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Donna SummerThe Casablanca YearsDriven By Music
Ezra CollectiveHere Because of HopePartisan Records
Adrian YoungeAfro-Disco MakossaLinear Labs
PixiesBossanova4AD
Ibibio Sound MachineChopping MountainMerge Records
PixiesTrompe le Monde4AD
HannaGhost EPCasa Voyager
Soul ReviversHolding It DownAcid Jazz
A Certain RatioThe Joy of SextetMute
Eccentric Soul: The Magic Touch Label Vol. 1Various ArtistsNumero
The Womack SistersThe Womack SistersDaptone Records
OvermonoPure DevotionXL Recordings
Massive Attack & Tom WaitsBoots on the GroundPlay It Again Sam
Isaiah CollierJOYBrownswood Recordings
Ariana GrandepetalIsland
Curio CurioCurio CurioMr Bongo
Nia ArchivesEmotional JunglistIsland
Charli XCXMusic, Fashion, FilmAtlantic
Orquesta AkokánAmerica!Daptone Records
RobynComplete Body TalkUMR
Gracie AbramsDaughter From HellInterscope
Earth, Wind & FireI AmCMG
Ivan Smagghe presents…The Sound of Love International #008Various ArtistsLove International x Test Pressing
Earth, Wind & FireOpen Our EyesCMG
Yoko OnoSeason of GlassSecretly Canadian
Earth, Wind & FireThat's The Way Of The WorldCMG
Blues in the Mississippi NightVarious ArtistsLomax Archive
Chez DamierI Never Knew LoveKMS
Living For The City: Soul Reggae ClassicsVarious ArtistsTrojan
Mayer HawthorneMan About TownP&L Records
Wet LegMoisturizer (Deluxe)Domino
MADMADMADOverload EPDef Pressé
Kevin Richard MartinSub Zero - Refractions (The Bug / Ghost Dubs Remixes)Pressure
Gil EvansThe Individualism Of Gil EvansVerve
The Sound Of Slip 'n' Slide, Vol. 1 (feat. Blaze, Cassio Ware & more)Various ArtistsSlip 'n' Slide
- 7" (Coloured vinyl) MRB7194R£16.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Mr Bongo reissue this under-the-radar soul gem by Al Muntzie’ which was produced by the legendary "Sir" Joe Quarterman in 1976 .'Die Happy' has a crossover vibe finding the sweet spot between modern soul, funk, and proto-disco. Essential!
Curio CurioCurio CurioMr Bongo
An opportune encounter between two producer/musicians soon blossomed into an uplifting, heartfelt Brazilian MPB-groove project, 'Curio Curio' shaped by...
RealityDisco PartyMr Bongo
Mr Bongo presents a reissue of one of the rarest releases on the illustrious and now ultra-rare tax scam label TSG Records.Disco Party is a time capsule...
Mr Bongo Record Club Vol. 8Mr Bongo
Welcome to Volume 8 of the Mr Bongo Record Club series, our in-house curated compilations that give us a chance to share some of our favourite tracks,...
- – As Ganhadeiras De Itapua - Mare Mansa
- – Ubunto - O Vento Part
- – Castanheiro - Este Samba E Meu
- – Eduardo Araujo - Madrugada
- – Tyaraju & Dutra - Pe De Foguete
- – Tema IV - Tema IV
- – Orquesta El Sabor De Nacho - Bim Bim Bom Bom Que Se Sepa
- – The Trinikas - Remember Me
- – Tommy McGee - Now That I Have You
- – Trevor Dandy - Is There Any Love
- – Wilfred Luckie - My Thing
- – The Sylvers - Wish That I Could Talk To You (Kenny Dope Edit)
- – KL Hamilton - I'm Trying
- – Wil Collins & Willpower - Anything I Can Do
- – Powerline - Watching You (Brand New Remix)
- – Mac Mathunjwa - Give Us More Love (Edit)
- – Tapper Zukie - Visions Of Love
- – Urias - Vontade De Voar
- 1. – As Ganhadeiras De Itapua - Mare Mansa
- 2. – Ubunto - O Vento Part
- 3. – Castanheiro - Este Samba E Meu
- View full info and tracklisting
Sadar Bahar & Marc DavisDisco Gospel Vol. 2Mr Bongo
Picking up the gospel-disco re-edit baton from Greg Belson and Stroud sorts Situation, Chicagoans Sadar Bahar and Marc Davis return to Mr Bongo with more...
- – Myrna Summers - So Much To Live For (Sadar Bahar & Marc Davis Edit)
- – The Yancy Family - Lifted Me Higher" (Sadar Bahar & Marc Davis Edit)
- 1. – Myrna Summers - So Much To Live For (Sadar Bahar & Marc Davis Edit)
- 2. – The Yancy Family - Lifted Me Higher" (Sadar Bahar & Marc Davis Edit)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" MRB12066£15.99In stockAdd to Bag
SOYUZ / COIO3KrokMr Bongo
Belarusian ensemble Soyuz return with Krok, their fourth and most affecting album to date, and recorded between Warsaw, Sao Paulo and Stockholm. The title,...
- – Krok
- – Lingua Do Mundo (feat Tim Bernardes)
- – Nici
- – Kali Ty Zapytajes
- – Cichi Karahod
- – P7 Blues
- – Voo Livre
- – VCB
- – Smak Zyccia (feat Manami Kakudo)
- 1. – Krok
- 2. – Lingua Do Mundo (feat Tim Bernardes)
- 3. – Nici
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP MRBLP318£24.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD318£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Ricardo Eddy MartinezExpreso RitmicoMr Bongo
Ricardo Eddy Martinez's Expreso Ritmico from 1978 is a prized album fusing funk, disco, and orchestrated influences with Afro-Cuban percussion, Latin breaks,...
- – Expreso Ritmico
- – Tambo Iya
- – Yeya Son
- – Te Quedas
- – Que La Tristeza Se Fue
- – Mi Conga Es La Que Es
- – Mas No Me Falta Fe
- – La 132
- – Este Tumbao
- – De Mis Razones
- 1. – Expreso Ritmico
- 2. – Tambo Iya
- 3. – Yeya Son
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP MRBLP340£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD340£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Eduardo Araujo & SilvinhaSou Filho Desse ChaoMr Bongo
Brazil has always been a font of musical innovation and this album from 1976 remains one of its most dazzling, though rather hidden delights. Created by...
- LP MRBLP330£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD330£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Bobby Matos & The Combo ConquistadoresMy Latin SoulMr Bongo
This much- loved Latin workout has been rocking dancefloors for years with its infectious, driving energy and pulsating rhythms. Released in 1968, the...
- – Nadie Baila Como Yo
- – En Casa De Alfredo
- – Caliente Y Grasoso
- – Te Adoro A Ti
- – La Cosa De Ritchie
- – Me Tienes Loco
- – Tema De Alma Latina
- – Mambo Maxims
- – One Mint Julep
- – Raices
- – Trailo A Casa
- 1. – Nadie Baila Como Yo
- 2. – En Casa De Alfredo
- 3. – Caliente Y Grasoso
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP MRBLP326£24.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD326£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Gabriele PosoRitmo Italiano 'Unspoken Sounds Of Italian Tamburo'Mr Bongo
Mr Bongo proudly presents Ritmo Italiano ‘Unspoken Sounds of Italian Tamburo’ a captivating compilation of percussive-driven, Italian gems curated...
- CD MRBCD317£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
- LP MRBLP317£21.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Soyuz(If You Ask) / TenorioMr Bongo
A brand new, dreamy, blissed-out pop production with a '70s AOR touch, by the ever on point Soyuz. Coming at a period between albums, the single features...
- 7" MRB7220£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
FA-5FA-5Mr Bongo
FA-5's self-titled album from 1976 is a perfect example of the energy and vitality emanating from the country's musicians and marks the next release in...
- LP MRBLP290£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD290£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Lonnie SmithAfrodesiaMr Bongo
Classic Jazz / Jazz-funk album from '75, reissued on Mr Bongo, originally on Sonny Lester's Groove Merchant.George Benson on guitar credited as 'Compliments...
- LP MRBLP297£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD297£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Akira Ishikawa & Count BuffaloesUganda (Dawn Of African Rock)Mr Bongo
For this offering, originally released in 1972 on Toshiba Records, Akira Ishikawa takes us on a deep tripped-out journey. 'Uganda (Dawn of Rock)' is a...
- – Wanyamana Mapambazuko
- – Na Tu Penda Sana
- – Vita
- – Pygmy
- 1. – Wanyamana Mapambazuko
- 2. – Na Tu Penda Sana
- 3. – Vita
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP MRBLP239£45.00BoxsetIn stockAdd to Bag
- LP MRBLP239B£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD239£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Wild StyleMR BONGO
The original Animal track listing, of which this is a reissue, is full of recurring sounds and motifs, all of them co-produced by Chris Stein and Fab Five...
- New LP MRBLP247B£20.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- LP APE 6005 ST£24.99In stockAdd to Bag
Sven WunderMagnolia / LotusMr Bongo
Wild, psychedelic, middle eastern-style, cinematic funk vibes from the hotly-tipped Sven Wunder! Very limited 45 release from Mr Bongo - check the breaks!
- – Magnolia
- – Lotus
- 1. – Magnolia
- 2. – Lotus
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" MRB7177£14.00In stockAdd to Bag
Matthew Tavares and Leland WhittyVisionsMr Bongo
'Visions' is a new collaborative album from BADBADNOTGOOD co-founders, Matthew Tavares and Leland Whitty. Conceptually the album is a canvas for a combination...
- – Through The Looking Glass
- – Woah
- – Blue
- – Symbols Of Transformation
- – Visions Of You
- – Eyes
- – Awakenings
- – Heat Of The Moon
- – Black Magic
- – Symbols Of Transformation II
- – Living Water Assembly
- 1. – Through The Looking Glass
- 2. – Woah
- 3. – Blue
- View full info and tracklisting
- New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP206R£21.99Limited, coloured vinyl editionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD206£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jungle BrownFull CircleMr Bongo
The second full-length LP from Jungle Brown, ‘Full Circle’, drops via Mr Bongo and features collaborations with Sampa The Great, Fliptrix (High Focus)...
- – Keep It Movin'
- – Wicked feat. Fliptrix
- – Ikoja feat. Elde
- – Huami feat. Terri Walker
- – Sometimes feat. Ruby
- – Wayside
- – Time Ticks
- – U&I
- – We On feat. Sampa The Great
- – Custom Made feat. Ayo The Yung Afrika Pyoneer
- 1. – Keep It Movin'
- 2. – Wicked feat. Fliptrix
- 3. – Ikoja feat. Elde
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP MRBLP194£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD194£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ebo Taylor Ebo TaylorMr Bongo
One of Ghana's finest producers and arrangers Ebo Taylor self-titled was originally released in 1977, reissued here for the first time by Mr Bongo. ...
- – Saana
- – Ntsir A
- – Bra
- 1. – Saana
- 2. – Ntsir A
- 3. – Bra
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP STRUT355LP£24.99In stockAdd to Bag
Herman Kelly And LifePercussion Explosion!Mr Bongo
Percussion Explosion! was the brainchild of drummer, percussionist, producer and arranger, Herman Kelly and his percussive disco-funk group from Miami,...
- – Dance To The Drummer's Beat
- – Time After Time
- – A Refreshing Love
- – Who's The Funky DJ?
- – Share Your Love
- – Do The Handbone
- 1. – Dance To The Drummer's Beat
- 2. – Time After Time
- 3. – A Refreshing Love
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP MRBLP311£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD311£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
The MacramesUnintentional Consequence Of LoveNow-Again Records
Heavy soul vibes The Macrames channelling the early 70’s soul sounds of Memphis and Philly!
- 7" NA7040-7£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
AfricansJollyful WayStar Light City
Rare 1971 release from The Africans hinting at their rural roots sound that was to come later on the decade.
- – Jollyful Way
- – Version
- 1. – Jollyful Way
- 2. – Version
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" RF350£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tommy McCook And The AggrovatorsTommy's VibesPressure Sounds
Deep roots instrumental from Tommy McCook produced by Bunny Lee. This mix completely unreleased on both sides. Also a different mix from the one included...
- Tommy McCook – Tommy's Vibes
- The Aggrovators – Tommy's Vibes Version
- 1. Tommy McCook – Tommy's Vibes
- 2. The Aggrovators – Tommy's Vibes Version
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" PSS 159£8.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Bob Marley & The WailersDuppy ConquerorUpsetter
All time roots classic! early 70s recording from the original Wailers with Lee Perry producing.
- – Duppy Conqueror
- – Version
- 1. – Duppy Conqueror
- 2. – Version
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" PO02£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
MatumbiBrother LouieOld Hard Bread
Dennis Bovell & Matumbi 1st single from 1973, their killer version of the Hot Chocolate classic from the same year and complete with great DJ Toasting...
- Matumbi – Brother Louie
- Dennis Bovell & Matumbi – Brother Louie (DJ Toasting Version)
- 1. Matumbi – Brother Louie
- 2. Dennis Bovell & Matumbi – Brother Louie (DJ Toasting Version)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" OHB713£15.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Termites / Karl Bryan & The CaribbeatsSearching So Long / Night CurfewOlympic
Killer 1968 recording from Lloyd Parks & Wentworth Vernal originally issued on Olympic J.A. now very small repress from Pressure Sounds, wicked instrumental...
- The Termites – Searching So Long
- Karl Bryan & The Carribeats – Night Curfew
- 1. The Termites – Searching So Long
- 2. Karl Bryan & The Carribeats – Night Curfew
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" PSS131£8.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Devon IronsLast None Stop TrainKing Rocky
First time reissue of Devon Irons debut single recorded at Randy's with The Soul Syndicate late 1974. Comes with full colour insert of background and interview...
- Devon Irons – Last None Stop Train
- The Soul Syndicate – Train Version
- 1. Devon Irons – Last None Stop Train
- 2. The Soul Syndicate – Train Version
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" KRR08£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The TermitesMiss Stella / Show Me The WayOlympic
Two vocal rocksteady nuggets from 1968 Lloyd Parks & Wentworth Vernal aka The Termites. Limited stock.
- – Miss Stella
- – Show Me The Way
- 1. – Miss Stella
- 2. – Show Me The Way
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" PSS130£8.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
MexicanoGorilla In ManillaPioneer
Mid 70s DJ cut from The Mexicano aka Rudy Grant brother of Eddy Grant on the heavyweight "Marcus Garvey" rhythm borrowed from Burning Spear & Jack Ruby.
- Mexicano – Gorilla In Manilla
- Bag-O-Wire – Bag-O-Wire
- 1. Mexicano – Gorilla In Manilla
- 2. Bag-O-Wire – Bag-O-Wire
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" RF297£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Shay Hazan QuintetBerber's Cha Cha / Old TartJazz45
Debut 45 single from bassist and composer Shay Hazan and his quintet from Tel-Aviv on Jazzman singles offshoot, Jazz45! Berber's Cha Cha' is an uptempo...
- – Berber's Cha Cha
- – Old Tart
- 1. – Berber's Cha Cha
- 2. – Old Tart
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" JAZZ45010£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
WitnessMercy GoneFruits Records
Probably one of the most sought-after Jamaican roots reggae tracks by record collectors, ‘MERCY GONE’ is both an obscure and iconic sound system tune....
- – Mercy Gone
- – Mercy Gone Part II
- 1. – Mercy Gone
- 2. – Mercy Gone Part II
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" FTR032£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Jesse Futerman feat. Beverly Glenn-CopelandLuckey (inc. Peaking Lights remix)Pacific Rhythm
The Montreal producer invites Beverly Glenn-Copeland - a Canadian music legend whose keyboard-inflected outsider folk has been making waves across the...
- – Luckey
- – Luckey (Peaking Lights Remix)
- 1. – Luckey
- 2. – Luckey (Peaking Lights Remix)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" PR012£13.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Roy AyersEverybody Loves the SunshineDynamite Cuts
The ultimate, breezy, summertime soul anthem from Roy Ayers finally gets reissued again on the in demand, 45 format! Backed with 'Lonesome Cowboy' (as...
- – Everybody Loves the Sunshine
- – Lonesome Cowboy
- 1. – Everybody Loves the Sunshine
- 2. – Lonesome Cowboy
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" DYNAM7094£17.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tommy StewartFulton County Line / Riding HighIzipho Soul
**First time on a 45!**
The 1976 self titled Tommy Stewart LP is one one of the most sought-after disco albums in the world. Recorded at Sound Pit Studios,...
- – Fulton County Line
- – Riding High
- 1. – Fulton County Line
- 2. – Riding High
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ZP53£14.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
DinoReggae Music AttackOld Hard Bread
Heavyweight remix from Iration Steppas adding Sly & Robbie into Fort Augustus sound well with vocalist Dino on the attack..check dub! Only 350 pressed.
- – Reggae Music Attack (Remixed By Iration Steppas)
- – Dub Attack (Remixed By Iration Steppas)
- 1. – Reggae Music Attack (Remixed By Iration Steppas)
- 2. – Dub Attack (Remixed By Iration Steppas)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" OHB 711£13.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Femi Kuti and Made KutiFree Your Mind / Pà Pá PàPartisan Records
**SOTU EXCLUSIVE!** VERY LIMITED - EXCLUSIVE TO SOUNDS OF THE UNIVERSE!
Two of the key tracks from Femi Kuti and Made Kuti's 'Legacy +' album - only available...
- – Pà Pá Pà
- 1. – Pà Pá Pà
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" PTKF2189-7£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Leo's SunshippGive Me The SunshineExpansion
Iconic, rare-groove classic from the late 70s that Expansion originally reissued back in 1986, available again on a limited, loud-cut 12"!
- – Give Me The Sunshine
- – I'm Back For More
- 1. – Give Me The Sunshine
- 2. – I'm Back For More
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" EXPAND117£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Swave Villi Us: Independent Soul 1971-84Backatcha
**RIYL the classic 'Personal Space Electronic Soul 1974-1984' compilation!**
Backatcha Records presents 'Swave Villi Us', a collection of sixteen sought...
- – Stride & Willie Gay, Jr. - Come Inside
- – Nassauvians - Slacking Off
- – Aka Shaic - Swave Villi Us
- – Ray T. Jones - Norfolk Sound
- – Theatre West - Children Of Tomorrow's Dreams
- – Ivan R. Sturdivant & Time Zone No. Seven - The World That Died
- – Small Society - Just Loving You
- – No I.D. (aka Bilal Sabir) - Changes
- – Nature’s Choice - Never Get A Chance [Previously unreleased version]
- – Antwans - You Got That Right
- – Joe walker - We Need Each Other
- – Spice - For Old Time's Sake
- – Joe Brown and the Soul Elderados - Vibration Part Two
- – Expressway - Blue Evening
- – Smiles - Just A Star
- – Watch Tower - Forever, Together [Previously unreleased version]
- 1. – Stride & Willie Gay, Jr. - Come Inside
- 2. – Nassauvians - Slacking Off
- 3. – Aka Shaic - Swave Villi Us
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP BK035£29.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Carl MeeksBig And BroadTRS
Tuff debut 7" single from Carl Meeks originally released in 1985 on Sunset / Harry J records with wicked bassline led version on the flip.
- – Big And Broad
- – Big And Broad (Version)
- 1. – Big And Broad
- 2. – Big And Broad (Version)
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- 7" TRS-HJ-1£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Leroy Hutson feat. The Free Spirit SymphonyFeel The SpiritAcid Jazz
Acid Jazz reissue Leroy Hutson’s 1976 album ‘Feel The Spirit’, featuring (for the only time) the Free Spirit Symphony. Released in the same year...
- – It's The Music
- – Let's Be Lonely Together
- – Never Know What You Can Do (Give It A Try)
- – Lover's Holiday
- – Feel The Spirit ('76)
- – Don't Let It Get Next To You
- – Butterfat
- – Feel The Spirit (‘76) Single Edit
- 1. – It's The Music
- 2. – Let's Be Lonely Together
- 3. – Never Know What You Can Do (Give It A Try)
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP AJXLP424£20.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD AJXCD424£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
KhruangbinThe Answer isDead Oceans
Limited remix 12" featuring versions by Soul Clap and Natasha Latasha Diggs.
- 12" DOC256LP #2£13.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Damos RoomBricolage / Bees (SOTU EXCLUSIVE)Damos Room
**SOTU EXCLUSIVE - limited edition 7" D.I.Y. style record with printed lease agreement insert and corresponding door key!**
"21st Century Performance...
- – Bricolage
- – Bees
- 1. – Bricolage
- 2. – Bees
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- 7" DR04£10.00Limited edition of 200 only!Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Laurene LaVallisKey To Our Love / Love Don't ChangeSymphonical Records
Raw, low-rider/gangster soul business from Detroit, '84! Super rare and obscure one-away release from the sweet voice of Laurene LaVallis backed with a...
- – Key To Our Love
- – Love Don't Change
- 1. – Key To Our Love
- 2. – Love Don't Change
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SR006£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock