‘Classic Vinyl Series.’

Originally out in 1969 — with Choice Of Colors, Mighty, Mighty (Spade and Whitey), and the tremendous title track, this is essential.

Sublime soul music from 1969, produced by Jerry Wexler and Tom Dowd, with strings and horns supervised by Arif Mardin. This edition by Run Out Groove; heavyweight sleeve, numbered.

Test pressing.

A Lagos fuji session sets Diplo tearing up walls and stomping across the ceiling; a fragment of afro-folk percussion triggers the Generals’ brilliant futurism; and two sumptuous cuts of the original deal.

Their legendary 1969 collaboration — featuring Whistle Stop, and Airto in full flight.

The stupendous early recordings of the Gangster of Love. Get a load of Too Tired.