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CéliaCélia (1970)Mr Bongo
Levon VincentDance Music Pt.2Novel Sound
Laurel HaloDJ Kicks!K7 Records
Curt CressDschung Tek EPMusic From Memory
Eminent DomainVarious ArtistsL.I.E.S.
LakkerÉpocaR&S
Sea BeeI Wanda Why?Afrosynth
Self ControlInitiation EPDark Grooves
Julian JonahJealousy And LiesGroovin Recordings
Robert Wyatt & The Future EveKiTsuNe / Brian The FoxFlau
Barbara LynnMovin' On A GrooveSoul Brother
NerijaNerija EPDomino Records
Roy AyersSilver VibrationsBBE Records
The Fatback BandSpanish Hustle (inc. Joey Negro remix)Groovin Recordings
Cold / James BernardStrobe Light Network / Lapis LazuliSTROOM / Forced Nostalgia
Tink ThomasVabrationz: EPFXHE
Smith & MuddBlue RiverClaremont 56
Halo MaudDes BrasHeavenly (Stamped W/L)
Doing the Natural Thing 2: Psychedelic-Country-Garage-SoulVarious ArtistsPTR
Ronin ArkestraFirst MeetingAlbert’s Favourites
Danny CoxsonJoker LoverTop Ranking Sound
Afro Blue PersuasionLive at Haight Levels, Vol. 2Mo-Jazz Records
D.J. RogersLove Brought Me Back / Love You ForeverSouth Street Disco
The FrightnrsNever Answer / Questions (Dub)Daptone Records
Big John KPoor SoulsTramp Records
BisonSalmon SpungcakeClaremont 56
The Dubwood AllstarsUnder Dubwood / River ThemeRivertones
La Compagnie CréoleA.I.É (Larry Levan Unreleased Remixes)Pardonnez-nous
In The Red Volume 2: A Britfunk Selection by Saint-JamesVarious ArtistsChuwanaga
PedroShe is EPWolf Music
ProtojeBlood MoneyMr Bongo
Space FarmEgyptology 0.5Left Ear Records
Pat KellyIt's A Good Day / VersionRoom In The Sky
Jayda G & Alexa DashLeave Room 2 BreatheNinja Tune
River YarraLucky BoyAntinote
MATstudio (Jonny Nash & Suzanne Kraft)MATstudio 1Melody As Truth
D.K.Mystic Warrior EPAntinote
DJ NobuOn-NetohNo 'Label'
Digitaldubs, Gilberto Gil & Jeru BantoRefavela RemixMuzamba
Ital HornsRemains Of The DayPartial Records
Jayda GSignificant ChangesNinja Tune
The Inn House Crew ft. Megumi MesakuThe PreacherRoom In The Sky
Delroy EdwardsWagon WheelsL.I.E.S.
DanteWhat Cha Been Up To?Palace Outfitters
KC White & Wailing SoulsCan't Get NowhereKC Soul Proff
KC WhiteI Won't CryKC Soul Proff
Alva Lewis, Bobby Aitken & The Carib BeatsI'm IndebtedHop
Derrick Morgan & Pauline MorganKing For TonightHop
Lee PerryMad HouseUpsetter
Soul TwinsPound Get A BlowUpsetter
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: NM-Sleeve condition: NM-Original USA vinyl - Mint, sealed, opened once
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- Grover Washington Jr – It Feels So Good
- Grover Washington Jr – Hydra
All-time killer funk jazz produced by Creed Taylor. Includes the seminal breaks-and-sampled to death cuts 'Hydra" and 'Knucklehead' and more. Seminal stuff!
Grover Washington JrParadise (1979)Elektra
Fusion, 79
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' or your...
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Dave MatthewsGotta Be Where You Are / Shoogie Wanna Boogie (1976)Kudu
Spacey, funky jazz disco produced by Creed Taylor on Kudu/CTI.Original unplayed USA 45
- Dave Matthews – Gotta Be Where You Are
- 2. Gotta Be Where You Are
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- Original 7"£8.00In stockAdd to Bag
Hank CrawfordI Hear A Symphony (1975)Kudu
"Move You No Mountain" - definitive Loft/Garage jazz funk classic version! Dancers only.
- Hank Crawford – I'll Move You No Mountain
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Original USA Vinyl cutout
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Idris MuhammadBoogie To The TopKudu
A much welcomed reissue of the 1978 Idris Muhammad gem ‘Boogie To The Top’. Released a year after, arguably, Idris’ most well-known anthem, ‘Could...
- Idris Muhammad – Boogie To The Top (Disco Version)
- Idris Muhammad – Boogie To The Top (Edited Version)
- 1. Boogie To The Top (Disco Version)
- 2. Boogie To The Top (Edited Version)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12"£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Esther PhillipsAlone Again, Naturally (1972)Kudu
Includes Esther's killer version of Bill Wither's 'Use Me'
Original = Original USA Vinyl VG+ /Sleeve VG+ (in shrink)100% Guarantee on this and all Original...
- Esther Phillips – Use Me
- 1. Use Me
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+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!
- Reissue LP£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Esther PhillipsFrom A Whisper To A Scream (1971)Kudu
This is a killer funky soul fusion album on Kudu featuring Phillips' great version of the Gil Scott-Heron classic "Home Is Where The Hatred Is". Line-up...
- CD£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+(surface marks plays fine)
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Esther PhillipsFor All We Know (1976)Kudu
Following on from "What A Diff'rence A Day Makes" a year earlier, Esther continues with disco-boogie arrangements by guitarist Joe Beck, updating standards...
- Original LP£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Joe BeckBeck (1975)Kudu
Tough fusion from guitarist Joe Beck with Will Lee on bass (Spike Lee's dad), Ray Mantilla on congas and more on collectible CTI offshoot label Kudu, produced...
- Original LP£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Phil Upchurch And Tennyson StephensUpchurch/Tennyson (1975)Kudu
Includes a wicked moody left-field version of Rotary Connection's classic "Black Gold Of The Sun"!
USA ORIGINAL VINYL
- Phil Upchurch And Tennyson Stephens – Black Gold
- Original LP£15.00In stockAdd to Bag
Tom MoultonA Tom Moulton MixSoul Jazz Records
Tom Moulton is one of the most important people in the history of dance music. From inventing the first ever 12" single to remixer to the stars, the trademark...
- Tom Moulton – Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin
- Tom Moulton – Bt Express - Peace Pipe
- Tom Moulton – Camouflage - Youve Got The Power
- Tom Moulton – Detroit Emeralds - Feel The Need In Me
- Tom Moulton – Orlando River Sound - Moonboots
- 1. Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin
- 3. Bt Express - Peace Pipe
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×CD£11.99
- 2×LP Vol.1£14.99
- 2×LP Vol.2£14.99
Roberta FlackFirst Take (1969)Atlantic
This essential album includes the classic protest song "Compared To What", the sultry "Tryin' Times" and more! A sumptuous fusion of soul and jazz balladry...
- Roberta Flack – Compared To What
- Roberta Flack – The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face
- Roberta Flack – Tryin' Times
- 1. Compared To What
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- CD£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+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!
Acid - Can You Jack?Chicago Acid and Experimental House 1985-95Soul Jazz Records
Following on from our new Acid-Mysterons Invade The Jackin' Zone,
Soul Jazz Records are re-releasing theis long out of print classic album Acid...
- Maurice – This Is Acid
- The Sweat Boyz – Do You Want To Perculate
- Virgo – Go Wild Rhythm Track
- Mr Fingers – Beyond The Clouds
- Tyree – Acid Crash
- Phuture – Phuture Jacks
- Fresh – Dum Dum Part 2
- Roy Davis Jnr – Acid Bass
- Sleezy D – I've Lost Control
- Virgo Four – Take Me Higher
- DJ Pierre – Box Energy
- Frankie Knuckles featuring Jamie Principle – Baby Wants To Ride
- Tyree – Acid Over
- Green Velvet – Explorer
- Two Of A Kind – Like This
- Armando – Downfall
- Phuture – Acid Tracks
- 1. Maurice – This Is Acid
- 2. The Sweat Boyz – Do You Want To Perculate
- 3. Virgo – Go Wild Rhythm Track
- View full info and tracklisting
- Deluxe 2×CD£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Donald ByrdStreet Lady (1973)Blue Note
Classic jazz funk album written and produced by the magnificent Mizell brothers! Includes 'Lansana's Priestess'.
- Donald Byrd – Lansana's Priestess
- 1. Lansana's Priestess
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- Original LP£60.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal USA Vinyl gatefold Blue Note, original Blue Note house inner, some spine wear, sticker removal mark
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Donald ByrdEthiopian KnightsBlue Note
Heavy albumExcellent 1971 rootsy funky jazz fusion album in the spirit of Miles Davis' 'Bitches Brew'! "The Emperor" is a BAD TUNE.
- Donald Byrd – The Emperor
- 1. The Emperor
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- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: GOriginal USA Vinyl blue/white label Liberty original first pressing BST 84380, surface marks plays well, sleevewear has bad sticker removal mark/tear bottom left 2" x 3" - does not look good - but rare record!
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The Atlanta Disco BandBad Luck (1975)Ariola
Tough version of Harold Melvin's disco bomb Bad Luck and loads more
- The Atlanta Disco Band – Bad Luck
- 1. Bad Luck
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- Original LP£10.00
Leroy HutsonThe Man! (1973)Curtom
Seminal rare groove debut album from the legendary Leroy Hutson released on Curtis Mayfield's Curtom label in 1973. Killer
- Reissue LP£15.99In stockAdd to Bag
Kim TolliverCome And Get Me I'm ReadyReel Music
Reissue of Kim Tolliver's 1973 album 'Come And Get Me I'm Ready' - the album that made her a name in deep soul music. Originally...
- Kim Tolliver – The Other Side Of Town
- Kim Tolliver – She Don't Know You (Like I Do)
- Kim Tolliver – Come And Get Me I'm Ready
- Kim Tolliver – The Way He Used To
- Kim Tolliver – I Need You (Come As You Are) / Drop Whatever You're Doing
- Kim Tolliver – Takin' A Woman's Stand
- Kim Tolliver – I'm Losing The Feeling
- Kim Tolliver – Learn To Get Along Without You
- 1. The Other Side Of Town
- 2. She Don't Know You (Like I Do)
- 3. Come And Get Me I'm Ready
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD£12.99
Gil Scott-HeronLive At The Town & Country 1988Acadia
Double disc live recording, London, 1988
- 2×CD£10.99
MFSBMutha Funkin Son Of A Bitch: The Truth Behind The Philly LegendFunkadelphia
Forget the wack cover - this is a serious compilation!! Similar to Soul Jazz Records Philadelphia Roots CDs with seriously obscure tracks.60s and early...
- CD£10.99
- Reissue LP£12.99
Phil PrattStar Wars DubBurning Sounds
First time re-issue of this 1978 Burning Sounds release remastered on 180 gram vinyl. The tunes themselves don't seem to have much connection to the film,...
- Phil Pratt – African Communication
- Phil Pratt – Which Clapp
- Phil Pratt – Star Wars
- Phil Pratt – Side Walk Rider
- Phil Pratt – Tower Dub
- Phil Pratt – Stay Loose
- Phil Pratt – Con-Man
- Phil Pratt – Concertman
- Phil Pratt – Roffa Yet
- 1. African Communication
- 2. Which Clapp
- 3. Star Wars
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- LP£16.99
- CD£7.99
Weldon IrvineCosmic Vortex (1974)BMG
100% Stone-cold rare groove classic. "Walk that Walk" is a heavyweight monster tune. ESSENTIAL!By 1974, 31 year-old Weldon Irvine was ready for the next...
- Reissue LP£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£11.99
The Breathing EffectThe Fisherman AbidesAlpha Pup Records
Breezy AOR vibes from The Breathing Effect! This lush second album release for Alpha Pup Records is some dreamy, future blue-eyed soul business!
- CD£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Gil Scott-HeronFree Will (1972)Flying Dutchman
Brilliant early Gil Scott-Heron album. One of his rarest on the great Flying Dutchman label.
- Gil Scott-Heron – Free Will
- Gil Scott-Heron – Sex Education Ghetto Style
- 1. Free Will
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- New LP £19.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£8.99
Ramon MorrisSweet Sister Funk (1974)Groove Merchant / P vine
Heavyweight classic Jazz album from the tenor sax man Ramon Morris featuring Albert Dailey, Cecil Bridgewater and a great funky production by Sonny Lester...
- Ramon Morris – First Come, First Serve
- Ramon Morris – Sweet Sister Funk
- Ramon Morris – Lord Sideways
- Ramon Morris – People Make The World Go Round
- 1. First Come, First Serve
- 3. Sweet Sister Funk
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP£11.99
Earth, Wind And FireLast Days And Time (1972)Columbia
Early EWF line-up that's rougher, funkier and jazzier than their later albums. Features Ronnie Laws and Roland Bautista, both of whom tear it up on the...
- LP (180 gram)£20.99
- CD£7.99
- Original LP£18.00
Ray BarrettoTomorrow: Barretto Live (1976)Atlantic
Live recording of latin supremo Barretto with his Concert Orchestra Band and guest soloist Tito Puente on the final track. Awesome! Check the wicked dancers'...
- Ray Barretto – Vaya
- 2. Vaya
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 2×LP£14.99
GoGo PenguinMan Made ObjectBlue Note
Gilles Peterson's hottest tip!Man Made Object is the exciting new release from GoGo Penguin on the iconic Blue Note Records, a follow up to their previous...
- GoGo Penguin – Allres
- GoGo Penguin – Unspeakable World
- GoGo Penguin – Branches Break
- GoGo Penguin – Weird Cat
- GoGo Penguin – Quiet Mind
- GoGo Penguin – Smarra
- GoGo Penguin – Initiate
- GoGo Penguin – Gbfisysih
- GoGo Penguin – Surrender To Mountain
- GoGo Penguin – Protest
- GoGo Penguin – Fading: Feigning
- 1. Allres
- 2. Unspeakable World
- 3. Branches Break
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- LP£21.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Donna SummerBad Girls (1979)Casablanca
Disco classic double-album featuring "Hot Stuff" and "Bad Girls"...Toot toot, beep beep!
- Donna Summer – Bad Girls
- 2. Bad Girls
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- Original 2×LP£9.99Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Original USA Vinyl
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Studio One Records Official T-ShirtBlack/YellowStudio One/Soul Jazz Records
Exclusive Studio One Official T-shirt!
- Mens XL£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
- Mens M£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
- Mens L£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
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Donald ByrdPlaces And Spaces (1975)Blue Note
Definitive jazz funk album produced by the Mizell brothers. A classic - all the way!
- Donald Byrd – Change
- Donald Byrd – Wind Parade
- Donald Byrd – (Fallin' Like) Dominoes
- 1. Change
- 2. Wind Parade
- 3. (Fallin' Like) Dominoes
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£90.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal USA Vinyl, sleeve has some spine wear, minor dent in bottom left corner, general ageing. w/ Original inner, Vinyl is great!
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Love UnlimitedUnder The Influence Of Love Unlimited (1973)20th Century Records
Includes the rare groove classic "Under The Influence Of Love" and Barry White's "Love's Theme"!
- Original LP£9.99Vinyl condition: VG-Sleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original USA Vinyl
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Effi Duke & The Love FamilyMr. LovePMG
In 1980 Effi Duke & The Love Family came out with their debut Mr. Love. It was released by Homzy Records which was a home of many Afro-Funk records, going...
- Effi Duke & The Love Family – Mr. Love
- Effi Duke & The Love Family – God Of Mercy
- Effi Duke & The Love Family – Time Is Come
- Effi Duke & The Love Family – You Turn Me On
- Effi Duke & The Love Family – Get Ready
- Effi Duke & The Love Family – Know Thyself
- 1. Mr. Love
- 2. God Of Mercy
- 3. Time Is Come
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP + Download Code£20.99
- CD£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Mark IIIMarvin WhoremongerNow-Again Reserve
15-17 year old Las Vegas high school kids meet a transient vocalist to create X-rated, basement funk. One of the most sought after funk LPs gets shining...
- Mark III – Street Scene
- Mark III – Pusher Man
- Mark III – Sex In Motion
- Mark III – Funky Heaven
- Mark III – Going To The Top
- Mark III – The Party's Over
- Mark III – Sex In Motion (Instrumental)
- Mark III – Funky Heaven (Instrumental)
- 1. Street Scene
- 2. Pusher Man
- 3. Sex In Motion
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP (180g) + Download Code£49.99
- CD£16.99