Mr. K, Ronnie Laws, Side Effect, O’Jays / Always There b/w For The Love Of Money
Artist: Mr. K, Ronnie Laws, Side Effect, O’Jays
Title: Always There b/w For The Love Of Money
Label: Most Excellent New York Limited
Cat.#: MXMRK2077
Format: 7" Vinyl
Country: US
Released: 2026
Style: Disco, Soul
Track Listing:
Debuting in 1975, the jazzy RnB instrumental ‘Always There’ from original Earth Wind and Fire saxophonist Ronnie Laws was a hidden gem until Side Effect’s vocal version took off the following year, one of many cover versions to come (Incognito’s hit the pop top ten in the ’90s). Mr. K's edit streamlines the original, mimicking Side Effect’s distinctive horn stab intro and adding a DJ-friendly drums-only outro. With original 7-inch releases being either fragile styrene or unreasonably short, this extended vinyl pressing is very welcome.
A song that needs no introduction—coming from the very best there is—the O’Jays backed by MFSB! ‘For the Love of Money’ rides one of the most immense bass lines ever committed to wax and, while that would be enough to carry a track on its own (see the Armada Orchestra’s cover), here we have the talents of the timeless O’Jays vocals to top things off. Mr. K has found the perfect balance between the Lp and single versions, giving us the very best DJ-friendly 7" mix that should never leave your bag.