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Cat-No:MAR107
Release-Date:24.04.2026
Genre:Soul/Funk
Configuration:7"
Barcode:199800867491
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Cat-No:MAR107
Release-Date:24.04.2026
Genre:Soul/Funk
Configuration:7"
Barcode:199800867491
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Jefferson Ink. - Girl You Turn Me On (Vocal)
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Jefferson Ink. - Girl You Turn Me On (Instrumental)
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KILLER BOOGIE ANTHEM

This single is extremely rare among collectors worldwide. A 1983 boogie funk gem.

In the vast universe of Black American music—where established names dominate the narrative—there are parallel stories built on rare records, limited pressings, and raw talent. Jefferson Ink is one of those cases: a group largely invisible to the general public, yet deeply respected among collectors and specialist DJs.



Hailing from Houston, Texas, Jefferson Ink was a family-based project led by Willie Jefferson Jr., rooted in a vibrant and self-sufficient local scene. Far removed from major labels, the group operated within the independent ethos that defined many African American acts of the 1970s and ’80s—where self-production was often the only path to getting music recorded and released.



Their discography is scarce, which has only increased its value over time. Releases on local imprints such as Houston International Records and B & B Records circulated in very limited quantities, often only within the region. Among these gems is the single “Fight The Pipe” and "Girl, you turn me on" now regarded as a cult classic in the rare groove circuit.



Musically, Jefferson Ink perfectly captures the transition from the analog funk of the 1970s to the rise of boogie and electro-funk in the following decade. Their recordings are defined by heavy basslines, mechanical grooves, and the tasteful use of synthesizers, forming a solid rhythmic foundation over which smooth, flowing melodies unfold. There is a constant tension between weight and lightness—between groove density and melodic elegance—that shapes the group’s identity.



What makes Jefferson Ink particularly compelling is the fact that they never achieved mainstream recognition. For decades, their music remained confined to local circles and discerning collectors. It was only with the rise of DJ culture and the rediscovery of boogie that their name began to resurface—appearing in compilations, DJ sets, and “hidden gems” lists.



Today, to speak of Jefferson Ink is to speak of a specific kind of legacy: music that survives outside the industry, preserved through passion, crate-digging, and collective memory. In a world where everything seems accessible, there is something profoundly special about records that still carry both the weight of obscurity and the glow of rediscovery.

Jefferson Ink is not just a rare group—it is a reminder that some of music’s best stories live on the margins.



Licensed by Bobby Jefferson.

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