The jackets and LPs for the K Frimpong "Blue Album" LP are here! Once again we're extending an open invitation to anyone in the Twin Cities area who would like to come pitch in with the assembly process. There will be free beer and pizza (all form local makers) as well as a free album for anyone who pitches in. We've set aside 15 copies of the limited edition blue vinyl for people who come to help out. There are only 100 of these in existence! If you want one, please RSVP ASAP to reserve your copy!  You can RSVP by sending an email here

Please bring some records to spin. We've got a couple turntables and a mixer set up. We'll take take turns controlling the speakers all night.

Where: 711 W Lake St, suite 211, Minneapolis, 55408

When: 6pm.  Last time we finished assembly by 10, but people stuck around for an hour or so.

Phone: 612-466-2224

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Ladies and gentlemen, we are very excited to announce our next release. This vinyl only reissue of Tabou Combo 1973's "Respect" was the second album the band recorded after relocating from Haiti to Brooklyn, NY. The music is a mix of funk, Caribbean, traditional Haitian Voodoo music, bosa nova, rock, and much more. Check out the teaser video below and stay tuned for more info and an official pre-order announcement.

We're now officially taking pre-orders for our reissue of the self titled 1976 funky Ghanaian Highlife LP by K. Frimpong and His Cubano Fiestas.  We've pressed a limited 100 units in blue colored vinyl.  The only way to get one is by pre-ordering through our website.  Each one is hand numbered.  The sooner you order, the lower number you will receive.  Also, if you pre-order your copy before the release date of 6/14/11, you will receive your MP3 download instantly.  This service is only available by pre-ordering through our website.  Check out the video below for more info.

Price: $17 (USD) + Shipping.

These pre-orders will be taken via our new store.  This store is designed to be much more user friendly for our friends outside the US.  If you live outside the U.S. and had issues ordering in the past, please give it another shot.  Thanks to everyone who pitched in with the Beta testing of this new store!

Hear some samples for yourself and also get some special info regarding our plans for pre-orders.

Fed Ex is delayed. Our records won't be here until tomorrow. We're bumping the party to tomorrow night. Same time, same place.

Monday 5/23/11 we are throwing an assembly party at our new office on Lyndale and Lake from 6pm-whenever. There will be FREE BEER and pizza and of course it wouldn't be a Secret Stash party without free Marker's Mark bourbon! Anyone who comes will get 1 free copy of the record we're working on, The Rhythms of Black Peru. Each one is hand numbered and your participation in this event will guarantee a number under 25. We've got a pair of turntables and a mixer set up, so bring some funky records to share with the group. We'll all be trading off on the turn tables all night.  If you'd like to participate, please drop us a line here.

Later that night, our friend DJ Steely from KFAI's Kind of Cloudy Radio will be spinning at The King and I Thai. When we're done, we'll head over there for drinks and good tunes.

This Sunday, May 15, Secret Stash Records will be participating in the Lyn-Lake Street Festival in Minneapolis. The festival features local beer, food and music from noon to 7pm on Lyndale between 28th and Lake. Our booth will be near 28th right in front of The Egg and I (map). We'll have a digital listening station, all our records on display (and for sale), and be giving away some goodies. Come say hi, sample our records, and get some free stuff.

The fun won't stop there. We are throwing an after party from 7pm-10pm just down the block at the Herkimer Pub & Brewery. We'll be spinning records on the patio with some of our favorite DJs in town. Check out the schedule below. PS-If you've never been to the Herkimer, you're in for some of the best beer you'll ever have! Personally we enjoy the Dunkel.

Will Gilbert (Secret Stash Records) 6:50-7:15
DJ Steely (Kinda Cloudy Radio- KFAI) 7:15-8:00
DJ Phizzy (On The Corner) 8:00-8:45
Eric Foss (Secret Stash Records)8:45-9:15
Justin Salinas (Hot Pants) 9:15-10:00

It's been tearing us up inside to keep this one to ourselves. Finally we're ready to officially announce this funky highlife reissue. Check out the video below to hear sound samples.

Our current online store has been having significant issues with shipping rates and accepting non-US orders. We have had enough and are replacing it with a new one! This new store has cheaper shipping rates and is more internationally friendly.

We want this store to be as user-friendly as possible, so for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we are going to be running some beta testing. Every record in stock will be discounted significantly - on average, about 40% off. Please email us if you would like to participate and we will send you the link to our new store. We will accept the first 50 requests.

Because this is beta testing, it is possible errors may occur in the ordering process. Please let us know if you encounter any - we want to know so that we can fix them! Don't worry if you do encounter difficulty/errors, as all orders will be honored.

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In this video SSR co-founder Cory Wong takes a break from re-mastering the audio for The Rhythms of Black Peru to share with you some his favorite tracks.  We hope you dig it.