The sound of vinyl. There's nothing like the warm, deep and smooth sound of your favorite album or LP from a vinyl record. Vinyl is also the only place to find so many of the rarities, exclusives and limited editions unavailable in any other format.

The feel of vinyl. The personal, tactile experience of vinyl is another beauty of this format. Huge multicolor images, unique pressings and print techniques expand the artists' ability to communicate their album art in a resolution almost infinitely more engaging than pixels on a screen.

The love of vinyl. In a world of bits and bytes, the feeling of owning, touching and keeping your favorite recorded music is a unique and singular experience, and one artists haven't forsaken. Artists are putting more into the creation of their records than ever creating totems as much a part of the statement as the music.

A vinyl collection, whether one record or a million, is a must-have for any music fan.

“Is it wrong, wanting to be at home with your record collection? It’s not like collecting records is like collecting stamps, or beermats, or antique thimbles. There’s a whole world in here, a nicer, dirtier, more violent, more peaceful, more colorful, sleazier, more dangerous, more loving world than the world I live in; there is history, and geography, and poetry, and countless other things I should have studied at school, including music.”
― Nick Hornby, High Fidelity
 
Maybe that's why music fans across all genres are returning to this timeless format.
 
But there are many other reasons to treasure your favorite album beyond just bits and bytes.

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Mike-L

First Word are proud to present the debut album from Mike-L, the fantastic 'On a Columbo Tip'. Following on from other First Word releases this year, Mike has crafted an album that shares the dusty-fingered, crate-digging sound of Herma Puma with the unashamedly retro style of the Simonsound's 'Reverse Engineering'. Mike's been with First Word since day one, winning over fans with his dusty-grooved hip hop and funk production. Eye of the Storm was one of the first 12's we released back in 2005, and was a defining release for the label. A veteran of six DMC finals Mike has managed the seemingly rare feat of combining jaw-dropping turntable skills with genuine beat-making talent, crafting a 15-track opus that takes in Madlib-style Hip Hop, Cut Chemist-influenced break beat funk and the eerie sound atmospheres of RJD2.
 
 United Kingdom Release 
 This version of the record was released for the audience in the United Kingdom and has been imported to the United States.
 
 
 Protection 
 Each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum anti-dust sleeve.
 

 
 Packaging 
 All items are shipped brand-new and unopened in original packaging. Every record is shipped in original factory-applied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands.

Mike-L ON A COLOMBO TIP Vinyl Record - UK Release

First Word is back in 2008 with another firing release. 5 times DMC finalist Mike-L has been locked away in the studio to produce two tracks of his trademark funk and jazz-fuelled magic. A tribute to the music that inspires the nimble-fingered producer, A-side ´Emu Brown´ is a homage to the musical genius of James Brown. The title itself is a reference to the legendary Godfather of Soul, and the Emu sampler that Mike used to construct the track. Over an insistent horn-led funk riff, Mike interweaves a series of tight solos (based on the styles of James Brown stalwarts Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley and the rest). Using a host of samples from the far-flung corners of his massive record collection, this is one destined to be big on the dancefloors. B-side ´The Word For This Is Cool´ is a more laid-back affair, exploring Mike´s passion for jazz music. Originally appearing on the First Word compilation ´Two Syllables Vol 2´ back in November we had to put this on a 7" due to the amazing reaction. Look out for Mike´s debut album later in 2008 ? we´ve got really high hopes for this one.
 
 United Kingdom Release 
 This version of the record was released for the audience in the United Kingdom and has been imported to the United States.
 
 
 Protection 
 Each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum anti-dust sleeve.
 

 
 Packaging 
 All items are shipped brand-new and unopened in original packaging. Every record is shipped in original factory-applied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands.

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