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William DeVaughnBe Thankful For What You GotDemon Records
MuseThe Wow!Warner Records
Labi Siffre1970-1971Edsel
Joe HisaishiA Big Bold Beautiful JourneyMutant
Dragon Ball Hit Song CollectionVarious ArtistsNippon Columbia
Kaiso Power: Sound Revolution in TrinidadVarious ArtistsSoundway Records
Brown Spirits#1Soul Jazz Records
Brown Spirits#2Soul Jazz Records
Brown Spirits#3Soul Jazz Records
Amyl and The SniffersGiddy Up / Big Attraction (10 Year Anniversary)Amyl and The Sniffers
Muddy WatersThe Real Folk BluesChess
Howlin' WolfThe Real Folk BluesVerve
YungbludIdols (Complete)Island
Rebel Island SoulUnder the Influence: Reggae, Funk & Soul in Jamaica in the 1970sSoul Jazz Records
Kenny DorhamWhistle StopBlue Note
Marcos ValleO Compositor E O CantorVampisoul
Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE & SURF GANGPOMPEII // UTILITY10k & Tan Cressida & Surf Gang Records
Roy Ayers UbiquityRed, Black & GreenVampisoul
Marcos ValleSamba '68Verve
T.P. Orchestre Poly-RythmoWest African Beat: Rare 7s and EPs from Benin and NigerAcid Jazz
McCoy TynerAsante [Expanded Edition]Blue Note
Glenn UndergroundAtmosfear (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Buena Vista Social ClubLost and FoundBMG
Glenn UndergroundThe Jerusalem EP’s (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Terry CallierAt The Earl Of Old TownTime Traveler
Paul JohnsonBump Talkin’ (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Darrow Fletcher Presents Jacklyn & Genna RecordsVarious ArtistsKent
Caetano Veloso & Gal CostaDomingoVerve
Elis ReginaElisVerve
Paul JohnsonFeel The Music (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
KNEECAPFENIANHeavenly Recordings
Roy Ayers UbiquityLive At The Montreaux Jazz FestivalUniversal Music Japan
Aesop Rock & Homeboy SandmanMiami Lice: Season FourRhymesayers Entertainment
CAVSSojournp(doom)
Spring OriginalsVarious ArtistsSpring
- 7" ATH085£13.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- E.S. Funk – Funny Feeling
- E.S. Funk – Shake Your Body (At the Disco)
Fantastic funky crossover soul that has remained pretty much unknown due to rarity. Solid two-sider (also check the stripped down disco-funk 'Shake Your Body' on the flip!) originally released on obscure label 'Shore'.
James Alexander Bright & Faye MeanaBaby / Take It SlowAthens Of The North
Athens of The North's latest must-check missive draws together two rising stars of the UK underground: label regular James Alexander Bright, and vocalist...
- – Baby
- – Take It Slow
- 1. – Baby
- 2. – Take It Slow
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- 7" ATH021£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
Roland Haynes Jr. & PhenixMind GamesAthens Of The North
Long overdue and very welcome - as is often the way with music on the faultless Athens of the North - this new 12" finally gives 'Mind Games' the space...
- – Mind Games
- – The Essence Of Jai
- – Song For My Father
- 1. – Mind Games
- 2. – The Essence Of Jai
- 3. – Song For My Father
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- 12" AOTN12028£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
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
Akira FreezeTell Me BabyAthens Of The North
Mid-80s boogie/soul 45 from obscure Daytona act, Akira Freeze - big vibes on both sides!
- – Tell Me Baby
- – I Remember
- 1. – Tell Me Baby
- 2. – I Remember
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- 7" ATH088£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
Unity & The DownbeatsLove DreamFantasy Love Records
Reissue of the MEGA rare soul tune from 1976 by Unity & The Downbeats - originals being probably the most coveted tune on the current soul scene! Deep,...
- – Love Dream
- – High Voltage
- 1. – Love Dream
- 2. – High Voltage
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- 7" FL009£13.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Willie TeeTeasing You Again / Your Love, My Love TogetherGatur Records
One of the most expensive records in the world. The only available copy on Discogs is a mere £4,000!
This was Willie Tee returning to his '60s anthem...
- – Teasing You Again
- – Your Love, My Love Together
- 1. – Teasing You Again
- 2. – Your Love, My Love Together
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" 512P£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Leaders(It's A) Rat RaceAthens Of The North
Athens Of The North reissue this absolute KILLER, anthemic, deep-funk single from 1971! Both sides absolutely essential!
- – (It's A) Rat Race (Vocal)
- – (It's A) Rat Race (Instrumental)
- 1. – (It's A) Rat Race (Vocal)
- 2. – (It's A) Rat Race (Instrumental)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH093V£13.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Live BandA Chance For HopeThe Sound Of Brooklyn
7" £10
For the first time ever this Modern Soul early '80s masterpiece finally gets a 7" release some 38 years later!
Quite simply "A Chance For Hope"...
- – A Chance For Hope
- – A Chance For Hope (Prelude)
- 1. – A Chance For Hope
- 2. – A Chance For Hope (Prelude)
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- 7" 7TS5002£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Mickey & The Soul GenerationHow Good Is GoodMr G
7" £11 Fully remastered reissue with replica artwork of ultra-rare heavyweight Funk 45 by DJ Shadow's favourite Funk band, Mickey & The Soul Generation...
- – How Good Is Good
- – Get Down Brother
- 1. – How Good Is Good
- 2. – Get Down Brother
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- 7" MRG1005£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
STR4TAAspectsBrownswood Recordings
Inspired by the gritty DIY sounds of the cult 80s Brit Funk era, Strata combine all the best elements that scene, reminiscent of influential bands like...
- – Aspects
- – Aspects (Dub)
- 1. – Aspects
- 2. – Aspects (Dub)
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- 12" BWOOD245£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
J-Walk / The Hi-FiresBossa For Shorty D / La-BasWonderfulsound
Following on from his Mediterranean Winds Long Player, J-Walk drops this brand new track full of outer space jazz vibes with the usual solid production...
- – Bossa For Shorty D
- – La-Bas
- 1. – Bossa For Shorty D
- 2. – La-Bas
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- 7" WSD101£8.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Peter ToshBuk-In-Hamm PalaceSpaziale Recordings
Fully remastered, official reissue of the 1979 Mick Jagger produced reggae influenced funk/disco-not-disco masterpiece, 'Buk-In-Hamm Palace' by Peter Tosh...
- – Buk-In-Hamm Palace (Mick Jagger Remix)
- – Buk-In-Hamm Palace (Studio version)
- – Dubbing In Buk-In-Hamm
- 1. – Buk-In-Hamm Palace (Mick Jagger Remix)
- 2. – Buk-In-Hamm Palace (Studio version)
- 3. – Dubbing In Buk-In-Hamm
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- 12" SPZ010£17.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Terumasa HinoLove NatureUltra Vybe / All Art
Reissued for the first time. Rare and rich contents from 1970s Japanese jazz which is now gathering global attention, originally released on Terumasa Hino's...
- LP OTS185£24.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tommy McGeeNow That I Have YouTMG Records
Indispensable 1981 cosmic funk business from Tommy McGee, remastered and reissued on black 12” with replica artwork that has been calling out for an...
- – Now That I Have You (Orig Soundtrack '81 Version)
- – Now That I Have You (Orig '86 Hip Kik Version)
- – Stay With Me - Orig Soundtrack '81 Version
- – Now That I Have You - Orig '86 Hip Kik Inst Version
- 1. – Now That I Have You (Orig Soundtrack '81 Version)
- 2. – Now That I Have You (Orig '86 Hip Kik Version)
- 3. – Stay With Me - Orig Soundtrack '81 Version
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" TMG9111R£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
AntibalasFu ChroniclesDaptone
Six lengthy, powerful and energetic tunes make up this superb album from US' finest pioneers of the contemporary Afrobeat groove - Antibalas!
- – Amenawon
- – Lai Lai
- – MTTT Pt . 1 & 2
- – Fight Am Finish
- – Koto
- – Fist Of Flowers
- 1. – Amenawon
- 2. – Lai Lai
- 3. – MTTT Pt . 1 & 2
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- LP DAP-060LP£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD DAP-060CD£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Bob Marley & The WailersSun Is ShiningUpsetter
Classic deep 1st version of "Sun Is Shining" from The Wailers with Lee Perry producing, instrumental on the flip.
- – Sun Is Shining
- – Version
- 1. – Sun Is Shining
- 2. – Version
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- 7" PO01£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Terumasa HinoPeace and LoveUltra Vybe / All Art
Reissued for the first time. Rare and rich contents from 1970s Japanese jazz which is now gathering global attention, originally released on Terumasa Hino's...
- LP OTS183£24.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Norman ConnorsOnce I've Been There / Romantic Journey (1977)Buddah Records
- – Once I've Been There
- 1. – Once I've Been There
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7" BDA 570£10.00Vinyl condition: NM-Sleeve condition: NM-Unplayed original USA 45
Original USA 7"
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
Fungai MaliangaFinsbury Park Party / Things We Say TodayBackatcha
Disco-funk recorded in London in the late-70s by Fungai Malianga who’d relocated from South Africa to North London. His funk-led ode to his manor with...
- – Finsbury Park Party
- – Things We Say Today
- 1. – Finsbury Park Party
- 2. – Things We Say Today
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" BK028£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Bob Marley & The WailersDuppy ConquerorUpsetter
All time roots classic! early 70s recording from the original Wailers with Lee Perry producing.
- – Duppy Conqueror
- – Version
- 1. – Duppy Conqueror
- 2. – Version
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- 7" PO02£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Terumasa HinoA PartUltra Vybe / All Art
Reissued for the first time. Rare and rich contents from 1970s Japanese jazz which is now gathering global attention, originally released on Terumasa Hino's...
- LP OTS184£24.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Jim SpencerWrap Myself Up In Your LoveNumero
Numero reissue some KILLER blue-eyed soul/soft rock vibes from '79 backed with a sweet, female vocal version.
- Jim Spencer – Wrap Myself Up In Your Love
- Angie Jarée – Wrap Myself Up In Your Love
- 1. Jim Spencer – Wrap Myself Up In Your Love
- 2. Angie Jarée – Wrap Myself Up In Your Love
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ES71LP£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Freddie McKayBring Back The Good Old DaysCommon Ground International
Rare roots tune from vocalist Freddie McKay produced by Alvin Ranglin, original fetches big money..nice & clean pressing all yours for..
- – Bring Back The Good Old Days
- – Bring Back The Good Old Days (Version)
- 1. – Bring Back The Good Old Days
- 2. – Bring Back The Good Old Days (Version)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" CGI7017£13.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Bob MarleyMr ChatterboxAttack
Great early 70s recording from Bob Marley for his one and only recording for producer Bunny Lee. Observing the Niney..
- – Mr Chatterbox
- – Version
- 1. – Mr Chatterbox
- 2. – Version
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- 7" ATT020£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Brenda JonesSuper Stroke / Big MistakeExpansion
Reissue of this bittersweet, soulful dancer, 'Big Mistake', from Ohio's Brenda Jones that's been in HUGE demand since it's rare Mercury records release...
- – Super Stroke
- – Big Mistake
- 1. – Super Stroke
- 2. – Big Mistake
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- 7" EXUMG08£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
KaytranadaBubbaRCA
Second RCA release from Kaytranada, his critically acclaimed follow up to that stunning debut '99.9%'. A 17 track album which features collaborations with...
- – Vex Oh
- 11. – Vex Oh
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- 2×LP 19439724481£23.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Young ModsI Can't Hurt You Back / Who You Going To Run, Where You Going To HideSymphonical Records
Symphonical reissue this impossibly rare (never sold on Discogs) sweet soul single from Ohio-based group, Young Mods. Originally released in 1971 on the...
- – I Can't Hurt You Back
- – Who You Going To Run, Where You Going To Hide
- 1. – I Can't Hurt You Back
- 2. – Who You Going To Run, Where You Going To Hide
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SR-007£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tommy McCook & The Supersonics Killer JoePressure Sounds
Available for the first time on a 45 since its original release in 1968 this is a Tommy McCook and the Supersonics cover of the Jazz classic Killer Joe...
- tommy mccook & the supersonics – killer joe
- alva jones – return home
- 1. tommy mccook & the supersonics – killer joe
- 2. alva jones – return home
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- 7" PSS062£8.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
SaultUntitled (Rise)Forever Living Originals
Another breathtakingly original transmission from UK group, Sault! Hot-on-the-heels of their essential 'UNTITLED (Black Is)' of earlier in 2020, 'Untitled...
- – Strong
- – Fearless
- – Rise
- – I Just Want To Dance
- – Street Fighter
- – Son Shine
- – Rise Intently
- – The Beginning & The End
- – Free
- – You Know It Ain't
- – Uncomfortable
- – No Black Violins In London
- – Scary Times
- – The Black & Gold
- – Little Boy
- 1. – Strong
- 2. – Fearless
- 3. – Rise
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP FLO0006LP£36.00In stockAdd to Bag