SOUL JAZZ RECORDS presents A CERTAIN RATIO Early (2010 issue UK 2-LP vinyl set - After punk, a new set of groups emerged who wanted to mix dance music – funk, soul, reggae, disco – with the spirit of punk. Recently voted part of The Guardian's 100 Albums To Die For, described by Andy Weatherall as his all-time favourite band, A Certain Ratio were the first group [alongside Joy Division] to sign to Manchester's infamous Factory Records in 1978. As purveyors of dance music in the aftermath of punk, A Certain Ratio led the field. Soul Jazz Records are reissuing their definitive ACR compilation, the seminal 'Early' anthology, featuring classic tracks. More details to follow...)