Creative Soul Records

26/08/2024

Just under 2 weeks away for the next session of 70's Soul Thang.....if you want different, you'll hear it here, if you want the same old, you'll be disappointed :-)

10/08/2024

So due to popular demand we’re just a few weeks away from the special edition release in blue vinyl of MT Jones “Id Be Lying” / “In My Arms” which we’re issuing to support the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Our first issue sold out in days and the original copies have been selling for up to £100.
To add to the MDNA fund we’re auctioning a test pressing, 1 of only 5 produced, with bids starting at £20, and closing at 6pm on Sunday 18th . Bids by PM to me.
Of course if you’d like a regular copy of the record it’s now available for pre-order on our website, and due to land by the end of August
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04/08/2024

Thanks to all you smashing people who have donated to the challenge fund, you're all stars ⭐️. I'm 24 miles in so just 36 to go and as Nina sang "I'm feeling good" ❤ 👊

If anyone else would like to contribute, here's the link to my funding page 🙂
https://www.facebook.com/donate/3938444386386404/10225801173325239/

03/08/2024

So due to popular demand we’re just a few weeks away from the special edition release in blue vinyl of MT Jones “Id Be Lying” / “In My Arms” which we’re issuing to support the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Our first issue sold out in days and the original copies have been selling for up to £100. So whether you were quick enough to buy the first release or not, now’s your chance to get yourself a special MNDA edition and support a great cause.
Now available for pre-order on our website, and due to land by the end of August

When first released earlier this year the record sold out in just a few days. Now re-released by popular demand, two great tracks from MT Jones, a...

09/07/2024

The “From Detroit With Love” EPs from Soul4Real continue to so justifiably give life to tracks that were initially rejected by the Motown machine, but easily stand up as incredible examples of "The Sound of Young America" EPs III and IV each give four more great tracks set free from the confines of the Motown master tape shelves and released for the first time on vinyl (at least legally). ……take a listen to Kim Weston, The Four Tops, Carolyn Crawford, The Vandellas, Oma Heard, Marvin Gaye, Chuck Jackson & Yvonne Fair and you'll ask yourself "how could Motown not have released these tracks when they were originally recorded?"
Soul4Real’s previous two EPs sold out in a flash, so don’t risk missing out!
Due on July 20th and available for pre-order now from Creative Soul.
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18/04/2024

JUST LANDED!
Two great new double-siders from Jai Alai Records, released for the first time as limited editions on 7" vinyl.
Frankie Beverley's music is absolutely timeless, his style is a masterclass in production and arrangement, matched only by his poetic compositions and seemingly effortless vocal delivery. “Somebody Else’s Arms”, taken from his aptly named ‘Silky Soul’ album, released in 1989, and "Love Is" taken from the 'Back To Basics' CD only album, released in 1993 are just incredible examples of his talents.
Donald Byrd’s move to Elektra Records produced three albums with his new incarnation 125th Street NYC, a group of musicians he taught at North Carolina Central University. The third album 'Sounds, Colors & Shapes' (1982) was produced by Isaac Hayes from which “Everyday”, a fabulous forgotten piece of soulful, mellow jazz funk derives. On the flipside we have a track taken from arguably his finest CD only album,'G Spot' released in 2002 in Elektra Records, Gerald Levert's “The Top Of My Head”, is a delicate string-laden stepper and features his lead falsetto vocal interwoven with his own background vocals. Pure class
Now available from Creative Soul
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10/04/2024

Two great new double-siders from Jai Alai Records, released for the first time as limited editions on 7" vinyl.
Frankie Beverley's music is absolutely timeless, his style is a masterclass in production and arrangement, matched only by his poetic compositions and seemingly effortless vocal delivery. “Somebody Else’s Arms”, taken from his aptly named ‘Silky Soul’ album, released in 1989, and "Love Is" taken from the 'Back To Basics' CD only album, released in 1993 are just incredible examples of his talents.
Donald Byrd’s move to Elektra Records produced three albums with his new incarnation 125th Street NYC, a group of musicians he taught at North Carolina Central University. The third album 'Sounds, Colors & Shapes' (1982) was produced by Isaac Hayes from which “Everyday”, a fabulous forgotten piece of soulful, mellow jazz funk derives. On the flipside we have a track taken from arguably his finest CD only album,'G Spot' released in 2002 in Elektra Records, Gerald Levert's “The Top Of My Head”, is a delicate string-laden stepper and features his lead falsetto vocal interwoven with his own background vocals. Pure class
Now available for pre-order from Creative Soul, mailing w/c 15th April
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17/12/2023

Now available on vinyl and selling FAST from this super talented musician 👊
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Limited press, so make sure you don't miss out!

13/11/2023

There was a slogan carried on t-shirts and record bags a few years ago which simply said "Soul music, if I had to explain it, then you wouldn't understand". It's true up to a point, you have to listen, you have to have an ear to really appreciate to then understand what it's really about.

We think that our next release should have carried a strap line, "MT Jones.... soul music explained"

Available from mid-December, and available for pre-order now. We expect this to sell out, and those that have seen MT Jones supporting Jalen Ngonda's performances will certainly agree with us.

In MT Jones there’s unquestionable talent and passion for REAL soul music that crosses so many boundaries. It should come as no surprise that he...

08/11/2023

31/10/2023

Two new releases from Soul4Real, music from Aretha Franklin and Magic Sam to bring some sunshine to the rainy days. Continuing to deliver great soul music in the soul fan's favourite format. Here are four more tracks previously unreleased on 7" vinyl.
Available for pre-order now, and mailing w/c 6th November.
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06/10/2023

We're excited to to announce that our 4th release has now landed 'Ghetto Preacher' by Kinsman Dazz Band featuring Eddie B Sands. Reviewed as the social commentary release of the year, and demand has already been high.
Order your copy directly from our Creative Soul website https://creativesoulcouk.bigcartel.com/product/kinsman-dazz-band-ghetto-preacher-saved-available-early-october
Also available on Juno's website.

Strictly limited press....don't miss out. 👊

Michael J. Calhoun has accomplished greatness in music for over 30 years. He was influenced by such luminaries as B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff...

16/01/2023

Finally, this modern soul gem gets a release on a must have, limited press 45 from Jai Alai Records!

David Sea - Back In Love Again / Back In The Day
As a special thank you to all our customers Creative Soul is offering free entry into a very special prize draw. Every order received for David Sea has the chance of winning one of only 5 test pressing copies produced! You can double your chances by adding a copy of the super-soulful Centaura featuring Jewel Bass to your order.

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06/12/2022

‘If only’….. How many times have you thought ‘if only this song was released on a 45’, it might be a track from and obscure CD, a rare album or never released studio recording. We’ve said it more times than we can remember over the years and have worked that thought with a lifelong passion for soul music to release some special tracks, ensuring that the artists involved receive due credit.

So, with not a lot more than a love of soul music, and with really no idea of what it takes to turn ‘what if’ into 45s, we set off on a journey to make our dreams a reality.