New edition of this very rare deep spiritual jazz album, the debut release from flautist Lloyd McNeill released on his private-press Asha Record label and recorded in Washington, DC in 1969 (originally only 500 copies were ever made).  First reissued on Soul… Read more

Trunk Records' new venture (with the Roundtable label), Pheon, reissues this impossible rare, late 60s, British jazz gem from Amancio D'Silva, the master of the guitar. This, his debut from 1969 is ably assisted by Ian Carr, Don Rendell, Dave Green and Trevor Tompkins! Essential reissue. 

Burial tempers the mood with yet another our-of-the-blue release on Hyperdub. Two tracks of reduced ambience and lush, deep blue-hued tones. 

A much-needed reissue of 'Cosmic Music', originally self-released by Alice Coltrane in 1968 and later issued by Impulse!. The album features two tracks ('Manifestation' and 'Rev. King') performed by John Coltrane's legendary final quintet that were recorded in San Francisco, 1966… Read more

Coldcut revive their Ninja Tune offshoot, Ahead Of Our Time for this collaborative album release with the one and only, On-U Sound founder, Adrian Sherwood! Available on CD and a limited 8x7" box set (inc. x2 Coldcut branded 45 adapters). Features contribution from the likes of Lee… Read more

Long awaited second studio album from Tenderlonious led jazz outfit - Ruby Rushton! Following on from their highly acclaimed 2015 debut album "Two For Joy" comes a new body of exciting work in the form of "Trudi's Songbook: Volume 1" with "Trudi's Songbook Volume 2" scheduled to drop… Read more

NEW LTD. 300 copies. Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe. Unbelievably rare early modern soulful disco boogie rap 45 single - this is a bomb tune! Currently one original for sale on Discogs for £600! Johnny… Read more

Reissue of the classic 12" from 2002 that was originally releases on Dutch techno stalwart, Clone. A deep, melancholic prodcution from the late, great James Stinson of Drexciya backed with DJ Stingray operating under his Mystic Tribe A.I. alias. Essential.

The Pretenders "Just Be Yourself" is a highly in demand and hard to find Modern Soul track originally found on Carnival Records. The excellent Family Groove Records have stepped in and reissued the track and provided a killer remix from the legendary DJ and remixer - Kon. As always with Kon edits… Read more

ESSENTIAL!  J Dilla has been gone for over 10 years now, and Slum Village has moved on from their time with the legendary beatsmith, recruiting new members along the way. Despite this, new Dilla compositions are still being discovered, and his legacy continues to be shared and celebrated with… Read more

The mark that the late producer J Dilla left upon hip-hop during the 90s and early-to-mid 00s is undeniable. His work with De La Soul, Busta Rhymes, The Pharcyde, and of course Slum Village long been cemented his prominence in the annals of hip-hop history. Due to the prolific nature of the man new Dilla… Read more

Cover story on the late, great David Axelrod plus features on DJ Shadow, Cynthia Robinson, Leon Sylvers III, DJ Krush and more.

Nearly two decades after the last official GAS album release, Wolfgang Voigt returns to his iconic Ambient project with the full-length release, 'NARKOPOP' which continues the classic GAS aesthetic of symphonic scope and subtle variation.  Available as a luxurious hardcover CD or vinyl 'artbook'… Read more

New-wave, industrial and minimal synth music from outsider, Dave I.D. who releases his latest LP, 'GoRe' on Thomas Bullock's (Rub N Tug / Map Of Africa) cult STD label. One of 2017's more unique releases that occupies the space between the spectral minimalism of Arca, the futurist 'no-wave'… Read more

22a continue in their rich vein of form and introduce us to a new extended family member - Neue Grafik.  'Soul Conspiracy' invites the listener to explore a fusion of live and programmed electronic music with a heavy 70's feel. The Parisian producer makes good use of live… Read more

Rare treasures from the golden age of African pop music from 1956-1982. A comprehensive collection of the highly divers African music, originating from the independence-movements of the African continent in the mid 20th century. Featuring songs of legends such as Youssou N’Dour, Salif Keïta,… Read more

First ever vinyl release of this classic, comprehensive collection of songs and music in the tradition of the Sahara, Sahel and the surrounding territories. Featuring artists such as Baly Othmani, Dimi Mint Abba, Youssou N’Dour and more.

Following Lone AKA Matt Cutler’s stunning sixth album ‘Levitate’s hallucinogenic joyride through breakbeats, he returns to R&S with ‘Ambivert Tools’ the first in a series of EPs for the floor returning to hypnotic 4/4 excursions. This one's an absolute heater - worth the ticket price alone… Read more

Amsterdam's cult producer and DJ Steven van Hulle a.k.a. Awanto 3 likes his samples vibrant, his drums wobbly and his synths sweaty as a Detroit summer breeze. The MPC wizard returns to Dekmantel delivering his second, full-length album. Gargamel is arguably his most compelling piece of work. Spread… Read more

Fifth, anticipated album release from Actress! The enigmatic producer returns with an album of deep, experimental machine music - 'AZD'! N.B. Limited edition vinyl format is housed in printed inners and customised chrome silver screen printed outer sleeve.

Debut release of the year for Peckham's Rhythm Section comes from the familiar sounds of FYI Chris. Sitting firmly left of centre, these 4 tracks manage the very difficult task of being both unconventional and highly functional. Highly recommended for fans of Red Axes, Axel Boman… Read more

'Damn' - the latest freaked-out, forward-thinking album drop from the one and only, Kendrick Lamar!  

Another essential release from Finders Keepers!Reaching a near-mythical status amongst fans of free jazz’s most worldly intrepid explorer, these seldom heard Paris soundtrack sessions known as ‘Music, Wisdom, Love’ have evaded collectors’ grasps and confused historians for exactly… Read more

Quiet Village's Joel Martin and Black Cock records co-founder, Gerry Rooney drop another cloaked addition of exotic rock / tropical disco edits for the more sophisticated dancefloor!

New edition of this very rare deep spiritual jazz album (currently £400 on Discogs for an original!) first released as a private-press album in 1970 on flautist Lloyd McNeill’s own Asha Record label in Washington, DC. First reissued on Soul Jazz Records’ Universal Sound sub-label in 2011 (long deleted)… Read more

Back in stock! Young Marco steps up next for Dekmantel's 'Selectors' series and picks old school house, electronic disco oddities and experimental rhythms from the likes of Larry Heard, Wolf Muller, Frank Youngwerth, Danny Boy and more. Another killer selection!

Hieroglyphic Being teams up once again with spiritual muses, The Truth Theory Trio for a double header of spectral techno invocation. Two lengthy tracks of deep, cosmic electronic concentration and rugged, raw and ritual trance music. 

Reissue of this sought-after, Argentinian synth wave / experimental pop album from 1985. Carlos Cutaia has been active since the early 70s, but it this album, 'Orquesta' that diggers have been obsessing over; it features the hearbreaking 'Sensación Melancólica' which is worth the album alone at least! Incredible… Read more

Reissue of this incredibly rare and incredibly funky Nigerian disco album! Originally released in 1983 and pressed at William Onyeabor’s vinyl plant (the blue vinyl replicates the original vinyl pressing) and features the in-demad cut, 'Delectation' which saw an edit by Motor City Drum Ensemble. This… Read more

One of the hardest working labels in the game On The Corner Records proudly present the second album from Collocutor - "The Search" Following on from their excellent 2014 debut "Instead" the London based ensemble led by Tamar Osborn have delivered another sublime work that converges fluently… Read more

Daymé Arocena returns to Gilles Peterson's Brownswood label to deliver her second album; rooting her compositions in Cuba’s classic rhythms, Daymé encompasses the rich, diverse musical make-up of her home.

Following the success of DAM001 - 'No Comment' - Dennis Ayler returns to his DAM imprint with another EP packed full of goodness. From smokey lo-fi house to abstract atmospheres, and everything in-between, this is a release not to be missed. Suitable for the club or play it low… Read more