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Massive Attack & Tom WaitsBoots on the GroundPlay It Again Sam
Ariana GrandepetalIsland
Nia ArchivesEmotional JunglistIsland
Chez DamierI Never Knew LoveKMS
Cloud 9Do You Want Me BabyUnknown Ltd
William DeVaughnBe Thankful For What You GotDemon Records
Soul Element aka Stacy KiddHow Bad I Want Ya feat Peven EverettDaybreakers
Mood II Swing / Jovonn / Roy Davis Jr. / OsuladeKing Street Sounds Sampler Vol. 7King Street Sounds
Mr Bongo Record Club Vol. 8Various ArtistsMr Bongo
MuseThe Wow!Warner Records
Labi Siffre1970-1971Edsel
Joe HisaishiA Big Bold Beautiful JourneyMutant
Marcia Griffiths / Dub SpecialistFeel Like Jumping / Feel Like Jumping Pt. 2Soul Jazz Records
MonolakeInterstateField Records
Lord Tanamo / Jackie MittooKeep On Moving / Totally TogetherSoul Jazz Records
Carlton and The ShoesLove Me Forever / Never Let GoSoul Jazz Records
Dawn Penn / Jackie MittooNo No No / Ghetto OrganSoul Jazz Records
Tony HumphriesRunning Back Mastermix: Kiss FM Zanzibar Years (LP 1)Running Back
Tony HumphriesRunning Back Mastermix: Kiss FM Zanzibar Years (LP 2)Running Back
Tony HumphriesRunning Back Mastermix: Kiss FM Zanzibar Years (Mixed)Running Back
Your Brother’s Keeper & Gary BartzWhere Rivers MeetBrownswood
NY’s FinestDo You Feel MeBassline Records
Def LeppardGreatest HitsUMR
Jan JonesIndependent Woman (Parts 1 & 2)Celestial Echo
Ben Salisbury & Geoff BarrowSteve (Soundtrack From The Netflix Film)Invada
De La SoulThe Grind DateBMG
New African Orchestra / Lost Tymeez / USGThe Ron Trent Collection Vol.1Nite Grooves
Roy Ayers UbiquityVibrationsVampisoul
LizzoBitchAtlantic
Jalen NgondaDoctrine of LoveDaptone Records
Os MutantesEverything Is Possible! The Best Of Os MutantesLuaka Bop
Fundido feat. Emma DufauxGet A GripDFA
Inner CityGood Life (inc. Carl Craig remix)KMS
Zed Bias x MJKKeep On Livin'/Late To CamberwellE Soul Cultura/Mr Bongo
MaxwellMaxwell's Urban Hang SuiteSony
- 7" ATH019£13.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Homegrown Syndrome – Confrontation
- Homegrown Syndrome – You and Me Babe
'Confrontation' by Homgrown Syndrome is a banger that has been heavily in demand for the last 8 or so years. A killer disco funk a-side flipped with a deep quality 70s soul stepper!
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP AOTNLP049£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
Jerry BlacksheerDefectedAthens Of The North
Reissue of this awesome, mega-rare modern soul bullet from 1986! Essential, party-starting reissue via Athens Of The North!
- – Defected
- – You are the One
- 1. – Defected
- 2. – You are the One
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- 7" ATH116£13.00In 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
Linkwood & Greg FoatLinkwood & Greg FoatAthens Of The North
Wicked new collaboration between two heavy hitters from the jazz and house music world. Edinburgh based electronic producer Linkwood joins forces with...
- – Es Vedra
- – Marina
- – Pressure
- – Bentley 101
- – Sa Talaia
- – Neutrino
- – Push It
- – Mysterious Richie
- 1. – Es Vedra
- 2. – Marina
- 3. – Pressure
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP AOTNLP032£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD AOTNCD032£10.99In 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP AOTNLP027£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
Underground ResurrectionDreams / RealityAOE
A huge funk 45 monster that's even getting love from the soul heads for the strong vocals and some intricate changes throughout! Tough!
- – dreams
- – reality
- 1. – dreams
- 2. – reality
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" AOE011£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The UsLet's Do It Today (Procrastination)AOE
The full-length versions of these undeniably heavy funk / psych joints from The Us avaible now for the first time since they were recorded over 45 years...
- – Let's Do It Today (Procrastination)
- – Peace
- 1. – Let's Do It Today (Procrastination)
- 2. – Peace
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" AOE012£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Cool CreationsWish Upon LoveAthens Of The North
Inspired by Kool And The Gang, 'Wish Upon Love / Nightime on the Beach' by Cool Creations were taken from that little know but much loved LP...
- – Wish Upon Love
- – Nightime on the Beach
- 1. – Wish Upon Love
- 2. – Nightime on the Beach
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH021£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Second Re$$urrectionYou Done Let the Daylight Catch You (feat. Louis Johnson)Athens Of The North
Athens Of The North are quick to bring the second of holy grail releases from The Second Re$$urrection! Two hugely sought after disco gems!
- – You Done Let The Daylight Catch You (feat. Louis Johnson)
- – Smoke in the Disco
- 1. – You Done Let The Daylight Catch You (feat. Louis Johnson)
- 2. – Smoke in the Disco
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH023£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Africa Airways Two: Funk Departures 1973-1982Africa Seven
The 'Africa Airways' series returns, to focus once again on the harder funk side of African music. This killer compilation showcases powerful contributions...
- Pasteur Lappe – Na Real Sekele Fo Ya
- M'Bamina – Kilowi-Kilowi
- Ekambi Brillant – Aboki (Mon Copain)
- Bongi Makeba – Don't Do It
- Jo Tongo – Piani
- Oscar Harris And The Twinkle Stars – Relax (Before Doin' Sex)
- Bozambo – Get It On The Music
- Misse Ngoh – Tata Ngoh
- Myriam Makeba – Toyota Fantasy (John Bryan Edit)
- 1. Pasteur Lappe – Na Real Sekele Fo Ya
- 2. M'Bamina – Kilowi-Kilowi
- 3. Ekambi Brillant – Aboki (Mon Copain)
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP ASVN010£16.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ge-Ology feat. Mark De Clive-LoweMoon CircuitrySound Signature
Ge-Ology lands on Theo Parrish's Sound Signature label, dropping the aptly-named, cosmic, boogie, synth flex, 'Moon Circuitry'. On the flipside the...
- – Moon Circuitry
- – Escape On The Lodge Freeway
- 1. – Moon Circuitry
- 2. – Escape On The Lodge Freeway
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" SS058£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Little MiltonSweet SixteenChecker (1967)
Electric blues produced by Charles Stepney!
- – Sweet Sixteen (Part I)
- 1. – Sweet Sixteen (Part I)
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Leron ThomasRole PlayHeavenly Sweetness
One of the most talented musicians of the New York jazz scene but who frees himself completely from borders of the jazz and beyond! With already a big...
- 12" HS126VL£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Eddie FloydPeople, Get It TogetherStax
Great funk tune on Stax. UNPLAYED ORIGINAL UK STAX 45Vinyl NM-100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe -...
- – People, Get It Together
- 1. – People, Get It Together
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
J. YoungThe MessTramp Records
J. Young recorded two 45rpm singles for James Reese' Najma label some time in the late 1960s. Both releases are extremenly hard to...
- – The Mess (feat. The Fabulous Dobbs)
- – It's Got Soul (feat. B. Hill)
- 1. – The Mess (feat. The Fabulous Dobbs)
- 2. – It's Got Soul (feat. B. Hill)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" TR196£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Baby WashingtonYou Are What You AreSue (1967)
Great Funky Soul tune.
ORIGINAL USA 45 G ONLY CONDITION
- – You Are What You Are
- 1. – You Are What You Are
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£5.00 £5.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Lee Fields & The Expressions Just Can't Win / Still Gets Me DownTruth & Soul
60's veteran singer Lee Fields & The Expressions with two heavy cuts from the "Emma Jean" LP.
'Just Can't Win' is a funky number with horns,...
- – Just Can't Win
- – Still Gets Me Down
- 1. – Just Can't Win
- 2. – Still Gets Me Down
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" TS060-7£5.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Stoney And MeatloafIt Takes All Kinds Of People (1971)Rare Earth
WICKED TUNE! Blue-eyed Motown-esque soul on the Motown rock-offshoot label from ... Meatloaf!
MINT ORIGINAL USA UNPLAYED 45
- – it takes all kinds of people
- 1. – it takes all kinds of people
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Unplayed USA Vinyl 45Sold out Notify me when in stock
Marilyn Barbarin and The Soul FindersRebornSoul Jazz Records
Surely one of the TUFFEST New Orleans Funk tunes ever made! The intensity of Marilyn Barbarin’s vocals are only matched by the super-tightness of Eddie...
- – Reborn
- – Believe Me
- 1. – Reborn
- 2. – Believe Me
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR303-7£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
T'SpoonSweetness / School DanceAthens Of The North
For us it's all about "Sweetness" - absolutely gorregous, trippy soul bullet!
The originals are impossible to find even for hardened collectors,...
- – School Dance
- – Sweetness
- 1. – School Dance
- 2. – Sweetness
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH027£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
TonisticsHolding OnAthens Of The North
Killer Jacksons-style disco / funk 7" reissued on the excellent Athens Of The North label!
- – Holding On
- – Dimona (Spiritual Capital Of The World)
- 1. – Holding On
- 2. – Dimona (Spiritual Capital Of The World)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH020£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Brief Encounter We Want To Play For YouAthens Of The North
Killer disco / soul holy grail gem re-issued by Athens Of The North!
- – We Want To Play For You
- – Sweet Tender Loving
- 1. – We Want To Play For You
- 2. – Sweet Tender Loving
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH029£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Leroy Hutson I Think I'm Falling In LoveAthens Of The North
Two feel-good anthems of the highest order and weapon of choice for the climax of a good night - essential from one of the greatest vocalists of the...
- – I Think I'm Falling In love
- – Love To Hold You Close
- 1. – I Think I'm Falling In love
- 2. – Love To Hold You Close
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH018£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tarika BlueTruth is the Key / DreamflowerAthens Of The North
Highly sought-after soul gold. Features "Dreamflower" famously samped by Erykah Badu on "Didn't Cha Know". This is a buy-on-sight number - recommended!
- – Truth is the Key
- – Dreamflower
- 1. – Truth is the Key
- 2. – Dreamflower
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH026£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ashford & SimpsonDon't Cost You Nothing / Bourgie BourgieWarner Bros
12" Special Limited Edition with full-length versions of two Ashford & Simpson classics from 1977! 'Don't Cost You Nothing' is a wicked bass-led funk...
- – Don't Cost You Nothing
- – Bourgie Bourgie
- 1. – Don't Cost You Nothing
- 2. – Bourgie Bourgie
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" WB22799£6.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Reality Band and ShowGangsterboyAthens Of The North
Athens Of The North are on one serious roll! Gorgeous, rarer-than-rare disco 45 reissued! Last sold on Ebay for the mind-boogling amount of $7000 (WTF!)....
- – Gangsterboy
- – All You Need Is Time to Mess Around
- 1. – Gangsterboy
- 2. – All You Need Is Time to Mess Around
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH014£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Kon Who Shot YaStar Time
Michael covered Bob Marley's classic "I shot The Sheriff" in 1978, a little known fact! Kon goes to work chopping it into a pool-side disco house bullet!
- – Who Shot Ya
- – Who Shot Ya - That Man Munks Remix
- – Inhuman Nature
- 1. – Who Shot Ya
- 2. – Who Shot Ya - That Man Munks Remix
- 3. – Inhuman Nature
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" ST007£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
MYTHPlay with MeAthens Of The North
Athens Of The North return with a monster-stomping boogie 45! MYTH's 1985 rarity 'Play With Me' was originally available on a sought-after 12", now getting...
- – Play with Me
- – In Action
- 1. – Play with Me
- 2. – In Action
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH080£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Twice Taste The Aroma Sounds Familiar
Fourth in a series of special 45’s from the Sounds Familiar label - this time featuring two workouts by the italian producer Twice. Limited to 300...
- – DB
- – SAELA
- 1. – DB
- 2. – SAELA
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" TW01£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Marcos ValleMarcos Valle (Half-Speed Mastered Edition)Mr Bongo
Mr Bongo reissue the classic, self-titled 1983 album by Brazilian music legend, Marcos Valle. Features the essential disco/boogie track co-written with...
- – Estrelar
- – Fogo Do Sol
- – Samba De Verao
- – Para Os Filhos De Abraao
- – Naturalmente
- – Tapa No Real
- – Tapetes, Guardanapos, Cetins
- – Dia D
- – Mais Que Amor
- – Viola Enluarada
- 1. – Estrelar
- 2. – Fogo Do Sol
- 3. – Samba De Verao
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP MRBLP231HS£23.00Half-speed mastered editionOut of stock Notify me when in stock