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SadeLove DeluxeSony
SadeLovers RockSony Music
beabadoobeeThis Is How Tomorrow MovesDirty Hit
Pat MethenyMoonDialModern Recordings
Thom YorkeConfidenza OSTXL Recordings
DJ QuikRhythm-al-ismBe With Records
Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo SoundRoberto Roena Y Su Apollo SoundCraft Recordings
Gary Bartz NTU Troop / Gary BartzCelestial Blues / Gentle SmilesBGP
Tomorrow’s Fashions Library Electronica 1972-1987Various ArtistsAce
Gloria ScottWhat Am I Gonna DoSelector Series
Night Train: Transcontinental Landscapes 1968 – 2019Various ArtistsTwo-Piers
Sam MortonDaffodils & DirtXL Recordings
Will Gregory Moog EnsembleHeat Ray: The Archimedes ProjectMute
Only OnesOnly OnesMusic On Vinyl
David BowieRock ‘n’ Roll Star! (Half-Speed Master)Parlophone
Ike & Tina Turner'Nuff SaidMusic On Vinyl
Juan Pablo TorresAlgo NuevoMr Bongo
Arthur Baker presentsBreaker's RevengeOriginal B-Boy and B-Girl Breakdance ClassicsSoul Jazz Records
FixFlashRawax
Kenny Dorham & Jackie McLeanInta Somethin’ (Tone Poet)Decca (UMO) / Blue Note
Banda Black RioSaci Perere (1980)Music On Vinyl
Spiritual Jazz 16: Riverside etc.Various ArtistsJazzman
ActressStatikSmalltown Supersound
Juan Pablo Torres Y Algo NuevoSuper SonMr Bongo
Doug WatkinsWatkins At Large (Tone Poet)Decca (UMO) / Blue Note
ZANZANBDQ Records
Kenny Wheeler, Lee Konitz, Dave Holland & Bill FrisellAngel SongECM
Down To The Sea & Back Vol Tres - Compiled by Balearic Mike & Kelvin AndrewsVarious ArtistsMusic For Dreams
Marechal PapillonMoulongoSoundway
Parkway presents WPKY JamsVarious ArtistsParkway
Amon TobinPermutation (25 Year Anniversary)Ninja Tune
WarsawWarsawVinyl Passion
Paul Weller66Polydor
Sugar MinottBitter SweetMusic On Vinyl
Corker ConboyCorker Conboy x PurelinkBad Info
- Original Book (1kg) 97818691542175£15.00Secondhand hardback in good cond
This volume explores the immeasurable impact of Black subculture on British streets, dance floors, wardrobes and beauty parlours over the past three decades. It gives unique visual expression to the energy and innovation of a range of fashion trends and musical subcultures, including ragga, drum 'n' bass, house, and UK garage, through a wealth of unpublished images from legendary and contemporary photographers including Dennis Morris and David Swindells. Compiled by journalist and cultural commentator Ekow Eshun, with contributions from creative icons like DJs Trevor Nelson and Norman Jay.
RevivalLondon 1989 - 1993Hoxton Mini Press
Harlesden and Willesden has a rich history of multiculturalism. Roy Mehta's exquisite black and white photographs capture the daily rituals of its various...
- Book (600g) 9781910566954£25.00Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Black TestimonyVoices of Britain's West IndiansBy Thomas J. Cottle
- Original Book (400g)£40.00Hardback UK first edition 1978 with dustjacket in good cond, one line underlined in bookIn stockAdd to Bag
The UpsettersReturn Of The Super ApeMusic On Vinyl
Classic cult-favourite dub album from Lee Perry recorded at the Black Ark. Originally released in 1977 on Lion Of Judah / Upsetter records.
Check "Dyon...
- – Dyon Anaswa
- – Return Of The Super Ape
- – Psyche And Trim
- 1. – Dyon Anaswa
- 2. – Return Of The Super Ape
- 7. – Psyche And Trim
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- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) MOVLP2893C£26.99Limited 180g orange vinyl editionOut of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Lovers and StrangersAn Immigrant History of Post-War BritainPenguin
Drawing on an amazing array of unusual and surprising sources, Clair Wills' wonderful new book brings to life the incredible diversity and strangeness...
- Book (350g) 9780141974972£10.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Full Crewby Karline SmithThe X Press
Yardie style. out of print uk paperback set in Manchester. Karline Smith is 'the first black British female crime writer'
- Original Book (300g)£9.00Vinyl condition: VG+
Cover Art of Studio One RecordsDeluxe Hardback 12x12" 200 page BookSoul Jazz Books
Available for limited period at special discount price!
100% Absolutely essential! Super-deluxe 12x12" hardback 200 page plus, hundreds of classic Studio...
- Book (2.2kg) SJR247£30.00In stockAdd to Bag
From Jazz Funk & Fusion To Acid JazzThe History Of The UK Jazz Dance Scene By SnowboyAuthorHouse
This is the first time the history of the uniquely British 'Jazz Dance' scene has been documented in such depth, written over a period of 10 years by Mark...
- Book (700g) 9781438973609£19.99In stockAdd to Bag
Policing By Multi-Racial ConsentThe Handsworth Experience By John BrownBedford Square Press
- Original Book (250g) 0719910870£10.00Secondhand paperback in ok condition ex library with stamps, some wear to cover
Focus Music of South AfricaRoutledge
Great book, comes with free CD.
"Focus on Music of South Africa" provides an in-depth look at the full spectrum of South African music, a musical culture...
- Book (600g) 9780415960717£41.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Language In Jamaicaby Pauline ChristieArawak Publications
The author, as her life's work, has studied language in Jamaica. As a result of her extensive study and anaysis, she has determined that the best approach...
- Book (200g)£9.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Black Music In Our CultureCurricular Ideas On The Subjects, Materials And ProblemsKent State University Press
Second-hand ex-library hardback book w/dustjacket in plastic covering
- Original Book (400g)£30.00Sleeve condition: VGOriginal USA hardback book,
100% Guarantee on this and all Original books & records at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' or your money back!In stockAdd to Bag
Black Popular MusicIn Britain Since 1945Routledge
Black Popular Music in Britain Since 1945 provides the first broad scholarly discussion of this music since 1990. The book critically examines key moments...
- Book (450g) 9781138504875£39.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Changing JamaicaAdam Kuper
Original secondhand hardback first edition w/dustjacket (sticker on side)
- Original Book (400g)£18.00
Solo Hit Imoikeme / OdodoAnalog Africa
Fabulous drumming, deep-set african grooves of this blinding, and quite frankly stunning 7" from the Analog Africa camp.
- – Imoikeme
- – Ododo
- 1. – Imoikeme
- 2. – Ododo
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" AADE03£9.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Shades Of BlackAssembling Black Arts In 1980s BritainDuke University Press
Import USA Paperback editionIn the 1980s - at the height of Thatcherism and in the wake of civil unrest and rioting in a number of British cities - the...
- Book (1.2kg) 9780822334200£25.99 £15.00Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Colonial Immigrants In A British CityA Class Analysis By John Rex And Sally TomlinsonRKP
- Original Book (600g)£15.00Secondhand out of print hardback in good condition, inscription on 1st pageIn stockAdd to Bag
Psychemagik Presents Magik Sunrise Leng
Vinyl copies back in stock! One of our most eagerly anticipated albums of the year so far! Those of you who purchased "Magik Cyrkles" will know what...
- Iasos – Intro
- Daniel Mathieu – C'Etait Un Beau Dimanche
- Fox – The Juggler
- Walter Hawkings – Metropolis
- Yves Simon – Raconte-Toi
- Susana Estrada – ¡Gózame Ya!
- Joey Newman – The One You Love
- 1. Iasos – Intro
- 2. Daniel Mathieu – C'Etait Un Beau Dimanche
- 3. Fox – The Juggler
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- 2×LP LENG005£16.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
This Is How We FlowRhythm In Black CulturesUniversity Of South Carolina Press
These essays explore the meaning, motif and theme of rhythm in black cultures throughout the USA and Africa. They discuss music and dance, the visual...
- Book (450g) 9781570031908£20.00 £10.00Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Hurricane Hits England: An Anthology of Writing About Black Britainby Anyekachi WambuContinuum
- Book (600g)£10.00Like new USA paperbackIn stockAdd to Bag
The Siege Of Troy The Siege Of Troy 7" Produced by Kassem MosseOminira
* PRE-ORDER - EXCLUSIVE - SHIPPING SOON*
EXCLUSIVE - LIMITED 7" FROM KASSEM MOSSE/GUNNAR WENDELL
The Siege Of Troy is a collection...
- – BLACK FLORAL LACE BLINDFOLD (Version)
- – A HUNDRED CITIES
- – A CLUSTER OF THREE DROPS (Non-Album Bonus Track)
- – SCHIRRMACHER OASIS (7" Edit)
- 1. – BLACK FLORAL LACE BLINDFOLD (Version)
- 2. – A HUNDRED CITIES
- 3. – A CLUSTER OF THREE DROPS (Non-Album Bonus Track)
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- 7"£6.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Lee PerryDisco Devil Volume 3 (6 More Classics From The Black Ark Studio 1977-79)Studio 16
3rd instalment of the Disco Devil Black Ark series featuring Max Romeo, Jolly Brothers,Leroy Sibbles, Devon Irons and more.
- Jolly Brothers – Conscious Man (Seven Leaves 12" Mix 1977)
- Max Romeo – Norman (Upsetter 12" Mix 1978)
- Leroy Sibbles – Garden Of Life (Big Spanner Disco Ajax 12" Mix 1978)
- King Scratch – Dread Lion (Black Art 12" 1977)
- The Mistic – Forward With The Orthodox (Special 7" edit 2019)
- Devon Irons – When Jah Come (Special 7" edit 2019)
- 1. Jolly Brothers – Conscious Man (Seven Leaves 12" Mix 1977)
- 2. Max Romeo – Norman (Upsetter 12" Mix 1978)
- 3. Leroy Sibbles – Garden Of Life (Big Spanner Disco Ajax 12" Mix 1978)
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- LP STU 16LP 005£15.00In stockAdd to Bag
Rave onGlobal Adventures in Electronic Dance MusicSerpents Tail
Electronic dance music was once the utopian frontier of pop culture. But three decades after the acid house 'summer of love', it has gone from subculture...
- Book (650g) 9781781254233£10.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Freedom Jazz France Freedom Jazz France Heavenly Sweetness
Awesome release of absolute Jazz GOLD! Everyone a winner - a lot of these tracks would have turned Dingwalls, London, upside down back in the day! TIP!
A...
- Stella Levitt – Not so high
- Octet de Dreux – Doorstep
- Eddie Louiss – Colchiques
- VS Quartet – A pou Zot
- François Tusques – le Musichien
- Noah Howard – Creole lady
- 1. Stella Levitt – Not so high
- 2. Octet de Dreux – Doorstep
- 3. Eddie Louiss – Colchiques
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP HS076LP £15.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
- CD HS076CD£12.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Changing Britannia: Life Experience with Britain
Includes Linton Kwesi Johnson
- Original Book (400g) 9781873201152£20.00Orig ex-library paperback with stamps etc, plastic covering in good condition
Networks of Sound, Style and Subversion:by Nick CrossleyManchester
This book examines the birth of punk in the UK and its transformation, within a short period of time, into post-punk. Deploying innovative concepts of...
- Book (450g) 978-0-7190-8865-0£17.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available