Soul4Real Records & Jai Alai Records

04/11/2024

SOURCE MAGAZINE - a series of EPs containing some of the best originally unissued Motown tracks, now available on vinyl / 7" for the first time.

03/11/2024

Happy to announce pre-order for volumes 5 & 6 of "From Detroit With Love", a series of EPs containing some of the best originally unissued Motown tracks, now available on vinyl / 7" for the first time.

PRE ORDER NOW FOR 15th NOVEMBER
https://soul4real.es/

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𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗜𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗩 (S4R42)

A1 - DAVID RUFFIN - ANYTHING THAT YOU ASK FOR
https://youtu.be/pt5VgH-v0MU
A2 - BRENDA HOLLOWAY - DON´T STAY AWAY
https://youtu.be/XMGFJ0uONw0
B1 - MARVIN GAYE - YOU´RE THE ONE
https://youtu.be/fauML49tJ6s
B2 - FOUR TOPS - JUST YOUR LOVE
https://youtu.be/jdsSzhJ9m-A

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𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗜𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗩𝗜 (S4R43)

A1 - GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS - SHOW ME THE WAY
https://youtu.be/o4fsombciCg
A2 - MARTA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS - THIS IS THE LOVE (I´VE BEEN WAITING FOR)
https://youtu.be/MJrJ-_bucFA
B1 - THE TEMPTATIONS - SINCE I DON´T HAVE YOU
https://youtu.be/7Exoj96mOXI
B2 - BLINKY & EDWIN STARR - NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP
https://youtu.be/IZShGJ_THdE

15/10/2024

Spanish boutique label SOUL4REAL continues its crusade to make plenty of classic, “real” soul more easily accessible with two new 45s that fit that description perfectly!

15/10/2024

order now: www.soul4real.es

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14/10/2024

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/soul-music-news/soul4real-new-45-releases-candi-staton-the-valentinos-r5147/

SOURCE MAGAZINE - Two new exciting releases. Thanks so much to Friendly Womack for his help in licensing the Valentinos tracks

14/10/2024

Two new exciting releases. Thanks so much to Friendly Womack for his help in licensing the Valentinos tracks. ❤️

𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 for 25th OCTOBER: https://soul4real.es/

𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗡 (S4R35)
𝗜 𝗖𝗔𝗡´𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗕𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗟 / 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗕𝗘𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗧, 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘

https://youtu.be/KpmjGcOO0oQ

https://youtu.be/ajeszhjGx9c

Born in Hanceville (Alabama), Canzetta Maria “Candi” Staton possesses one of the most recognizable voices of southern soul due to its characteristic and unmistakable tone.

Her musical journey began in the 50s as a teenager singing gospel with the Four Golden Echoes and the Jewell Gospel Trio. In 1967 she made the transition to secular music and two years later started an artistically and commercially successful recording career with Fame Records, under the umbrella of Rick Hall, recording a dozen singles and three outstanding albums. Candi was introduced to Hall by Fame’s main artist Clarence Carter, who eventually married her in 1970.

A new chapter began in 1974 at Warner Bros, from which the two songs paired on this record originated. They are now available on 7” for the first time. “Can’t Stop Being Your Fool” is a powerful composition by Phillip Mitchell perfectly suited for her; on the flip side we find “You Bet Your Sweet, Sweet Love”, a country soul masterpiece produced by Dave Crawford. Another essential release on Soul4Real.

JADD

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𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗦 (S4R44)
𝗜´𝗩𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗧 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨 / 𝗜´𝗩𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗧 𝗔 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟

https://youtu.be/yLquIGFFq7w

https://youtu.be/Y1OqcOJLapo

Despite their early success, The Valentinos’ story was, like many other groups, a ‘what might have been’ story. But there could not have been a more hardworking group. Every night, Friendly Womack Sr. taught his boys all the gospel songs he knew before he kicked them out of the house because they wanted to switch to secular singing.

“Bobby, you’re singing too church!” shouted Sam Cooke across the recording desk at the United Recording Studios in L.A. to Bobby and his brothers…

Still torn here between gospel and secular singing, Friendly “June” Womack told me about both these two lost tracks from the group: “Between you and I, we were looking hard to get another ‘Looking For A Love’. We were desperate for that, as that was such a big seller for us”.

Ultimately these sides failed to be released, yet they were both great tracks. Wouldn’t it be great though if, this time around, Soul4Real Records were able to hang out the ‘sold out’ banner that all the Womack brothers really deserved?

GRAHAME JOYCE

22/09/2024

Thanks Andy for including Carla and Rance Allen in the latest show!

Jamiroquai - Canned Heat (Dimitri From Paris Edit),Soulsearcher - Can't Get Enough! (Prunk Remix),Terry Dexter - With You (Reelsoul Remix),Sonic Soul Orchestra feat. Phebe Edwards - Deeper Love (Trimtone Peak Radio Mix),Husky feat. Rona Ray - Hold Me (Husky's Beach Club Mix),Shaun Escoffery - Hope (...

13/09/2024

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12/09/2024

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11/09/2024

4 originally unreleased tracks from the Stax vaults finally available on vinyl/7"

𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗻𝗼𝘄 for 20th September www.soul4real.es

𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗔 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗦 (S4R36)
𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 / 𝗜𝗙 𝗜𝗧´𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢𝗢 𝗠𝗨𝗖𝗛

https://youtu.be/u9sM1AvzwFk

https://youtu.be/15hXsbej1qM

Though she was Stax Records' Queen of Soul (and Otis Redding was her king), there was much more to Carla Thomas. In 1967, even while being promoted by the name of her most recent album, The Queen Alone, she was expanding her sound, developing a cabaret act that showcased a mix of genres and styles and that was built around her beautiful voice. She was exploring new vistas when these two sides were recorded.

Isaac Hayes wrote "Loneliness". Carla's suave delivery evokes Diana Ross, and the shiny brass horns call out a Burt Bacharach arrangement as much as Stax. This is Carla with a nice polish on the groove.

Labelmate and friend Deanie Parker wrote "If It's Not Asking Too Much". A sparer presentation, the organ drives the tango rhythm and also—a second keyboard, I think—swells behind Carla, everything entwining and deepening the song's brooding tone. This is the kind of side that can both start your night or finish it.

Carla Thomas has got it all.

ROBERT GORDON

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𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 (S4R37)
𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬´𝗦 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗡´/ 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗔 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘

https://youtu.be/uGykaPrexKc

https://youtu.be/PFJjBzHt_WY

Rance Allen churned that rhythm smack between gospel music and soul. Rance brought the fire, his every performance a dedicated reach beyond expectations. It's like he lived in a realm above ours, and his performances were a ladder from our plane to his, an invitation to step up, step out, be good, do right, dance while doing it, jive and smile. And praise the Lord.

Rance sang about Jesus Christ, even when he didn't mention him. His music was an invitation to groove along, but it was also a stepping stone to church. He focused not on the fire and brimstone but on building community, helping those in need, a church of embrace.

His two brothers were his band, along with Stax guests. On "Everybody's Talkin'" you can hear disco coming around the corner and also the influence of Isaac Hayes. "You Need A Friend Like Mine" builds on the Staple Singers' "If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)", and it features some of Rance's finest falsetto, up there with Rev. Claude Jeter and Al Green.

Rance moves your spirit.

ROBERT GORDON

19/07/2024

SOLD OUT!

09/07/2024

https://www.soulandjazzandfunk.com/news/more-vintage-motown-4-real/

European boutique label SOUL4REAL began a new venture last month with two quite stunning four track EPs of vintage, classic, Motown music – tunes that had never been released on vinyl before!.

09/07/2024

Happy to announce pre-order for volumes 3 & 4 of "From Detroit With Love", a series of EPs containing some of the best originally unissued Motown tracks, now available on vinyl / 7" for the first time.

Order now for 20th July: https://soul4real.es/

𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗜𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗜𝗜 (S4R40)

A1 - KIM WESTON - AFTER THE RAIN
https://youtu.be/gKrBhi82-T8
A2 - FOUR TOPS - JUST A LITTLE LOVE (BEFORE MY LIFE IS GONE)
https://youtu.be/p5flhk6v_A0
B1 - CAROLYN CRAWFORD - THINK OF THE TIMES
https://youtu.be/wWyWDcPijck
B2 - THE VANDELLAS - YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO CARE
https://youtu.be/ngr0t8o2WO4

𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗜𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗩 (S4R41)

A1 - KIM WESTON - ABSENT MINDED LOVER
https://youtu.be/5ivSwIIq_lE
A2 - OMA HEARD - DADDY COOL
https://youtu.be/W3I9pYrVYac
B1 - MARVIN GAYE - JUST A LITTLE LOVE (BEFORE MY LIFE IS GONE)
https://youtu.be/PJFj3E_eUgk
B2 - CHUCK JACKSON & YVONNE FAIR - IT MUST BE LOVE BABY
https://youtu.be/hi9sD8P49ZA

12/06/2024

In stock! Order now and receive it next week www.soul4real.es
Few copies left!

05/06/2024

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04/06/2024

So excited to announce the first two releases of a series of EPs containing some of the best originally unissued Motown tracks, now available on vinyl / 7" for the first time. There´s a price increase on these specific EPs as licensing costs were more expensive than usual.

Order now for 20th June: https://soul4real.es/

𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗜𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 (S4R38)
A1 - KIM WESTON - FANCY MEETING YOU
https://youtu.be/ZUX3eWPPue0
A2 - THE MIRACLES - SHOW ME YOU CAN DANCE
https://youtu.be/aRM1Lc90bmM
B1 - J.J. BARNES - I´M HERE NOW THAT YOU NEED ME
https://youtu.be/77CyNvJvmqw
B2 - THE TEMPTATIONS - I´D RATHER FORGET
https://youtu.be/-tUL7Nlsx_g

𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗜𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗜 (S4R39)

A1 - BRENDA HOLLOWAY - MY WORLD IS CRUMBLING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FshwYvFB-rQ
A2 - CAROLYN CRAWFORD - UNTIL YOU CAME ALONG
https://youtu.be/TFVj_VOZ_Dc
B1 - GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS - ANY GIRL IN LOVE (KNOWS WHAT I´M GOING THROUGH)
https://youtu.be/LGmV4ICmGRE
B2 - MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS - EARTHQUAKE
https://youtu.be/H4Nsw-J2EcQ

22/11/2023

VARIOUS ARTISTS "SOUL PRESCRIPTION" LP (SOUL4REAL)

'Soul Prescription', the 4th album published by Soul4Real, this time compiled by Tats and myself. We have included 12 tracks, all great examples of real soul music, a mix of well known classics, overlooked gems, and 4 original unreleased songs than most people have probably missed. A perfect gift for Christmas!
𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗙𝗢𝗥 7𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥
https://soul4real.es/
JAMES & BOBBY PURIFY - MY ADORABLE ONE
𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
https://youtu.be/hYb-N6CN3EY
ARTHUR ALEXANDER - I NEED YOU BABY
https://youtu.be/D1wDrWkshjE
WALTER JACKSON - IT´S HARD TO BELIEVE
𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗸𝗲𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
https://youtu.be/o1V50-_1SkQ
MAXINE BROWN - DON´T LEAVE ME BABY
https://youtu.be/YkPoDOLusec
SHIRLEY BROWN - WHEN YOU REALLY LOVE SOMEBODY
https://youtu.be/JselOKXJnCc
DREAM MACHINE - ALL MY LOVE
https://youtu.be/DGVKuy1u74Y
SOUL CHILDREN - MIDNIGHT SUNSHINE
https://youtu.be/JPmbOb4BUn8
THE ISLEY BROTHERS - HERE WE GO AGAIN
https://youtu.be/ZhrNnzlaGDk
JOHNNIE TAYLOR - YOU´RE THE BEST IN THE WORLD
https://youtu.be/Nh-U9mhlWWg
GIL SCOTT-HERON – YOUR DADDY LOVES YOU (FOR GIA LOUISE)
https://youtu.be/2yJsuvhoOlE
GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS - MORE, MORE, MORE
𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
https://youtu.be/d5JcgiADfMY
ARETHA FRANKLIN - THE WIND
𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
https://youtu.be/9saNwLCcv2U
𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗙𝗢𝗥 7𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥
https://soul4real.es/

31/10/2023