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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
NOW JAZZ NOW - 100 Essential Free Jazz & Improvisation Recordings [1960-80]Writing from Thurston Moore, Byron Coley, Mats GustafssonPreface by Neneh Cherry. Afterword by Joe McPheeECSTATIC PEACE LIBRARY
Ambush (feat. Tito Puente, The Bronx Horns & Mitch Frohman)Various ArtistsIn The Woods
Horace AndySkylarking (Studio One)Studio One
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
Jodesha & Star RideStar RideAthens Of The North
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
Hidden Sequence meets Aketi RayCall His NameMagistrate
Alan VegaCollision DriveSacred Bones
Gregory Isaac & Mudies All StarsGone Is The LoveMoodisc
Sergio CañoGood TreatmentGatzara
JudyIt's Been A Man's WorldGatzara
MBV & Mudies All StarsLorna's DanceMoodisc
Al CampbellNatty Dread Band WagonSunshot
Fish + Goat At The ControlsNo Man Curse - DubplatePartial
Eek A Mouse & Cultural WarriorsNo Wicked (Alt. Vocal Mix)Partial
Lee PerryPresents: Black Man's Time - The Jamaican Upsetters Singles 1972 - Chapter IDoctor Bird
Vivian JonesPunishment / Wop-A-Juby-WopWhite Rum
- 12" AOTN12009£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tough to track down previously, the Sonia version of 'Easier To Love' was always a favourite of lovers fans. Reissued via Athens Of The North!
Kenneth JordanExcitementAthens Of The North
Columbus native Kenneth Jordan was such a force in the late 80s r&b scene that local talent shows had to rewrite their rules. His voice dominated so consistently...
- 7" ATH199£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Dennis O'Keith GarnerMigraineAthens Of The North
Funk heads, you'll be needing this one in your bag because 'Migraine' by North Carolinian musician Dennis Garner alongside Dennis O. is a rare and intoxicating...
- 7" ATH195£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jodesha & Star RideStar RideAthens Of The North
Honest garage soul from San Diego's late-70s underground: 'Star Ride' by Jodesha & Star Ride emerges flash-blind from the depths of obscurity, thanks to...
- 7" ATH197£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
CrisrailNovember 18, 1983Athens Of The North
You can always rely on Athens of the North to sure up pure gold each and every time. This is another case in point: Chris Rael's 'November 18, 1983' is...
- 7" ATH189£15.99In stockAdd to Bag
Girls Of The Internet & James Alexander BrightSomeone Somewhere / Where Is Your LoveAthens Of The North
Dynamic, multi-limbed house outfit Girls of the Internet have collaborated with Athens of the North for a special, limited edition two track tour 12”,...
- 12" AOTN12025£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightCool CoolAthens Of The North
We have been waiting for this full length to drop ever since we were tased by the lead single a month or so ago. There was already no doubting James Alexander...
- – Straight Line
- – Your Love
- – Fall For You
- – Cool Cool
- – Catch My Breath
- – Aguas Blancas
- – I Feel Alive ft Letherette
- – YSYSYS
- – Fuzzy Yellow Magic
- – Hear ft Daudi Matsiko
- 1. – Straight Line
- 2. – Your Love
- 3. – Fall For You
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- LP AOTNLP 171£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightFall for YouAthens Of The North
Deep, breezy soul movements from from multi-talented vocalist, James Alexander Bright. Top, contemporary vibes from Athens Of The North!
- – Fall For You
- – Viper Flames
- 1. – Fall For You
- 2. – Viper Flames
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- 7" ATH181£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Leonard GrandsonThe Sands of ZanzibarAthens Of The North
Leonard Grandsons'The Sands of Zanziibar' is a classy, extremely rare soulful floater from ’77which has remained extremely elusive despite having a sound...
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
- 1. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- 2. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
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- 7" ATH132£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Other LandsArchipelagosAthens Of The North
AOTN proudly present a new solo outing from long time friend & contributor to Athens of the North, Other Lands aka Gavin L.Sutherland.
Channelling his...
- – Braidbit
- – SoLong SoFar
- – Ambergris
- – Zeniba
- – Cave Code
- – Selkie Road
- – Open Sea
- – HomeWords
- – Landmasses
- – Circles
- 1. – Braidbit
- 2. – SoLong SoFar
- 3. – Ambergris
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- New LP AOTNLP060£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
Arthur PonderThe Prince of Georgia SoulAthens Of The North
Arthur Ponder, a life long Macon, Georgia resident, started his singing career in the 60s replacing Otis Redding in Johnny Jenkins & The Pinetoppersafter...
- – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- – Sexy Lady
- – If You Want My Love
- – My Love
- – Let's Get Together for the Wrong We Have Done
- – Whatcha Gonna Do About It
- – You Are the One for Me (feat. Side Show)
- – Oh Baby Why You Want to Make Me Cry
- – You Talk Too Much
- – It's You Girl
- 1. – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- 2. – Sexy Lady
- 3. – If You Want My Love
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- LP AOTNLP049£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
Brotherhood BandLeather PantsAthens Of The North
Monster modern soul from 1985 by Memphis band Brotherhood Band reissued via Athens Of The North!
- – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- – Nicci's Theme
- 1. – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- 2. – Nicci's Theme
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- 7" ATH104£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
LevalOur LoveAthens Of The North
Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
- – Our Love
- – It's Up to You
- 1. – Our Love
- 2. – It's Up to You
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- 7" ATH086£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Judy PollakIn TogethernessAthens Of The North
Athens Of The North reissue Judy Pollak's extremely rare, soul / funk / folk masterpiece 'In Togetherness'. Originals of this beauty exchange for big sums...
- – Your Mine
- – Come with Me
- – Mr DJ
- – Happiness
- – Fascinating
- – Billy's Coming Bac
- – More Than Words
- – Still in Love
- 1. – Your Mine
- 2. – Come with Me
- 3. – Mr DJ
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- LP AOTNLP027£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
Jean & TrevorBack TogetherAthens Of The North
Athens of the North reissue a rare 12" that brings together two of the finest lovers singers to ever duet, the late Jean Adebambo and Trevor Walters, covering...
- – Back Together
- – Back Together (Dub)
- 1. – Back Together
- 2. – Back Together (Dub)
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- 12" AOTN12008£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Overton DeverellI'm ClimbingCommon Ground International
Very rare 80s brooding roots vocal cut from Overton Deverell with a version on the flip. Limited pressing from Common Ground International
- – I'm Climbing
- – Gold Mine
- 1. – I'm Climbing
- 2. – Gold Mine
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- 12" CGI12005£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Aaron SilkLosing BattleArchive Recordings
- – Losing Battle
- – Version
- 1. – Losing Battle
- 2. – Version
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- 7" AR7044£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Quench AidBeat Down The FenceJah Fingers
- – Beat Down The Fence
- – Beat Down The Fence (Version)
- 1. – Beat Down The Fence
- 2. – Beat Down The Fence (Version)
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- 7" JFR711£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Freddie McKayCome TogetherGG's Records
1980 vocal roots release from Freddy McKay with DJ Trinity on toasting duties with full dub on the flip. Produced by Alvin Ranglin for his label G.G.
- – Come Together
- – Sha-La Mar Rockers
- 1. – Come Together
- 2. – Sha-La Mar Rockers
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- 12" 0503954£14.00In stockAdd to Bag
Freddie McKayWhen The Right Time ComeHit
First time on 7" taken from Freddy McKay's 1977 Best Of album (actually his 3rd LP) with full dub on the flip.
- – When The Right Time Come
- – When The Right Time Come Version
- 1. – When The Right Time Come
- 2. – When The Right Time Come Version
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" 0495327A1£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sis JendayiFeel ItReggae Archive
500 copies only of this long lost tune from Bristol's reggae heritage. Recorded in 1982. Produced and mixed by Rob Smith and previously unreleased. The...
- – Feel It
- – Dub Version 1
- – Dub Version 2
- – Dub Version 3
- 1. – Feel It
- 2. – Dub Version 1
- 3. – Dub Version 2
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- 10" RARC032V£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Dukey McCallaI've Got The PowerPressure Sounds
Produced by Pat Kelly and originally released as an extremely limited pressing in 1970, Dukey McCella’s “I’ve Got the Power,” has become a cult...
- – I've Got The Power
- 1. – I've Got The Power
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- 7" PSS151£8.00In stockAdd to Bag
Rubadub RevolutionEarly Dancehall Productions From Bunny LeePressure Sounds
“Rub A Dub Revolution: Early Dancehall Productions From Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee” their first foray into Mr. Lee’s transformative rub a dub work from...
- The Paragons – Know Yourself Mankind
- Don Carlos & Papa Tullo – Lazer Beam (Nuff Stylee) 12" Mix
- Johnny Clarke – I Man Come Again
- Papa Tullo – Every Half Is A Fraction
- Cornell Campbell & Scientist – Bandulo 12" Mix
- The Paragons – A Place Called Zion
- Simple Simon – Revolution Fighters
- Trevor Castell – Too Popular (Previously Unreleased)
- Cornell Campbell – Exterminator (Previously Released)
- Devon Edwards – Lay Down Flat
- 1. The Paragons – Know Yourself Mankind
- 2. Don Carlos & Papa Tullo – Lazer Beam (Nuff Stylee) 12" Mix
- 3. Johnny Clarke – I Man Come Again
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- 2×CD PSCD104£14.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- 2×LP PSLP104£25.00In stockAdd to Bag
Flørist4 Letter WordThe Trilogy Tapes
Flørist spices up the the production game with these reinforced, double-jointed techno wares for the the ever inimitable The Trilogy Tapes!
- – 4 Letter Word
- – Sail
- – Horn
- – Bonus Beats
- 1. – 4 Letter Word
- 2. – Sail
- 3. – Horn
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- 12" TTT086£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
One Man's QuestSmiling Faces "95"World Building
The first reissue in the World Building catalog! One Man’s Quest released Smiling Faces “95” on their own Vandal Records label in (you guessed it)...
- – "95" (Original Mix)
- – "95" (the QUEST - BASSment MIX ) 5:47
- – "95"
- – "95" (R&B Instrumental)
- 1. – "95" (Original Mix)
- 2. – "95" (the QUEST - BASSment MIX ) 5:47
- 3. – "95"
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- 12" EP WB003-12£15.99In stockAdd to Bag
Weldon IrvineTime Capsule (1973)P-Vine Records
For fans of funk, soul and jazz, it doesn't get much better than this 1973 album. Originally released on Weldon's own Nodlew Records this is sublime stuff...
- – Time Capsule
- – Deja Vu
- 1. – Time Capsule
- 4. – Deja Vu
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- LP PLP-7827£35.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Al CharlesOutstandingAthens Of The North
Reissue of Al Charles' take on the Gap Band's 'Outstanding'. A KILLER lovers rock version given some added bass pressure for the dancefloor!
- – Outstanding
- – Outstanding (Dub)
- 1. – Outstanding
- 2. – Outstanding (Dub)
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- 12" AOTN12007£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
LaRombéFrom PhillyAthens Of The North
Wicked soul / disco from LaRombé, out on Athens Of The North.
- – All In Your Mind
- – Right On Time
- – You're the Best (Curtom Mix)
- – URThe1
- – The Ultimate
- – Sweet Sensations
- – Love Will Make It Better
- – Spread My Wings
- – Somewhere Someone
- – In The Light
- 1. – All In Your Mind
- 2. – Right On Time
- 3. – You're the Best (Curtom Mix)
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- LP AOTNLP029£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD AOTNCD029£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
P. AllenFishermanShella Records
Wicked lost Canadian business from 1984. Fisherman is a low-fi proto digital masterpiece which predates the release of King Jammy’s Sleng Teng by a full...
- P. Allen – Fisherman
- Food Clothes & Shelter – Version
- 1. P. Allen – Fisherman
- 2. Food Clothes & Shelter – Version
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- 7" SR003£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Fatback BandFired Up 'N' Kickin' (1978)Spring Records
- Original LP SP-1-6718£8.99Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original USA LP Vinyl
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!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Mogadisco: Dancing Mogadishu, Somalia 1972-1991Analog Africa
Amazing new compilation from Analog Africa, compiled via trawling through piles of cassettes and listening to reel-to-reel tapes, in the dusty archives...
- – Dur-Dur Band - Daradaa Muxibo (Because of you Muxibo)
- – Omar Shooli - Hab Isii (Hug Me)
- – Mukhtar Ramadan Iidi - Check Up Your Head
- – Bakaka Band - Geesiyada Halgamayow (Brave Fighters)
- – Fadumo Qassim & Shareero Band - Waakaa Helaa (I like you)
- – Iftin Band - Sirmaqabe (No Secrets)
- – Mukhtar Ramadan Iidi - Baayo (Hey Woman)
- – Shimaali & Killer - Hoobeya (Somali traditional chant)
- – Dur-Dur Band - Shaleedayaa (By Myself)
- – Dur-Dur Band - Ladaney (Woman's Name)
- – Bakaka Band - Gobonimada Jira (Choose Freedom)
- – Iftin Band - Ii Ooy Aniga (Cry For Me)
- 1. – Dur-Dur Band - Daradaa Muxibo (Because of you Muxibo)
- 2. – Omar Shooli - Hab Isii (Hug Me)
- 3. – Mukhtar Ramadan Iidi - Check Up Your Head
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2xLP (+ Download Code) AALP089£26.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD AACD089£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
Elements Of LifeADE 2x7" PackVega Records
Killer, super-limited edition Louie Vega produced, double 7" pack. Deep, percussive- heavy house tracks from the NYC legend!
- – Dreamer
- – Bass Run
- – Feelin' Like Rio
- – Callejon
- 1. – Dreamer
- 2. – Bass Run
- 3. – Feelin' Like Rio
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- 7" VRADE19-7£16.99Limited to 100 copies only!Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Akae Beka / Fikir AmlakStability / Walk With JahAkashic Records
Rhythm recorded by Noel Zebulon which was a big Shaka tune from the time, now with new roots vocals from Akae Beka but the killer cut here is from Fikir...
- Akae Beka – Stability
- Akae Beka – Stability Dub
- Fikir Amlak – Walk With Jah
- Fikir Amlak – Walk With Dub
- 1. Akae Beka – Stability
- 2. Akae Beka – Stability Dub
- 3. Fikir Amlak – Walk With Jah
- View full info and tracklisting
- 10" AR-10003£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Lion YouthRat A Cut BottleVirgo Stomach
Back In Stock..Classic late 70s U.K. sound system roots tune produced by John Rubie with full 12" dub on the b-side. clean and loud pressings now with...
- – Rat A Cut Bottle
- – Rat A Cut Dub
- 1. – Rat A Cut Bottle
- 2. – Rat A Cut Dub
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- 12" VG104£14.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock