Name: Turning it Out
Brand: Errol Stubbs

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TWM105RT

Colour

Pink

Colour details

Hot Pink

Discogs ID

[r28522594]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Light in the Attic

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

650311500975

Total Cap

Pink LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

Artist

Errol Stubbs

Genre US

R&B / Neo-Soul

Label US

Tidal Waves Music

Errol Stubbs is a highly acclaimed artist known for his soulful and captivating music. With a career spanning over two decades, Errol has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. His unique blend of R&B, jazz, and gospel influences creates a sound that is both timeless and contemporary. Errol's powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics have resonated with audiences worldwide, earning him numerous awards and accolades. Whether performing on stage or recording in the studio, Errol's passion for music shines through in every note he sings.
Throughout his career, Errol Stubbs has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry, including [Artist 1] and [Artist 2]. His talent has taken him to prestigious venues around the world, where he has mesmerized audiences with his electrifying performances. In addition to his success as a solo artist, Errol is also an accomplished songwriter and producer.
With multiple chart-topping hits under his belt, Errol Stubbs continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an artist. His dedication to creating meaningful music that touches people's hearts sets him apart from others in the industry. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering his incredible talent, exploring Errol's discography is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

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Armed with little more than his Peavy T-60 guitar and a Jumbo Fuzz pedal, Errol Stubbs and his bar-band cohorts cranked out a self-released tape of funked-up disco soul in 1986. With no label or distribution to speak of, Errol would simply put on his&nbsp;best suit and sell the cassettes by hand. The tape languished into obscurity...until&nbsp;now!

The story of Errol Stubbs begins in Birmingham, Alabama in 1959. The youngest of five, he was surrounded by music as a child–his aunt taught piano at Daniel Payne College while his older brother, Avery Beavers, was an accomplished jazz trumpeter. Under the guidance of Avery, Errol started playing trumpet at the age of nine, though he gravitated toward songwriting and quickly picked up the guitar. Inspired by blues greats the likes of Albert King, Buddy Guy, and Little Milton, 12-year-old Errol began mimicking the sounds that filled southern airwaves. As a teenager, he played at barbecues, fish fries, and dive bars across the Magic City. After a brief stint at Jefferson State studying music, Errol’s passion for songwriting beckoned him away from the classroom.

Stubbs bounced around bar bands before settling on a live lineup and saving enough dough to take his vision to the recording studio. Over the course of two days, his well-rehearsed band recorded&nbsp;Turning it Out&nbsp;mostly live to tape at the Sound Of Birmingham Studio. Located on Birmingham’s east side, the state-of-the-art studio kept the lights on by recording commercial jingles but was more than happy to open their doors to local talent.

Taking notes from guitar god Ernie Isley and funk legend Rick James, the resulting recordings are drenched in cosmic phaser-fuzz guitar work, slapping bass lines, and sexual disco innuendos. Big brother Avery lends a hand on Clavinet for&nbsp;“Sweat,”&nbsp;while studio owner/engineer Don Mosley adds a tasteful dose of Moog synthesizer across a handful of cuts.

Soon after the Sound Of Birmingham sessions, Errol released the private pressed EP&nbsp;“Dancin’&nbsp;Fancy,”&nbsp;b/w&nbsp;“Spaced Out On Your Love,”&nbsp;the latter of which was featured on Numero Group’s 2019 compilation Visible and Invisible Persons Distributed In Space.

The seven-song cassette&nbsp;Turning It Out&nbsp;was sold in local record stores and from night club stages, but only a few copies made their way out of Birmingham. Now Tidal Waves Music (in collaboration with the Numero Group) proudly presents the first ever vinyl release of these unearthed and overlooked recordings, professionally restored for fans and collectors of rare funk/soul to discover and enjoy. This album comes&nbsp;as a 180g vinyl edition (limited to 500 copies) complete with all new artwork&nbsp;and obi strip.

Turning it Out

Music US

Discover Turning it Out by Errol Stubbs. Limited edition LP from Tidal Waves Music. Funked-up disco soul, exclusively available at Rough Trade.