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MoodymannBlack MahoganiPeacefrog
MoodymannBlack Mahogani IIPeacefrog
Alfa MistRouletteSekito
Sven WunderDaybreakPiano Piano Records
Chet BakerFive From '65: The Quintet Summer SessionsNew Land
Telepathic Fish: Trawling The Early 90s Ambient UndergroundVarious ArtistsFundamental Frequencies
Jackie MittooReggae MagicSoul Jazz Records
The Sabres Of ParadiseSabresonic (Remastered)Warp Records
Constantine WeirContradictionItez
SAULT10Forever Living Originals
Lady Blackbird vs Crooked ManCrooked Spirituals (SOTU UPFRONT EXCLUSIVE)Foundation
Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
Captain SkyMoonchildPast Due Records
Donald ByrdStepping Into Tomorrow (1975)Blue Note
HAWKSMOORAn Aesthetic - Experiments In TapeLunar Module
Valentina Magaletti & YPYKansai BruisesAD93
The Circling SunOrbitsSoundway
Barry Issac1000lbs Calli HerbsReggae On Top
Leroi ConroyA Tiger's TaleColemine Records
The Dudley Moore TrioAmalgam / ChimesTrunk
Barry IssacGhetto LifeReggae On Top
The WeekndHurry Up Tomorrow (Original Motion Picture Score)Island
Anthony HobsonMillenniumMusic De Wolfe
Nubiyan TwistNT SoundsystemStrut
Ken Boothe & Jah WobbleOld Fashioned WaysCleopatra
Vernon Maytone & Kinky Lab All StarsRough Time / Pick & ChooseRudimentario
MillsartSpace Outside SpaceAxis
G Version IIISummer Night Blues E.P.Riddim Chango
Barry IssacToo Much WarReggae On Top
Mark RonsonUptown SpecialSony
Mark RonsonVersionSony
LasaiGuide Over UsBunna Music
Lee PerryPresents Confusion: The Jamaican Upsetter Singles 1971Doctor Bird
El IndioSweet Reggae Roots Music / Sweet Dub MusicNew Exodus
Quench AidWish I Had A MomSuper Blast
- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
- Clea Bradford – My Love's A Monster
- Clea Bradford – Summertime
Includes the killer version of "Summertime" and the massive soul r'n'b tune My Love's A Monster. Super-rare Cadet/Chess album from vocalist Clea Bradford!
Clea Bradford...Now (1964)Mainstream
Early, pre-Chess outing for monster vocalist Clea Bradford, with big orchestral studio orchestra and band recorded in New York, 1964.
ORIGINAL USA ISSUE
- – all around the world
- 6. – all around the world
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- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
Essential psychedelic soul/rock Rotary Connection album featuring the legendary "I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun", "Love Has Fallen On Me" and more! ...
- – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- 3. – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
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- Reissue LP HIQLP 156£24.00Expected 25 JulPreorder
The Soulful StringsGroovin' With The Soulful Strings (1967)Cadet
Includes the seminal 'Burning Spear'. Classic Chicago Chess deepness produced by the great Richard Evans in 1967.
- – Burning Spear
- 1. – Burning Spear
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- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Gene AmmonsEarly VisionsCadet
- Original LP 2CA 60038-1£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, lower spine taped, cutoutIn stockAdd to Bag
Dorothy AshbyAfro-Harping (1968) NEW EXPANDED DELUXE EDITIONCadet
Definitive deep funky album from harpist Dorothy Ashby. Excellent late 60's soulful jazz harp recorded for Chess with arrangements by Richard Evans and...
- – Soul Vibrations
- – Games
- – Action Line
- – Lonely Girl
- – Life Has Its Trials
- – Afro-Harping
- – Little Sunflower
- – Theme From Valley Of The Dolls
- – Come Live With Me
- – The Look Of Love
- 1. – Soul Vibrations
- 2. – Games
- 3. – Action Line
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- 2×LP 5399759£36.99Deluxe EditionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 5399757£13.99Deluxe EditionIn stockAdd to Bag
The Ramsey Lewis TrioAnother Voyage (1969)Cadet
Amazing, super-funky album supervised by Charles Stepney with the classic trio line-up of bassist Cleveland Eaton and EWF's Maurice White on drums! Includes...
- – If You've Got It, Flaunt It (Part 1)
- – Do What You Wanna
- – Bold And Black
- – Uhuru
- 1. – If You've Got It, Flaunt It (Part 1)
- 4. – Do What You Wanna
- 6. – Bold And Black
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- New LP CADT827£18.00In stockAdd to Bag
Etta JamesSecurity / I'm Gonna Take What He's GotCadet
Boom tune recorded at Fame Studios, produced by Rick Hall
- Original 7" 5594£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-owned UK black label Chess/Cadet 45In stockAdd to Bag
James MoodyJames MoodyCadet
- Original LP CA-648£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl in great condition (GRT reissue copy)In stockAdd to Bag
Soulful StringsIn Concert (1969)Cadet
Live recording in Chicago arranged and conducted by Richard Evans!
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The Greig McRitchie BandFighting BackCadet
- Original LP LP 4058£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-Of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The DellsThe Dells Sing Dionne Warwicke's Greatest Hits (1972)Cadet
Produced by Charles Stepney on Cadet with Phil Upchurch and members of The Pharoahs on backing...what higher recommendation do you need?!
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The Ramsey Lewis Trio Hang On Ramsey! (1965)Cadet
Ramsey, Eldee Young and Red Holt in the zone on this mid-sixties Cadet album.
- Original LP£8.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinyl
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The DellsI Want My MommaCadet
Funky Dells!
- – I Want My Momma
- 1. – I Want My Momma
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- Original 7"£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Ramsey LewisMaiden Voyage (1968)Cadet
This is one of Ramsey Lewis's finest albums! Recorded at Chess in 1968, it is the arrangements and experimentation of the legendary producer Charles Stepney...
- – Maiden Voyage
- – Les Fleur
- – Eternal Journey
- 1. – Maiden Voyage
- 7. – Les Fleur
- 12. – Eternal Journey
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, minor surface marksIn stockAdd to Bag
Shades Of BrownHo Hum World / Little Girl (1969)Cadet
Charles Stepney production
- – Ho Hum World
- 1. – Ho Hum World
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- Original 7" 5657£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Soulful StringsAnother Exposure (1968)Cadet
Killer Charles Stepney and Richard Evans of the deep, deep orchestral house band at Chess studios, 1968. On fire - check out 'Soul Message'.
- – Soul Message
- 6. – Soul Message
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- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Ramsey LewisBack To The Roots (1971)Cadet
Ramsey Lewis trio get back to their roots on this 1971 album for Chess/Cadet.
- LP CADT60001£18.00In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl
Original = Original USA pressing gatefold LP (some damage to the die cut)In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsHallways Of My Mind (1969)Cadet
Quality soul! Arranged by the great Charles Stepney, Chess Records (1969)
- – Hallways Of My Mind
- 1. – Hallways Of My Mind
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- Original 7"£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Unplayed USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Terry CallierWhat Color Is Love (1973)Cadet
Definitive collaboration between Terry Callier and Charles Stepney for Cadet. Features "Dancing Girl" and "You Goin Miss Your Candyman"
- LP (180 gram) MOVLP1465£26.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD 1782974£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Eddie FisherEddie Fisher & The Next One Hundred Years (1970)Cadet
Tripped out guitar funk, released on Chess, 1970 but recorded in St Louis under the direction of the great Oliver Sain.
- – jeremiah pucket
- – either or
- 1. – jeremiah pucket
- 3. – either or
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- Reissue LP CADT848£18.00In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Can't Do EnoughCadet
Soulful harmonic slow tune
- Original 7"£6.99Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Gene HarrisYesterday, Today & Tomorrow (1973)Blue Note
Rare Wicked funky jazz on Blue Note double vinyl
- – Monk's Tune
- 11. – Monk's Tune
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- Original 2×LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal blue label liberty Blue Note. Double gatefold album, sleeve wear/stainingSold out Notify me when in stock
Lonnie Liston SmithThe Best Of Lonnie Liston SmithRCA
- Original LP AFL1-2897£7.00Vinyl condition: VG-Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA Vinyl, VINYL VG- pops etc CHEAPSold out Notify me when in stock
Yusef LateefDexterityUpFront Records (3)
- Original LP UPF-183, SLT-01491, SLT-04192£15.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG-Original Pre-Owned USA Vinyl, stain on frontSold out Notify me when in stock
Cleveland WatkissGreen Chimneys (1989)Urban (2)
- Original LP 839 722-1£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned UK vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Leon ThomasFull CircleFlying Dutchman
Fantasic deep vocal jazz! Includes "Balance Of Life" and "It's My Life I'm Fighting For"
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VGOriginal Pre-Owned USA Vinyl VG ONLYSold out Notify me when in stock
- Reissue LP FLYD10167£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD CDBGPM295£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Herbie MannBongo Conga & FluteVSP
- Original LP VSP-8£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Fania All StarsLatin Soul RockFania
Heavy, heavy, heavy latin funk and jazz!!!! This is a serious album. "Smoke", "There You Go", "Mama Guela", "Viva Tirado" , "Soul Makossa" are as good...
- – Viva Tirado
- – Chanchulio
- – Smoke
- – There You Go
- – Mama Guela
- – El Raton
- – Soul Makossa
- – Congo Bongo
- 1. – Viva Tirado
- 2. – Chanchulio
- 3. – Smoke
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Venezuelan VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
- LP£36.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Billy Cobham's Glass MenagerieBilly Cobham's Glass Menagerie Smokin' (1987)WEA
- Original LP OLW-430£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Nat King ColeSings His FavouritesWorld Record Club
- Original LP TP 82£8.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Orig = Original UK vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Mel TorméThe Velvet FogVocalion (2)
- Original LP VL 73905£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Sold out Notify me when in stock
Bobbi HumphreyFancy Dancer (1975)Blue Note
Classic jazz funk album produced by the awesome Mizell Brothers which includes the ESSENTIAL track 'Uno Esta'!
- – Uno Esta
- 1. – Uno Esta
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP 3596803£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD 5223762£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Orig USA pressing vinyl, cutout bottom left, in orig shrink, light marks plays greatSold out Notify me when in stock
Sounds Of The Universe Tote Bags - Red, Blue, Orange or LilacSounds Of The Universe / Soul Jazz Records
You'll never need a plastic bag again or any bag for that matter!!! So many of our lovely customers wanted to have a more permanent Sounds Of The Universe...
- Tote Bag £5.00In stockAdd to Bag
Della ReeseOne More Time! Recorded Live At The Playboy ClubABC Records
- Original LP ABCS-589£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Wes MontgomeryThe Best Of Wes Montgomery Vol. 2Verve Records
- Original LP V6-8757£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
JujuLive At The East 1973Now-Again Records
First in the series of reissues focusing on the legendary Black Fire catalogue via Now-Again! This previously unreleased live session performed by Juju...
- LP NA5178-LP£26.00Thick, tip-on sleeve. Includes a deluxe booklet with extensive notesIn stockAdd to Bag
Eddie HarrisThe Electrifying Eddie Harris (1968)Atlantic
Classic, classic soul jazz latin tinged groovy album featuring 2 killers "Listen Here' and "Sham Time".
- – Listen Here
- – Sham Time
- 2. – Listen Here
- 4. – Sham Time
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
The ProphetsKing Tubby's Prophecies Of DubPressure Sounds
Since it first appeared in 1976, King Tubby's dub-wise reworking of tracks by Yabby You's Prophets project has become a sought after item amongst reggae...
- – Fair Lady
- – Babylon Red
- – South West Block
- – Tear Gas In Waterhouse
- – Traditin Skank
- – Earth Fear
- – Black Out
- – Serious Rebellion
- – Gun Man From Waterhouse
- – Bad Man Skank
- – Passing Through
- – Was Alive
- – Ten To One Version *CD bonus
- – Words Dub *CD bonus Track
- – Man To Man Version *CD Bonus
- – A Living Version * CD bonus Track
- 1. – Fair Lady
- 2. – Babylon Red
- 3. – South West Block
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- LP PSLP105£23.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD PSCD105£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Josh White, Jr.One Step Further (1968)United Artists Records
Groovy 60s lounge jazz vocals
- – I've Gotta Be Me
- – This Room
- 7. – I've Gotta Be Me
- 12. – This Room
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- Original LP UAS 6703£18.00Vinyl condition: NM-Sleeve condition: NM-Original = Original USA Vinyl
mint unsealed opened once unplayedSold out Notify me when in stock
Wes MontgomeryBumpin' (1965)Verve Records (1965)
Arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky. Produced by Creed Taylor for Verve Records. Proto- Soul Jazz from master guitarist Wes Montgomery.
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal USA Vinyl gatefold, spine/sleevewearSold out Notify me when in stock
John BishopBishop's Whirl (1968)Tangerine Records
Funky guitar
- Original LP TRCS-1508£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA Vinyl
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Quincy JonesGula Matari (1970)A&M
Produced by Creed Taylor and featuring a host of top names and backing voices. Includes "Walkin" and the atmospheric "Gula Matari"!
- – gula matari
- 2. – gula matari
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal Pre-Owned USA vinyl, spines taped
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Mongo SantamariaEl Pussy Cat (1965)Columbia
KILLER latin jazz. Includes the original El Pussy Cat - as covered by The Skatalites! Bomb tune!
- – El Pussy Cat
- 1. – El Pussy Cat
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- Original LP£35.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Horace SilverThe Trio SidesBlue Note
- Original 2×LP BN-LA474-H2£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Out of Print Pre-Owned USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Billy ButterfieldThe New Dance Sound Of (1968)Joy Records (10)
Stomping soul rnb groovy 60s innitOriginal = Original USA Vinyl VG+ /Sleeve VG
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- – Big Noise From Winnetka
- 1. – Big Noise From Winnetka
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- Original LP JLS 5003£18.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Sonny StittBlows The BluesVerve Records
- Original LP MG V-8374£15.00Vinyl condition: VG-Sleeve condition: VG-Original Pre-Owned USA Vinyl, VG- ONLY AUDIBLE MARKSSold out Notify me when in stock