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The Bug vs Ghost DubsImplosionPressure
Carlos GarnettCosmos NucleusTime Traveler
Kenny BarronSunset To DawnTime Traveler
Roy BrooksThe Free SlaveTime Traveler
GILLES PETERSON and STUART BAKER (SOUL JAZZ RECORDS)FREEDOM, RHYTHM AND SOUND Chapter 2: Journeys To Enlightenment BOOKRevolutionary Jazz Original Cover ArtSoul Jazz Records
Avril AHousewife SuperstarMemory Dance
Yazmin LaceyTeal DreamsAMF Records
MoodymannBlack MahoganiPeacefrog
MoodymannBlack Mahogani IIPeacefrog
Soul JamaicaFeat. Alton Ellis, Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, Sound Dimension and more!Soul Jazz Records
Sound Dimension / Merlene WebberSing A Simple Song / How Nice It IsStudio One
Iko CherieGhosted Ghosters of the Holy G (inc. Froid Dub remix)Pingipung
Mike James Kirkland & MonophonicsGlowin'Ubiquity
Stanley TurrentineIn Memory OfBlue Note
Makaya McCravenIn The MomentInternational Anthem
TortoiseTouchInternational Anthem
Coco Maria presents: New Dimensions In Latin MusicVarious ArtistsClub Coco
SLICKnBOBBY & Liam BaileyDance Affi Nice / Juicy BubbleTouching Bass
FeltFelt 2: A Tribute To Lisa BonetRhymesayers Entertainment
Theo ParrishFirst Floor Pt. 1Peacefrog
Theo ParrishFirst Floor Pt. 2Peacefrog
Ghana Special: HighlifeVarious ArtistsSoundway
helen islandlast liasseKnekelhuis
Beverly Glenn-CopelandLaughter In SummerTransgressive
Tim Reaper / DrumskullNew Town Dub #001Suburban Architecture
DaveThe Boy Who Played The HarpNeighbourhood
Miles DavisThe Complete Plugged Nickel Live 1965Sony
Taylor SwiftThe Life Of A ShowgirlRepublic
Thembi: Issue 16We Jazz
SamiyamUnprecedented Violent ShiftSamiyam
Bobby HutchersonMontaraBlue Note
Alfa MistRouletteSekito
50 Reggae HitsDoctor Bird
Arca@@@@@XL Recordings
Mr. GBlack JammiesNDATL
- 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!!
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.
- – Burning Spear
- 1. – Burning Spear
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£35.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl in original shrinkIn stockAdd to Bag
Gene AmmonsEarly VisionsCadet
- Original LP 2CA 60038-1£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, lower spine taped, cutoutIn 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP 5399759£36.99Deluxe EditionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 5399757£13.99Deluxe EditionIn stockAdd to Bag
Etta JamesSecurity / I'm Gonna Take What He's GotCadet
Boom tune recorded at Fame Studios, produced by Rick Hall
- Original 7" 5594£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-owned UK black label Chess/Cadet 45In stockAdd to Bag
James MoodyJames MoodyCadet
- Original LP CA-648£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl in great condition (GRT reissue copy)In 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 DellsThe Dells Sing Dionne Warwicke's Greatest Hits (1972)Cadet
Produced by Charles Stepney on Cadet with Phil Upchurch and members of The Pharoahs on backing...what higher recommendation do you need?!
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The Ramsey Lewis Trio Hang On Ramsey! (1965)Cadet
Ramsey, Eldee Young and Red Holt in the zone on this mid-sixties Cadet album.
- Original LP£8.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinyl
100% Guarantee on all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' or your money back!In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Want My MommaCadet
Funky Dells!
- – I Want My Momma
- 1. – I Want My Momma
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Shades Of BrownHo Hum World / Little Girl (1969)Cadet
Charles Stepney production
- – Ho Hum World
- 1. – Ho Hum World
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Ramsey LewisBack To The Roots (1971)Cadet
Ramsey Lewis trio get back to their roots on this 1971 album for Chess/Cadet.
- LP CADT60001£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl
Original = Original USA pressing gatefold LP (some damage to the die cut)In stockAdd to Bag
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD CRD189£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Roy AyersHe's Coming (1972)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
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP 700163£28.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
Desert Blues: Ambiances Du SaharaNetwork
First ever vinyl release of this classic, comprehensive collection of songs and music in the tradition of the Sahara, Sahel and the surrounding...
- Youssou N'Dour – Sama Guent Guii
- Baly Othmani & Steve Shehan – Kel Akalin
- Tata Dindin – Duniya
- Ensemble El Moukhadrami – Beyt Bieh
- Aster Aweke – Y'Shebellu
- Dimi Mint Abba – Ashabab Yidie Shabab Aldual
- Hakmoun & Adam Rudolph – Ma' Bud Allah
- Oumou Sangare – Saa Magni
- Abdel Gadir Salim – Almaryood
- Sona Diabate – M'Bore
- Kante Manfila – Agne Anko
- Hamza El Din – Mwashah
- Abdel Gadir Sallim – Umri Ma Bansa
- Mahmoud Ahmed – Ere Mela Mela/Meche Neu
- 1. Youssou N'Dour – Sama Guent Guii
- 2. Baly Othmani & Steve Shehan – Kel Akalin
- 3. Tata Dindin – Duniya
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP 234367£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Stevie WonderMusic Of My Mind (1972)Motown
Essential album featuring so many must have tracks. 'Superwoman', 'I Love Every Little Thing About You', 'Keep On Running', 'Evil' and more!
- – Superwoman
- – Evil
- 2. – Superwoman
- 9. – Evil
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print UK Gatefold VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
- CD 1573532£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Gary BartzSingerella (1974)Prestige
You need every single Gary Bartz early 70s album on Fantasy. ESSENTIAL deep spiritual, soulful jazz. Mixed by Larry Mizell, produced by Bartz. 100% deep.
- Reissue LP PREG10083£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD CDBGPM 219£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
PrinceControversyWarner Bros. Records
Classic 1981 album from Prince - Includes the hit single "Controversy"
- LP (180 gram) WB97776£27.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Sold out Notify me when in stock
- CD 0075992360128£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Yussef KamaalBlack FocusBrownswood Recordings
Long awaited debut album from South London's finest - Yussef Kamaal!
Ever since their 22a Boiler Room show in 2015 there has been...
- – Black Focus
- – Strings Of Light
- – Remembrance
- – Yo Chavez
- – Ayla
- – O.G.
- – Lowrider
- – Mansur's Message
- – WingTai Drums
- – Joint 17
- 1. – Black Focus
- 2. – Strings Of Light
- 3. – Remembrance
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP + Download Code BWOOD157LP£15.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD BWOOD157CD£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Dollar BrandCape Town Fringe (1977)Gallo
WICKED Dollar Brand spiritual uplifting jazz monster!
- – Cape Town Fringe
- 1. – Cape Town Fringe
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- LP CHIRS2004£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Alice ColtraneTuriyasangitanandaMoochin' About
SORRY SOLD OUT!!!!
Numbered edition of 1000. Single sided, with beautifully detailed etching on the B side. Features a previously unreleased recording...
- 10" MOOCHIN15£20.00Mint sealed copiesOut of stock Notify me when in stock
Jack McDuffSophisticated Funk (1976)Chess
Killer fusion. From boogie funk of Dit Da Dit to the Digwalls/Gilles Peterson jazz dancers Ju Ju.
- – Dit Da Dit
- – Ju Ju
- 1. – Dit Da Dit
- 2. – Ju Ju
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP CHES19004£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Willie RoyalGeneral AlarmAudio Connection
Wicked reggae version of Cymande's classic rare groove hit 'The Message'. Back in stock..
- Willie Royal – General Alarm
- Night Train – Making Tracks
- 1. Willie Royal – General Alarm
- 2. Night Train – Making Tracks
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7"£6.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Lafayette Afro Rock BandMalikStrut
Legendary funk album with loads of great tracks and much sampled breaks, recorded by a group of American musicians living in Paris in the early 1970's.Strut...
- – Djungi
- – Raff
- – Conga
- – Avi-vo
- – Malik
- – Darkest Light
- – Baba-Hya
- 1. – Djungi
- 2. – Raff
- 3. – Conga
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- LP STRUT299LP£27.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Nathan DavisMakatuka (1971)Segué
Absolutely KILLER very rare independent label Nathan Davis LP, 1971. Deep, deep jazz reissued for the first time ever! ESSENTIAL!
- – Makatuka
- 1. – Makatuka
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP SEG1000£19.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Graham NashWild Tales (1973)Atlantic
Classic west coast country-folk-rock w guests inc. David Crosby and Joni Mitchell
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal Pre-Owned Out-of-print Venezuelan VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Johnny HammondBreakout (1971)Kudu
KILLER - check the audio! Long out of print! Heavyweight organ funk. Soul jazz organ groover Hammond is joined by Grover Washington and...
- – breakout
- 5. – breakout
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP KUDU1£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Shina Williams & His African PercussionistsAgboju LogunStrut
Strut reissue Shina Williams’ monster Nigerian disco anthem ‘Agboju Logun’, pairing the rare original album version (released on Phonodisk Nigeria)...
- – Agboju Logun (12" Version)
- – Agboju Logun (LP Version)
- 1. – Agboju Logun (12" Version)
- 2. – Agboju Logun (LP Version)
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- 12" STRUT154S£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Oneness Of JujuSpace Jungle Luv (1976)Now-Again Records
Amazing sought-after record from the brainchild of one J. Pluncky Branch and one of the greatest underground jazz groups. Space Jungle Luv goes...
- – River Luv Rite
- – Follow Me
- – Soul Love Now
- – Space Jungle Funk
- – The Connection
- – Love's Messenger
- 1. – River Luv Rite
- 2. – Follow Me
- 3. – Soul Love Now
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP NA5177-LP£22.00Tip-on sleeveOut of stock Notify me when in stock
Idris MuhammadPower Of Soul (1974)CTI
MASSIVE! With "Loran's Dance". KILLER CTI jazz/funk bomb from Idris Muhammad with hip-hop samples galore! EPIC.
- – Loran's Dance
- 4. – Loran's Dance
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- New LP MOVLP738£28.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Pop Makossa: The Invasive Dance Beat Of Cameroon 1976-84Analog Africa
Analog Africa release 'Pop Makossa: The Invasive Dance Beat Of Cameroon 1976-84' an explosive compilation highlighting the period when funk and disco...
- Dream Stars – Pop-Makossa
- Mystic Djim – Yaounde Girls
- Bill Loko – Nen Lambo
- Pasteur Lappe – Sanaga Calypso
- Eko Roosevelt – Monguele Mam
- Olinga Gaston – Ngon Engap
- Emmanuel Kahe & Jeanette Kemogne – Ye Medjuie
- Nkodo Si Tony – Mininga Meyong Mese
- Pasteur Lappe – Sekele Movement
- Bernard Ntone – Mussoliki
- Pat´Ndoye – More Love
- Clement Djimogne – Africa
- 1. Dream Stars – Pop-Makossa
- 2. Mystic Djim – Yaounde Girls
- 3. Bill Loko – Nen Lambo
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP AALP083£23.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD + Book AACD083£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Dom Um RomaoDom Um RomaoMuse
Killer, killer Brazil - jazz fusion with the incredible Batucada of 'Braun Blek Blue'. Essential!
- – Braun-Blek-Blu
- 5. – Braun-Blek-Blu
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Bobby TimmonsThe Soul Man!Prestige
Fantastic rare deep and groovy soul jazz from super-hip pianist TImmons recorded for Prestige in 1966 - out of print for over 40 years, now on vinyl!
- – Cut Me Loose Charlie
- 1. – Cut Me Loose Charlie
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- LP PREG7465£19.00In stockAdd to Bag
Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-ReformersWhat God Has Joined Together (1981)OTI
Wicked electric juju
Original Nigerian vinyl.Vinyl VG sleeve G++High-end Audio Desk Systeme Pro Machine Utrasonic cleaned+
- – Eto igbey awo
- – ore oluwa akari
- 1. – Eto igbey awo
- 4. – ore oluwa akari
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP WAPS 528£16.00Sold out Notify me when in stock