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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
- 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 & FireI AmCMG
I Am, originally released in 1979, features Boogie Wonderland (featuring the vocals of The Emotions), which became one of the most popular disco and cross-over...
- – In The Stone
- – Can't Let Go
- – After The Love Has Gone
- – Let Your Feelings Show
- – Boogie Wonderland
- – Star
- – Wait
- – Rock That!
- – You & I
- 1. – In The Stone
- 2. – Can't Let Go
- 3. – After The Love Has Gone
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- LP 19958449491£23.99Expected 17 JulPreorder
Earth, Wind & FireThat's The Way Of The WorldCMG
The 1975 album That's The Way Of the World was also the soundtrack for a 1975 motion picture of the same name which featured some of the band members of...
- – Shining Star
- – That's The Way Of The World
- – Happy Feelin'
- – All About Love
- – Yearnin' Learnin'
- – Reasons
- – Africano
- – See The Light
- 1. – Shining Star
- 2. – That's The Way Of The World
- 3. – Happy Feelin'
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- LP 19958449481£23.99Expected 17 JulPreorder
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
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
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- 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
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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 7" ATH088£13.00In 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
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- LP AOTNLP032£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD AOTNCD032£10.99In 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
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- 7" ATH052£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Lord Tanamo / Jackie MittooKeep On Moving / Totally TogetherSoul Jazz Records
One-off pressing limited-edition Blue coloured vinyl 45
Lord Tanamo’s ‘Keep on Moving’ is the sublime funky vocal cut to Jackie Mittoo’s UNBELIEVEABLY...
- Lord Tanamo – Keep On Moving
- Jackie Mittoo – Totally Together
- 1. Lord Tanamo – Keep On Moving
- 2. Jackie Mittoo – Totally Together
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- 7" (Coloured vinyl) SJR386C-7£14.00In stockAdd to Bag
Willie DaleLet Your Light ShineAthens Of The North
Recently discovered funk, soul, psyche obscurity - original copies being impossibly rare (only 5 copies known to be in circulation, apparently, exchanging...
- – Let Your Light Shine
- – Somebody Help Me
- 1. – Let Your Light Shine
- 2. – Somebody Help Me
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- 7" ATH042£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The James Hunter SixI Can Change Your Mind / Who's Fooling WhoDaptone Records
The James Hunter Six return with another killer 45. 'I Can Change Your Mind' with 'Who's Fooling Who' - a one-two punch of sultry, soulful rhythm and blues!
- 7" DAP-1130£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sister ChinaJam The CalypsoTRS
Infectious dancehall bomb from Sister China originally released by Harry J in 1987, with wicked instrumental rhythm track on the flip. Play loud!!
- – Jam The Calypso
- – Jam The Calypso (Version)
- 1. – Jam The Calypso
- 2. – Jam The Calypso (Version)
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- 7" TRS-HJ-3£13.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Mamas GunThis Is the DayLegere
Ace 45 from five-piece outfit, Mamas Gun. Sweet, contemporary blue-eyed soul music.
- – This Is the Day (Full Band Version)
- – We
- 1. – This Is the Day (Full Band Version)
- 2. – We
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- 7" LEGO189VL£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Teddy PendergrassBelieve In LoveAthens Of The North
Classic dance-floor party starter from Teddy Pendergrass, issued by Athens Of The North for the first time on a 7". Includes the original album cut and...
- – Believe in Love (Fat Philly Mix)
- – Believe in Love
- 1. – Believe in Love (Fat Philly Mix)
- 2. – Believe in Love
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- 7" ATH069£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ethel BeattyI Know You Care / It's Your LoveExpansion Records
The two glorious 80s boogie tracks written and produced by Roy Ayers are released here on 7” single for the very first time. The two songs were...
- – I Know You Care
- – It's Your Love
- 1. – I Know You Care
- 2. – It's Your Love
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- 7" EX7014£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
ZebraSimple SongAthens Of The North
Huge deep funk 70's dance floor filler, repressed on it's original 7" format!
- – Simple Song
- – I Forgot to Say
- 1. – Simple Song
- 2. – I Forgot to Say
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- 7" ATH047£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Rita RayOld Love Will RustFunk Embassy Records
8 soul-heavy cuts that play right into current scene; Rita Ray's 'Old Love Will Rust' has that slower, classic R&B side of things covered, as well as an...
- – Fool For Loving You
- – Losing It
- – Little Girl
- – Lover Man
- – How Much Can a Small Heart Take?
- – Disco Stu
- – Oh Honey
- – Old Love Won’t Rust
- 1. – Fool For Loving You
- 2. – Losing It
- 3. – Little Girl
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- LP FER005£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
ToastIt's Just An IllusionBackatcha
**KIller 2-step soul business reissued!** Toast’s ’It’s Just An Illusion' was a 1983 released project made up of Baltimore singer-songwriters and...
- – It's Just An Illusion
- – It's Just An Illusion (Instrumental)
- 1. – It's Just An Illusion
- 2. – It's Just An Illusion (Instrumental)
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- 7" BK034£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Mr. KFunkanovaMost Excellent
Danny Krivit has been chopping, looping and rearranging music since the days of scalpels and reel-to-reel tape, so it's little surprise that his re-edits...
- – Funkanova (Mr K 7" edit)
- – Sex (Mr K 7" edit)
- 1. – Funkanova (Mr K 7" edit)
- 2. – Sex (Mr K 7" edit)
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- 7" MXMRK2006£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tarika BlueTruth is the Key / DreamflowerAthens Of The North
Highly sought-after soul gold. Features "Dreamflower" famously samped by Erykah Badu on "Didn't Cha Know". This is a buy-on-sight number - recommended!
- – Truth is the Key
- – Dreamflower
- 1. – Truth is the Key
- 2. – Dreamflower
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- 7" ATH026£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Alfa MistOn My OnesSekito
**Very limited - one copy per customer!** Taking a step back from production and additional instrumentation, the self-taught pianist explores the piano...
- – High Risk
- – Sorry
- – L4
- – Newham Village
- – Amigo
- – Withered
- 1. – High Risk
- 2. – Sorry
- 3. – L4
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- 10" SEKITO007£15.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Leo's SunshippGive Me The SunshineExpansion Records
BOOGIE FUNK CLASSIC! AS GOOD AS IT GETS!
Hand Numbered. There are two versions of an iconic 'rare groove' track back to back. The first is a reissue of...
- – Give Me The Sunshine
- 1. – Give Me The Sunshine
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- 7"£17.00In stockAdd to Bag
Ray BarrettoPastime ParadiseAthens Of The North
CLASSIC NYC latin disco killer tune! A remastered version of the original 7" cut - it's a no brainer!
- – Pastime Paradise
- – Mambotango
- 1. – Pastime Paradise
- 2. – Mambotango
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- 7" ATH028£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Earnest JacksonLove And Happiness / Hogwash (1973)Stone Records
Deep, deep cover of Al Green tuneOriginal USA 7" Vinyl G+ (pops etc but unplayed) /Sleeve VG+100% Guarantee on this and all Original...
- – Love And Happiness
- 1. – Love And Happiness
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- Original 7" 200£10.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Tiombe LockhartThe Aquarius Years (feat. feat. Robert Glasper & Bilal)Mother Tongue Records
Tiombé Lockhart (known from the Platinum Pied Pipers cult classic 'Triple P') releases her "unofficial" debut album, 'The Aquarius Years'. An elusive...
- – Mr Johnnie Walker
- – 2GP (feat. Robert Glasper)
- – Sexy Suzy On A Sunday (feat. Bilal)
- – Working Girls Suicide (Capricorn Eclipse) (feat. ECUSSIONIST)
- – Tip Of My Tongue
- – You Need Me
- – California Dreaming (feat. Robert Glasper)
- 1. – Mr Johnnie Walker
- 2. – 2GP (feat. Robert Glasper)
- 3. – Sexy Suzy On A Sunday (feat. Bilal)
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- LP MT19004£17.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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
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- 7" SJR372-7£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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
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- 12" RK16£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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
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- 7" NUP036£5.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock