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London BrewLondon BrewDowntown Music
Chris & CoseyElemental 7CTI International
Chris & CoseyFeral Vapours Of The Silver EtherCTI International
Chris & CoseyMuzik Fantastique!CTI International
De La Soul3 Feet High and RisingCHRYSALIS RECORDS
Idris MuhammadHouse Of The Rising SunMusic On Vinyl
Mainstream Disco Funk: The Finest Funky Sound Of Mainstream Records – 1974-76Various ArtistsWewantsounds
Archie SheppKwanza (Verve By Request Series)Verve
Ahmad JamalThe Awakening (Verve By Request Series)Verve
The PharcydeBizarre Ride II The PharcydeCraft Recordings
Phil Ranelin, Wendell Harrison, Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed MuhammadPhil Ranelin & Wendell Harrison JID016Jazz Is Dead
LaraajiSegue To InfinityNumero
Worldwide Connection Vol.1Various ArtistsNon Stop Rhythm
Studio One FunkSoul Jazz Records
Daniel SalinasAtlantisMr Bongo
Wilson PickettChocolate MountainWagram
Disco Not Disco: Leftfield Disco Classics From The New York Underground (Compiled by Joey Negro and Sean P)Various ArtistsStrut
Vusi Mahlasela, Norman Zulu, Jive ConnectionFace To FaceStrut
Traxx + Turtle BuggFight 4 LoveBasement Floor
Reel People MusicVarious ArtistsReel People Music
Andrzej KorzynskiThe Devil TapesFinders Keepers
Paul FerrisWitchfinder General (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Trunk
Gil Scott-HeronA New Black Poet : Small Talk at 125th and Lennox (1970)Flying Dutchman
Sampa The GreatAs Above So BelowLoma Vista
Earl SixteenBabylon BootsVibes
Nosaj ThingContinuaLuckyMe
Sam SmithGloria
Tolouse Low TraxLeave Me AloneBureau B
Interstellar Funk & LoradenizNever BeenArtificial Dance
BurialStreetlandsHyperdub
Uprooted Vol. 1Various ArtistsVersatile Records
The CongosArk Of The Covernant / Noah Sugar PanBlack Art
Ras AngelsBabylon BurningRockers
The MessengersCrowded City / Strange CompulsionReggae Funkyfied
Rising SonJah Jah RobeNew Flower
- 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 & FireI Am (1979)CBS
Includes the classic 'Boogie Wonderland' and loads more.
- New LP (180g)£23.99In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP£7.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+VG ONLY some surface marks
Earth, Wind & FireLet Me Talk (1980)ARC (3)
- – Let Me Talk
- 1. – Let Me Talk
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£8.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original unplayed USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
LinkwoodStereoAthens Of The North
More lo-fi house music, electro-funk, synth pop instrumentals, primitive techno and out-there kosmiche vibes from the awesome talent, Linkwood! Another...
- – I'm Ready
- – RunStop
- – Joystick
- – Love
- – S-Mode
- – DipDab
- – Clusters
- – Ping
- – Flightpath
- – Glow
- – Lookup
- 1. – I'm Ready
- 2. – RunStop
- 3. – Joystick
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP£24.00In 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 £24.00In stockAdd to Bag
Lee Tracy & Isaac ManningIs It What You WantAthens Of The North
As the sun sets on a quaint East Nashville house, a young man bares a piece of his soul. Facing the camera, sporting a silky suit jacket/shirt/slacks/fingerless...
- – Rock This Mother
- – Talk to Me Girl
- – You Can Find Me
- – Check This Out
- – Jesus Going to Clean House
- – Hope You Understood
- – Is It What You Want
- – Love Is Everlasting
- – This Is Hip-Hop Art
- – Opposite of Love
- – Do You Know What I Mean
- – Saving All My Love for You
- – Look out Here I Come
- – Girl You Always Talking
- – Have a Great Day
- – Take My Hand
- – I Need Your Love
- – Your Town
- – Talk Around Town
- – Booty Head / Take a Little Walk
- – I Love My Mama
- – I Never Found Anyone Like You
- 1. – Rock This Mother
- 2. – Talk to Me Girl
- 3. – You Can Find Me
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP £24.00
- Cassette Tape £10.00In 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£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
East Coast Love AffairChicagoAthens Of The North
**REPRESSED - one of 2022's highlights!**
Absolute monster! East Coast Love Affair cut Roy Ayer's classic CHICAGO tune in a wicked acid house style -...
- – Chicago
- – Back On You (feat. Crystal Winds)
- 1. – Chicago
- 2. – Back On You (feat. Crystal Winds)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12"£16.00In stockAdd to Bag
Jerry BlacksheerDefectedAthens Of The North
Reissue of this awesome, mega-rare modern soul bullet from 1986! Essential, party-starting reissue via Athens Of The North!
- – Defected
- – You are the One
- 1. – Defected
- 2. – You are the One
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7"£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
PremonitionsPremonitionsAthens Of The North
Reissue of this impossibly rare, deep funk/soul and disco from Premonitions' self-titled 1978 album. Includes their singles as bonus tracks. One not to...
- – Premonitions
- – Don't Act Like a Fool
- – Way I Feel
- – Righteous Love
- – Our Love
- – Disco Kat
- – Daddy's Home
- – Bass Man Do Your Thing
- – In Love
- – Look into the Future
- – Early Morning Blues
- – All Night Long
- – I Didn't Believe
- – Here in the Name of Love
- 1. – Premonitions
- 2. – Don't Act Like a Fool
- 3. – Way I Feel
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP£24.00In 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"£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Billy BrunerTulsa SongAthens Of The North
AWESOME 80s soul gem from Tulsa's Billy Bruner - monster, monster record reissued via Athens Of The North! Don't miss!
- – T-U-L-S-A Song
- – I Want To Hold You
- 1. – T-U-L-S-A Song
- 2. – I Want To Hold You
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7"£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
RivageI Need You BabyAthens Of The North
**First time on a 45!**Killer 70s soul music from the impossibly rare Rivage album. Wicked, floaty dancer on the a-side backed with a mid-tempo, lazy funk...
- – I Need You Baby
- – Answer
- 1. – I Need You Baby
- 2. – Answer
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7"£12.00In 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7"£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"£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
BileoYou Can WinAthens Of The North
Back in stock! KILLER, ultra rare, super loud disco two-sider from the brilliant Athens of the North label.
- – You Can Win
- – Let's Go
- 1. – You Can Win
- 2. – Let's Go
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- 7"£14.00In stockAdd to Bag
Chuck BrimleySt. Elmos FireAthens Of The North
Milwaukee's artist Chuck Brimley's cover of Michael Frank's classic soft rock / jazz / blue-eyed soul cut 'St. Elmore Fire'. An extremely hard to find...
- – St. Elmos Fire
- – St. Elmos Fire (Instrumental)
- 1. – St. Elmos Fire
- 2. – St. Elmos Fire (Instrumental)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7"£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Linkwood & Greg FoatLinkwood & Greg FoatAthens Of The North
Wicked new collaboration between two heavy hitters from the jazz and house music world. Edinburgh based electronic producer Linkwood joins forces with...
- – Es Vedra
- – Marina
- – Pressure
- – Bentley 101
- – Sa Talaia
- – Neutrino
- – Push It
- – Mysterious Richie
- 1. – Es Vedra
- 2. – Marina
- 3. – Pressure
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP£20.99
- CD£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
James McKenzie & The Mckenzie BrothersJames McKenzie & The Mckenzie BrothersAthens Of The North
Lush, breezy AOR / soft rock business from James McKenzie & The Mckenzie Brothers - a compilation of two of their privately pressed albums from the 70s,...
- – Lady Is Love
- – Live Again
- – Two Ladies
- – I Hope She Don't Hurt You
- – Wonderful to Be in Love
- – Felt Her Fire
- – I've Got to Go
- – Birth Is Love
- – Joni's Little Song
- – Lonley Girl
- – Tomorrow Is Your Own
- 1. – Lady Is Love
- 2. – Live Again
- 3. – Two Ladies
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP£18.99
- CD£9.99In 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£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
BABParty & Get on DownAthens Of The North
One of the best mid-tempo disco rarities to come out the 'deep funk' scene. Reissued nice n loud on a 12" on Athens of the North!
- – Party & Get on Down (Full Length Mix)
- – Party & Get on Down
- 1. – Party & Get on Down (Full Length Mix)
- 2. – Party & Get on Down
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12"£11.00In 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"£10.99
ManujothiShake Your BodySoul Jazz Records
SORRY SOLD OUT!
NEW LTD. first edition of 300 copies. Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the...
- Manujothi – Shake Your Body
- Manujothi – Shake Your Body (Instrumental)
- 1. Manujothi – Shake Your Body
- 2. Manujothi – Shake Your Body (Instrumental)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7"£14.00
AliveSkindo Le LeSoul Jazz Records
NEW SUPER LTD. first edition of 300 copies. Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
Alive's...
- – Skindo Le Le
- – City Life
- 1. – Skindo Le Le
- 2. – City Life
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7"£9.99
RüF DugThe eCZtasy EPRuf Kutz
The product of an intense love affair with the Casio CZ-5000 synthesiser, the 'eCZtasy EP' sees the producer and DJ release via his own Ruf Kutz label....
- – Inward Conversion Process
- – Wet Play Banger
- – Shoppin
- – Fruity Dance
- 1. – Inward Conversion Process
- 2. – Wet Play Banger
- 3. – Shoppin
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12"£9.99
Ghost WriterzThey Wanna KnowNice Up!
London's Ghost Writerz are back with a banger! Following a slew of releases on Tru Thoughts and a recent mixtape "Welcome To Ghost Town" heating up the...
- – They Wanna Know
- – Dancehall Dub
- 1. – They Wanna Know
- 2. – Dancehall Dub
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7"£5.99
Yvonne FairSay Yeah YeahSoul Jazz Records
NEW SUPER LTD 300 copies. Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
MASSIVE drum breaks...
- Yvonne Fair – Say Yeah Yeah
- Yvonne Fair – Straighten Up
- 1. Yvonne Fair – Say Yeah Yeah
- 2. Yvonne Fair – Straighten Up
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7"£9.99
Joe BataanAftershower Funk / FinSoul Jazz Records
NEW EXCLUSIVE SUPER LTD. edition of 300 copies. Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
KILLER, KILLER 100%...
- Joe Bataan – Aftershower Funk
- Joe Bataan – Fin
- 1. Joe Bataan – Aftershower Funk
- 2. Joe Bataan – Fin
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- 7"£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Boombox 2Soul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records’ new Boombox 2 is a new selection of early rap music from the period 1979-83, with barely a household name in sight. Featured here...
- Harlem World – Let's Rock
- Lonnie Love – Young Ladies
- Kool DJ A.J. – Ah, That's The Joint
- Terry Lewis and Wild Flower – The Peoples Message Take Two
- Rappers Rapp Group – Rappin' Partee Groove (Club Version)
- Eddie Cheba – Lookin' Good
- MC Rock Lovely – One Time Two Time Blow Your Mind
- Little Starsky – Dancin' Party People
- Manujothi – Shake Your Body
- Busy Bee – School Days
- TJ Swann, Pee Wee Mel and Swann Controllers – Maximus Party
- Margo's Kool Out Crew – Death Rap
- Grand Master Chilly T and Stevie G – Rock The Message Rap
- Zoot II – Dr. Ice Rap
- 1. Harlem World – Let's Rock
- 2. Lonnie Love – Young Ladies
- 3. Kool DJ A.J. – Ah, That's The Joint
- View full info and tracklisting
- 3×LP + Download Code £34.00In stockAdd to Bag
- 2×CD£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Four Below ZeroE.S.P.Soul Jazz Records
NEW SUPER LTD. first edition of 300 copies. Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.ABSOLUTELY SEMINAL SOUL DISCO RARITY...
- 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"£12.00
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 10"£13.99Limited to 350 copies, hand-stamped with insert.
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"£12.00In 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"£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Don CherryBrown RiceA&M
100% KILLER KILLER KILLER LP!
Beautiful re-press of Don Cherry's seminal work from 1976, 'Brown Rice'. A brilliant fusion of jazz with rock, African,...
- – Brown Rice
- – Malkauns
- 1. – Brown Rice
- 2. – Malkauns
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP£21.99Gatefold sleeve
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£21.99
- CD£10.99
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"£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!In stockAdd to Bag
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"£10.99
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"£10.00
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!
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£20.99
- CD£9.99
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£25.99
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"£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!
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£16.00
- CD£10.99
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"£10.99
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"£10.00
Johnny HammondGears (2015 reissue)BGP
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
- CD£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
- 2×LP£26.99