Righteous Records

05/12/2023

Les Baxter made music that took you to the far-off lands of the unknown, to the lands of the savage, the lands of mystery and enchantment, of excitement and danger, to Shangri-Las – even to the moon. 👉

https://youtu.be/w2zXtnbvzuA?si=hGMb0BIAzU4Wl4GY Think of the places you’ve never been, the people you’ve never encountered, the cultures you’ve never experienced. Oceania, Southeast Asia, Hawaii, the Amazon Basin, the Andes, the Caribbean, tribal Africa, the South Pacific, the Orient. Palm tr...

10/11/2023

Out Now! Les Baxter: Exotica Absolute. A 2CD release of classic exotica, easy listening and bachelor pad music from the man who brought you four-octave Peruvian songstress Yma Sumac, and Nat King Cole’s best-selling recording ‘Nature Boy’. Four complete albums from the Godfather of exotica on two CDs. 👉https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/les-baxter-exotica-absolute-2cd/

08/09/2023

Out Now! Greetings From Death Row, Weird and Wonderful Sounds From The Vault of Lux and Ivy. 28 tracks of devil-may-care attitude and surreal storytelling as dug by The Cramps’ Lux and Ivy. Featuring Gene Vincent, Sonny Terry and Faron Young. 👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/greetings-from-death-row-weird-and-wonderful-sounds-from-the-vault-of-lux-and-ivy-various-artists/

25/08/2023

Coming in November, Les Baxter: Exotica Absolute. A 2CD release of classic exotica, easy listening and bachelor pad music from the man who brought you four-octave Peruvian songstress Yma Sumac, and Nat King Cole’s best-selling recording ‘Nature Boy’. Four complete albums from the Godfather of exotica on two CDs. 👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/les-baxter-exotica-absolute-2cd/

11/08/2023

Out Now! Martin Denny's Deep Exotica. A 2CD collection containing four albums plus bonus tracks from the master of exotica. Complete with bird calls, deranged percussion, super cool vibes and Denny’s distinctive piano. 👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/martin-denny-deep-exotica-music-from-martin-dennys-lush-lounge-2cd/

23/06/2023

Coming in September, Greetings From Death Row, Weird and Wonderful Sounds From The Vault of Lux and Ivy. 28 tracks of devil-may-care attitude and surreal storytelling as dug by The Cramps’ Lux and Ivy. Featuring Gene Vincent, Sonny Terry and Faron Young. 👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/greetings-from-death-row-weird-and-wonderful-sounds-from-the-vault-of-lux-and-ivy-various-artists/

16/06/2023

Out now, England Swings – Lux and Ivy Dig That UK Sound. 28 weird and wonderful swinging UK releases from novelty pop to jazz, rock ’n’ roll to comedy. Featuring a plethora of household names, from Adam Faith, Dudley Moore, The Dave Clark Five and Tony Hatch. Plus a cast of oddities from Sharkey Todd And The Monsters to Count Jim Moriarty. 👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/england-swings-lux-and-ivy-dig-that-uk-sound-cd/

26/05/2023

Coming in August, Martin Denny's Deep Exotica. A 2CD collection containing four albums plus bonus tracks from the master of exotica. Complete with bird calls, deranged percussion, super cool vibes and Denny’s distinctive piano. 👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/martin-denny-deep-exotica-music-from-martin-dennys-lush-lounge-2cd/

05/05/2023

A little taste of Hawaii for your hi-fi!

Lush Exotica reviewed in the latest Uncut 👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/the-arthur-lyman-group-lush-exotica-the-exotic-sound-of-arthur-lyman/

14/04/2023

Out Today! Lush Exotica – The Exotic Sound Of Arthur Lyman. Four albums from the legend Arthur Lyman who lit the blue touch paper on exotica. From heavy sound effects-led exotica to much simpler soulful jazz all powered by Lyman’s awesome marimba playing. 👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/the-arthur-lyman-group-lush-exotica-the-exotic-sound-of-arthur-lyman/

06/04/2023

Announced for June, England Swings – Lux and Ivy Dig That UK Sound. 28 weird and wonderful swinging UK releases from novelty pop to jazz, rock ’n’ roll to comedy. Featuring a plethora of household names, from Adam Faith, Dudley Moore, The Dave Clark Five and Tony Hatch. Plus a cast of oddities from Sharkey Todd And The Monsters to Count Jim Moriarty. 👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/england-swings-lux-and-ivy-dig-that-uk-sound-cd/

14/03/2023

"Strontium 90, Shrimps & Gumbo stands the test of time well and digs back into the past to present a winning formula of dark side of Americana, late 50s and early 60s style" Great review here:

The latest in Righteous Records’ Lux & Ivy series, 29 tracks that have The Cramps’ pair digging discs that cover a wide range of outré topics and sounds.

17/02/2023

Out Today! Strontium 90, Shrimps & Gumbo – Lux And Ivy Dig Motorcycle Boots And Mutants - tunes covering the waterfront of name-calling, twisting in space, grunting, groaning and magic carpets.

Wired rockabilly stompers, stoopid novelty 45s, and plenty of crazy notions all in under three minutes. Featuring super rare cuts, unashamedly ridiculous names and impromptu madness.

👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/strontium-90-shrimps-gumbo-lux-and-ivy-dig-motorcycle-boots-and-mutants/

03/02/2023

Coming in April, Lush Exotica – The Exotic Sound Of Arthur Lyman. Four albums from the legend Arthur Lyman who lit the blue touch paper on exotica. From heavy sound effects-led exotica to much simpler soulful jazz all powered by Lyman’s awesome marimba playing. 👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/the-arthur-lyman-group-lush-exotica-the-exotic-sound-of-arthur-lyman/

17/01/2023

"Think of them as soundtrack albums for films that were never made. Dark Exotica is an appealing step away from Pop/Rock that is consistently enjoyable throughout the two CDs it consists of"

Review of Dark Exotica:

2CD set bringing together exotica albums by The Buddy Collette Septet, Stan Kenton, John McFarland Sextet and Bill Russo, seemingly with the stamp of approval from The Cramps

06/12/2022

Strontium 90, Shrimps & Gumbo – Lux And Ivy Dig Motorcycle Boots And Mutants - Released February, 29 tunes covering the waterfront of name calling, twisting in space, grunting, groaning and magic carpets.

Wired rockabilly stompers, stoopid novelty 45s, and plenty of crazy notions all in under three minutes. Featuring super rare cuts, unashamedly ridiculous names and impromptu madness.

👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/strontium-90-shrimps-gumbo-lux-and-ivy-dig-motorcycle-boots-and-mutants/

14/11/2022

🥁 Black Lace And Voodoo Drums – Lux And Ivy Dig That Sound

Out now, 30 songs in 69 minutes featuring gang romps, underwater frolics, the liberal use of thigh bones, a snifter of pepper, frogs, drug advice and a wholesome introduction to Arkansas.

With The Isley Brothers, Betty Lavett, Marie Knight, Bobby Lee Trammell, Big Jack Reynolds, April Stevens, Titus Turner, (Cousin) Herbert Henson, Wee Willie & The Soulettes and Douglas ‘Jocko’ Henderson.

👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/black-lace-and-voodoo-drums-lux-and-ivy-dig-that-sound/

16/09/2022

📣 Four classic exotica albums on two CDs! Groovy sound from Lux And Ivy’s imaginary basement - Out Today! 👇

https://www.cherryred.co.uk/.../dark-exotica-as-dug-by.../

12/09/2022

🥁 Black Lace And Voodoo Drums – Lux And Ivy Dig That Sound

Coming in November, 30 songs in 69 minutes featuring gang romps, underwater frolics, the liberal use of thigh bones, a snifter of pepper, frogs, drug advice and a wholesome introduction to Arkansas.
With The Isley Brothers, Betty Lavett, Marie Knight, Bobby Lee Trammell, Big Jack Reynolds, April Stevens, Titus Turner, (Cousin) Herbert Henson, Wee Willie & The Soulettes and Douglas ‘Jocko’ Henderson.

👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/black-lace-and-voodoo-drums-lux-and-ivy-dig-that-sound/

26/08/2022

"Those who appreciate the recorded output of The Rolling Stones, Norah Jones, Mark Lanegan or even Richard Hawley might want to check out the pick’n’mix of classic and obscure country treats that make up The Wonderful World Of Depressing Country Music"

buzzmag.co.uk/the-wonderful-world-of-depressing-country-music-album-review/ buzzmagwales

The likes of Kitty Wells and Patsy Cline make The Wonderful World of Depressing Country Music an essential compilation.

25/07/2022

It would be very much a case of stating the bleedin’ obvious to say The Wonderful World Of Depressing Country Music won’t exactly brighten up your day, but even so it is a surprisingly attractive and compulsive listen.

https://louderthanwar.com/various-the-wonderful-world-of-depressing-country-music-album-review/

Righteous' Lux And Ivy series moves to Country. Gram Parsons also adds his approval, with big names like George Jones and Patsy Cline

28/06/2022

📣 Four classic exotica albums on two CDs! Groovy sound from Lux And Ivy’s imaginary basement - coming this September 👇
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/dark-exotica-as-dug-by-lux-ivy-4-albums-on-2-cds/

13/05/2022

🌵 The Wonderful World Of Depressing Country Music

Out Today! 30 heartbreaking, tear-jerking country classics. An aching array of tragedy and worse from George Jones, Hank Snow, Patsy Cline, Don Gibson, Kitty Wells, Rose Maddox, Eddie Arnold, and many more

👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/label/righteous/

25/03/2022

Out Today! ...Fool’s Gold: Lux And Ivy Dig Those Novelty Tunes

25 madcap and eclectic novelty 45s gathered together for All Fool’s Day. Think original Saturday morning Children’s Choice selections fed into a Crampsian cement mixer.

👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/label/righteous/

14/03/2022

🌵 The Wonderful World Of Depressing Country Music

Coming in May, 30 heartbreaking, tear-jerking country classics. An aching array of tragedy and worse from George Jones, Hank Snow, Patsy Cline, Don Gibson, Kitty Wells, Rose Maddox, Eddie Arnold, and many more

👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/label/righteous/

25/02/2022

🐧 Out Today ...Lux And Ivy Say Flip Your Top – Sinners And Penguins Doing The San Francisco Twist

An eclectic collection of unhinged tunes; 50 madcap tracks from the basement of The Cramps’ Lux And Ivy’s mixed up minds. Including timeless party anthems, exploitation dance crazes, novelty pop, tragic ballads and rambunctious levity, from an era where seemingly nothing was taboo on record: The bomb, incarceration, gear shifting hot rods, murder and more...

👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/label/righteous/

09/02/2022

"The invigorating, blazing jazz sounds that are on Lux And Ivy Dig Crime Jazz easily stand up on their own. For anyone looks for something far away from the norm, this collection represents a refreshing and stylish glance backwards."

Louderthanwar War review of Lux & Ivy Dig Crime Jazz
https://louderthanwar.com/various-lux-and-ivy-dig-crime-jazz-album-review/

Various - Lux And Ivy Dig Crime Jazz Subtitled Film Noir Groove And Dangerous Liaisons, this selection has cool jazz themes from 1950s TV and films

10/01/2022

Coming in March ...Fool’s Gold: Lux And Ivy Dig Those Novelty Tunes

25 madcap and eclectic novelty 45s gathered together for All Fool’s Day. Think original Saturday morning Children’s Choice selections fed into a Crampsian cement mixer.

👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/label/righteous/

06/12/2021

🐧 Coming in February ...Lux And Ivy Say Flip Your Top – Sinners And Penguins Doing The San Francisco Twist

An eclectic collection of unhinged tunes; 50 madcap tracks from the basement of The Cramps’ Lux And Ivy’s mixed up minds. Including timeless party anthems, exploitation dance crazes, novelty pop, tragic ballads and rambunctious levity, from an era where seemingly nothing was taboo on record: The bomb, incarceration, gear shifting hot rods, murder and more...

👉 https://www.cherryred.co.uk/label/righteous/