Music From Memory brings together the works of American experimental musician Geoffrey Landers. During a period spanning from 1979 to 1987, this Denver, Colorado based multi-instrumentalist, composer and record producer conceived several solo albums. “The Ever Decimal Pulse” and “Habitual… Read more

Dynamite Cuts presents this highly collectable collection of 45's from the seminal James Mason LP 'Rhythm of Life'. Includes the incredibly rare 7" promo version of 'Sweet Power Your Embrace' as well as an alternate version of the club floor dancer 'Free'. 'I've Got My Eyes On You' and… Read more

New Mo Kolours - Limited to 300 copies - Exclusive to Sounds Of The Universe!!!!Following the success of his recent 'Meroe' EP on the prolific 22a, Mo Kolours is back with a new 7" 'Axum EP'. A tasty four track selection, this EP is packed with worldly grooves fused with contemporary beats… Read more

Issue of this utterly obscure, electric jazz rock / fusion recording. Privately released in early 1977 by an artist collective as a protest action against the division and reformation of several rural districts close to Bremen, the music of 'Revival' was composed by visual artist and multi… Read more

Four Tet is back with an album that strides the expanse of new age and ambient music, with fleeting references to his earlier sound and the crystaline, deeper techno sound of some of his more recent releases. Ace. 

**Vinyl format shipping for the release date of 20th October**  Follow up of the acclaimed 2016 Digital Zandoli compilation from Parisian label Heavenly Sweetness, compiled by Julien “Digger’s Digest” Achard and Nicolas Skliris (ex-Superfly records). Volume 2 contains twelve new musical… Read more

By the 1970s Studio One and Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd had already proved himself to be the defining force in Reggae for almost two decades. From running the Downbeat sound system on the lawns and yards of Kingston in the late 1950s to opening Studio One at 13 Brentford Road at the start of the 1960s,… Read more

The brilliant Foom label focus in again on rare material from no-wave troupe, Love of Life Orchestra helmed by East Village avant-gardist, Peter Gordon. Following on from the previously unreleased gem ‘Winter / Summer’ issue of 2016 (featuring Love of Life Orchestra’s David Van Tieghem) this expanded… Read more

Brain Machine's modern kosmiche style gets taken to its roots with two exemplary remixes from Dusseldorf's Toulouse Low Trax and Harmonious Thelonious, who work two killer tribal, minimalist versions. Music from Memory's Gigi Masin offers another and there's a bonus from duo, Ronny & Renzo.

N.B. Vinyl format is a limited 2xLP edition pressed on clear vinyl. Includes booklet.  Kelela's debut album emerges as an epic portrait of an artist spanning the past and future of R&B. In her hands, however, the genre knows no boundaries and so 'Take Me Apart' exists as a singular and fearless… Read more

After a moment of schlafenmachen, Soul Jazz records affiliate and master of cut n' paste 'discotekno' drops back into plain sight with these club ready cuts on his own label, WAN. 'Shakin' and 'Nine Toms' are on a deeper tip, mixing up slivers of dream house, boogie and disco into two absolutely… Read more

Official Crammed Discs reissue of this incredible afro-industrial fusion album recorded in 1983; the result of a studio encounter between experimental electronic music composers CY1, Congolese musician/vocalist Bony Bikaye, and legendary French composer, Hector Zazou. Essential reissue!

Kev Beadle returns to BBE with the 3rd volume of his much lauded ‘Private Collection’ album series. Obscure jazz with a distinct nod to the dance-floor, this is another classic for the jazz-dance crew! 

Reissue of GU's CLASSIC late 90s album, 'The Jerusalem EPs'! GU at one of his deepest melding, shades of techno into that Chi-Town house sound! Absolutely essential release for the heads!

Atlanta based singer, songwriter and producer ABRA will release her critically acclaimed 2015 mixtape ‘Rose’ as a limited vinyl edition via Ninja Tune!

A frequent guest vocalist in the hip hop, jazz and soul world, Jamila has emerged with the beguiling, haunting and soul-stirring debut, 'Heavn'.

Suncut make release number four and rediscover a brace of essential, rare soul cuts; both originally released via Henry Stone's TK offshoot, Glades in the mid-70s. Jerry Washington's elusive, uptempo, party-stater 'Don't Waste My Time' features alongside Timmy Thomas' soulful… Read more

That's Sat 21 Oct 2017!!!! 100% Dynamite Opening Night Ticket!  Sat 21 Oct 10-4am Monthly return of the 100% Dynamite/ Soul Jazz Records Soundsystem DJs + MC Oxman to Electrowerkz, Angel Islington for massive session of reggae, funk and soul  ORIGINAL STYLEE! 100%… Read more

The electrifying final album from Cameroon's legendary Los Camaroes, available on LP for the first time since 1979! Recorded live to two track at the Mango Bar in Yaoundé, 'Resurrection Los' was the last collaboration between bandleader Jean Gabari and guitarist Messi Martin. Limited,… Read more

Wicked swirling, panoramic sunrise vibes from Ferdi on Claremont 56 channeling the cosmic / soft rock / AOR spirit via these two lush mid tempo grooves. Essential release from the label! Limited to 300 vinyl only copies. 

When it comes to living legends in the Texas and Latin Music pantheon, few have been at it longer and are more revered by their fans and peers than soul vocalist and Mexican-American songwriter and bandleader Sunny Ozuna! This  is a selection of songs from the years 1966 to 1972. All tunes were… Read more

Stunning new hard-hitting jazz 45 from Detroit based ensemble, Will Sessions featuring a guest spot from the legendary Wendell Harrison ('Message From the Tribe' w/ Phil Ranelin etc.) on sax!

Wicked, deep dream house music on Ville Nouvelle split between Yardley and River Yarra. Mood Hut and Pacific Rhythm fans check!  Inc. a download code that's redeemable from the label.

Reissue of P&P's haunting modern soul / disco masterpiece from Queen Yahna. A rare piece of which original 45s exchange for high prices. Killer, killer raw disco soul music feat. both vocal and instrumental versions!

This absolutely unique, deluxe edition of this classic album - which has been created in full collaboration with The RZA - is presented as a 'casebook' hardcover book, which houses the album’s 12 full songs that are divided into six 7-Inches. And beyond the 56-page liner note six additional pages have… Read more

New one from the brothers hailing from Auckland - Chaos In the CBD. Third release on their own 'In Dust We Trust' imprint - this one's searching out something way deeper! BIG!!!! 

NYC's Disco powerhouse West End Records should need no intro - The West End story Vol. 4' is an essential overview of this most iconic of labels and some of it's more 'under the radar' output. Include's rare and overlooked cuts from Sparque, Debbie Trusty, Barbara Mason and Ednah Holt! 

Killer kosmiche / krautrock vibe keeping in line with Cluster, Harmonia, Neu!, Popul Vuh and right up to date with the likes of Cherrystones. Produced and written by Jay Whitefield (Poets of Rhythm / Whitefield Brothers / Karl Hector & The Malcouns), 'Ex Anima' is the second, deadly… Read more

Official reissue of the sought-after 12" versions of Norman Connors' classic, promo-only disco jam, 'Once I've Been There' and his essential jazz-funk opus, 'Captain Connors' via Expansion!

Official reissue of this latin disco classic that, on a 12", has been highly a desirable release for DJ s and collectors alike since its original release in 1980. 

Killer disco dub remixes, heavy on the vibes, and taking cues from the great Black Ark studios! Lord Echo works wicked new disco-not-disco style remixes of the key track 'The Sweetest Meditation' from his superb, 'Harmonies' album!

Debut release from Londoner, XOA on Soundway. Killer fusion of afrobeat, house, broken beat and jazz incorporating sizzling analogue synths, guitars, deep percussive rhythms, horns and flutes. Dancefloor winners - recommended release from the mighty Soundway records!

Reissue of Junior Byron's only album release via Favorite Recordings, originally released on Canadian label, Formula back in 1981. Packed with track after track of pure disco gold!

Yes! The brilliant Panoram is back on his own Wandering Eye label with five tracks of curdled fusion, beats and widescreen electronic funk, 'The Question'. Ace! 

BACK IN STOCK!! Welcome repress of this awesome tune which originally was a b-side!!  Highly recommended, buy before it disappears again. Back to back classics haunting middle-Eastern-sounding gem!  Check other Treasure Isle 7"..

The legacy of Funkadelic has had a huge impact on various producers from the Motor City. This compilation on legendary Detroit label, Westbound has focus in on how Funkadelic's music has been crucial to a later generation of producers with new an exclusive versions from the likes of Moodymann, Underground… Read more

Third edition of the excellent London based Move Magazine! This edition features SOTU favourite and 22a records head, Tenderlonious alongside the likes of Harvey Sutherland, Jumpin' Jack Frost and more!

Fascinating selection of contemporary rhythms from the contemporary scene in Barranquilla, Colombia released via Honest Jon's. Includes a full-size booklet detailing the fascinating history of this music, seamed into the strange, tentacular byways of hand-to-hand vinyl distribution, record… Read more

Superb motorik / kosmiche inspired electronics from Craven Faults opening promising new label venture, Lowfold Works. Fans of Ash Ra through to Cavern Of Anti-Matter check this!

Music From Memory focus in on four tracks drawn from Virgil ‘Vincent’ Work Jnr’s little-known cassette only debut from 1987, ‘Fast Forward’. Following on from a previous compilation of works taken from one of Virgil’s collaborative projects as the duo ‘Workdub’, this release under simply… Read more

**Now reissued on Seance Centre records** Beverly Glenn-Copeland is already known amongst collectors and music heads for two sought after albums of folky jazz in the key of Joni. It was this album, originally self-released on cassette in 1986 that caught the label's attention. The album, entirely… Read more

Reissue of this immensely sought after album!  After more than three decades as a lost classic, the debut album by Washington DC soul/gospel outfit Enlightment is finally receiving a proper reissue/release. Unfortunately, the independent release of their 1984 debut album 'Faith Is The Key' was… Read more

"I have no other function...." Absolutely essential overlooked Roy Ayers 80s jazz funk cut - officially reissued! Taken from his 'You Might Be Surprised' album from 1985 and produced by James Mtume with additional help from Tawatha & Philip Fields (of Aurra & Mtume) as well as David Frank (of… Read more

An extremely rare and in-demand record from the disco-funk group has been unearthed and restored. The Movers enjoyed huge success in the 1970s, releasing album after album of ground-breaking sounds, including fusions of South African marabi jazz, funk and disco! 

Celebratory release from one of the premier southern soul labels, Stax. Featuring classics (and some sought-after rarities!) in one deluxe box set by the likes of Margie Joseph, The Montclairs, Darrell Banks, Johnnie Taylor and more!

New age pioneer Laraaji returns with an album of mediative elements performed on the gong with modular synth touches and processed vocal smears.

Celebratory compilation commencing the 10th anniversary of established electronic label, Erased Tapes.  A compilation of 11 beautiful and inspiring tracks exploring the various electronic sounds and styles from label regulars such as Daniel Brandt, Ben Lukas Boyse, Peter… Read more

A selection of music from the late, great sonic experimentalist, Basil Kirchin. From pop punk pop to field recordings, jazz, horror film music, ambient sounds, experimental ideas and all points in between. Many tracks have not been released before. 

One of his best ever albums. Essential. From "Black Man" and "Pastime Paradise" to "I Wish" and "As" this album is with good reason regarded as one of the most important landmark releases ever - not just of Stevie Wonder but from anyone! Seriously seminal stuff!original = no booklet/single

NEW PLEXI-BOUND EDITION!  + LIMTED EDITION FREE LARGE POSTER ONLY WHEN YOU BUY DIRECT FROM US! This new edition is released to coincide with the new Soul of A Nation - Art In The Age of Black Power  exhibition at Tate Modern (and… Read more

Floating Points delivers another classic slice of upbeat 70's soul on his Melodies International imprint! Maurice Moore’s ethereal Hammond bass soul anthem “Everything That Shines Ain’t Gold”, is pressed as a 12-inch, with parts 1 and 2 from the original 7-inch merged on one side. Includes… Read more

Superb, second album outing from California's, Benedek who we've heard previously on the likes of PPU records. Lush, lo-fi dream house music and boogie! Killer!

Volume 2 in the series looking at how Zambia’s liberation led to a rock revolution - 1972-1977. An overview of the Zamrock scene, from its ascension to its fall to its resurgence. Another essential compilation from Now-Again Records!

This album is released this week to coincide with the massive new exhibition Soul of A Nation  - Art in the Age of Black Power now on at Tate Modern, London until Oct 2017. For more information on the TATE MODERN exhibition go here Watch… Read more

NEW SUPER LTD. first edition of 300 copies. Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe. Alive's massive jazz dance/ latin/brazilian bomb 'Skindo Le Le' originally featured on Soul Jazz Records' London Jazz Classics.  A… Read more

Essential Alice Coltrane recordings issued for the first time on vinyl by Luaka Bop! Alice Coltrane was a legendary pianist, composer, spiritual leader, and the wife of John Coltrane, the most venerated and influential saxophonist in the history of jazz. In 1967, four years after meeting… Read more