the sources series of record label retrospectives, compiled by renowned crate digger and journalist bill brewster, has previously delivered excellent retrospectives on easy street and fresh records. here, brewster turns his attention to another new york institution of the late 70s and early 80s, popular disco imprint sam records. as with previous instalments, brewster tells the story in loosely chronological order, highlighting both well-known classics think vicky d, komiko, john davis & the monster orchestra and k.i.d and lesser-known gems. it s these latter selections, including the evasions brilliant all wrapped up, underground s smooth behind my back and the alien boogie of the webboes under the wear, that make this an essential purchase for disco and electrofunk heads.