Watch the new video for Thee Sacred Souls “Weak For Your Love”, directed by Alex Guerin.

The 45s that launched our new imprint, Penrose Records, from The Altons, Los Yesterdays, Thee Sinseers, Jason Joshua, and Thee Sacred Souls are out now! Limited quantities have been added to the Daptone Shop and a second pressing is on the way, due to land on July 15th. 45s are also now available at shops […]

We at Daptone stand in unity with protestors across the country whose outrage at this country’s seemingly endless racist violence has boiled over. The recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery cannot be seen as outliers due to individual bad actors, but rather just the most recent acts to be caught on […]

Words by Andy Maltz There have been so many eloquent remembrances of Little Richard in the past couple of days since his passing that I am hesitant to attempt one, knowing that my words will inevitably fall short. The basic details of his life–his youth, struggle for recognition, conflicts between his religious beliefs and his […]

Available for the first time on vinyl in 55 years, we have two sought after sides from legendary Ohio teen combo, Johnny’s Uncalled Four. Out 2/21 on 45 and digital. Limited copies with random color vinyl available only at the Daptone Shop.

We’ve freshened up our WDAP: House of Soul Favorites Spotify Playlist. Listen and follow to hear the Daptone staff’s favorites both from within the catalog and beyond!