Artist: Central Line
Genre: Funk
Central Line were a British funk and R&B band formed in London in the late 1970s, achieving success in the early 1980s. The band scored hits including 'Walking into Sunshine' and '(You Know) You Can Do It,' which became popular on both soul and pop charts. Central Line's music combined funk grooves with British soul and disco influences, creating accessible dance music. Their sound featured tight musicianship, horn sections, and smooth vocals typical of early 1980s soul-funk. While they achieved chart success and club popularity, Central Line's commercial peak was relatively brief. They represented British soul and funk's contribution to the early 1980s music scene, demonstrating that UK bands could create authentic funk and soul music. Their songs remain favorites among fans of 1980s soul and funk, and their music has been sampled by later artists.
Central Line vinyl records (8)
CENTRAL LINE Nature Boy (1983 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single including the Full Version and 83 Mix plus Youve Said Enough issued in the glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelf/ringwear whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play MERX131) Track Listing: 1. Nature Boy [Full Version] 2
£9.00 used
CENTRAL LINE Nature Boy (1983 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Goodbye picture sleeve MER131) Track Listing: 1. Nature Boy 2. Goodbye
£9.00 used
CENTRAL LINE Surprise Surprise (1983 UK 7 vinyl single also including Walking Into Sunshine [American Remix] picture sleeve MER133)
£7.99 used
CENTRAL LINE Wot We Got (Its Hot) (1979 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and despite a sticker to one label the vinyl has minimal sign of play) Track Listing: Wot We Got (Its Hot) Wot We Got (Its Hot) (Short Version) Girl
£9.00 used
CENTRAL LINE Dont Tell Me (1981 UK 7 vinyl single. Includes Shake It Up. Picture sleeve MER90) Track Listing: A Dont Tell Me 3:30 B Shake It Up 3:40
£7.99 used
CENTRAL LINE Surprise Surprise (1983 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single includes Surprised [Caught You. and Walking Into Sunshine [American Remix]. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl is Excellent with just a few light signs of play MERX133) Track Listing: A1. Surprise Surprise B1. Surprised (Caught You
£7.99 used
CENTRAL LINE Sticks & Stones (1980 UK 2-track 12 vinyl single also including Summer Romance. The custom picture die-cut sleeve shows a little shelfwear / corner creasing while the vinyl shows light play but remains in excellent condition) Track Listing: A1. Sticks And Stones 5:31 B1. Summer Romance 3:32
£7.99 used
CENTRAL LINE Choice (1984 UK 10-track vinyl LP the second and final album from the British funk group picture sleeve with lyric inner. The sleeve has minor age related shelfwear and the vinyl is Excellent with only light play evident MERL33) Track Listing: Time For Some Fun Betcha Gonna How About You Lost In Love Bad Floyd Nature Boy Man At The Top Surprise Surprise Youve Said Enough Lovely Day
£23.00 used