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MoodymannBlack MahoganiPeacefrog
MoodymannBlack Mahogani IIPeacefrog
Alfa MistRouletteSekito
Sven WunderDaybreakPiano Piano Records
Chet BakerFive From '65: The Quintet Summer SessionsNew Land
Telepathic Fish: Trawling The Early 90s Ambient UndergroundVarious ArtistsFundamental Frequencies
Jackie MittooReggae MagicSoul Jazz Records
The Sabres Of ParadiseSabresonic (Remastered)Warp Records
Constantine WeirContradictionItez
SAULT10Forever Living Originals
Lady Blackbird vs Crooked ManCrooked Spirituals (SOTU UPFRONT EXCLUSIVE)Foundation
Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
Captain SkyMoonchildPast Due Records
Donald ByrdStepping Into Tomorrow (1975)Blue Note
HAWKSMOORAn Aesthetic - Experiments In TapeLunar Module
Valentina Magaletti & YPYKansai BruisesAD93
The Circling SunOrbitsSoundway
Barry Issac1000lbs Calli HerbsReggae On Top
Leroi ConroyA Tiger's TaleColemine Records
The Dudley Moore TrioAmalgam / ChimesTrunk
Barry IssacGhetto LifeReggae On Top
The WeekndHurry Up Tomorrow (Original Motion Picture Score)Island
Anthony HobsonMillenniumMusic De Wolfe
Nubiyan TwistNT SoundsystemStrut
Ken Boothe & Jah WobbleOld Fashioned WaysCleopatra
Vernon Maytone & Kinky Lab All StarsRough Time / Pick & ChooseRudimentario
MillsartSpace Outside SpaceAxis
G Version IIISummer Night Blues E.P.Riddim Chango
Barry IssacToo Much WarReggae On Top
Mark RonsonUptown SpecialSony
Mark RonsonVersionSony
LasaiGuide Over UsBunna Music
Lee PerryPresents Confusion: The Jamaican Upsetter Singles 1971Doctor Bird
El IndioSweet Reggae Roots Music / Sweet Dub MusicNew Exodus
Quench AidWish I Had A MomSuper Blast
- 7" ATH042£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Willie Dale – Let Your Light Shine
- Willie Dale – Somebody Help Me
Recently discovered funk, soul, psyche obscurity - original copies being impossibly rare (only 5 copies known to be in circulation, apparently, exchanging hands for above $4000). Essential reissue!
Ben WestbeechAll In YouAthens Of The North
Athens of the North were delighted when good friend Ben Westbeech approached us to do alternate mixes of tracks from his brilliant new LP (Everything Is...
- 7" ATH196£15.99In stockAdd to Bag
CrisrailNovember 18, 1983Athens Of The North
You can always rely on Athens of the North to sure up pure gold each and every time. This is another case in point: Chris Rael's 'November 18, 1983' is...
- 7" ATH189£15.99In stockAdd to Bag
Girls Of The Internet & James Alexander BrightSomeone Somewhere / Where Is Your LoveAthens Of The North
Dynamic, multi-limbed house outfit Girls of the Internet have collaborated with Athens of the North for a special, limited edition two track tour 12”,...
- 12" AOTN12025£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightCool CoolAthens Of The North
We have been waiting for this full length to drop ever since we were tased by the lead single a month or so ago. There was already no doubting James Alexander...
- – Straight Line
- – Your Love
- – Fall For You
- – Cool Cool
- – Catch My Breath
- – Aguas Blancas
- – I Feel Alive ft Letherette
- – YSYSYS
- – Fuzzy Yellow Magic
- – Hear ft Daudi Matsiko
- 1. – Straight Line
- 2. – Your Love
- 3. – Fall For You
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- LP AOTNLP 171£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightFall for YouAthens Of The North
Deep, breezy soul movements from from multi-talented vocalist, James Alexander Bright. Top, contemporary vibes from Athens Of The North!
- – Fall For You
- – Viper Flames
- 1. – Fall For You
- 2. – Viper Flames
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- 7" ATH181£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Leonard GrandsonThe Sands of ZanzibarAthens Of The North
Leonard Grandsons'The Sands of Zanziibar' is a classy, extremely rare soulful floater from ’77which has remained extremely elusive despite having a sound...
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
- 1. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- 2. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
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- 7" ATH132£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Other LandsArchipelagosAthens Of The North
AOTN proudly present a new solo outing from long time friend & contributor to Athens of the North, Other Lands aka Gavin L.Sutherland.
Channelling his...
- – Braidbit
- – SoLong SoFar
- – Ambergris
- – Zeniba
- – Cave Code
- – Selkie Road
- – Open Sea
- – HomeWords
- – Landmasses
- – Circles
- 1. – Braidbit
- 2. – SoLong SoFar
- 3. – Ambergris
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- New LP AOTNLP060£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
Arthur PonderThe Prince of Georgia SoulAthens Of The North
Arthur Ponder, a life long Macon, Georgia resident, started his singing career in the 60s replacing Otis Redding in Johnny Jenkins & The Pinetoppersafter...
- – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- – Sexy Lady
- – If You Want My Love
- – My Love
- – Let's Get Together for the Wrong We Have Done
- – Whatcha Gonna Do About It
- – You Are the One for Me (feat. Side Show)
- – Oh Baby Why You Want to Make Me Cry
- – You Talk Too Much
- – It's You Girl
- 1. – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- 2. – Sexy Lady
- 3. – If You Want My Love
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- LP AOTNLP049£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
William StuckeyEverything That's Good in LifeAthens Of The North
Unreleased soul music from William Stuckey - pure class - backed with an alternate 7" mix of 'Hold Me Close' from his mega-rare 1979 album of the same...
- – Everything That's Good in Life
- – Hold Me Close (7" Mix)
- 1. – Everything That's Good in Life
- 2. – Hold Me Close (7" Mix)
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- 7" ATH121£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Brotherhood BandLeather PantsAthens Of The North
Monster modern soul from 1985 by Memphis band Brotherhood Band reissued via Athens Of The North!
- – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- – Nicci's Theme
- 1. – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- 2. – Nicci's Theme
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- 7" ATH104£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Billy BrunerTulsa SongAthens Of The North
AWESOME 80s soul gem from Tulsa's Billy Bruner - monster, monster record reissued via Athens Of The North! Don't miss!
- – T-U-L-S-A Song
- – I Want To Hold You
- 1. – T-U-L-S-A Song
- 2. – I Want To Hold You
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- 7" ATH113£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
LevalOur LoveAthens Of The North
Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
- – Our Love
- – It's Up to You
- 1. – Our Love
- 2. – It's Up to You
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- 7" ATH086£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Judy PollakIn TogethernessAthens Of The North
Athens Of The North reissue Judy Pollak's extremely rare, soul / funk / folk masterpiece 'In Togetherness'. Originals of this beauty exchange for big sums...
- – Your Mine
- – Come with Me
- – Mr DJ
- – Happiness
- – Fascinating
- – Billy's Coming Bac
- – More Than Words
- – Still in Love
- 1. – Your Mine
- 2. – Come with Me
- 3. – Mr DJ
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- LP AOTNLP027£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
Four Below ZeroE.S.P.Soul Jazz Records
Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
ABSOLUTELY SEMINAL SOUL DISCO RARITY produced by the legendary PATRICK...
- Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 1)
- Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 2)
- 1. Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 1)
- 2. Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 2)
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- 7" SJR391-7£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Broomfield Corporate JamStopAthens Of The North
Super rare and illusive deep funk jam championed by Keb Darge and many more during the early 2000s. Athens Of The North step up again on reissue duties...
- – Stop
- – Doin' It Our Way
- 1. – Stop
- 2. – Doin' It Our Way
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- 7" ATH052£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ernie and The Top NotesDap Walk / Things Are BetterSoul Jazz Records
Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
KILLER NEW ORLEANS FUNK PARTY BOMB!!
One of the rarest of all New...
- Ernie and The Top Notes – Dap Walk
- Ernie and The Top Notes – Things Are Better
- 1. Ernie and The Top Notes – Dap Walk
- 2. Ernie and The Top Notes – Things Are Better
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- 7" SJR390-7£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
AliveSkindo Le LeSoul Jazz Records
NEW SUPER LTD. first edition of 300 copies. Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
Alive's...
- – Skindo Le Le
- – City Life
- 1. – Skindo Le Le
- 2. – City Life
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- 7" SJR372-7£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Soul of A Nation: Afro-Centric Visions in the Age of Black PowerSoul Jazz Records
This album coincides with the massive new exhibition Soul of A Nation - Art in the Age of Black Power at Tate Modern, London.
Watch Channel 4 news piece...
- Gil Scott-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
- Mandingo Griot Society with Don Cherry – Sounds From The Bush
- Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Red, Black and Green
- Philip Cohran and The Artistic Heritage Ensemble – Malcolm X
- Sarah Webster Fabio – Sweet Songs
- Phil Ranelin – Vibes From The Tribe
- Horace Tapscott with the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra – Desert Fairy Princess
- David McKnight – Strong Men
- Joe Henderson – Black Narcissus
- Oneness Of Juju – African Rhythms
- Doug Carn – Suratal Ihklas
- Duke Edwards and The Young Ones – Is It Too Late ?
- Carlos Garnett – Mother Of The Future
- 1. Gil Scott-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
- 2. Mandingo Griot Society with Don Cherry – Sounds From The Bush
- 3. Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Red, Black and Green
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- 2xLP + Download Code SJRLP393£26.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD SJRCD393£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release SJRD393£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
CalibanDigital Reggae / Supernatural MagicMusic From Memory
Reissue of this extremely obscure digital / computerized dancehall tune from '84 on Music From Memory! This issue features extra production from TAPES...
- – Digital Reggae
- – Digital Reggae Remix
- – Supernatural Magic
- 1. – Digital Reggae
- 2. – Digital Reggae Remix
- 3. – Supernatural Magic
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- 12" EP MFM022£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
NubiaThe Time Is RightAthens Of The North
Chicano soul / disco floater cut from George Rivera's master tapes and reissued by the good people at Athens Of The North! Limited to 500 copies...
- – The Time Is Right
- – Feelin' Funky
- 1. – The Time Is Right
- 2. – Feelin' Funky
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- 7" ATH045£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Pura Vida Presents: Beach Diggin' Vol. 5 - Hand Picked by Mambo & GutsHeavenly Sweetness
A superb selection of idiosyncratic tune from Tunisian reggae, Japanese disco through to West Indian jazz-funk and beyond! Another exemplary...
- Yasuko Agawa – L.A. Nights
- Stephen Colebrooke – Stay Away From Music
- Tala André Marie – Sweet Dole
- Tina Onwudiwe – Lite Low
- Rebles – Sweetest Taboo (Soca Version)
- Ricardo Marrero & The Group – And We'll Make Love
- Koko Ateba – Si T'es Mal Dans Ta Peau
- Sookie – Tonight
- Raphaël Toiné – Femmes Pays Douces
- Eboni Band – Desire
- 1. Yasuko Agawa – L.A. Nights
- 2. Stephen Colebrooke – Stay Away From Music
- 3. Tala André Marie – Sweet Dole
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2xLP + Download Code HS168VL£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD HS168CD£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Earnest JacksonLove And Happiness / Hogwash (1973)Stone Records
Deep, deep cover of Al Green tuneOriginal USA 7" Vinyl G+ (pops etc but unplayed) /Sleeve VG+100% Guarantee on this and all Original...
- – Love And Happiness
- 1. – Love And Happiness
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- Original 7" 200£10.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
HotlineYou Are MineJamwax
Reissue of this HUGELY sought-after Nigerian boogie funk gem album from Hotline group, recorded at Decca studio (Lagos) in 1986. Essential...
- – Can You Do It?
- – Stay Close
- – Let's Merge
- – Doing It In Lagos
- – Desire
- – You Are Mine
- 1. – Can You Do It?
- 2. – Stay Close
- 3. – Let's Merge
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP JAMWAXLP03£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Hard DriversSince I Was a Little GirlAthens Of The North
This Disco Funk Banger was discovered reasonably late in the game on the Deepfunk scene,. Vivian Lee's big powerful vocal over the pushy backing is what...
- – Since I Was a Little Girl
- – Straight Talk
- 1. – Since I Was a Little Girl
- 2. – Straight Talk
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- 7" ATH040£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
First ClassMe And My Gemini (1976)All Platinum
Nice mellow disco/funk tune. Check the Hawaiian slide guitar on the flip - quite trippy!
- – (Sing) Me And My Gemini
- 2. – (Sing) Me And My Gemini
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- Original 7" AP-2365£7.99Sold out Notify me when in stock
Rico RodriguezSka Wars / Take FiveIsland
Two killer roots instrumentals from the late 70s..discover the force. Limited stock...coloured vinyl. BACK IN STOCK..please note it's the white label version...
- – Ska Wars
- – Take Five
- 1. – Ska Wars
- 2. – Take Five
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- 7"£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Alexx A-GameBraver (Swing Ting Edits)Swing Ting
Repressed! UK duo, Swing Ting lay a breezy, rhodes-piano phrase under Alexx A-Game's poignant, soulful roots / dancehall vocal making this contender for...
- – Braver (Swing Ting Smooth Edit)
- – Braver (Swing Ting Smooth Version)
- 1. – Braver (Swing Ting Smooth Edit)
- 2. – Braver (Swing Ting Smooth Version)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" STLE001£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Luther Davis GroupYou Can Be A Star (inc. Daphni edit)Jiaolong / Now-Again Records
Jiaolong and Now Again team up for this special limited 12" featuring the Daphni edit of Luther Davis Group's disco classic 'You Can Be A Star'! The evergreen...
- – You Can Be A Star (Daphni Edit)
- – You Can Be A Star (Original)
- 1. – You Can Be A Star (Daphni Edit)
- 2. – You Can Be A Star (Original)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" JIAOLONG020£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
First ClassThis Is It / Filled With Desire (1977)All Platinum
- – This Is It
- – Filled With Desire
- 1. – This Is It
- 2. – Filled With Desire
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7" AP-2368£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 7"Vinyl
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' or your money back!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Stranger ColeWhen I Get My Freedom / Death Rides A HorsePressure Sounds
Stranger Cole with a soulful vocal on an infectious rhythm. All the components of the skinhead period reggae are here. Roy Richards on the flipside on...
- Stranger Cole – When I Get My Freedom
- Roy Richards – Death Rides A Horse
- 1. Stranger Cole – When I Get My Freedom
- 2. Roy Richards – Death Rides A Horse
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" PSS121£8.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Spank Chank BandOutlawBackatcha
The funk / disco dancer A-side ‘Outlaw’ was originally released as a private press 45. Since the early 80’s a few copies were in circulation, and...
- – Outlaw
- – Buffalo Funk
- 1. – Outlaw
- 2. – Buffalo Funk
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- 7" BK 002£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The InvisiblePatience (feat. Chaos In The CBD & FYI Chris remixes)Ninja Tune
Ninja Tune regulars, The Invisible are given the the South London style club treatment from Chaos In The CBD and FYI Chris!
- 12" ZEN12456£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Luther IngramPutting Game DownKo Ko
Tough Funky Soul. UNPLAYED ORIGINAL USA 45
- – Putting Game Down
- 1. – Putting Game Down
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Unplayed USA 45
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Lloyd McNeillAsha (1969)Soul Jazz Records
New edition of this very rare deep spiritual jazz album, the debut release from flautist Lloyd McNeill released on his private-press Asha...
- – Asha
- – As A Matter Of Fact
- – Two Thirds Pleasure
- – Dig Where Dat's At
- – St. Margaret's Church
- – Effervescence
- – Warmth Of A Sunny Day
- 1. – Asha
- 2. – As A Matter Of Fact
- 3. – Two Thirds Pleasure
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP + Download Code SJRLP373£23.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD SJRCD373£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release SJRD373£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Phil Asher & DwalaSparkle (AJ’s Dance) / Today’s TomorrowMoreaboutmusic
Phil Asher & Dwala return with two tracks for Moreaboutmusic with two tracks on a London meets Detroit tip!
- – Sparkle (AJ’s Dance)
- – Today’s Tomorrow
- 1. – Sparkle (AJ’s Dance)
- 2. – Today’s Tomorrow
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- 12" MAMSW17£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
KrystalBody Dance / False Alarm (1977)Magic Touch Records
Wicked deep soulful boogie funk tune.
Original independent (Chicago, Illinois) label USA 45.
- – Body Dance
- 1. – Body Dance
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7" MT 9002£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = USA Unplayed 45 Vinyl
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' money-back guarantee!Sold out Notify me when in stock
The ClarendoniansBurning FireDrum Beat
"Burning Fire" was recorded in 1968, produced by Ernest Wilson's brother Kenneth Wilson and his aunty Evelyn Carty with the Hippy Boys riding the riddim....
- – Burning Fire
- – Seven In One
- 1. – Burning Fire
- 2. – Seven In One
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- 7"£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock