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Glenn UndergroundAtmosfear (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Glenn UndergroundThe Jerusalem EP’s (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Paul JohnsonBump Talkin’ (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Paul JohnsonFeel The Music (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
KNEECAPNo Comment **BANKSY ART**Heavenly Recordings
Junglist!Old Skool Ragga, D&B, Jungle 1993-95Soul Jazz Records
Kelan Phil Cohran & LegacyAfrican SkiesListening Position
The JammersCan You Keep It Up?Past Due Records
Charlies Roots & TambuCultureLypsoland
Kerri ChandlerDowntown EP Pt.2Kerri Chandler
Altin GünGaripGlitterbeat
DopplereffektMetasymmetryTresor
Nancy SinatraNancyLight In The Attic
HedonistSCAPULIMANCYSouthern Lord
ScreamsScreamsInfinity Records
Fernando ValadésMi Canción Eres Tú Vol. IVRCA Victor
John HoltI’ll Be LonelyTreasure Isle
Justin HindsOnce A Child Twice A Man 2Stamped W/L
Gloria Scott(A Case Of) Too Much Lovemakin' / What Am I Gonna DoSelector Series
DaphniButterflyJiaolong
Dennis BovellcLOUD mUsIcBe With Records
Robert GlasperCode DerivationLoma Vista Recordings
Brandy DaltonFallen AngelDark Entries
Robert GlasperKey To The City Volume 1Loma Vista Recordings
Robert GlasperLet GoLoma Vista Recordings
NodegaOh NoNature Sounds
Subway feat. WaveTen Toes UpPast Due Records
AbacusThe Relics E.P.Clone Classic Cuts
Oh NoNodegaNature Sounds
Underground Wave Vol 7: Cassette Music From Belgium & The NetherlandsVarious ArtistsWalhalla
Dalston DubstarsDub WorksConscious Sounds
Miles Davis + 19Miles AheadFontana
Junior Walker & The All StarsRoad RunnerSoul
Basic ChannelBasic ReshapeBasic Channel
Isao Suzuki & New FamilyMongolian ChantJazz Room Records
- 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!!
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£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
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
Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
Essential psychedelic soul/rock Rotary Connection album featuring the legendary "I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun", "Love Has Fallen On Me" and more! ...
- – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- 3. – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
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- Reissue LP HIQLP 156£24.00In 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 LP£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, spines tapedIn 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
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 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
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
Ramsey LewisBack To The Roots (1971)Cadet
Ramsey Lewis trio get back to their roots on this 1971 album for Chess/Cadet.
- LP CADT60001£25.00In stockAdd to Bag
- 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)Sold out Notify me when in stock
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
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.
- – jeremiah pucket
- – either or
- 1. – jeremiah pucket
- 3. – either or
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- Reissue LP CADT848£22.00In 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
- 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
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 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
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- New LP 700163£28.00Out 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
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- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP PREG7465£19.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-ReformersWhat God Has Joined Together (1981)OTI
Wicked electric juju
Original Nigerian vinyl.+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£15.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG-Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print Nigerian VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Dollar BrandBlack Lightning (1976)Chiaroscuro Records
- New LP CHIRS2005£23.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tom Tom ClubTom Tom Club (1981)Island
Killer off-kilter disco rap disco-not-disco genius. This is their first and best album and includes the hits "Wordy Rappinghood" and "Genius Of Love"....
- – Wordy Rappinghood
- – Genius Of Love
- 1. – Wordy Rappinghood
- 2. – Genius Of Love
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP WB457£29.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA vinyl in great condition, small sticker removal tear top rightSold out Notify me when in stock
- CD IMCD103£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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£16.00In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP 4003£10.00Vinyl condition: POORSleeve condition: VG-POOR CONDITION Rare NEW YORK 47 West 63rd NYC pressing Blue Note. CHEAP! For collectors only!Sold out 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 45Sold out Notify me when in stock
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£25.00In stockAdd to Bag
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£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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"
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP ICY1004£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock