Few people are onto great records as quickly as a great record store.

Phonica’s end of year lists are always a treasure trove for undersung gems, so we realised we ought to just give the shop’s learned staff their own slot on FACT. Every Saturday, the team behind the counter at the Soho institution select five vinyl records you should pick up this week.



VARIOUS ARTISTS
The Very Soviet Cut-Outs EP
(The Very Soviet Cut-Outs)

A careful selection of five hard-to-find disco tracks from the Soviet era cut up and reworked for the modern dancefloor. The edits and reworks are handled by a selection of Russian artists including Leonid Lipelis, Shiny Boots Grodno, Krjuk and The Papers. Vodka and disco for everyone!

Audio / Buy here



HENRY WU
Good Morning Peckham
(Rhythm Section International)

One-to-watch Henry Wu steps up for the Rhythm Section label with six brand new cuts, including some mic action. A versatile and hard to pin down producer, Wu is one of the most exciting and promising talents to emerge from London in recent years. And this new release only strengthens those claims.

Audio / Buy here



MARCOS VALLE
Democustico / Freio Aerodinamico
(Mr Bongo Brazil 45s)

Brazilian funk fans rejoice. Mr Bongo is re-issuing a double dose of the good stuff courtesy of legend Marcos Valle. The two tracks on this 7″ are taken from his 1972 Vento Sul and the 1970 self-titled albums. Funk grooves, Brazilian pop and rolling percussions all on offer.

Audio / Buy here



LIQUID IDIOT / IDIOT ORCHESTRA
Liquid Idiot LP
(Superior Viaduct)

Glance into the beginnings of Liquid Liquid with an archival release of two rare 7″ from 1978 and 1980 originally self-released by Liquid Idiot and the Idiot Orchestra, members of which would go on to form the band. Package also includes ephemera, photos and an interview with Richard McGuire.

Audio / Buy here



ISAIAH OWENS
You Without Sin Cast The First Stone LP
(MISSISSIPPI)

This album collects some of Isaiah Owens’ best performances, a unique style of gospel accompanied by guitar, as heard on radio broadcasts in Montgomery, Alabama. Liner notes from Kevin Knutt complete a historical package.

Audio / Buy here


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