LET THERE BE SPICE!
It’s a privilege to host one of the rarest soul LPs out there… and one that’s worth every penny (IMHO). The Spice LP on TSG came into the shop a few days ago, and it is my pleasure to offer it EXCLUSIVELY on www.goodrecordsnyc.com for sale. Serious parties can submit offers to good.records@gmail.com. *EDIT* the Spice LP has been sold.
TSG was a New York-based tax scam label. Basically, the idea was to print up LPs using either demo tapes from unknown groups or bootlegging previously-released material, and dump the records. Hence, big loss and tax write-off… and incredibly rare LPs that were intentionally destroyed before anyone could enjoy them. Unfortunately, I know nothing at all about the group or players behind this record. Truly unfortunate considering how good of a soul LP it is – some fantastic disco cuts and beautiful sweet ballads, not a loser to be found on it. With no further ado…
Tagged d/l at 256: Spice – Let There Be Spice – TSG
February 5th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
I found your site on technorati and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. I just added your RSS feed to my Google News Reader. Looking forward to reading more from you.
Mike Harmon
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:26 pm
You absolutely ROCK for sharing this one! Probably the greatest, most obscure thing I will hear all year. “Happy Music” is absolutely bananas!
There seems to be some kind of connection between the tax write-off TSG label and the legitimate indie LPG label. Two titles initially released by LPG were later re-released by TSG:
“Everything Is You” single by Spice – the lead cut off this album, and
“Music…Music” album by LPG label owner Lloyd Price
April 25th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
That’s right – I have a copy of both records and they are totally connected.
July 5th, 2008 at 8:25 am
hello dear friend
How many ?spice let there be spice lp
answer me please
July 18th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Wow, great record I had never heard of. Did you keep it?
Thanks for all the great mixes and shizzzzz
August 5th, 2008 at 10:07 am
I know these young men who made up Spice of Life- Richard, Michael and Ceddie.They were from the Bronx – Soundviesw area.
In fact, one is my son. He wrote You are Everything to Me. We have been trying to find this album for years.
August 5th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Hi Rosemary,
The album is very rare because the label was not a real record label in the traditional sense but a tax scam for the owners – most copies of the album were intentionally destroyed. I’d be interested to know if the group ever was paid by TSG or even approved the album. I no longer have the album for sale but I have several copies of the 45 single they cut, “Everything Is You” b/w “What Do We Mean” and if you are interested in one feel free to contact me at the shop. I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks, Jonny
August 5th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Hello Everyone:
Let me start by saying I am shocked but extremely grateful.
My mom (who is an active 80 years old adn should be my manager) found this website and forwarded
this to me.
My name is Richard Brown and the founder of the group Spice (originally
called Spice of Life). At first I thought this was a joke until I saw
a copy of the actual album with my name and my co-writers on the label.
I never heard of TSG records but I understand they have something to do with tax write-offs.
We were signed to Don King Productions (the fight promoter) and the label was LPG Records (managed by Lloyd Price).
Over the years the (1) copy that I had was borrowed and never returned so I would love to get a copy.
Can anyone provide information where to obtain one?
You should know that my brother (who has his own studio: Check out his website @Rabtown.com)
and I have been writing and recording over the years and will be
completing our first independent project in a few months.
If you enjoyed those old tunes you will love our new stuff.
Please respond by emailing me at bigzbrown@aol.com or at
richardbrown216@aol.com .
August 8th, 2008 at 11:38 am
I am thrilled to hear that Spice’s music is still out there and so appreciated! Richard is my brother–his new stuff is fabulous and hopefully will be enjoyed as much by the public as his previous work. Thanks for this website.
August 11th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
WOW! it’s true. Good things happen to those who wait. I have waited a long time for Spice to get their “Just Due”. I loved the music of those guys. Everyone who heard them knew that they were up there with the best. But, alas, all is not over. Can’t wait to here the “new”
music by Richard and his brother Ron. People, GET READ, your’re in for a fantastic ride.
August 11th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
that should read: PEOPLE GET READY!
April 15th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
hello dear friend
you’re spice let there be spice lp what’s the price?
thanks
February 13th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
I played guitar with this Band and the talent/caliber of the musicians was way ahead of its time. We received rave reviews wherever we played amd toured for a short while. Too bad that the company was a farce because there might have been some Great Success had things benn done properly. In any case enjoy it.
Richard and Ronnie Brown are prodigies, Leroy Clements was one of the best drummers i have played with and i have played with the best. I played guitar and Darrel Myrick on a Rock Steady Bass. Live on music! through the power of the Net!!!
Dave Laracuente