• Donnel Pittman – Love Explosion
    • Donnel Pittman – Your Love Is Dynamite
    • 1. Love Explosion
    • 2. Your Love Is Dynamite

    Huge disco / modern soul dance-floor filler from the Athens Of the North stable! Don't sleep on this one - certified floor filling bullet, people!

    Other Releases on Athens Of The North

    James Alexander BrightFall for YouAthens Of The North
    Deep, breezy soul movements from from multi-talented vocalist, James Alexander Bright. Top, contemporary vibes from Athens Of The North!
    • – Fall For You
    • – Viper Flames
    The Funnybone ExpressAll The Way DownAthens Of The North
    Rough, ready and raw deepfunk rarity reissued via Athens Of The North!
    • – All the Way Down
    • – Tonight's the Night
    Just A Touch: Underground UK Soul Compiled by Sam DonAthens Of The North
    Sam Don focuses on the sound of underground UK street soul music from the early 90s. Mega-rare tunes and quality throughout — don’t miss this essential...
    • – Bô'vel - Coming Back
    • – Sam - Life (Club Mix)
    • – Marcelle Moncrieffe - Take Me There
    • – Kofi - Step by Step
    • – Pure Silk - What You Do for Me
    • – Jenny B - Sexy Eyes
    • – Sonja Ryshard - Step Back
    • – Cavalier - Don’t Touch
    • – Purely Fizzycal - Straight to the Top
    • – Dennis Planter - I Still Dream of You
    • – Taffy - Passion
    • – Weekend In Paris - Hold Your Head Up
    Leonard GrandsonThe Sands of ZanzibarAthens Of The North
    Leonard Grandsons'The Sands of Zanziibar' is a classy, extremely rare soulful floater from ’77which has remained extremely elusive despite having a sound...
    • – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
    • – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
    Other LandsArchipelagosAthens Of The North
    AOTN proudly present a new solo outing from long time friend & contributor to Athens of the North, Other Lands aka Gavin L.Sutherland. Channelling his...
    • – Braidbit
    • – SoLong SoFar
    • – Ambergris
    • – Zeniba
    • – Cave Code
    • – Selkie Road
    • – Open Sea
    • – HomeWords
    • – Landmasses
    • – Circles
    Arthur PonderThe Prince of Georgia SoulAthens Of The North
    Arthur Ponder, a life long Macon, Georgia resident, started his singing career in the 60s replacing Otis Redding in Johnny Jenkins & The Pinetoppersafter...
    • – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
    • – Sexy Lady
    • – If You Want My Love
    • – My Love
    • – Let's Get Together for the Wrong We Have Done
    • – Whatcha Gonna Do About It
    • – You Are the One for Me (feat. Side Show)
    • – Oh Baby Why You Want to Make Me Cry
    • – You Talk Too Much
    • – It's You Girl
    William StuckeyEverything That's Good in LifeAthens Of The North
    Unreleased soul music from William Stuckey - pure class - backed with an alternate 7" mix of 'Hold Me Close' from his mega-rare 1979 album of the same...
    • – Everything That's Good in Life
    • – Hold Me Close (7" Mix)
    Brotherhood BandLeather PantsAthens Of The North
    Monster modern soul from 1985 by Memphis band Brotherhood Band reissued via Athens Of The North!
    • – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
    • – Nicci's Theme
    Billy BrunerTulsa SongAthens Of The North
    AWESOME 80s soul gem from Tulsa's Billy Bruner - monster, monster record reissued via Athens Of The North! Don't miss!
    • – T-U-L-S-A Song
    • – I Want To Hold You
    LevalOur LoveAthens Of The North
    Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
    • – Our Love
    • – It's Up to You
    Akira FreezeTell Me BabyAthens Of The North
    Mid-80s boogie/soul 45 from obscure Daytona act, Akira Freeze - big vibes on both sides!
    • – Tell Me Baby
    • – I Remember
    Linkwood & Greg FoatLinkwood & Greg FoatAthens Of The North
    Wicked new collaboration between two heavy hitters from the jazz and house music world. Edinburgh based electronic producer Linkwood joins forces with...
    • – Es Vedra
    • – Marina
    • – Pressure
    • – Bentley 101
    • – Sa Talaia
    • – Neutrino
    • – Push It
    • – Mysterious Richie
    Disco with a FeelingAthens Of The North
    Athens Of The North have put together the first ever compilation, 'Disco with a Feeling' compiled by long time label affiliate and disco aficionado David...
    • Ice – Reality
    • Cloudburst – I'm Loving You
    • Popsicles – These Are the Good Times
    • Bileo – You Can Win
    • Mahana – She Really Needs Love
    • Jerry Blacksheer – Defected
    • Mr. Wigg & Co – You Got a Lot of Living to Do
    • Benita – Time for a Change
    • Darrell Johnson – Days Gone Past
    • Bordeaux – Paradise's Love
    • Split Decision Band – Watchin Out
    • Sequence – Disco Thing
    • Strivers Show Band – Love Episode
    • Love Company – Love Tempo
    • Gratitude – We Are Here to Party
    • Jax Transit Authority – Life Is a Miricle
    James McKenzie & The Mckenzie BrothersJames McKenzie & The Mckenzie BrothersAthens Of The North
    Lush, breezy AOR / soft rock business from James McKenzie & The Mckenzie Brothers - a compilation of two of their privately pressed albums from the 70s,...
    • – Lady Is Love
    • – Live Again
    • – Two Ladies
    • – I Hope She Don't Hurt You
    • – Wonderful to Be in Love
    • – Felt Her Fire
    • – I've Got to Go
    • – Birth Is Love
    • – Joni's Little Song
    • – Lonley Girl
    • – Tomorrow Is Your Own
    Judy PollakIn TogethernessAthens Of The North
    Athens Of The North reissue Judy Pollak's extremely rare, soul / funk / folk masterpiece 'In Togetherness'. Originals of this beauty exchange for big sums...
    • – Your Mine
    • – Come with Me
    • – Mr DJ
    • – Happiness
    • – Fascinating
    • – Billy's Coming Bac
    • – More Than Words
    • – Still in Love
    BABParty & Get on DownAthens Of The North
    One of the best mid-tempo disco rarities to come out the 'deep funk' scene. Reissued nice n loud on a 12" on Athens of the North! 
    • – Party & Get on Down (Full Length Mix)
    • – Party & Get on Down
    Renee GeyerBe There in the MorningAthens Of The North
    Absolutely gorgeous modern soul rarity re-issued by the newly formed Athens Of The North imprint. Recorded in the states in 1977 but only released in Australia...
    • – Be There in the Morning (1977 Version)
    • – Be There in the Morning (1976 Version)

    People also bought

    The Browne BunchWe've Got A Good Thing GoingDub Store
    Superlative reggae soul produced by Mikey Chung for his own Superstar imprint. Having both young Steely and Clevie in the band, when you think of the further...
    • The Browne Bunch – We've Got A Good Thing Going
    • Now Generation – Version
    Black IvoryMainline / Walking Downtown (Saturday Night)Buddah Records
    Official reissue of the classic, Leroy Burgess penned Paradise Garage and Loft anthem 'Mainline'. Another essential disco joint reissued via the Buddah...
    • – Mainline
    • – Dance
    Joe BataanAftershower Funk / FinSoul Jazz Records
    NEW EXCLUSIVE SUPER LTD. edition of 300 copies. Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe. KILLER, KILLER 100%...
    • Joe Bataan – Aftershower Funk
    • Joe Bataan – Fin
    Aretha FranklinOne Step AheadBe With Records
    Be With Records drop their first ever 7", with a reissue of Aretha Franklin's scintillating  all-time deep soul classic "One Step...
    • – One Step Ahead
    • – I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face
    Mirage Records Soul & Funk Collection Vol. 3Funky Town Grooves
    Killer soul comp. taken from the Mirage records archive feat. Spinners, Blue Magic, The System, Ingram and more!
      Sharon Jones & The Dap-KingsMatter Of Time / When I Saw Your FaceDaptone Records
      The 45 debut of Sharon Jones’ final studio sessions. “Matter of Time” is an electrify- ing exhibition of the baddest band in the land at the pinnacle...
      • – Matter Of Time
      Norman ConnorsOnce I've Been There / Captain ConnorsExpansion Records
      Official reissue of the sought-after 12" versions of Norman Connors' classic, promo-only disco jam, 'Once I've Been There' and his essential...
      • – Once I've Been There
      • – Captain Connors (12" Mix)
      Ernie and The Top NotesDap Walk / Things Are BetterSoul Jazz Records
      Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe. KILLER NEW ORLEANS FUNK PARTY BOMB!! One of the rarest of all New...
      • Ernie and The Top Notes – Dap Walk
      • Ernie and The Top Notes – Things Are Better
      CapricornCapricorn (1980)Emergency Records
      Killer Italo-Disco (Vocal + instrumental) Unplayed original USA 45 Original USA 7"Vinyl NM- /Sleeve NM-100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl...
      • – Capricorn (Vocal)
      Sticky FingersWastin' My Love / Party Song (1979)Prelude Records
      Stormin NYC disco on Prelude, 79, produced by Francois Kervorkian Unplayed original USA 45 Original USA 7"Vinyl NM- /Sleeve NM-100% Guarantee on this...
      • – Wastin' My Love
      Yellow SunshineYellow Sunshine / Don't Tell Me Later GirlTSOP
      Official reissue of this essential proto-disco jam from 1973. A big one with the disco heads and B-boys alike - this record is a BULLET!
      • – Yellow Sunshine
      • – Don't Tell Me Later Girl
      Skull SnapsIt's A New Day / TrespassingDynamite Cuts
      Two of Skull Snaps' greatest funk / B-Boy break classics beautifully presented in a tasty picture sleeve. Limited to 500 copies.
      • – It's A New Day
      • – Trespassing
      Dionne WarwickMove Me No Mountain / (I'm) Just Being MyselfExpansion Records
      Essential reissue via Expansion Records! Gorgeous, heartbreaking modern soul classic, 'Move Me No Mountain' (produced and arranged by the legend, Thom...
      • – Move Me No Mountain
      • – (I'm) Just Being Myself
      K-Alexi ShelbyAll For Lee-SahTransmat
      Reissue of this CLASSIC techno / acid 12" from Chicago's K-Alexi Shelby! Every track a winner, but main draw is the essential, 'My Medusa'!
      • – All For Lee-Sah
      • – My Medusa
      • – Vertigo
      Dinosaur LGo Bang! #5Get On Down
      Reissued on a 45! Classic oddball disco from the maverick mind of the late, great Arthur Russell - remixed by Francois Kevorkian!
      • – Go Bang! #5 Pt. 1
      • – Go Bang! #5 Pt. 2
      Carlton ManningWe Will Live & LoveDub Store
      The debut song from Carlton Manning - elder brother of Lynford and Donald of The Abyssinians and later known for his Carlton and The Shoes releases for...
      • Carlton Manning – We Will Live & Love
      • The Soul Lads – I Am Yours Forever
      Arnold BlairTrying To Get Next To YouSoul Jazz Records
      NEW LTD. FIRST EDITION 300 copies. Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe. Stone-cold...
      • – Trying To Get Next To You
      • – I Won The Big Deal
      Lennie Hibbert, Count Ossie & Lynn TaittPure SoulDub Store
      Master of the Jamaican jazz, Lennie Hibbert, on one to one session with the nyabinghi great Count Ossie. Considering the standard of its time those Gay...
      • Lennie Hibbert, Count Ossie & Lynn Taitt – Pure Soul
      • Patsy Millicent Todd – A Man Is A Two Face
      Arthur VerocaiArthur VerocaiMr Bongo
      Melancholic, psych folk-Brazilian classic!!! Lush beautiful arrangements, sample-laden gem! In 1972 a repressive Brazilian military dictatorship frowned...
      • – Caboclo
      • – Pelas Sombras
      • – Sylvia
      • – Dedicada A Ela
      • New LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP251MB£36.00
        50th Anniversary Edition. Limited coloured vinyl, half-speed mastered.
        In stockAdd to Bag
      Charlotte Dos SantosCleoFresh Selects
      Incredible debut from Charlotte Dos Santos whose 'Cleo' album arrives on the very reliable Fresh Selects label out of Portland, USA. Invoking the deepest,...
      • – Sumer Is Icumen In
      • – Good Sign
      • – Watching You
      • – Move On
      • – Cleo
      • – بداية جديدة (New Beginnings)
      • – Red Clay
      • – King of Hearts
      • – Take it Slow
      • – It's Over, Bobby
      Leon WareWhat's Your Name / Inside Your LoveExpansion
      Both these killer tracks feature on the classic “Inside is Love” LP from 1979. Two modern soul dancefloor fillers, previously both released...
      • – What's Your Name
      • – Inside Your Love
      Cyril X. Diaz And His OrchestraTabuCook
      Two massive instrumentals from Cyril X. Diaz & His Orchestra. "Tabu" (also recorded as Tabou, Tabú, and Taboo) is a popular cuban music standard...
      • – Tabu
      • – Serenal
      FlipsideHavin' A PartyAthens Of The North
      Flipside were a typical local radio rock band who got drawn into the disco funk wave during the late 70's. "Havin' A Party" is a killer slice of super rare...
      • – Havin' A Party
      • – Music (Get's Me High)
      Altin GunGoca DunyaBongo Joe
      Altin Gun revive strong, noxious Turkish brews of folk, psychedelia, funk and rock in the 1970s - killer, killer release!
      • – Goca Dunya
      • – Kirsehir'in Gulleri