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Joe Hisaishi, Royal Philharmonic OrchestraThe Boy and the Heron: Symphonic Suite For Piano And OrchestraDeutsche Grammophon
Jordan RakeiA Safe Place To Be WildFontana
Brigitte FontaineComme À La RadioWewantsounds
Shabazz PalacesIt’s A Style SportSub Pop
Mad ProfessorCuts & Dubs – Volume OneTest Pressing Recordings
Z-Factor (feat. Jesse Saunders)Dance Party AlbumNumero
Fontaines D.C.Dopamine ChamberXL RECORDINGS
Various ArtistsIranian FunkAkenaton
Various ArtistsIranian NuggetsAkenaton
Various ArtistsLex XXLex Records
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Michael BrookNight Song [30th Anniversary Edition]Real World Records
Ziad RahbaniAna Moush KaferWewantsounds
Antiyano ProgresivoVarious ArtistsSoundway Records
Space GhostBack From RealityPeace World Records
Holy TongueBasilikumAD 93
Kimiko Kasai with Herbie HancockButterflyBe With Records
ElasticaElastica (Deluxe Edition)Rough Trade Records
This HeatHealth and EfficiencyThis Heat Records
Letta Mbulu In The Music......The Village Never EndsBe With Records
Marcia GriffithsPlay Me Sweet And NiceBe With Records
Teodros MakonnenTeodros Makonnen With His OrganMuzikawi
Donna SummerThe Casablanca YearsDriven By Music
Héctor Lavoe¡Que Sentimiento!Concord
KNEECAP3CAGHeavenly Recordings
Willie Colón & Héctor LavoeCosa NuestraConcord
Space AfrikaQuiet StormDAIS Records
Duval Timothy & Carlos Niñorain musicCarrying Colour
The Ron Trent Collection Vol.2 (feat. Chez Damier & Ron Trent, Roland Clark & USG)Various ArtistsKing Street Sounds
Chaka KhanChakzillaBMG
Glenn UndergroundChicago State of Mind Pt. 2Organix
Telefon Tel AvivFahrenheit Fair Enough (25th Anniversary Edition)Ghostly International
GoatHeadsoupRocket Recordings
Ezra CollectiveHere Because of HopePartisan Records
Yoko OnoIt's Alright (I See Rainbows)Secretly Canadian
- Reissue LP CHCK3013£16.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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- Bo Diddley – Black Soul
- Bo Diddley – I've Got A Feeling
On his 1970 album 'The Black Gladiator', Bo Diddley turns his trademark style on its head and ventures into the unknown with a swaggering psychedelic funk sound a la such Cadet / Chess classics as 'Electric Mud' and 'This Is Howlin' Wolf's New Album'. Remastered here on CD from the original master tapes with new liner notes by Scott Schnider.
Bo DiddleyBo DiddleyChess / WaxTime
Rock 'n' roll starts here. Originally released in 1958 on Chess Records, Bo Diddley gathers the pioneering guitarist's earliest singles into one of the...
- LP 8837295£45.99Chess Records 75th Anniversary SeriesIn stockAdd to Bag
- LP 771977£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
Bo DiddleyAnother DimensionChess
- – Pollution
- – Bad Side Of The Moon
- 3. – Pollution
- 7. – Bad Side Of The Moon
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- Reissue LP CHES50001£18.00In stockAdd to Bag
James MoodyEverything You've Always Wanted To Know About Sax (And Flute)Cadet
- Original 2×LP 2CA 60010£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Dorothy AshbyAfro-Harping (1968) NEW EXPANDED DELUXE EDITIONCadet
Definitive deep funky album from harpist Dorothy Ashby. Excellent late 60's soulful jazz harp recorded for Chess with arrangements by Richard Evans and...
- – Soul Vibrations
- – Games
- – Action Line
- – Lonely Girl
- – Life Has Its Trials
- – Afro-Harping
- – Little Sunflower
- – Theme From Valley Of The Dolls
- – Come Live With Me
- – The Look Of Love
- 1. – Soul Vibrations
- 2. – Games
- 3. – Action Line
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- 2×LP 5399759£36.99Deluxe EditionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 5399757£13.99Deluxe EditionIn stockAdd to Bag
Soulful StringsIn Concert (1969)Cadet
Live recording in Chicago arranged and conducted by Richard Evans!
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The Greig McRitchie BandFighting BackCadet
- Original LP LP 4058£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-Of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The DellsFreedom Means....(1971)Cadet
Fantastic album recorded at Chess, Chicago 1971. Produced by the legendary Charles Stepney. Includes five songs written by Terry Callier - including 'It's...
- – It´s All Up To You
- 5. – It´s All Up To You
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- CD CAROLR33CD£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original secondhand USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
The Ramsey Lewis Trio Hang On Ramsey! (1965)Cadet
Ramsey, Eldee Young and Red Holt in the zone on this mid-sixties Cadet album.
- Original LP£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinyl
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Soulful StringsListen Here (1968)Cadet
Funky Richard Evans production! Mint unplayed USA 45 original.
- – Listen Here
- 1. – Listen Here
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- Original 7"£15.00In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsBelieve Me/ Oh What A Night (1969)Cadet
Wicked stormin' 60s Soul tune
Arr by Charles Stepney.
MINT UNPLAYED ORIG 45
- – Believe Me
- 1. – Believe Me
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- Original 7"£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Want My MommaCadet
Funky Dells!
- – I Want My Momma
- 1. – I Want My Momma
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- Original 7"£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Dorothy AshbyDorothy's Harp (1969)Cadet
One of Dorothy Ashby's hardest records to find! Classic 1969 release produced by the legendary Richard Evans for Chess Records. Nice Brazilian cuts such...
- New LP (180g) MOVLP1977£26.99In stockAdd to Bag
Shades Of BrownHo Hum World / Little Girl (1969)Cadet
Charles Stepney production
- – Ho Hum World
- 1. – Ho Hum World
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- Original 7" 5657£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Soulful StringsAnother Exposure (1968)Cadet
Killer Charles Stepney and Richard Evans of the deep, deep orchestral house band at Chess studios, 1968. On fire - check out 'Soul Message'.
- – Soul Message
- 6. – Soul Message
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- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Ray BryantGotta Travel On (1966)Cadet
Tough piano soul jazz on Chess/Cadet. Original USA vinyl.
- – gotta travel on
- 1. – gotta travel on
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- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The DellsHallways Of My Mind (1969)Cadet
Quality soul! Arranged by the great Charles Stepney, Chess Records (1969)
- – Hallways Of My Mind
- 1. – Hallways Of My Mind
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- Original 7"£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Unplayed USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Terry CallierWhat Color Is Love (1973)Cadet
Definitive collaboration between Terry Callier and Charles Stepney for Cadet. Features "Dancing Girl" and "You Goin Miss Your Candyman"
- LP (180 gram) MOVLP1465£26.99In stockAdd to Bag
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The DellsHallelujah Baby / I Can Sing A Rainbow (1969)Cadet
Two Rotary Connection-esque.
Cadet arranged by Charles Stepney.
Mint Orig USA 45
- – Hallelujah Baby
- – I Can Sing A Rainbow
- 1. – Hallelujah Baby
- 2. – I Can Sing A Rainbow
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- Original 7"£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Can't Do EnoughCadet
Soulful harmonic slow tune
- Original 7"£6.99Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Deutsche Elektronische MusikSoul Jazz Records
‘a near-definitive guide to some of the world’s most extraordinary music’ (The Guardian). Featuring a stunning line-up of groups including Cluster,...
- Can – Aspectacle
- Between – Devotion
- Harmonia – Dino
- Gila – This Morning
- Kollectiv – Rambo Zambo
- Michael Bundt – La Chasse Aux Microbes
- E.M.A.K – Filmmusik
- Popol Vuh – Morgengruss
- Conrad Schnitzler – Auf Dem Schwarzen Kanal
- La Düsseldorf – Rheinita
- Harmonia – Veterano
- Faust – It's A Rainy Day, Sunshine Girl
- Neu! – Hallo Gallo
- Cluster – Heisse Lippen
- Ibliss – Hi Life
- Dieter Moebius – Hasenheide
- Amon Duul II – Fly United
- Popol Vuh – Aguirre 1
- Ash Ra Tempel – Daydream
- Tangerine Dream – No Man's Land
- Amon Duul II – Wie Der Wind Am Ende Einer Strasse
- Roedelius – Geradewohl
- Can – I Want More
- Deuter – Soham
- 1. Can – Aspectacle
- 2. Between – Devotion
- 3. Harmonia – Dino
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- 2×LP Vol.1 SJRLP409-A£26.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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Tenderlonious / Al Dobson Jr22a00122a
South London's Al Dobson Jr and Tenderlonious head up the debut 12" on 22a. A strong Detroit influence on these tracks. Owning four tracks a piece -- lofi...
- – The way u are
- – freaky (interlude)
- – only love
- – oucho!
- – me mellow
- – drum sounds pt.II
- – tomorrow's edit
- – much love
- 1. – The way u are
- 2. – freaky (interlude)
- 3. – only love
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- 12" 22A001£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
John ColtraneA Love SupremeImpulse!
STUNNING NEW 180gm, heavy USA tip-on style gatefold, mono pressing (first time in 50 years! - THE WORKS!
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- New LP 501551£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD 1764903£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
DroidsStar PeaceDroids
Seminal French Space Synth From Droids - The 70s Daft Punk!
The Droids beamed down to planet Earth in the year 1978. The brainchild of Yves Hayet, they...
- – (do you have) the force part 1
- – interspace
- – be happy part 1
- 1. – (do you have) the force part 1
- 3. – interspace
- 5. – be happy part 1
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- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: NM-Sleeve condition: NM-Original Venezuelan LP Vinyl. Thick sleeve, unplayed original, mint sealed opened once
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The Candies / Minako YoshidaSono Ki Ni Sassenaide (Skebs Nip & Tuck) / Tornado (Skebs Nip & Tuck)Last Records
Ace Sukebe re-jigs of the idoru trio's 1975 proto-disco barnstormer — sounds like Althea and Donna doing Labelle in Japanese — and Minako Yoshida's...
- The Candies – Sono Ki Ni Sassenaide (Skebs Nip & Tuck)
- Minako Yoshida – Tornado (Skebs Nip & Tuck)
- 1. The Candies – Sono Ki Ni Sassenaide (Skebs Nip & Tuck)
- 2. Minako Yoshida – Tornado (Skebs Nip & Tuck)
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- 12" LAST98£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
James BrownThere It IsPolydor
Killer title track and more!
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG-Sleeve condition: VG-Multiple surface marks, some minor pops, plays well. Sleeve wear/creasingSold out Notify me when in stock
- Reissue LP 5028£21.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Funky 16 CornersStones Throw
Excellent funk album from the Stones Throw camp.
- – Intro
- Ernie And The Top Notes – Dap Walk
- James Reese and The Progressions – Let's Go (It's Summer Time)
- Bad Medicine – Trespasser
- 1. – Intro
- 2. Ernie And The Top Notes – Dap Walk
- 3. James Reese and The Progressions – Let's Go (It's Summer Time)
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- 2×LP I-STH2038£18.99Out 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£26.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD SJRCD393£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
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Sun RaAngels And Demons At Play (1967)Saturn Research
Seminal deep jazz with 'Tiny Pyramids'. Recorded in Chicago late 50s - a true high point! All-star line-up, essential recording.
London Is The Place For Me Afro-Cubism, Calypso, Highlife, Mento, Jazz The Music Of Young Black London Volume 5Honest Jons
At last, fresh installments in Honest Jon's acclaimed, much-loved series: open-hearted, bitter-sweet, mash-up postcards to the here and now, from young...
- Buddy Pipp's Highlifers – Cuban Nightingale
- George Browne – Calypso Mambo
- Lord Invader – Goodwood Park
- West African Rhythm Brothers – Ominira
- West African Rhythm Brothers – Jekafo Ju Agbawo
- 1. Buddy Pipp's Highlifers – Cuban Nightingale
- 2. George Browne – Calypso Mambo
- 4. Lord Invader – Goodwood Park
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- 2×LP HJRLP61£17.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Jimmy SmithPeter And The Wolf (1966)Verve
With the 'Incredible Jimmy Smith' on organ and arrangements by Oliver Nelson this adaptation of Prokofiev's fairy tale offers a fine jazz interpretation...
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
James BrownThe PaybackPolydor
Superb must-have 'funky ass' James Brown album featuring 'The Payback', 'Stone To The Bone' and 'Mind Power' amongst others.
- CD 5171372£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Original LP£125.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print 1st press USA Vinyl, minor visual surface marks plays fineIn stockAdd to Bag
Herbie HancockHead Hunters (1973)Columbia
This is THE definitive funk-jazz fusion album - truly jaw-droppingly good stuff that instantly set the standard against which other fusion musicians measured...
- – Chameleon
- – Watermelon Man
- – Sly
- 1. – Chameleon
- 2. – Watermelon Man
- 3. – Sly
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- LP (180 gram) MOVLP030£28.99180gm heavyweight vinylOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 88697843472£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
LoveDa CapoElektra
Second studio album, further exploring psychedelia and pre-punk rock. Includes the hit single "Seven & Seven Is".
- – Stephanie Knows Who
- – Orange Skies
- – ¡ Que Vida !
- – Seven & Seven Is
- 1. – Stephanie Knows Who
- 2. – Orange Skies
- 3. – ¡ Que Vida !
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- New LP (180g) MOVLP1002£19.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The IsleysBrother, Brother, Brother (1972)T-neck
One of the brilliant early albums on their own T-Neck label from 1972. Features 'Brother, Brother' and 'Work To Do!
- – Brother Brother
- – Work To Do
- 1. – Brother Brother
- 4. – Work To Do
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- Original LP£45.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA vinyl copy, bit of sleeve ageingSold out Notify me when in stock
- Reissue LP TNK3009£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian JacksonWinter In AmericaStrata-East
Classic, classic album originally on Strata East and featuring 'The Bottle'. Gil Scott Heron is a legendary soul/jazz/spoken word hero and this is one...
- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) 3700477835736£27.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 3700477836511£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
Muddy WatersElectric Mud (1968)Cadet Concept
Heavy, Heavy, Heavy psychedelic funk rock! One of the finest albums recorded on Cadet - Marshall Chess's off-shoot label for Chess Records. Featuring the...
- – i just want to make love to you
- 1. – i just want to make love to you
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- New LP CADT314£16.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66Look Around (1968)A&M
Essential mid-60s Brazil bossa meets pop. 'Batucada' is a wicked tune plus loads more.
- – Batucada (The Beat)
- 8. – Batucada (The Beat)
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- Original LP£8.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG-Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, spine split/taped CHEAPIn stockAdd to Bag
Carolyn FranklinChain Reaction (1970)RCA
Fabulous funky soul album from Aretha's sister Carolyn Franklin!!!
This includes a wicked version of "'Everybody's Talkin"!!!
Highly Recommended!!!!
- – Chain Reaction
- 3. – Chain Reaction
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- Reissue LP RCA4317£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Dr. JohnIn The Right Place (1973)Atlantic
Classic New Orleans funk album with The Meters as backing band!
- – Right Place Wrong Time
- 1. – Right Place Wrong Time
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- Original LP 0603497911110£7.00Vinyl condition: GSleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print Colombian Vinyl, Clean but noisy pressing CHEAPSold out Notify me when in stock
Across 110th StreetOriginal Soundtrack by Bobby WomackUnited Artists
Classic funky soundtrack!!!!
- New LP UA5225£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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