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Kelan Phil Cohran & LegacyAfrican SkiesListening Position
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
The Bug vs Ghost DubsImplosionPressure
UK Rave Flyers 1988 – 1989Phatmedia presents ...
Nikki GiovanniPoems: 1968-2020
The 18th Parallel meets Roberto SanchezDub Avalanche Vol. 1Fruits Records
Discotheque CreditsForgiveness Not Permission EP 1Forgiveness Not Permission
Discotheque CreditsForgiveness Not Permission EP 2Forgiveness Not Permission
Akiko Yano7 O'clock In TokyoWewantsounds
WooolheadsCan't Think About It All The TimeKlang Tone
Daphne Oram: Vari/ations: Ode To OramVarious ArtistsNonclassical
Joe Chambers & Larry YoungDouble ExposureTime Traveler
Bastien KebGhoulsFirst Word
ZiarraHuman FormSonic Serpent
OmastaJazz Report From The HoodAstigmatic
Woody ShawLove DanceTime Traveler
Dele Sosimi & The Estuary 21Mo Se Bola TanMukatsuku
Bukky LeoObedun Sweet Soup: Afrobeat Dance Spoken Words (Deluxe Edition)Drift Recordings
CRYSTALReflection OverdriveFLAU
TezetaSEVENTH PLACEKlang Tone Records
StargazersStargazersNight Dreamer
Ife OgunjobiTell Them I'm HereIfe Ogunjobi
HeadacheThank You For Almost EverythingPLZ Make It Ruins
The Lunacy Of FlowersW H I T E S H A D O W SL.O.T.S Records
Skinshape x HorusAct Like You Know ft. Andy PlattsLewis Recordings
Taylor WilliamsDreaming / What About Me?Colemine
BonoboLazarus (Adult Swim Original Series Soundtrack)Sony
Floating PointsLazarus (Adult Swim Original Series Soundtrack)Sony
Jamie Lidell & Luke SchneiderA Companion For The Spaces Between Dreams
Jah MinstrelAfrica RootsJmc Records
Los BilltonesAtlantis / Rattlesnake TwistTip-A-Top Records
Tony MontanaCrosses A Follow Me / Oh Jah / Jamaica NiceBay City Music
Junior VibesFed Up A ThemMeshock I
- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) KFR2011-8£22.9950th anniversary special - Jollof orange vinylIn stockAdd to Bag
- LP KFR2011-1£17.99In stockAdd to Bag
Unmissable classic afro-beat! Alagbon Close represents one of the first times anyone had directly taken on the Nigerian authorities in such a brash manner!
Fela KutiIkoyi BlindnessKnitting Factory Records
Fela used the cover of ‘Ikoyi Blindness’ to announce his change of middle name from Ransome, which he now considered a slave name, to Anikulapo, which...
- – Ikoyi Blindness
- – Gba Mi Leti Ki N'Dolowo (Slap Me Make I Get Money)
- 1. – Ikoyi Blindness
- 1. – Gba Mi Leti Ki N'Dolowo (Slap Me Make I Get Money)
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- LP KFR2017-3£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiOriginal SufferheadKnitting Factory Records
This edition of ‘Original Sufferhead’ is a major event. With the release of ‘Box Set #5’, and now on this reissue, the title track of this magnificent...
- – Original Sufferhead
- – Power Show
- 1. – Original Sufferhead
- 2. – Power Show
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- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) KFR2039-3£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiO.D.O.O. (Overtake Don Overtake Overtake)Knitting Factory Records
‘Overtake Don Overtake Overtake’ was the penultimate album of newly recorded studio material released by Fela before he passed in 1997.Like its immediate...
- LP KFR2044-3£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiKalakuta ShowKnitting Factory Records
The ‘Kalakuta Show’ album was Fela Kuti’s undaunted manner of extracting revenge on the military regime that attacked and brutalized him in 1974....
- – Kalakuta Show
- – Don't Make Garan Garan
- 1. – Kalakuta Show
- 2. – Don't Make Garan Garan
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- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) KFR2020-3£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiNoise For Vendor MouthKnitting Factory Records
The Nigerian establishment labelled Kalakuta Republic inhabitants as ‘hooligans’, ‘hemp smokers’, etc. ‘Noise For Vendor Mouth’ is Fela’s...
- – Noise For Vendor Mouth
- – Mattress
- 1. – Noise For Vendor Mouth
- 2. – Mattress
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- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) KFR2019-3£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiBoxset #5: Co-curated by Chris Martin & Femi KutiKnitting Factory Records
Knitting Factory Records release the next installment of long-awaited vinyl reissues from the Fela Kuti catalog. Box Set #5 was co-curated by Fela’s...
- 7×LP Box set (2.2kg) KFR4006-1£90.00In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiOpen & CloseKnitting Factory Records
Reissue of Fela's highly sought-after 1971 album, 'Open & Close'! Super-funky Afrobeat featuring the incredible title track!
- – Open And Close
- – Suegbe And Pako
- – Gbagada Gbogodo
- 1. – Open And Close
- 2. – Suegbe And Pako
- 3. – Gbagada Gbogodo
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- LP KFR2005-1£19.00Gatefold sleeveOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD KFR-1006£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiOpen & ClosePartisan Records
RSD 2021 DROP 1. Available online from 6pm Sat June 12£28.99Gatefold colour LPThe 50th anniversary edition of Fela Kuti's classic "Open & Close" features...
- New LP (Coloured Vinyl)£26.00In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiCoffin For Head Of StateKnitting Factory Records
Fela Kuti made some frantic albums in his career--ones that popped with his enthusiastic political disobedience and ones that roared with fury at the Nigerian...
- – Coffin For Head Of State part 1
- 1. – Coffin For Head Of State part 1
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- LP KFR2036-1£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP£8.00Vinyl condition: POORSleeve condition: POOROriginal Nigerian vinyl POOR CONDITIONSold out Notify me when in stock
- CD KFR-1021£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Fela KutiJ.J.D (Johnny Just Drop!!) Live!! At Kalakuta RepublikKnitting Factory Records
Originally released in 1977, ‘Johnny Just Drop (J.J.D.)’ features Fela lampooning Nigeria’s ‘been-tos’, people who had been to Europe or America...
- LP + Download Code KFR2026-1£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiUnderground SystemKnitting Factory Records
Reissue of one of Fela's later recordings, comprised of two extended tracks, the title cut and the classic, 'Pansa Pansa'.
- – Underground System
- – Pansa Pansa
- 1. – Underground System
- 2. – Pansa Pansa
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- LP + Download Code KFR2045-1£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD KFR-1027£7.99 £8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Fela KutiFela's London SceneKnitting Factory Records
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in 1971. Essential Fela Kuti, featuring Tony Allen on drums!
- – J'Ehin J'Ehin
- – Who're You?
- – Buy Africa
- 1. – J'Ehin J'Ehin
- 3. – Who're You?
- 4. – Buy Africa
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) KFR2004-3£21.00Limited red, blue and white splatter vinyl editionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- LP KFR2004-1£19.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiI.T.T.Knitting Factory Records
'International Thief Thief' classic Fela from 1979
- LP KFR2038-1£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiRoforofo Fight (2015 Reissue)Knitting Factory
Essential afro beat! A dancefloor bomb! You need this!! KILLER REISSUE of Fela Kuti's 1972 album Roforofo Fight! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
- – Roforofo Fight
- – Go Slow
- 1. – Roforofo Fight
- 2. – Go Slow
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- LP KFR2006-1£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiEverything Scatter (2015 Reissue)Knitting Factory Records
Another killer gem from the undisputed 'King Of Afrobeat' Fela Kuti! Originally released in 1975. Expect nothing less than perfection. Sweet locked-in...
- – Everything Scatter
- – Who No Know Go How
- 1. – Everything Scatter
- 2. – Who No Know Go How
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- LP KFR2013-1£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiNa PoiKnitting Factory Records
Hypnotic afrobeat bullet from 1972 - recorded in Lagos. Sprited percussion, tight horns, and pure funk! As with most of the great man's albums, this is...
- – na poi (part 1)
- – na poi (part 2)
- – you no go die...unless
- 1. – na poi (part 1)
- 2. – na poi (part 2)
- 3. – you no go die...unless
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- LP KFR2021-1£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiSorrow Tears & Blood (2014 Vinyl Reissue)Knitting Factory Records
Originally released in 1977, Fela and Afrika 70 rise to their peak with rowsing, radical stuff as espoused by 'Colonial Mentality'.
- LP KFR2030-1£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiTeacher Don't Teach Me NonsenseKnitting Factory Records
In 'Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense', Fela explains the role of the teacher in any society with the concept that all the things we consider to be problems...
- – Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense
- 1. – Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense
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- New LP KFR2042-1£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD KFR-1022£7.99 £7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Fela KutiHe Miss Road (2014 Vinyl Reissue)Knitting Factory Records
He Miss Road', also 1975, was produced by Ginger Baker. A deep and darker shade of afro-beat that is one of Fela's best.
- – He Miss Road
- – Monday Morning In Lagos
- – It's No Possible
- 1. – He Miss Road
- 2. – Monday Morning In Lagos
- 3. – It's No Possible
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- LP KFR2016-1£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiAlagbon Close / Why Black Man Dey SufferKnitting Factory
Alagbon Close represents one of the first times anyone had directly taken on the Nigerian authorities in such a brash manner. Why Black Man Dey Suffer:...
- – Alagbon Close
- 1. – Alagbon Close
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- CD KFR-1008£7.99 £7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiFela With Ginger Baker Live!Knitting Factory Records
'Let's Start' - Seriously killer tune! and loads more.
It's hard to go wrong with Fela Kuti's work from the 1970s, and LIVE!, which features the Afrobeat...
- – Let's Start
- 1. – Let's Start
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- CD KFR-1003£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiYellow FeverKnitting Factory Records
Yellow Fever’ was originally released in 1976, during Fela’s extraordinarily prolific 1975-77 purple period, when he released 24 albums in Nigeria...
- – Yellow Fever
- – Na Poi ‘75
- 1. – Yellow Fever
- 2. – Na Poi ‘75
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- LP + Download Code KFR2024-1£16.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD KFR-1013£7.99 £7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiRoforofo Fight (2015 Reissue)Knitting Factory
Essential afro beat! A dancefloor bomb! You need this!! KILLER REISSUE of Fela Kuti's 1972 album Roforofo Fight! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
- – Roforofo Fight
- – Go Slow
- 1. – Roforofo Fight
- 2. – Go Slow
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP KFR2006-1£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiAlagbon Close / Why Black Man Dey SufferKnitting Factory
Alagbon Close represents one of the first times anyone had directly taken on the Nigerian authorities in such a brash manner. Why Black Man Dey Suffer:...
- – Alagbon Close
- 1. – Alagbon Close
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD KFR-1008£7.99 £7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Senegal 70 Sonic Gems & Previously Unreleased Recordings From The 70sAnalog Africa
Analog Africa focus on the musical adventures that were taking place in the major Senegalese cities during the 60s and 70s. This compilation, reflects...
- Fangool – Mariama
- Orchestre G.M.I. – Africa
- Orchestre Bawobab – Thiely
- Le Sourouba de Louga – Bour Sine
- King N'gom – Viva Marvillas
- Orchestre Laye Thiam – Massani Cissé
- Amara Touré – El Carretero
- Le Tropical Jazz – Kiko Medina
- Orchestre Laye Thiam – Kokorico
- Dieul Dieul de Thiès – Ariyo
- Orchestre Bawobab – Ma Penda
- Orchestre Laye Thiam – Sanga Té
- 1. Fangool – Mariama
- 2. Orchestre G.M.I. – Africa
- 3. Orchestre Bawobab – Thiely
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP AALP079£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD AACD079£15.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
ContoursTechnicianRhythm Section International
Contours drop their Rhythm Section International debut, twisting deep blue jazz tones over loose, lo-fi boogie and soul riddims. Ace!
- – Technician
- – Eyes Down
- – Back and Forth
- 1. – Technician
- 2. – Eyes Down
- 3. – Back and Forth
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- 12" RS009£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Mongo SantamariaMongo's Way (1971)Atlantic
Blinding Latin Funk from Mongo in his prime. Seriously funky/latin workouts of killer tunes such as Eddie Harris's 'Listen Here' and other latin soul monsters!
- – Tell It
- 1. – Tell It
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- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Kool and The GangWild and Peaceful (1973)Mercury
Classic funk album - original rare groove style. With 'Funky Stuff'.
- – Funky Stuff
- 1. – Funky Stuff
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- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = USA Vinyl
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' money-back guarantee!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Fela KutiShakaraKnitting Factory Records
1972 Fela Kuti anthem! This is afro beat at it's finest...ESSENTIAL!!!
- – Shakara (Oloje)
- 2. – Shakara (Oloje)
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- LP KFR2027-1£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ray BarrettoAcidFania
100% Essential album includes the classic Acid and The Soul Drummers!
This is perhaps the single most famous latin album there is, featuring the classic...
- – El Nuevo Barretto
- – Acid
- – Soul Drummers
- – Sola Te Dejare
- – Espiritu Libre
- 1. – El Nuevo Barretto
- 3. – Acid
- 5. – Soul Drummers
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- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) VMP2205-LP£30.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Fela KutiI.T.T.Knitting Factory Records
'International Thief Thief' classic Fela from 1979
- LP KFR2038-1£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiAfrodisiacKnitting Factory Records
1973 Nigerian afro beat funk at it's best from the master - Fela Kuti
- – Alu Jon Jonki Jon
- – Eko Ile
- 1. – Alu Jon Jonki Jon
- 3. – Eko Ile
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- LP KFR2008-1£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Joe BataanSalsoulSalsoul
Classic, essential latin funk album from salsa superstar Joe Bataan - one of the most prominant of the new wave of young 1960s artists to mix latin and...
- – Mi Nube
- – Muchacho Ordinario
- – Sunny Gets Blue Mambo
- – Mujer Mia
- – Fin
- – Latin Strut
- – Johnny
- – Peace, Friendship, Solidarity
- – Aftershower Funk
- 1. – Mi Nube
- 2. – Muchacho Ordinario
- 3. – Sunny Gets Blue Mambo
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- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) 4050538802382£27.99Limited blue vinyl editionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
Nigeria Soul Fever - Afro Funk, Disco and BoogieSoul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records’ new Nigeria Soul Fever is their first release to explore the vast wealth of Nigerian music recorded in the 1970s. The new album comes...
- Joni Haastrup – Free My People
- Christy Essien – You Can't Change A Man
- Akin Richards & The Executives – Afrikana Disco
- Tee Mac – Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
- Joni Haastrup – Greetings
- Don Bruce and The Angels – Ocheche (Happy Song)
- Benis Cletin – Get Up and Dance
- Colomach – Enoviyin
- Joni Haastrup – Do The Funkro
- Tee Mac featuring Marjorie Barnes – Living Everyday
- Arakatula – Mr Been To
- Angela Starr – Disco Dancing
- Joni Haastrup – Wake Up Your Mind
- Jimmy Sherry & The Musik Agents – Nwaeze
- Benis Cletin – Soul Fever
- Arakatula – Wake Up Africa
- 1. Joni Haastrup – Free My People
- 2. Christy Essien – You Can't Change A Man
- 3. Akin Richards & The Executives – Afrikana Disco
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- 3×LP SJRLP344£34.00In stockAdd to Bag
- 2×CD SJRCD344£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release SJRD344£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Tenderlonious / Al Dobson Jr22a00122a
South London's Al Dobson Jr and Tenderlonious head up the debut 12" on 22a. A strong Detroit influence on these tracks. Owning four tracks a piece -- lofi...
- – The way u are
- – freaky (interlude)
- – only love
- – oucho!
- – me mellow
- – drum sounds pt.II
- – tomorrow's edit
- – much love
- 1. – The way u are
- 2. – freaky (interlude)
- 3. – only love
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" 22A001£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
MandrillComposite TruthPolydor
KILLER Early 1973 album from the seminal latin-funk group. Includes "Fencewalk"!
- – Fencewalk
- – Hagalo
- 2. – Fencewalk
- 3. – Hagalo
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
- New LP POLY5043£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Bea Benjamin with Dollar Brand African SongbirdMatsuli Music
Limited vinyl available!
Re-issue of African Songbird, the masterpiece from South Africa’s greatest jazz singer, Sathima Bea Benjamin. Originally...
- – africa
- – music
- 1. – africa
- 2. – music
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- New LP MM103£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Isaac HayesJoy (1973)Stax
Featuring the awesome, longer-than-a-song break that is "Joy". Epic!
- – joy
- 1. – joy
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- Original LP£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Kenya Special: Selected East African Recordings From The 1970's & 80'sSoundway
Soundway return with another instalment in their acclaimed african "special" series - this time focussing on 70's and 80's Kenya!Having delved deep into...
- The Loi Toki Tok – Ware Wa
- Slim Ali & The Famous Hodi Boys – Watoto Nyara
- The Mombasa Vikings – Mama Matotoya
- 1. The Loi Toki Tok – Ware Wa
- 3. Slim Ali & The Famous Hodi Boys – Watoto Nyara
- 4. The Mombasa Vikings – Mama Matotoya
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- 3×LP + 7" sndwlp046£35.99In stockAdd to Bag
- 2×CD SNDWCD046£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Street Sounds Presents Jazz Funk Classics Volume One Street Sounds
Every track on this album is an essential, seminal classic from the Jazz Funk era - Donald Byrd, George Duke, Maze, Tom Browne, Charles Earland,...
- Donald Byrd – Love Has Come Around
- George Duke – Brazilian Love Affair
- Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes – Expansions
- Brass Construction – Movin'
- 1. Donald Byrd – Love Has Come Around
- 2. George Duke – Brazilian Love Affair
- 3. Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes – Expansions
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- 2×CD 5356980£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Antonio AdolfoViralataFar Out Recordings
New edition vinyl reissue of his seminal Brazil/Funk/Jazz fusion CLASSIC LP: Antonio Adolfo's Viralata! Remastered from original tapes and on heavyweight...
- – Cascavel
- – Paraiba Do Sul
- – Brincadeira Em Ré
- – Brincadeira Em Mi Bemol
- – Caminhada
- – Vermelhinho
- – Nordeste
- – Alegria de Carnaval
- – Diana E Paulo
- – Viralata
- – Assanhada
- – A Marcha
- 1. – Cascavel
- 2. – Paraiba Do Sul
- 3. – Brincadeira Em Ré
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- LP LPA003£20.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
O B Ignitt and Luke HessStar GazingObgnit
Deep Detroit Techno from two of the cities finest.
- – Jefferson Reserve
- – Calm of Night
- 1. – Jefferson Reserve
- 2. – Calm of Night
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- 12" OBONIT004£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Fela Kuti & Afrika 70Fear Not For Man (2015 Reissue)Label Maison
**DOWNLOAD CODE INCLUDED**Originally released in 1977... Fear not for Man is a stand out Fela classic. It's another intoxicating organic mixture of African...
- – fear not for a man
- 1. – fear not for a man
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- LP + Download Code KFR2028-1£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Funkadelic vs MoodymannCosmic Slop (Moodymann mix) / Let’s Make It Last (Kenny Dixon Jr edit)Westbound
A limited promo release of these two edits from Westbound's release of 'Funkadelic - Reworked By Detroiters' album release. Two classics reworked...
- – Cosmic Slop (Moodymann mix)
- – Let’s Make It Last (Kenny Dixon Jr edit)
- 1. – Cosmic Slop (Moodymann mix)
- 2. – Let’s Make It Last (Kenny Dixon Jr edit)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" SEWT706£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
AtlusZopicloneMister Saturday Night
Glaswegian producer lands killer disco techno tracks on reliable, NYC party collective, Mister Saturday Night!
- – Gum
- – A Little More Time
- – Zopiclone
- 1. – Gum
- 2. – A Little More Time
- 3. – Zopiclone
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" MSN-018£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock