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William DeVaughnBe Thankful For What You GotDemon Records
MuseThe Wow!Warner Records
Labi Siffre1970-1971Edsel
Joe HisaishiA Big Bold Beautiful JourneyMutant
Dragon Ball Hit Song CollectionVarious ArtistsNippon Columbia
Kaiso Power: Sound Revolution in TrinidadVarious ArtistsSoundway Records
Brown Spirits#1Soul Jazz Records
Brown Spirits#2Soul Jazz Records
Brown Spirits#3Soul Jazz Records
Amyl and The SniffersGiddy Up / Big Attraction (10 Year Anniversary)Amyl and The Sniffers
Muddy WatersThe Real Folk BluesChess
Howlin' WolfThe Real Folk BluesVerve
YungbludIdols (Complete)Island
Rebel Island SoulUnder the Influence: Reggae, Funk & Soul in Jamaica in the 1970sSoul Jazz Records
Kenny DorhamWhistle StopBlue Note
Marcos ValleO Compositor E O CantorVampisoul
Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE & SURF GANGPOMPEII // UTILITY10k & Tan Cressida & Surf Gang Records
Roy Ayers UbiquityRed, Black & GreenVampisoul
Marcos ValleSamba '68Verve
T.P. Orchestre Poly-RythmoWest African Beat: Rare 7s and EPs from Benin and NigerAcid Jazz
McCoy TynerAsante [Expanded Edition]Blue Note
Glenn UndergroundAtmosfear (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Buena Vista Social ClubLost and FoundBMG
Glenn UndergroundThe Jerusalem EP’s (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Terry CallierAt The Earl Of Old TownTime Traveler
Paul JohnsonBump Talkin’ (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Darrow Fletcher Presents Jacklyn & Genna RecordsVarious ArtistsKent
Caetano Veloso & Gal CostaDomingoVerve
Elis ReginaElisVerve
Paul JohnsonFeel The Music (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
KNEECAPFENIANHeavenly Recordings
Roy Ayers UbiquityLive At The Montreaux Jazz FestivalUniversal Music Japan
Aesop Rock & Homeboy SandmanMiami Lice: Season FourRhymesayers Entertainment
CAVSSojournp(doom)
Spring OriginalsVarious ArtistsSpring
- 7" ATH043£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Earth, Wind & Fire – BRAZILIAN RHYME (Unreleased Extended Mix)
- Earth, Wind & Fire – My Love
Another big one from The Athens Of The North Camp - The full vocal, never before released version of Brazilian Rhyme! The track is an uncredited cover of Toninho Horta's "Beijo Partido". One for the b-boys and disco heads alike!
Earth, Wind & Fire The Best Of Earth Wind & Fire Vol. I (1978)CBS
The best of EWF's late seventies period and the only album where you can get the tracks "September" and "Love Music"!
- LP + Download Code 88985432341£23.99In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
James Alexander Bright & Faye MeanaBaby / Take It SlowAthens Of The North
Athens of The North's latest must-check missive draws together two rising stars of the UK underground: label regular James Alexander Bright, and vocalist...
- – Baby
- – Take It Slow
- 1. – Baby
- 2. – Take It Slow
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH021£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
Roland Haynes Jr. & PhenixMind GamesAthens Of The North
Long overdue and very welcome - as is often the way with music on the faultless Athens of the North - this new 12" finally gives 'Mind Games' the space...
- – Mind Games
- – The Essence Of Jai
- – Song For My Father
- 1. – Mind Games
- 2. – The Essence Of Jai
- 3. – Song For My Father
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" AOTN12028£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
Kenneth JordanExcitementAthens Of The North
Columbus native Kenneth Jordan was such a force in the late 80s r&b scene that local talent shows had to rewrite their rules. His voice dominated so consistently...
- 7" ATH199£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Dennis O'Keith GarnerMigraineAthens Of The North
Funk heads, you'll be needing this one in your bag because 'Migraine' by North Carolinian musician Dennis Garner alongside Dennis O. is a rare and intoxicating...
- 7" ATH195£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jodesha & Star RideStar RideAthens Of The North
Honest garage soul from San Diego's late-70s underground: 'Star Ride' by Jodesha & Star Ride emerges flash-blind from the depths of obscurity, thanks to...
- 7" ATH197£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
CrisrailNovember 18, 1983Athens Of The North
You can always rely on Athens of the North to sure up pure gold each and every time. This is another case in point: Chris Rael's 'November 18, 1983' is...
- 7" ATH189£15.99In stockAdd to Bag
Girls Of The Internet & James Alexander BrightSomeone Somewhere / Where Is Your LoveAthens Of The North
Dynamic, multi-limbed house outfit Girls of the Internet have collaborated with Athens of the North for a special, limited edition two track tour 12”,...
- 12" AOTN12025£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightCool CoolAthens Of The North
We have been waiting for this full length to drop ever since we were tased by the lead single a month or so ago. There was already no doubting James Alexander...
- – Straight Line
- – Your Love
- – Fall For You
- – Cool Cool
- – Catch My Breath
- – Aguas Blancas
- – I Feel Alive ft Letherette
- – YSYSYS
- – Fuzzy Yellow Magic
- – Hear ft Daudi Matsiko
- 1. – Straight Line
- 2. – Your Love
- 3. – Fall For You
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP AOTNLP 171£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightFall for YouAthens Of The North
Deep, breezy soul movements from from multi-talented vocalist, James Alexander Bright. Top, contemporary vibes from Athens Of The North!
- – Fall For You
- – Viper Flames
- 1. – Fall For You
- 2. – Viper Flames
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- 7" ATH181£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Leonard GrandsonThe Sands of ZanzibarAthens Of The North
Leonard Grandsons'The Sands of Zanziibar' is a classy, extremely rare soulful floater from ’77which has remained extremely elusive despite having a sound...
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
- 1. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- 2. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
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- 7" ATH132£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Other LandsArchipelagosAthens Of The North
AOTN proudly present a new solo outing from long time friend & contributor to Athens of the North, Other Lands aka Gavin L.Sutherland.
Channelling his...
- – Braidbit
- – SoLong SoFar
- – Ambergris
- – Zeniba
- – Cave Code
- – Selkie Road
- – Open Sea
- – HomeWords
- – Landmasses
- – Circles
- 1. – Braidbit
- 2. – SoLong SoFar
- 3. – Ambergris
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP AOTNLP060£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
Arthur PonderThe Prince of Georgia SoulAthens Of The North
Arthur Ponder, a life long Macon, Georgia resident, started his singing career in the 60s replacing Otis Redding in Johnny Jenkins & The Pinetoppersafter...
- – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- – Sexy Lady
- – If You Want My Love
- – My Love
- – Let's Get Together for the Wrong We Have Done
- – Whatcha Gonna Do About It
- – You Are the One for Me (feat. Side Show)
- – Oh Baby Why You Want to Make Me Cry
- – You Talk Too Much
- – It's You Girl
- 1. – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- 2. – Sexy Lady
- 3. – If You Want My Love
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP AOTNLP049£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
Brotherhood BandLeather PantsAthens Of The North
Monster modern soul from 1985 by Memphis band Brotherhood Band reissued via Athens Of The North!
- – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- – Nicci's Theme
- 1. – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- 2. – Nicci's Theme
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH104£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
LevalOur LoveAthens Of The North
Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
- – Our Love
- – It's Up to You
- 1. – Our Love
- 2. – It's Up to You
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- 7" ATH086£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Akira FreezeTell Me BabyAthens Of The North
Mid-80s boogie/soul 45 from obscure Daytona act, Akira Freeze - big vibes on both sides!
- – Tell Me Baby
- – I Remember
- 1. – Tell Me Baby
- 2. – I Remember
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH088£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Judy PollakIn TogethernessAthens Of The North
Athens Of The North reissue Judy Pollak's extremely rare, soul / funk / folk masterpiece 'In Togetherness'. Originals of this beauty exchange for big sums...
- – Your Mine
- – Come with Me
- – Mr DJ
- – Happiness
- – Fascinating
- – Billy's Coming Bac
- – More Than Words
- – Still in Love
- 1. – Your Mine
- 2. – Come with Me
- 3. – Mr DJ
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP AOTNLP027£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
Broomfield Corporate JamStopAthens Of The North
Super rare and illusive deep funk jam championed by Keb Darge and many more during the early 2000s. Athens Of The North step up again on reissue duties...
- – Stop
- – Doin' It Our Way
- 1. – Stop
- 2. – Doin' It Our Way
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH052£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Four Below ZeroE.S.P.Soul Jazz Records
Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
ABSOLUTELY SEMINAL SOUL DISCO RARITY produced by the legendary PATRICK...
- Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 1)
- Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 2)
- 1. Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 1)
- 2. Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 2)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR391-7£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tenderlonious feat. JaubiTender In Lahore22a
SORRY SOLD OUT - 100 copies gone in less than an hour! Tenderlonious turns his hand to the Eastern classical tradition with three tunes composed and performed...
- – Impressions
- 1. – Impressions
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- 10" 22a034£13.99Limited to 350 copies, hand-stamped with insert.Expected 12 Jun Notify me when in stock
Sound DimensionSoulful Strut / Time Is TightSoul Jazz Records
Stone-cold classic Studio One 45 back in stock after years! loud, clean, boom!
One off-repress will sell out! Don’t miss out!
Back to back two KILLER...
- Sound Dimension – Soulful Strut
- Sound Dimension – Time Is Tight
- 1. Sound Dimension – Soulful Strut
- 2. Sound Dimension – Time Is Tight
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR383-7£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
First ClassMe And My Gemini (1976)All Platinum
Nice mellow disco/funk tune. Check the Hawaiian slide guitar on the flip - quite trippy!
- – (Sing) Me And My Gemini
- 2. – (Sing) Me And My Gemini
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7" AP-2365£7.99Sold out Notify me when in stock
Don CherryBrown RiceKlimt Records
Beautiful re-press of Don Cherry's seminal work from 1976, 'Brown Rice'. A brilliant fusion of jazz with rock, African, Indian, and Arabic music traditions....
- – Brown Rice
- – Malkauns
- 1. – Brown Rice
- 2. – Malkauns
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) 0889397842413£17.99In stockAdd to Bag
Carl CraigVersusInFine
Monumental symphonic versions of Carl Craig’s classic material, reinforced and magnified by Les Siecles Orchestra. Iconic French conductor François-Xavier...
- – Darkness
- – Sandstorms
- – At Les
- – Desire
- 1. – Darkness
- 2. – Sandstorms
- 3. – At Les
- View full info and tracklisting
- 3×LP IF1042LPX£21.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD IF1042£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
First ClassThis Is It / Filled With Desire (1977)All Platinum
- – This Is It
- – Filled With Desire
- 1. – This Is It
- 2. – Filled With Desire
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7" AP-2368£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 7"Vinyl
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' or your money back!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Weldon Irvine I Love YouAthens Of The North
LONG OUT OF PRINT!!!! BACK IN PRINT!!!! 100% ESSENTIAL
SEMINAL cut from Weldon Irvine featuring DON BLACKMAN's truly soulful vocals. Essential, conscious...
- – I Love You (feat. Don Blackman)
- – What's Going On?
- 1. – I Love You (feat. Don Blackman)
- 2. – What's Going On?
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH012£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Universal Robot BandDance And Shake Your Tambourine (1976)Red Greg Records
CLASSIC CLASSIC DISCO TUNE produced by Patrick Adams and Greg Carmichael. Seminal stuff!MINT UNPLAYED ORIGINAL USA 45
- – Dance And Shake Your Tambourine
- 1. – Dance And Shake Your Tambourine
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7" RG - 207£10.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Luther IngramPutting Game DownKo Ko
Tough Funky Soul. UNPLAYED ORIGINAL USA 45
- – Putting Game Down
- 1. – Putting Game Down
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Unplayed USA 45
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' money-back guarantee!Sold out Notify me when in stock
LaRombéFrom PhillyAthens Of The North
Wicked soul / disco from LaRombé, out on Athens Of The North.
- – All In Your Mind
- – Right On Time
- – You're the Best (Curtom Mix)
- – URThe1
- – The Ultimate
- – Sweet Sensations
- – Love Will Make It Better
- – Spread My Wings
- – Somewhere Someone
- – In The Light
- 1. – All In Your Mind
- 2. – Right On Time
- 3. – You're the Best (Curtom Mix)
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP AOTNLP029£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD AOTNCD029£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Motor City Drum EnsembleDJ KicksK7
BACK IN STOCK! Motor City Drum Ensemble heads up !K7 latest Dj Kicks mix set with a cracking varied selection spanning deep cosmic jazz, dub, hypnotic...
- electric wire hustle – again (scratch 22 remix)
- rhythm & sound – mango drive
- peven everett – stuck (original)
- bad jazz troupe – breakdown treat
- mr fingers – the juice
- stone – girl i like the way that you move (dub)
- fred p – on this vibe
- loose joints – pop your funk (vocal version)
- arts & crafts – i've been searching (walter gibbons 12" mix)
- 2. electric wire hustle – again (scratch 22 remix)
- 3. rhythm & sound – mango drive
- 5. peven everett – stuck (original)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP k7285LP£25.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
KrystalBody Dance / False Alarm (1977)Magic Touch Records
Wicked deep soulful boogie funk tune.
Original independent (Chicago, Illinois) label USA 45.
- – Body Dance
- 1. – Body Dance
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7" MT 9002£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = USA Unplayed 45 Vinyl
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' money-back guarantee!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Dr. AlimantadoBest Dressed Chicken In TownKeyman
BACK IT STOCK!
Anniversary reissue of this 70s roots dee jay classic, every track a killer. Recorded at black ark, king tubby's, channel one and randy's...
- – Best Dressed Chicken In Town
- – Poison Flour
- – I Killed The Barber
- 1. – Best Dressed Chicken In Town
- 3. – Poison Flour
- 5. – I Killed The Barber
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP KMLP001£22.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Adesse VersionsEdits From The TribeEdits From
Super limited 12" from Adesse Versions on Rhythm Section offshoot edit label - don't sleep on this one!!!
- – Jagger
- – Run Hot
- 1. – Jagger
- 2. – Run Hot
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" EF003£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Little MiltonI Who Have Nothing / At The Dark End Of The StreetChecker
Deep, Rotary Connection-esque tune arranged by Charles Stepney.
Mint unplayed originl USA 45 VG
- – I Who Have Nothing
- 1. – I Who Have Nothing
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Johnny HammondGearsBGP
Seminal jazz and funk album from 1975 with SIX EXTRA PREVIOUSLY UNISSUED TRACKS! Arguably one of The Mizell Brothers finest productions and one of SOTU's...
- – Tell Me What To Do
- – Los Conquistadores Chocolatés
- – Lost On 23rd Street
- 1. – Tell Me What To Do
- 2. – Los Conquistadores Chocolatés
- 3. – Lost On 23rd Street
- View full info and tracklisting
- New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) HIQLP2034£28.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD CDBGPD291£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Leon ThomasChina Doll (1973)Flying Dutchman
Deep, deep spiritual jazz vocals. Original Flying Dutchman 45
- – China Doll (Part 1)
- 1. – China Doll (Part 1)
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£20.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Hustle! Reggae Disco (Expanded Edition)Soul Jazz Records
Expanded edition which now features five extra tracks!
This ground-breaking album features non-stop killer reggae versions of original funk and soul...
- Blood Sisters – Ring My Bell
- Derrick Laro and Trinity – Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
- Chariot Riders – Do It Nice & Easy
- Black Harmony – Don't Let It Go To Your Head
- Latisha – I'm Every Woman
- Ernest Ranglin – In The Rain
- Family Choice – Reggae Beat Goes On
- Risco Connection – Ain't No Stopping Us Now
- Xanadu and Sweet Lady – Rappers Delight
- Sharon Forrester – Love Don't Live Here Any More
- Carol Cool – Upside Down
- One Blood – Be Thankful For What You've Got
- Charmaine Burnett – Am I The Same Girl
- 1. Blood Sisters – Ring My Bell
- 2. Derrick Laro and Trinity – Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
- 3. Chariot Riders – Do It Nice & Easy
- View full info and tracklisting
- 3×LP SJRLP368£34.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD SJRCD368£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- MP3 Release SJRD368£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
SylvesterDown, Down, Down & Over And OverFantasy
Essential disco classics!
- Reissue 12" FNTT797£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
SantiagoFeeling GoodAthens Of The North
Produced by Philadelphia's Legendary Sonny Hopson, Santiago is Indeed Neftali Santiago from Mandrill who took a break from the band in 1975 and did a little...
- – Feeling Good
- – Land of Leaping No No (Ha-Ka-Cha-Ka-Ha-Ka-Cha-Ka)
- 1. – Feeling Good
- 2. – Land of Leaping No No (Ha-Ka-Cha-Ka-Ha-Ka-Cha-Ka)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH030£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ezra CollectiveJuan Pablo: The PhilosopherEnter The Jungle
Ezra Collective finally drop their highly anticipated debut! The hotly tipped collective play a tight mix of spiritual jazz, influenced by traditional...
- – Intro
- – Juan Pablo
- – The Philosopher
- – Dylan's Dilemma
- – People In Trouble
- – Space Is The Place
- 1. – Intro
- 2. – Juan Pablo
- 3. – The Philosopher
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" EP ETJ001£16.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
N.A.D.New Aural DiscourseRush Hour
Wicked single release from Tony 'Moody Boyz' Thorpe and Mustafa Ali as N.A.D.! 25+ years since their debut (reissued by Rush Hour), the cult UK house...
- – Ontologic
- – A Sense Of Finitude
- – Transmatting
- – Code
- 1. – Ontologic
- 2. – A Sense Of Finitude
- 3. – Transmatting
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" RHM 025£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock