It's hard to go wrong with Fela Kuti's work from the 1970s, and LIVE!, which features the Afrobeat innovator backed by his powerhouse band Africa '70 and ex-Cream drummer Ginger Baker, is no exception.

This Anniversary edition features a newly unearthed second drum solo from Tony Allen and Ginger Baker, taken from Afrika 70’s performance at the 1978 Berlin Jazz Festival. Part I has never appeared on vinyl and this second part has never been heard - until now.

The original 1974 release of Keith Hudson's Flesh Of My Skin showcased the enduring strength and pivotal importance of the development of reggae music, Keith Hudson's complete mastery of the genre and the unqualified praise that followed its release was fully justified.

This definitive, re-mastered edition features the original mix available or the first time since the 1974 Mamba pressing and comes with the addition of the 45 only 'Darkest Night Version' and the restoration of the lost 'My Nocturne' omitted from the 1988 and 2004 remix versions. Also includes the previously unreleased 'Hunting Version'!

Cuba: Music and Revolution: Culture Clash in Havana: Experiments in Latin Music 1975-85 Vol. 2 is the new album compiled by Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker (Soul Jazz Records) that takes off in exactly the same vein as the much-acclaimed Vol. 1 - exploring the many styles that came out of Cuba in the 1970s as Latin and Salsa mixed with heavy doses of Jazz, Funk, and Disco to create some of the most dancefloor-friendly music every made!

The album comes as a heavyweight 3xLP and deluxe 2xCD set, complete with extensive sleeve notes, and is jam-packed with heavy bass lines, synth and Wah-Wah guitar funk combined with the heavyweight percussion, powerful brass lines and the all-encompassing Latin rhythms of Cuban music known throughout the world.

Much of the music on this album is featured in the deluxe large format book ‘Cuba: Music and Revolution: Original Cover Art of Cuban Music: Record Sleeve Designs of Revolutionary Cuba 1959-90’, released by Soul Jazz Books and also compiled by Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker (Soul Jazz Records), featuring the music and record designs of Cuba, made in the 30-year period following the Cuban Revolution.

The music on this new album features a host of rarities from legendary Cuban artists such as Los Van Van, alongside Grupo De Experimentación, Farah Maria, Ricardo Eddy Martinez, Juan Pablo Torres, Grupo Sintesis and Orquesta Riverside, most of whose names remain largely unknown outside of Cuba but have long been favourite club tracks and secret-weapons in Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker's record boxes!

The music on this album reflects the most cutting-edge of Cuban groups that were recording in Cuba in the 1970s and 1980s – all searching for a new Cuban identity and new musical forms reflecting both the Afro-Cuban cultural heritage of a nation that gave birth to Latin music - and its new position as a socialist state. Most of the music featured on this album have never been heard outside of Cuba.

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Both Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker have been involved in Cuban music for more than two decades – Gilles Peterson with his many Havana Cultura projects for his Brownswood label and Stuart Baker with a number of Soul Jazz Records albums recorded in Cuba. This Soul Jazz Records album is released in conjunction with Egrem, the Cuban state record company, and has been put together after the many crate-digging trips that both compilers have made on the streets of Havana and beyond in Cuba stretching over a 20-year period, searching out rare and elusive original Cuban vinyl records.

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REVIEWS of CUBA: Music and Revolution vol. 1:

"We already have a strong contender for 'compilation of the year'. Put together by devout crate-diggers and Cuban music enthusiasts Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker (founder of Soul Jazz Records)" JUNO

"It's abundantly clear that these compilers are at the very top of their game. Everything here was previously unheard outside of Cuba, making this a feast for the curious" Vinyl District

"Priceless comp that goes far beyond Buena Vista!" UNCUT

Free-wheeling, jazz improvisers Ill Considered open a new chapter with this album 'Liminal' Space, featuring Tamar Osborn, Sarathy Korwar, Theon Cross and more!

Capturing a moment of transformation for the group, Liminal Space not only features a new core line-up of Idris Rahman (saxophone), Liran Donin (bass) and Emre Ramazanoglu (drums), but also sees Ill Considered bounce their live-wire style off a range of collaborators such as Collocutor’s Tamar Osborn; Steam Down saxophonist Ahnanse; tuba player Theon Cross and percussionist Sarathy Korwar.

Theon Cross' album 'Intra-I' finds the gifted tuba player and composer creating a sound system powered by breath.

This unique record is an uplifting celebration of Black music that, thanks to Cross' pioneering approach, helps to redefine the sonic possibilities of the tuba. Reflecting his own heritage, the young virtuoso melds jazz with dub, hip-hop, soca, grime and other sounds connected to the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Additionally, the record - which features Remi Graves, Shumba Maasai, Afronaut Zu, Ahnansé, Consensus and Oren Marshall - is Cross' first music to include collaborations with guest vocalists, adding a further new dimension.

**ESSENTIAL REPRESS!**

Something to warm your spirit and purify your soul via Z Records - David Hill returns with another brilliant compilation of soul gospel! 60's, 70's and 80's, sweet-soul crossovers, and funk-flavoured gospel, with much of the production rooted in disco and boogie. Clark Sisters, Ricky Womack, Shirley Caesar and more. Complete with track by track liner notes!

BADBADNOTGOOD return with their highly anticipated album, ‘Talk Memory’, a psychedelic jazz record that explores balance and harmony through musical improvisation. Collaborators include legendary composer Arthur Verocai and contemporary icons such as Terrace Martin, Karriem Riggins, Brandee Younger and Laraaji.

Tenderlonious returns to 22a combining his signature live flute and synth work over Chicago and Detroit style house grooves; wild, p-funk freakouts; spiritual ragas and ambient sound designs. Another essential release from the 22a label mastermind!

UNBELIEVABLY HEAVY ALBUM!! Wayne Shorter, Dom Um Romao, Joe Zawinul, Miroslav Vituous

For any of you who don't know this album, it is one of the heaviest fusion albums EVER - mixing jazz, funk and what sounds like jungle (20 years before it existed!). Wicked!

Check the audio if you don't believe us - it's a MONSTER!

A never-before-heard live recording from a private collection! Coltrane’s classic quartet inc. Pharoah Sanders. One of only three known concert performances of the most iconic suite in jazz.

Recorded in late 1965 on the culminating evening of a historic week-long run at The Penthouse in Seattle, A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle is a musical revelation of historic importance, capturing Coltrane as he began to expand his classic quartet—adding Pharoah Sanders on second saxophone and Donald Garrett on second bass—and catapulting him into the intense, spiritually focused final phase of his career.

**New release date - 1st October**

Highly-anticipated album from Polish quartet Bloto via the unstoppable Astigmatic Records! The band combine heavy, instrumental hip-hop/rap inspired drums with insane, improvised jazz licks to create a sound that's totally on point. Absolutely incredible release and one not to miss!

My Only Desire Records issue this 1975 recording of Graham Collier's previously unreleased suite 'British Conversations'.

The recording features lead soloists trumpeter Harry Beckett and guitarist Ed Speight, alongside The Swedish Radio Jazz Group - made up of the hottest players on the '70s Scandi jazz scene - including saxophonists Arne Domnérus, Claes Rosendahl and Lennart Åberg, trumpeter Jan Allan, pianist Bengt Hallberg, guitarist Rune Gustafsson and drummer Egil Johansen. Collier steers the band through the five-part suite that encompasses beautifully composed melodies, driving jazz rock and as many extremes as the British weather that inspired its name.

Cleo Sol, one of the voices of the mysterious Sault group, follows-up to her superb 'Rose in the Dark' debut with 'Mother', finding her in "reflective mother-daughter mode". Beautiful, calm, spacious, inward-looking music produced by the incredible Inflo! Essential!

This astounding collection bring together some incredibly rare tracks and artists that cannot be found on any other Reggae albums. Then there is of course Perry's fantastic house band The Upsetters and the great man himself with some legendary tracks.

There is wealth of outstanding material across this box set, covering all sub-genres of Jamaican music with some particularly fine Dubs

Reissue of this ground-breaking, 1957 orchestral jazz rooted in Afro-Brazilian rhythms and Yoruba spirituality, 'Obaluayê' is one of the key albums in Brazilian musical history!

Reissued on vinyl for the first time in over sixty years by Day Dreamer Records a new sub label from Direct-to-Disc specialists Night Dreamer, 'Obaluayê' is described as “an icon of black music in Latin America.”

**More gems from Stasis' archive!**

Two previously unreleased Stasis cuts from the early nineties and one classic from the golden era of UK techno. Features the deep, acid-scorched, mechanical funk of 'Artifax' which was previously released on the highly-sought after debut release on UK label Likemind. This release also features a rebuilt/remixed version of 'Monolife' which was also released in the early 90s on Likemind plus the previously unreleased 'Occasions & Adventures' from a similar era. Essential document in the history of some of the greatest techno music ever made!

Sault - the clandestine collective with a talent that knows no bounds - return with their incredible album 'NINE'; infectious, catchy, ardent soul music that perfectly soundtracks the essence of the time that we currently live. Essential release!

Breathtaking, widescreen, ambient techno and the deepest, vastest, dream house music from Lone! Channelling the sound of the outer reaches and what's beyond the thin veil of the universe through your stereo. 100% essential, folks!

**New release dates due to manufacturing delays. Vinyl format has moved to 8th October**

Heavenly Sweetness release 'The Rich are Only Defeated When Running for their Lives' from "one of the UK's most exciting and innovative voices, poet, novelist, musician and lecturer Anthony Joseph was born in Trinidad and has lived in the UK since 1989. Described as ‘the leader of the black avant-garde in Britain’, his written work and performance occupies a space between surrealism, Jazz and the rhythms of Caribbean speech and music."

Conscious, spiritual jazz music delivered with a powerful message that resonates with these times. Highly recommeded!

**180g & 140g vinyl represses pre-ordering now for 15th October release date!**

Surprise collaboration between Floating Points and the legendary, American, spritual jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders with The London Symphony Orchestra. One of this year's most anticipated releases via Luaka Bop!

Colemine Records reissue the classic 2015 soulful reggae album from Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos!.. Didn't make it to Broadwick St. first time around but we recommend it.

Junior Thomas aka Thomas McDowall is a songwriter, musician, vocalist and producer born north of Minneapolis, MN. He developed a sincere devotion to classic Jamaican music at a young age, listening to such artists as Dave Barker, The Bleechers, The Wailers, Phyllis Dillon and Alton Ellis.“I wanted to make a record that was honest and true to the golden era of Jamaican music” says Thomas. After several conversations with reggae producer Brian Dixon, they both realized they were on the same page. Thomas showed up to Dixon’s Volcano Lounge studio in Los Angeles a few weeks later ready to record. With Thomas and Dixon as the brainchildren and nucleus of the project, they began assembling the musicians now known as The Volcanos.

On limited Orange vinyl..

**Currently out of stock - more copies arriving from 30th Sept. Pre-order a copy now**

With a voice that has stopped critics in their tracks, Lady Blackbird is a revelatory new talent with music that transcends the jazz scene through which the LA-based artist is rooted. Reflecting influences as varied as Billie Holiday, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner and Chaka Khan, with critics drawing comparisons to Adele, Amy and Celeste; Lady Blackbird’s distinct and beguiling talent is not one to be missed.

Minimal yet rich, classic yet timely; eleven tunes that have a sound, feeling and attitude that speak of Lady Blackbird's deep experiences in music.

Deep, breezy, hypnogogic electro-funk and smudged house music vibes from the one and only DaM-FunK, bringing closure to his peerless 'Architecture Trilogy' series to a close with this essential release!

Superb hardback 188-page book with loads of text, photos, artefacts, record labels etc written by Noel Hawks.

With contributions and quotes from (wait for it): King Jammy, Bunny Lee, Dennis Alcapone, Bob Marley, Paul Khouri, Graeme Goodall, Horace Andy, Burning Spear, Augustus Pablo, Marcia Griffiths, Jojo Hookim, Derrick Harriott and many many more!

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'An absolutely crucial survey of the origins of the Jamaican music industry replete with chapter and verse quotes from many of the pivotal movers and shakers.

"A wealth of new information, expertly marshalled: this is a book whose time has come!" STEVE BARROW (Rough Guide to Reggae).

This is a limited-edition book, DO NOT MISS OUT!

Heavyweight 45 released via Cairo/London based diy imprint! Featuring lo-fi, digi-dub specialist TAPES dropping science next to the mighty Krikor who drops a hard, experimental dancehall instrumental. Monster release!

**Limited yellow vinyl 'Love Record Stores' edition!**

As part of Heavenly’s 30th anniversary year, 'Weatherall’s Weekender' gets reissued; the two classic, indie-dance remixes from Andrew Weatherall as 'Audrey Is A Little Bit Partial' and 'Audrey Is A Little Bit More Partial'

Out-of print since its initial release over 8 years ago and not reissued and it features a monster 2 and a half hours of music!

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Very Limited Edition Super Deluxe Heavyweight Box Edition (includes 4 LP + Insert + 2 Art prints + individual inners + download) + excellent extensive sleevenotes (by David Stubbs, writer for Wire/Guardian and author of the definitive ‘Krautrock’ book) + lots of exclusive photos. This is a one-off pressing of 500 in UK/1,500 copies worldwide.

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Includes seminal German groups: Can, Faust, Neu, Amon Duul II as well as a host of lesser known groups and artists such as Agitation Free, Broselmachine, Niagara and many more! And as well as the original pioneers, Deutsche Electronische Musik 2 also features many of the second wave of German electronic artists and groups from the late 70s and early 80s (DAF, Asmus Tietchens, Rolf Trostel) who successfully connected new wave, minimal synth and a European post-punk avant-gardism with the earlier more established Krautrock pioneers who began at the start of the 70s.

The first seeds of German rock and experimental electronic music were planted in 1968, as students and workers in Paris, Prague, Mexico and throughout the world demonstrated against mainstream society, the war in Vietnam, imperialism and bourgeois values. The birth of a counter-culture, drug experimentation and social change expanded musical worlds. Germany experienced its own cultural revolution fuelled by these worldwide student and worker revolts and by a generation’s desire to rid itself of the guilt of war.

Many German youth turning their back on mainstream society. From the opening of the first collective/cooperative in 1967, Commune 1, in Berlin, to the formation of the Baader-Meinhof terrorist group and the bombings, kidnappings and killings of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (RAF), young Germans sought out new values and a lifestyle outside of ‘the system’. These cooperative and communal experiences led to a number of new radical German bands including Amon Duul, Faust and Can.

Many artists and musicians believed a complete rejection of everything musically that had gone before was also necessary in order to build a new identity for German culture. At this time German music meant ‘schlager’ music – insipid pop music that hardly confronted the country’s recent historical events.

Holger Czukay and Irmin Scmidt of Can studied music under the radical avant-garde composer Karheinz Stockhausen and Conrad Schnitzler studied art under the conceptual artist Joseph Beuys. German rock groups were as interested in musique concrète and serial compostion as they were in the psychedelia of Pink Floyd or the rock, soul and jazz music played by resident American forces.

From this beginning German rock music began an evolutionary journey of experimentation. Electronic music became a pathway to notions of space and the cosmos. Conversely, the emergence of communal living led to a number of musicians setting up live/work spaces in rural areas and developing a ‘pastoral’ outlook, with musical ideas engaged closely with nature.

German electronic music, kosmische music, cosmic rock, space music. The objectives were to create new music, ‘free’ from the past. A music that gave seed out of the cultural ‘nothingness’ that young Germans felt as a consequence of Germany’s role in the Second World War. A generation who grew up stifled by the recent history of Nazi atrocities, the guilt of their parents’ generation and their disillusionment at the reintegration of old Nazis into mainstream society.

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Deutsche Elektronische Musik:

"A near-definitive guide to some of the world's most extraordinary music." ***** The Guardian

SUPER NEW 20th anniversary special one-off pressing BLUE coloured vinyl gatefold sleeve edition of Soul Jazz Records’ seminal Jackie Mittoo – The Keyboard King at Studio One

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Jackie Mittoo is one of the defining figureheads of reggae music !

From forming The Skatalites, at age 15, alongside Don Drummond, Roland Alphonso, Tommy McCook and others, to his work as writer, arranger, producer at Studio One records during the sixties, writing and playing for artists such as Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, Marcia Griffiths and The Heptones (to name a few), to his career as a solo artist as well as leader of bands such as The Soul Brothers, Soul Vendors and The Sound Dimension, Jackie Mittoo is at the heart of reggae music. He was one of the instigators of Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae. In the seventies, DJ music and Dancehall were based upon classic rhythms of the sixties, many using the instrumental tracks that Jackie Mittoo created at Studio One at this time.

This compilation features the work of Jackie Mittoo at Studio One. It features music recorded as a solo artist (as opposed to the numerous singers that he accompanied). Most of these are taken from his recordings in the mid-sixties where he was recording on an almost daily basis at Studio One's Brentford Road studios developing the funky reggae sound that was his trademark.

Jackie Mittoo is as much an icon of Reggae as he is to fans of Funk music. He is without doubt the funkiest keyboard player ever to come out of Jamaica!

Reviews:

" The coolest man who ever lived" THE GUARDIAN***** "

“Named by MOJO as one of the 100 cult heroes of all time, this is a lovingly curated compilation" THE INDEPENDENT

**Masters At Work release their first new material in over 20 years!**

Mattel - the title comes from early drum machine - Kenny and Louie have used sounds from that original drum machine and have produced a drum-driven, tracky house music groove!

Features a cover version of The Jacksons 'Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)'. Plus the funky instrumental 'Harmony Cats’ Theme' - CHECK THAT BREAK! Two tracks of pure Brazilian disco joy!

VERY LIMITED OFFER 25% OFF VINYL!!!!! DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT ALBUM!!

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**Deep, spiritual material from 1982 by Alice Coltrane!!!! INCREDIBLE LOST ALBUM!!

'Kirtan: Turiya Sings' features Alice Coltrane at peak spirituality and is presented in this arrangement for the first time in any format. Turyia Sings was originally released in 1982 on cassette as a collection of devotional songs including vocals, organ, strings, and synthesizers available only at Alice’s Sai Anantam Ashram. Kirtan: Turiya Sings features a sparser arrangement of organ and chanting, produced by Ravi Coltrane.

This is intentional, devotional music created with the purpose of connecting to a higher power. The pared back arrangements on this new release are enchantingly haunting and encourage the listener to reach a "meditative headspace so as to channel connectiveness to a greater spirit."

**Featuring amazing music from British jazz legends such as Don Rendell, Michael Garrick, Neil Ardley, Ian Carr, Dick Morrissey, Harry Beckett and more!**

A deep dive into the one of most collectable jazz catalogues in the world, a selection of some of the rarest and most sought-after recordings from the 60s and 70s, a time when British jazz began to find its own identity. Drawn from the iconic labels of Decca, Deram, Argo, EMI Columbia/Lansdowne Series, Fontana, Mercury and Philips.

We have limited copies of this killer 7" bomb.. Play Loud!

Revival Season is an exciting new collaboration project featuring Columbus, GA rapper Brandon ‘BEZ’ Evans and Jonah Swilley from Mattiel’s band. The debut single ‘Iron Warrior’ perfectly captures the classic old school style of early 90’s Hip Hop with echoes of the Beastie Boys, Digable Planets and The Pharcyde, with a laid back feel good sound for the summertime.

The track was recorded and produced by Atlanta based musician Jonah Swilley who has worked with Curtis Harding, Night Beats and is a founding member of Mattiel’s band. He also makes music for his own production label, Sugar Records.

“I threw out the rulebook so I can do it my way/so if you try to stop me I’m gonna have to raise the crime rate…”

JUKEBOX CUT 7” VINYL IN DYNAMITE SOUNDS HOUSE SLEEVE

A figure in British modern jazz for over half a century, Don Rendell was both active protagonist and key witness to the main developments in the music from its rise out of tiny clubs and back rooms on up to the most prestigious national stages. From his earliest performances in London’s West End and his work of the 50s and 60s — most not ably with the Don Rendell-Ian Carr Quintet — to the lower profile work of the 70s and 80s, his quite assurance and consistent performance marked him out as a highly respected figure among his peers. He is one of a handful of British artists to feature on Blue Note Records and appeared on some of the most distinctive and characterful British jazz albums by the likes of Michael Garrick, Stan Tracey, Amancio D’Silva, and Neil Ardley. Even though Rendell eschewed much of the free and electric fusion styles that came to the fore in the late 60s, in the main sticking to an acoustic sound with melody and rhythm at its heart, he similarly bridled at any notion that he was merely a ‘bopper’, a description he positively hated. In many ways, Space Walk was as much a valedictory as transitionary album for Rendell. It was his last for Denis Preston, the fabled producer behind Lansdowne Studios, described by Neil Ardley as a ‘rare Diaghilev like figure’ who steered many of the key figures of the British jazz scene into the studio when nobody else would record them.

Soul Supreme covers a medley of 'The Official' (Jaylib) and 'Fall In Love' (Slum Village), and two unsung Jay Dee beats: 'Still Shining,' as produced for Busta Rhymes, which has never seen the light of day as an instrumental. Limited 45s - don't miss!

Cold Wave #2

Ltd. Edn. Dayglo sleeve + PURPLE VINYL 2xLP, + mini-fanzine/ Ltd. Edn. Dayglo sleeve + BLACK VINYL 2xLP, + mini-fanzine/ Dayglo CD + Slipcase + Booklet

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Soul Jazz Records new ‘Cold Wave’ is a new collection of current electronic artists who have all been shaped by the early European cold wave artists of the late 70s and early 80s.

This is the second release of Soul Jazz Records’ new Cold Wave overview.

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This second edition Cold Wave #2 comes in two vinyl editions – a one-off pressing purple coloured vinyl edition and a black vinyl edition. Both come as heavyweight double vinyl housed in bespoke individual inner sleeves and the limited edition first pressing of this album comes with its own free pull-out fanzine on the groups featured. The CD edition comes with artist booklet/fanzine and slipcase. All editions are printed in special dayglo colour finish.

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These first artists created new electronic musical landscapes as well as pursuing a stubborn D-I-Y aesthetic, often releasing material on cassette and pioneering use of lo-fi technology, primitive drum machines and home-recording techniques. As part of this continued evolution today many of the artists featured here also self-release their own material, run labels, publish fanzines, or are part of wider musical collectives.

Aside from the first electronic, no wave, and post-punk artists cited as influences –Suicide, Patrick Cowley, The Normal, Martin Hannett, Laurie Anderson, Public Image – this new generation of artists also show an exquisitely open source of electronic and disparate influences, everything from Underground Resistance to Purcell, from Scientist to New Beat and more besides.

Most of the featured artists are based in Europe and include Krikor from France, Beta Evers and L.F.T. from Germany, Lena Willikens, Job Siffre and De Ambassade from the Netherlands, Toulouse Low Trax from Germany, Dave I.D. and Broken English Club from the UK, and V.C.V.S from Georgia

All of the bands featured here make distinctive contemporary music out of the 80s roots of the first cold wave movement.

Ltd. Edn. Dayglo sleeve + ORANGE VINYL 2xLP, + mini-fanzine/ Ltd. Edn. Dayglo sleeve + BLACK VINYL 2xLP, + mini-fanzine/ Dayglo CD + Slipcase + Booklet

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Soul Jazz Records new ‘Cold Wave’ is a new collection of current electronic artists who have all been shaped by the early European cold wave artists of the late 70s and early 80s.

This is the first release of Soul Jazz Records’ new Cold Wave overview and a second volume will be released just four weeks later.

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This first edition of Cold Wave comes in two vinyl editions – a one-off pressing orange coloured vinyl edition and a black vinyl edition. Both come as heavyweight double vinyl housed in bespoke individual inner sleeves and the limited edition first pressing of this album comes with its own free pull-out fanzine on the groups featured. The CD edition comes with artist booklet/fanzine and slipcase. All editions are printed in special dayglo colour finish.

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These first artists created new electronic musical landscapes as well as pursuing a stubborn D-I-Y aesthetic, often releasing material on cassette and pioneering use of lo-fi technology, primitive drum machines and home-recording techniques. As part of this continued evolution today many of the artists featured here also self-release their own material, run labels, publish fanzines, or are part of wider musical collectives.

Aside from the first electronic, no wave, and post-punk artists cited as influences –Suicide, Patrick Cowley, The Normal, Martin Hannett, Laurie Anderson, Public Image – this new generation of artists also show an exquisitely open source of electronic and disparate influences, everything from Underground Resistance to Purcell, from Scientist to New Beat and more besides.

Most of the featured artists are based in Europe and include Krikor, Dissemblance and VQOA from France, De Ambassade from the Netherlands, Moisture from Sweden, Kriedler from Germany, Céline Gillain and Carcass Identity from Belgium. One exception is FIT Siegel out of Detroit, connecting the electronic pathways of Europe to the Motor City.

All of the bands featured here make distinctive contemporary music out of the 80s roots of the first cold wave movement.

**Another essential release by the Tenderlonious lead band!**

Ruby Rushton return to 22a with a four EP combining a fusion of sounds from across the jazz spectrum in their own distinctive style. The band have forged an instantly recognisable sound since their debut release ‘Two For Joy’ back in 2015, hitting the sweet spot by simultaneously sounding classic and forward-thinking.

Soul Jazz Records’ new Studio One collection ‘Fire Over Babylon: Dread, Peace and Conscious Sounds at Studio One’ features a stellar selection of 70s roots music – classic and rare tracks recorded at Clement Dodd’s musical empire at 13 Brentford Road in the 1970s.

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Rastafarian-inspired Roots music was an ever-important aspect of Studio One’s output from the start of the 1970s onwards and this album features many of the ground-breaking groups and artists that established the sound of Jamaica during this decade and beyond.

Featured here are seminal artists such as Freddie McGregor, The Wailing Souls, The Gladiators, Horace Andy, Devon Russell, Cedric Brooks, Count Ossie, Judah Eskender Tafari alongside a host of lesser-known rare cuts made at Studio One from artists such as The Prospectors, Viceroys and Pablove Black.

Studio One and founder Clement Dodd’s connection with Rastafarianism dates back to the early 1960s, with Dodd accompanying members of the Skatalites up to the hills of Kingston to listen to the music of the Rastafarianism Count Ossie and his drummers. The album sleevenotes discuss how Clement Dodd’s musical links, as well as his role in heading the most important record label in Reggae, are in many ways linked to the beliefs of Rastafarianism.

This album is released as a heavyweight black vinyl double-album with gatefold sleeve, full notes and download code, deluxe CD with full booklet and slipcase and digital album.

Reissue of this STUNNING gospel disco/modern soul gem from 1983 backed with a DEEP ballad on the flipside!

Cult 'rainbow rock' duo Growing contributed one of the most incredible albums of the new millennium, 2008's mind-bogglingly overlooked 'All The Way' on maverick label, The Social Registry. Now they're back with their all new 'amplified ambient' sound that's equally beguiling. Ancestral minimalism/heavenly music experiment over two epic, 20 minute compositions, channeling a strong Popol Vuh/Laurie Spiegal/Iasos vibe with lush, Jordan Belson inspired sleeve art that only adds to the charm of this must have release!

Wild, psychedelic, cinematic funk vibes from the huge talent, Sven Wunder! Huge recommendation for the psych and prog enthusiasts; folk or jazz aficionados and gourmet hip hop connoisseurs!

Second Impluse! records release for cult UK jazz psychonauts, Sons Of Kemet! Frenetic, spiritual, cosmic jazz energy from Shabaka Hutchings, Theon Cross and crew featuring guest spots from the likes of Kojey Radical, Moor Mother, Angel Bat Dawid, Joshua Idehen, D Double E! Don't miss!

A UK boogie lost gem from 1982 / Brit Funk era, recorded by singer Tony Crockett and Ralph Lewars' band "Pastiche". All in their early to mid 20's and born in London of Caribbean descent. The group were short lived, working on material for just a few years with the "Queen of Hearts" 12-inch being their only release. The track immediately demands the listener's attention with it's jazz piano, thumping drums, heavy bass, guitar licks and laced with funky flute, synth stabs, spacey sound effects, then dropping into soulful silky vocals and slinky rap - bringing together this killer boogie groove. Now finely re-issued for the first time by Diggers Dozen, giving this incredible rare record a more deserved chance to be heard and loved!

IN STOCK NOW!

BRAND NEW LTD. EDN. 12" All-time Studio One party ANTHEM now available for the first time ever on loud 12" with version on the flip. 100% ESSENTIAL MONSTER TUNE - ROCKS ANY DANCEFLOOR!

Spaced-out dub and steely, hard-hitting steppers from shadowy trio, Sons Of Simeon! Ones to watch...

Back in stock!

Soul Jazz Records new Studio One release Rocksteady Got Soul is a collection of uplifting and superb rocksteady and soulful reggae from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Studio One is the number one label in the history of reggae and he album features - as ever with Studio One - an impeccable and unbeatable line-up of reggae superstars all soaring at the height of their creative powers. Alton Ellis, John Holt, The Heptones, Jackie Mittoo, The Ethiopians, Lee Perry and more.

The album is a mix of classic tunes and rhythms alongside super-rarities that were released in a dazzlingly complex web of Studio One labels and issues, deftly navigated with new sleevenotes from author and Studio One authority Rob Chapman. But enough with the chatter, just spin the platter - these tunes rule the town, hands down!

This Soul Jazz/Studio One album is released as deluxe gatefold double-vinyl + house inners + download code. Also as jewel case CD housed in card slipcase. Both formats come with full sleeve notes/discography and exclusive photography. (The album is also available digitally on day of release onwards)

Olindo Records launch their sister label Musica Infinita with a reissue from an overlooked cornerstone of Venezuelan jazz - 'The Message' by Gerry Weil. Originally released in 1971, the influence that ‘Bitches Brew’ era Miles, Hendrix, Tower of Power and fusion had on this album; even the cosmic, big band jazz sound of Sun Ra . ‘The Message’ is an exceptional release packed with raw funk grooves, big band horns, and Gerry’s unique, gravelly vocal that's hidden in amongst the swirling, psychedelic, jazz melody. Killer release!

**Limited copies available!**

Reissue of a rare and sought-after 45 from Zambian/'Zamrock' legends Witch! Killer rock/disco/funk fusion that rides the most hypnotic groove! Originally released in 1980 and this remastered reissue with replica labels is sounding as good, if not better, than ever!

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Soul Jazz Records new ‘Two Synths, A Guitar (and) A Drum Machine’ is a new collection of current D-I-Y post-punk bands shaped by the mutant sounds of no wave, punk funk and New York Noise bands from the late 70s and early 80s that collided with the world of underground dance music found at the Paradise Garage, Mudd Club in New York City (ESG, Arthur Russell, Bush Tetras, Talking Heads, Suicide, Liquid Liquid).

Other influences cited here include Manchester and Sheffield’s industrial post-punk sounds of the 1980s (Joy Division, Cabaret Voltaire, Gang of Four) as well as the 1970s German electronic experimentalism of Cluster, Neu!, Harmonia and Can.

Featured artists from around the globe include Los Angeles D-I-Y band Automatic, New Fries from Toronto, artist/music collaborators Toresch from Germany, Susumu Makai from Japan/UK, Vex Ruffin from the Phillipines/California and Madmadmad, Gramme, Tom of England and other UK groups

That all the bands featured here manage to make distinctive contemporary music out of these 80s roots is testament to the wide range of other musics that are seamlessly absorbed into a modern melting pot of sound – hip-hop, the electronic European avant-garde, rave culture, and more.

The double vinyl comes in two editions:

1) Limited edition indies EXCLUSIVE heavyweight green double vinyl housed in bespoke individual inner sleeves with its own free pull-out fanzine on the groups featured.

2) Limited edition heavyweight black double vinyl housed in bespoke individual inner sleeves with its own free pull-out fanzine on the groups featured.

The album is also available as a CD and digital release

Gil Evans to Miles Davis…. Holger Czukay to the ensemble known as Can….Jean Claude Vannier to Serge Gainsbourg on Histoire de Melody Nelson. That’s the only way to explain the specificity of Four Tet and Madlib’s collaboration, in this special album that showcases a two-decade long friendship that has resulted in an album that follows Madlib’s classics like Quasimoto’s The Unseen, Madvillainy and his Pinata and Bandana albums with Freddie Gibbs. Ace!

Wicked, mid-80s style boogie/proto-house vibes from the mighty Benedek!

St Germain's breakthrough classic 'Tourist' goes back underground with a set of killer house remixes from the likes of Ron Trent, Jovonn, Osunlade, Nightmares on Wax, DJ Deep, Atjazz and more!

New roots from the Ariwa Studios featuring General Levy with production from Joe Ariwa plus his own dub "Kalamazoo Dub" on the flip. Both tunes with versions.

As the title says "40 Years Of Dub" from Mad Professor's south London Ariwa Studio featuring musicians Black Steel, Angus Gayle, Leroy Horsemouth Wallace, Tony Benjamin and many more.

Rare early 80s roots instrumentals from late High Times Guitar Player, Fazal Prendergast. Dug out from the vaults from the careful Hornin' Sounds label, eight deep roots cuts featuring The High Times players featuring Lead & Rhythm Guitar : Fazal Prendergast Drums : Basil 'Benbow' Creary Bass : Christopher Meredith Keyboards : Tony Asher & Augustus Pablo Percussions : Harry 'T' Powell

Recorded @ Channel One & Aquarius Studios, Kington, JA, 1982 Mixed @ King Tubby's Studio by Scientist. VERY LIMITED COPIES! No repress with Hornin’ Sounds releases..

Mad Professor opening up the vaults of Ariwa Studios with this wicked compilation of Lovers Rock featuring Davina Stone, Patricia Smith, Tony Bejamin, Deborah Glasgow and many more.

Wicked tune from J.A. legend Sister Nancy with "Armageddon" produced by Mad Professor whilst on the flip is his "Runaway Slave"

New roots rocker from I Jah with "Sunshine Rise" released on Mad Professor's Ariwa label with production from his son Joe Ariwa, with his own "Paranormal Dub" on the flip. Both tunes have versions.

Originally released in Jamaica and the UK in 1970, ‘Reggae Fever’ primarily served as a showcase for the talents of singing duo, The Inspirations (Trevor Shaw AKA Jimmy London and Billy Dyce) and the album’s producer, Joel Gibson AKA Joe Gibbs.

Although the album only sold modestly at the time of its issue, it has since become one of the most collectable long-players from the boss reggae era.

Now expanded to include almost the entirety of Joe Gibbs’s recorded output from 1969, the collection features an array of best-sellers alongside rarities performed by some of Jamaica’s finest musical talents of the period.

And with five tracks new to CD, this is another must-have compilation for fans of vintage reggae sounds.

Having become firmly established as one of Jamaica’s premier singer-songwriters in the ‘60s and early ’70s, Bob Andy cemented his place in the pantheon of musical greats with his seminal album, ‘Lot Of Love And I’.

Originally released in 1977 on Sonia Pottinger’s High Note label, the LP has since become widely acclaimed as one of the most musically accomplished collections of the roots era, as Andy, backed by some of Kingston’s finest musicians, demonstrates the range of his talents with ten sublime original compositions, including the popular title track, ‘Revelation’, ‘Unchain Me’ and the celebrated ‘Ghetto Stays In The Mind’.

Now, 44 years after its original release, ‘Lots Of Love And I’ is finally issued on CD, with its track-listing augmented by four bonus cuts, two of which have remained unreleased until now. If you only ever buy one roots reggae release in your life, this should be it.

+ Previously unreleased * New to CD

Hard to find early 80s roots vocal album from Delton Screechie, voiced over tuff militant roots rhythms at Harry J's then voiced and mixed at King Tubby's studio. First time repress with dub counterpart, don't delay..

Killer dub counterpart to Delton Screechie's debut album "Suffering In The Ghetto" from 1982 mixed by King Tubby's apprentice's Scientist & Professor at the controls.

Absolute banger from Thailand featuring the Srirajah Sound System, very limited copies of this dancehall killer (Play Loud!) Comes with printed polythene clear sleeve & sticker. if you like The Bug check this..

Awesome new roots rockers tune from Ras Teo with "Back A Bush" on first release on Zion Trod label with dub from Lone Ark Riddim Force. Check it..

New roots 7" offering from Spanish singer Payoh Soulrebel on top form with "When The Day Is Cold" whilst on the flip David "Dawitt" Tarrio brings it forward.

Debut roots reggae album from the Spanish Chalwa Band, wicked soulful roots cuts with four dubs produced by Roberto Sanchez. Comes with inner printed lyric sleeve.

J.A. vocalist/producer Linval Thompson sounding on blistering form with Robert Sanchez at the controls with this "One Way Left" tune. Rewind..

One of the top tunes from the album "Friends Of The One" killer track with superb dub from Lone Ark Riddim Force.

This essential DOUBLE sider was first released in 1967 on Crystal Records, the Jamaican record label owned by the famed producer Derrick Harriott. Derrick produced both of these great songs.

The single was also released on the 'BLUE' Coxsone label in the U.K. the same year. This single has never been repressed since. It is impossible to find in listenable condition and is very much in demand.

The A side That Girl is an instant Reggay scorcher with a cracking rhythm and fun lyrics. As ever with Lloyd and Glen, it showcases outstanding vocals from the duo along with a spotless production from Derrick Harriott. On the B side, a gorgeous love song from Lloyd and Glen. Poignant vocals from the duo are perfectly complemented by a big horns section. It is in fact as good as the A side.

Probably the most respected and sought-after producer of the European reggae scene of the last ten years, Spanish genius Roberto Sánchez (Willi Williams, Earl Zero, Alpheus, Keith & Tex, Milton Henry,...) takes place behind the microphone to deliver a new album as a singer under his pseudonym LONE ARK. Soberly titled Showcase Vol. 1, this album is a collaboration between Sánchez and Swiss band THE 18TH PARALLEL, whose playing is well known to reggae fans, since its musicians have recently played and produced some remarkable records, including I've Seen by Oku Onuora, Roots I Vision by Micah Shemaiah or Wonderland of Green by The Silvertones and Burro Banton. Faithful to the Jamaican roots reggae tradition, Showcase Vol. 1 offers six vocal tracks followed by their dub counterparts where all the creativity of the sound engineer and the musicians is freely expressed. On instrumentals at the same time heavy and irresistibly dancing, with a modern production but deeply rooted in the roots reggae sound, Lone Ark and The 18th Parallel push their listeners to critical reflection. A strong message + powerful music = a must-have album!

Uber rare Bunny Lee compilation from 1968 originally released on Island Records, very hard too find now in any condition..full of killer Rocksteady & Early Reggae nuggets featuring Slim Smith, Pat Kelly, Delroy Wilson and many more. Reissued with original sleeve plus four extra tracks!

Or you can buy an original for £450!

Barry Brown's debut album originally released on north London label Third World in 1978 contains the killer tunes "Let Go Jah Jah Children" & "Lead Us Jah Jah" deep roots music at it's finest.

Features all star line up: Ossie Hibbert, Carlton 'Santa' Davis, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare et al!

2020 release from Payoh Soulrebel, vocalist behind some killer 7" releases from the last few years..One Keyboard, One Drum machine & One Vocalist..Done! Limited vinyl run..

Great mid 90s soul to reggae cut from vocalist Lucy Vandy, 1st time on 7" vinyl thanks to Partial records with production from Riz All Stars ( Nick Manasseh & Gil Gang)

Don't Care is the follow up single to Washington DC's The Loving Paupers - Enemy of History / And The Piano's Playing 7" only 200 pressed!

G.T. Moore might not be a household name but he's recorded with many... Lee Perry at Black Arc, Sly & Robbie at Channel One, and Zap Pow at Harry J’s. He recorded with Johnny Nash (most notably playing guitar on Nash’s Tears on My Pillow) and with X-Ray Spex’s Poly Styrene. He's had his songs covered by Joan Baez, Georgie Fame and Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira! This double A sided 7” is taken from his 1975 album Reggae Blue album which he recorded for Charisma Records. The vital ‘People (Who Kill People) is sadly just as apt today as it was in 1975, while ‘I Wouldn’t Mind’ is simply a beautiful song.

only 200 pressed!

An undoubtedly massive roots dub killer from France. Inspired by the Jamaican studio works of the late 70's era, only 200 pressed!

The Malta based producer and founder of Dubkey Records, Manwel T, has been creating dub music since 2006, as well as remixing the likes of; Alpha & Omega, Coldcut, Dubmatix, General Smiley, and Public Enemy! For this exclusive Happy People 7” he has teamed up with UK reggae songbird Sis Nya, who has been releasing music since 1980 as a solo artist and in collaboration with; Vivian Jones, UB40, Dave Barker, Aswad, and Black Slate’s drummer Desmond Mahoney (and singer Barbara Naps) on the fantastic ‘One Love Stylee’ as NyaNatty.

Only 200 pressed.

Wicked late 80s version of the Ras Michael roots anthem from Shako Lee & The A-Class crew with superb dub from The Dub Organizer. All Real Rock releases come in great company sleeves.

Killer dancehall next vocal cut from Jamaican DJ Papa San originally released on Fashion Records in 1996 with version from The Dub Organizer..Don't leave!

Forgotten gem from U.K. Bristol band Black Roots originally released in 1987 on their Nubian label, produced by Mad Professor with must check dub version. Both Black Roots 7" come in company sleeves.

Taken from their "All Day All Night" LP from 1987 with the added bonus of Mad Professor's "Folitrickshun Dub" on the flip.

Legendary Reggae vocalist Cornell Campbell is to release a new E.P entitled ‘Time For Peace’, to mark the 52nd Anniversary of Martin Luthur King Jr’s assassination, 4th April 2021. Taking its title from Cornell’s lyrical addition to Black Man In A White World, “I want you to understand, I need, I need everyone to hang on, in love, peace and unity”, the new 12” EP features bold interpretations of two of soul music's most iconic songs about race, identity and injustice. Both Michael Kiwanuka’s ‘Black Man In A White World’ and ‘Outernational Blues’ - a take on the Marvin Gaye classic ‘Inner City Blues’ - evoke the sentiment and spirit of MLK’s peaceful protest, and act as a reminder as to the importance of grace, pride and dignity in difficult times. Capturing a unique combination of vocal vulnerability and wisdom, this is music that demands deep listening. Cornell Campbell’s voice at 75, carries a new found poignancy and depth of emotion; one which feels perfectly suited to delivering an elders perspective on such emotionally loaded topics. The E.P was recorded and produced over four countries, with the music for all tracks having been recorded in London, England at The Total Refreshment Centre, before being voiced in Kingston Jamaica at Anchor Studios.

U.K. roots from 1976, wicked deep vocal cut from Fitzroy Henry with Sax led instrumental on the flip. Produced by Mike Dorane of Merger & Disco Dub Band.

Great digi-roots vocal cut from Devon Scott originally released in 1991 with instrumental version on the B-side.

Great U.K. roots four tracker from Sir Collins originally released in 1976/77 killer deep vocal & DJ cuts with haunting dubs. Check it..

Great one off single release from Essiel Pele originally released in 1986 on Calvin Cameron's Uhuru label, three fiqures for an original copy if you can find one..

1st time on 7” single, Frankie Jones wicked 1977 cut from his debut album “Satta An Praise Jah” with Winston Wright’s funky organ twist on the flip.

Sought after roots tune from the eighties fetching big money with collectors, check wicked dub version.

Direct from Brazil - Wicked new Brazilian book featuring 100 underground Brazilian records from the 1980s and 90s and their artwork - lots of Brazilian post-punk, post-Tropicalia, Brazilian synthwave and more! Great stuff!

Featuring text (in English and Portuguese) and artwork on all these utterly essential albums! Loads of rarities, loads of classics!

Superb hardback 188-page book with loads of text, photos, artefacts, record labels etc written by Noel Hawks.

With contributions and quotes from (wait for it): King Jammy, Bunny Lee, Dennis Alcapone, Bob Marley, Paul Khouri, Graeme Goodall, Horace Andy, Burning Spear, Augustus Pablo, Marcia Griffiths, Jojo Hookim, Derrick Harriott and many many more!

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'An absolutely crucial survey of the origins of the Jamaican music industry replete with chapter and verse quotes from many of the pivotal movers and shakers.

"A wealth of new information, expertly marshalled: this is a book whose time has come!" STEVE BARROW (Rough Guide to Reggae).

This is a limited-edition book, DO NOT MISS OUT!

Harlesden and Willesden has a rich history of multiculturalism. Roy Mehta's exquisite black and white photographs capture the daily rituals of its various communities, most notably the Black and Irish, engaged in seemingly simple activities at home, in the street and at church. Shot from 1989-1993, the images move from profound moments of faith to quiet moments at home and to the noisy streets outside and remind us that every moment is an opportunity for connection and reflection.

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 Cotgrove, aka Snowboy, the noted bandleader, DJ, club promoter, journalist and Afro-Cuban percussionist. This amazing 300 page book contains over 200 interviews and documents the scene's fast-flying footsteps through its inception in the Jazz Funk movement of the 70's, through the underground Black British dance scene of the early 80's, on to the massive Acid Jazz phenomenon and beyond! This is a labour of love by Snowboy dedicated to the dancers, the DJs and the clubs all over the UK - like The Goldmine, Electric Ballroom, Berlin and The Wag - where Jazz Dance flourished and staked it's own place in the history of British Black Music club culture.

Dr. Martin Luther King had a dream. And Stevie Wonder had a dream. This is a book about dreams.' In the autumn of 1980, Stevie Wonder invited Gil Scott-Heron to join him on a forty-one-city tour across America, ending in Washington in January 1981, to gather popular support for the creation of a holiday in honour of the great civil-rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Scott-Heron uses this history-making tour as the backbone of his fascinating memoir. Raised by his grandmother in Jackson, Tennessee, Scott-Heron's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most uncompromising and influential musicians and songwriters of his generation is a remarkable one. Politically savvy and savagely satirical, socially conscious and tender-hearted, Gil Scott-Heron has been called the godfather of rap, and his unexpected death in May 2011 marked the loss of one of the world's most vocal and articulate artists. Chuck D of Public Enemy said of Scott-Heron, 'we do what we do and who we do because of you' and Eminem added, 'Scott-Heron influenced all of hip-hop'. In the words of Sarah Silverman, 'he mirrored ugliness with beauty, audacity, and valour'. A compelling testament to Gil Scott-Heron's career and achievements, The Last Holiday is full of Scott-Heron's keen insights into the music industry, the civil rights movement, modern America, governmental hypocrisy and our wider place in the world.