Al “Man” Muntzie and The Embraceables Die Happy

**One of the rarest releases on the Som Livre label!**

Mr Bongo reissue this obscure and undeniably sun-drenched, laid-back boogie groove with AOR touches by the little known, Grupo Natureza. Pure 80s Rio-vibes and super, super-catchy!

A monster Brazilian funk / samba rock double-sider from of the mighty Golden Boys and Silvio C Sar. Both tracks produced by the great Milton Miranda.

Wicked, Brazilian boogie obscurity from 1981 by Josan backed with a killer MPB / funk rock cut from the illustrious singer Bart Galeno’s self-titled 1977 album.

Special Limited Edition Silver Pressing for RSD 2021. A foundation of hip hop featuring‘Apache’, Kool Herc’s ‘national anthemof hip hop’. Sampled by Nas,Kanye West, Sugarhill Gang, Jay-Z,Aphex Twin, DJ Shadow to name a few.

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!

A beautiful, tripped out mellow groove from 1977 with amazing spacey keys and flute lines - a true Brazilian underground classic! Backed with the catchy samba rock number 'Gueri-Gueri'.

Main Source’s paean to the simple pleasures of relaxing with friends is built over two tried-and-tested samples. The dreamy, swoony sounds of Vanessa Kendrick’s timeless ‘90% of Me is You’ is ever-present during this stone-cold classic, while Sister Nancy’s unmistakeable ‘Bam Bam’ lends several elements to the mix. Throw in some Skull Snaps and Sweet Charles and you’ve got the perfect soundtrack for a roll call of Large Professor’s nearest and dearest.

We’ll Get To The Vocal Content In A Second, But First It’s Time To Acknowledge What A Patchwork Tapestry Of Genius ‘Peace Is Not The Word To Play’ Is In Terms Of Production.

The Album Version Makes Its Point Pithily In A Single Verse, While The Remix, Included On The Flip Of This First Ever 7” Release, Expands On The Topic With New Verses And Some New Samples Too.

Engineered by the late, esteemed Paul C, ‘Think’ is a study in how to turn well-worn samples into something new. ‘Atom’ is arguably even better, built around a brace of elements from Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s 1967 duet ‘Little Ole Boy, Little Ole Girl’. On it, Large Pro gives the first real hints that he’ll not just be a super-producer, but a committed MC to watch.

Mr Bongo reissue the essential, 1976 album 'The Devil Is Loose' by Asha Puthli which includes the two-step classic 'Space Talk' (as played by David Mancuso at NYC party The Loft) as sampled The Notorious B.I.G/P Diddy and The Pharcyde.

Mr Bongo reissue another hip hop classic from Main Source's legendary 'Breakin' Atoms' album from 1992.

Never released before on an official 45, it’s a track that has lost none of its appeal, and the remix is the definitive version of this classic.

Mr Bongo release this killer, 1977, South African jazz album from Teaspoon and The Waves; best known for the song ‘Oh Yeh Soweto’, which is an astonishing adaptation of Lamont Dozier’s anthem ‘Going Back to My Roots’!

Reissue of the UK only 45 of this stone cold, hip hop classic from '91!

1991 hip hop CLASSIC taken from their game-changing album 'A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing'!

The standout, Incredible Bongo Band-sampling cut from Nas' 2002 'God's Son' album get the Mr Bongo reissue treatment on a 45!

Mr Bongo reissue this Sly and the Family Stone sampling hip hop classic from 1993 - it's only official 7" issue since a rare and massively sought-after Philippines release!

Reproduction of the sought-after UK only 45 of this hip hop classic from 1993!

Classic late 80s NYC hip-hop reissued!

Reissue of the rare UK 7" picture sleeve release of this hip hop classic!

Mr Bongo reissue this classic hip hop jam from '91 by one group of NYC-based, Native Tongues Collective, Black Sheep!

From the ‘Mantra Moderne’ sessions are two previously unreleased tracks in the duo's signature contemporary style: a fusion of Anatolian Psychedelia, Brazilian Tropicalia, 60’s European pop and American jazz. A must for fans of Khruangbin, Portishead, Arthur Verocai, Goat, Caetano Veloso, Tom Ze etc.!

**Mr Bongo reissue this sold-out-in-a-flash classic from 2019 - limited blue vinyl repress!**

Instrumental, breaks-heavy, cinematic-soul and jazz from Surprise Chef that joins the dots between Axelrod, El Michels Affair and the moods of the great music libraries in the 70s. Superb release via Mr Bongo! RIYL Badbadnotgood!

Official Mr Bongo coloured vinyl re-issue for Record Store Day 2020.Asha's debut self-titled album is a wonderful fusion of jazz, soul, blues, and disco.It includes an outstanding cover version of J.J.Cale's 'Right Down Here'; a track which Asha has made very much her own by flipping it into a deep-funk groove with sultry ethereal vocals and a drumbeat almost ready-made for samplers of the future.The record was produced in the UK by Del Newman, who had worked with Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, and Elton John to name a few.It was released on London CBS records in 1973.Shortly after the release of the record, Asha (who was born in Mumbai), was banned by the Home Office from working in the UK for a period of time due to visa issues.These obstacles along with problems with her recording contract did not hold her back.Asha moved on and continued her musical journey elsewhere.This resulted in further astounding creative works that Mr Bongo will also be presenting soon.For this special RSD special edition we have pressed on sky blue vinyl to bring out the colours of Asha's stunning dress that she wears for the cover portrait.

It's the bomb - don't miss this chance to only one of the finest and rarest Japanese-only-released albums ever!

Dee Dee Bridgewater's 1974 album ‘Afro Blue’ features an exquisite collaboration of American and Japanese musicians,such as Cecil & Ron Bridgewater, Motohiko Hino and producer Takao Ishizuka. The result is a sublime deep soul-jazz masterpiece with timeless versions of ‘People Make The World Go Round’, ‘Love From The Sun’, and ‘Afro Blue’. It is arguably one of the finest albums in its genre and has long been a sought-after item for DJs and collectors alike,

Modiehi' was originally released in 1982 and covers a wide number of genres from Sotho soul, Mbaqanga, disco-funk, gospel and bubblegum. Tracks have been popular spins in the sets of Motor City Drum Ensemble, Invisible City Editions and Floating Points.

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 as the famous 'Hutson II', ‘Feel The Spirit’ feats. tracks such as 'Never Know What You Can Do (Give It A Try)' and 'Lover’s Holiday'.

Limited remix 12" featuring versions by Soul Clap and Natasha Latasha Diggs.

**SOTU EXCLUSIVE - limited edition 7" D.I.Y. style record with printed lease agreement insert and corresponding door key!**

"21st Century Performance Dub Poetry" - Dennis Bovell.

The double A-side consists of two experimental songs. ‘Bricolage’ is industrial four-to-the-floor leftfield hip-hop. On the reverse, ‘Bees’ is a tumbling stream of consciousness, over a claustrophobic beat.

RIYL Elijah Minnelli & Jerry Can.....Only 200 Pressed!!

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 proper heartbreaking ballad on the flip!

Heavy soul vibes The Macrames channelling the early 70’s soul sounds of Memphis and Philly!

Rare 1971 release from The Africans hinting at their rural roots sound that was to come later on the decade.

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 on the 'When Jah Shall Come' LP

All time roots classic! early 70s recording from the original Wailers with Lee Perry producing.

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 on the flip...Numbered copies, only 350 pressed. Funky stuff indeed!

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German Rock + John Carpenter/John Barry + New York No Wave synth/guitar DIY bomb! +

Trees Speak take it to the next level - complete with vocoder vocal, Moog, vibes with two KILLER tracks on a super-limited white label 7" (including a single-only edit) from their upcoming hi-concept PostHuman 3rd album coming up on Soul Jazz Records.

Climb aboard the high-speed musical train that is Trees Speak!

This is a MONSTER white label 7" WORLD EXCLUSIVE to Sounds of the Universe and only 100 copies printed! DO NOT MISS OUT - one per person only

Insane tripped out moody John Carpenter/Goblin/Morricone soundtrack +Propulsive, motorik instrumental loaded with fuzzy, hypnotic, analogue effects on the flip! HEAVY

This is one of the best new singles we have heard in ages!

Killer 1968 recording from Lloyd Parks & Wentworth Vernal originally issued on Olympic J.A. now very small repress from Pressure Sounds, wicked instrumental from Karl Bryan on the flip..Limited stock.

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 with Devon Irons by Carl Finlay. Only 300 pressed.

Two vocal rocksteady nuggets from 1968 Lloyd Parks & Wentworth Vernal aka The Termites. Limited stock.

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.

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 piano-led waltz, redolent of classic Prestige Records soul-jazz and is backed with the more sombre tone of 'Old Tart'. Ace.

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. Originally performed by the equally obscure 1NY and Soul Syndicate, 'Mercy Gone' captures the essence of 70s roots reggae: a slow tempo with a bouncing uptempo skank, inventive drumming and a compelling bass line, a raw but powerful sound, and a plaintive voice whose emotion reflects the harsh reality of the sufferer’s life. The 18th Parallel wanted to offer their own version of this classic, an original record that is now unavailable and estimated to be worth thousands of dollars. To do so, the producers found a young singer of only twenty years old with undeniable talent, but still unknown to the public: Witness. Originally from Swaziland, Philisiwe ‘Witness’ Lukhele delivers her own interpretation of ‘Mercy Gone’ on an original riddim by The 18th Parallel. Without trying to identically reproduce the original, Witness and The 18th Parallel offer a powerful and modernised recut that still is faithful to the aesthetics of the Jamaican sound of the 70s. Above all, they finally give sound systems the opportunity to play this anthem, which was previously inaccessible on a 7" single. The icing on the cake on the B-side: one of the most prominent DJs on the current British sound system scene, Mr. Williamz, takes over and mash up the dance! Rewind!

The Montreal producer invites Beverly Glenn-Copeland - a Canadian music legend whose keyboard-inflected outsider folk has been making waves across the world recently - on vocal duties over this killer, mid-tempo disco-funk groove. Backed with a suitably tripped-out, disco-not-disco vibe from the awesome Peaking Lights duo!

The ultimate, breezy, summertime soul anthem from Roy Ayers finally gets reissued again on the in demand, 45 format! Backed with 'Lonesome Cowboy' (as sampled by the likes of Stetsasonic and more) making its 7" debut!

**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, Atlanta, Georgia. Marlin McNichols, Bill Wright and Tommy Stewart’s super funky disco productions went way past the usual disco sound at that time. First time ever on a 45, two of the album’s highlights, ‘Fulton County Line’ and ‘Riding High’.

Heavyweight remix from Iration Steppas adding Sly & Robbie into Fort Augustus sound well with vocalist Dino on the attack..check dub! Only 350 pressed.

**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 here online and instore! Available 2 weeks after the album

Iconic, rare-groove classic from the late 70s that Expansion originally reissued back in 1986, available again on a limited, loud-cut 12"!

**RIYL the classic 'Personal Space Electronic Soul 1974-1984' compilation!**

Backatcha Records presents 'Swave Villi Us', a collection of sixteen sought after independent soul cuts, recorded between 1971-1984 from across the US and beyond.

The album comes as a 2xLP, complete with extensive sleeve notes, featuring top-shelf rarities end-to-end. Whilst soul 45 aficionados will be familiar with the titles, obtaining them has always been a problem until now.

From 70s Californian psych-folk, to downtempo ballads from the Southern states, to mid-tempo gems and sweet soul from the Midwest, to 80s Sunshine State talent show entries and Bahamian dreamy percussion-led guitar jams, the selection showcases essential top-shelf regional sounds spanning the broader soul spectrum across nearly two decades. Also featured are two previously unreleased versions of Nature’s Choice ‘Never Get A Chance’ and Watch Tower’s ‘Forever, Together’ led by Ohio talent Maurice Moore, from original session tapes and exclusive to this compilation.

Tuff debut 7" single from Carl Meeks originally released in 1985 on Sunset / Harry J records with wicked bassline led version on the flip.