Browse by Label: GROOVIE (SPAIN)

Artist:	YAYS & NAYS
Title:	Yays & Nays
Label:	GROOVIE (SPAIN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	GROO 002CD

"Monster rare USA private pressing from 1968, rated with 6 stars in the Hans Pokora 3001 book. The Yays & Nays were a groovy, hip group comprised of three guys and three girls. This is a truly unique sounding album, full of creative songwriting and vocal arrangements and a style that defies any categorization. There's some fab garage folk-rock on it (the opening track 'Gotta Keep Travelling' is really astounding!), and also some tracks in a bizarre crooner-lounge Incredibly Strange Music vein. Reissued for the first time, in collaboration with band members, and with original artwork. 500 copies."

Artist:	RHYTHM CHECKERS, THE
Title:	1966/67 Wild Raw Eurobeat
Label:	GROOVIE (SPAIN)
Format:	LP
Price:	$26.00
Catalog #:	GROO 010LP

"The Rhythm Checkers were an exceptional beat group playing a raw mixture of rhythm and blues and rock and roll with a wild garage attitude. Maybe we can call them the European Sonics. Formed by musicians native to France, Germany and Holland with Roland 'Bouboule' Bauer (vocal), the regretted Robby Sterheim (lead guitar), Eddy Van Nelfen (rhythm guitar), Kurth Horbach (bass), later replaced by Dany Gentner and Norbert Holweck (drums), they set the stage on fire during their shows in France between the years 1966 and 1967. It is in Strasbourg where The Rhythm Checkers release their first EP with their powerful composition 'Cause I Need You,' which is a real classic of European garage rock. Their second EP is a unique document of their stage savageness thanks to these recordings captured live when they opened for Chuck Berry in Paris on February 1967. It's amazing how these guys made it live... they make my wig jump listening on record. The eight mythical tracks of their two rare records are present on this LP, and as a bonus, both sides of their single recorded in 1972 during the reformation of the group under the name of Checkers in the prog-pop style of the time. The record comes with an insert with all the history and never-published photos of the band, both in English and French. Limited release of 500 copies only!"

Artist:	LOS BLUE CAPS
Title:	Paraguay 1969-1972
Label:	GROOVIE (SPAIN)
Format:	LP
Price:	$28.00
Catalog #:	GROO 016LP

"Paraguay is one of the very few countries of South America that still haven't had its own place in the '60s & '70s music reissue scenario, until now. Born in Asunción in 1965, Los Blue Caps found fame in Argentina where they remained for nearly a decade. They released a good number of albums and 45s, and as commonly happened back then, the record company forced them to record some mainstream songs, resulting in the fact that none of their LPs are great from start to finish but they really have a bunch of amazing tracks that have been selected for this fantastic 'best of' kinda vinyl release. Garage, psychedelic, '60s beat-pop -- there's a bit of all that in here. Album opens with the astounding psychedelic garage stomper 'No Me Dejes Solo,' with its psychedelic effects and effective fuzz tones, being the only English language song of the entire album. The rest of the album has nice guitar with some fuzz here and there, as well as cool organs. Limited reissue of 600 copies, with remastered sound, extensive back cover notes and photos."

Artist:	OS BAOBAS
Title:	Os Baobás
Label:	GROOVIE (SPAIN)
Format:	LP
Price:	$29.00
Catalog #:	GROO 018LP

"Finally the long waited reissue of the most important band of garage '60s in Brazil, Os Baobás. The original LP, together with The Beat Boys LP, is today one of the most wanted records for the garage collectors. Unfortunately the original album have a problem in the sound. None of the pressed LPs have a good sound. Now we put together all the singles with the original album along with remastered sound. The singles included track like 'Bye Bye My Darling Goodbye,' 'Down Down Down' and the powerful cover of the Stones', 'Paint It Black (Pintada de Preto).' Os Baobás were one of the most important bands in São Paulo's garage rock scene of the sixties, but they have remained in obscurity until now, despite their not so limited discography. The band is best remembered for having included Liminha (later on a Mutantes member and a producer) in its line-up and having played with Caetano Veloso, replacing the Beat Boys. But their most valuable treasure is the series of singles they recorded between 1966 and 1968. The LP includes a complete discography, photos, singles covers and a bio in the back of the LP."

Artist:	BEAT BOYS
Title:	Beat Boys
Label:	GROOVIE (SPAIN)
Format:	LP
Price:	$29.00
Catalog #:	GROO 019LP

"Along with Os Mutantes, the Beat Boys represented the most radical element in Brazilian rock: their name, clothes, hair -- and intense fuzz guitar raves -- were all fierce indicators of a rebel spirit, and this in a dangerous time for such self- expression. Here is the simple truth: The Beat Boys were at the very epicenter of the cultural revolution that convulsed Brazil during the late 1960s, that movement of rupture, that bringing together of electricity and avant-garde erudition that has come to be known as 'Tropicália.' They backed Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil for their defining moments as artists -- both live, and in the studio on tracks which became the opening Tropicalist salvo (a rare EP). So, what were this group of Argentine rock musicians doing in the forefront of all things outrageous in Brazil? More to the point, why is it that very few people, even among the Brazilian music cognoscenti, have ever heard of them? One explanation must be the fact that the band were essentially outsiders to the Brazilian music scene. As unlikely as it was for them to penetrate the inner circles of Brazilian elite musicians (it was unlikely), it was even more unlikely that they would remain there once their closest friends, Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil, were exiled from Brazil. This disc includes the Beat Boys entire output under their own name: their sole album -- an exercise in what one might call 'controlled Tropicália,' laden with torrid psychedelic moments (released by RCA Victor in 1968), as well as a rare singles track from the same year. A 6-page booklet includes lyrics, and an exploration of the Beat Boys' fascinating story." "Caetano called the Beat Boys, an Argentinean group settled in São Paulo who had been inspired by the Beatles, to accompany him in 'Alegria, Alegria.' That, in fact marked the beginning of the Tropicalista thing.'' -- Gilberto Gil

Artist:	BUBBLES, THE
Title:	Raw And Unreleased
Label:	GROOVIE (SPAIN)
Format:	LP
Price:	$29.00
Catalog #:	GROO 022LP

"Groovie Records has the pleasure of presenting The Bubbles. Originally from Brazil, this beat band was the first incarnation of the legendary psych group A Bolha. Raw and Unreleased contains their only 45 from 1966, featuring a superb Portuguese sung cover of The Shakers' 'Break it all,' plus unreleased studio tracks recorded between 1966 and 1969, including some Beatles and Yardbirds covers and a couple of tracks taken from a rare film soundtrack which shows the transition from garage-beat to a more hard psych sound. As a bonus, two tracks taken from the fantastic first single recorded as A Bolha from 1971 are included. Remastered sound and insert featuring liner notes and rare pics."

Artist:	JESS & JAMES
Title:	Jess & James
Label:	GROOVIE (SPAIN)
Format:	LP
Price:	$29.00
Catalog #:	GROO 023LP

"When Belgian-Portuguese duo Jess & James (Tony Lam and Wando Lam) released their third LP in 1969, they already had an impressive body of work under their belt. Playing a highly energized blend of pop and soul, they achieved great success in Europe with singles like 'Move' and 'Something for Nothing.' Oddly enough, they were often presented as British musicians instead of Portuguese. Jess & James released a couple of well-received albums in the same style of the singles, a brilliant mix of soul, pop and psych, recorded along with the legendary J.J. Band: Move! (Palette MPB S-3114, 1968 / Belter 22.281) and Revolution, Evolution, Change! (Palette MPB S-3237, 1969 / Belter 22.305). Their next record wouldn't bear the name Jess & James but instead the quite adventurous name of Free Pop Electronic Concept. A New Exciting Experience was a joint effort with experimental composer Arsène Souffriau, one year before the much-lauded Ceremony, where composer Pierre Henry is joined by rock group Spooky Tooth. Later in 1969, Jess & James released their self-titled third and final album which is widely regarded as their best. This time they are joined by top session musicians Scott Bradford (keyboards) and Stu Martin (drums) and the sound changes toward a more hard-psych-prog approach, featuring superb Hammond work and some long jams, at times reminiscent of early Caravan. Here you can find this fabulous album reissued for the first time, licensed from Belter Portugal, plus three bonus tracks taken from non-LP 45s released in 1970-71, in the same musical style."

Artist:	A BOLHA
Title:	Um Passo A Frente
Label:	GROOVIE (SPAIN)
Format:	LP
Price:	$29.00
Catalog #:	GROO 025LP

"Brazilian band the Bubbles became the toast of the underground Rio de Janeiro scene, backing Tropicalist singer Gal Costa's residence at the Sucata night club in 1970. They won the 'Best Band of the Festival' award at the VII FIC of 1971 (International Festival of Songs), the same year they appeared on Leno's Vida y obra de Johnny McCartney album. After venturing to England to attend the Isle of Wight Festival, they decided to experiment with a heavier sound, more akin to UK bands of that era (Deep Purple, Cream, King Crimson, Humble Pie, with a little Beatles' White Album in for good measure) than that of their Brazilian cohorts. A name change to A Bolha later, still loaded with verve and swagger, fueled by drugs, they recorded their first album, which has secured a permanent place as one of the best hard psych rock albums to ever emerge from South America. The LP, Um Passo a frente ('A step forward'), was released in 1973 by the Continental label, in a gatefold cover which was quite luxurious for the era. This masterpiece, now impossibly hard to find as an original, certainly made a name for A Bolha in the pantheon of 1970s Brazilian rock. But success in the early 1970s was not like it had once been in the old Jovem Guarda or Tropicalist days, when bands had weekly TV shows to help them become well- known nationwide--and eventually, worldwide. In other words, the meager abilities of Continental to promote the album made it a collector's item, not the fate a band would actively seek for their recordings. Now we at Groovie Records bring to you the reissue of this masterpiece of the Brazilian rock, the LP is a replica in a gatefold cover, and includes the infamous hard- rocking 1971 single as bonus tracks.""

Artist:	HUMAN INSTINCT, THE
Title:	Kiwi Psych Heads: Singles 1966-1971
Label:	GROOVIE (SPAIN)
Format:	LP
Price:	$29.00
Catalog #:	GROO 029LP

"One of New Zealand's most popular rock/psychedelic bands of the mid 1960s and early 1970s, the Human Instinct never broke into the international market, despite a couple of concerted attempts to do so in England. The group evolved from the Four Fours, which had some hits in New Zealand in the mid-1960's, including 'Go Go.' This tune was a fair beat number that made #12 in New Zealand in September 1966, the same year the Four Fours supported the Rolling Stones on the visiting superstars' second New Zealand tour. This LP has the band's most garage and psych moments, all of them with the psychedelic touch of the Human Instinct. These twelve tracks have never been compiled on vinyl before, and include 'Black Sally' and the Kinks hit 'You Really Got Me.' And now, more than forty years later, here they are to let your psych instinct free. The LP includes full text about the band and some rare photos on the back cover."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Brazilian Nuggets Volume 1: Back From The Jungle
Label:	GROOVIE (SPAIN)
Format:	LP
Price:	$29.00
Catalog #:	GROO 030LP

"The record-loving audience awaiting a compilation worthy of the name Brazilian Nuggets can start smiling. This material, previously full of dust and forgotten, is now released in a meticulous edition featuring the best of garage rock, aggressive and demented, from Brazilian bands and singers who lived in obscurity during the 1960s and 1970s. For many years, Groovie Records has been researching and collecting the weirdest and most unknown Brazilian rock of that time. A gold-digging activity supported by the priceless help of researchers and collectors like, among others, Fernando Rosa, aka Sr. F. This compilation is nothing more than a homage to those who fought for rock 'n´ roll in Brazil during the 60s and mid 70s. The tracks featured in Brazilian Nuggets are mainly from very obscure bands that were not even part of the 'Jovem Guarda' movement. What you will do find is the wildest and most aggressive garage, psych and strange rock 'n' roll released by unknown Brazilian record labels like California Records, RCS, Fama, Leao Disc, Young, Inspiracao, Tema, to name a few. Every day we realize there is a vast and almost endless catalogue. And among this immense discography, a lot of interesting and unbelievable material exists! A striking moment comes along when we discover a random record like Nicholas Mariano or Os Espioes, amazing stuff that makes Brazilian rock one of the biggest uncut diamonds yet. And what can we say about Lup e Loy, Os Inseparaveis or Os Beggers? A sound made for small audiences during strange dictatorship times in which many people disappeared simply because they were hanging out with friends. These are the real heroes of the young modern advanced Brazilian music, because they broke the barriers of hypocrisy and showed that young people and their cheap guitars live not only on love but also on anger! Just think this is only the beginning. And the best is still to come. Or, as Toni Ricardo said in his self-titled single: 'a luta nunca vai parar...' ('the struggle will never end...') Excellent artwork by mister Darren Merrinuk in deluxe gatefold sleeve with a bunch of photos never seen and pics of all the sleeves included in this compilation."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Brazilian Nuggets Volume 2: Back From The Jungle
Label:	GROOVIE (SPAIN)
Format:	LP
Price:	$29.00
Catalog #:	GROO 033LP

"Delving deep in the underground and peripheries of Brazilian rock, Groovie Records continues to dig up all shapes and sizes of nuggets at various stages of cutting. The result extends the Brazilian Nuggets series, now reaching its second volume. Therefore, the Brazilian Nuggets Volume 2 continues along the trail paved by its predecessor. One more time a great artwork by Darren Merinuk, amazing work keeping all the spirit of the Brazilian way of living the rock'n'roll. Again the second volume came full of weird'n'garage psych monster themes. Obscure tracks by Os Espioes, Avanço 5, Diana, Giovanne, Sonny Delane, Modern Sound Six, among others. We tried to keep the spirit of the '60s punk, full of fuzz and garage punk, rhythm and a bunch of never seen photos and record covers."

Artist:	OS TARTAROS
Title:	The First Portuguese Surf-Garage Group 1964-1967
Label:	GROOVIE (SPAIN)
Format:	LP
Price:	$29.00
Catalog #:	GROO 035LP

"In the early 1960s, when rock 'n' roll started dying in Portugal, a new trend was already here. Hailing from the UK and headed by Cliff Richard, fast upstaged by his supporting band The Shadows, this would be the first 'British Invasion'. An entire generation quickly fell under its influence and all across the country dozens of bands were formed, playing rock-based guitar-driven instrumental songs with catchy tunes that were often adaptations of traditional songs. Like the killer surf garage tune 'Tartaria,' maybe one the wildest surf tune record in Europe in that era. Oblivious to what was happening abroad, the Portuguese press dubbed them 'Shadows-influenced instrumental bands'. This was the context in which Os Tartaros were formed in an Oporto garage. Featuring Joaquim Gualter on lead guitar, Alberto Abreu on rhythm guitar and keyboards, Hernani de Melo on bass and harmonica, and Eduardo Alves on drums, the band began touring the country, performing in associations, fairs, and festivals. The early '60s explosion of Shadows-influenced bands grew substantially stronger when The Beatles came on board and also benefited from the charitable actions of one man, Gouveia Machado, the owner of a musical instrument store who let young people pay for their guitars and drums by installments. From 1964 onwards, with the advent of new influences and instruments, hundreds of bands followed, not just in Lisbon and Oporto but all across Portugal. Some of the tracks were included in the fabulous compilations, Portuguese Nuggets, this LP is more than a anthology of all their material, it's a historical document from a band that ran from their fate in a time that playing in a rock band, in the Portuguese dictatorship, was like a crime."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Brazilian Nuggets Volume 1: Back From The Jungle
Label:	GROOVIE (SPAIN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	GROOVIE 002CD

"The record-loving audience awaiting a compilation worthy of the name Brazilian Nuggets can start smiling. This material, previously full of dust and forgotten, is now released in a meticulous edition featuring the best of garage rock, aggressive and demented, from Brazilian bands and singers who lived in obscurity during the 1960s and 1970s. For many years, Groovie Records has been researching and collecting the weirdest and most unknown Brazilian rock of that time. A gold-digging activity supported by the priceless help of researchers and collectors like, among others, Fernando Rosa, aka Sr. F. This compilation is nothing more than a homage to those who fought for rock 'n´ roll in Brazil during the' 60s and mid '70s. The tracks featured in Brazilian Nuggets are mainly from very obscure bands that were not even part of the 'Jovem Guarda' movement. What you will do find is the wildest and most aggressive garage, psych and strange rock 'n' roll released by unknown Brazilian record labels like California Records, RCS, Fama, Leao Disc, Young, Inspiracao, Tema, to name a few. Every day we realize there is a vast and almost endless catalogue. And among this immense discography, a lot of interesting and unbelievable material exists! A striking moment comes along when we discover a random record like Nicholas Mariano or Os Espioes, amazing stuff that makes Brazilian rock one of the biggest uncut diamonds yet. And what can we say about Lup e Loy, Os Inseparaveis or Os Beggers? A sound made for small audiences during strange dictatorship times in which many people disappeared simply because they were hanging out with friends. These are the real heroes of the young modern advanced Brazilian music, because they broke the barriers of hypocrisy and showed that young people and their cheap guitars live not only on love but also on anger! Just think this is only the beginning. And the best is still to come. Or, as Toni Ricardo said in his self-titled single: 'a luta nunca vai parar.' ('the struggle will never end')."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Brazilian Nuggets Volume 2: Back From The Jungle
Label:	GROOVIE (SPAIN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	GROOVIE 003CD

"Delving deep in the underground and peripheries of Brazilian rock, Groovie Records keeps digging up many-styled and shaped nuggets in various stages of cutting. The result extends the Brazilian Nuggets series, now reaching its second volume. Therefore, The Brazilian Nuggets Vol. 2 continues along the trail paved by its predecessor. Once more, great artwork by Darren Merinuk, amazing work keeping all the spirit of the Brazilian way of living the rock'n'roll. Again the second volume is full of weird'n'garage psych monster themes. Obscure tracks by Os Espioes, Avanco 5, Diana, Giovanne, Sonny Delane, Modern Sound Six, among others. We tried to keep the spirit of the '60s punk, full of fuzz and garage punk, rhythm and a bunch of never seen photos and record covers."

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