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KNEECAPNo Comment **BANKSY ART**Heavenly Recordings
Junglist!Old Skool Ragga, D&B, Jungle 1993-95Soul Jazz Records
Kelan Phil Cohran & LegacyAfrican SkiesListening Position
Jeff Parker ETA IVtetThe Hard Way In to The Way Out of EasyInternational Anthem
Freddie McKayA Lonely ManOnlyroots Records
The HeptonesBetter DaysReal Rock
GaudiJazz Gone DubDubmission Records
The Roots RadicsOuternational RiddimBurning Sounds
Ranking DreadRanking Dread In DubReal Rock
Ijahman LeviAfricaTree Roots Records
Massive DreadMassive DreadBurning Sounds
Bob Marley & The WailersNice TimeLagoon
Ambush (feat. Tito Puente, The Bronx Horns & Mitch Frohman)Various ArtistsIn The Woods
Horace AndySkylarking (Studio One)Studio One
Jay DeeWelcome To Detroit: Instrumentals (Special Edition)BBE
Syphax70s Kabyle DiscoShakshouka
JasminBite The Hand That Feeds YouHessle Audio
Kenneth JordanExcitementAthens Of The North
The OlympiansIn Search Of A RevivalDaptone
Iron MaidenLive After Death (40th Anniversary Edition)Warner
Dennis O'Keith GarnerMigraineAthens Of The North
Lance FergusonRare Groove Spectrum Vol. 3Tru Thoughts
Levitation OrchestraSanctuary5DB
Jimi TenorSelenites, Selenites!Bureau B
Eduardo Araujo & SilvinhaSou Filho Desse ChaoMr Bongo
Take VibeTake Vibe 500Jazz Room Records
Tim MaiaTim MaiaVampisoul
Alan VegaAlan VegaSacred Bones
Alan VegaAlan Vega (Deluxe Remastered Edition)Sacred Bones
Danny RedBaldheadAbba Jahnoi
Sound IrationC.T.U.F.B. Dubplate Part 1 / 2Partial
Alan VegaCollision DriveSacred Bones
Gregory Isaac & Mudies All StarsGone Is The LoveMoodisc
Sergio CañoGood TreatmentGatzara
Al CampbellNatty Dread Band WagonSunshot
- 12" 22a011£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Sterling Styles – Bye Bye
- Sterling Styles – Nobody (Dub)
22a welcomes a double-header of hard-swung, 2 step bubblers from their newest member of the crew - Sterling Styles! Darkside keys and drums so loose they're close to unraveling. Killer, killer release and we've limited copies available right now!
Ruby RushtonLegacy!22a
In the past the band - which also includes trumpeter Nick Walters and drummer Tim Carnegie - worked with a "one take" live approach; avoiding the use of...
- LP 22A046LP£29.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 22A046CD£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Ruby RushtonStapodia22a
'Stapodia', named after an isolated island off Mykonos, begins with an infectious downtempo groove in 4/4 accompanied by a catchy horn riff, which leads...
- 10" 22A045£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
TenderloniousYou Know I Care22a
Players like Jackie McLean, Duke Pearson, Clifford Jordan and Wayne Shorter have all played significant roles in Tenderlonious' life and provide a constant...
- – On the Nile
- – Maimoun
- – Infant Eyes
- – Poor Eric
- – John Coltrane
- – You Know I Care
- 1. – On the Nile
- 2. – Maimoun
- 3. – Infant Eyes
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- LP 22A043£23.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD 22A043CD£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Lorenzo Morresi & TenderloniousCosmica Italiana22a
The highly anticipated collaboration between DJ, producer and musician Lorenzo Morresi and 22a label boss, DJ, producer and musician Tenderlonious. 11...
- – Tema Cinque
- – Acqua
- 4. – Tema Cinque
- 11. – Acqua
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- 2×LP 22A042£25.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 22A042CD£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
TenderloniousStill Flute22a
Tenderlonious returns to 22a combining his signature live flute and synth work over Chicago and Detroit style house grooves; wild, p-funk freakouts; spiritual...
- – Still Flute
- 6. – Still Flute
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- LP (SOTU exclusive) 22A041SIGNED£22.00Limited, signed copies by Tenderlonious himself!Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- LP 22A041£23.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD 22A041CD£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ruby RushtonGideon's Way22a
**Another essential release by the Tenderlonious lead band!**
Ruby Rushton return to 22a with a four EP combining a fusion of sounds from across the jazz...
- – Spanish Raga
- – Fall From Grace
- – Gideon’s Way
- – The Good Mixer
- 1. – Spanish Raga
- 2. – Fall From Grace
- 3. – Gideon’s Way
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- 12" EP 22a039£17.00In stockAdd to Bag
TenderloniousRagas From Lahore: Improvisations with Jaubi22a
Following on from the release of 'Tender in Lahore' earlier in 2020, 22a releases the full LP-length suite of improvised Ragas from a one day recording...
- – Azadi
- – Kirwani
- – Impressions
- 2. – Azadi
- 3. – Kirwani
- 6. – Impressions
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- LP 22A038LP£22.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 22A038CD£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
TenderloniousQuarantena22a
Tenderlonious is back with an album of lo-fi, smudged house music beats and experimental vibes from the 'lockdown' studio sessions from his home in South...
- – Quarantena
- – Lockdown Boogie
- 3. – Quarantena
- 5. – Lockdown Boogie
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- LP 22A036LP£22.00Inc. limited edition printIn stockAdd to Bag
- CD 22A036CD£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Nick WaltersActive Imagination22a
Ruby Rushton trumpeter and composer Nick Walters, returns to 22a with his second album for the label - a deep and spiritual journey into freeform jazz!...
- – So Long Chef
- – Ahimsa
- – Gordian Knot (Part II)
- – Dansoman Last Stop
- 1. – So Long Chef
- 2. – Ahimsa
- 4. – Gordian Knot (Part II)
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- LP 22A031£17.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 22a031CD£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Ruby RushtonIronside22a
Brand new album from the Tenderlonious led jazz quartet, Ruby Rushton!
’Ironside’ sees the band continuing to push boundaries, and lead the way, with...
- – One Mo’ Dram
- – Where Are You Now
- – The Target
- – Return Of The Hero
- – Eleven Grapes
- – Lara’s Theme
- – Prayer For Grenfell
- – Ironside
- – Triceratops The Caller
- – Pingwin VI (Requiem For Komeda)
- 1. – One Mo’ Dram
- 2. – Where Are You Now
- 3. – The Target
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- 2×LP 22a027LP£23.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 22a027CD£11.00In stockAdd to Bag
TenderloniousThe Shakedown feat. The 22archestra22a
Repress of the debut album from Tenderlonious featuring the 22archestra!
Listeners are exposed to the full breadth of the 22a leaders technical and compositional...
- – Expansions
- – Yussef's Groove
- – Togo
- – SV Interlude
- – The Shakedown
- – Maria
- – You Decide
- – SV Disco
- – Red Sky At Night
- 1. – Expansions
- 2. – Yussef's Groove
- 3. – Togo
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- New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) 22A022LPO£35.00Limited Orange Vinyl Repress - 10th Anniversary EditionIn stockAdd to Bag
- CD 22a022CD£11.00In stockAdd to Bag
Ruby RushtonTrudi's Songbook: Volume Two22a
Following on from the success of 'Trudi's Songbook: Volume 1', Tenderlonious led jazz outfit Ruby Rushton come through with 'Volume 2' in the same year....
- – Tisbury Truckin
- – Butterfly
- 1. – Tisbury Truckin
- 6. – Butterfly
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- LP 22a019£15.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 22a019CD£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Ruby Rushton Two For Joy (10th Anniversary Edition)22a
Anniversary edition of the debut album from the Tenderlonious led jazz outfit!
Following a handful of successful 12" singles, 22a records (the hub of...
- – Trudi Mary
- – Spritely Does It!
- – Two For Joy
- – Aidan's Song
- – Where Are You Now? (part 2)
- – Room With A View Reprise
- 3. – Trudi Mary
- 5. – Spritely Does It!
- 6. – Two For Joy
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- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) 22a006£29.00Limited red vinyl edition of 300 piecesOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 22a006CD£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Hidden SpheresWaiting EP (Repress)Distant Hawaii
Manchester producer Hidden Spheres drops the first release on Lobster Theremin off-shoot label Distant Hawaii, and it's one of the biggest releases...
- – Waiting
- – Upsn Downs
- – Be A Man
- – Bill Loves You
- 1. – Waiting
- 2. – Upsn Downs
- 3. – Be A Man
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- 12" HAWAII001£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
AndrésMighty TribeLa Vida
Wicked new addition to Andres' La Vida labal, sees the man himself working the sampler hard on these three bumpin,' Detroit-style, jazzy, house...
- – Mighty Tribe
- – Chevy Status
- – Pluck Away
- 1. – Mighty Tribe
- 2. – Chevy Status
- 3. – Pluck Away
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- 12" LAVIDA004£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tenderlonious & Dennis Ayler8R1CK C17Y22a
Another big one from the 22a camp!
22a017 sees two of London's most celebrated underground producers enter into album territory. Tenderlonious...
- – Be Ur Friend
- – Funky Booda
- – Butterfly
- – Pepe's Walk
- – Brick City (4am)
- 1. – Be Ur Friend
- 3. – Funky Booda
- 6. – Butterfly
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- LP 22a017£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tanbou Toujou Lou: Meringue, Kompa Kreyol, Vodou Jazz & Electric Folklore from Haiti 1960 - 1981Ostinato Records
Selected from an array of private collections and radio archives in Brooklyn, New York, and multiple digging trips in Port-au-Prince, Jacmel, Gonaives,...
- Zotobre – Lagen
- Les Gypsies De Pétion Ville – Francine
- Les Loups Noirs – Bebe Showman
- Tabou Combo – Gislene
- Coupe Cloue et Trio Select – La Vie Vieux Negre
- Rodrigue Milien Et Son Groupe Combite Creole – Rapadou
- Les Loups Noirs – Pele Rien
- Super Jazz des Jeunes – Erzulie Oh!
- Nemours Jean Baptiste – Haiti Cumbia
- Ensemble Webert Sicot – Prend Courage
- Super Jazz des Jeunes – Lonin
- Ensemble Etoile Du Soir – Tripotage
- Zotobre – Ochan
- Chanel 10 – Lola
- Super Choucoune 70 – Madeleine
- Les Pachas Du Canape Vert – Samba Pachas No. 2
- Ibo Combo – Souffrance
- Les Shleu Shleu – Diable La
- Shupa Shupa – Epoque Chaleur
- 1. Zotobre – Lagen
- 2. Les Gypsies De Pétion Ville – Francine
- 3. Les Loups Noirs – Bebe Showman
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- 2×LP OSTLP001£24.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Chaos In The CBDGlobal Erosion / Background ExplorerYam Recordings
Following on from their debut EP on Rhythm Section and outing on Church last year Chaos In The CBD are back with the opening 12" on new...
- – Global Erosion
- – Background Explorer
- 1. – Global Erosion
- 2. – Background Explorer
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- 12" YAM001£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Betty DavisThe Columbia Years 1968-1969Light In The Attic
One can hardly imagine Prince, Erykah Badu, or Outkast without the influence of Betty Davis. Her style of raw and revelatory punk-funk defies any notions...
- – Hangin' Out
- – Politician Man
- – Down Home Girl
- – Born On The Bayou
- – I'm Ready, Willing, & Able (Take 1)
- – I'm Ready, Willing, & Able (Take 9)
- – It's My Life (Alternate Take)
- – Live, Love, Learn
- – My Soul Is Tired
- 1. – Hangin' Out
- 2. – Politician Man
- 3. – Down Home Girl
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- LP LITA135LP£25.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD LITA135CD£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tatham, Mensah, Lord & RanksCascade2000 Black
Big release on Dego's 2000Black label with heavy broken beat and house hitters from Kaidi Tatham and friends!
- – Cascade
- – The Inside Is The Outside
- – The Believer
- 1. – Cascade
- 2. – The Inside Is The Outside
- 3. – The Believer
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- 12" 2038Black£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Prince AllaStoneIroko Records
Heavyweight roots from 1976 originally released on Freedom Sounds label in Jamaica, B-side has King Tubby's awesome dub, worth the money alone! Highly...
- – Stone
- – Great Stone
- 1. – Stone
- 2. – Great Stone
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- 7" BB71£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Lonnie Liston SmithReflections Of A Golden Dream (1976)Flying Dutchman
Superb, deep funky cosmic spiritual jazz. 100% completely essential deepness! EVERY track is killer.
- – get down everybody (it's time for world peace)
- – quiet dawn
- 1. – get down everybody (it's time for world peace)
- 2. – quiet dawn
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- LP HIQLP106£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD CDBGPM296£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
General LuddRAD-LUDD1Rubadub
Golden Teacher's Rich McMaster teams up with Dam Mantle for another EP outing as General Ludd - landing four tracks of energetic, skewed,...
- – Fourth Wall
- – Run, Don't Play Dead
- – Cunninghame Shame
- – Open Back Of The Meat Van
- 1. – Fourth Wall
- 2. – Run, Don't Play Dead
- 3. – Cunninghame Shame
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- 12" RAD-LUDD 1£6.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Guardian AngelChina GateMatumbi Records
Killer U.K. roots 12" originally released in 1979, produced by Bagga & Winston Fergus from british reggae band Matumbi. Comes with great repo sleeve...
- – China Gate
- – Gerrard Street
- 1. – China Gate
- 2. – Gerrard Street
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- 12" MM 7001£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Effi Duke & The Love FamilyMr. LovePMG
In 1980 Effi Duke & The Love Family came out with their debut Mr. Love. It was released by Homzy Records which was a home of many Afro-Funk records, going...
- – Mr. Love
- – God Of Mercy
- – Time Is Come
- – You Turn Me On
- – Get Ready
- – Know Thyself
- 1. – Mr. Love
- 2. – God Of Mercy
- 3. – Time Is Come
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- LP + Download Code PMG011LP£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD PMG011CD£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Lonnie Liston SmithExotic Mysteries (1978)CBS
Deep cosmic funk jazz vibrations, 1978
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
PowderAfrorganBorn Free
Killer afro-techno EP from the shadowy figure known as Powder! Another quality,off-kilter release on, Born Free!
- – Afrorgan
- – Random Ladder With 40
- – Fridhemsplan
- 1. – Afrorgan
- 2. – Random Ladder With 40
- 3. – Fridhemsplan
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- 12" BF22£6.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
O-W-LShady TreeShebazz
Late 70s roots version excursion from Dennis Bovell with a upbeat take on Burning Spear's "Resting Place" with superb dub version.
- – Shady Tree
- – Version
- 1. – Shady Tree
- 2. – Version
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- 7" none£6.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sidiku BuariAnokwar (Truth)Soundway
Two monster Ghanian boogie tracks reissued from an obscure 12" release from 1983! Features and edit by Hide And Smile!
- – Anokwar (Truth) (Hide And Smile Edit)
- – Music
- 1. – Anokwar (Truth) (Hide And Smile Edit)
- 2. – Music
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DJ Amir presents: Buena Musica Y CulturaBBE
One half of production duo Kon & Amir drops a compilation of obscure latin sounds from the vibrant scene in 60's & 70's New York. Features...
- Wayne Gorbea Y Su Conjunto Salsa – Paranoia
- Chino Y Su Conjunto Melao – Rogelio Tiene La Salsa
- Dax Pacem Orchestra – Bomba
- Johnny Sedes & His Orchestra – Mama Calunga
- LA Moderna Of New York – Picadillo
- The Orchestra Soledad – El Ritmo Soledad
- Joey Pastrana & His New Orchestra – El Pulpo
- Louie Colon & His Combo – Tembleque
- Mike Hernandez Y Su Sonora Casino – Asi-Asi Desarga
- Joey Aponte & His Orchestra – Vete De Aqui
- Cortijo Y Kako Y Sus Tambores – Yo No Bailo Con Juana
- – Fito Foster Salsa (part 1)
- – Fito Foster Salsa (part 2)
- Dax Pacem Orchestra – Oiga El Comentario
- 1. Wayne Gorbea Y Su Conjunto Salsa – Paranoia
- 2. Chino Y Su Conjunto Melao – Rogelio Tiene La Salsa
- 3. Dax Pacem Orchestra – Bomba
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- 2×LP BBE344CLP£21.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD BBE344CCD£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Strong SoulsSensual / Original Ground (Reissue)Black Market Records
Re-issue this Ray Funnye and Larry Heard co-produced classic from the early nineties. Comes with two extra unreleased mixes - classic, deep Chicago...
- – Sensual (Lets Work Mix)
- – Sensual (Whips & Chains Mix)
- – Original Ground (Original)
- – Original Ground (Alternate Mix)
- 1. – Sensual (Lets Work Mix)
- 2. – Sensual (Whips & Chains Mix)
- 3. – Original Ground (Original)
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- 12" BM021£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Space Echo: The Mystery Behind the Cosmic Sound of Cabo Verde Finally Revealed!Analog Africa
Analog Africa presents a compilation of dancefloor grooves from Cabo Verde, revealing the mystery behind the island's cosmic synth sound. Located 350 miles...
- Antonio Sanches – Pinta Manta
- Dionisio Maio – Dia Ja Manche
- Jose Casimiro – Morti Sta Bidjac
- Bana – Pontin & Pontin
- Fany Havest – That Day
- Pedrinho – Odio Sem Valor
- Quirino Do Canto – Mino Di Mama
- Tchiss Lopes – Mundo D'Margura
- Joao Cirilo – Po D'Terra
- Abel Lima – Corre Riba, Corre Baxo
- Os Apolos – Ilyne
- Americo Brito – Sintado Na Pracinha
- Elisio Vieira – Capchona
- Antonio Dos Santos – Djal Bai Si Camin
- Abel Lima – Stebo Cu Anabela
- 1. Antonio Sanches – Pinta Manta
- 2. Dionisio Maio – Dia Ja Manche
- 3. Jose Casimiro – Morti Sta Bidjac
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- 2×LP AALP080£31.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
FruitIf You Feel It, Say YeahAthens Of The North
Two massive Unreleased 12" disco bangers from the obscure florida band Fruit, cut loud and deep like a true disco 12" should be.
- – If You Feel It, Say Yeah (unreleased full version)
- – Say It
- 1. – If You Feel It, Say Yeah (unreleased full version)
- 2. – Say It
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- 12" ATH12002£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
WinsomeUntitledSugar Records
Killer roots / digi-dub from auspicious new London-based label, Sugar Records and promising producer, Winsome! Two untitled cuts straight...
- – Untitled
- – Untitled
- 1. – Untitled
- 2. – Untitled
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- 12" SUG001£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
SaltHung UpSoul Jazz Records
NEW LTD. 300 copies (2nd Press, yellow label)
Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
FACT mag. no....
- – Hung Up
- – I Can't Believe
- 1. – Hung Up
- 2. – I Can't Believe
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- 7" SJR297-7£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Vincent Montana, Jr.Goody Goody (1978)Atlantic
Killer Vincent Montana/Salsoul Orchestra offshoot group. Philly allstars in the house of Sigma Sound.
- – it looks like love
- 5. – it looks like love
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- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Original USA Vinyl VG+ /Sleeve VG+
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
RampCome Into Knowledge (1977)Verve
Rare Groove Holy Grail!
Produced by Roy Ayers with cult version of "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" plus rare-groove fave "Daylight"!!
Very highly...
- – The American Promise
- – I Just Love You
- – Give It
- – Everybody Loves The Sunshine
- – Come into Knowledge
- – Try, Try, Try
- – Daylight
- – Look into the Sky
- 1. – The American Promise
- 2. – I Just Love You
- 3. – Give It
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD 1744805 £7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Cloud OneAtmosphere Strut (New Disco Version - Remix - 1979)Queen Constance Records
Originally released in 1975, Atmosphere Strut became an instant underground hit, cementing what was to become the signature sound for Patrick Adams —...
- – Atmosphere Strut (New Disco Version - Remix - 1979) (Part 1)
- – Atmosphere Strut (New Disco Version - Remix - 1979) (Part 2)
- 1. – Atmosphere Strut (New Disco Version - Remix - 1979) (Part 1)
- 2. – Atmosphere Strut (New Disco Version - Remix - 1979) (Part 2)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" LP4646-12£16.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock