SOUL JAZZ RECORDS PRESENT - STUDIO ONE FUNK (VARIOUS ARTISTS) VINYL (LTD. 18TH ANN. ED. RED 2LP GATEFOLD)

LIMITED 18TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION RED 2LP VINYL GATEFOLD

Release Date: 27th January 2023

"Soul Jazz Records’ long out of print classic ‘Studio One Funk’ collection is being re-released in an 18th Anniversary edition. Special edition red pressed CD enclosed in jewelcase and slipcase. Heavyweight one off pressing red double vinyl with digital download card. Unique pressing red-cased cassette format. 18 years on from its original release, ‘Studio One Funk’ remains one of Soul Jazz Records’ most in demand Studio One titles. ‘Studio One Funk’ is made up of rare and unreleased reggae funk from the vaults of Studio One. Ever since the birth of funk in America, the sound has been an ever-present ingredient in the melting pot of Studio One’s musical output. The music on this release is a combination of originals, US covers and versions of existing Studio One cuts. Jackie Mittoo shows his appreciation for Booker T and The MGs, the studio group at Memphis’ famous Stax Records, with ‘Hang ‘Em High’, itself a cover of a film soundtrack by Dominic Frontiere. Incredibly this version has never before been released. Booker T’s super funky ‘Melting Pot’ is also covered by the little-known Underground Vegetables."