Gunnar Homdrum :: CD wantlist


	C D W A N T L I S T [Updated 07.08.2008] [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 Compact Disc!

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 - once again - you will certainly get credit and glory on this page. Thanks!

The Trammps: III

A big round of applause for...

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

Michael Hood in the US has provided me with what the doctor ordered: a 12 inch remix mp3 injection of both "Always There" by Willie Bobo "Pick Me Up, I'll Dance" by Melba Moore. Thanks!!

The classic 1981 album "You're The Best" by Keni Burke has finally been reissued on CD in Japan. A K2 24 bit remastering no less!

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

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

George Tannehill 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 George!

Thanks to Rolf von Reding, 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 Depuydt in Belgium for sending me some much sought-after titles. Among them, Sisters Sledge hard-to-find CD "Love Somebody Today". Great!

Thanks to Andrew Colley in Scotland for providing a CD-R of Norma Jean Wright's 1978 album Norma Jean. Classic Chic production and very 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 a lot to Steve in the US for providing me with excellent quality wave files remastered from vinyl of Main Ingredient's "Bitter Sweet", "Music Maximus" and "Rolling Down A Mountainside". Be sure to check out Steve's many remastered rare soul groove's on imeem.

...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 - 1976 Label: Atlantic 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.
Brick: Stoneheart - 1979 Label: Bang Produced by: Bill Schnee Led by the flute-playing Jimmi Brown, Brick "created" the so-called Dazz sound [Danceable Jazz] also adapted by Kinsman Dazz, which later became The Dazz Band. The 1979 Stoneheart album is probably just for hard-core fans, but like most of the releases on this page, it brings back good funky memories :-) 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: At the Top - 1978 Produced by: Norman Harris & Ron Tyson Label: ABC 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, this is the Tops' only release on ABC Records.
Heatwave: Hot Property - 1978 Label: Epic Produced by: Phil Ramone An underrated album that I have been looking for for ages! Ultra strong production and horn & voice arrangements. Including songs written by then Heatwave member Rod Temperton, who later teamed up with Quincy Jones writing songs for Michael Jackson and Brothers Johnson among others. 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. The equally excellent 1981 Candles is finally reissued on CD and available from UK Funky Town Grooves.
Hi-Tension: Hi-Tension - 1978 Label: Island 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...
Kinsman Dazz: Kinsman Dazz - 1978 Produced by: Tommy Vicari Label: 20th Century 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 - 1979 Produced by: Label: Atlantic 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 converted from vinyl to mp3 in pretty good quality, but I still would like a CD, preferably from original master.
Main Ingredient: Bitter Sweet - 1972 Main Ingredient: Rolling Down a Mountainside - 1975 Main Ingredient: Music Maximus - 1977 Main Ingredient: Ready For Love - 1980 Label: RCA Produced by: Various Excellent smooth soul from MAin Ingredient. Cuba Gooding - who replaced lead singer Don McPherson in 1972 - is one of my all time favourite smooth soul vocalists! 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 in Japan some years ago (BMG Japan), but has now been deleted. Can someone provide me with a CD-R?
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes: Now Is The Time - 1977 Label: ABC 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 - 1978 Label: Unlimited Gold/CBS 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.
Perry & Sanlin: For Those Who Love - 1980 Label: Capitol/Toshiba EMI Japan Produced by: Charles Jackson & Dr. Cecil Hale Phil Perry & Kevin Sanlin started out in the late 60's as The Montclairs before they moved to L.A. in the late 70's and did background vocal sessions on many David Foster productions. "For Those Who Love" was the first of 2 releases as a duo. Great soul with a touch of WestCoast/AOR. This album saw limited release on CD in Japan in 2001 but is now deleted. Can anybody provide me with a CD-R?
Reflections: Love On Delivery - 1975 Label: Capitol Produced by: J.R. Bailey N.Y. vocal group that used to do background vocals for Melba More. A rare groove album produced by J.R. Bailey and Larkin Arnold that should have done far better back in the day. Contains the excellent mellow groover "She's My Summer Breeze". 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.
Revelation: Revelation - 1975 Label: RSO Produced by: Norman Harris Revelation: Feel It - 1981 Label: Handshake Produced by: 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 album Feel It sounds a bit like late 70's Tavares with a bit Delegation thrown in. I've got both albums converted from vinyl to mp3 in pretty good quality, but I still would like CDs, preferably from original master.
Tavares: Love Uprising - 1980 Produced by: Benjamin F. Wright Label: Capitol Tavares' 11th album, the 1980 "Love Uprising" is pretty straight forward R&B/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 - 1977 The Trammps: The Whole World's Dancing - 1979 Produced by: Ron Baker/Norman Harris/Earl Young The Trammps: Slipping Out - 1981 Produced by: Mass Production Label: Atlantic 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 - 1976 Produced by: Billy Jackson Label: RCA 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.
Various Artists: DJ Pippi Presents Undiscovered Ibiza vol. 5 and 6 - 2004/05 Compiled by: DJ Pippi Label: Undiscovered Recordings One of the best Chill Out series around, but I have a really hard time getting hold of volume 5 (double disc) and volume 6. All compiled by Italian born DJ Pippi, - top Ibiza DJ since the late 70's. Volume 3 contains a superb version of the Floaters classic soul ballad "Float On" by Mystic Diversions.
Lenny Williams: Love Current - 1979 Produced by: Frank Wilson Label: ABC/MCA 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.

C O M P I L A T I O N S I W O U L D L I K E T O H A V E . . .
Wayne Henderson Label: ABC and Polydor When trombone pplayer 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!
L.A. Boppers Label: Fantasy, Mercury Produced by: Augie Johnson Side Effect member Augie Johnson formed The Boppers in the mid-'70s with their first release "The Boppers" on Fantasy in 1978. They then switched to Mercury and became the L.A. Boppers. With input from Mikki Howard they released "The L.A. Boppers" in 1980, which included "Is This the Best (Bop-Doo-Wah)", "Watching Life" and "Be-Bop Dancer. A final Mercury album "Bop Time" (1981) featured an update of The Delfonic's "La, La Means I Love You" and the excellent funky "Give Me Some". Their final and somewhat weaker album "Make Mine Bop" was released on MCA in 1982.
Asha Puthli Label: Columbia Born and raised in Bombay and being describes as Raga meets Aretha Franklin, she released 3 albums on Columbia between 1973 and 1976 [Asla 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 sonic template for future disco, electronica and femme pop hits by Blondie, Ofra Haza, Kylie Minogue and others. A compilation only containing tracks from her Columbia period would have been great! !
Shotgun Label: 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) More info on Shotgun and how to obtain all their albums on CD-R, contact Harry Hall.