Dave and Ansel Collins Double Barrel (1971)

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Second part of MOV's Trojan compilation series, which celebrates the best works from the legendary reggae label Trojan Records. It was compiled by Laurence Cane-Honeysett, who also wrote the linernotes. Some of Trojan’s finest are featured on this compilation; as there are The Gladiators, The Melodians, The Gladiators, Ken Boothe a.o. 750 individually numbered copies on orange vinyl. The package also includes an exclusive Trojan / Music On Vinyl coaster.

Christine McVie's eponymous 1970 debut solo album featuring Fleetwood Mac members Danny Kirwan & John McVie. Limited edition of 2000 numbered copies on white 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

This record is so heavy! An absolute bomb! 'Inside Out' is an AWESOME tune! - one of the heaviest bass lines of all-time, super tough Fender Rhodes keys and vocalist Steve Clisby sounds more like Gil Scott-Heron than well Gil Scott-Heron!

'Golden Ring' is like Jon Lucien meets Terry Callier before dropping in and out of wild jazz dance sections. 'Stuck on You' is an UNBELIEVABLY uplifting soulful tune!

This album is one of the most in-demand rare groove releases ever from a group that most people have never heard of.

Pre-order special limited edition GOLD coloured vinyl

Classic roots album recorded at Joe Gibbs 1979, engineered by the legendary Errol ET Thompson

KILLER rare funk and soul reggae LP from 1975 - covers of Kool and the Gang's FUNKY STUFF, Betty Wright's seminal 'I LIVE THE WAY YOU LOVE' + loads more. 100% ESSENTIAL REGGAE FUNK!

'Manhattan Research Inc.' contains 69 tracks recorded from 1956 to 1969 - over two hours’ worth of Scott’s ground-breaking electronic work in adult dimensions. Forays into abstract musique concrete are heard alongside film soundtrack collaborations with a young pre-Muppet Jim Henson, and "pan-galactic sonics seemingly beamed down from hovering UFOs." In addition, 'Manhattan Research Inc.' presents some of the first TV and radio commercials to feature electronic music. 'Manhattan Research Inc.' also features many of Scott’s instrumental inventions.

Scott recorded Soothing Sounds for Baby in 1963 using electronic devices such as the Ondioline, homemade rhythm and tone generators, and tape echo. This series of “aural toys” was designed for babies in three age groups (1-6 months, 6-12 months, and 12-18 months). The simple rhythms and melodies were intended to be pleasantly stimulating, while providing a quieting atmosphere of relaxation, warmth, and contentment.

Heavy French Jazz/Rock monsters - killer collection of 70 prog/jazz rock band Magma

Double album turquoise vinyl showcasing modern soul classics from Pat Lundy, Brother To Brother, The Moments, First Class and more!

Includes hits such as "The Letter," "Neon Rainbow," "Happy Times," "Cry Like A Baby" and many more.

Originally released in 1968 on Treasure Isle and featuring Rocksteady nuggets such as "Ba Ba Boom Time", "Queen Majesty", "Down On Bond Street" and many more!

Tough tough Headhunters-stylee fusion. Moody! Original sound track from the 1974 film 'Death Wish', written by Herbie Hancock.

The first of a series of classic albums from the legendary Trojan catalogue that will see issue throughout the year, the erroneously titled 'Duke Reid Rock's Steady' was originally released by Island Records to promote their new Trojan label, an imprint launched to specifically showcase the productions of legendary Treasure Isle Records boss, Arthur 'Duke' Reid.

180 gram audiophile vinyl

Trojan's first release!

2 LP set contains the original score by Theodore Shapiro and the soundtrack featuring Tweedy, Bob Dylan, the National, and Jefferson Airplane.

Classic thrash metal, originally released in 1990. Pressed on red vinyl.

Morwell Unlimited aka The Morwells was a reggae group formed in 1973 by Maurice 'Blacka' Wellington. After releasing some successful singles in both Jamaica and the United Kingdom they recorded new songs for their 1980 album A1 Dub.

180 gram audiophile vinyl

Mono recording

Limited edition of 750 copies on orange colored vinyl

One trio that not only succeeded, but blossomed following the onset of reggae, is the Pioneers, who in 1969 became one of the first Jamaican acts to achieve international success with their UK hit, 'Long Shot Kick The Bucket'.

The success of the single was swiftly followed by what became one of Trojan's biggest selling long players of all time, the aptly titled 'Long Shot'.

Released in the UK by Trojan Records in 1973, the album established the I Roy as one of reggae music's most accomplished and original music innovators, whose erudite and eloquent style would in time revolutionise the art of toasting.

Originally called Social Justice, Downset's music blends hip hop, funk, hardcore punk and heavy metal with socially aware lyrics.

Reissue on high quality 180g vinyl, the fourth studio album includes one of the earliest shots fired (in the title track) in the soon-to-be epic Jay-Z/Nas feud!

Recorded live at Carnegie Hall, NYC, on a cold March night in 1974, this is where Miles became straight-up sinister. 

Classic album with "El Condor Pasa", "Cecilia" and, of course, "Bridge Over Troubled Water"

Oh How Life Is, the debut album by singer songwriter Macy Gray released back in 1999. With the hit single "I Try" and a contemporary mix of Hip Hop minded Soul, Gray has been a force to be reckoned with ever since.

This first YMO album, released in 1978 in Japan, that shook the world with their 'Synthpop'. Includes a 4 page booklet. 

Vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater's 2015 album is a vibrant jazz showcase that pays homage to the history of New Orleans and marks the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

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Soul Jazz Records new Studio One release Rocksteady Got Soul is a collection of uplifting and superb rocksteady and soulful reggae from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Studio One is the number one label in the history of reggae and he album features - as ever with Studio One - an impeccable and unbeatable line-up of reggae superstars all soaring at the height of their creative powers. Alton Ellis, John Holt, The Heptones, Jackie Mittoo, The Ethiopians, Lee Perry and more.

The album is a mix of classic tunes and rhythms alongside super-rarities that were released in a dazzlingly complex web of Studio One labels and issues, deftly navigated with new sleevenotes from author and Studio One authority Rob Chapman. But enough with the chatter, just spin the platter - these tunes rule the town, hands down!

This Soul Jazz/Studio One album is released as deluxe gatefold double-vinyl + house inners + download code. Also as jewel case CD housed in card slipcase. Both formats come with full sleeve notes/discography and exclusive photography. (The album is also available digitally on day of release onwards)

KILLER rare funk and soul reggae LP from 1975 - covers of Kool and the Gang's FUNKY STUFF, Betty Wright's seminal 'I LIVE THE WAY YOU LOVE' + loads more. 100% ESSENTIAL REGGAE FUNK!

Prince Far I was a Jamaican reggae DJ, producer and a well-known member of the Rastafarian movement. Known for his distinctive voice. Far frequently used his music to criticise the Jamaican government. On his ninth album Jamaican Heroes, he collaborated with musicians like Roots Radics and The Flying Lizards. The album was mixed by Anthony “Crucial Bunny” Graham at Studio One in Jamaica. Each song has something special, and revolves around topics that were close to Prince Far‘s heart. That makes this record a must have for everyone who is interested in reggae music and Rastafarian culture.

Classic roots album recorded at Joe Gibbs 1979, engineered by the legendary Errol ET Thompson

‘Conquering Lion’ stands as one of the few truly essential albums of the roots era. As devotional as anything by Burning Spear, as polemical as Bob Marley, and as militant as the Mighty Diamonds, the album also communicates a haunting spiritual quality that is uniquely its own. Amazingly, for such a coherent work, the tracks were recorded over a period of at least four years, yet come together to present a single coherent vision. The album was first issued in Jamaica by Micron, and in the UK with a different tracklisting as ‘Ram-A-Dam’ on the Lucky label in 1976. Here the album is presented for the first time in expanded form, together with its dub counterpart. Vivian ‘Yabby You’ Jackson is often portrayed as a strange, otherworldly figure. Yet his life was filled with two opposing forces, the spiritual and the earthly. Even as Yabby was yearning for a higher plane of existence, he was scratching out a difficult living in the ghetto. Whilst warning of sinful secular behaviour, he was working at the race track taking bets. As well as creating some of the most powerful and heartfelt music to come out of Jamaica, Yabby was busy cutting deals with studios and musicians, and hustling round the record shops to sell his products. And these contradictions seem to have fuelled some of his best music, pushing him into places that other artists shied away from.

* CD Bonus Tracks

Payoh SoulRebel killer vocal cut over 1969 Uniques riddim "Too Proud To Beg" with nice dubwise on the flip. Only 200 pressed..don't delay for a one away.

A 'holy grail' for reggae collectors with this 12 Tribes Of Israel Band 7" originally released in 1978 on their Orthodox label in very small quantities. Hypnotic roots/ska-ish instrumental with killer dub on the flip..don't let this go.

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Soul Jazz Records new ‘Two Synths, A Guitar (and) A Drum Machine’ is a new collection of current D-I-Y post-punk bands shaped by the mutant sounds of no wave, punk funk and New York Noise bands from the late 70s and early 80s that collided with the world of underground dance music found at the Paradise Garage, Mudd Club in New York City (ESG, Arthur Russell, Bush Tetras, Talking Heads, Suicide, Liquid Liquid).

Other influences cited here include Manchester and Sheffield’s industrial post-punk sounds of the 1980s (Joy Division, Cabaret Voltaire, Gang of Four) as well as the 1970s German electronic experimentalism of Cluster, Neu!, Harmonia and Can.

Featured artists from around the globe include Los Angeles D-I-Y band Automatic, New Fries from Toronto, artist/music collaborators Toresch from Germany, Susumu Makai from Japan/UK, Vex Ruffin from the Phillipines/California and Madmadmad, Gramme, Tom of England and other UK groups

That all the bands featured here manage to make distinctive contemporary music out of these 80s roots is testament to the wide range of other musics that are seamlessly absorbed into a modern melting pot of sound – hip-hop, the electronic European avant-garde, rave culture, and more.

The double vinyl comes in two editions:

1) Limited edition indies EXCLUSIVE heavyweight green double vinyl housed in bespoke individual inner sleeves with its own free pull-out fanzine on the groups featured.

2) Limited edition heavyweight black double vinyl housed in bespoke individual inner sleeves with its own free pull-out fanzine on the groups featured.

The album is also available as a CD and digital release

'Alfa Mist is one of the driving forces behind a young and vibrant scene of UK musicians, who've taken on jazz as their musical narrative. The producer, self-taught pianist and rapper takes us on a deep and meditative trip back to his beat-making past on the streets of East London, through the depth and musicality he discovered composing and playing jazz'.

Linval Thompson is one of the most notable voices and producers of the dub world and now he proudly serves up a set full of his own classic creations that touch on definitive roots sounds across 12 red hot tracks. All the greats feature from their heyday in the 70s and 80s, with Linval appearing next to giants like Horace Silver, Freddie McKay, Junior Delgado, Cedric Myton and more. Linval produced all of these classics himself which includes two previously unreleased songs by Horace Andy and U Brown

SUPER- RARE deep jazz - First time in print for nearly 50 years! This is super laid back fender rhodes deepness - another essential Black Jazz rarity finally on vinyl!

Classic Black Jazz 1973 album release from keyboard player and producer, Gene Russell! Check the funky jazz cut 'Get Down' (what a bassline!) and an insane Fender Rhodes version of Coltrane's 'My Favorite Things'!

Two great 1974 / 1970 recordings from boss Jamaican vocal groups The Pioneers & The Viceroys back to back double header. Originally released on Attack and Bullet in the U.K.

Classic album from Gregory Isaacs originally released in 1981 on Alvin "GG" Ranglin's label. 10 tracks pure laid back roots featuring "Border" "Village Of The Under Priviledge" "Tumbling Tears" and many more.

INSANE and awesome record from one of the first and finest San Francisco punk bands ever! Originally released in 1978 on Chris D's own Upsetter Records. Bespoke reproduction with open out double-sided 4 page sleeve. Out of print for 30 yrs! Four tracks of raw energy for ten quid - or u can buy the original for a few £100! The bomb!

top roots track with wicked dub on the flip!clean pressings

RAMZi returns with another killer genre-crossing album of fuzzy, tropical infused drone / new age / 4th world club experiments for her regular label, FATi Records.

**SOTU EXCLUSIVE!** VERY LIMITED - EXCLUSIVE TO SOUNDS OF THE UNIVERSE!

Two of the key tracks from Femi Kuti and Made Kuti's 'Legacy +' album - only available here online and instore! Available 2 weeks after the album

Tough tough Headhunters-stylee fusion. Moody! Original sound track from the 1974 film 'Death Wish', written by Herbie Hancock.

Seminal punk from Akron, Ohio. Two KILLER tracks of early raw punk from the rubber city packaged in miniature 7" replica of the Bizarros/Rubber City Rebels original shared release. Awesome and heavy!

Two monumental full-side tracks from a pair of late 70s Orchestre Poly-Rythmo albums! Originally released in 1977, the title track is an infectious Afro-Latin workout that is interwoven with driving horn stabs by master trumpet player Tidiani Kone. 'Mede Ma Gnin Messe' is taken from the 1978 release 'Special 30 Novembre', and this time Poly-Rythmo wore their Afro-funk hat to deliver almost sixteen minutes of dancefloor fire.

Superb compilation via Dekmantel that focuses on the shifting sound of Italo disco throughout the 80s. Eleven tracks from 1983 to 1989 featuring the more soulful disco of Louise Freeman's 'Mirage'; synth-pop of Mark's 'Dreamland'; electro-rap of Loukas Thanos' 'Jazzburger', boogie from Tom Hooker on 'Talk With Your Body'; proto-house from the legendary International Music System and more!

Lonnie Liston Smith on Doctor Jazz, the label that Bob Thiele started after he closed the Flying Dutchman label. Original vinyl USA

Wicked deep roots from Spain, was first issued on a 100 only 7" white label press, but now pressed up by Camden's finest Tuff Scout label. Features a sample of Sugar Minott in the riddim, check dub on the flip.

Mikey Dread was a Jamaican singer who played an important role in the popularization of the reggae during the 1970s. His second album,Dread at the Controls, was released in 1979 and can be seen as a crucial album in the reggae world.

Frederiksberg Records reissue the self- titled debut of 1970s South African jazz ensemble Roots. Blending jazz and funk with signature South African motifs, Roots was led by the master saxophonist and living repository of the story of jazz in South Africa, Barney Rachabane.