Hopeful is a spectacularly vibrant, historically monumental, and masterfully synchronized contemporary electro-funk and nu-jazz studio masterpiece engineered by the legendary French instrumental vanguard collective Electro Deluxe, released in 2007 by the independent creative preservation imprint Such Production. Spanning over 62 minutes of deeply infectious, heavily syncopated organic-digital interactions across 13 definitive tracking alignments, this high-fidelity document serves as an absolute peak monument in mid-2000s European groove archaeology. Marking their sophomore studio ledger following the groundbreaking success of Stardown, the core rhythm engine of Electro Deluxe utilizes this expansive sonic laboratory to execute a fierce, forward-thinking blueprint that seamlessly fuses horn-driven old-school funk power with crisp synthesizer arrays, slick urban hip-hop loops, and soul-stirring vocal architectures.

Play is a spectacularly explosive, historically monumental, and masterfully synchronized contemporary electro-funk and nu-jazz studio masterpiece engineered by the legendary French instrumental vanguard collective Electro Deluxe, released in 2010 by their independent artist-led preservation imprint Collectif Soul Gang. Spanning over 67 minutes of deeply infectious, heavily syncopated organic-digital interactions across 14 definitive tracking alignments, this high-fidelity document serves as an absolute peak monument in early-2010s urban groove archaeology. Marking a grand, forward-thinking evolution in their sonic blueprint, the core rhythm engine of Electro Deluxe masterfully bridges explosive, old-school live horn-driven funk and classic jazz instrumentation with slick electronic sampling, boom-bap hip-hop breakbeats, and sophisticated acid-jazz matrices.

Original Hits: 70s is a decent six-disc set, highlighting 111 pop singles released in that decade. Along with the original versions of radio classics by Al Stewart, Blondie, the Knack, KC & the Sunshine Band, and Dr. Hook, are less-than-obvious inclusions by Peter Tosh, XTC, the Move, and Benny Hill!

NOW Music proudly presents the second instalment in our celebration of 12” 80s classics: NOW 12” 80s: 1986 – Part Two, a 4CD collection bringing together 45 extended, remixed and full-length 12” versions that defined the dancefloors, airwaves and pop culture of 1986.

Gospels und phantasievolle Lieder is a spectacularly vibrant, deeply moving, and masterfully harmonized studio album by the regional German vocal ensemble Unlimited Voice Company, independently issued in 1995 under the label code LC 5800. Spanning nearly 56 minutes across 14 beautifully arranged tracks, this high-fidelity document serves as an excellent monument to the European choral-jazz and contemporary gospel movement of the mid-1990s. The project's overarching production strategy features a luxurious, highly agile vocal matrix: blending rich multi-part choir layers and soaring solo performances with light, jazzy piano arrangements, subtle electric basslines, and warm soul-funk percussive foundations that infuse traditional spirituals with an updated, contemporary pop flair.

Meeting In The Ladies Room (Expanded Edition) is a spectacularly energetic, deeply soulful, and masterfully synchronized urban pop studio masterpiece by the legendary all-female funk ensemble Klymaxx, originally released in 1984 and beautifully expanded here by the major international label MCA Records. Spanning nearly 80 minutes across 14 definitive tracks, this high-fidelity studio document stands as a vital milestone in the mid-80s electro-funk and contemporary R&B crossover movements. Under the sharp mentorship of solar-funk veteran Otis Stokes and the innovative production hands of Midnight Star's Reggie Calloway, this self-contained six-piece collective completely shattered industry barriers by writing, arranging, and tracking their own material, creating a fierce blueprint that blended heavy analog synthesizer programming with raw, street-certified dance grooves.

After The Break is a spectacularly eclectic, deeply nostalgic, and masterfully sequenced cross-generational compilation album, curated and issued in 1997 by the specialized television marketing division of Sony Music. Spanning nearly 68 minutes across 20 beautifully remastered tracks, this high-fidelity studio document frames a highly compelling retrospective concept: gathering iconic, radio-defining vocal masterpieces that capture an atmospheric, laid-back mood across several musical eras. Rather than restricting itself to a single decade or genre, the anthology fluidly moves between multi-faceted cornerstones of American and British music history, effortlessly weaving together mid-century traditional jazz pop, 60s sunshine folk rock, 70s funk/soul foundations, and late-80s club-infused rhythm and blues.

The 80s Love Album is a spectacularly expansive, deeply nostalgic, and masterfully curated definitive multi-disc anthology tracking the romantic, melodic, and synth-drenched pop topography of a defining musical decade, issued in 2017 by the esteemed UK archival compilation imprint Crimson. Spanning nearly four hours across three beautifully balanced discs, this high-fidelity studio document acts as an exhaustive library of original charting masterpieces, tracing the multi-faceted ways love, heartbreak, and late-night grooves intersected on 1980s radio. The collection avoids standard compilation traps by expanding its focus across a highly compelling genre matrix, balancing the era's towering pop icons and rock ballad maestros with essential architects of UK new wave, sophisti-pop, post-disco funk, and urban soul.

Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep is a spectacularly bright, deeply nostalgic, and masterfully curated retrospective collection by the acclaimed Trinidadian-British sibling vocal duo Mac & Katie Kissoon, issued in 1995 by the specialized UK reissue imprint MasterTone. Spanning over 47 minutes across 16 beautifully dynamic tracks, this high-fidelity studio document acts as a definitive archive of the duo's early-1970s golden era, a period defined by their infectious blend of uptempo bubblegum pop harmonies and rich, soulful undercurrents. Backed by vibrant, driving horn sections, syncopated funk-lite basslines, and crisp acoustic guitars, the release spotlights their elite vocal chemistry and joyful delivery. The tracklist rolls forward as an incredible masterclass in sunshine pop, featuring their massive, career-defining international hit version of Lally Stott's "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep," alongside major chart successes like "I've Found My Freedom" and "Love Will Keep Us Together." The collection also highlights their soulful range through excellent interpretations of Joe South's "Games People Play" and The Equals' anti-racist anthem "Black Skinned Blue Eyed Boys." Exceptionally preserved in pristine lossless FLAC quality with an intact image cue sheet, precise verification logs, and complete artwork scans, this rare 90s digital library artifact stands as an absolute mandatory cornerstone and a prized collector's holy grail for global purists of vintage 70s euro-pop, classic sunshine vocal groups, and retro AM-radio nostalgia.

Miles From The Park is a spectacularly historic, deeply electric, and masterfully archived legendary live collaboration documenting the mythic intersection between the high-priest of pop-funk, Prince, and the architectural giant of modern jazz, Miles Davis. Originally performed on New Year's Eve 1987 at Prince's Paisley Park studios as a benefit concert, and later meticulously mastered and issued in 2001 by the premier archival label Sabotage Records, this high-fidelity soundboard document stands as the only professionally recorded onstage meeting of these two musical titans. Spanning over 78 minutes of explosive, horn-drenched syncopation, the concert frames Prince at the absolute zenith of his creative powers with his iconic Sign "O" The Times touring band, featuring the volcanic rhythmic drive of Sheila E. The tracklist is a phenomenal masterclass in live arrangement, delivering sweeping, extended funk iterations of masterpieces like "Hot Thing," "If I Was Your Girlfriend," and an ecstatic holiday fusion of "Purple Rain" with "Auld Lang Syne." The historic emotional climax occurs on the nearly 35-minute closing medley of "It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night," where Miles Davis takes the stage, weaving his unmistakable, muted avant-garde trumpet lines directly through the roaring, complex polyrhythms of Prince’s elite funk engine. Exceptionally preserved in pristine dual-format lossless audio with rare underground artwork scans and complete sector verification logging, this holy grail archive stands as an absolute mandatory cornerstone for global purists of historical jazz-fusion, rare bootleg archaeology, and high-fidelity live music history.