Name: Diggers Dozen - DJ Muro
Brand: Various

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BBE633CLP

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-01-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

196626010698

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

BBE633CCD

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196292991338

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

BBE633CTP

Tape

196626289940

1 / Tape

Artist

Various

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

BBE is a UK based record label, short for Barely Breaking Even. Founded in 1996 by Peter Adarkwah and Ben Jolly, the label releases both original works and compilations. Known for their compilation series such as "The Beat Generation" and "Kings of...," BBE features a wide range of collections in genres like jazz, soul, hip-hop, r'n'b, house, drum'n'bass, and more. With a diverse roster of artists including *J Dilla*, *Pete Rock*, *Roy Ayers*, *Marley Marl*, and many others, BBE continues to be a prominent force in the music industry.
The label's association with German label G-Stone Recordings has further expanded its reach. Since its inception, BBE has released numerous acclaimed albums and compilations that have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success.
With an extensive catalog spanning over two decades, BBE remains dedicated to showcasing exceptional talent from various genres while consistently delivering high-quality music to its loyal fanbase worldwide.

Diggers Dozen presents it’s first compilation on BBE Music selected by Japan’s DJ Muro - King Of Diggin'. This exciting new release offers 12 stunning Japanese jazz-funk and latin-jazz gems which fuse Japanese traditional musical instruments and traditional melodies. These recordings were produced during the 70's for Nippon Columbia by master composers and musicians of Japan’s jazz and latin scene, including Kiyoshi Yamaya, Tadaaki Misago &amp; Tokyo Cuban Boys, Kifu Mitsuhashi, Toshiyuki Miyama and more. It's original vinyl releases that these tracks featured on have become scarce and super rare for the Japanese collectors market and now these magnificent tracks are available outside of Japan for the first time on this killer compilation. 

The focus and selections made by Muro for this release is a continuation from his Wa Groove Mix “Nippon Breaks” released in 2020. DJ Muro known as King Of Diggin’ rightfully owns this title being one of the world's deepest and most respected collectors of specialist rare records and music related relics. Muro first and foremost is a globally renowned DJ who has made his mark in releasing countless ground breaking mixtapes of various sounds and genres - mainly funk, soul and disco all selected with rare and original pressings. As well as this Muro is widely known for producing, remixing and re-editing many monumental titles and releases, reigning as King in the various fields he prevails.

Vinyl Tracklisting: SIDE A 1. Fuke Jobutsu~ Part 1 Tohri (Edited by MURO) - Kiyoshi Yamaya &amp; Contemporary Sound Orchestra 2. Osorezan (Edited by MURO) - Kiyoshi Yamaya &amp; Contemporary Sound Orchestra 3. Souma Nagareyama - Kifu Mitsuhashi, Kiyoshi Yamaya 4. Tabaruzaka - Katsuya Yokoyama, The Million Pops SIDE B 1. Seijinshiki aka Adult’s Day - Toshiyuki Miyama &amp; His New Herd 2. Asadoya Yunta - Kifu Mitsuhashi, Kiyoshi Yamaya DISC 2 SIDE C 1. Nanbu Ushioi Uta - Kifu Mitsuhashi, Kiyoshi Yamaya 2. Saitara Bushi - Kifu Mitsuhashi, Kiyoshi Yamaya 3. Soran Bushi - Tadaaki Misago &amp; Tokyo Cuban Boys 4. Hanagasa Odori - Tadaaki Misago &amp; Tokyo Cuban Boys SIDE D 1. Sakura Sakura - Tadaaki Misago &amp; Tokyo Cuban Boys 2. Yagi Bushi - Tadaaki Misago &amp; Tokyo Cuban Boys

CD Tracklisting: DISC 1 SIDE 1 1. Fuke Jobutsu~ Part 1 Tohri (Edited by MURO) - Kiyoshi Yamaya &amp; Contemporary Sound Orchestra 2. Osorezan (Edited by MURO) - Kiyoshi Yamaya &amp; Contemporary Sound Orchestra 3. Souma Nagareyama - Kifu Mitsuhashi, Kiyoshi Yamaya 4. Tabaruzaka - Katsuya Yokoyama, The Million Pops 5. Seijinshiki aka Adult’s Day - Toshiyuki Miyama &amp; His New Herd 6. Asadoya Yunta - Kifu Mitsuhashi, Kiyoshi Yamaya 7. Nanbu Ushioi Uta - Kifu Mitsuhashi, Kiyoshi Yamaya 8. Saitara Bushi - Kifu Mitsuhashi, Kiyoshi Yamaya 9. Soran Bushi - Tadaaki Misago &amp; Tokyo Cuban Boys 10. Hanagasa Odori - Tadaaki Misago &amp; Tokyo Cuban Boys 11. Sakura Sakura - Tadaaki Misago &amp; Tokyo Cuban Boys 12. Yagi Bushi - Tadaaki Misago &amp; Tokyo Cuban Boys DISC 2 SIDE 1 1. Fuke Jobutsu~ Part 1 Tohri (Edited by MURO) (Mixed) - Kiyoshi Yamaya &amp; Contemporary Sound Orchestra 2. Osorezan (Edited by MURO) (Mixed) - Kiyoshi Yamaya &amp; Contemporary Sound Orchestra 3. Souma Nagareyama (Mixed) - Kifu Mitsuhashi, Kiyoshi Yamaya 4. Tabaruzaka (Mixed) - Katsuya Yokoyama, The Million Pops 5. Seijinshiki aka Adult’s Day (Mixed) - Toshiyuki Miyama &amp; His New Herd 6. Asadoya Yunta (Mixed) - Kifu Mitsuhashi, Kiyoshi Yamaya 7. Nanbu Ushioi Uta (Mixed) - Kifu Mitsuhashi, Kiyoshi Yamaya 8. Saitara Bushi (Mixed) - Kifu Mitsuhashi, Kiyoshi Yamaya 9. Soran Bushi (Mixed) - Tadaaki Misago &amp; Tokyo Cuban Boys 10. Hanagasa Odori (Mixed) - Tadaaki Misago &amp; Tokyo Cuban Boys 11. Sakura Sakura (Mixed) - Tadaaki Misago &amp; Tokyo Cuban Boys 12. Yagi Bushi (Mixed) - Tadaaki Misago &amp; Tokyo Cuban Boys

Diggers Dozen - DJ Muro

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