Soul II Soul – Club Classics Vol. One
Soul II Soul – Club Classics Vol. One
Soul II Soul – Club Classics Vol. One
Released in 1989, Club Classics Vol. One is the landmark debut album from British collective Soul II Soul, one of the most influential acts to emerge from the UK's late-1980s club and sound-system culture. Led by producer and DJ Jazzie B, the album fused soul, R&B, reggae, funk, house, and electronic production into a distinctive sound that became known as the Funki Dredd style and helped redefine British dance music.
The album was a major commercial breakthrough, eventually achieving multi-platinum status and spawning the international hits "Keep On Movin'" and "Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)," with the latter becoming one of the defining songs of the late-1980s UK club era. Soul II Soul's combination of sophisticated grooves, soulful vocals, sampled rhythms, and soundsystem culture gave the record an identity unlike anything else in mainstream pop at the time.
Opening with the iconic "Keep On Movin'," the album immediately establishes its laid-back yet irresistible groove. "Fairplay" and "Holdin' On (Bambelela)" continue the soulful dancefloor atmosphere, while "Feeling Free (Live Rap)" and "African Dance" showcase the collective's connection to London's diverse club culture. Side two features "Dance," "Feel Free," and the atmospheric "Happiness (Dub)," before the stripped-back "Back To Life (Accapella)" and "Jazzie's Groove" bring the album to a stylish conclusion.
With its groundbreaking fusion of soul, funk, reggae, house, and electronic music, Club Classics Vol. One remains an essential British dance album and an important piece of UK music history. Perfect for fans of Loose Ends, Incognito, Massive Attack, Everything But The Girl, Soulful House, and classic UK club music, this is a must-have record for collectors of soul, R&B, and dancefloor classics.
Tracklist
Side A
- Keep On Movin'
- Fairplay
- Holdin' On (Bambelela)
- Feeling Free (Live Rap)
- African Dance
Side B
- Dance
- Feel Free
- Happiness (Dub)
- Back To Life (Accapella)
- Jazzie's Groove
Record Details
| Label | 10 Records |
| Catalogue Number | DIX 82 |
| Year of Release | 1989 |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Speed | 33 RPM |
| Decade | 1980's |
| Media Condition | VG+ |
| Sleeve Condition | VG+ |
| Format Notes | Vinyl LP, incl. Inner |
Details
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