The John Schroeder Orchestra - Working In The Soul Mine - Bonus Track (2026)

Old Days Records presents a reissue of John Schroeder's 1966 album in an innovative 7-inch vinyl-style sleeve. In this work, the British producer adapted American soul and funk for a European orchestral aesthetic. Featuring top-tier London session musicians and a powerful rhythm section, the album strikes a balance between lounge sophistication and club-oriented R&B energy. Including reimagined covers of James Brown and Stevie Wonder hits, the recording is recognized as a significant artifact within rare groove culture.

Tracklist:
1-1 The John Schroeder Orchestra - SOUL FOR SALE [2:22]
1-2 The John Schroeder Orchestra - GET OUT OF MY LIFE WOMAN [2:29]
1-3 The John Schroeder Orchestra - WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO [2:48]
1-4 The John Schroeder Orchestra - WORKING IN THE COAL MINE [1:50]
1-5 The John Schroeder Orchestra - YOU’VE LOST THAT LOVIN’ FEELIN’ [3:47]
1-6 The John Schroeder Orchestra - SUNNY [2:49]
1-7 The John Schroeder Orchestra - RESCUE ME [2:40]
1-8 The John Schroeder Orchestra - PAPA’S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG [2:28]
1-9 The John Schroeder Orchestra - YOU CAN’T HURRY LOVE [2:19]
1-10 The John Schroeder Orchestra - SUMMERTIME (FROM ”PORGY & BESS”) [2:26]
1-11 The John Schroeder Orchestra - LOVIN’ YOU GIRL [2:41]
1-12 The John Schroeder Orchestra - HOW SWEET IT IS (TO BE LOVED BY YOU) [2:28]
1-13 The John Schroeder Orchestra - WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN [3:30]
1-14 The John Schroeder Orchestra - BLACK IS BLACK [2:32]

Bonus Track
1-15 The John Schroeder Orchestra - THE FUGITIVE THEME [2:01]
1-16 The John Schroeder Orchestra - AGENT 00-SOUL [2:30]
1-17 The John Schroeder Orchestra - NIGHT RIDER [2:18]