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The Cool-Notes  released an upbeat, Reggae-Ska cover of the 1969 pop classic “Sugar Sugar” in 1980. Originally made famous by The Archies. The Cool-Notes infused the track with their signature London lovers reggae ska sound. It was released on the Gem record label with the cool smooth soulful reggae fusion “No, No, No, No” featured on the B-side.

The Cool-Notes  released an upbeat, Reggae-Ska cover of the 1969 pop classic “Sugar Sugar” in 1980. Originally made famous by The Archies,

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This record is a prime example of early 90s British club soul and dance-pop. It bridges the gap between classic 80s boogie-funk and the emerging 90s garage and house scenes. The upbeat tempo features lush, soulful vocals paired with the signature slick, melodic production of the PWL stable.

This is a 1991 UK 12-inch vinyl release by the British pop-funk group The Cool Notes, recorded during their time with PWL Records (the famous Hit Factory) and produced by the legendary Stock & Waterman

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The Cool-Notes (originally from South London) released “Sweet Vibes” in 1979 as part of their early British lovers rock reggae era. Often backed with “Just Girls,” the single was released on the Jama label. It followers the classic sound of the band’s signature smooth vocal sound.

The Cool-Notes (originally from South London) released “Sweet Vibes” in 1979 as part of their early British lovers rock reggae era.

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“Like a Fool” is an early reggae and lovers rock single by British seven-piece Brixton band The Cool-Notes. Originally released in 1977, it reflects the band’s foundational lovers sound from the late 1970s before they pivoted into synth-funk, boogie soul, and the UK pop charts.

“Like a Fool” is an early reggae and lovers rock single by British seven-piece Brixton band The Cool-Notes.

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The Cool Notes’ single “It’s Not Unusual” (1981) is a reggae and lovers rock cover of the iconic 1965 Tom Jones pop hit. The South London band infused the classic with a smooth, syncopated rhythm and soulful vocal harmonies, though the B-side, “People Make the World Go Round,” is equally celebrated by reggae enthusiasts.

The Cool Notes’ single “It’s Not Unusual” (1981) is a reggae and lovers rock cover of the iconic 1965 Tom Jones pop hit.

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Classic Cool-Notes You’re never too young. This is the original Vinyl 7″ white label single remixed and released in 1990 on the MTR record label. This vinyl record was highly popular with DJ’s for the Funky Drummer Extd Mix and Extd Soul II Soul style Mix. This 7″ is rare. 

Classic Cool-Notes You’re never too young. This is the original Vinyl 17″ white label single remixed and released in 1990 on the MTR record label. 

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“Into The Motion” is a 1986 electro-funk and UK soul single. Released on the Abstract Dance label, the club track served as a final commercial release as a 7 peice band wrapping up their mid-1980s run of hits and was featured on their LP Have A Good Forever.

“Into The Motion” is a 1986 electro-funk and UK soul single. Released on the Abstract Dance label, the club track served as a final commercial release as a 7 peice band wrapping up their mid-1980s run of hits and was featured on their LP Have A Good Forever.

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Classic Cool-Notes Momentary Vision released in 1986 backed with Girls Night Out.

Classic Cool-Notes Momentary Vision released in 1986 backed with Girls Night Out.

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Jus’ Teesing the album was recorded in 1992 and was a collaboration between Tee Green, Steve McIntosh and Joseph Charles.  Love will Come was the first release from Tee’s album and saw many European releases and appeared on many compilations.

Love will Come was the first release from Tee’s album and saw many European releases and appeared on many compilations.

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Jus’ Teesing the album was recorded in 1992 and was a collaboration between Tee Green, Steve McIntosh and Joseph Charles.  Love will Come was the first release from Tee’s album and saw many European releases and appeared on many compilations.

‘Love will Come’ was the first release from Tee’s album “Jus’ Teesing” and saw many European releases and appeared on many compilations.

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“Chanel a UK Lover’s Rock singer with this debut double Asided single –  I’ll Be Your Girl b/w You’ve Got A Gift” was released in 1982.  A Lovers Rock reggae 12-inch single  sung by the UK artist Chanel and backed by the band The Cool Notes

“Chanel I’ll Be Your Girl b/w You’ve Got A Gift” is a 1982 Lovers Rock reggae 12-inch single by the UK artist Chanel, backed by the band The Cool Notes

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“Billy The Kid” is a classic lovers rock and reggae single by the British soul and reggae band The Cool-Notes, originally released in 1980.

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“Just Girls” and “Sweet Vibes” are two classic reggae/lovers rock tracks released by the UK band The Cool Notes. Both songs originally surfaced in the late 1970s and early 1980s via  Jama record label before being featured on compilations.
The tracks are highly sought after by reggae and lovers rock vinyl collectors. This 12″ vinyl pressing was released and both Sweet Vibes and Just Girls were written by Stephen McIntosh and NOT ‘L. Smart’ as the label suggests.

“Just Girls” and “Sweet Vibes” are two classic reggae/lovers rock tracks released by the UK band The Cool Notes. Both songs originally surfaced in the late 1970s and early 1980s via  Jama record label before being featured on compilations.

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In 1994 Steve McIntosh and Joe Charles formed ‘Kortek Records’ as an outlet for their own produced Jungle and House productions. Under the alias ‘Blak Krew’ their first release “I Will” was a Jungle version of the Cool-Notes (Perky) massive No.1 Lovers Smash hit, ‘I Will Always Love You”

In 1994 Steve McIntosh and Joe Charles formed ‘Kortek Records’ as an outlet for their own produced Jungle and House productions.

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Classic Cool-Notes Momentary Vision released in 1986 backed with Girls Night Out and You love is taking over.

Classic Cool-Notes Momentary Vision released in 1986 backed with Girls Night Out and You love is taking over.

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This record is a prime example of early 90s British club soul and dance-pop. It bridges the gap between classic 80s boogie-funk and the emerging 90s garage and house scenes. The upbeat tempo features lush, soulful vocals paired with the signature slick, melodic production of the PWL stable.  White Label on Sanctuary Records, A rear remix by Tony King

This is a 1991 UK 12-inch vinyl release by the British pop-funk group The Cool Notes, recorded during their time with PWL Records (the famous Hit Factory) and produced by the legendary Stock & Waterman.

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This record is a prime example of early 90s British club soul and dance-pop. It bridges the gap between classic 80s boogie-funk and the emerging 90s garage and house scenes. The upbeat tempo features lush, soulful vocals paired with the signature slick, melodic production of the PWL stable.

This is a 1991 UK 12-inch vinyl release by the British pop-funk group The Cool Notes, recorded during their time with PWL Records (the famous Hit Factory) and produced by the legendary Stock & Waterman

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Classic Cool-Notes, the soulful Magic Lover was originally the A side. Then Risin records wanted to switch the B side ‘House Of Love’  to become the A side with it’s relentless infectious house groove with four-to-the-floor kick drum keeping the dancefloor moving from start to finish.

‘House Of Love’ – relentless, infectious – fun house groove with four-to-the-floor kick drum keeping the dancefloor moving from start to finish.

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Released in 1985, “Spend The Night” by The Cool Notes is their biggest  hit to date. A vibrant, feel-good British soul, boogie, and Brit-funk anthem. This was one of the few white labels produced for DJ’s and was used for promotion only. This copy has been signed by the band.

Released in 1985, “Spend The Night” by The Cool Notes is their biggest  hit to date. A vibrant, feel-good British soul, boogie, and Brit-funk anthem.

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Signed Autographed Copy of Classic Cool-Notes You’re never too young. This is the original Vinyl single remixed and released in 1990 on the MTR record label. This vinyl record was highly popular with DJ’s for the Funky Drummer Extd Mix and Extd Soul II Soul style Mix. 7″ versions were also produced. 

Signed Autographed White Label Copy of Classic Cool-Notes You’re never too young. This is the original Vinyl single remixed and released in 1990 on the MTR record label. 

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Classic Cool-Notes You’re never too young. This is the original Vinyl single remixed and released in 1990 on the MTR record label. This vinyl record was highly popular with DJ’s for the Funky Drummer Extd Mix and Extd Soul II Soul style Mix. 7″ versions were also produced. 

Classic Cool-Notes You’re never too young. This is the original Vinyl 12″ single remixed and released in 1990 on the MTR record label. 

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The 1985 UK Top 20 hit “In Your Car”  is a feel-good, catchy song.

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Vinyl Classic Cool-Notes, Ballard and title track from the groups 1985 album ‘Have A Good Forever’  The 2 track CD single includes the funky ‘Natural Energy’

Vinyl Classic Cool-Notes, Ballard and title track from the groups 1985 album ‘Have A Good Forever’  The 2 track CD single includes the funky ‘Natural Energy’

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The Cool-Notes debut album “Down to Earth went on sale in 1981 and is still regarded today as a valuable rare gem. It’s a beautiful colourful gate fold cover sleeve with song lyrics printed to heavy gauge gloss finish. As far as we are aware, these are the only original first run pressings of new copies left in the world for sale. We will post to anywhere in the world.

The Cool-Notes debut album “Down to Earth went on sale in 1981 and is still regarded today as a valuable rare gem.

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Classic Cool-Notes, Ballard and title track from the groups 1985 album ‘Have A Good Forever’  The 2 track CD single includes the funky ‘Natural Energy’

Classic Cool-Notes, Ballard and title track from the groups 1985 album ‘Have A Good Forever’  The 2 track CD single includes the funky ‘Natural Energy’

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Classic Cool-Notes, the soulful Magic Lover with silky sung vocals and repetitive rhythmic swaying bass line. Includes ‘House Of Love’ The relentless infectious house groove with four-to-the-floor kick drum keeping the dancefloor moving from start to finish. First released on Risin Records  on vinyl in 1988.

Classic Cool-Notes, the soulful Magic Lover 2 Track CD Single includes ‘House Of Love’ – First released on Risin Record  on vinyl in 1988.

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Classic Cool-Notes I Wanna Dance 2 Track CD Single includes ‘Blown It’ – First released on Sour Grapes on vinyl in 1984.

Classic Cool-Notes I Wanna Dance 2 Track CD Single includes Blown it from 1984.

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Classic Cool-Notes Why Not 2 Track CD Single. Includes the original mix recorded in 1985 and the 2019 Remix.

Classic Cool-Notes Why Not 2 Track CD Single. Includes the original mix recorded in 1985 and the 2019 Remix.

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The Cool-Notes put their own unique stamp on the 1969 classic “Sugar, Sugar”, transforming the bubblegum pop hit into a vibrant blend of ska, reggae and Caribbean dance grooves. Packed with bouncing rhythms, infectious energy, colourful arrangements and soulful vocals, this feel-good rendition captures the spirit of the ‘Two-Tone’ era while staying true to the song’s irresistible charm. Originally released on vinyl on GEM Records in 1980 and also includes the classic Cool-Notes  mid tempo Brit’ soulful groove ‘No-no-no-no-no’

The Cool-Notes’ lively ska-reggae interpretation of the 1969 Archies classic. Bursting with Caribbean rhythms, two-tone influences, soulful vocals and infectious dancefloor energy. Originally released on vinyl in 1980 and also includes the classic Cool-Notes ‘No-no-no-no-no’

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A distinctive blend of soulful reggae, smooth melodies and infectious dance grooves. Combining uplifting rhythms, sensual lyrics, rich harmonies and energetic vocals, featuring a very young 16 year old Bradley McIntosh from S Club 7.  The Cool-Notes created a unique sound that sits somewhere between Lovers Rock, Soul, Reggae and Dance music.

Soulful reggae grooves, sensual lyrics, infectious rhythms and powerful vocals combine to create the unmistakable Cool-Notes sound.

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Classic Cool-Notes You’re never too young was originally remixed for 7 & 12″ vinyl single release in 1990 on the MTR record label. This CD includes all 4 mixes, Funky Drummer Extd Mix, Extd Soul Mix, Funky Drummer Radio Mix Radio Soul Mix. SLNB Music has now digitally remastered all these titles and made available on CD.

Classic Cool-Notes You’re never too young was originally remixed for 12″ vinyl single release in 1990 on the MTR record label. 

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Classic Cool-Notes Momentary Vision, 3 Track CD Single. Also includes, ‘Girls Night Out’ Remix and ‘Your Love Is Taking over’ Remix.

Classic Cool-Notes Momentary Vision released in 1986 – 3 track CD

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Classic Cool-Notes Into The Motion, 3 Track CD Single. Also included, ‘Look what You Done To Me’ Remix and ‘Come On Back To Me’ Remix. Into The Motion was produced by Bobby Eli and recorded at the Power Plant.

Classic Cool-Notes Into The Motion, 3 Track CD Single

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In 1996 Steve McIntosh and Joe Charles after popular demand  decided to remix two of The Cool-Notes biggest hits to-date, “In Your Car” along with “Spend The Night”. These proved to be a huge sucess and with the help of Glenn Payne of Gap Music the band would enjoy numerous releases of the disc’s world wide. In Your Car R&B Mix also features the guest ‘Rap’performance of Geoffrey Forrest.  SLNB Music has now digitally remastered all these titles and made available on CD and for download at the incredible high quality bit rate of 320 kbps.

A collection of classic remixes of The Cool-Notes hit In Your Car. Originally released in 1996, these mixes enjoyed worldwide success and feature guest rapper Geoffrey Forrest on the R&B Mix. Digitally remastered by SLNB Music and available on CD and in high-quality 320 kbps audio.

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In 1996 Steve McIntosh and Joe Charles after popular demand  decided to remix two of The Cool-Notes biggest hits to-date, “Spend The Night” along with “In your Car”. These proved to be a huge sucess and with the help of Glenn Payne of Gap Music the band would enjoy numerous releases of the disc’s world wide. SLNB Music has now digitally remastered all these titles and made available on CD and for download at the incredible high quality bit rate of 320 kbps.

A collection of remixes of two of The Cool-Notes’ biggest hits, Spend The Night and In Your Car. Originally released in 1996 and enjoyed worldwide success, these mixes have been digitally remastered by SLNB Music and are now available on CD and in high-quality 320 kbps audio.

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Classic Cool-Notes includes the original mix from the band’s album ‘Have a good forever’ and the ‘Hot Summer 2019 Remix produced by Steve Mac.

Classic Cool-Notes includes the original mix from the band’s album ‘Have a good forever’ and the ‘Hot Summer 2019 Remix produced by Steve Mac.

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During the early eighties when Pirate Radio was at the height of its popularity The Cool-Notes became known as the sound of the Pirates, as they were the creaters of many of the more popular station’s idents. Stations like ‘Solar Radio’ – the original ‘Kiss Fm’ – ‘Horizon Radio’ – ‘LWR’ – ‘Starpoint’ just to name a few.
You can now download your favorite jingle, and if you’re looking for a great bargin then why not download the whole album and it will save you a whopping £12.78 + Vat. SLNB Music has now digitally remastered all these titles and made available on CD and for download at the high quality bit rate of 256 kbps.

A collection of classic radio station jingles recorded by The Cool-Notes during the golden age of UK pirate radio. Featuring famous IDs created for stations including Solar Radio, Kiss FM, LWR and more, digitally remastered by SLNB Music.

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Have A Good Forever the successful album was first released in 1985 on vinyl and then later on CD. SLNB Music has now digitally remastered and made available on CD and for download at the incredible high quality bit rate of 320 kbps. Added to this version of the album are 4 bonus tracks: Spend The Night (12″ Version), You’re Never Too Young (12″ Version), I Forgot (12″ Version) and Natural Energy.

Have A Good Forever the successful album was first released in 1985 on vinyl and then later on CD.

Track 1 – Look What You’ve Done To Me

Track 2 – My Love Is Hot

Track 3 – Why Not

Track 4 – Come On Back To Me

Track 5 – Have A Good Forever

Track 6 – Spend The Night

Track 7 – You’re Never Too Young

Track 8 – I Don’t Wanna Stop

Track 9 – All I Wanna Do

Track 10 – I Love You

Track 11 – In Your Car

Track 12 – Natural Energy

BONUS 12″ MIXES

Track 13 – Spend The Night – 12 Inch Mix

Track 14 – You’re Never Too Young – 12 Inch Mix

Track 15 – I Forgot – 12 Inch Mix

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Here we have a collection of Classic Dub Mixes, most taken from the bands first classic reggae album “Down To Earth”.  These mixes have never been heard before and this is the first time that they have had commercial release. In 1981 when most of these tracks were mixed and produced by Steve McIntosh, they were planned to be released on the Mass Media Music record label but had to be shelved due to the fact Down to Earth the album did not sell as well as anticipated at that time. Now you can download a copy of these rare recordings, made famous by The Cool-Notes. The complete ‘Down to dub’ Album also includes 10 free original photos of the band.
SLNB Music has digitally remastered all these titles and made available on CD and also for download at the high quality bit rate of 256 kbps.

A rare collection of classic Cool-Notes dub mixes, digitally remastered by SLNB Music. Originally recorded during the Down To Earth sessions, these long-lost recordings are now available for the first time in high-quality audio.

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The Cool-Notes’ rare 1981 debut album, digitally remastered and restored by SLNB Music for a new generation of listeners.

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Besides a number of studio recordings there were also many-many demos that the The Cool-Notes made, some going all the way back to the early days of the bands career. Some of the demos were even recorded during their rehearsal sessions and remain in their raw stage. Here is a chance for the first time to add these unique recording to your collection, a must for the loyal Cool-Note fans among you. SLNB Music has now digitally remastered all these titles and made available on CD and also for download  at the incredible high quality bit rate of 320 kbps.

A collection of rare Cool-Notes demo recordings, including early studio and rehearsal sessions. Digitally remastered by SLNB Music and available in high-quality audio for the first time.

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Over the years The Cool-Notes have recorded many tracks that were never released. Included in this list of unreleased recordings are a number of tracks that were made during their short while signed to PWL Records.
This is the first time ever that these songs have been heard in the public domain and are now available for you to download or buy on CD.
SLNB Music has now digitally remastered all these titles and made available for download at the incredible high quality bit rate of 320 kbps.

Over the years The Cool-Notes recorded many tracks that were never commercially released during their time with PWL Records. This album brings together 14 previously unreleased recordings, digitally remastered by SLNB Music and made available for the first time.

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At the start of The Cool-Notes long career they enjoyed numerous Reggae hits. From their first No.1 smash “My Tune” first released in 1978 – now a Golden Reggae Classic, right up to the last Super Lovers Reggae Hit “I Will Always Love You & I’ve Got To Let Him Know” released 1981. You Can now buy the CD or download on mp3 for the first time all these fantastic classics to add to your personal collection. SLNB Music has now digitally remastered all these titles and made available for download at the incredible high quality bit rate of 320 kbps.

The Reggae Singles by The Cool-Notes, a collection of 18 classic reggae and Lovers Rock recordings from the group’s early career. Featuring many of the bands best-loved reaggae tracks.

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The Cool-Notes collection of the hits and more. 17 tracks of classic soul and dance tracks of some of the group’s best loved recordings.

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