BOMBAY CONNECTION RECORDS

On the 20th of october 2006 BOMBAY CONNECTION RECORDS presents it’s first two releases “THE BOMBAY CONNECTION”  and “BOMBSHELL BABY OF BOMBAY”, both containing rare funky grooves from Bollywood films from the 60s and 70s.

Bombay Connection was founded by EDO BOUMAN who since over 10 years specializes, together with fellow collector and cartoonist MILAN HULSING, in rare and funky Bollywood vinyl of the 60s, 70s and 80s and who became leading experts in the field. Notwithstanding Bollywood’s popularity the majority of it’s funky nuggets are still uncovered and a comprehensive, well documented compilation series is lacking. Thus, Edo Bouman set out to issue a series of Bollywood’s most funky, infectious and fascinating grooves. For this series he has dug up for not only the best & rarest Bollywood grooves, but has also a gathered  wealth of information and unique picture material.

The first two volumes are available on an attractive digipack CD with 30 page booklet and on luxerious gatefold double-LP. The first volume “THE BOMBAY CONNECTION” contains the captivating sound of Indian action funk of 70s and 80s Bollywood action thrillers. The second volume “BOMBSHELL BABY OF BOMBAY” contains the infectious grooves of the sexy Nighclub scenes of 1960’s Bolllywood films: bouncing jazz, surf and rock & rolll with an Indian twist. These volumes are the first in a long series. Future volumes will cover many Indian cult genres, among which Hindi Horror, 80s Disco, Hippie Psychedelics and  60s Spy music. Coming with 30 page booklets with a wealth of information and pictures never seen before.  

..awesome, bonkers and strangely groovy... These are the best releases we've seen and heard of this kind. (JONNY TRUNK in “THE RECORD COLLECTOR”, sept. 2006)