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Barry BrownBig Big Politician / No Wicked Shall EnterDub Store
Cedric Im BrooksBlackness Of Darkness / Africa CallingDub Store
Lloyd McNeillElegiaSoul Jazz Records
PrinceEmancipationNPG
The Gladiators / Tommy McCookLie Low / How SoonTreasure Isle / Push Music
Amelia HarmonyMy Sound's Top-A-TopUnrulee
Kyle Dixon & Michael SteinStranger Things Volume 3
Studio One DJ PartyFeaturing Dillinger Prince Jazzbo, Lone Ranger, Michigan & Smiley and many moreSoul Jazz Records
Tribe Of ColinAge of AquariusHonest Jon's
Ana MazzottiAna MazzottiFar Out Recordings
AfrodeutscheBreak Before MakeSkam
Mariana IngoldCara A CaraLeft Ear Records
Gyedu Blay Ambolley & Zantoda Mark IIIControlMr Bongo
Paranoid London feat. Simon ToppingCult Hero (Do You Wanna Touch Me)Paranoid London
DJAX-RE-UP VOL. 2Various ArtistsDekmantel
Palm UnitDon’t Buy Ivory Anymore!Komos Records
De AmbassadeDuistre KamersKnekelhuis
Nils FrahmEncores 3Erased Tapes
Sidiku BuariFeelings / Sidiku Buari And His Jam BustersBBE
Massive AttackMassive Attack vs Mad Professor Part II (Mezzanine Remix Tapes ’98)UMC
Stump ValleyNatural RaceDekmantel
Ana MazzottiNinguem Vai Me SegurarFar Out Recordings
Buddy Collette SeptetPolynesiaTrunk Records
PYJÆNPYJÆNDeepMatter
Joe Armon-JonesTurn To Clear ViewBrownswood Recordings
Lovely JonYou Just Don't Turn it Off!Not On Label
No Wahala In The DanceAdventures In Contemporary Reggae, Dub & ElectronicsNo Wahala Sounds
Dan SubtifugeBlackboard Jungle DubTotally Dubwise Recordings
Riddim ConferenceCobraKingston Connexion
Dreadlock TalesHorn Of ZionDreadlock Tales Music
V.C.V.SHum (feat. DJ Sotofett remix)Vodkast
EVM128Input Vol. 1Studio Rockers
Judah Eskender TafariLong SufferingRhygin
Greg Foat & James ThorpePhotosynthesisAthens Of The North
Resolution 88RevolutionsLegere
The Polyversal SoulsSiakwaa / Nana Agyei (Medley)Philophon
Sleepers Poets ScientistsVarious ArtistsCES Records
HodiniThe Untitled EPWOLF Music
Billy BoyoOne Spliff A Day / One Dub A DayVP Records
Raw Silk / Barbara Mason / Shirley LitesDr. Packer ReworksWest End Records
Winston Reedy & The Inn House CrewHere I Come (Medley)Room In The Sky
Skyy / The Salsoul OrchestraMoplen ReworksSalsoul
Trinidadian Deep pres. Native CultureNative CultureShelter
Juliaiasiash & SaluteRaw DiamondRoom In The Sky
The Inn House CrewThe RoachRoom In The Sky
Eleventeen EstonAt The WaterGrowing Bin Records
Bartosz KruczynskiBaltic Beat IIGrowing Bin Records
Eleventeen EstonDelta HorizonGrowing Bin Records
Operating TheatreMiss MaugerAllchival
Miles DavisRubberbandWarner Jazz / Rhino
- Jack McDuff – Blue Monsoon
Includes the jazz dance killer 'Blue Monsoon'. Rare fusion on Cadet, 1975. Tough line-up includes George Benson (with his jazz hat on), Phil Upchurch, Grady Tate, Ray Mantilla on congas and Pee Wee Ellis. Rare album.
Jack McDuffThe Heatin' System (1972)Cadet
This record is KILLER. Very rare, hardcore funk jazz!!
- 2×LP£19.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jack McDuffSophisticated Funk (1976)Chess
Killer fusion. From boogie funk of Dit Da Dit to the Digwalls/Gilles Peterson jazz dancers Ju Ju.
- Jack McDuff – Dit Da Dit
- Jack McDuff – Ju Ju
- 1. Dit Da Dit
- 2. Ju Ju
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- Reissue LP£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
The Soulful StringsGroovin' With The Soulful Strings (1967)Cadet
Includes the seminal 'Burning Spear'. Classic Chicago Chess deepness produced by the great Richard Evans in 1967.
- The Soulful Strings – Burning Spear
- 1. Burning Spear
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = USA Original Vinyl (name on front)
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Soulful StringsListen Here (1968)Cadet
Funky Richard Evans production! Mint unplayed USA 45 original.
- Soulful Strings – Listen Here
- 1. Listen Here
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£15.00In stockAdd to Bag
Shades Of BrownHo Hum World / Little Girl (1969)Cadet
Charles Stepney production
- Shades Of Brown – Ho Hum World
- 1. Ho Hum World
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsBelieve Me/ Oh What A Night (1969)Cadet
Wicked stormin' 60s Soul tune
Arr by Charles Stepney.
MINT UNPLAYED ORIG 45
- The Dells – Believe Me
- 1. Believe Me
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Etta JamesI Got You Babe (1967)Cadet
Great funky version of the Sonny & Cher classic ! Produced by Rick Hall at Etta's classic Muscle Shoals sessions.
UNPLAYED Original USA 7"Vinyl VG /Sleeve...
- Etta James – I Got You Babe
- 1. I Got You Babe
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£15.00In stockAdd to Bag
Don PattersonGoin Down Home (1963)Cadet
CHESS Records original USA copy organ trio soul jazz, 1963. RARE.
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA vinyl, First and only pressing, Cadet Records.
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The Soulful StringsZambeziCadet
TUFF and Killer Richard Evans instrumental production! Soaring strings, tuff funk bass and drums. Written by Donny Hathaway!
Original unplayed USA 45
- The Soulful Strings – Zambezi
- 1. Zambezi
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Ramsey LewisUp Pops (1967)Cadet
Classic Richard Evans production at the mighty Chess Records from 1967. featuring mainstay of the label Ramsey Lewis in full flow along with Cleveland...
- Ramsey Lewis – Party Time
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original USA Vinyl, sleeve wear, back card part unglued, spine wear,
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Ramsey LewisWade In The Water (1966)Cadet
Killer album arranged and conducted by Richard Evans
- Original LP£9.99Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal =USA Vinyl
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Ray BryantQuizas, Quizas, Quizas/After Hours (1969)Cadet
Groovy Jazz instrumental produced by the great Richard Evans
Original Chess Records unplayed USA 45
- Ray Bryant – Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
- 1. Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Ramsey LewisThe Movie Album (1966)Cadet
Big all-star line-up of orchestra, strings and brass backing Ramsey Lewis, Cleveland Eaton and Maurice White. Classic Chess sound from 1966!
Original...
- Original LP£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Want My MommaCadet
- The Dells – I Want My Momma
- 1. I Want My Momma
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jack McDuffThe Heatin' System (1972)Cadet
This record is KILLER. Very rare, hardcore funk jazz!!
- 2×LP£19.99In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsHallways Of My Mind (1969)Cadet
Quality soul! Arranged by the great Charles Stepney, Chess Records (1969)
Mint unplayed original USA 45
- The Dells – Hallways Of My Mind
- 1. Hallways Of My Mind
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Terry CallierWhat Color Is Love (1973)Cadet
Definitive collaboration between Terry Callier and Charles Stepney for Cadet. Features "Dancing Girl" and "You Goin Miss Your Candyman"
- LP (180 gram)£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
- LP£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Soulful StringsIn Concert (1969)Cadet
Live recording in Chicago arranged and conducted by Richard Evans!
- Original LP£19.99In stockAdd to Bag
Phil UpchurchYou Don't Have To KnowCadet
Arranged and produced by the great Charles Stepney!
- Phil Upchurch – You Don't Have To Know
- 1. You Don't Have To Know
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Marlena ShawThe Spice Of Life (1969)Cadet
All-time seminal album from Marlena Shaw recorded for Chess in 1969, arranged and produced by the great Charles Stepney and Richard Evans, featuring the...
- Marlena Shaw – Woman of the ghetto
- 1. Woman of the ghetto
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP £13.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Dorothy AshbyAfro-Harping (1968)Cadet
Definitive deep funky album from harpist Dorothy Ashby. Excellent late 60's soulful jazz harp recorded for Chess with arrangements by Richard Evans and...
- Dorothy Ashby – Soul Vibrations
- Dorothy Ashby – Come Live With Me
- 1. Soul Vibrations
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
BACK IN PRINT - LONG OUT!Essential psychedelic soul/rock Rotary Connection album featuring the legendary "I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun", "Love Has Fallen...
- Rotary Connection – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- 3. I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
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- Reissue LP£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Bo DiddleyThe Black GladiatorCadet
On his 1970 album 'The Black Gladiator', Bo Diddley turns his trademark style on its head and ventures into the unknown with a swaggering psychedelic funk...
- Bo Diddley – Black Soul
- Bo Diddley – I've Got A Feeling
- 3. Black Soul
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- Reissue LP£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£13.99
Eddie FisherEddie Fisher & The Next One Hundred Years (1970)Cadet
Tripped out guitar funk, released on Chess, 1970 but recorded in St Louis under the direction of the great Oliver Sain.
- Eddie Fisher – jeremiah pucket
- Eddie Fisher – either or
- 1. jeremiah pucket
- 3. either or
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Reuben WilsonGot To Get Your OwnCadet
The title track is the ultimate fast funky party tune!
- Reissue LP£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
WarAll Day Music (1971)United Artists
Includes classic tracks such as "Nappy Head", "Slipping Into Darkness" and a live version of "Baby Brother"!
- War – nappy head
- War – slipping into darkness
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VGOriginal = 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!In stockAdd to Bag
Loft ClassicsCD Volume TwoMusic For Those Who Know
First time on CD! The Loft Classics series of reissue 12" singles have spread the magical music that makes David Mancuso's legendary Loft parties so special...
- Brass Construction – Movin On
- Gil Scott Heron – Home is Where The Hatred Is
- Fela Kuti – Shakara
- Don Ray – Standing in the Rain
- Risco Connection – Ain't No Stopping Us Now
- Mandre – Solar Flight
- 2. Brass Construction – Movin On
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD£12.99
Loft ClassicsCD Volume OneMusic For Those Who Know
First time on CD! The Loft Classics series of reissue 12" singles have spread the magical music that makes David Mancuso's legendary Loft parties so special...
- Deodato – Whistle Bump
- Dennis Coffey – Wings of Fire
- Johnny Hammond – Los Conquistadores Chocolates
- Lonnie Liston Smith – Space Princess
- Dexter Wansell – Life On Mars
- Powerline – Double Journey
- Sun Palace – Rude Movements
- 2. Deodato – Whistle Bump
- 3. Dennis Coffey – Wings of Fire
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD£12.99
Count BasieBasie's Beatle Bag (1966)Verve EMI
Basie does the Beatles in a big band late 60s style.
Mono copy
- Original LP£15.00
Roy BuddPick Yourself Up!! (1967)Marble Arch Records
Rare UK jazz from Roy Budd. His first LP recorded in early 1965 with Peter McGurk on bass with the orchestra and Dave Holland on bass with the trio and...
- Original LP£14.99
Brazil 70After Tropicalia: New Directions in Brazilian MusicSoul Jazz Records
This is our follow up to “Tropicalia: A Revolution in Sound” and takes up exactly where the first volume took off mixing up styles and featuring killer...
- Secos e Molhados – Amor
- Alceu Valenca – Punhal de Prata
- Novos Baianos – Tinindo-Trincado
- Jaimie Alem – Passara
- Gilberto Gil – Sai Do Serno
- Raul Seixas – Mosca no Soba
- Erasmo Carlos – Mane Joao
- Gilberto Gil – O Canto Da Ema
- Nelson Angelo and Joyce – Vivo Ou Morto
- Gal Costa – Pontos De Luz
- Raul Sexias – As Aventures De Raul Seixas Na Cidade De Thor
- Nelson Angelo & Joyce – Sete Cahorros
- Rita Lee – Corista De Rock
- Novos Baianos – America Tropical
- Mar Revolto – Contendas De Sincora
- 1. Secos e Molhados – Amor
- 2. Alceu Valenca – Punhal de Prata
- 3. Novos Baianos – Tinindo-Trincado
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD£11.99
Eddie HarrisE.H In The U.K. (1974)Atlantic
Eddie Harris recorded in the UK by Nesuhi Ertegun. Lots of UK jazz/rock groovers - Jeff Beck, Ian Paice, Steve Winwood, Chris Squire
- Eddie Harris – Baby
- 1. Baby
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- CD Obi Strip£7.99
Soulful StringsAnother Exposure (1968)Cadet
Killer Charles Stepney and Richard Evans of the deep, deep orchestral house band at Chess studios, 1968. On fire - check out 'Soul Message'. Rare.
- Soulful Strings – Soul Message
- Original LP£18.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA vinyl, cutout top right
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Bossa NovaAnd the Rise of Brazilian Music In The 1960sSoul Jazz Records
This double-CD is a concise guide to the music of bossa nova and comes with an extensive 75-page photographic mini-book with stunning photographs of Brazilian...
- Elis Regina – Roda
- Roberto Menescal – Inverno
- Joao Gilberto – O Sapo
- Ginga Trio – Yemanja
- Jorge Ben – Lalari-Olala
- Dorival Caymmi – Berimbau
- Sergio Mendes & Bossa Rio – Primitivo
- Nara Leao – Birimbau
- Tamba Trio – Mas Que Nada
- Baden Powell & Vinicius Moraes – Canto de Ossanha
- Zimbo Trio – Zimbo Samba
- Gilberto Gil – Viramundo
- Elis Regina – Menino Das Laranjas
- Edu Lobo – Jogo De Roda
- Elizete Cardoso – Vida Bela
- Dom Um Romao – Jangal
- Wanda Sa – Adriana
- Elizete Cardoso – E De Lei
- Antonio Carlos Jobim – O Morro Nao Tem Vez
- Edu Lobo – Ponteio
- Tamba 4 – Samba Blim
- Pery Ribeiro – Canto Negro
- Maria Bethania – Ye-Mele
- Miltinho – Faca Como Eu
- Jorge Ben – Rosa, Menina Rosa
- Milton Nascimento – Tres Pontas
- Baden Powell & Vinicius De Moraes – Canto De Xango
- Zelia Barbosa – Carcara
- Tamba Trio – Boranda
- Geraldo Vandre – Hora De Lutar
- Elis Regina – Tereza Sabe Sambar
- Edu Lobo – Aguaverde
- Jorge Ben – Carnaval Triste
- Marilia Medalha – Maria Moita
- 1. Elis Regina – Roda
- 2. Roberto Menescal – Inverno
- 3. Joao Gilberto – O Sapo
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- Deluxe 2×CD£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Dorothy AshbyThe Rubaiyat Of Dorothy AshbyCadet
Classic album from jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby, originally released in 1970 on the Cadet label, and produced by Richard Evans! Her funkiest album...
- Dorothy Ashby – The Moving Finger
- Reissue LP£13.99
Bossa Nova and the Rise of Brazilian Music in the 1960sBOOK Edited by Gilles Peterson and Stuart BakerSoul Jazz Books
Currently out of print!This is the first ever collection of bossa nova record cover artwork, featuring stunning modernist and revolutionary designs that...
Cal TjaderSoul Sauce (1964)Verve
Seminal Latin Jazz album including the seminal "Soul Sauce" (Guacha Guara), "Tanya", "Afro-Blue" and loads more. Essential!
- Cal Tjader – Soul Sauce
- Cal Tjader – Tanya
- 1. Soul Sauce
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- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original USA Vinyl, sleeve has name written on back and some damage at bottom back.
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WarWar (1976)Island
Heavweight funky jazz latin grooviness including the heavy 'War Drums'.
- War – War Drums
- 1. War Drums
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- Original LP£14.00
WarGalaxy (1977)MCA
It's a classic! This is the funky disco anthem "Galaxy" by War. Essential!
- War – Galaxy
- 1. Galaxy
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal USA Vinyl
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WarYoungblood (1978)MCA
Killer Latin Funk Disco ! 'Junkyard' is heavyweight funk and 'Flying Machine' is a Jazz Dance classic - bad album !
- War – Junk Yard
- War – Flying Machine (The Chase)
- Original LP£12.00
WarPlatinum Jazz (1977)United Artists
- War – War Is Coming! War Is Coming!
- 1. War Is Coming! War Is Coming!
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 2×LP£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original USA Vinyl
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WarThe Music Band (1979)MCA
Includes the original uncut disco mix of "Good Good Feelin". This is a heavy tune! Check it out.
- War – Good Good Feelin'
- Original LP£10.00
WarLive (1973)United Artists
Double live album with monster 20-minute versions of "Slippin' Into Darkness" and "Get Down"
- Original 2×LP£15.00