Category: Label Releases

Recordings released by Jump Up Records

HORACE PINKER – “Pop Culture Failure” CD/LP – (JUMP038)

Simply put, Horace Pinker is one of the most underated pop punk bands of the past decade. Formed in Southern California in 1991, Horace Pinker harvested their sound from the rich skate-punk scene that spawned NOFX, Face To Face, Pennywise, Green Day, Agent Orange and countless others. Ten line-up changes, a move to Arizona then Chicago didn’t stop Horace Pinker from recording; they currently appear on 22 top punk compilations, eleven 7″ singles (inc a split w/FACE TO FACE an EP on Continue reading HORACE PINKER – “Pop Culture Failure” CD/LP – (JUMP038)

THE TELEGRAPH – “Switched On” CD/LP (OUT OF PRINT) – (JUMP037)

It’s been three years since the acclaimed debut release from Detroit’s Telegraph, and with this new century brings “Switched On”–the band long awaited and highly anticipated follow-up full length album. After years of extensive touring of the U.S. and Canada with the Suicide Machines, Mustard Plug, & Limp, not to mention several of their own national tours, the band finally took time off to write “Switched On” with their two new members: Matt Van from the now defunct Parka Kings and Continue reading THE TELEGRAPH – “Switched On” CD/LP (OUT OF PRINT) – (JUMP037)

THE ECLECTICS & FRIENDS – “The Look Ahead” CD – (JUMP036)

Hailing from Chicago, The Eclectics have been playing in the US for over five years, touring across the nation with such world famous acts as Less Than Jake, Bim Skala Bim, and The Specials. Their debut album “Idle Worship” was produced by Steve Albini and has sold close to 6000 units independantly, and was dubbed “the most important ska-punk album since Operation Ivy’s “Energy” and “a minor ska masterpiece” by Alternative Press. “Idle Worship” received great press in hundreds of fanzines, plus Continue reading THE ECLECTICS & FRIENDS – “The Look Ahead” CD – (JUMP036)

ORANGETREE – Self-Titled CD – (JUMP035)

Orangetree began their musical journey in the spring of 1995, influenced by the sounds of ska & punk rock. A couple of years later former MU330 frontman Jason Nelson joined the band, leading the troops to their successfull debut “Fixing Stupid” released on Jump Up! Records in 1999. Time has progressed since their debut, and the band’s musical tastes have changed as did their style, transforming their ska/punk sound into horn-driven Arena Rock! Orangetree has gone back to the Continue reading ORANGETREE – Self-Titled CD – (JUMP035)

THE PORTERS – “Are In The Black” CD – (JUMP034 – OUT OF PRINT)

Simply put, THE PORTERS are the brand new soul/R&B incarnation of the PARKA KINGS, the Detroit soul/ska band that rules the Midwest from 1993 – 1998. Featuring the distinct vocals of Brett Warren and a solid brass backbone, THE PORTERS take the amazing live pub-rock energy of the PK’s and combine it with home-bred Motown/Stax feel good soul. What do we call it? “Amphetamine Soul”–that’s what! The last time we had bands of this nature was during the 80’s, when Dexy’s Continue reading THE PORTERS – “Are In The Black” CD – (JUMP034 – OUT OF PRINT)

DR RING DING – “Diggin’ Up Dirt” CD & LP (OUT OF PRINT) – (JUMP033)

Dr Ring Ding burst out on the worldwide scene in 1996, releasing what many called THE most significant ska/reggae album of that year entitled “Dandimite”. What made that album so unique and endeared by fans worldwide was simple: Dr Ring Ding had lyrical skills of a true born Jamaican, and the profound knowledge of Jamaican riddims to combine vintage ska/rock-steady music with his new-found appreciation for dancehall. Dandimite’s authenticity was amazing, leading Dr Ring Ding Continue reading DR RING DING – “Diggin’ Up Dirt” CD & LP (OUT OF PRINT) – (JUMP033)

Various Artists – “Smash Your Radio 2″ CD – (JUMP039 – OUT OF PRINT)

After 7 years and nearly 40 releases, JUMP UP RECORDS unleashes another budget sampler for the holiday season. Regarded as one of America’s top indie labels, JUMP UP continuously develops and promotes bands within many different scenes all across the world! Smash Your Radio 2 focuses on records that were released in the past year PLUS new, unreleased projects that will see light of day Continue reading Various Artists – “Smash Your Radio 2″ CD – (JUMP039 – OUT OF PRINT)

THE INCITERS – “Doing Fine” CD – (JUMP031) (OUT OF PRINT)

Jump Up! Records is VERY proud to announce the new album from America’s best kept secret: The Inciters. Hailing from San Francisco, The Inciters are simply the world’s finest Northen Soul act, an overpowering 11-piece dance floor soul band that has brought the house down from LA to SF to DC to Chicago! Maybe you saw The Commitments movie a few years ago, showing the rage a true 6T’s soul band can create in a short amount of time…..or have you harked back to a time when Motown/Stax was king, and casinos were packed to sweet sounds of soul: Booker T & The MG’s, The Impressions, The Supremes, The Flirtations, Major Lance and more! Well my friend, those days have begun once again….Northern Soul is the sound of NOW. Coined by British press in the 60’s to describe the club scene in the North of England, “Northern Soul” nights at famous clubs like Wigan Casino thrived on DJs playing rare soul from independent labels, these sides taking the Motown/Stax ethic but adding a stronger back-beat with more adventurous production! The Inciters “Doing Fine” is exactly that, a mix of heavy dance floor soul fueled by a four dynamic lead singers (1 male, 3 female) that deserve your attention! Already a household name within the Mod/scooter and ska scenes, The Inciters look towards 2000 with a firm grip on an era where music really mattered!.

For Fans of: The Commitments, Motown/Stax, Goldmine Soul reissues, The Pietasters, The Adjusters, Major Lance, Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band

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DEAL’S GONE BAD – “Overboard” CD – (JUMP030 – OUT OF PRINT)

Deal’s Gone Bad charged onto the Chicago scene back in 1995, quickly establishing themselves as one the city’s top entertainers. Right from the beginning, DGB got the nod to open for such legendary reggae performers as Toots & The Maytals, The Skatalites, Justin Hinds, Yelloman, and Laurel Aitken, eventually moving on to high profile headlinig gigs at The Metro plus countless clubs across the city. Continue reading DEAL’S GONE BAD – “Overboard” CD – (JUMP030 – OUT OF PRINT)

MegaSuperUltra – “Power Pop Art” CD – (JUMP029 – OUT OF PRINT)

In the late 70’s, parka-clad thousands took to beaches of Brighton to defend the Mod way of life, depicted in the classic film Quadrophenia. Bands like The Jam, Purple Hearts, Secret Affair, The Lambrettas, and countless others re-ignited the R&B influenced, energetic pop sound that had been missing in punk, yet still containing the intensity and emotion of the UK punk movement. Here in the United States, rock critics tend to cite this “power-pop” movement in terms of it’s Chicago roots, Continue reading MegaSuperUltra – “Power Pop Art” CD – (JUMP029 – OUT OF PRINT)