US funky drummer Les DeMerle is one of the representations of rare groove scenes. His 1st album was released in 1968 and is finally reissued as vinyl for the first time! Many killer tracks for diggers are included, such as 'A Day In The Life' which is also known as sampling material of HIP HOP classic OC 'Time's Up' and the US No.1 hit great funk number 'Aquarius' by Fifth Dimension.In addition, great musicians were joined for this great funk album such as Frank Foster, Lew Tabackin, Arnie Lawrence, Charles Sullivan, etc... you can find how young Les DeMerle was a talented drummer even though he was just around 20 years old at that time!
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Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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Francis Rossi The Way We Were Vol. 1 [2xLP]
Earmusic
July 18, 2025 -
Swell Season Forward
Masterkey Sounds
July 11, 2025 -
Nadine Shah Live In London [3xLP]
Live Here Now
July 4, 2025 -
Inertia Estranged Icon (Translucent)
Distortion Productions
July 11, 2025 -
Herbert & Momoko (Matthew Herbert & Momoko Gill) Clay
Strut
June 27, 2025 -
Feeder Comfort In Sound 2025 (Transparent Blue Curacao)
Bmg
September 12, 2025 -
Sharpie Smile The Staircase
Drag City
June 27, 2025 -
As December Falls Everything's On Fire But I'm Fine (Red Marble)
As December Falls
August 8, 2025 -
Jeanines How Long Can It Last (White)
Slumberland Records
June 27, 2025 -
Pretty Bitter Pleaser (Blueberry Lemonade Splatter)
Tiny Engines
August 1, 2025 -
Le Volume Courbe Planet Ping Pong
Duophonic Super 45S
July 4, 2025 -
Debby Friday The Starrr of the Queen of Life
Sub Pop
August 1, 2025 -
Manslaughter 777 God's World
Thrill Jockey
July 25, 2025 -
Shaki Tavi Minor Slip
Felte Records
August 15, 2025