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Joe Hisaishi, Royal Philharmonic OrchestraThe Boy and the Heron: Symphonic Suite For Piano And OrchestraDeutsche Grammophon
Jordan RakeiA Safe Place To Be WildFontana
Brigitte FontaineComme À La RadioWewantsounds
Shabazz PalacesIt’s A Style SportSub Pop
Mad ProfessorCuts & Dubs – Volume OneTest Pressing Recordings
Z-Factor (feat. Jesse Saunders)Dance Party AlbumNumero
Fontaines D.C.Dopamine ChamberXL RECORDINGS
Various ArtistsIranian FunkAkenaton
Various ArtistsIranian NuggetsAkenaton
Various ArtistsLex XXLex Records
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Michael BrookNight Song [30th Anniversary Edition]Real World Records
Ziad RahbaniAna Moush KaferWewantsounds
Antiyano ProgresivoVarious ArtistsSoundway Records
Space GhostBack From RealityPeace World Records
Holy TongueBasilikumAD 93
Kimiko Kasai with Herbie HancockButterflyBe With Records
ElasticaElastica (Deluxe Edition)Rough Trade Records
This HeatHealth and EfficiencyThis Heat Records
Letta Mbulu In The Music......The Village Never EndsBe With Records
Marcia GriffithsPlay Me Sweet And NiceBe With Records
Teodros MakonnenTeodros Makonnen With His OrganMuzikawi
Donna SummerThe Casablanca YearsDriven By Music
Héctor Lavoe¡Que Sentimiento!Concord
KNEECAP3CAGHeavenly Recordings
Willie Colón & Héctor LavoeCosa NuestraConcord
Space AfrikaQuiet StormDAIS Records
Duval Timothy & Carlos Niñorain musicCarrying Colour
The Ron Trent Collection Vol.2 (feat. Chez Damier & Ron Trent, Roland Clark & USG)Various ArtistsKing Street Sounds
Chaka KhanChakzillaBMG
Glenn UndergroundChicago State of Mind Pt. 2Organix
Telefon Tel AvivFahrenheit Fair Enough (25th Anniversary Edition)Ghostly International
GoatHeadsoupRocket Recordings
Ezra CollectiveHere Because of HopePartisan Records
Yoko OnoIt's Alright (I See Rainbows)Secretly Canadian
- Original 2×LP£60.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOrig USA 2x vinyl thich gatefold sleeve vinyl, sleeve wearSold out Notify me when in stock
- 1. The Heatin' System
- 2. Elmo Tucker
- 3. The Boiler
- 4. The Prophet
- 5. Pressure Gauge
- 6. Lonesome Is The Night
- 7. Ain't No Sunshine
- 8. Radiation
This record is KILLER. Very rare, hardcore funk jazz!!
James MoodyEverything You've Always Wanted To Know About Sax (And Flute)Cadet
- Original 2×LP 2CA 60010£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Dorothy AshbyAfro-Harping (1968) NEW EXPANDED DELUXE EDITIONCadet
Definitive deep funky album from harpist Dorothy Ashby. Excellent late 60's soulful jazz harp recorded for Chess with arrangements by Richard Evans and...
- – Soul Vibrations
- – Games
- – Action Line
- – Lonely Girl
- – Life Has Its Trials
- – Afro-Harping
- – Little Sunflower
- – Theme From Valley Of The Dolls
- – Come Live With Me
- – The Look Of Love
- 1. – Soul Vibrations
- 2. – Games
- 3. – Action Line
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- 2×LP 5399759£36.99Deluxe EditionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 5399757£13.99Deluxe EditionIn stockAdd to Bag
Soulful StringsIn Concert (1969)Cadet
Live recording in Chicago arranged and conducted by Richard Evans!
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The Greig McRitchie BandFighting BackCadet
- Original LP LP 4058£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-Of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The DellsFreedom Means....(1971)Cadet
Fantastic album recorded at Chess, Chicago 1971. Produced by the legendary Charles Stepney. Includes five songs written by Terry Callier - including 'It's...
- – It´s All Up To You
- 5. – It´s All Up To You
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- CD CAROLR33CD£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original secondhand USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Soulful StringsListen Here (1968)Cadet
Funky Richard Evans production! Mint unplayed USA 45 original.
- – Listen Here
- 1. – Listen Here
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- Original 7"£15.00In 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
- – Believe Me
- 1. – Believe Me
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- Original 7"£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Want My MommaCadet
Funky Dells!
- – I Want My Momma
- 1. – I Want My Momma
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- Original 7"£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Dorothy AshbyDorothy's Harp (1969)Cadet
One of Dorothy Ashby's hardest records to find! Classic 1969 release produced by the legendary Richard Evans for Chess Records. Nice Brazilian cuts such...
- New LP (180g) MOVLP1977£26.99In stockAdd to Bag
Shades Of BrownHo Hum World / Little Girl (1969)Cadet
Charles Stepney production
- – Ho Hum World
- 1. – Ho Hum World
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- Original 7" 5657£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
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'.
- – Soul Message
- 6. – Soul Message
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- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Ray BryantGotta Travel On (1966)Cadet
Tough piano soul jazz on Chess/Cadet. Original USA vinyl.
- – gotta travel on
- 1. – gotta travel on
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- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The DellsHallways Of My Mind (1969)Cadet
Quality soul! Arranged by the great Charles Stepney, Chess Records (1969)
- – Hallways Of My Mind
- 1. – Hallways Of My Mind
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- Original 7"£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Unplayed USA 45In 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) MOVLP1465£26.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD 1782974£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The DellsHallelujah Baby / I Can Sing A Rainbow (1969)Cadet
Two Rotary Connection-esque.
Cadet arranged by Charles Stepney.
Mint Orig USA 45
- – Hallelujah Baby
- – I Can Sing A Rainbow
- 1. – Hallelujah Baby
- 2. – I Can Sing A Rainbow
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- Original 7"£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Can't Do EnoughCadet
Soulful harmonic slow tune
- Original 7"£6.99Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Bob JamesTwo (1975)CTI
Essential soul jazz instrumental album featuring "Take Me To The Mardi Gras", as sampled by Run DMC on "Peter Piper" (And a million others!)
- – Take Me To The Mardi Gras
- 1. – Take Me To The Mardi Gras
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- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print JAPANESE 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!Sold out Notify me when in stock
James MasonRhythm of Life (1977)Chiaroscuro
Absolutely essential jazz funk album! A rare groove classic and the only album James Mason recorded. Every track's a winner but look out for "Sweet Power...
- – sweet power your embrace
- – free
- 1. – sweet power your embrace
- 3. – free
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- CD CRD189£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Roy Ayers UbiquityHe's ComingVerve / Polydor
Featuring "We Live In Brooklyn Baby" and "He's A Superstar"! Surely the most essential Roy Ayers album - everyone a killer. Super deep, heavy funk jazz....
- – He's a Superstar
- – He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
- – Ain't Got Time
- – I Don't Know How To Love Him
- – He's Coming
- – We Live in Brooklyn Baby
- – Sweet Butterfly of Love
- – Sweet Tears
- – Fire Weaver
- 1. – He's a Superstar
- 2. – He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
- 3. – Ain't Got Time
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- LP 5733744£27.99Part of Verve’s ‘Vault’ series.In stockAdd to Bag
Billy CobhamA Funky Thide Of Sings (1975)Atlantic
Super funky heavyweight fusion from 1975.
- – Sorcerey
- – A funky thide of sings
- 2. – Sorcerey
- 3. – A funky thide of sings
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- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned UK vinyl
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Art Blakey And The Jazz MessengersArt Blakey And The Jazz Messengers (1958)Blue Note
Seminal deep soul jazz from Blakey and the Messengers (Lee Morgan, Bobby Timmons, Benny Golson, Jymie Merritt) with the definitive version of "Moanin'"
- – moanin
- 1. – moanin
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- LP 0889397218805£16.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 4953242£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Bobby TimmonsSoul Food (1966)Prestige
Fantastic rare soul jazz from super-hip pianist TImmons recorded for Prestige in 1966 - out of print for over 40 years, now on vinyl!
- New LP PREG7483£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Wilson PickettMini Skirt MinnieAtlantic (1969)
Hard Drivin' funky soul, recorded at Muscle Shoals!
- – Mini Skirt Minnie
- 1. – Mini Skirt Minnie
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- Original 7"£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Unplayed USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
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...
- New LP BMG11794£25.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Dollar BrandSoweto (1977)Chiaroscuro
Pianist Brand accompanied by three saxes, trumpet, bass and drums. Recorded in South Africa and released on the small independent Chiarascuro label in...
- LP CHIRS2012£20.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Clarence CarterIt's A Monster Thang / If I Were YoursVenture Records
Wicked deep moody Funk tune
- – It's A Monster Thang
- 1. – It's A Monster Thang
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- Original 7" V-145£9.99Sold out Notify me when in stock
Johnny HammondGambler's Life (1974)Salvation
Larry Mizell production on the CTI off-shoot Salvation Records
- New LP LPSBCS9£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Little RoyalJealous (1972)Trius
A super rare album of heavyweight funk tracks including "Razor Blade", "Soul Train" and 'Panama Red".
- – Razor blade
- 3. – Razor blade
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- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: NM-Sleeve condition: NM-Orig. USA vinyl is mint, sealed, opened once in orig. shrinkwrap w/ cutout holeSold out Notify me when in stock
- Reissue LP POLY1145£22.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Weldon IrvineSinbad (1976)RCA
'Music Is The Key'. The Glorious soul two-step anthem 'I Love You' featuring Don Blackman. Weldon Irvine's deep funky soulful jazz albums are truly incredible....
- – I Love You
- 4. – I Love You
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- Reissue LP BMG11795£22.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Art Ensemble Of ChicagoCertain Blacks (1970)Inner City
Recorded in Paris, 1970, originally released on the America label.
- – "do what they wanna"
- 1. – "do what they wanna"
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- Reissue LP ICY1004£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Lou RawlsNobody But Lou (1965)Capitol Records
Mod jazz soul vocals from the Rawl produced by man like David Axelrod
- – Nobody But Me
- 1. – Nobody But Me
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- Original LP ST 2273£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
James BrownGet On The Good FootPolydor
Monster double-album from the Godfather of Soul!
- Reissue 2×LP POLY3004£25.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Grace JonesLiving My Life (1982)Island
Classic Grace featuring "My Jamaican Guy" and "Nipple To The Bottle"!
- – My Jamaican Guy
- – Nipple To The Bottle
- 1. – My Jamaican Guy
- 2. – Nipple To The Bottle
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- Original LP£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Sold out Notify me when in stock
Herbie HancockThrust (1974)Columbia
An essential classic! The heaviest funky jazz ever recorded. Deep, deep, deep. As good as it gets!
180 gram audiophile issue vinyl.
- – Spank-A-Lee
- – Palm Grease
- 1. – Spank-A-Lee
- 4. – Palm Grease
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- New LP (180g) MOVLP032£29.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD CK64984£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Fred Wesley And The J.B.'sDamn Right I Am SomebodyGet On Down
Essential funk album, includes the classic "Blow Your Head" ! As serious as it gets - "Damn Right", 'Blow Your Head", "Same Beat", "Watergate' and more....
- LP GET54069-LP£23.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Rick JamesLove Gun / Stormy Love (1979)Gordy
Boogie Funk a la Roy Ayers with a nod to Donna Summer's Bad Girls- Killer! USA original 45
- – Love Gun
- 1. – Love Gun
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- Original 7" G 7176F£7.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Esther PhillipsAlone Again, Naturally (1972)Kudu
- – Use Me
- 1. – Use Me
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- Original LP£35.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Grover Washington JrFeels So Good (1975)Kudu
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!
- – It Feels So Good
- – Hydra
- 4. – It Feels So Good
- 5. – Hydra
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- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: NM-Sleeve condition: NM-Original USA vinyl, mint, unsealed, opened once, in shrinkSold out Notify me when in stock