz: Kinsman Dazz (20th Century 1978) Produced by: Tommy Vicari Combining two Cleveland funk outfits, Bell Telefunk and the Kinsman Grill house band, two albums were released on 20th Century. They took the name from the Kinsman Grill and added Dazz (Danceable Jazz), a word used by Brick in their hit Dusic. The rock-alike guitar opening on "Saturday Night" is just awesome! I've got the album converted from vinyl to CD in pretty good quality, but I still would like a CD, preferably from original master.
Kleeer: I Love To Dance (Atlantic 1978) Produced by: New York-based disco/funk group headed by drummer, arranger, songwriter, and vocalist Woody Cunningham. Originally named The Jam, but changed name to Pipeline in 1975. Now named Kleeer, they signed to Atlantic in 1979 and released their debut album I Love To Dance. Excellent disco/funk never released on CD (although 2 tracks are on the Very Best Of Kleeer). I've got the album in 192 kbps mp3 in what sounds to be ripped from CD but I have not been able to find the CD for sale anywhere. Anybody?
Main Ingredient: Bitter Sweet (RCA 1972) Main Ingredient: Rolling Down a Mountainside (RCA 1975) Main Ingredient: Music Maximus (RCA 1977) Produced by: Various Excellent smooth soul from Main Ingredient. Cuba Gooding - who replaced lead singer Don McPherson in 1972 - is one of my favourite smooth soul vocalists so I would like the complete back catalogue on CD! I've got "Afrodisiac" (1973), "Euphrates River (1974), "Shame On the World" (1975) and "I've Only Got Eyes For You" (1981) on CD but I want more! "Bitter Sweet" (1972) actually saw a limited CD reissue by BMG Japan some years ago, but has now been deleted. Can someone provide me with a CD-R?
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes: Now Is The Time (ABC 1977) Produced by: Harold Melvin After 4 successful albums on Gamble & Huff's PIR label, their lead vocalist Teddy Pendergrass left and Harold Melvin moved to ABC Records. Now Is The Tme was their second for the label and sounds like a part 2 of their classic PIR album Wake Up Everybody (1975). I've got the album converted from vinyl to mp3 in pretty good quality, but I still would like a CD, preferably from original master.
Danny Pearson: Barry White presents Mr. Danny Pearson (Unlimited Gold 1978) Produced by: Barry White Barry White produced teenager Danny Pearson's 1978 debut album, which has become a soft soul classic. White utilized the same studio band he used on his own million-selling hits as well as the talents of his friend, arranger Gene Page. The original vinyl are changing hands for $50,- while we wait for someone to reissue this on CD.
Revelation: Revelation (RSO 1975) Produced by: Norman Harris Revelation: Feel It (Handshake 1981) Produced by: Jimmy Simpson Originally from N.Y., most of their stuff was produced in Philly. Their self titled 1976 debut was produced by Norman Harris and his team and includes the classic mellow groover "We've Gotta Survive". Their 1981 effort Feel It is a bit more uptempo "feel good" disco/soul. A bit like early 80's Tavares with some Delegation thrown in. Feel It has been reissued on CD, but obviously from vinyl since the usual vinyl clicks and hiss has not been removed properly from some of the tracks. So, I'm still looking for CD from original master for both albums.
Tavares: Love Uprising (Capitol 1980) Produced by: Benjamin F. Wright Tavares' 11th album, the 1980 "Love Uprising" is pretty straight forward soul/disco and probably only for those who knows this from when it was first released. I've got the album converted from vinyl to mp3 in very good quality, but I would still like to have a CD, preferably from original master.
The Trammps: III (Atlantic 1977) The Trammps: The Whole World's Dancing (Atlantic 1979) Produced by: Ron Baker/Norman Harris/Earl Young The Trammps: Slipping Out (Atlantic 1981) Produced by: Mass Production The Trammps were making some excellent dance music years before disco became a dirty word and their 1976 offering "Where The Happy People Go" is truly a classic in my book since it was the album that really got me hooked on Black Music. (How appropriate that one of the tracks is entitled Hooked For Life :-) Their next, the 1977 "III" is not quite up to it's predecessor, but it's nevertheless well worth checking out for the excellent "The Night the Lights Went Out" and "Seasons for Girls", - one of the few Trammps ballads. ...and yes, I know both are on the "This Is Where..." compilation, but they have been edited down and I want full length album versions! The 1981 Slipping Out has a different sound having been produced by the group Mass Production and is probably only for those who knows this from when it was first released. I've got all albums converted from vinyl to mp3 in very good quality, but I still would like CDs, preferably from original master.
The Tymes: Turning Point (RCA 1976) Produced by: Billy Jackson Formed in Philadelphia in 1956 as The Latineers, they changed their name to The Tymes in 1960. In the 70s their long time producer, Billy Jackson, financed some sessions at Gamble & Huff's Sigma Sound studios in an attempt to get them on the PIR label. Gamble & Huff passed, but RCA signed them and 4 albums were released between 74-77. Their first single for the new label was "You Little Trustmaker", - an instant hit. Turning Point was their 3 release for RCA. A very good Philly sound album incl. the 2 great ballads "Youth Is Wasted On the Young" and "Savannah Sunny Sunday". I've got the album converted from vinyl to mp3 in pretty good quality, but I would still like to have a CD, preferably from original master.
The Voltage Brothers: s/t (Lifesong 1978) Produced by: Eugene McDaniels The first of just two albums released by the Voltage Brothers is really a lost gem. Excellent funk with a bit of jazz thrown in. Think Blackbyrds or Pleasure. I've got the album converted from vinyl to mp3 in pretty good quality, but I would still like to have a CD, preferably from original master.
Lenny Williams: Love Current (ABC 1979) Produced by: Frank Wilson After 3 albums between 1972 and 1974 as lead singer for Tower Of Power, Lenny then pursued a solo career on both Warner Bros. and Motown, before signing with ABC in 1977 for Choosing You (1977), Spark Of Love (1978) -- both reissued on CD in Japan -- and the excellent soul/disco offering Love Current (1979). All 3 produced by Frank Wilson. I've got the album converted from vinyl to mp3 in very good quality, but I would still like to have a CD, preferably from original master.

Wayne Henderson (ABC and Polydor) When trombone player Wayne Henderson quit The Crusaders in 1975, they lost a great deal of their originality. In 1977, Henderson released 'Big Daddy's Place', which contained the much sought after 'I'm Saying Forever' and 'Daddy Bug'. 1978 bought 'Living On A Dream' containing 'Hot Stuff' followed in 1979 by 'Emphasized' which contained the popular vocal track 'Dancing Love Affair'. During this period Henderson also recorded two duet albums with Roy Ayers. He also launched his At Home Productions label and went on to feature the artists L.A. Boppers, David Oliver, Ronnie Laws, Bobby Lyle, Side Effect, Pleasure, Gabor Szabo, Arthur Adams, Michael White, Hilary, Smoke, Chico Hamilton, Ramsey Lewis, Allspice and Narada Michael Walden. A "Best Of" double CD set containing tracks from Big Daddy's Place, Living On a Dream, Emphasized plus his two collaborations with Roy Ayers would be great!
Asha Puthli (CBS) Born and raised in Bombay and being describes as Raga meets Aretha Franklin, she released 3 albums on CBS between 1973 and 1976 [Asha Puthli 1973, She Loves to Hear the Music 1975 and The Devil is Loose 1976]which are all e a great mix of pop, soul, funk and disco. The Devil Is Loose, was hailed as an instant classic by the New York Times. Thom Jurek of allmusic.com praises the psychedelic glam record as "a masterpiece of snakey, spaced-out soul and pre-mainstream disco." Asha's sensual, Eastern-influenced cooing over bass-driven grooves on "Flying Fish" and "Space Talk" provided the blueprint for spacey disco hits like "I Feel Love" and "Love To Love You Baby", and they provided the template for future disco and femme pop hits by Blondie, Ofra Haza, Kylie Minogue and others. A compilation only containing tracks from her CBS period would have been great!
Shotgun (MCA) Sounding a bit like Cameo of that time, Detroit funk outfit Shotgun released 6 albums between 1977 and 1982. Their 5th - "Kingdom Come" - is in my opinion their overall best and the main reason why I'm looking for Shotgun. A compilation would be much appreciated though. (Not to be confused with Rockabilly band by the same name :-) Albums: Shotgun (1977), Good, Bad and Funky (1978), Shotgun III (1979), Shotgun IV (1980), Kingdom Come (1981), Ladies Choice (1982) (Avail. from Amazon)