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Gang Starr
Jazz Thing (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 27/Mar/2020 ] With the original UK 7" of this release now as rare as hen's teeth, and with the group having recently 'reformed' for one last album together, the Mr Bongo replica re-release of this 1990 masterpiece by Gang Starr couldn't be more timely. The... |
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Georgette / Claudia
Kiriê / Com Mais De 30 (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 24/Jan/2025 ] The 26th release in Mr Bongo's signature Brazil 45's series. For this 7 inch, we shone the light on two Brazilian masterpieces from Georgette and Claudia that are firm favourites of some of the biggest DJs in the business, including Gilles Peterson,... |
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Goshen Electric Co
The Gray Tower b/w Ring The Bell (7") [ Secretly Canadian / 7in - released 2/Nov/2018 ] Goshen Electric Co. happened both all at once and gradually: an electrifying culmination of Strand of Oak's Tim Showalter's nearly two decades-long love affair with Jason Molina's craft, and just one half-day spent in the recording studio with the... |
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Greg Mendez
First Time / Alone (7") [ Dead Oceans / 7in - released 6/Dec/2024 ] First Time / Alone, Greg Mendez's new EP and first release with Dead Oceans, came together in late summer and early fall of 2023; the songs here appear in the order in which they were written, recorded straight to four-track in the small spare room... |
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Harmony Cats
Harmony Cats' Theme / Seja Como Nos (De Pe No Chao) (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 1/Nov/2024 ] For number 93 in the Brazil45 series, we present two favourites from the Harmony Cats. A female vocal quintet (who later became a trio) from São Paulo. They formed in 1976 and were most prolific in the disco period. 'Harmony Cats' Theme' from 1976... |
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Hollie Cook
Shy Girl / Frontline (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 5/Sep/2025 ] Ahead of the release of Hollie Cook's fifth studio album, Shy Girl, the anthemic, feel-good title track and rootsy chugging 'Frontline' take either side of a 7" single. Woven with tight grooves, beautiful vocals and catchy melodies, Hollie's... |
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Hollie Cook Ft. Horseman
Night Night (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 30/May/2025 ] Hollie Cook, one of reggae's most exciting voices, makes a return to the label that released her cherished debut album in 2011. Landing back on Mr Bongo, 'Night Night' is a stand-alone aperitif and taster of what to expect from the next era in... |
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The House Of Love
Shine On (7") [ Optic Nerve / 7in - released 20/Dec/2019 ] The debut single from the House Of Love is reissued on 7" for the very first time and contains all three tracks that were on the original 12". Although a newly recorded version of Shine on was released in 1990 and became a massive hit, this is the... |
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J Dilla
Welcome 2 Detroit (20th Anniversary Edition 12 x 7″ Box Set) [ Barely Breaking Even / 12 Vinyl Box Set - released 12/Feb/2021 ] BBE Music announces a special 20th Anniversary edition of one of the most important records in the label's history: J Dilla's Welcome 2 Detroit, presented in a deluxe 7" vinyl box set boasting instrumentals, two brand new interpretations by Azymuth... |
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Jabaz Maris
Transas Do Futuro (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 10/May/2024 ] 1000 miles away from the beating musical hearts of Rio and São Paulo in the late '70s, the Brazilian city of Belém gave rise to a little-known record label called Erla - Estudio Rauland. Though not prolific in its output, the label made up for it in... |
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Jello Biafra And The Guantanamo School Of Medicine
No More Selfies / The Ghost Of Vince Lombardi [ Alternative Tentacles / 7in - released 20/Aug/2021 ] At last, Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School of Medicine have finally delivered the two songs missing from the "Tea Party Revenge Porn" LP version on vinyl! Hear the inimitable Mr. B skewer the place we've put ourselves in, like no one else would... |
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João Do Pife
Garoto Do Pife / Homenagem A Ludugero (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 17/Oct/2025 ] Presenting a joyous double dose of Brazilian pífano magic by João do Pife, taken from his iconic Folclore Alagoano LP and pressed for the first time on 7" vinyl. The infectious, uplifting energy of the instrumental track 'Garoto Do Pife' has been a... |
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Jorge Ben
Curumin Chama Cunhãtã Que Eu Vou Contar (Todo Dia Era Dia De Índio) [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 16/Oct/2020 ] Number 80 in Mr Bongo's Brazil.45 series sees a double-sider focusing on the awesome 80's recordings by one of the giants of Brazilian music, Jorge Ben. First up is the addictive, building groove of 'Curumin Chama Cunhãtã Que Eu Vou Contar (Todo... |
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Jorge Ben
Ma Ma Ma Ma Maé (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 16/Oct/2020 ] Number 81 in Mr Bongo's Brazil.45 series sees further digging into the magical world of Jorge Ben's lesser-explored 1980's productions. 'Ma Ma Ma Ma Maé (A Lingua Dos Anjos)' is taken from his 'Alô Alô, Como Vai?' album from 1980, which is... |
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Karen Verros
You Just Gotta Know My Mind / Karen's Theme (7") [ Ace / 7in - released 25/Aug/2023 ] First issued on the Dot label in 1965, Karen Verros' recording of 'You Just Gotta Know My Mind' is one of the most popular and in-demand tracks ever to appear on Ace Records' "Girls With Guitars" compilation series. Pressings of the hopelessly rare... |
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King Kennytone & His Western Toppers Band
Dancing Time [ Soundway / 7in - released 18/Apr/2011 ] |
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Kit Sebastian
Rain / Kozmos (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 18/Sep/2020 ] |
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Kneecap
No Comment (7") [ Heavenly Recordings / 7in - released 6/Feb/2026 ] Riding a hefty drop down bass riff courtesy of the track's producer, acclaimed DJ/artist Sub Focus, the Belfast / Derry trio, KNEECAP, have focused on the British state's abuse of power and intimidation following their failed pursuit at charging Mo... |
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Kool & Together
Sittin' On On A Red Hot Stove [ Big Crown / 7in - released 4/May/2018 ] 7 inch reissue from Texas's own Kool & Together. The A side, 'Sittin' On a Red Hot Stove', is an infectious, medium-paced funk movement that chugs along with the help of some sharp drums from Joe, and a rolling bass line that never quits.... |
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Labretta Suede & The Motel 6
Bad News / In Full (7") [ 7in - released 17/Apr/2015 ] Auckland's favourite purveyors of down n dirty rock n roll return with two slabs of audio adrenaline on beautiful red vinyl. |