Rare Groove Records (Japan) is a prized and treasured record store situated amongst a mind blowing number of fellow music stores, would you know it, classed into one of the highest record store densities on the globe. In an already declining traditional commerce where brick & mortar stores face sky high rent hikes, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to simply make a living as a music retailer, however, this particular store has withstood the test of time. With some perseverance, a vigorous dedication to hospitality, and intriguing selections, Rare Groove has become part of the record pilgrimage route for vinyl lovers visiting Japan.
Owner and operator of Rare Groove, Norio Sato, has graciously presented us with the next instalment of the series. Having a wealth of knowledge in musical genres from ambient, jazz, city pop, to disco ((Check his recent compilation 4 Music from Memory’s release 'Heisei No Oto')), theres no denying this man has the ability to transcend the listener into higher realms. Who knew Dusty Springfields (Marshall Jefferson) remix could fuse itself so beautifully onto Morgan Fisher’s ambient masterpiece “Ice Melting”. What a tease! The rest of the mix defines itself beyond limits and boundaries.
Arigato, Norio san :-)
Osaka may not be down the road for a quick dig so they welcome you to visit Rare Groove Recs online which is updated daily, and always open for business. See link below.
Programmed and mixed by Norio Sato.
cảm ơn bạn to NAM @ namphung.design for the artwork.
All Label Info and booking queries right here:
SHP: https://raregroove.jp
IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordshopraregroove/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIcJC7sdK-s
SC: https://soundcloud.com/norio-sato
MC: https://www.mixcloud.com/noriosato39/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/RECORDSHOPraregroove/
COGS: https://www.discogs.com/seller/rare_groove_Osaka/profile
TWT: https://twitter.com/shopraregroove
As always, thanks for listening,
SD CREW X
October 2021
