VINYL IS GOOD FOR YOU 45 Boxset & DIS IS REGGAE SOUL 2LP vinyl

Paris DJs wants to press a six 45s boxset and a double vinyl LP, collector editions illustrated by Ben Hito

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06/11/2014

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€12,430

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Hello   Someone leaft a comment asking for an update on the project....   We finally received the vinyl at the very end of August, finally ! They're beautiful and sound great, everyone is very happy. We should have sent everything during August, but its finally happening in september and we don't have as much time as during the summer... but we've already sent more than 60% of the packages. Only a bit less than 80 people to serve...   So please be patient, it's coming ! 70/80 packages left to do, Djouls is doing 10/20 everyday, with a lot of protection on the postal packagings...   For some, we're still missing the shipping address, the choice of 45s, the t-shirt size or the missing shipping costs. We're still awaiting an answer from : - Janne Lindholm - Philippe Massonnat - Marc Amigone - Jamie Page - Algor Lieman - François Lanneau - Pascal Armand - Dimitri Kogan - Charles Cayeux - Paulo Vinicius - Richard Garrell   To conclude, here are a few photos of the marvels we've been able to manufacture & press thanks to you :-)   <img alt="Paris_djs_vinyl_has_landed-1410355003" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/118507/Paris_DJs_vinyl_has_landed-1410355003.jpg" />   <img alt="Few_copies_left-1410355021" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/118508/Few_Copies_Left-1410355021.jpg" />   <img alt="Packages_all_day-1410355037" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/118509/Packages_All_day-1410355037.jpg" />

We're receiving a lot of messages asking "so where's my boxset at?", "I still haven't received my records" and others "have you already sent the vinyl?". Well we haven't started sending anything alas. Here's where we're at :     VINYL "Test-pressing" phase was 2/3 weeks ago, we're waiting for the final vinyl, which shouldn't be too long now... Supposed to land at Paris DJs in august. We hope everything will go smoothly, the wait is long for us too!   <img alt="Paris_djs_test-pressings" src="https://kkbb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/project_image/image/111644/Paris_DJs_Test-Pressings.jpg" />     T-SHIRTS They arrived this week, and we're very happy with the quality and printing. They're superb, we can't wait to start shipping them out... and to start seeing some nice selfies posted! :-) We should start shipping the t-shirts - for those who didn't order vinyl - next week. Only a handful are left out of the 100 we're manufacturing, in sizes M & L only...   Here's The Lone Ranger showing off his Paris DJs t-shirt (and his "Fever" 45) <img alt="Img_2357" src="https://kkbb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/project_image/image/111643/IMG_2357.JPG" />     45T BOXSETS The boxsets have arrived - empty so far but they're beautiful ! We finally managed go get 130 copies printed. 100 were pre-ordered, 95 through crowdfunding (70€ a piece), 5 on bandcamp direct-to-fan a month later (100€ each). 15 copies are reserved for the artists, the label, the manufacturers, the designer... Finally, the 15 last copies will be on sale at a selection of record store we've been working with for a long time : Betino's, Le Silence de la Rue & Superfly Records in Paris, Juno & HHV online.   <img alt="Paris-djs-vinyl-is-good-for-you-boxset-quick-look-3_618" src="https://kkbb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/project_image/image/111645/Paris-DJs-Vinyl-Is-Good-For-You-Boxset-Quick-Look-3_618.jpg" />   POSTERS The available stocks in Paris are low, we're waiting for a pacage from Ben Hito in order to be able to ship out to everyboby concerned. Mais most of the orders are ready. Tubes for shipping the posters have been ordered, we'll start the shipping end of next week, as soon as we receive those tubes.   DIGITAL COMPILATION We must admit we made a lot of small mistakes along the way of the crowdfunding campaign, which was a first for us. Our last mistake just appeared: in the right column we indicated a digital compilation of 14 tunes, but the compilation is the same as the double vinyl, and is only 12 tracks long, as we indicated in the center colum, in the tracklisting and detailed text... It doesn't make sense for us to add two "bonus tracks" at the end of the digital compilation, which whouldn't sound the same, with not the same mastering as the rest of the comp... So for those who ordred the digital comp without ordering vinyl will be able to ask us two tunes of their choice in the Paris DJs discography to compensate. The digital compilation is ready, we're waiting for the vinyl to start sending it, but the more impatient can contact us to grab it now :-)     WHAT ELSE ? The next Paris DJs compilation (a Funk/Soul one) is in the mastering phase... Out very soon and it's heavy shit!! It's included in the "9 compilations" set, so those who opted for this lot will get it as soon as this nw Funk/Soul compilations is ready for pre-order... We're thinking of an august 18 date right now but not completely sure...   We also have many new singles coming, some Hip Hop, some Reggae, some Ska, some Afrofunk & Afrobeat, some Soul, some Jazz.... All the bombing tunes we've been cooking secretely since the beginning of the year! If all goes well, we should be back with a second 45 boxset, strictly limited once again, for the end of the year gifts! And meanwhile we're preparing a collection of new t-shirts to follow up on the heavy demand on the first series of only 100 :-)   Many good things coming.... cheers   Djouls / Paris DJs

Hello everyone   We think we've sent all the emails in order to ask :   - if you've opted for a hand-delivery in Paris (at the Betino's Record Store on a special signing day or elsewhere in Paris) - the possible missing shipping costs - the address for the delivery - the size and kind of T-shirt for those who got themselves for a T-shirt (S, M, L, XL, and man or woman) - the choice of 45s for those who took a choice of 1, 2 or three 45s - the choice of 5 additional Phabao 45s out of the 6 proposed   Now, we go on with the last touches on the artworks (insert of the double LP, back cover, generic 45s color sleeves, thanks, inside of the boxset...) while Phabao finished the masters for the vinyl and digital for the 45s and the compilation.   We should get the money from the campaign in a week and then launch the pressings.   Don't hesitate to contact us for any question !   cheers   Djouls / Paris DJs

Today, a few hours before the end of the campaign, we've reached our 12.000€ goal. Thank you all !!   If you want to add something, a t-shirt, a 45 or anything else to what you ordered, contact-us, we'll find a way. Si you didn't manage to back the project and want to contribute by PAYPAL, it's possible contact us.   Please vérify that you didn't forget the shipping costs if you're not in Paris. (Before the end of the campaign: go on the page project you backed and click on "Manage your contribution". Enter the amount you want to back for this project. You will be debited only of the difference.   Vérifiez que vous n'avez pas oublié les frais d'envoi si vous n'êtes pas sur Paris. (Seulement avant la fin de la campagne: allez sur la page du projet que vous avez sauvegardé et cliquez sur "Gérer votre contribution". Entrez le montant que vous souhaitez sauvegarder pour ce projet. Vous serez débité que de la différence.)   We'll let you know later on which day the event at the Betino's Record Store in Paris will happen to get your goods, it should be in July. For those who won't be able to make it that day, no worry, we'll find a solution, even maybe come to your place tohand-deliver your package.   As soon as tomorrow, we'll start contacting some of you pour their choice of 45s, t-shirt size, and other last details.   Again, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Paris DJs' future is now very shiny and we may now cook a whole lot of surprises pour the summer and september.

Already 92 backers for 49% of the goal reached - THANKS TO ALL WHO ARE PARTICIPATING !! Now let's talk a bit about that signed records bundle...   Signed records are something very special.   One day while going through Loik's amazingly extensive record collection, we stumbled upon an early 70s original LP from The Pharaohs, signed by one of the members of the band and saying something like "to my friend Raashan Roland Kirk". [For those not in the know, here are some Wikipedia links to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pharaohs" target="_blank">The Pharaos</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahsaan_Roland_Kirk" target="_blank">Raashan Roland Kirk</a>]   That particular LP is nothing like any other copy of the same LP. It has a whole story behind it. From its pressing to the hands of Raashan Roland Kirk, ending in Loik's record collection. Vinyl lovers will start to imagine the travels of this LP from the early 70s in the US up to now in Paris...   Since that day, I've been getting my records signed. By artists coming to Paris DJs' studio, by artists I meet at their shows, even some artists who crowdfund their vinyl pressing and do a special event in Paris for the release (we're gonna do the same if this campaign's a success, thanks to Sandra Nkaké for the inspiration!).   At the beginning some were replying that signing records wasn't something they were doing, so I found a catch. I tell them each time that "the day I retire (from music), I'm gonna do a mix of signed records", which is kind of an ultimate argument. Artists smile to that argument and then gladly sign their records with a special note.   I won't be a pretentious prick and list you all the records I managed to get signed (that might be for the day I retire... just kidding), but I must admit I've started to become quite proud of my signed records collection - and of all the stories that go along with each of those signed records! ...which gets me to the point of this news :   Only 2 out of 5 are left of the 45 boxset, double LP, and signed record bundle!!   A few people emailed already asking if we could reserve a copy for them... Well this is for real!   We only have 8 copies left of the "Message To You Rudy" 12 inch by Grant Phabao, The Lone Ranger & Calrton Livingston. 5 for this campaign, the 3 others for Grant Phabao, myself and a spare copy for playing in vinyl sets. It was printed in 2006 at 500 copies, no repress, and sold out in a few weeks at the time. The extended version of the tune (and its dub on the b-side) only exist in this vinyl 12 inch form. It's the one featured in the 2014 <a href="http://www.parisdjs.com/index.php/post/Chef-Movie-Sountrack" target="_blank">Jon Favreau movie "Chef"</a>. It really is something of a rare piece while also a dancefloor filler!   The "Fever" 45 from Grant Phabao & The Lone Ranger was pressed in Jamaica at 300 copies only, a few years back. Only a few dozens are still in stock. 20 copies were signed by The Lone Ranger, last time he came to visit us. 10 were sent to <a href="http://www.juno.co.uk/artists/Grant+Phabao/?show_out_of_stock=1&ref=ParisDJs" target="_blank">Juno Records</a> (all sold instantly). 5 were available in this campaign (2 are left). And 5 were given to The Lone Ranger to give to friends on his tour. I didn't even keep a signed copy for myself... but since it's a record I released and I still have a few copies left there's no point.   Now if you're one of the 5 backers trying to get your hands on one those signed records bundle, you'll also have a whole story to tell!! ;-)   <img alt="Signed-45-and-12-inch" src="https://kkbb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/project_image/image/96424/Signed-45-and-12-inch.jpg" />

We managed to reach 23% of our goal in 6 days, there's still a long road ahead of us... We wanted to thank all the artists, friends and unknows who have been passing the word! Here's a selection of some cool feedbacks we received so far :   The Herbaliser / UK "A good friend of ours is looking to raise money to produce a fantastic box set of funk 45's. Please click the link if you're interested in getting hold of what looks like a great collection of amazing music." Ticklah / USA "Have a look at what my friends Paris DJs are up to and lend a hand." Shawn Lee / UK "Just wanted to say my lovely friends over at Paris DJ's are doing a crowd funding project to release an amazing 45 record box set thingy which features some of my fav musicians & singers out there. Have a look and support if you can. Spread the love…" Strictly Kev (DJ Food) / UK "Nice little comp here featuring the Grant Phabao remix of the Alice Russell cover of 'Seven Nation Army' that I regularly play out to this day." Anthony Joseph / TRINIDAD "Definitely something worth investing in from the nice folks at Paris DJs…" Clutchy Hopkins / USA "Support Paris DJs!! Sharing beautiful vibrations for years!!" Bio Ritmo / USA "Check out what Paris DJs is bringing to the world! New 45's and LP's! Been a long time coming as they've been bringing you the best mixes and new music on digital platforms this will be the first of vinyl collection. Order a copy, support their campaign and help keep tasteful sonic flavors coming to your world!" Jungle Fire / USA "GOOD PEOPLE OF CYBERSPACE CHECK IT! We have a few tasty REMIXES by our amigo Grant Phabao of "Tokuta" and "Firewalker" that may be released on VINYL! Support Paris DJs' crowdfunding campaign!! Paris DJs wants to press a six 45s boxset "VINYL IS GOOD FOR YOU" and a double vinyl LP "DIS IS REGGAE SOUL VOL1". There will also be a T-shirt, posters... Check the fantastic collector editions artworks illustrated by Ben Hito!" The Bahama Soul Club / GERMANY "You might have a look to the crowdfunding campaign VINYL IS GOOD FOR YOU from Paris DJs and Julian Julien 'Djouls' Lakshmanan" Will Rast (The Funk Ark/Antibalas) / USA "For you vinyl enthusiasts! Paris Djs are where it's at…" Ancient Astronauts / GERMANY "Trust us, this vinyl is good for you! The Paris DJs Crew from France put together a killer selection of tunes by Brownout, Ocote Soul Sounds, JUNGLE FIRE, Renegades Of Jazz, CARLTON LIVINGSTON, NOSTALGIA 77 & Alice Russell´s tune Seven Nation Army (Grant Phabao Remix), Lone Ranger and many more in a 45 Boxset and 2LP vinyl. And look at that beautiful peace of art. This is a great product that is worth spending money on. Save some money on shitty take-away coffee and spend it on a timeless peace of music. Made by real artists for an audience that wants a quality sound experience." Venomous MC / USA "Paris DJs looking to get some support for their vinyl press! ‪#&lrm;Support‬ ‪#&lrm;the‬ ‪#&lrm;raw‬ ‪#&lrm;good‬ ‪#&lrm;vibes‬ ‪#&lrm;boxset‬ ‪#&lrm;reggae‬ ‪#&lrm;soul‬ #45" Global Noize / USA "Good Vibe-Check out!" Tom Eno / UK "If you like limited vinyl and beautiful artwork, then back this." The Bluflame / USA-France "Suport The Bluflame Friends and get some sweet gifts in return." Jewpop / France "Déjà + de 2600€ récoltés pour ce beau projet lancé par nos amis et partenaires de @parisdjs ! Fans de vinyles, rdv sur KissKissBankBank et partagez !" Tom Strauch / GERMANY "VINYL is always good to you. And it is the best way to listen to music. Forever!! Solid supporters of vinyl culture Paris DJs from France just put up this campaign for a limited 45 Boxset and 2LP vinyl. This selection of black gold contains heavy tracks by Brownout, Grant Phabao, JUNGLE FIRE, Lone Ranger, CARLTON LIVINGSTON, Afrodyete Theafricangoddessoflove ( Breakestra ), Ocote Soul Sounds , Renegades Of Jazz and many more. This is a vinyl massage for your SOUL that you better not miss" Party Time Web Radio / France "Le label Paris Djs voudrait presser une boxe de six 45T et un double 33T en édition collector et le tout illustré par le talentueux illustrateur Ben Hito. Pour se faire ils ont besoin de votre aide, vous avez 30 jours pour participer à ce beau projet. Vinyl is good for you !" MonkeyBoxing.com / UK "MB’s Paris homies Paris Djs (DJouls and Grant Phabao to you) are at it again only this time from a wax angle! Yep they’re out to raise money for not one but two vinyl projects! The Vinyl Is Good For You 6 x 45s box set features: Afrodyete (The Breakestra), Alice Russell (courtesy of Tru Thoughts), Brownout, Grant Phabao, Jungle Fire, The Lone Ranger & Carlton Livingston and The Jays. The double vinyl Dis Is Reggae Soul Vol. 1 features: Afrodyete, Carlton Livingston, Grant Phabao, Jungle Fire, Leroy Gibbon, Ocote Soul Sounds & Adrian Quesada, Suzanna Choffel, The Cactus Channel, The Grits, The Jays, The Lone Ranger, The Silvertones. As Paris DJs put it – “it’s all about reggae, rub-a-dub and ska” – oh yeah “with a few latin funk breaks” just for good measure. Obviously, it costs a bit to press a shitload of vinyl these days – even if it is a limited shitload of vinyl and that’s where you come in. They’ve only got thirty days to raise 12 000 Euros. Full details HERE including full preview audio. A little Alice Russell/ Nostalgia 77 taster below." Brendan B-Dub White / NEW ZEALAND "Julien from Paris DJs gave me the good word on this, it's a very cool project for fans of Reggae and Afrobeat to get something special. Check the page for a listen your own self Soundcloud link, and get on board. I've heard a lot of these tracks, and they are THE SHIT. End of. " MC Racecar / USA "Support!! Support good music! Support good music which is good! And support good music which is good for you!!!" Ben Greenslade-Stanton (The Mighty Mocambos) / UK "The legends that are Paris DJs are doing a crowd funding project for some super hip soulful vinyl. Time to get your wallets and support some awesome music!" Jah Army Highwear / GERMANY "VINYL IS GOOD FOR YOU!! Please support this beautiful project. Artwork by Jah Army Highwear designer Ben Hito - music by Grant Phabao. Strictly limited!" Juan Data (Latin But Cool) / ARGENTINA "great idea, those really need to be pressed on vinyl, beautiful package too." Jada (Willworkforfunk) / ITALY "Support Paris DJs' crowdfunding campaign to press a six 45s boxset "VINYL IS GOOD FOR YOU" and a double vinyl LP "DIS IS REGGAE SOUL VOL1". The great artwork is an added plus!" Mop Mop / GERMANY "Support Paris DJs' crowdfunding campaign!! Paris DJs wants to press a six 45s boxset "VINYL IS GOOD FOR YOU" and a double vinyl LP "DIS IS REGGAE SOUL VOL1". There will also be a T-shirt, posters... Check the fantastic collector editions artworks illustrated by Ben Hito!" Nicolas Ragonneau (Musiques Impures/Paris DJs) / FRANCE "Vous appréciez les mixes gratuits et la musique produite par Paris DJs depuis des années, mais désormais ils ont besoin de votre aide ! Participez à la campagne de crowdfunding afin de voir enfin produits de magnifiques vinyles avec de magnifiques pochettes de Ben Hito !" Cristalo Talo (Monsieur Vinyles) / FRANCE "Houlala, tout défonce, tout est de qualité, le son, l'objet, le graphisme, tout est terrible !" Passeurs de Disques / FRANCE "Support Paris DJs' crowdfunding campaign!! Paris DJs wants to press a six 45s boxset "VINYL IS GOOD FOR YOU" and a double vinyl LP "DIS IS REGGAE SOUL VOL1". There will also be a T-shirt, posters... Check the fantastic collector editions artworks illustrated by Ben Hito!" Crossover-Radio Campus Tours 99.5 fm (radiocampustours.com) / FRANCE "Chacune des sorties nous fait tellement vibrer que le collectif Paris DJs mérite bien qu'on leur file un pti coup de main....d'autant plus qu'il s'agit ici de pressage de galettes…"

We just received Ben Hito's artworks for the double vinyl center stickers. Quite stunning once again. The work of a true master craftsman. <img alt="Disisreggaesoul_2lp_centers_80" src="https://kkbb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/project_image/image/93038/DisIsReggaeSoul_2LP_Centers_80.jpg" />

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