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Alhaji Chief Kollington Ayinla & His Fuji '78 OrganizationBlessing (Nigeria, 1978)Soul Jazz Records
Sons Of SlumFunky MusicCordial Recordings
The Soul LadsFunny / I Am Yours ForeverTreasure Isle / Push Music
AfrodisiaSugar FreeCordial Recordings
Air Texture Vol. VII (Compiled by Rrose and Silent Servant)Various ArtistsAir Texture
HappaBlue 07Whities
Moses BoydDark MatterExodus Records
Cross IslandEast Of The AppleKalita
Family Of SwedeFamily AlbumCordial Recordings
Tom NobleFlashlightRush Hour
Liquid CanoeLiquid CanoeGrowing Bin Records
Let Drum BeatLua CheiaLDB Records
Tommy McCook & His SkatalitesNight Food SkaTreasure Isle / Push Music
KutimanSaluf / BadaweeSiyal Music
JuneSilver DemonMannequin
RejoicerSpiritual SleazeStones Throw
Justin Hinds & The DominoesThe Road Is RoughTreasure Isle / Push Music
Transition Vol. 1Various ArtistsKnekelhuis
K. Frimpong & Super Complex SoundsAhyewa SpecialHot Casa Records
Ethyos 440EdiacaraLes Disques Magnétiques
Amirtha Kidambi Elder OnesHoly ScienceJazzman
John & PoupaJing Bang / StampedeTreasure Isle / Push Music
The HeadlinersLittle SisterTramp Records
Message In Our Music Vol. 2 (Selected by Waxist)Various ArtistsSOL Discos
Musax Background Music Library Vol. 1Various ArtistsFarfalla Records
BlairNightlife / Virgo PrincessSpaziale Recordings
Eek-A-MouseRe-Open The BorderTan Dubz
Andre SolomkoRecalling YouFavorite Recordings
Seven Wonders: New Movements In Australian Jazz & SoulVarious ArtistsPlug Seven Records
The FacesWake Up TodayKetu Records
The HamlinsWhy You Have To Walk This Way / Tom DooleyDutchess / Push Music
Horatio LunaYes DoctorLa Sape
Lacksley Castell, Roy Shirley & Lascelles DouglasJust Too Young / All I Need Is Love / Once BittenCommon Ground International
Soul Jazz Records presents Apala:Apala Groups in Nigeria 1967-70Soul Jazz Records
Exclusive Super Limited Edition Official Studio One Records Silk Screen Print T-ShirtJohnny OsbourneStudio One/Soul Jazz Records
PerkoThe City RingsNumbers
Barry BrownWarmongerFlabba
The Light Of SabaWords Of Wisdom / Peanut VendorSaba
Gene HuntAfter SchoolL.A. Club Resource
Steve MooreBliss (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Relapse Records
Disco Demands Volume 6Various ArtistsBBE
CerroneDNABecause Music
AntibalasFu ChroniclesDaptone
Steve SpacekHousesBlack Focus
Mieko ShimizuI BloomStreet Furniture
Gil Scott-HeronI'm New Here (10th Anniversary Expanded Edition)XL Recordings
Rajan JamesImpossible DreamsLeft Ear Records
Flamingo PierIndigo EPSoundway
Ron MorelliLaugh Taker (Remixes)L.I.E.S.
Glenn DavisNamida (Tears of Happiness)F*CLR
- Reissue LP CRS8007£17.99In stockAdd to Bag
- 1. Listen To Me
- 2. Mama Get Yourself Together
- 3. A Change Is Gonna Come
- 4. Mighty Mighty
- 5. Hard Times
- 6. Californi Dreamin
- 7. Running
- 8. One Dragon Two Dragon
His only solo album, recorded just before his untimely death: great psychedelic soul featuring a cover of Curtis Mayfield's "Hard Times" and Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come".
MystiqueIs It Really You (1977)Curtom
Prod. by Curtis Mayfield. WICKED slow soul tune
- Mystique – Is It Really You (Stereo)
- 1. Is It Really You (Stereo)
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- Original 7"£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
R-StashDance With Me (1977)Curtom
(This is Rasputin's Stash under shortened name!) FUNK on Curtom Records. MIX by Leroy Hutson!
- R-Stash – Dance With Me
- 1. Dance With Me
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- Original 7"£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original USA 45.
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Curtis MayfieldNeed Someone To Love / Do Do Wap Is Strong In Here (Edit)Curtom
Killer rare groove funky soul
- Curtis Mayfield – Do Do Wap Is Strong In Here (Edit)
- 1. Do Do Wap Is Strong In Here (Edit)
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed USA original 45In stockAdd to Bag
Curtis MayfieldShow Me Love (1977)Curtom
Sweet soul, 77
- Curtis Mayfield – Show Me Love (Stereo)
- 1. Show Me Love (Stereo)
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- Original 7"£8.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original USA 45.
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ImpressionsFirst Impressions (1975)Curtom
Curtom Records, 1975
- Original LP£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Original USA Vinyl
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Barbara MasonLocked In This Position (1977)Curtom
Curtom records 77
Original = Original USA Vinyl VG+ /Sleeve VG
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Curtis MayfieldHeartbeat (1979)Curtom
A meeting of two worlds! Late 70's Curtis produced by Norman Harris and his Philly sound. Features the wicked boogie "What Is My Woman For" and "You're...
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA vinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Curtis MayfieldSuper FlyCurtom
CLASSIC blaxpoitation soundtrack full of excellent and much sampled funky tracks!
- New 2×LP £19.99
- Reissue LP£14.99
- CD£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Curtis MayfieldLive In Europe (1988)Curtom
Recorded live in Europe in July 1987
- CD£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Curtis MayfieldLive!Curtom
Electric performance from the soul legend in a live recording from 1971. 'Up close and personal with an all-time soul great' said Q magazine, which included...
- Curtis Mayfield – Mighty mighty (spade and whitey)
- 1. Mighty mighty (spade and whitey)
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- 2×LP (180g)£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£7.99
Chocolate MilkAction Speaks Louder Than WordsRCA
Essential rare groove masterpiece!
- Reissue LP£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£10.99
Eddie KendricksPeople... Hold On (1972)Tamla
Includes the SEMINAL Loft/garage ANTHEMS 'Girl You Need A Change Of Mind' and 'Date With The Rain'. Truly seminal spiritual uplifting soul out of Motown.
- Eddie Kendricks – Girl You Need A Change Of Mind
- Eddie Kendricks – Date With The Rain
- New LP £13.99
Lonnie SmithMove Your Hand (1969)Blue Note
Oh man, this is so heavy. The super-deep 'Move Your Hand' along with twisted vocals and hypnotic, incessant rhythm is one of the heaviest sounds of all...
- Lonnie Smith – Move Your Hand
- 3. Move Your Hand
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- Reissue LP£12.99
Dorothy AshbyAfro-Harping (1968)Cadet
Definitive deep funky album from harpist Dorothy Ashby. Excellent late 60's soulful jazz harp recorded for Chess with arrangements by Richard Evans and...
- Dorothy Ashby – Soul Vibrations
- Dorothy Ashby – Come Live With Me
- 1. Soul Vibrations
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- Reissue LP£14.99
Roy Ayers UbiquityRed, Black & Green (1976)Polydor
Classic Roy Ayers album featuring deep jazz legend Harry Whitaker on keyboards alongside Strata East musicians Charles Tolliver and Sonny Fortune! Funky...
- Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Henceforth
- Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Red, Black, & Green
- Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Cocoa Butter
- Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Rhythms of Your Mind
- Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Papa Was a Rolling Stone
- 2. Henceforth
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- Reissue LP£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
Marlena ShawThe Spice Of Life (1969)Cadet
All-time seminal album from Marlena Shaw recorded for Chess in 1969, arranged and produced by the great Charles Stepney and Richard Evans, featuring the...
- Marlena Shaw – Woman of the ghetto
- 1. Woman of the ghetto
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- New LP £12.99
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Donald ByrdBlack Byrd (1973)Blue Note
Written and produced by Larry Mizell, their first collaboration!
- Donald Byrd – Flight Time
- 1. Flight Time
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- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original USA Vinyl, sleeve/spine age wear, writing on front, cutout
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Nu Yorica ! Culture Clash in New York CityExperiments in Latin Music 1970-77Soul Jazz Records
This is the 20th anniversary expanded edition of one of Soul Jazz Records earliest definitive releases: ‘Nu Yorica : Culture Clash In New York City –...
- Charlie Palmieri – Las Negritas De Carnaval
- Cortijo – Gumbo
- Cachao – La Trompeta Y La Flauta
- Ricardo Marrero – Babalonia
- Stone Alliance – Amigos
- Joe Bataan – Latin Strut
- Grupo Folklorico – Anabacoa
- Tempo 70 – El Galleton
- Eddie Palmieri – Un Dia Bonita
- Eddie Palmieri – Condiciones Que Existen
- Cortijo – Carnaval
- Ocho – Tornado
- Bobby Vince Paunetto – Little Rico's Theme
- Joe Bataan – Aftershower Funk
- Ocho – Mamey Colorao
- Ricardo Marrero – My Friend
- Machito Orchestra – Macho
- 1. Charlie Palmieri – Las Negritas De Carnaval
- 2. Cortijo – Gumbo
- 3. Cachao – La Trompeta Y La Flauta
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- 2×LP Vol.1£23.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Alice ClarkAlice ClarkMainstream
The Holy Grail of modern soul! Share in the secret and find out why this album is so highly regarded!
Very highly recommended!
- Alice Clark – Don't Wonder WHy
- Alice Clark – Never Did I Stop Loving You
- Alice Clark – Don't You Care
- Alice Clark – Hard Hard Promises
- Alice Clark – Hey Girl
- 3. Don't Wonder WHy
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- New LP £13.99
Andrew HillGrass Roots (1968)Blue Note
Andrew Hill's best album, very highy recommended!
- Andrew Hill – Mira
- 3. Mira
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- Reissue LP£13.99
Marvin GayeI Want You (1976)Motown
Sexy mellow soul masterpiece, produced by Leon Ware
- Marvin Gaye – I Want You (Vocal)
- Marvin Gaye – Come Live With Me Angel
- 1. I Want You (Vocal)
- 2. Come Live With Me Angel
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- New LP £14.99
Paul JacksonBlack Octopus (1978)Eastworld
Absolutely seminal album of rare groove funk jazz from Headhunters' bass player Paul Jackson. All-star line-up featuring Herbie Hancock, Bernie Maupin,...
- Paul Jackson – Tiptoe Thru The Ghetto
- New LP £13.99
Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Various ArtistsColumbia
Wicked soundtrack! Killer tunes and very cool radio advert jingles in between!
Curated by Tarantino himself, the soundtrack is a love letter to the music...
- New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl)£30.00YELLOW VINYL
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Johnny HammondGambler's Life (1974)Salvation
Larry Mizell production on the CTI off-shoot Salvation Records
- New LP £13.99In stockAdd to Bag
Here We Go Round The Mulberry BushOriginal Soundtrack by The Spencer Davis Group and Traffic (1968)United Artists
Late 60's psychedelic soundtrack from The Spencer Davis Group and Traffic!
Waltz for Caroline is a massive wicked instrumental funky groovester!
USA...
- The Spencer Davis Group – waltz for caroline
- Original LP£3.00
Betty DavisThey Say I'm DifferentLight In The Attic Records
Strident stuff from super-funk-rock chick Betty Davis!
Reissued by Light In The Attic remastered from the original master tapes with liner notes from...
- Betty Davis – Shoo-B-Doop and Cop Him
- Betty Davis – He Was A Big Freak
- Betty Davis – Your Mama Wants Ya Back
- 1. Shoo-B-Doop and Cop Him
- 2. He Was A Big Freak
- 3. Your Mama Wants Ya Back
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- CD£15.99
- LP£21.99
James MasonRhythm of Life (1977)Chiaroscuro
Absolutely essential jazz funk album! A rare groove classic and the only album James Mason recorded. Every track's a winner but look out for "Sweet Power...
- James Mason – sweet power your embrace
- James Mason – free
- 1. sweet power your embrace
- 3. free
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- LP£19.99
- CD£12.99
Courtney JohnEcosystemSoul Man Records
Superb new album from Jamaican singer Courtney John in collaboration with French musician Pierre-Marie "Brimstone" Williamson. John's falsetto fitting...
- Courtney John – Southern Wind
- Courtney John – Paper Dolls
- Courtney John – Yes We Are
- Courtney John – Jah Love Is Waiting
- Courtney John – Never Get Weary
- Courtney John – All The Way
- Courtney John – My Love Is Real
- Courtney John – Easier To Walk Away
- Courtney John – It's For Real
- Courtney John – Free For All
- Courtney John – Cold Feet
- 1. Southern Wind
- 2. Paper Dolls
- 3. Yes We Are
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- LP£15.49
Phoenix City All-StarsSearching For The Young Ska RebelsHappy People
Phoenix City All-stars return with their third studio album, the follow up to their critically acclaimed ska takes on 2 Tone Records (2 Tone Gone Ska)...
- Phoenix City All-Stars – Burn It Down
- Phoenix City All-Stars – Geno
- Phoenix City All-Stars – Seven Days Is Too Long
- Phoenix City All-Stars – There There My Dear
- Phoenix City All-Stars – Jackie Wilson Said
- Phoenix City All-Stars – Come On Eileen (dub)
- 1. Burn It Down
- 2. Geno
- 3. Seven Days Is Too Long
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- CD£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
- LP£16.99
Spiritual Jazz 8: Japan, Pt. 1Various ArtistsJazzman
For their latest examination of Esoteric, Modal & Progressive Jazz of the 20th Century, Jazzman take us to Japan. The liberating force of jazz has been...
- Mitsuaki Kanno – Kumo No Ito
- Tadao Hayashi – My Favorite Things
- Minoru Muraoka – Positive and Negative
- Takeo Moriyama – East Plants
- Koichi Matsukaze – Under Construction
- Sadao Watanebe & Charlie Mariano – Ragam Sinthubairavi
- Shungo Sawada – Footprint
- New Direction for the Arts – Sun in the East
- 1. Mitsuaki Kanno – Kumo No Ito
- 2. Tadao Hayashi – My Favorite Things
- 3. Minoru Muraoka – Positive and Negative
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- 2×LP£25.99
Gary BartzMusic Is My SanctuaryCapitol
Classic jazz funk album produced by the brilliant Mizell brothers! Features "Music Is My Sanctuary" and "Carnival De L'esprit"!
- Reissue LP£13.99
Weldon IrvineCosmic Vortex (1974)BMG
100% Stone-cold rare groove classic. "Walk that Walk" is a heavyweight monster tune. ESSENTIAL!By 1974, 31 year-old Weldon Irvine was ready for the next...
- Reissue LP£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£11.99
Spiritual Jazz 8: Japan, Pt. 2Various ArtistsJazzman
Essential Jazzman compilation of Japanese Jazz!Part 2 of Jazzman's examination of Esoteric, Modal & Progressive Jazz of the 20th Century in Japan. Features...
- Four Units – Scarborough Fair
- Tohru Aizawa – Sacrament
- Keitaro Miho – Kikazaru
- Tee & Company – Spanish Flower
- Takeo Moriyama – Watarase
- Kiyoshi Sugimoto – Babylonia Wind
- Toshiko Akiyoshi – Kisarazu Zinku
- Yoshio Ikeda – Whispering Weeds
- 1. Four Units – Scarborough Fair
- 2. Tohru Aizawa – Sacrament
- 3. Keitaro Miho – Kikazaru
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- 2×LP£25.99
Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
BACK IN PRINT - LONG OUT!Essential psychedelic soul/rock Rotary Connection album featuring the legendary "I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun", "Love Has Fallen...
- Rotary Connection – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- 3. I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
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- Reissue LP£12.99