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Heavenly Ethiopiques: The Best Of The Ethiopiques SeriesVarious

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1. Alèmayèhu Eshèté – Tashamanalètch
2. Seyoum Gèbrèyès – Hamétègnaw
3. Ayaléw Mèsfin – Terèdjew nèbèr
4. Tèshomè Meteku – Yèzèmèd yèbaed
5. Seyfou Yohannes – Mèla mèla
6. Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou – Presentiment
7. Wallias Band – Muziqawi Silt
8. Tèsfa-Maryam Kidané – Ewnèt yèt lagegnesh
9. Mulatu Astatqé – yégélé Tezeta
10. Gétatchèw Mèkurya – Shellèla bèsaxophone
11. Girma Bèyènè – Ené nègn bay manèsh
12. Mahmoud Ahmed – Bèmen sèbèb letlash
13. Muluqèn Mèllèssè – Hédètch alu
14. Tlahoun Gèssèssè – Lantchi biyé
15. Menelik Wèsnatchèw – Tchèrèqa
16. Tèklé Tèsfa-Ezghi – Sèlam tèmagwèt
17. Abbèbè Tèssèmma – Ashasha bèyèw
18. Tèwèldè Rèdda – Ab teqay qerèbi
19. Ali Birra Kan – ati fettun isani infedhani
20. Tsèhaytu Bèraki – Mèdjèmèrya feqrey

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The first 'Best of' on vinyl from the legendary 'Ethiopiques' series. Francis Falcetto, the founder of the series specialist in Ethiopian music, picks up a selection of the best tracks from the series.

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Russ Winstanley’s Heart Of Northern Soul: Wigan Casino MemoriesVarious ArtistsOutta Sight

16 floor-wrecking soul cuts (as tried and tested in the dance at Wigan Casino) picked by legendary soul / disco DJ, Russ Winstanley.

Funk/Soul

1. Yvonne Baker – You Didn't Say A Word
2. Bobby Freeman – I'll Never Fall In Love Again
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Countdown to... SoulVarious ArtistsTramp Records

Wicked compilation from Tramp Records focussing on four different facets of the golden era of Soul music. A selection of raw funky-soul from the late...

Funk/Soul, Compilations

1. Jackie Johnson's Back Beaters – How Tough It Was
2. The Chances – People Wake Up Before It Is Too Late
3. The Fugitives Archie – Rich Man Poor Man
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Seção RítmicaVarious ArtistsAtemoya Records

Killer collection of instrumental funk all the way from Brazil! Culled from the times no vocalist was claiming the spotlight, these instrumentals focus...

Brazilian, Compilations

1. Ed Lincoln – Eu Quero Levar Você Pra Casa
2. Free Sound Orchestra – The King's Bounce
3. Dom Salvador – Tio Macrô
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Warfaring Strangers: Acid NightmaresVarious ArtistsNumero Group

New part in the excellent Wayfaring Strangers series from the Numero Group. This time they explore all forms of Psychedelic, hard and acid rock -...

Rock

1. Xarhanga – Acid Nightmare
2. Novaks Kapelle – Hypodermic Needle
3. Whistler's Mother – Dark Dawn
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Guarapo! Forty Bangers From BarranquillaVarious ArtistsHonest Jon's Records

Fascinating selection of contemporary rhythms from the contemporary scene in Barranquilla, Colombia released via Honest Jon's. Includes a full-size...

Electronic , Latin

1. Kole Con El Wee
2. Isleno
3. El Bobo
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Straight No Chaser #98VariousStraight No Chaser

After a hiatus of over a decade, legendary magazine, Straight No Chaser is back with issue 98! Featuring Georgia Ann Muldrow (cover story), Binker...

Magazines

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The Move #3 - TenderloniousVariousThe Move

Third edition of the excellent London based Move Magazine! This edition features SOTU favourite and 22a records head, Tenderlonious alongside...

Magazines

Magazine (300g)£6.50
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Kale Plankieren: Dutch Cassette Rarities 1981-1985 Vol. 1Various ArtistsKnekelhuis

Fascinating compilation focusing on the the european DIY scene, with music from the Amsterdam Fetisj scene and cities such as Rotterdam, Utrecht,...

Minimal Synth and Cold Wave

1. Das Ding – Meteor Sinkhole
2. Boris Dzaneck – Dance
3. Y Create – I Don't Want To Be
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The Stax 7s BoxVarious ArtistsStax

Celebratory release from one of the premier southern soul labels, Stax. Featuring classics (and some sought-after rarities!) in one deluxe box set...

Funk/Soul

1. Darrell Banks – I’m The One Who Loves You
2. J.J. Barnes – Sweet Sherry
3. Carla Thomas – I’ll Never Stop Loving You
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Versus (feat. Collocutor)Various ArtistsOn the Corner Records

On the Corner calls upon the likes of FYI Chris and Jinku to rework material from Mugwisa International Xylophone Group, Collocutor...

House Music, Broken Beat

1. Makadem – Nyako (Jinku Remix)
2. Black Classical – JeJe
3. Collocutor – Agama (Contours Remix)
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Collection VIIIVarious ArtistsErased Tapes Records

Celebratory compilation commencing the 10th anniversary of established electronic label, Erased Tapes. A compilation of 11 beautiful...

Electronic

1. David Allred – The Ways
2. Penguin Cafe – Cantorum
3. Daniel Brandt – Kale Me
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Joey Negro and Sean P present: The Best of Disco SpectrumVarious ArtistsBBE

18 years on from the release of the very first ‘Disco Spectrum’ LP, Joey Negro and Sean P revisit the project, selecting the finest disco cuts from...

Classic Disco, Disco, Compilations

3. Rare Pleasure – Let Me Down Easy
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Tribute to Disc Shop ZeroVarious ArtistsIdle Hands

Naoki E-Jima's Disc Shop Zero record store in Tokyo holds a special place in the hearts of the Bristolian music scene - forever championing releases...

House Music

1. Outboxx – Lost Soul (Rob Smith Remix)
2. Atki 2 – He's Royal
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Norman Jay MBE presents: Mister Good TimesVarious ArtistsSunday Best

Norman Jay's seminal series returns featuring party-starting tracks from the like of James Brown, Georgie Fame, Aretha Franklin, Loleatta...

Funk/Soul, Disco, Compilations

1. Vicki Sue Robinson – Daylight
2. James Brown – Funky President (People It’s Bad)
3. The Main Ingredient – Instant Love
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Sweet As Broken Dates: Lost Somali Tapes From The Horn Of AfricaVarious ArtistsOstinato Records

Ostinato Records follow on from their killer 'Synthesize The Soul' compilation and focus on the beautiful lost music from Somalia. This stunning comp...

African , Compilations

1. Nimco Jamaac – Buuraha U Dheer (The Highest Mountains)
2. Aamina Camaari – Rag Waa Nacab Iyo Nasteexo (Men Are Cruel & Kind)
3. Zahra Ahmed Nuur Ali – Unknown
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Nairobi Calling: Selected Recordings 1976-1996Various ArtistsNo Wahala Sounds

No Wahala Sounds specialises in reissuing obscure and out of print recordings from Africa and Asia. Nairobi Calling features tracks by artists from...

African

1. Baba Ilunga Wa Ilunga – Nakuomba
2. Victoria Chomeka – Ochieng DJ Komoro
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All Night Long: Music From The Sound TrackVarious ArtistsNot Now Music

Classic soundtrack to the 1962 film featuring Charlie Mingus, Tubby Hayes and Dave Brubeck.

Soundtracks, Jazz

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Pura Vida Presents: Beach Diggin' Vol. 5 - Hand Picked by Mambo & GutsVarious ArtistsHeavenly Sweetness

A superb selection of idiosyncratic tune from Tunisian reggae, Japanese disco through to West Indian jazz-funk and beyond! Another exemplary...

Funk/Soul, Compilations

1. Yasuko Agawa – L.A. Nights
2. Stephen Colebrooke – Stay Away From Music
3. Tala André Marie – Sweet Dole
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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...

African , Compilations

1. Crossbones – Really
2. Amanaz – History Of Man
3. Witch – Strange Dream
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Mad Mats presents Digging Beyond the CratesVarious ArtistsBBE Records

DJ, record label impresario and former Swedish champion b-boy, Mad Mats knows a thing or two about finding good music. As well as iconic underground imprints...

House Music, Compilations, Funk and Soul, Reggae

1. Johnny Moore – Big Big Boss
2. Gappy Ranks – Sherriff (Murlo Remix)
3. Ensemble Entendu – Jah I See You
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SALSOUL RE-EDITS SERIES THREE: DIMITRI FROM PARISVariousSalsoul

Following on from his stellar record store day 2017 double-pack, Dimitri is back with another clutch of indispensable Disco edits from his impressive archive...

New Disco and re-edits, Compilations

1. The Salsoul Orchestra – Ooh I Love It (Love Break) (Dimitri From Paris DJ Friendly Classic 12” Re-Edit)
2. Skyy – First Time Around (Dimitri From Paris DJ Friendly Classic Re-Edit)
3. The Jammers – Be Mine Tonight (Dimitri From Paris DJ Friendly Classic Re-Edit)
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The Original Sound Of MaliVariousMr Bongo

Killer comp showcasing the rich history of musical innovation from Mali - arguably the most sophiscated form of African music. Vik Sohonie...

African , Compilations

1. Idrissa Soumaoro et L’Eclipse de L’Ija – Nissodia (Joie de l’op misme)
2. Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako – Tiecolom-Ba
3. Super Tentemba Jazz – Mangan
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Jheri Tracks Vol 2 - IVariousJheri Tracks

Second Jheri Tracks compilation - this time spread across three 12s and a cassette. The A side of Part I is an all Dublin affair with Lumigraph a bit of...

House Music

1. Lumigraph – Smelly Rockers At The Gypsy Rose
2. LMM – Metro Boomin' (DJ Sewers' Underground Classic)
3. Mangetout – Hardy
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Now & ThenVarious ArtistsSo Low

4 track EP released via Optimo's So Low imprint showcasing afro-trance, industrial and minimal synth tracks from the likes of Ian Hicks, Luxos, Carl...

Electronic , Minimal Synth and Cold Wave, Post-Punk

1. Ian Hicks – False Awakening
2. Luxos – Vihreä Ovi
3. Carl Matthews – As Above, So Below
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Strictly MAW (Part 1)Various ArtistsStrictly Rhythm

**Warehouse find!** Part 1 of the vinyl version of the MAW Strictly Rhythm compilation! Kenny and Louie pick 8 classics from the SR golden...

House Music, Classic House

1. The Boss – Congo (Ministry Anthem)
2. Sun Sun Sun – Curious (Vocal mix)
3. Krimp – Get Up (Original mix)
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Strictly MAW (Part 2)Various ArtistsStrictly Rhythm

**Warehouse find!** Part 2 of the vinyl version of the MAW Strictly Rhythm compilation! Kenny and Louie pick 7 classics from the SR golden...

House Music, Classic House

1. Logic – The Warning (Inner mix)
2. The Don – The Horn Song (Original mix)
3. Erick More Morillo – Dancin (A Little More dub)
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The Sound Of Mercury Rising: Compiled With Love By DJ HarveyVarious ArtistsPikes Records

The one and only DJ Harvey selects key tracks for his 'Mercury Rising' sets and cult Ibiza club pikes. This sampler features tracks from the likes...

Disco

1. Tony Esposito – Danza Dell'Acqua
2. Tore – She's A Lady
3. Elkin & Nelson – Abran Paso – Ahoa (Enrolle)
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The West End Story Vol. 3Various ArtistsWest End

Third part in the 'West End Story' series. Essential disco classics from one of the greatest disco labels, West End. Features classics from the likes...

Disco, Classic Disco

1. Taana Gardner – When You Touch Me (Larry Levan Mix)
2. Glass – Let Me Feel Your Heartbeat
3. Sparque – Music Turns Me On (T. Scott Mix)
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John Armstrong presents: Afrobeat BrasilVarious ArtistsBBE

The African beats always been essential to Brazil's music. But now the new generation of musicians, singers and rappers are tweaking the basics of...

Brazilian, Compilations

1. Andre Abujamra – Origem
2. BNegao – Bass Do Tambo (feat Os Seletores De Frequencia)
3. Camarao Orkestra – Afoxe (feat Agathe Iracema)
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PNP 001Various ArtistsPNP

Axe On Wax family launch their affiliate PNP label with four tracks of filtered disco and rugged house music business from regulars Deejay Astral,...

House Music, Lo-fi

1. Fede Lng – Inside Your Love
2. Jessu Bru – Don't You Know
3. Deejay Astral – Say Yes
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Selectors 003 - Marcel DettmannVarious ArtistsDekmantel

Berghain resident and MDR records boss, Marcel Dettmann weighs in with a KILLER selection of industrial, minimal synth and post punk tracks for the...

Minimal Synth and Cold Wave, Post-Punk, Compilations

1. Front 242 – Don't Crash
2. The Force Dimension – Algorythm (Manipulating Mix)
3. Executive Slacks – So Mote It Be
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The Abatwa (Pygmy): Why Did We Stop Growing Tall?VariousGlitterbeat Records

Rough-hewn, tribal sonics from the tribes of the Rwandan borderlands. One-stringviolins/ 11-string harps/ haunted solo & duo singing/ battery operatedloop...

African , Compilations

1. Christoph Ntabanganyimana with Bihoyiki Dathive – Sida Ni Mbi (AIDS is Bad)
2. Emmanuel Hatungimana – Rwanda Nziza (Beautiful Rwanda)
3. Bihoyiki Dathive – Igira Hino (Come Closer)
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Ethiopian Urban And Tribal Music: Mindanoo Mistiru / Gold From WaxVarious ArtistsSub Rosa

Ethiopia has many languages and styles of music. These recordings were made in the Empire of Ethiopia in 1971. The music recorded in Addis Adaba uses...

African , Ethiopiques

1. Drum Dirge
2. Wub Allen 'Beautiful World'
3. Galla Song
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Ote Maloya - The Birth Of Electric Maloya In La Réunion 1975-1986Various ArtistsStrut

Strut present a brand new compilation documenting the groundbreaking maloya scene on Réunion Island from the mid-70s, as Western instrumentation joined...

Tropical/World/Outernational

1. Caméléon – La Rosée Si Feuilles Songes
2. Michou – Maloya Ton Tisane
3. Jean Claude Viadère – Moin La Pas Fait Tout Sel
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Strictly Britxotica! Palais Pop And Locarno LatinVarious ArtistsTrunk Records

Another superb adventure in the Britxotica! series, looking into rare and amazing exotic British recordings. For this exciting instalment, Trunk focuses...

Latin

1. The Cha Cha Cha Course Intro
2. Joe Loss – Mambo In Old Lisbon
3. Edmundo Ros – In Ain't Necessarily So
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Pura Vida Presents: Beach Diggin' Vol. 5 - Hand Picked by Mambo & GutsVarious ArtistsHeavenly Sweetness

A superb selection of idiosyncratic tune from Tunisian reggae, Japanese disco through to West Indian jazz-funk and beyond! Another exemplary...

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1. Yasuko Agawa – L.A. Nights
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Cotonete Earth Overshoot Day (inc. Patrice Scott remix)Heavenly Sweetness

Third part in the series from new project Cotonete, made up of members of Ethio Jazz group Akalé Wubé and keyboardist Florian Pellissier. Wicked 70's...

House Music

1. Earth Overshoot Day - Original mix
2. Earth Overshoot Day - Hugo LX remix
3. Earth Overshoot Day - Vox Low remix
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Guts Stop The Violence Heavenly Sweetness

Guts has recently changed his live band, Leron Thomas and Von Pea left the band and it's now Beat Assailant the MC and Wolfgang from the soul...

Funk/Soul, Hip-Hop

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Tagi & Steve Beatberg YOUARESURROUNDED Heavenly Sweetness

Sly Johnson's beatmaker project, back to his hip hop roots!!!Guided by Hip Hop since the 90's until today, worked in great detail, YOUARESURROUNDED highlights...

Hip-Hop

1. Youaresurrounded (The Intro)
2. This Is Life (Featuring Rapper Big Pooh & Sly Johnson)
3. Boom Bap Love (Featuring Lisa Spada)
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Roger Raspail Dalva Heavenly Sweetness

For his second solo album in 20 years Roger Raspail, a master of percussion, creates a heady intersection of jazz and Guadeloupean folk...

Jazz, Tropical/World/Outernational, Sale items!

1. Rara (feat. Anthony Joseph)
2. Manzé René (feat. Patrice Caratini)
3. Nuit Douce (feat. Jacob Desvarieux & Patrice Caratini)
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Ethiopian Hit Parade Vol.1 Heavenly Sweetness

After releasing around fifty 45 rpm singles and his first 33 rpm album (Ethiopian Modern Instrumental Hits AELP 10, re-released by Heavenly Sweetness HL092VL),...

African , Ethiopiques

1. Alemayehu Eshete – Addis Abeba Bete
2. Girma Beyene – Set Alameneme
3. Gemechu Itana – Shemermare Tiya
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Pura Vida Presents: Beach Diggin' Volume 4 Hand Picked By Mambo & GutsVariousHeavenly Sweetness

14 more exquisite funky grooves of the rare variety to provide the ideal soundtrack for chilling on the beach.As usual with Beach Diggin' the selectors...

Funk and Soul, Electronic , Compilations

1. Boris Gardiner – Breezin
2. Glen Ricks – I've Been Waiting For You
3. Serginho Meriti – Bon Momentos
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Les Vikings De La Guadeloupe Enko On Ti Tou 1966-2016 Heavenly Sweetness

A compilation of music from one of the most important French Antillean band of the 60’s and the 70’s. They bring a unique mix of Biguine,...

Tropical/World/Outernational

1. Ambiance Vikings
2. Assez Pale
3. Rumbo Melon
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Mulatu Astatke Ethio Jazz Heavenly Sweetness

E-S-S-E-N-T-I-A-L deep jazz from 1970s Ethiopia! Mulatu is a cult figure for fans of both 1970s indy deep jazz (think Strata East) and African music -...

African , Jazz