Various Artists - This Is Northern Soul (Black Vinyl)

This Is Northern Soul brings together fourteen high-impact dancefloor favourites in a focused collection issued by BGP. Designed as an accessible introduction to the sound while still offering plenty for established collectors, the album captures the urgency, romance and rhythmic drive that made Northern Soul a lasting club culture. Across one black vinyl LP, the selection moves through propulsive drums, soaring vocals, dramatic arrangements and the emotional directness that defines the genre at its best.

The tracklist includes enduring favourites such as “My Little Girl”, “Lighten Up Baby”, “Cigarette Ashes”, “You Hit Me (Right Where It Hurts Me)” and “Gone With the Wind Is My Love”. These are records built for movement: concise, energetic performances with strong hooks, bright brass, insistent percussion and vocals that balance heartbreak with exhilaration. The sequence maintains a lively pace while showing the range found within Northern Soul, from polished melodic sides to tougher, more urgent dancers.

Also featured are “You Turned My Bitter Into Sweet”, “Would You Believe”, “Try My Love”, “The Same Old Thing” and “What Good Am I Without You”, making this a strong overview of the style’s emotional and musical appeal. The compilation format makes it ideal for listeners beginning to explore Northern Soul, DJs looking for a convenient set of proven selections, and collectors who want a well-curated album for regular play.

Released on BGP, a label closely associated with carefully selected soul, funk and jazz reissues, This Is Northern Soul is presented as a single 12-inch album on classic black vinyl. Its concise fourteen-track programme works equally well as an introduction, a party record or a reminder of why these songs continue to fill dancefloors. A practical and enjoyable addition to any soul collection, it distils the excitement of an all-nighter into one tightly sequenced LP.