Celeste Not Your Muse

Two awesome uplifting duets from Mr Brown and Miss Collins - including nice cut of This Guys in Love. Unplayed original USA 45

We love this late-period JB. Still on it, funky disco mover!

James Brown, 72

Classic disco party tune. Shake it!

JB tells it like it is 74 - It's bad! Nobody wants to walk everybody wants to fly - You can't get a reservation

Spectral pop/R&B/electronic music experiments from the one and only James Blake!

Louis Vuitton Creative Director, Off-White Founder and DJ, Virgil Abloh, remixes Michael Kiwanuka’s ‘Solid Ground’. Earlier in 2020, Abloh selected ‘Solid Ground’ to introduce his Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2020 Paris Fashion Week Show, and has extended his appreciation of the track with the remix.

Original Nigerian vinyl. Killer.

Original Nigerian Vinyl VG+ (some surface marks plays fine) /Sleeve VG (bit of creasing, pen mark on front and labels)

+High-end Audio Desk Systeme Pro Machine Utrasonic cleaned+
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!

SEMINAL disco!

Nice French LP!

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UK soul sensation, Micheal Kiwanuka returns with his third studio album, 'KIWANUKA'. Similarly to his 'Love & Hate' album of 2016 this album has been blessed by the production alchemy of the one and only Danger Mouse. A future classic, make no mistake!

The heavyweight minister of funk doing his disco thang - original USA 45

KILLER Early 1973 album from the seminal latin-funk group. Includes "Fencewalk"!

Wicked boogie funk soul disco

Mercury award winner James Blake returns with his 4th studio album 'Assume Form'. The album features collaborations with Travis Scott, André 3000, Metro Boomin, Moses Sumney and Rosalía.

Free-wheeling, jazz improvisers Ill Considered open a new chapter with this album 'Liminal' Space, featuring Tamar Osborn, Sarathy Korwar, Theon Cross and more!

Capturing a moment of transformation for the group, Liminal Space not only features a new core line-up of Idris Rahman (saxophone), Liran Donin (bass) and Emre Ramazanoglu (drums), but also sees Ill Considered bounce their live-wire style off a range of collaborators such as Collocutor’s Tamar Osborn; Steam Down saxophonist Ahnanse; tuba player Theon Cross and percussionist Sarathy Korwar.

Cuba: Music and Revolution: Culture Clash in Havana: Experiments in Latin Music 1975-85 Vol. 2 is the new album compiled by Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker (Soul Jazz Records) that takes off in exactly the same vein as the much-acclaimed Vol. 1 - exploring the many styles that came out of Cuba in the 1970s as Latin and Salsa mixed with heavy doses of Jazz, Funk, and Disco to create some of the most dancefloor-friendly music every made!

The album comes as a heavyweight 3xLP and deluxe 2xCD set, complete with extensive sleeve notes, and is jam-packed with heavy bass lines, synth and Wah-Wah guitar funk combined with the heavyweight percussion, powerful brass lines and the all-encompassing Latin rhythms of Cuban music known throughout the world.

Much of the music on this album is featured in the deluxe large format book ‘Cuba: Music and Revolution: Original Cover Art of Cuban Music: Record Sleeve Designs of Revolutionary Cuba 1959-90’, released by Soul Jazz Books and also compiled by Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker (Soul Jazz Records), featuring the music and record designs of Cuba, made in the 30-year period following the Cuban Revolution.

The music on this new album features a host of rarities from legendary Cuban artists such as Los Van Van, alongside Grupo De Experimentación, Farah Maria, Ricardo Eddy Martinez, Juan Pablo Torres, Grupo Sintesis and Orquesta Riverside, most of whose names remain largely unknown outside of Cuba but have long been favourite club tracks and secret-weapons in Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker's record boxes!

The music on this album reflects the most cutting-edge of Cuban groups that were recording in Cuba in the 1970s and 1980s – all searching for a new Cuban identity and new musical forms reflecting both the Afro-Cuban cultural heritage of a nation that gave birth to Latin music - and its new position as a socialist state. Most of the music featured on this album have never been heard outside of Cuba.

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Both Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker have been involved in Cuban music for more than two decades – Gilles Peterson with his many Havana Cultura projects for his Brownswood label and Stuart Baker with a number of Soul Jazz Records albums recorded in Cuba. This Soul Jazz Records album is released in conjunction with Egrem, the Cuban state record company, and has been put together after the many crate-digging trips that both compilers have made on the streets of Havana and beyond in Cuba stretching over a 20-year period, searching out rare and elusive original Cuban vinyl records.

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REVIEWS of CUBA: Music and Revolution vol. 1:

"We already have a strong contender for 'compilation of the year'. Put together by devout crate-diggers and Cuban music enthusiasts Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker (founder of Soul Jazz Records)" JUNO

"It's abundantly clear that these compilers are at the very top of their game. Everything here was previously unheard outside of Cuba, making this a feast for the curious" Vinyl District

"Priceless comp that goes far beyond Buena Vista!" UNCUT

Theon Cross' album 'Intra-I' finds the gifted tuba player and composer creating a sound system powered by breath.

This unique record is an uplifting celebration of Black music that, thanks to Cross' pioneering approach, helps to redefine the sonic possibilities of the tuba. Reflecting his own heritage, the young virtuoso melds jazz with dub, hip-hop, soca, grime and other sounds connected to the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Additionally, the record - which features Remi Graves, Shumba Maasai, Afronaut Zu, Ahnansé, Consensus and Oren Marshall - is Cross' first music to include collaborations with guest vocalists, adding a further new dimension.

It's hard to go wrong with Fela Kuti's work from the 1970s, and LIVE!, which features the Afrobeat innovator backed by his powerhouse band Africa '70 and ex-Cream drummer Ginger Baker, is no exception.

This Anniversary edition features a newly unearthed second drum solo from Tony Allen and Ginger Baker, taken from Afrika 70’s performance at the 1978 Berlin Jazz Festival. Part I has never appeared on vinyl and this second part has never been heard - until now.

UNBELIEVABLY HEAVY ALBUM!! Wayne Shorter, Dom Um Romao, Joe Zawinul, Miroslav Vituous

For any of you who don't know this album, it is one of the heaviest fusion albums EVER - mixing jazz, funk and what sounds like jungle (20 years before it existed!). Wicked!

Check the audio if you don't believe us - it's a MONSTER!

Highly-anticipated album from Polish quartet Bloto via the unstoppable Astigmatic Records! The band combine heavy, instrumental hip-hop/rap inspired drums with insane, improvised jazz licks to create a sound that's totally on point. Absolutely incredible release and one not to miss!

Great unreleased selection of dubplates from King Culture, selected by Twitter Box for this limited press of 250 only. Featuring Jackie Mittoo, Augustus Pablo, Rod Taylor, Zen Bow, Mr Dallas & King Culture. On limited 250 Purple vinyl

More rare roots dubplate action from King Culture as selected by Tweeter Box, Volume 4 on limited press Picture Disc featuring Barry Brown, Rod Taylor, Everett Cooper, Stamma Rank & King Culture.

Essential 70s soul album repressed on 180 gram audiophile vinyl. Limited edition of 1500 copies on clear vinyl.

50th Anniversary Edition of this classic album. Audiophile 180 gram clear vinyl. Edition of 1500 copies. Gatefold Sleeve

'Breezy' by Ruby & the Mudflaps features a collection of studio cuts alongside a number of live recordings from the 1970s. These raw recordings capture the magical Haight-Ashbury west coast vibes with a crossover of soul and hippy chic.

Killer reggae/cumbia hybrid version of Bob Marley's classic 'Soul Rebel'!

Wicked, breezy, mid-70s, soulful funk tune issued via Cordial Recordings!

Monster, funky brass band version of Inner City's house classic 'Good Life' backed with a version of Aaliyah's 'Try Again'!

'It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' features some of the most iconic tracks in pop culture, including the instantly recognizable “Linus and Lucy,” as well as the languid, lyrical “Great Pumpkin Waltz.” The music was recorded on October 4, 1966 at Desilu’s Gower Street Studio in Hollywood, California by Guaraldi (piano) and his longtime friends and trio sidemen — bassist Monty Budwig and drummer Colin Bailey — joined by Emanuel Klein (trumpet), John Gray (guitar) and Ronald Lang (woodwinds). The entire scoring process was overseen by composer, arranger and conductor John Scott Trotter, well known for a three-decade run as Bing Crosby’s music director and close friend.

Limited 45 issue of Cut Chemist’s remix of 'The Number Song' backed with 'Endtroducing: Drums, Drops & Scratche' created by DJ Shadow to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the album.

Vocal and Instrumental cuts back-to-back for the first time - essential classics!

Killer double sided 1968 recordings from Lee Perry!! solo 7" taken from "People Funny Boy" boxset from a few years ago. Limited stock..

Disco Hamam with their seventh, crucial instalment of the 'Disco Hamam' series! Turkish and Middle Eastern disco edits, expertly adjusted by the likes of Rune Lindbaek, Tushen Rai, Paralel Disko and Afacan Sound System!

Two 60s Northern Soul floor-fillers back to back!

It's another essential Hamam House scubdown! Twisted new wave, EBM and proto-house adjustments from Afacan Sound System and Jacques Renault!

Rare early 80s roots instrumentals from late High Times Guitar Player, Fazal Prendergast. Dug out from the vaults from the careful Hornin' Sounds label, eight deep roots cuts featuring The High Times players featuring Lead & Rhythm Guitar : Fazal Prendergast Drums : Basil 'Benbow' Creary Bass : Christopher Meredith Keyboards : Tony Asher & Augustus Pablo Percussions : Harry 'T' Powell

Recorded @ Channel One & Aquarius Studios, Kington, JA, 1982 Mixed @ King Tubby's Studio by Scientist. VERY LIMITED COPIES! No repress with Hornin’ Sounds releases..

Killer double sided 1968 recordings from Lee Perry!! solo 7" taken from "People Funny Boy" boxset from a few years ago. Limited stock..

Two Jackie Wilson Classics back-to-back for the first time on 45 - essential!