The Mood Mosaic is a compilation series widely known for it's eye-catching cover art (I wonder why?), but believe us when we say they are jam-packed with hard to find classics in the funk, jazz-funk, soul and rare groove genres.

Greatest Hits is a spectacularly expressive, historically monumental, and masterfully synchronized southern soul and funk studio masterpiece collection voiced by the legendary American vocal vanguard pioneer and phrasing monarch Otis Redding, digitally preserved and released on compact disc in 1989 under the prestigious independent European archival preservation banner of Duchesse Compact Disc. Spanning over 44 minutes of breathtakingly intense, conceptually profound vocal and instrumental interactions across 16 definitive, definitive tracking alignments, this high-fidelity document serves as an absolute peak monument in mid-1960s rhythm and blues archaeology. Gathering the absolute apex definitive achievements of Redding's career, this landmark archival release executes a fierce, forward-thinking sonic blueprint that seamlessly integrates his tearing, emotionally raw vocal delivery with explosive horn unisons, cascading Stax house band grooves, and a thunderous, deeply pocketed rhythm section.

Given the brilliantly simple concept behind this fine compilation - contemporary Detroit producers remix Funkadelic - we're rather surprised nobody's done it before. With 17 varied re-rubs stretched across three slabs of wax, there's naturally plenty to enjoy. Highlights come thick and fast, from the deep house/P-funk fusion of Alton Miller's take on "Get Your Ass Off and Jam" and Andres' loose, hip-hop influenced revision of "Music For My Mother", to the thrusting loops and heady late night hypnotism of Anthony Shake Shakir and T-Dancer's version of "Standing on the Verge". While many of the versions stay relatively faithful to the original, the more "out-there" interpretations - see BMG's outer-space ambient dub of "Maggot Brain" and Moodymann's epic revision of "Cosmic Slop" - are also consistently impressive.

Kytecrash is a spectacularly explosive, historically monumental, and masterfully synchronized contemporary electro-funk and modern creative studio masterpiece co-engineered by two generation-spanning Dutch trumpet vanguard icons, Colin Benders (celebrated mastermind behind The Kyteman Orchestra) and Eric Vloeimans, released in 2011 by Benders's independent creative laboratory and preservation imprint Kytopia Records. Spanning over 66 minutes of breathtakingly intense, heavily syncopated organic-digital interactions across 13 definitive tracking alignments, this high-fidelity document serves as an absolute peak monument in early-2011s European cross-genre archaeology. Merging Vloeimans's lyrical, breathy jazz elegance with Benders's aggressive hip-hop, dub, and electronic sensibilities, the project executes a fierce, forward-thinking sonic blueprint that bridges explosive live brass walls with deep ambient textures and heavy electronic matrices.

Known for his mariachi-inspired easy listening sound, trumpeter Herb Alpert is one of the most successful instrumental performers in pop history. He is also one of the entertainment industry's canniest businessmen, having co-founded A&M Records – a label that ranks among the most prosperous artist-owned companies ever established – with partner Jerry Moss. Collection includes: The Lonely Bull (1962); South Of The Border (1964); Whipped Cream & Other Delights (1965); !!Going Places!! (1965); What Now My Love (1966); S.R.O (1966); The Beat Of The Brass (1968); Rise (1979); Fandango (1982); Bullish (1984); Keep Your Eye On Me (1987); Classics, Volume 1 (1987); Steppin' Out (Featuring Lani Hall) (2013); In The Mood (2014); Come Fly With Me (2015).

After a long-awaited return, a fresh chapter in this iconic compilation series is here! A cornerstone of B-movie soundtracks, library, sexploitation and psychedelic music. This new one delves into a deeper psychedelic groove, seamlessly weaving the familiar jazz, funk, and cinematic elements with a distinct Italian touch. Discover a collection of exceptionally rare gems, offering a distinct atmosphere compared to the classic Italian soundscapes of the 1970s. This is a bold, fresh chapter in a storied saga!

A much-needed look at an overlooked side of the genius of Quincy Jones – not his jazz work, not his productions for famous soul artists, but instead his huge legacy of soundtrack material – a part of Q's career that really took off in the 60s! By the time he started working in films, Jones had already had a decade under his belt as one of the hippest arrangers, leaders, and composers in jazz – and the film business really respected those talents, and allowed Quincy to bring some really fresh styles into play – modes that really opened up the vibe of American cinema, and also paved the way for the funky styles of the 70s! As that decade approached, Jones left behind the cinema to take on some more higher-profile records of his own – but all the charms of those great albums can be found here at their roots – in this stunning collection of soundtrack material, some of which has never been on CD. The package is way more than just a sampler – and includes an album's worth of material from the films The Pawnbroker, Slender Thread, Mirage, The Deadly Affair, In The Heat Of The Night, In Cold Blood, Walk Don't Run, The Italian Job, Lost Man, and John & Mary – plus two versions of the love theme from The Getaway, and a bonus CD with 18 tracks – titled Q's highlights, and featuring tracks from his Mercury records – plus more by Billy Preston, Arthur Prysock, Bill Cosby, Shirley Horn, Letta Mbulu, Toots Thielemans, and others. Even features the "Sanford & Son" and "Ironside" themes!

The organ can often take a back seat in the pecking order of great Jazz instruments but underappreciate it at your peril. The likes of Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Booker T and Ray Charles, to name but a few, made the instrument their own while crafting jazz cuts of dazzling brilliance.

Hopeful is a spectacularly vibrant, historically monumental, and masterfully synchronized contemporary electro-funk and nu-jazz studio masterpiece engineered by the legendary French instrumental vanguard collective Electro Deluxe, released in 2007 by the independent creative preservation imprint Such Production. Spanning over 62 minutes of deeply infectious, heavily syncopated organic-digital interactions across 13 definitive tracking alignments, this high-fidelity document serves as an absolute peak monument in mid-2000s European groove archaeology. Marking their sophomore studio ledger following the groundbreaking success of Stardown, the core rhythm engine of Electro Deluxe utilizes this expansive sonic laboratory to execute a fierce, forward-thinking blueprint that seamlessly fuses horn-driven old-school funk power with crisp synthesizer arrays, slick urban hip-hop loops, and soul-stirring vocal architectures.

Play is a spectacularly explosive, historically monumental, and masterfully synchronized contemporary electro-funk and nu-jazz studio masterpiece engineered by the legendary French instrumental vanguard collective Electro Deluxe, released in 2010 by their independent artist-led preservation imprint Collectif Soul Gang. Spanning over 67 minutes of deeply infectious, heavily syncopated organic-digital interactions across 14 definitive tracking alignments, this high-fidelity document serves as an absolute peak monument in early-2010s urban groove archaeology. Marking a grand, forward-thinking evolution in their sonic blueprint, the core rhythm engine of Electro Deluxe masterfully bridges explosive, old-school live horn-driven funk and classic jazz instrumentation with slick electronic sampling, boom-bap hip-hop breakbeats, and sophisticated acid-jazz matrices.

Original Hits: 70s is a decent six-disc set, highlighting 111 pop singles released in that decade. Along with the original versions of radio classics by Al Stewart, Blondie, the Knack, KC & the Sunshine Band, and Dr. Hook, are less-than-obvious inclusions by Peter Tosh, XTC, the Move, and Benny Hill!

NOW Music proudly presents the second instalment in our celebration of 12” 80s classics: NOW 12” 80s: 1986 – Part Two, a 4CD collection bringing together 45 extended, remixed and full-length 12” versions that defined the dancefloors, airwaves and pop culture of 1986.

Trey Anastasio Since co-founding the seminal improv rock outfit Phish in 1983, guitarist, composer, and songwriter Trey Anastasio has explored a wide variety of musical pathways ranging from atonal fugues and elaborate charts with Phish to adventurous free jazz on his first solo project, Surrender to the Air (1996), to collaborations with the likes of Tom Marshall, Les Claypool, Philip Glass, Stewart Copeland, and others. Anastasio pursued many of these projects during the 2000s, a period when Phish embarked on several extended hiatuses and breakups. After releasing a shiny, pop-oriented eponymous solo album in 2002, the guitarist formed Oysterhead – a group featuring Claypool and Copeland – and instituted a large solo band that supported him both on record and in the studio.

Three CD set. Ministry of Sound's hugely successful Soul Jams series returns with the irresistibly funky '80s Soul Jams Vol. II. Expect three discs of soul-pumping, dance-floor groovers and legendary disco anthems from Aretha Franklin, Kool & The Gang, Luther Vandross, Alexander O'Neil, The Jacksons, Marvin Gaye, Billy Ocean, Womack & Womack and many, many more. So, get down on it and feel the groove with 60 tracks of pure '80s Soul Jams fire.

The Best Seventies Album contains the defining tracks of the decade and features some of the biggest hits from artists including T. Rex, Mott The Hoople, Sweet, The Jacksons, David Essex, Earth, Wind & Fire with The Emotions, Nilsson, Eric Carmen, Baccara and many more.