Library Music Rarities

Blog update - Library LPs For Sale

2011-12-14T09:21:00.000-08:00

I've just refreshed and updated my Blog: LIBRARY LPs FOR SALE
Have a look at listen! Some new funky library nuggets are waiting for you...
In my blog i've used a new label called 'Drum Breaks' so that you can easily spot the albums with open drum breaks!

Dramatic Funk Themes Vol. 3 - Roaring Rare Grooves, Action & Detective Breaks 1972-1983

2011-07-05T06:13:00.000-07:00

V/A: Dramatic Funk Themes Vol. 3

Roaring Rare Grooves, Action & Detective Breaks 1972-1983

(show up records, 2011)

Oops, I did it again… Here we are with ‘Dramatic Funk Themes Vol. 3’! In 2008 I started the series with big funk scores from the British Themes International Music Library repertoire only. The follower featured various British music libraries such as KPM, Music De Wolfe, Bruton or Josef Weinberger. On Volume 3 the focus turned to a more global view on library music and presents 20 (vinyl: 18) previously unreleased pearls originating from Germany, France, UK and the USA. Available on CD + LP.

The library gems from this album originate from the following library labels: Conroy, Golden Ring Records, Hudson Music, KPM Music, Music De Wolfe, Omnimusic, Patchwork, Peer International Library, Robert Hall Productions, Selected Sound, Studio One and UBM Record.

Both CD and LP include infos on all original library albums these songs were taken from plus the original cover artworks.
For lowest price buy the LP here, the CD here!

Soundclip A:

Soundclip B:

Cosmic Future Groove Vol. 1 - IS OUT NOW !!!

2010-09-07T12:09:00.000-07:00

V/A: Cosmic Future Groove Vol. 1 - Spaced Out Disco & Funkified Electronic Themes 1975-1987 (CD/LP)

- 16 Unreleased Library Gems -

LP Tracklist + additional info / CD Tracklist

condition: brandnew (still sealed)

BUY IT HERE OR THERE

Side A

Side B

NEW BLOG: LIBRARY LP'S FOR SALE !!!

2010-04-08T13:17:00.000-07:00

Here is my new blog - Library LPs for sale only, each album provided with high quality soundclip:

http://libraryseller.blogspot.com/

I will post more than 100 library LP's in the next few weeks. In general you will have the opportunity to buy the LP's on the blog site first, after a while I will also sell them on ebay and discogs. I have almost the complete Selected Sound 9000series and the complete Coloursound catalogue. Feel free to contact me and make offers!

Hot Library LP's For Sale!!!

2010-03-17T09:24:00.001-07:00

Hey Folks! I'm going to sell a lot of my library LP's through eBay, discogs and eventually private. During the next weeks I will provide scans and soundfiles. Here is already a short list of some LP's I'm going to sell:

Amphonic Music AMPS 106 - The Otto Keller Orchestra
Amphonic Music AMPS 113 - Melody All The Way
April Orchestra Vol. 21 - Présente Michel Magne
April Orchestra Vol. 25
April Orchestra Vol. 26
April Orchestra Vol. 28
Bruton BRM 8 - Watchful Eye
Coloursound CS 5 - Romance And Drama (Alessandro Alessandroni)
Coloursound CS 14 - Reflective Moods
Coloursound CS 27 - Contemporary Group Volume 1
Intersound ISST 109 - Plastic People (John Fiddy)
Intersound ISST 123 - Dream Away (Anesis)
JW Theme Music JW 410 - The Electric String Mobile (Peter Thomas)
JW Theme Music JW 415 - Swings And Roundabouts (Vic Flick)
Music De Wolfe DWLP 3327 - Stretch
Music De Wolfe DWLP 3338 - Wings
Music De Wolfe DWLP 3345 - Nomination
Music De Wolfe DWLP 3350 - Man Of The Moment
Music De Wolfe DWLP 3375 - Hair Of The Dog
Music De Wolfe DWLP 3353 - Lorry Load
Music De Wolfe DWLP 3363 - Natural Break
Music De Wolfe DWLP 3436 - Solid State
Musik Mosaik MM 1
Musik Mosaik MM 2
Selected Sound 9017 - Blue Butterfly
Sound Music Album 7 (Peter Thomas) SOLD
Sound Music Album 10 (Eugen Thomass) SOLD
Sound Music Album 16 (E. Cadiz) SOLD
Sound Music Album 20 (Heribert Thusek a.o.) SOLD
Sound Music Album 21 (Erich Carvo) SOLD
Sound Music Album 29 (Eugen Thomass) SOLD
Sound Music Album 30 (Eugen Thomass) SOLD
Themes International TIM 1003 - Main Themes And Sig Tunes

FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AND MAKE AN OFFER...

Your Choice Please!

2010-03-02T11:37:00.001-08:00

So, now your opinion is wanted! Let's face it: Hundreds of people are downloading the vinyl rips that I'm providing for this blog. And, I really don't know what you're after... a few comments are left but are you just downloading the stuff looking for samples, completing your mp3 library stuff? Are you buying vinyl? Just the old - undiscovered stuff or also new compilations? Whatever! Here is what I want from you: There'll be a early 80ies electronic library compilation to be released very soon! The tracklisting is almost done. One or two songs of the following soundfiles will be included. What do you think? Which one is your favourite? Please vote, leave a comment or whatever... Thank you!

Soundfile 1:
SPACE

Soundfile 2:
CONTACT

Soundfile 3:
VIDEO

Soundfile 4:
IRONY

And, the soundfiles are not originating from the cover that is shown above - that's just an eye-catcher!

Themes International Music Library

2010-02-26T09:02:00.001-08:00

Themes International Music TIM 1033 - Keytronics
(Mike Moran, 1978)

Themes International Music TIM 1032 - Street Pictures
(Various Artists, 1978)

More Coloursounds plus more Klaus Weiss...

2010-02-02T13:24:00.000-08:00

Coloursound CS 18 - Open Space Motion - Underscores
(Klaus Weiss, 1981)

In my opinion, this is one of the best library releases of Klaus Weiss. It's different than the stuff he recorded for Selected Sound and Golden Ring and features less drums, but more natural instruments, phat synths and percussion. Overall it has a very special vibe and lots of atmosphere. Enjoy this one!

Coloursound CS 56 - Into The Wind
(Klaus Weiss, 1985)

This one plays not in the same league as the earlier release posted above, but it is definitely worth a listen. Although we're already in the mid 80ies and the typical drum sound of Klaus Weiss has been replaced by drum machines, it has some funky electronic moments and grooves.
Both albums in 320kbit!

Joel Vandroogenbroeck

2010-01-23T11:03:00.000-08:00

Coloursound CS 78 - California - Industrial & Scenic Moods
(V.D.B. Joel & Marc Monsen, 1988)

Coloursound CS 79 - AVisions
(V.D.B. Joel, 1988)

Two nice albums from the munich based library label Coloursound. Joel Vandroogenbroeck alias V.D.B. Joel is responsible for some electronic, spacey, cosmic moments and grooves.

Klaus Weiss Super Drumming

2010-01-20T02:36:00.000-08:00

Sound Music Album 18
(Klaus Weiss, Golden Ring Records, 1979)

A typical sounding Klaus Weiss library record, similar to the sought after Selected Sound albums 'Time Signals' and 'Sound Inventions'. Lots of fabulous drum breaks, crazy synths, abstract grooves etc. At least two songs from this album have already been compiled. Enjoy this one!

My new blog

2009-09-21T10:55:00.000-07:00

if you're into groovy funk, soul, jazz & rock music in general, you can check out my new blog:
The ReMIX Of The TurnTAPE providing every month a new mixtape, all tracks picked up from vinyl, recorded, edited and sometimes mash-upped by myself. Enjoy!

Studio One

2009-08-10T02:56:00.001-07:00

Studio One SO 2 - The Motion Explosion / The Pierre Lavin Pop Band (197?)

In my opinion one of the best releases on the Studio One label - a real funky nugget! Composers include Sonoton founder Gerhard Narholz, Helmuth Brandenburg, Sammy Burdson among others. Don't miss it!

Roland Kovac's progressive sounds

2009-08-09T14:51:00.000-07:00

Selected Sound 9022 - God Means Joy
(Roland Kovac New Set, 1972)

Selected Sound 9038 - Gulliver
(Roland Kovac New Set, 1974)

Peer International Library (2)

2009-07-06T11:57:00.001-07:00

No need to introduce those Peer libraries posted here, as most of you have already been looking for them for... i would say quite a time! Peer International libraries don't show up too often and if you find them, you should be willing to spend a few bucks... Well, here you have four really cool ones: funky, jazzy, bigband stuff with a few killer tracks that have already been comped. Enjoy!

Peer International Library PIL 9014 - Zenith
(Peter Dennis Orchestra, 1972)

Peer International Library PIL 9024 - Confrontation
(Frank Sterling Big Band, 1974)

Peer International Library PIL 9034 - Earth Shaker
(Midas Touch, 1976)

Peer International Library PIL 9040 - Point Blank
(Panther, 1978)

2009-06-30T11:15:00.000-07:00

I've just added the front and back cover scans to one of my first posts - the two Europhon libraries ELP 542 & ELP 556, who are definitely worth a listen... Although you might have never heard a composer like Ulrich Sommerlatte before (what a name btw!) Well, have u?

Golden Ring Records

2009-06-29T02:15:00.000-07:00

Golden Ring A 30 026 - Get Across
(Jürgen Franke, 1975)

This one is a real groover! Guitarist Jürgen Franke is well known for his funky work for the Frankfurt based Golden Ring label. On this LP you find the smasher 'Back Talk' which some of you might know from the 'German Funk Fieber Vol. 2' compilation. All in all, no real bad tunes, cool jazz funk. Enjoy!

Golden Ring A 30 022 - Invitation From Incognito Five
(Various Artists, 1975)

This LP contains lot of easy latin filled groovy jazz. Siegfried Schwab - the man who is responsible for the famous 'Vampyros Lesbos' soundtrack- is among the players and composers on this album.

2009-06-26T10:58:00.000-07:00

Altaxon libraries - The Kenny Bird Orchestra / Lado's Latin Combination Vol. 1-4 are now available! Scroll down a bit!

April Music - April Orchestra

2009-06-24T09:40:00.001-07:00

April Music APR 38 - April Orchestra Vol. 38
(Various Artists, 1981)

An interesting release from the obscure french library 'April Music', better known as April Orchestra. This release includes some to me - completey unknown - french composers, like Guy Bonnet or Roland Romanelli. Non of those April Music libraries contain album or title descriptions, which makes it quite difficult to have an idea of the music style. Sometimes the styles are completey mixed, this LP here features some nice electronics, pop, orchestral dramatics and atmospheric grooves. I like it!

Hudson Music

2009-06-22T08:24:00.000-07:00

Hudson Music HMCS 524 - Dawn Of Man
(Paul Lewis, 1980)

A nice dramatic orchestral piece of soundtrack. No drums, no synthesizers - just atmospheric soundscapes - horns, strings, vibes, harps, flutes... Paul Lewis also composed for the Studio G library.

Shady Blues...

2009-06-20T01:42:00.000-07:00

Chappell LPC 1045 - Lee Mason And His Orchestra

(Lee Mason, 1971)

If you ever asked yourself, where the famous drums, bass & flute sample from Lootpack's song "Answers" was taken from, here is the answer... The song is called "Shady Blues" and is obviously the main reason, people are willing to pay more than 200 US Dollars for this album. No doubt, this is a nice groovy LP, but decide yourself, how much this is worth.
The british arranger and composer Pete Moore is the man behind the pseudonym 'Lee Mason'.

More vinyl rips you can expect in the future...

2009-06-18T12:05:00.000-07:00

Just to make you hungry guys... Stay tuned!

2009-06-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

Thanks for all your nice comments, that keeps me busy ripping vinyls...

Altaxon Library

2009-06-15T15:13:00.001-07:00

These four albums, released on the small German library label Altaxon must have been recorded between the mid to end 70ies, no year is indicated, so we can't say for sure.
All four volumes are quite similar in style and sound: The a-sides (Kenny Bird Orchestra) usually feature some funky stuff, the b-sides (Lado's Latin Combination) vary styles between disco, orchestral, easy listening, latin, jazz and some funky moments as well. The man who is the mastermind behind these recordings and most probably the founder of the label as well is the German jazz legend Fritz Maldener.

Altaxon AL 1010 - The Kenny Bird Orchestra / Lado's Latin Combination Vol. 1

Altaxon AL 1010 - The Kenny Bird Orchestra / Lado's Latin Combination Vol. 2

Altaxon AL 1010 - The Kenny Bird Orchestra / Lado's Latin Combination Vol. 3

Altaxon AL 1020 - The Kenny Bird Orchestra / Lado's Latin Combination Vol. 4

A real unknown Library Gem...

2009-06-15T13:55:00.001-07:00

BTW 102 - Impulse
(Various Artists, 1976)

A funky jazz diamond, most of you might not have heard from... Composers include Brian Miller and Frank Ricotti (well known for his work for Themes International). Not much is known about this obscure library label, but one thing is for sure, that this here is a great album, no fillers!
Check it out and let me know what you think...

From the JW emporium: Geoff Bastow...

2009-06-11T14:40:00.000-07:00

JW Theme Music JW 414 - Flavour Of The Month

(Geoff Bastow, 1977)

Smooth, laid back jazz funk & disco grooves from Mr. Geoff Bastow! For the 1st time in 320kbit in perfect quality! Enjoy!

Programme Music PM 11 - Music To Varnish Owls By
(Goeff Bastow, 1975)

You might have found this one in the internet, but not in that perfect quality you get here. The album is really worth it and in my opinion one of the best jazz funk albums from Geoff Bastow and also one of the best Programme Music libraries...

Selected Sound

2009-06-11T14:23:00.000-07:00

Selected Sound 9014 - Rhythm On The Rocks

(Roland Kovac, 1970)

A super rare one and one of the most sought after library albums from the hamburg based Selected Sound label. Mastermind Roland Kovac is responsible for this jazz rockin' smasher. Just piano, bass & drums.

Selected Sound 9031 - Phasing Drums & Electronic Sounds
(Joe Ufer / Gerhard Trede, 1973)

Another sought after library from Selected Sound's 9000 series which usually reaches high prices over 100US dollars on eBay. Gerhard Trede and Joe Ufer share the compositions on this LP. Trede is known for his early psych electronic sounds, Joe Ufer presents pure - phased out - solo drums, with lots of nice breaks! Enjoy...

All files refreshed...

2009-06-09T08:06:00.000-07:00

You're welcome to leave comments!

Upcoming vinyl rips...

2009-06-08T12:47:00.000-07:00

Some of my next posts:

Chappell LPC 1045 -
Lee Mason And His Orchestra (1971)

Conroy BMLP 132 -
Sounds Funky / Pop Brass Backgrounds (1975)

Peer International Library PIL 9014 -
Zenith (Peter Dennis Orchestra, 1972)

Impress IA 418 -
Flying Flutes (John G. Tyssen, 1978)

Golden Ring Records S 5181-22 -
Sound Music Album 18 (Klaus Weiss, 1979)

Coloursound CS 74 -
Video Games & Data Movements (Vandroogenbroeck, 1987)

to be continued...
any wishes? let me know!

Impress [Inter Art Music Publishers]

2009-06-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

Impress IA 409 - Prime Cuts
(Toni Campo, 1976)

Amphonic Music

2009-06-07T07:47:00.000-07:00

Amphonic AMPS 0120 - Where The Action Is

(Syd Dale Orchestra, 1977)

Standard Music Library

2009-06-04T13:45:00.000-07:00

Standard Music Library ESL 143 - Pop Pulsations (1978)

Standard Music Library ESL 148 - Industrial (Midas Touch, 1978)

Standard Music Library ESL 152 - Activity (1978)

Bruton Music

2009-05-28T05:42:00.001-07:00

Bruton Music BRG 21 - Bold As Brass
(Keith Roberts / Dave Gold, 1982)

Colorit Library

2009-05-27T04:04:00.001-07:00

Colorit 048 41076- Wonderland Of Sound
(The Rainbow Orchestra, 1974)

"Wonderland of Sound" is another internationally highly sought after library gem, that comes from the great archive of Brillant Musik. Like most of their library productions, this Funk smasher was produced by Brillant Musik's founder Werner Tautz. The song "La Avispa", compiled on the "German Funk Fieber Vol. 1" compilation, originates from this album.

Colorit 048-41077 - Here's A Train
(Orchester Helmuth Brandenburg, 1974)

Peer International Library

2009-05-26T16:06:00.001-07:00

Peer International Library PIL 9023 - Reggae For Real
(The Ian Langley Group, 1974)

One of the most sought after albums on the Peer International label, featuring a strange mixture between reggae and early electronics as well as some funky highlights like the well known and often comped "Chicano Chaser".

Peer International Library PIL 9028 - Scoop
(The Music Factory, 1975)

No need to say much about this record, composers include John Fiddy, Terry Cox, Brian Dee and Clive Hicks. Much sought after, contains lots of breaks for the beat-heads and reaches prices I wouldn't wanna pay...

Peer International Library PIL 9038 - Hangover
(Wolfgang Schlüter Combo, 1977)

Classic European Jazz Fusion led by German's vibraphon virtuoso Wolfgang Schlüter. This is a very uncommon library record, which could have also been a regular release on the MPS jazz label...

Peer International Library PIL 9039 - Lost Star
(Anthony King, 1978)

A terrestrial journey through sounds with lots of synthesizers, some funky moments and spaced out disco grooves. One track of this record is to be found on the 'Dusty Fingers' compilation.

Europhon Library

2009-05-26T15:45:00.000-07:00

Two funky 70ies gems from the munich based Europhon library label:

Europhon ELP 556

(Orchester Etienne Cap / Karel Krautgartner Big Band)

Europhon ELP 542
(Ulrich Sommerlatte Orchestra)

Quadriga Library

2009-05-26T14:44:00.000-07:00

Quadriga is the sought after library label founded by Heinz Kiessling in the early '70ies. There are only 3 releases on this label (Q1, Q2, Q3), played by the orchestras of Pete Jaques and Heinz Kiessling. One would be lucky to find those records on websites like eBay for a payable price!

Quadriga - Q1
(Orchester Heinz Kiessling / Orchester Pete Jaques)

Quadriga - Q2
(Orchester Pete Jaques)

Quadriga - Q3
(Orchester Pete Jaques)