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KALITA 7003EP
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$17.50
PREORDER
RELEASE DATE: 5/24/2024
Kalita presents the first ever 7" single reissue of what is possibly the most coveted gospel disco record in existence, the Al-Dos Band's soulful masterpiece Doing Our Thing With Pride. This iconic reissue is backed by the band's previously unreleased recording "Love Jones Coming Down." At long last, Kalita revives this South Carolinian grail single, housed in a limited-edition picture sleeve. Originally penned and produced in 1976 by husband-and-wife duo William and Elizabeth Robinson in Greenville, South Carolina -- a city steeped in musical heritage -- the record was released in a run of just 200 copies the following year on their own label, Warmer Productions. Doing Our Thing With Pride epitomizes the best in uplifting crossover gospel disco, equally suited to both peaceful listening and dancefloor action. Despite garnering some attention upon its original release, the single struggled to make headway against the prevailing music forces of the time. Coupled with mounting academic and familial obligations, the release faded into obscurity, eventually becoming a highly sought-after gem, commanding exorbitant prices whenever an original copy surfaced for sale -- a rarity that occurred only once every decade. Now, following their successful unearthing of the band's unreleased album in 2021, Kalita present this remarkable record in a limited-edition 7" picture sleeve single.
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KALITA 006LP
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Kalita Records continue their annual tradition of unearthing holy grail records by offering the Al-Dos Band's unreleased gospel soul/disco album, Doing Our Thing With Pride. Featuring one of the most beautiful, sought-after, and expensive gospel soul singles in existence (from which the album title takes its name), as well as seven unreleased gospel soul, funk, and disco gems such as "Confusion", "Look To The Sky", and "Love Jones Coming Down", Kalita deliver the goods once again. Taken from the original analogue master tapes and released in partnership with band founders Mary and William Robinson. Accompanied by never-before-seen archival photos and extensive interview-based liner notes, this truly is a no-brainer.
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