getxxxx said:

for those holding off on the ALEX and SOS box sets... here is an update the Alexander & S.O.S Anthologies will be the original studio albums without the expanded material on the re-issues

lol talk about trying to get all our cash!!

im still not convinced these are fully remastered at all??? the 3 cds i got last monday (alex oneal , cherrelle n sos band) dont sound any different to the cbs original cds i got and as for the bonus ''12'' mixes a lot of them are straight vinyl rips ,

it might not be a bad thing to just get the straight boxsets because at least these will be from master tapes right? ,

and i notice on their facebook page , some people are complaining and asking if those 12'' versions are vinyl rips and i dont see tabu replying? at least bbr admit when vinyl is used sometimes,

i prefer funkytowngrooves way when no master tapes are available they simply dont include that version,

^^^^^ 75% of consumers could care less about where the source is from, since the cd has been out of print for so long, its just nice to have it in their hands agains.

getxxxx said:

^^^^^ 75% of consumers could care less about where the source is from, since the cd has been out of print for so long, its just nice to have it in their hands agains.

maybe but you would think that demon who have rights to the tabu catalogue would take the time to do it justice and master it properly, i also purchased the alex o'neal - whats missing single from demon on itunes and the single edit actually has vinyl pops on it (im not kidding!)

yes we have waited a long long time for reissues , but don't cheat the fans we want it done right!

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paligap said: Man, I just got the Japanese reissue of that last year! I should've known that it would eventually come out here....

I agree, I hope Dreamer comes out here, too, along with their third album,(second with Larry Dunn) "Time and Chance"...

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Yeah, I understand. I've had those situations too, but on the other hand, it's always hard to predict which album might be possibly reissued eventually.

The Japanese imports which I purchased so far always have been remastered in excellent quality, with maybe a few exceptions.

Another thing to consider buying second, third, etc pressings of a reissued albums is that they can include bonus tracks or previously unreleased work.

Liner notes of various reissues are worth to check too, as some of those are mini bios with interesting trivia lol.

COMING SOON

4 titles never before released on CD

Click the images to Preorder

Preorder price $11.99 (usual price $13.99)

The Chi-lites (1984)- The Girls (1984)

Alfie Silas (1982/1983) - Peaches and Herb (1983)

The Girls 'Girl Talk' remaster expanded edition

SoulAlive said:

The Girls 'Girl Talk' remaster expanded edition

The Girls

Girl Talk - Expanded Edition

CD $11.99

Release Date:

May 2013

Nº of Discs:

1

Catalogue Nº

FTG-334

Label:

Funkytowngrooves

Tracklisting

1. Women And Men
2. Don't Waste My Time
3. Someone Shoulda Told Me
4. What Do I See In You
5. S-E-S-E-X
6. Nu Boy
7. Girl Talk
8. My Man

Bonus Tracks

9. Don't Waste My Time (Single Version)
10. My Man (Single Version)
11. S-E-S-E-X (12" Mix)
12. S-E-S-E-X (Instrumental)

Item Description

Coming Soon - First time ever on Cd for The Girls 1984 Andre Cymone produced album "Girls Talk"

Expanded with 4 bonus tracks

Remastered from the original tapes.

Release date: 31st May 2013

Preorder price = $11.99 a saving of $2.00 from the release date price of $13.99

now this im getting! i love funkytown grooves remasters , esp the andre cymone ac one they just did ...awesome quality! pissed all over the bbr one (even tho that was good too lol)

does anyone here have the funkytowngrooves 2007 remaster of change's 'turn on your radio'? is it better than the bbr one from 2010?

SoulAlive said:

Really excited about Millie Jackson's 1986 album An Imitation Of Love getting the remastered treatment.It's a superb album...one of her best.I think this may have been her most successful album ever.She even received alot of radio airplay with this album in the past,radio was reluctant to play her stuff because of the bold,outrageous lyrics.But this time around,she enjoyed huge hits with the singles "Hot!Wild!Unrestricted!Crazy Love" and "Love Is A Dangerous Game".The album also includes a remake of Prince's "I Wanna Be Your Lover" but the album's best track is the last one...."I Fell In Love".It's a stunning slow jam with soaring vocals and a haunting melody.....one of Millie's finest songs!!! I would chosen this as a single.

Anyway.....enough of my enthusiastic ramblings here's the album tracklist

Tracklisting

1. Hot Wild Unrestricted Crazy Love
2. Wanna Be Your Lover
3. Love Is A Dangerous Game
4. An Imitation Of Love
5. Mind Over Matter
6. It's A Thing
7. I Need To Be By Myself
8. I Fell In Love

Bonus Tracks

9. Hot Wild Unrestricted Crazy Love - Extended Version
10. Love Is A Dangerous Game - Extended Mix
11. Wanna Be Your Lover - Extended Version
12. It's A Thing - Extended Mix
13. Hot Wild Unrestricted Crazy Love - Instrumental
14. Love Is A Dangerous Game - 7 " Version

Item Description

First ever expanded Edition of Millie Jacksons 1986 album "An Imitation Of Love"

superb production from Timmy Allen & Wayne Braithwaite

Preorder Price is £7.59 price will go up to usual release price of £8.89 once it is in stock

Includes 6 bonus Tracks

From the original master tapes

Release date = 29th April

I definitely want to check this album out. I've never heard of it but it's Millie Jacskon, whom I love and it was made in the 80s . That's all I need, plus she did a Prince remake. I'm definitely intrigued. What is theover all vibe of the album? Funky?? or mostly slow? I'm hoping it's upbeat and funky.

An Imitation Of Love is a very good album...one of Millie's best.The overall vibe is upbeat....a perfect mix of uptempo tracks and slower songs.This was Millie's first album for Jive Records and I think that she and her producers were aiming for a more commercial,accessible album.She toned down much of the outrageousness of past records and there is no swearing to be found on this album,lol.The album has a very contemporary late 80s R&B sound.

The opening track and first single,Hot! Wild! Unrestricted! Crazy Love sets the tone.It's a funky,sexy jam that seems like it was tailor-made for Millie.Drop your clothes...your inhibitions....I want you wearing just a smile",she sings.The sexy party continues with her remake of Prince's I Wanna Be Your Lover.It's a fun,spirited remake and not surprisingly,Millie has alot of fun with the "I wanna be the only one who makes you come" line...near the end of the song,she boldly promises "I'm gonna make you come! lol...the next track Love Is A Dangerous Game is classic Millie,complete with a spoken "rap".She's tellin' it like it is and giving alot of important advice about relationships.You get the feeling that she is an expert on this topic,lol.The title track (which was one of the singles) is a beautiful ballad.

Mind Over Matter is a decent uptempo track,but the next three songs are absolutely superb.It's A Thing has some hilarious lyrics.....a really fun track! I Need To Be By Myself is Millie at her soulful best.And the final song I Fell In Love is simply gorgeous.Why wasn't this song released as a single?! It's a slow,sultry love song with haunting synths and soaring vocals.Definitely the best song on the album.

getxxxx said:

^^^^^ 75% of consumers could care less about where the source is from, since the cd has been out of print for so long, its just nice to have it in their hands agains.

I guess I'm in the 25% who cares. I have the original Japan import CD of Cherrelle's "Fragile" and the original U.S. pressing of Alex's first CD. No way I would have ordered these Demon reissues if I would have known they were going to use vinyl rips for the bonus tracks.

I think most people would like to be told if vinyl rips are being used. But, I guess unless the statement "from master tapes" is not being used in the description, then we should assume some rips are being used. I'll have to keep that in mind in the future. I remember when Universal released a whole slew of reissues as Japan imports (no bonus tracks) a few years ago that were vinyl rips and they were charging between $30-$40 a pop! A LOT of people were infuriated that they were paying that kind of money for vinyl rips. I was one of them!

ineedmoney said:

i also purchased the alex o'neal - whats missing single from demon on itunes and the single edit actually has vinyl pops on it (im not kidding!)

yes we have waited a long long time for reissues , but don't cheat the fans we want it done right!

so clearly you arent in North America, these arent available for purchase or download in North America.

Morning everyone, and many thanks for all your support and comments regarding the Tabu re-issue campaign. We've been monitoring all comments on this site as we are fully committed to Tabu, and producing the best re-issue campaign as we can possibly release for you guys, the fans.

A campaign to release deluxe and expanded versions of the original Tabu studio albums has taken far too long, due to the length of time it has taken to source the masters from a variety of archives.

Many of these audio masters have been retained perfectly. However, some of the original masters – some going back more than thirty-five years old - have had to be sourced from a variety of production masters, which our mastering facilities have spent a lot of time restoring. In some instances there will be a slight drop of high-fidelity, due to some of the processes that the material has to go through, including ‘baking’.

Mr. Avant has been very supportive of the pre-awareness and enhanced reissues in the short time that we have been custodians of the Tabu catalogue outside of North America and he is delighted with how they have turned out packaging-wise.

We sincerely hope that you all continue to support our efforts and as always, welcome any suggestions and comments regarding future releases, concepts and remix albums.

The Earth Has Music For Those Who Listen.

getxxxx said:

Morning everyone, and many thanks for all your support and comments regarding the Tabu re-issue campaign. We've been monitoring all comments on this site as we are fully committed to Tabu, and producing the best re-issue campaign as we can possibly release for you guys, the fans.

A campaign to release deluxe and expanded versions of the original Tabu studio albums has taken far too long, due to the length of time it has taken to source the masters from a variety of archives.

Many of these audio masters have been retained perfectly. However, some of the original masters – some going back more than thirty-five years old - have had to be sourced from a variety of production masters, which our mastering facilities have spent a lot of time restoring. In some instances there will be a slight drop of high-fidelity, due to some of the processes that the material has to go through, including ‘baking’.

Mr. Avant has been very supportive of the pre-awareness and enhanced reissues in the short time that we have been custodians of the Tabu catalogue outside of North America and he is delighted with how they have turned out packaging-wise.

We sincerely hope that you all continue to support our efforts and as always, welcome any suggestions and comments regarding future releases, concepts and remix albums.

The Earth Has Music For Those Who Listen.

cop out does not tell us a lot! at least admit where they used vinyl rips , yes i know they use filters on vinylrips to drown out background noise (is that what they mean by baking??)

getxxxx said:

ineedmoney said:

i also purchased the alex o'neal - whats missing single from demon on itunes and the single edit actually has vinyl pops on it (im not kidding!)

yes we have waited a long long time for reissues , but don't cheat the fans we want it done right!

so clearly you arent in North America, these arent available for purchase or download in North America.

im in the uk (london)

the boxsets are going to just feature the straight albums i heard, i might stick with these as these are cd rips right?

On May 14, Sports will be remastered and expanded by Capitol/UMe as a double-disc set featuring a new booklet with archival photos and new liner notes by journalist Gary Graff. While a 1999 expanded edition appended live cuts and session takes to the original LP, this two-disc set will feature a bonus live disc from the Sports tour featuring all songs from the original album.

Huey Lewis & The News, Sports: 30th Anniversary Edition (Capitol/UMe, 2013)

Disc 1: Original LP (released as Chrysalis FV 41412, 1983)

1. The Heart of Rock & Roll
2. Heart and Soul
3. I Want a New Drug
4. Bad is Bad
5. Walking on a Thin Line
6. Finally Found a Home
7. If This is It
8. You Crack Me Up
9. Honky Tonk Blues

Disc 2: Bonus live versions

1. The Heart of Rock & Roll (Live in Cleveland – 1988)
2. Heart and Soul (Live in Cleveland – 1988)
3. I Want a New Drug (Live in Sydney, Australia – 1989)
4. If This is It (Live in New Orleans – 1986)
5. Bad is Bad (Live in Boston – 1987)
6. Walking on a Thin Line (Live in Chicago – 1983)
7. Finally Found a Home (Live in Cleveland – 1988)
8. You Crack Me Up (newly recorded)
9. Honky Tonk Blues (newly recorded)

2012 digital remaster release

i wonder if Jesse Johnson projects will get the reissue treatment along with Tamara & the Seen

getxxxx said:

i wonder if Jesse Johnson projects will get the reissue treatment along with Tamara & the Seen

OMG...I HOPE SO!

Track List cd1+cd2:

1. Easy Skanking
2. Kaya
3. Is This Love
4. Sun Is Shining
5. Satisfy My Soul
6. She’s Gone
7. Misty Morning
8. Crisis
9. Running Away
10. Time Will Tell
11. Smile Jamaica
12. Positive Vibration
13. The Heathen
14. Them Belly Full
15. Concrete Jungle
16. Rebel Music
17. War No More Trouble
18. I Shot The Sheriff
19. No Woman No Cry
20. Is This Love
21. Jamming
22. Easy Skanking
23. Get Up, Stand Up
24. Exodus

Tracklist:
1. Born Under A Bad Sign
2. Crosscut Saw
3. Kansas City
4. Oh, Pretty Woman
5. Down Don t Bother Me
6. The Hunter
7. I Almost Lost My Mind
8. Personal Manager
9. Laundromat Blues
10. As The Years Go Passing By
11. The Very Thought Of You
12. Born Under A Bad Sign [Take 1 - Alternate]
13. Crosscut Saw [Take 1 - Alternate]
14. The Hunter [Take 1 Alternate]
15. Personal Manager [Take 15 Alternate]
16. Untitled Instrumental [Take 3 Alternate]

Out tomorrow...

CDBBRXD 0200 - Shalamar - Friends (Deluxe Edition)

CDBBR 0220 - Isley Brothers - Winner Takes All

1. I Wanna Be with You (Parts 1 & 2)
2. Liquid Love (Parts 1 & 2)
3. Winner Takes All
4. Life in the City (Parts 1 & 2)
5. It’s a Disco Night (Rock Don’t Stop) (Parts 1 & 2)
6. (Can’t You See) What You Do to Me?
7. Let’s Fall in Love (Parts 1 & 2)
8. How Lucky I Am (Parts 1 & 2)
9. You’re the Key to My Heart
10. You’re Beside Me (Parts 1 & 2)
11. Let Me Into Your Life (Parts 1 & 2)
12. Love Comes and Goes (Parts 1 & 2)
13. Go for What You Know
14. Mind Over Matter (Parts 1 & 2)
15. It’s a Disco Night (Rock Don’t Stop) (Parts 1 & 2) (Special Disco Version) (12″ A-side – T-Neck 4Z8-2289, 1979)

CDBBR 0221 - Bootsy Collins presents Sweat Band

1. Hyper Space
2. Freak to Freak
3. Love Munch
4. We Do It All Day Long
5. Jamaica
6. Body Shop
7. We Do It All Day Long (Reprise)
8. Freak to Freak (Single Version) (single A-side – Uncle Jam ZS9 9901, 1980)
9. Body Shop (Single Version) (single A-side – Uncle Jam ZS6 70067, 1980)

CDBBR 0223 - Gap Band - Gap Band VII

the premiere CD release for Gap Band VII, but six additional 12″ remixes are added to the program.

1. Desire
2. Going in Circles
3. Automatic Brain
4. Li’l Red Funkin’ Hood
5. Ooh, What a Feeling
6. I Want a Real Love
7. Bumpin’ Gum People
8. I Know We’ll Make It
9. I Need Your Love
10. Desire (Special Remix) (12″ A-side – Total Experience TED1-2624, 1985)
11. Going in Circles (12″ Long Version) (12″ A-side – Total Experience TED1-2632, 1985)
12. Automatic Brain (Club Mix) (12″ promo A-side – Total Experience TED1-2636-DJ, 1988)
13. Desire (Dub Version) (12″ B-side – Total Experience TED1-2624, 1985)
14. Going in Circles (Instrumental with Harmonica) (12″ B-side – Total Experience TED1-2632, 1985)
15. Automatic Brain (Rap Version) (12″ promo B-side – Total Experience TED1-2636-DJ, 1988)

CDBBR 0224 - Billy Paul - Lately

1. Fire in Her Love
2. Sexual Therapy
3. Lately
4. I Search No More
5. I Only Have Eyes for You
6. Hot Date
7. Get Down to Lovin’
8. Let Me In
9. Me and You
10. On a Clear Day
11. Lately (Single Version) (single A-side – Total Experience FB-49899 (U.K.), 1985)

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Hi every-1: Just bought Cheryl Lynn's "In Love" CD as remastered and reissued courtesy of Funkytowngrooves, U.K. and find the volume extremely low. Anybody else reporting this? Just curious. Same with Krystol's "Passion from A Woman." The "Johnny Kemp" CD comes in louder. Thanks!

SoulAlive said:

Upcoming R&B titles from FunkytownGrooves

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SoulAlive said:

Upcoming R&B titles from FunkytownGrooves

Hi every-1: Just bought Cheryl Lynn's "In Love" CD and find the volume extremely low. Anybody else reporting this? Just curious. Same with Krystol's "Passion from A Woman." The "Johnny Kemp" CD comes in a LITTLE louder. F.Y.I. and peace out.

^^I'm gonna order the Millie Jackson CD

SoulAlive said:

^^I'm gonna order the Millie Jackson CD

Millie's AWESOME! Kinda like Gladys, maybe Candi (Staton) and REALLY, REALLY funny! Let me know what u think once u get it, Soul!

whitechocolatebrotha said:

SoulAlive said:

Upcoming R&B titles from FunkytownGrooves

Hi every-1: Just bought Cheryl Lynn's "In Love" CD and find the volume extremely low. Anybody else reporting this? Just curious. Same with Krystol's "Passion from A Woman." The "Johnny Kemp" CD comes in a LITTLE louder. F.Y.I. and peace out.

Shoot a message to FTG and let them know. Their products are usually pretty high quality. I'm sure they will appreciate the feedback.

Phyllis Hyman, Somewhere in My Lifetime: Expanded Edition (Arista LP AL0-4202, 1979 – reissued SoulMusic Records SMCR 5092, 2013) (Amazon U.K.)

1. Kiss You All Over
2. Somewhere in My Lifetime
3. Lookin’ for a Lovin’
4. The Answer is You
5. So Strange
6. Gonna Make Changes
7. Living Inside Your Love
8. Be Careful (How You Treat My Love)
9. Soon Come Again
10. Here’s That Rainy Day
11. So Strange (12-Inch Mix) (Arista SP-42, 1979)
12. Kiss You All Over (12-Inch Mix) (Arista SP-42, 1979)
13. Sweet Music
14. Love is Free
15. Sing a Song

Tracks 13-15 from Sing a Song, Buddah LP BDLP-4058, 1978

kitbradley said:

whitechocolatebrotha said:

Hi every-1: Just bought Cheryl Lynn's "In Love" CD and find the volume extremely low. Anybody else reporting this? Just curious. Same with Krystol's "Passion from A Woman." The "Johnny Kemp" CD comes in a LITTLE louder. F.Y.I. and peace out.

Shoot a message to FTG and let them know. Their products are usually pretty high quality. I'm sure they will appreciate the feedback.

yeah,send an email to FTG.For the most part,I haven't had any problems with their releases

kitbradley said:

whitechocolatebrotha said:

Hi every-1: Just bought Cheryl Lynn's "In Love" CD and find the volume extremely low. Anybody else reporting this? Just curious. Same with Krystol's "Passion from A Woman." The "Johnny Kemp" CD comes in a LITTLE louder. F.Y.I. and peace out.

Shoot a message to FTG and let them know. Their products are usually pretty high quality. I'm sure they will appreciate the feedback.

I mos. def. WILL, kit! Thanks 4 reading and responding! Be blessed.

p.s. Thanks TOO, Soulbuddy!

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