SOUL JAZZ RECORDS presents A CERTAIN RATIO Early (2010 issue UK 2-CD album set
- After punk a new set of groups emerged who wanted to mix dance music &8211; funk soul reggae disco &8211; with the spirit of punk. Recently voted part of The Guardians 100 Albums To Die For described by Andy Weatherall as his all-time favourite band A Certain Ratio were the first group [alongside Joy Division] to sign to Manchesters infamous Factory Records in 1978. As purveyors of dance music in the afterm ath of punk A Certain Ratio led the field. Soul Jazz Records are reissuing their definitive ACR compilation the seminal Early anthology featuring classic tracks along with lots of rare stuff interviews & original photos. More details to f