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Voguing: Voguing and the House Ballroom Scene of New York City 1989-92Photographs and interviews by Chantal Regnault, Introduction by Tim LawrenceSoul Jazz Books
Beau WanzerBeau WanzerL.I.E.S.
Desi RootsChangingHawkeye
Desi RootsGo Deh RightHawkeye
Desi RootsHe Aint ComingHawkeye
Desi RootsNature BoyHawkeye
Desi RootsWeedfieldsHawkeye
David SylvianDead Bees on a Cake (Expanded Edition)UMC
Yan TreggerDucks & DrakesBBE
Kikagaku MoyoKikagaku MoyoGuruguru Brain
Kikagaku MoyoMasana TemplesGuruguru Brain
Lee PerrySuper Ape Returns To ConquerEcho Beach
Switched-On EugeneVarious ArtistsNumero
How to Dress WellThe AnteroomDomino
Disco LadiesThree's Company...Everland
Sam WilkesWILKESLeaving Records
Johnnie TaylorAin't That Lovin' You / Blues In The NightSoul Brother Records
MadonnaAngel (1985)Sire
Antilles Mechant Bateau: Deep Biguines & Gwo Ka From 60s French West IndiesVariousBorn Bad Records
Mary Lou WilliamsBlack Christ Of The AndesDown At Dawn
Andy RantzenBlue Hour Vol IIKen Oath Records
Neneh CherryBroken PoliticsSmalltown Supersound
AdmiralCash On The LineWandering Eye
ClaudeFuture EPLa Freund Recordings
Gilles Peterson & Brownswood Recordings present: Future Bubblers 2.0Various ArtistsBrownswood Recordings / Future Bubblers
Sylvia StriplinGive Me Your LoveExpansion Records
John CarpenterHalloween (2018)Sacred Bones
Esther PhillipsHome Is Where the Hatred Is / I've Never Found a ManKudu
Shida ShahabiHomes130701 / Fat Cat
R. Dean TaylorI Think, Therefore I Am (1970)Rare Earth
Omar S feat. Simon BlackI'll Do It AgainFXHE
The ExpansionsMosaicAlbert's Favourites
EnergizePiece of Class / Star of The DiscoRain & Shine
FabianProphecyTribes Man
Twinkle BrothersRasta Pon TopBurning Sounds
Linval ThompsonRocking Vibration / Love Is The QuestionBurning Sounds
Running Back Presents: Front (Part 2)Various ArtistsRunning Back
Milton Henry & The BreadwinnersSalvation / Gold DiggerBreadwinners Records
Shaolin Soul: Episodes 1, 2 , 3Various ArtistsBecause Music
James GinzburgSix CorrelationsSubtext
Skull SnapsSkull SnapsMr Bongo
BRSSpring Dom EP (feat. Medlar remix)Wolf Music
Julien DyneTealSoundway
Neil LandstrummThreesomePeacefrog Records
Caution! HorsesWaiting for You (Versions) EPByo-Jo Recordings
Roberta FlackFirst Take (1969)Atlantic
Little MiltonGrits Ain't Groceries (1969)Chess
Effie SmithHarper Valley P.T.A. Gossip / The Natural (1968)Eee Cee Records
Roots of Salsa. Vol. 3Various ArtistsGrosso!
Ishmael EnsembleSevern Songs 2Severn Songs
50 year anniversary reissue of the second, incredible album by visionary producer, David Axelrod! 'Song Of Innocence' fuses elements of rock, classical, funk and psyche into one thoroughly cosmic, alchemical body of work. Essential.
David AxelrodSongs Of ExperienceNow-Again Records
Now-Again reissue another late 60's landmark album from visionary producer, David Axelrod who experimented mixing many instruments and genres (rock, jazz,...
- 1. The Poison Tree
- 2. A Little Girl Lost
- 3. London
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- LP£24.99In stockAdd to Bag
Bubbha Thomas & The Lightmen Plus OneCountry Fried ChickenNow-Again Records
Jazz, funk, disco and boogie from the unlikely city of Houston, Texas: the definitive issue, with bonus tracks, mastered from the original tapes! Drummer,...
- 2×CD£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
David AxelrodSongs Of ExperienceNow-Again Records
Now-Again reissue another late 60's landmark album from visionary producer, David Axelrod who experimented mixing many instruments and genres (rock, jazz,...
- 1. The Poison Tree
- 2. A Little Girl Lost
- 3. London
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP£24.99In stockAdd to Bag
The Lightmen Plus OneFancy PantsNow-Again Records
Spiritual jazz from the unlikely city of Houston, Texas, reissued for the very first time!
'Fancy Pants' second album by The Lightmen Plus One and, like...
- 1. Sorrow, Bitterness And Revolution (Now He's Gone)
- 2. Fancy Pants
- 3. On The Road Home
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- 2xLP + Download Code£24.99In stockAdd to Bag
Timothy McNealyFunky MovementNow-Again Records
Texas funk music is amongst the highest regarded styles in the genre, a unique mixture of jazz, blues, R&B and James Brown's syncopation that evolved in...
- LP£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
RodiniaEx AnimaNow-Again Records
Killer kosmiche / krautrock vibe keeping in line with Cluster, Harmonia, Neu!, Popul Vuh and right up to date with the likes of Cherrystones....
- 1. Non Ex Orbis, Ex Anima (intro)
- 2. Bürgerpark
- 3. Overtones Of Ling
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- LP£19.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Welcome To Zamrock! Vol. 2: How Zambia’s Liberation Led To A Rock Revolution 1972-1977Various ArtistsNow-Again Records
Volume 2 in the series looking at how Zambia’s liberation led to a rock revolution - 1972-1977. An overview of the Zamrock scene, from its ascension...
- 1. Crossbones – Really
- 2. Amanaz – History Of Man
- 3. Witch – Strange Dream
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- 2xLP + Download Code£23.99
- CD + Book£19.99In stockAdd to Bag
Welcome To Zamrock! Vol. 1: How Zambia's Liberation Led To A Rock Revolution 1972-77Various ArtistsNow-Again Records
Zambia's turbulent period throughout the 70's led the rock revolution that has come to be known as 'Zamrock'. Fuzz guitars were commonplace, as were...
- 2xLP + Download Code£23.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD + Book£19.99
Function Underground:The Black And Brown American Rock Sound 1969-1974VariousNow-Again Records
This anthology – which has its origins in the Dante Carfagna bootleg Chains and Black Exhaust release - focuses on the Black & Latino American...
- 1. 1984 – There's A Wrinkle In Our Time
- 2. Purple Snow – Down By The River
- 3. James Macon – Jimi's Guitar Raps With The Bass
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- LP + Download Code£23.99
- CD£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
Wells FargoWatch Out!Now-Again Records
At its peak in the mid-70s, the heavy rock scene united tens of thousands of young progressives of all racial and social backgrounds all over, in what...
- 1. Coming Home
- 2. Watch Out
- 3. Love of My Life
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- LP + Download Code£21.99
- CD£15.99In stockAdd to Bag
Isaac HayesDo Your ThingNow-Again Records
For the first time ever, we’re issuing the full 33-minute, psychedelic funk jam session by Isaac Hayes and his Memphis rhythm kingpins the Bar-Kays,...
- 1. Do Your Thing (Part 1)
- 2. Do Your Thing (Part 2)
- 3. Do Your Thing (Rhythm Section Mix)
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- 12" EP£17.99In stockAdd to Bag
David AxelrodSongs Of ExperienceNow-Again Records
Now-Again reissue another late 60's landmark album from visionary producer, David Axelrod who experimented mixing many instruments and genres (rock, jazz,...
- 1. The Poison Tree
- 2. A Little Girl Lost
- 3. London
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP£24.99In stockAdd to Bag
Sons of KemetYour Queen Is A ReptileImpulse!
Sons of Kemet’s third studio album, and first under the impulse! label! Shabaka Hutchings and his band incorporate sounds of spiritual jazz music, while...
- 1. My Queen Is Ada Eastman
- 2. My Queen Is Mamie Phipps Clark
- 3. My Queen Is Harriet Tubman
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2xLP + Download Code£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
The MajesticsClass A / Key To LoveSoul Jazz Records
Unbelievably rare old-school party rap 45 single - recently sold for £600 on discogs!
NEW LTD. edition of 300 copies.
Only available EXCLUSIVELY to...
- 1. Class A
- 2. Key To Love
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- 7"£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Mars by 1980 - The Story of Electronic MusicBy David Stubbs
New KILLER 100% essential MASSIVE 450+ pages book about the history of electronic music.
'Mars by 1980' is written by the very groovy David Stubbs, author...
- Book (700g)£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
Dexter WanselLife On Mars (1976)Philadelphia International
Classic rare groove with the seminal title tune.
- New LP £12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jerry Washington / Timmy ThomasDon't Waste My Time / It's What They Can't SeeSuncut
Suncut make release number four and rediscover a brace of essential, rare soul cuts; both originally released via Henry Stone's TK offshoot,...
- 1. Jerry Washington – Don't Waste My Time
- 2. Timmy Thomas – It's What They Can't See
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- 7"£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
PagesHearthaches & PainSuncut
Suncut are back with a stunning double header from an obscure US outfit, Pages - a one-off, unique production masterminded by none other than Detroit jazz...
- 1. Hearthaches & Pain
- 2. Mack
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- 7"£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Joe BataanAftershower Funk / FinSoul Jazz Records
NEW EXCLUSIVE SUPER LTD. edition of 300 copies. Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
KILLER, KILLER 100%...
- 1. Aftershower Funk
- 2. Fin
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- 7"£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Toni TornadoToni TornadoMad About Records
Legendary Brazilian soulful funk album from 1972. A 'Black Rio' masterpiece reissue for the first time on vinyl. Limited to 500 copies!
- 1. Mané Beleza
- 2. Não Grile a Minha Cabeça
- 3. Torniente
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- LP£26.99
J-Jazz Deep Modern Jazz from Japan 1969 - 1984Various ArtistsBBE
In the years following the World War Two, Japan developed one of the most insatiable, dynamic and diverse markets for jazz. For a crucial period of little...
- 1. Koichi Matsukaze Trio – Earth Mother
- 2. Takeo Moriyama Quartet with Shigeharu Mukai – North Wind
- 3. Tohru Aizawa Quartet – Dead Letter
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- 3×LP£27.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£12.99
French Disco Boogie Sounds Vol. 3Various ArtistsFavorite Recordings
Thirteen more forgotten and hidden tracks, all produced whether in France, in French, or by French artists between 1977 and 1987. With most of these titles...
- 1. Maya – Lait De Coco (Dub)
- 2. NST Cophies – Segregation
- 3. Paul Fathy – Funky Baby Love
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- 2×LP£19.99
- CD£12.99
Takeo MoriyamaEast PlantsBBE
BBE continue their Japanese jazz series with a reissue of the stunning and super obscure gem, Takeo Moriyama's 'East Plants' from 1983.
- 1. East Plants
- 2. Take
- 3. Kagelou
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- 2×LP£23.99
- CD£10.99
Yazmin LaceyWhen the Sun Dips 90 DegreesFirst Word Records
First Word presents a new EP from singer songwriter and former Brownswood bubbler Yazmin Lacey. Laid back, neo-soul vibes!
- 1. 90 Degrees
- 2. Something My Heart Trusts
- 3. Burn & Rise
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- 12"£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Kev Beadle presents Private Collection Vol. 3: More Independant Jazz Sounds from the Seventies and EightiesVarious ArtistsBBE
Kev Beadle returns to BBE with the 3rd volume of his much lauded ‘Private Collection’ album series. Obscure jazz with a distinct nod to the dance-floor,...
- 1. Roy Haynes – Quiet Fire
- 2. Don Rader – Don’t Touch
- 3. John Lee & Gerry Brown – Infnite Jones
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- 3×LP£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£10.99
Curtis MayfieldCurtisWarners
C-l-a-s-s-i-c album including 'Move On Up'!
- CD£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
- Reissue LP£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
- New LP £16.99
Arthur RussellCalling Out Of ContextRough Trade
Rough Trade reissue this ESSENTIAL Arthur Russell compilation (originally via Audika), featuring 12 extraordinary tracks from the visionary genius of the...
- 1. The Deer In The Forest Part 1
- 2. The Platform On The Ocean
- 3. You And Me Both
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- 2×LP£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
Don CherryHome Boy, Sister OutWewantsounds
**Features the classic disco-not-disco tune, 'I Walk'!** Don Cherry's downtown Paris funk masterwork produced in 1985 by Ramuntcho Matta and originally...
- 1. Call Me
- 2. Treat Your Lady Right
- 3. Butterfly Friend
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- 2×LP£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
Rick ClarkeLove with a StrangerLocal Records
33 years after it's first release Rick Clarke's street soul simmerdown on Local Records, 'Love With A Stranger' gets a much welcomed official reissue,...
- 1. Love With A Stranger
- 2. Dub With A Stranger
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- 12"£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Etran de L’AirNo. 1Sahel Sounds
Based in the Northeast of Niger, Etran de L’Air is one of the longest running bands in Agadez. They play a loud and raucous version of Saharan rock,...
- 1. Etran Hymne
- 2. Agrim Agadez
- 3. Tenere Maliat
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- LP£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66Look Around (1968)A&M
Essential mid-60s Brazil bossa meets pop. 'Batucada' is a wicked tune plus loads more.
- Original LP£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA Vinyl. (minor sleeve wear)
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Second DirectionFour Corners & Steps AheadSonorama
Reissue of the rare jazz, funk and fusion Library LP "Four Corners" by Second Direction. A project of the saxophonist and flutist Fritz Münzer, produced...
- 1. Freeland
- 2. Storm Flute
- 3. Peace
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- 2×LP£28.99
- CD£16.99
Freddie HubbardRed Clay (1970)CTI
Definitive early 70s deep funky jazz fusion album featuring the ultimate b-boy jazz break intro on the title track 'Red Clay".
- Reissue LP£12.99
David AxelrodThe Axelrod ChroniclesFantasy
Combines Axelrod's highly coveted Heavy Axe album from 1974 with a sampling of his forward thinking work with other artists from that period. Featuring...
- CD£6.99
Weldon IrvineSinbad (1976)Sony Music Japan
'Music Is The Key'. The Glorious soul two-step anthem 'I Love You' featuring Don Blackman. Weldon Irvine's deep funky soulful jazz albums are truly incredible....
- Reissue LP£12.99
- CD£12.99
Paul JacksonBlack Octopus (1978)Eastworld
Absolutely seminal album of rare groove funk jazz from Headhunters' bass player Paul Jackson. All-star line-up featuring Herbie Hancock, Bernie Maupin,...
- New LP £13.99In stockAdd to Bag