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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · 1d

🇫🇷 French cover of Wilson Simonal’s “Nem Vem Que Não Tem”.

Full of cheeky energy and dancefloor-friendly vibes. A record that’s still easy to find, yet somehow remains under the radar.

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Zanini - Tu Veux, Tu Veux Pas (French Pop - 1969)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · 8d

🇧🇷 Brazilian music is a world of its own and one of my favorites. There’s still so much to discover, and I never get tired of diving deeper into it.

This Vinyl Session brings together timeless grooves from Brazil’s golden era, all spinning straight from vinyl. 👇

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Brazilian Grooves Vinyl Set - Funk and Samba Feel-Good Journey (Vinyl Session with DJ Magič)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · 16d

🇨🇿🇧🇷 A Czechoslovak cover of Roberto Carlos’ Jesus Cristo – pressed on a rare 7-inch back in 1971.

This gem, Helena Vondráčková – Archiméde, is our new Record of the Week. Hard to find today, it’s a perfect example of how global hits were reimagined behind the Iron Curtain.

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Helena Vondráčková - Archiméde (Czechoslovakian Pop - 1971)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · 23d

The Alchemist fans, here’s one for you 🎶

This 1974 track by Sofia Rotaru – Numai Tu – carries the hypnotic groove he later sampled.

I found this record at a flea market in Prague, and the deep bassline instantly stood out. A true digger’s delight and a Record of the Week.

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Sofia Rotaru - Numai Tu (Ukranian Rock - 1974)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · 28d

Lisbon isn’t just pastel de nata – it’s a vinyl paradise too. 🍷🖤

I dug through my favorite Tabatô Records and other record stores… plus the legendary Feira da Ladra flea market – and found some serious gems.

Watch the full journey and see where to find the best records. 👇

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Digging in Lisbon: Here’s Where to Find the Best Records (Record Stores)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚨 Drum break alert! 🚨

The first seconds of Eva Pilarová’s Léto, léto will catch every digger’s ear. Perfect for sample heads, vinyl freaks, or anyone who loves that raw groove.

Check the full clip on our YouTube channel. 🎶

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Eva Pilarová - Léto, Léto (Czechoslovakian Soul - 1972)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Sep 3

Rare Czechoslovak disco cuts that time forgot – brought back to life. 🇨🇿

Diggin Time Family teamed up for a vinyl session that plays like a dancefloor time machine, taking you back to the discos of 70s & 80s Czechoslovakia.

If you love rare grooves, don’t sleep on this one. 👇

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Czechoslovak Disco Rarities You’ve Never Heard Before (Vinyl Session with Diggin Time Family)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Aug 26

This week’s pick is a Slovak cover of Otis Redding’s “Hard to Handle” — transformed into “Týždeň Po Svadbe” by Eva Kostolányiová. Instead of raw Southern soul, you get a lush orchestral pop arrangement with a completely different vibe.

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Eva Kostolányiová - Týždeň Po Svadbe (Czechoslovakian Soul - 1973)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Aug 19

I’m super excited about this one. Honestly, it doesn’t get more pure digger style than this. 🔥

Suomisettii are a Finnish DJ duo 🇫🇮 that recorded this amazing guest mix for Diggin Time.

It feels like an encyclopedia of Finnish grooves. Check it out! 👇

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Hidden Finnish Grooves Brought to Light - Exclusive Vinyl Guest Mix (Vinyl Session with Suomisettii)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Aug 13

I love digging for obscure Eastern European grooves and samples — and this one’s a gem. ❤️

Gerd Michaelis Chor – Es Bleibt Die Sonne (1974) delivers rich harmonies, and a sample just waiting to be flipped… and a killer groove if you’re cool with the German vocals. 😁

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Gerd Michaelis Chor - Es Bleibt Die Sonne (German Soul - 1974)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Aug 4

🎧 If you only heard her voice, you'd never guess she's a white singer from 1970s Austria.

That’s what Hansjörg from Record Shack said — and he’s right.

We dug deep into the story — check it out in the new video. 👇

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Collectors’ Dream: Austrian Jazz Funk First Time on 45s (The Story of Stefanie & ORF Big Band)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Jul 29

Lorenzo González might not be a big name today, but his version of Oye Como Va is pure gold for DJs and crate diggers. It’s the kind of track that makes vinyl lovers ask, “What is this?!”

👇 Listen to our record of the week and subscribe for more rare finds!

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Lorenzo Gonzalez - Oye Como Va (Latin Soul - 1971)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Jul 21

This week’s Record of the Week is “Devil’s Masquerade” by Syrius – a legendary Hungarian jazz-rock band.

Why this track? A hypnotic groove, wild fusion energy, and a killer drum break.

▶️ Check out the full track and let us know if you’d flip that break!

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Syrius - Devil's Masquerade (Hungarian Rock - 1972)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Jul 16

▶️ Record of the Week: Butch Cassidy Sound System – Butches Brew

At first, I picked up this album by Butch Cassidy Sound System for its cover of Cissy Strut, but what really won me over was a deep, heavyweight dub rhythms.

🔊 So, sit back and enjoy the deep rhythms.

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Butch Cassidy Sound System - Brothers and Sisters (UK Dub - 2004)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Jul 8

🌆 Tokyo vibes in the heart of Prague? Yes, please.

We invited DJ Alberto from to dig into his crates – and the result is a vinyl-only Japanese City Pop mix filled with synths, boogie basslines, and smooth 80s nostalgia.

👇Watch now on YouTube.

#JapaneseCityPop #VinylSession

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Japanese City Pop Mix That Will Make You Wish You Were in Tokyo (Vinyl Session with DJ Alberto)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Jul 2

🎷 Record of the Week: Gustav Brom – Polymelomodus (1977) 🎶

🇨🇿 This jazz-funk beauty comes from Gustav Brom, the legendary Czechoslovak big band leader who brought serious rhythm behind the Iron Curtain.

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Gustav Brom - Bounty (Czechoslovakian Jazz-Funk - 1977)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Jun 23

🇧🇷 Brazil, 1974. A funk-infused samba groove that feels like it was made for the dancefloor — or a b-boy battle.

🎶 Jair Rodrigues – Deixa Isso Pra Lá (from the album 10 Anos Depois)
I first heard this version thanks to DJ Nuts and his mixtape Cultura Copia.

👇 Timeless groove.

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Jair Rodrigues - Deixa Isso Pra Lá (Brazilian Funk - 1974)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Jun 18

Spending the afternoon at Obolo with DJ Woxow - the man behind Little Beat More - was pure joy.

Warm vibes, good talks, and great DJs spinning vinyl – the kind of place and person that stays with you.

🎥 Watch the interview and get to know the story of Little Beat More:
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Little Beat More: Not Just a Label, Not Just a Store, This Is a Music With a Message (Interview)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Jun 11

🎥 Just dropped a new video from my digging trip to Vienna!

In 3 days, I had the chance to explore some of the city’s finest vinyl spots: Sissysound, Boom Boom Records, Record Shack, and Obolo.

❤️ Big thanks to everyone who made this little journey so memorable.

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Digging in Vienna: 4 Must-Visit Vinyl Shops – From Latin Gems to Austrian Funk (Record Stores)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Jun 3

🎧 I first heard this track in DJ Nuts’ Cultura Copia mixtape – a mix that works almost like a library of Brazilian drum breaks, funky arrangements, and overlooked gems.

🇧🇷 Just one of many gems from the golden age of Brazilian orchestral groove.

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Ed Maciel E Sua Orquestra - Não Há Dinheiro Que Pague (Brazilian Jazz-Funk - 1969)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · May 26

A bag full of dusty Turkish vinyl. Two turntables. And one unique journey through sound. 🇹🇷

What you’re about to hear didn’t come from Spotify. These grooves were hunted down one by one in backstreet shops and open-air bazaars.

▶️ Press play for 35 minutes of raw, analog magic.

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Rare Vinyl Grooves of Turkey - Straight from Istanbul’s Crates (Vinyl Session with DJ Kohl)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · May 18

🇨🇿 This 70s Czech groove makes b-boys turn their heads.

Funny story: when I first met Wax D from the UK crew Second to None, he asked me where I was from. As soon as I said "Czech Republic," he went, "man, I need some Rottrova breaks." Enough said.

#vinylrecords #funk

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Marie Rottrová & Plameňáci - Poslední Okamžik (Czechoslovakian Funk - 1976)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · May 13

🎧 I spent a few days in Madrid last month, digging for records across the city.

🛍️ Highlighted stores include Recycled Music Center, Bajoelvolcan, Discos Babel, and more.

👇 I just released a video from the trip.

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#vinylcommunity #recordstores #vinylcollection #vinylrecords

Digging in Madrid: My Favorite Record Stores & Vinyl Listening Bar You’ll Love (Record Stores)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · May 4

🎉 Herbie Hancock turned 85 last month! To celebrate the jazz legend’s milestone, I’m sharing this great cover of his iconic Chameleon – performed by the Gusztáv Csík Quartet.

#vinylrecords #jazz #jazzfunk

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Gusztáv Csík Quartet - Cameleon (Hungarian Jazz-Funk - 1977)

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Diggin Time @diggintime.bsky.social · Apr 29

This March, I took a trip to Manchester to explore some of its record stores — Vinyl Exchange, Vinyl Resting Place, and Piccadilly Records.

To top it off, I visited Mr. Scruff's iconic party at Band on the Wall!

🆕 See what it was like in the new video. 🔽

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Digging in Manchester: Tour and Interview at Vinyl Resting Place (Record Stores)

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