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"Spring Originals" will be released on CD/2LP & Digital: 24.04.2026 😎
Last year Ace Records (in collaboration with Acid Jazz) shone a new light on Spring Records’ illustrious catalogue with their “Spring Revisited” project, which opened up the label’s vaults to some of the most credible names in dance music to work on new versions of records that had lit up their life.

A New York label, Spring developed alongside the NYC club scene, from underground loft parties, through disco super clubs and on into hip-hop and the Paradise Garage. In short order an illustrious collection of producers, including Dimitri From Paris, Kenny Dope, Dave Lee, Joe Claussell were turning in mixes that filled floors. Dimitri and Joe’s mixes topped the UK vinyl charts and others were close behind.
Now, with “Spring Originals”, we are spotlighting the original versions of the songs that were reimagined on the 12”s and the compilation album that accompanied them. We went back to the original tapes and unearthed not just the commercially released versions, but mixes that have either never seen the light of day, or remained on rare original promos or B-sides. So, Millie Jackson’s ‘We Got To Hit It Off’ – which Dimitri reworked – is here in its Jim Burgess mix, only previously available on a rare promo 12” back in the day. The same is true of Joe Simon’s ’Love Vibration’, where the disco mix was hidden on the flip of a 7”. With Fatback Band’s ‘Night Fever’ we unearthed a previously unheard full-length version that begins with an insane percussion break – perfect for mixing.

The album comes with exceptional artwork that mirrors the “Spring Originals” sleeve so that you can complete the set, and an in-depth note by Frank Tope - it is also available on all digital services.

Preorder links here: lnk.to/SpringOriginals 🙏

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Last year, Ace Records celebrated 50 years - which was the first record from Ace you bought? 💽🎞️🎶

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🎞️ From the Ace archives: Fatback Band - Cover of Blues & Soul Magazine - #181 FEBRUARY 1976

50 years ago in February 1976, Fatback Band graced the cover of Blues & Soul Magazine - 50 years on… which Fatback Band track still feels timeless every time you hear it? 🎶

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"This is that rare breed — dance music that isn't disco."

🎞️ From the Ace archives: NME 'Single of the Week' - Driver's Seat by Sniff 'n' the Tears.

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🎞️ From the Ace archives.

The original master tape from Sniff 'n' the Tears, featuring Driver’s Seat, New Lines On Love, Carve Your Name On My Door and Sing.

A piece of music history straight from the tape vault - analogue magic, preserved and cherished.

What memories does Driver’s Seat bring back for you?

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Hey everyone,

Welcome to the official Ace Records Community.

This space is for you - the fans, collectors, crate-diggers, gig-goers, dancers, DJ's and die hard music lovers of all things Ace!

We’re turning this Community tab into a place where Ace fans can connect, talk and share. Expect open discussions about new and classic releases, memories of live shows, favourite artists, deep-cut stories and the music that means the most to you. Jump in, start conversations and help shape what this community becomes.

On our side, we’ll be using this space to bring you closer to Ace Records than ever before. That means exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else: early news, behind-the-scenes insights, rare archive material, artist stories, giveaways, special offers - and much more along the way.

Think of this as your backstage pass - a shared space for discovery, conversation and a celebration of the great music we all love so much.

Welcome aboard. Help us make this a proper ACE community!

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As well as the physical releases of Girl Group Sounds USA and Richard Hawley's Little Bangers due today, we have also created Spotify playlists for the new volumes. If you've not followed us yet over on Spotify, be sure to sign up and have a dig around. Also check out the lovingly curated genre playlists which are updated on a regular basis. 🔥

Listen to Girl Group Sounds here:
lnk.to/GirlGroupSounds-Playlist

Listen to Richard Hawley's Little Bangers here:
lnk.to/LittleBangersVol2-Playlist

Follow us on Spotify here:
open.spotify.com/user/acerecords?si=94411c8a956b4d…

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Sightly slow start to the year as we downed tools for two days to stock check the entire warehouse. Back up and running yesterday with orders flowing through and lots of exciting new releases and restocks planned for 2026. Happy New Year! 🔥🙏

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"utopian soft pop sounds of Vietnam-era America... As ever, a Bob Stanley compilation is sentimental education of the very best kind." ⭐⭐⭐⭐
MOJOmagazine
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"Don't Let Him Hurt You! Girl Group Sounds USA 1962-1968" will be released: 30.01.2026 🔥
From Ace Records’ early days, there’s always been a place in our hearts for music’s feminine side. A year having flown by since the release of our last compilation spotlighting the US girl group sound of the 60s – think castanets, anguished teen sirens, Svengali-esque producers and mini-sonatas about dreaming, dancing and moody boyfriends (sometimes deceased) – means the time has come for a new vinyl-only volume.
As 1968 drew to a close, the golden age of girl groups had seemingly been and gone: the Shangri-Las, Ronettes and Chiffons, for example, hadn’t had a hit record of note since 1966. Then along came ‘Condition Red’, a cleverly produced psychodrama performed by the Goodees, who grace the front cover and open the top side of this new comp in dramatic style. Over on the generally more soulful second side, Les Chansonettes are first up with ‘Don’t Let Him Hurt You’, a big production stomper written with Martha & the Vandellas in mind.
Elsewhere, Beverly Williams performs the very Lesley Gore-like ‘One Way Street’; ‘Go Away’ by the Murmaids (of ’66) is a lavishly produced number with a chamber pop vibe; ‘What Did You Do Last Night’ by the Drake Sisters was recorded in Phase-O-Phonic Sound; the lyrics of Denita James’ ‘Wild Side’ call to mind genre classics such as ‘He’s A Rebel’, ‘Out In The Streets’ and ‘Chico’s Girl’; and the Sweathearts close the show with a gorgeous harmony-filled update of the mid-50s oldie ‘Eddie My Love’. As usual in this series, the inner sleeve features a picture-packed 4,000-word track commentary by long-serving compiler Mick Patrick.
SIDE ONE
1. CONDITION RED - THE GOODEES
2. GO AWAY - THE MURMAIDS
3. WHERE IS THE BOY TONIGHT - THE CHARMAINES
4. ONE WAY STREET - BEVERLY WILLIAMS
5. WHAT DID YOU DO LAST NIGHT - THE DRAKE SISTERS
6. FORGET WHERE I LIVE - THE HALF-SISTERS
7. HE TOLD ME HE LOVED ME - MISS CATHY BRASHER
SIDE TWO
1. DON'T LET HIM HURT YOU - LES CHANSONETTES
2. HE'S A LOVER - TUTTI HILL
3. ANYTHING WORTH HAVING (IS WELL WORTH WAITIN' FOR) - JOAN MOODY
4. I'LL COME RUNNING OVER - 2 OF CLUBS
5. HEY BOY - THE D.C. BLOSSOMS
6. WILD SIDE - DENITA JAMES
7. EDDIE MY LOVE - THE SWEETHEARTS

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