OVS — Crimes Of Passion (Remix) (1985). Oattes Van Schaik, formerly known as The Limit, are Bernard Oattes and Rob van Schaik. The Dutch duo released an album and a series of synth-pop, boogie and soul records in the 1980s. Can't say there are any misses among their recordings. #vinyl
Today's vinyl haul during Record Store Day. Apart from the 45s, the rest are minty sealed freshness that didn't break the bank or put a hole in my wallet. Amra was a longtime want while those Wynd Chymes 45s were a nice surprise. #vinyl
Strange Passion — Desire (1976). One of Canada's most prolific disco producers, Tony Green (Antonio DiVerdis-Mazzone) also wrote, arranged, mixed and on occasion play guitar. The group appears to be a studio assemblage which also recorded another single that year before retiring the name. #vinyl
Crystal Lewis — Frustrated (1987). Contemporary Christian synth-pop album with quite a bit of that boogie flavour was the only record I scored from a quick dip into the local thrift this evening. #vinyl
Hindsight — Lowdown (1987). Kicking myself for not giving this LP a full listen years ago. Former Central Line members Camelle Hinds and Henry Defoe got together and recorded this Brit-funk and soul album. #vinyl
Class Action featuring Chris Wiltshire — Weekend (1983). As you can see, this was the personal copy of Toronto rock and alternative radio station CFNY disc jockey Eddy Valiquette back in the day. #vinyl
Class Action featuring Chris Wiltshire — Weekend (1983). Posted the 7" single not too long ago, and now have the 12" mixes. Chris Wiltshire is actually disco singer Christine Wiltshire, who was associated with producer Patrick Adams. #vinyl
Image — Holding On (1980). Uptempo New York disco buried in my stacks. #vinyl
Homer Simpson sitting in a wheelchair and complains to Dr. Hibbert about his injured foot: "Two weeks? What am I supposed to do? Just sit on my ass and watch TV?"
Toto — Georgy Porgy (1978). Aside from my spell check correcting "Toto" to "Toronto," I'm looking forward to warmer weather in the city this summer with jams like this if we all survive the next hours, days and weeks. #vinyl
The Nite-Liters — Afro-Strut (1972). During that time, some members of the group also performed with New Birth – a similar situation between Parliament and Funkadelic. After their fifth album, the band was dissolved and everyone channelled their efforts with New Birth. #vinyl
The Nite-Liters — Afro-Strut (1972). Instrumental funk. Raw. Uncut. Heavy. Grooving. Rhythmic. The Nite-Liters recorded five LPs between 1970 and 1973. #vinyl
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Notations — Superpeople (1974). Flea market find today, among a bunch of other records I scooped up north of the city. B-side funk, bringing it rough and tough. When the falsetto vocals hit, you can't but think of the influence Curtis Mayfield had on the soul group from Chicago. #vinyl
Cudy And The Bink Band — Home Boy (Home Girls Too) (1983). Never heard nor seen this funk jam until now. From the label best known for releasing Indeep records (Last Night A DJ Saved My Life), not much is known about this band apart from songwriters/producers Clarence Brice and Ronald Bryant. #vinyl
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Sun — Dance (Do What You Wanna Do) (1978). I was digging in the crates and bins this week ahead of my birthday (today) and came upon this top notch disco soul gem, which had been on my wants list for who knows how long. Real world moves. #vinyl
Chas Jankel — Glad To Know You (1981).
Chas Jankel — Glad To Know You (1981). Post-disco dance music that may not be on everyone's radar. A bit of everything on this LP, including electrofunk and synth-pop. #vinyl
Bruni Pagan — Follow Me (1982). Disco boogie heat from the late vocalist, who only released one LP and a bunch of singles during her career. #vinyl
R.J.'s Latest Arrival — Get It Up (1984).
R.J.'s Latest Arrival — Get It Up (1984). Great electrofunk album I recently acquired. The Detroit soul and funk band went heavy on the keyboards and synths during the '80s. Love the rolling synths on this track. Interestingly, there was no bass guitar played on this album. #vinyl
Sue Ann — Don't Throw It All Away (1981). Produced by disco legend Pete Bellotte, the album is a mix of disco, soul and pop. #vinyl
Sue Ann — Don't Throw It All Away (1981). Soul singer Sue Ann Carwell appears to have began her professional career singing backing vocals for the Brecker Brothers in 1980 before releasing her first solo album the following year. #vinyl
Rockie Robbins — Look Before You Leap (1981). Cheap B-side boogie funk heat by the Minneapolis vocalist. #vinyl
Tom Browne — Mr. Business (1983). Bumping some boogie funk to get over the hump. #vinyl
Glen Ricketts — Boobie Ruby (1987). Later remake of the mid-'70s Crack Of Dawn funk single, which he was a member of and who wrote the track. Recorded in the period between boogie and new jack swing. Side B has a radio edit and dance mix. #vinyl
Barbara Carr – I Want Your Body (198?). Went for a quick dig today and found this early '80s boogie jam from the blues and soul singer. Don't sleep on this cheap heat. #vinyl
