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A History of the Jamaican Recording Industry Book One: The Birth of Ska 'From Mento to Studio One'By Noel Hawks and Jah Floyd
- Book (550g) Jam Bk 3£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Superb hardback 188-page book with loads of text, photos, artefacts, record labels etc written by Noel Hawks.
With contributions and quotes from (wait for it): King Jammy, Bunny Lee, Dennis Alcapone, Bob Marley, Paul Khouri, Graeme Goodall, Horace Andy, Burning Spear, Augustus Pablo, Marcia Griffiths, Jojo Hookim, Derrick Harriott and many many more!
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'An absolutely crucial survey of the origins of the Jamaican music industry replete with chapter and verse quotes from many of the pivotal movers and shakers.
"A wealth of new information, expertly marshalled: this is a book whose time has come!" STEVE BARROW (Rough Guide to Reggae).
This is a limited-edition book, DO NOT MISS OUT!
Soul Jazz Records hoodie (navy)
Brand new Soul Jazz Records Functional Outer Wear Product #1
Exclusive to Sounds of the Universe
Limited edition navy hoodie (large) with design.
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Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy presents 'Balearic Breakfast' Volume 4
“There are curators, and then there's Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy.” - Resident Advisor
The sun has finally come out. It’s the first time something...
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In a quAre Time and PlacePost-Slavery Temporalities, Blaxploitation, and Sun Ra's Afrofuturism Between Intersectionality and Heterogeneity
'In this book Tim Stüttgen considers the paradigm of (post-)slavery as an important epistemological break within predominantely white Gender and Queer...
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DJ Disciple & Henry KronkThe Beat, the Scene, the Sound : A DJ's Journey through the Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of House Music in New York City
A thrilling and tumultuous, behind-the-scenes account of house music in NYC. The Beat, the Scene, the Sound follows DJ Disciple and his behind-the-scenes...
- Book (600g)£25.00In stockAdd to Bag
James Kaplan3 Shades of Blue : Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans & The Lost Empire of Cool
1959 saw Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and the other members of Miles's sextet come together to record the bestselling jazz album of all time:...
- Book (300g)£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Lorraine HansberryA Raisin in the Sun
A revised Student Edition of Lorraine Hansberry's iconic 1959 play - the first play produced on Broadway to be written by a Black woman. Alongside the...
- Book (250g)£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Friedrich NietzscheAphorisms on Love and Hate
'We must learn to love, learn to be kind, and this from our earliest youth ... Likewise, hatred must be learned and nurtured, if one wishes to become a...
- Book (150g)£4.00In stockAdd to Bag
Luke de NoronhaDeporting Black Britons : Portraits of Deportation to Jamaica
Since the late nineties, the UK has deported thousands of people to Jamaica. Many of these ‘deportees’ left the Caribbean as infants and grew up in...
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Jacqueline CrooksFire Rush
Yamaye lives for the weekend, when she can go raving with her friends at The Crypt, an underground club on the outskirts of London. Then everything changes....
- Book (700g)£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
Dr Maya AngelouI Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
Maya Angelou's six volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows...
- Book (350g)£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Keith Gildart & Stephen CatterallKeeping the Faith : A History of Northern Soul
In the 1970s, Northern Soul held a pivotal position in British youth culture. Originating in the English North and Midlands in the late-1960s, by the mid-1970s...
- Book (650g)£25.00In stockAdd to Bag
Margo JeffersonNegroland : A Memoir
'Jefferson's eye for details yields some devastatingly honest and painful insights' The Times'Captivating... Charm is this book's watchword' Colin Grant,...
- Book (300g)£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Kae TempestOn Connection
An authentically soothing, powerful, thought-provoker.'MATT HAIG'On Connection is medicine for these wounded times.'MAX PORTER'On Connection came to me...
- Book (250g)£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Emanuele CocciaPhilosophy of the Home : Domestic Space and Happiness
A bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom - are these rooms all that make a home? Not at all, argues Emanuele Coccia. The buildings we inhabit are of immense psychological...
- Book (250g)£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jason OkundayeRevolutionary Acts
In this landmark work, Jason Okundaye meets an elder generation of Black gay men and finds a spirited community full of courage, charisma and good humour,...
- Book (350g)£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Alex Haley (Author) , Malcolm X (Author)The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Malcolm X's The Autobiography of Malcolm X was written in collaboration with Alex Haley, author of Roots, and includes an introduction by Paul Gilroy,...
- Book (500g)£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
The Black Power Mixtape : 1967-1975
Featuring images recently discovered in the archives of Swedish television, The Black Power Mixtape shows the Black Power movement as never seen before....
- Book (550g)£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
Karl Marx, Friedrich EngelsThe Communist Manifesto
'The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains.'Marx and Engels's revolutionary summons to the working classes - one of the most important and...
- Book (150g)£4.00In stockAdd to Bag
Daft PunkWe Were The Robots: A Disco Pogo Tribute
Featuring a new foreword by David and Stephen Dewaele, better known as Soulwax and 2manydjs.
Daft Punk featured often in the formative years of Jockey...
- Book (2.1kg)£30.00In stockAdd to Bag
Friedrich NietzscheWhy I Am so Clever
'Why do I know a few more things? Why am I so clever altogether?'Self-celebrating and self-mocking autobiographical writings from Ecce Homo, the last work...
- Book (200g)£4.00In stockAdd to Bag
Michael E. VealLiving Space
Examines John Coltrane's "late period" and Miles Davis's "Lost Quintet" through the prisms of digital architecture and experimental photography Living...
- Book (800g)£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Alice ColtraneMonument Eternal
Alice Coltrane wrote this documentary on her spiritual life entitled Monument Eternal, which tells of her spiritual initiation, revelations, and austerities....
- Book (250g)£18.99In stockAdd to Bag
The princess of 72nd StreetBy Elaine Kraf
Ellen is a single artist living alone on New York’s Upper West Side in the 1970s. She is beset by old boyfriends, paint pigment choices, and, occasionally,...
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No Logo: An insightful examination of advertising's impact on society and youth cultureBy Naomi Klein
By the time you’re twenty-one, you’ll have seen or heard a million advertisements. But you won’t be happier for it. This is a book about that much-maligned,...
- Book (400g)£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Alayo AkinkugbeReframing Blackness
Since the inception of mainstream art history, Blackness has been distinctly ignored.
In Reframing Blackness, art historian and founder of @ABlackHistoryOfArt,...
- Book (650g)£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
Charles M. SchulzThe Philosophy of Snoopy
The world's most beloved beagle shares his philosophy on life in this beautifully produced gift book for all generations. In his inimitable style,...
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Dread, Poetry and Freedom: Linton Kwesi Johnson and the Unfinished Revolution
What is the relationship between poetry and social change? Standing at the forefront of political poetry since the 1970s, Linton Kwesi Johnson has been...
- Book (550g)£24.99In stockAdd to Bag
Mystical MushroomsDiscover the Magic and Folklore of Fantastic Fungi
Mystical Mushrooms defines the beauty of mushrooms by focusing on their magical connections and symbolic meanings through folkloric tales and superstitions...
- Book (600g)£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
Aphex Twin - A Disco Pogo Tribute
The next instalment in the Disco Pogo Tribute series is the legendary electronic artist Aphex Twin.
This follows the hugely successful Disco Pogo Tribute...
- Book (2.4kg)£30.00In stockAdd to Bag
Susan SontagOn Photography
Susan Sontag's groundbreaking critique of photography asks forceful questions about the moral and aesthetic issues surrounding this art form. Photographs...
- Book (150g)£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jess Sah BiJesus-Christ Ne Deçoit Pas
Jesus-Christ Ne Deçoit Pas is Jess Sah Bi’s first and only gospel album. Fortunately, fans responded with enthusiasm: widespread radio airplay and concerts...
- Cassette Tape AFTA051CS£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
A History of the Jamaican Recording IndustryBook Two: Rock Steady To Rockers From Treasure Isle To Channel One
Superb hardback 350-page book (nearly twice the size of the first one) with loads of text, photos, artefacts, record labels etc written by Noel Hawks....
- Book (800g) Jam Bk 2£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
A History of the Jamaican Recording IndustryBook Three : THE UPSETTER TO THE COMPUTER ‘FROM THE BLACK ARK TO FIREHOUSE
THE UPSETTER TO THE COMPUTER ‘FROM THE BLACK ARK TO FIREHOUSE featuring Lee Scratch Perry, King Jammys, King Tubby, Augustus Pablo!!!
Superb hardback...
- Book (650g) ReggaeBook£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sir Coxon Dodd: His Musical MightynessJamaican Vinyl 1960-66
Stunning new book by Jeremy Collingwood charting the musical output of Clement 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd during the period 1960-66.
As well as Studio One, this...
- Book (1.1kg)£25.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Reggae 45 SoundsystemThe Label Art of Reggae Singles, A Visual History of Jamaican Reggae 1959-79Soul Jazz Books
Reggae Soundsystem 45! is a new stunning deluxe 500 page flexibound book that features over 1000 full size record label 45 rpm single designs that...
- Book (2.4kg) SJR261£30.00In stockAdd to Bag
Cover Art of Studio One RecordsDeluxe Hardback 12x12" 200 page BookSoul Jazz Books
Available for limited period at special discount price!
100% Absolutely essential! Super-deluxe 12x12" hardback 200 page plus, hundreds of classic Studio...
- Book (2.2kg) SJR247£30.00In stockAdd to Bag
Dancehall BookThe Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall CultureSoul Jazz Books
New edition of the definitive cultural reference book for Jamaican dancehall and features hundreds of killer photographs, extensive text and interviews...
- Book (1.8kg) SJR540£40.00In stockAdd to Bag
Reggae in London 1980-2004 PHOTOZINEPhotographs by David Corio
Awesome small and beautiful photo-zine. 36 pages, staple-bound.
100% ESSENTIAL!
Ships in about a week
- Book (200g)£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Notting Hill Carnival 1983 PHOTOZINEPhotographs by Peter Anderson
Wicked pictures from Notting Hill Carnival 1983 from photographer Peter Anderson!
A perfect accompaniment to the Notting Hill Carnival 1974 and Notting...
- Book (200g)£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Hopeton CrawfordLife ExperienceFaithful Few
Awesome rare roots tune from the early 80s, check Leroy Brown 12" cut on the same rhythm. Full on dubwise version.
- – Life Experience
- – Dub Version
- 1. – Life Experience
- 2. – Dub Version
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" FF01£9.00In stockAdd to Bag
Keeling BeckfordRoman SoldiersStudio 16
1st time on 7" late 70s wicked roots version of Jacob Miller's classic "Roman Soldiers" with dub version on the flip. All copies come in thick company...
- – Roman Soldiers
- – Version
- 1. – Roman Soldiers
- 2. – Version
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" KB 004£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Roy DobsonJah Children RisingBlack Pearl
Rare heavyweight roots from the late 70s from Roy Dobson with killer dubwize...limited stock don't delay.
- – Jah Children Rising
- – Our Dub
- 1. – Jah Children Rising
- 2. – Our Dub
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" IB3£9.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Keeling BeckfordSamfy GirlStudio 16
Originally released in the mid 70s produced by Lloyd Campbell and voiced at The Black Ark by Lee Perry, B-side plays "Samfy Skank" All copies come in company...
- – Samfy Girl
- – Samfy Skank
- 1. – Samfy Girl
- 2. – Samfy Skank
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- 7" KB 003£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Eric "Fish" ClarkeBabylon BrutalityBlack Star
Limited repress of his first rare roots tune originally released in 1974, brother of Johnny Clarke.
- Eric "Fish" Clarke – Babylon Brutality
- Black Star All Stars – Babylon Brutality (Version)
- 1. Eric "Fish" Clarke – Babylon Brutality
- 2. Black Star All Stars – Babylon Brutality (Version)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" BS-0705£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Prince FattyArtikal IntelligenceLovedub Limited
Prince Fatty returns on blistering form with Artikal Interlligence LP recorded with The Supersized Band in south London, 10 tracks spread over two sides...
- – Black Rabbit ft. Shniece
- – Let's Go To Zion ft. Winston Francis & Big Youth
- – Underwater Love ft. Nina Miranda
- – Trick In The Book ft. Cornell Campbell
- – Hypnotising Eyes ft. Earl 16
- – Mercedes Benz ft. Shniece & Horseman
- – Sunshine ft. Omar & Fatlip
- – Ten Times Sweeter ft. Winston Francis
- – 100 Weight Of Collie Weed ft. Earl 16 & Horseman
- – Tell Me Now ft. Marcia Griffiths
- 1. – Black Rabbit ft. Shniece
- 2. – Let's Go To Zion ft. Winston Francis & Big Youth
- 3. – Underwater Love ft. Nina Miranda
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP LVD0007£24.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Norma WhiteI Want Your Love / VersionSoul Jazz Records
MASSIVE Chic meets reggae - monster tune!
- Norma White – I Want Your Love
- Dub Specialist – I Want Your Love (Version)
- 1. Norma White – I Want Your Love
- 2. Dub Specialist – I Want Your Love (Version)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR338-7£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Prince Fatty ft. Hollie CookYou Know I'm No GoodLovedub Limited
Stand alone new single from Prince Fatty & Hollie Cook with a awesome version of Amy Winehouse's "You Know I'm No Good" featuring a wicked vocal from Hollie...
- – You Know I'm No Good
- – Dub
- 1. – You Know I'm No Good
- 2. – Dub
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" LVD0006£15.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Jah Embassy PlayersTribalRoots Vibration
Jah Embassy Players is the musical project of Jahmbassador Hi-Fi ,one of Belgium's best known soundsystems. Over the last 10 years they have been steadily...
- – Tribal
- – Tribal Dub
- 1. – Tribal
- 2. – Tribal Dub
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ROOTS33£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Dennis Brown / DhaimaA TrueStudio 16
Great late 70s roots vocal cut from Dennis Brown with USA singer Dhaima on strong harmony with dub version from The Mighty Two on the flip. Nice pressing!
- Dennis Brown – A True
- Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Nu True
- 1. Dennis Brown – A True
- 2. Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Nu True
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" JGM 7-011£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Debra Keese & The Black FiveTravellingOrchid
- – Travelling
- 1. – Travelling
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ORC711£9.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Junior MurvinCool Out SonStudio 16
Junior Murvin's tuff late 70s vocal cut "Cool Out Son" on a awesome relick of "Real Rock" riddim from Joe Gibbs & The Professionals with dub from The Mighty...
- Junior Murvin – Cool Out Son
- Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Cooling Out
- 1. Junior Murvin – Cool Out Son
- 2. Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Cooling Out
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" JGM 7-009£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Cedric Im Brooks / Sound DimensionMun Dun Go / Heavy RockSoul Jazz Records
MASSIVE double-header of two KILLER instrumental anthems from Brentford Road in the latest in the series of Limited Edition 12”s of all-time CLASSIC...
- Cedric Im Brooks – Mun Dun Go
- Sound Dimension – Heavy Rock
- 1. Cedric Im Brooks – Mun Dun Go
- 2. Sound Dimension – Heavy Rock
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- 12" SJR480-12£16.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release SJRD480£1.99In stockAdd to Bag
Johnny Osbourne / The HeptonesTime A Run Out / Got To Fight OnSoul Jazz Records
Killer Studio One 12" bomb! Two killer dancefloor-flling dancehall killers from the number one sound of Jamaica. Sublime.
- Johnny Osbourne – Time A Run Out
- The Heptones – Got To Fight On
- 1. Johnny Osbourne – Time A Run Out
- 2. The Heptones – Got To Fight On
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" SJR350-12£16.00In stockAdd to Bag
Notting Hill Carnival 1974 PHOTOZINEPhotographs by Chris Miles
Unbelievably good photo-zine about Notting Hill Carnival 1974 -wicked and joyous photos! Know history - buy this!
Awesome small and beautiful photo-zine....
- Book (200g)£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
ScientistThe Seducer Dub WiseDubmusic Productions
The Seducer Dub Wise boasts 10 tracks that takes you into a greater depth of the roots of dub with The Scientist at Channel One. The album brings the...
- – Bedtime Rock
- – Morning Glory
- – Midnight Special
- – Daylight Loving Time
- – Easy Loving
- – Rough Rider
- – Mr Special
- – Miss Seducer
- – Mr Unfogettable
- – Mr Main Squeeze
- 1. – Bedtime Rock
- 2. – Morning Glory
- 3. – Midnight Special
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP DMPEU005£25.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Wake the Town and Tell the People:Dancehall Culture in Jamaica - By Norman StolzoffDuke University
This is the one essential book on Dancehall (after Soul Jazz Records' "Dancehall", of course). A seriously in depth anthropological study of Jamaican Dancehall....
- Book (550g) 9780822325147£22.99In stockAdd to Bag