The New Jersey Connection
Love Don't Come Easy

33 years after it’s first release Rick Clarke’s street soul simmerdown on Local Records, ‘Love With A Stranger’, gets a much welcomed official reissue, lovingly remastered from the original tapes.Just peep that OG artwork to get a taste of how this one’s about to go down. Written and produced by John Collins, known for producing The Specials - ‘Ghost Town’, ‘Love With A Stranger’ perfectly encapsulates that '80s street soul sound. Distinctly soulful, synthy slow jams, heavy on the bass with a touch of the low-slung, lovers rock vibrations about them. Rick Clarke’s sultry sweet nothings weave their way irresistibly through this five minute gem, but for those that want to provide their own rendition over the top, the dub has been affectionately cut to the flip.Top tier tackle – reissued to serenade red dressed souls the world over once more.

After more than 40 years we proudly announce the official Re-issue of Disgooo (1978) restored from the original tape. This 7’’, from the legendary Maestro Mario Battaini, contains this rare cover of the French group “Kongas” led by Cerrone. La Matta Records bring you back into the world of Italian Disco rhythm adding an incredible Extended Mix and an uncut version of Soul Machine, a real meteorite by The Salsoul Invention (1976).