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Just A Touch: Underground UK Soul Compiled by Sam DonVarious Artists

Athens Of The North

Funk/Soul, Compilations

2×LP AOTNLP063£29.00
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– Bô'vel - Coming Back
– Sam - Life (Club Mix)
– Marcelle Moncrieffe - Take Me There
– Kofi - Step by Step
– Pure Silk - What You Do for Me
– Jenny B - Sexy Eyes
– Sonja Ryshard - Step Back
– Cavalier - Don’t Touch
– Purely Fizzycal - Straight to the Top
– Dennis Planter - I Still Dream of You
– Taffy - Passion
– Weekend In Paris - Hold Your Head Up

1. Bô'vel - Coming Back
2. Sam - Life (Club Mix)
3. Marcelle Moncrieffe - Take Me There
4. Kofi - Step by Step
5. Pure Silk - What You Do for Me
6. Jenny B - Sexy Eyes
7. Sonja Ryshard - Step Back
8. Cavalier - Don’t Touch
9. Purely Fizzycal - Straight to the Top
10. Dennis Planter - I Still Dream of You
11. Taffy - Passion
12. Weekend In Paris - Hold Your Head Up

Sam Don focuses on the sound of underground UK street soul music from the early 90s. Mega-rare tunes and quality throughout — don’t miss this essential compilation release on Athens Of The North!

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The Albarika Story (Vol. 1)Acid Jazz

Founded in the late 1960s by record store owner Seidou Adissa, Albarika Store is one of the most important independent record labels on the African continent....

African Compilations

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Red Hot + Ra: Nuclear War (A Tribute To Sun Ra: Volume 1)The Red Hot Organization

Nuclear War, is an album of political and social commentary, stemming from the incomparable Sun Ra track “Nuclear War”. Sun Ra’s 1982 track “Nuclear...

Jazz

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LP LP-RH-001£36.99
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Waves Of Distortion (The Best Of Shoegaze 1990 - 2022)Two Piers

A magical journey through the history of the Shoegaze scene from its inception to the current exponents on the scene championing the sound. A perfect introduction...

Rock

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Rock Rendez Vous: Musica Moderna Potruguesa 1985 – 1986 Dark Entries

The seductive sounds of Portugal swing to Dark Entries on Rock Rendez Vous: Música Moderna Portuguesa 1985-1986, a compilation of vintage Iberian synth,...

Rock Post-Punk/Punk/No Wave

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LP DE307LP£30.99
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Eccentric Soul: The Cuca Label Numero Group

Late night '60s R&B caught on tape at Jim Kirchstein's jack-of-all genres Cuca studio. Released on minuscule pressings into the Wisconsin wilderness, these...

Funk/Soul Compilations

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LP NUM098-C2£35.99
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Ska Shots Pressure Sounds

On August 5th 1962, after 300 years of British rule, which had soaked the earth of the island in blood, Jamaica was finally independent. The country that...

Reggae Ska and rocksteady

– Roland Alphonso - "Live Desire" (Trombone version)
– The Skatalites - "Live Wire"
– Lynn Taitt - "Ska-Ta-Shot" (take 2)
– Roland Alphonso - "Step Down" (Low Riff)
– Jackie Mittoo - "Warlock"
– Roland Alphonso - "Determination" (take 2)
– oland Alphonso - "Determination" (take 5)
– Don Drummond - "Love In The Afternoon"
– Roland Alphonso - "El Cid" (take 4)
– Johnny Moore - "Red Is Danger" (take 3)
– Roland Alphonso - "VC10" (take 3)
– Johnny Moore - "Yogi Man" (take 1)
– Roland Alphonso - "Tough Talk" (take 1)
– Roland Alphonso - "Tough Talk" (take 4)

1. – Roland Alphonso - "Live Desire" (Trombone version)
2. – The Skatalites - "Live Wire"
3. – Lynn Taitt - "Ska-Ta-Shot" (take 2)
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LP PSLP115£22.00
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Club Coco Les Disques Bongo Joe

Bongo Joe presents “Club Coco”, a summery outernational Latin and afro rooted music compilation curated by Coco María. An attempt to give back something...

Latin

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LP BJR 062LP£20.00
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Club Coco: ¡AHORA! The Latin Sound Of Now Les Disques Bongo Joe

Coco María and Bongo Joe reunite for the second edition of Club Coco, featuring asackful of Latin inspired tracks from international bands and producers. All...

Latin Electronic

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LP BJR086£20.00
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Tomorrow’s Fashions Library Electronica 1972-1987 Ace

Nothing said new or modern or futuristic quite like a synthesiser in the 70s and 80s. If you were shooting an advert and you wanted your product or your...

Library Music Compilations Electronic

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2×LP XXQLP2 128£29.99
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Night Train: Transcontinental Landscapes 1968 – 2019 Two-Piers

From Dusk, through to Dawn. A collection of tracks to accompany the change of the fields, the coastline, the colour of the sky outside your window as you...

Compilations

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2×LP BN10LPX£35.00
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Defected presents House Masters - Marshall Jefferson Defected

Defected welcomes one of Chicago house’s founding fathers Marshall Jefferson into the illustrious list of House Masters with this exclusive wax release....

House Music Compilations

– Ten City - Devotion (Club Mix)
– Marshall Jefferson Presents Truth - Open Our Eyes (Celestial Mix)
– Marshall Jefferson Vs. Noosa Heads - Mushrooms (Salt City Orchestra Out There Mix)
– Jungle Wonz - Time Marches On (Re Vision)
– Cece Rogers - Someday (Club Mix)
– Hercules - 7 Ways (Vocal)
– Sterling Void & Paris Brightledge - It's Alright (House Mix)
– Sleezy D. - I've Lost Control (Re Vision)

1. – Ten City - Devotion (Club Mix)
2. – Marshall Jefferson Presents Truth - Open Our Eyes (Celestial Mix)
3. – Marshall Jefferson Vs. Noosa Heads - Mushrooms (Salt City Orchestra Out There Mix)
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2×LP HOMAS38LP£24.99
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Shanghai'd Soul Episode 12 Numero

A rough and rugged collection of dirty old classics that have inspired swarms of killer beats. A head nod to the sounds of Shaolin, the twelve chambers...

Funk/Soul

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Italians Do it Better (A Tribute to Madonna)Italians Do It Better

Since 2006, listeners have been curious about the origin of the label name Italians Do It Better. Some say it's an homage to Italo Disco, others guess...

Rock Compilations

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2×LP£39.99
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Dancehall From Park Heights 1987-1988 - JA to BK Park Heights

Continuing DKR's Park Heights series, here's another all killer no filler compilation LP in DKR style. Ten great tracks from Park Height's productive late...

Reggae Roots Dancehall

Barrington Levy – Name Of The Game
Junior Brammer – Want The Dollar
Lilly Melody – Rumors
Nuthead – Go Home
Pac-Man – Get Up Stand Up
Nuthead – Opportunist Woman
Sluggy Ranks – Settle Them A Settle
Tony Tuff – Sailing
Roland Burrell – Baby Mother
Tony Tuff – Come Again

1. Barrington Levy – Name Of The Game
2. Junior Brammer – Want The Dollar
3. Lilly Melody – Rumors
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LP DKR-274£36.00
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Freedom Sounds Redemption Dub Archive Recordings

Upfront white label PROMO copies of "Freedom Sounds Redemption Dub" album from Archive Recordings featuring 1st takes & unreleased dubs originally recorded...

Reggae Roots Dub

– Right Way Version
– Right Way Version 2
– Lot's Wife Version
– Lot's Wife Version 2
– Black Rose Version
– Come Away Version
– Single Man Version
– Rasta Man Version

1. – Right Way Version
2. – Right Way Version 2
3. – Lot's Wife Version
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LP ARLP004£27.00
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Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy presents Balearic Breakfast Volume 3 Heavenly Recordings

This third instalment of her hugely acclaimed compilation series is another sunshine-soaked homage to that most amorphous of aural outposts - Balearic....

Compilations

– Jonathan Wilson - Desert Raven
– Jacob Gurevitsch - Elevation in Minor (Cosmodelica Remix)
– Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra - San Diego (Tour Werks After Hours Mix)
– Quintus Project - Night Flight (Original)
– Pigeon - Infinity (Josh’s Extended Disco Mix)
– Mildlife - Return To Centaurus (Prins Thomas Diskomiks)
– David Holmes featuring Raven Violet - Stop Apologising (Cosmodelica Instrumental)
– Zero 7 - On My Own (12” Version)
– Primal Scream - Uptown (Andrew Weatherall Remix)

1. – Jonathan Wilson - Desert Raven
2. – Jacob Gurevitsch - Elevation in Minor (Cosmodelica Remix)
3. – Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra - San Diego (Tour Werks After Hours Mix)
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2×LP HVNLP224£32.99
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Parkway presents WPKY Jams Parkway

WPKY JAMSA compilation featuring all new JAMS from The Whole Truth, T-Kutt, Trey Risqué and more!8 EXCLUSIVE HOT JAMS

House Music

– Drivetyme - FM Jamming
– The Whole Truth - Falling
– Charley Kelly - You Gave Me Love
– T-Kutt - Whatt U Say
– Trey Risqué - Search the Nite
– Parkway Rhythm - Keep Reachin'
– Parkwerks - Inherit Dub
– The Whole Truth - Believe (Purple Mix)

1. – Drivetyme - FM Jamming
2. – The Whole Truth - Falling
3. – Charley Kelly - You Gave Me Love
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LP PKLP001£21.99
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W3NG Numero Group

Set sail with the third instalment of Numero’s ode to regional radio surveys, broadcasting 44 minutes of uninterrupted yacht, easy-glide, AOR, and blue-eyed...

Funk/Soul Compilations

– Slippery When Wet - Get Me Hot
– Percy Mays - Changes
– The Steel City Band - Reality
– Dave Plaehn - Not Bound to Lose
– Steve Fortgang - Hey, Let Me Be
– Craig Dove - Ocean Of Love
– Rob Galbraith - Damn It All (Alt Version)
– Female Species - Coast To Coast
– Max Leake - Tell Me The Reasons Why
– Richard Bowen - Sorcery (7” Version)
– The Jerry Busch Group - Fair Warning
– Mike Hounshell - Not Just Another

1. – Slippery When Wet - Get Me Hot
2. – Percy Mays - Changes
4. – The Steel City Band - Reality
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Coast To Coast Clear
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Soft Summer Breezes Numero

Following in the wake of baroque chart toppers by the Zombies, Beatles, and the Left Banke, a dandier approach to garage rock flowered in the back half...

Compilations Rock

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New LP (Coloured Vinyl) NUM516LP-C2£24.99
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Ghana Special 2 Soundway

Highlighting a time when the burgeoning Ghanaian diaspora across Europe and North America was utilising new music technology and recording techniques....

Compilations

– The Godfathers - Ebe Ye Yie Ni
– Pat Thomas - Gye Wani
– Bessa Simons - Sii Nana
– Rex Gyamfi - Obiara Bewu
– Pepper, Onion, Ginger & Salt - M.C. Mambo
– Andy Vans - Adjoa Amisa
– Starlite - Anoma Koro
– Abdul Raheem - Alaiye
– Ernest Honny - New Dance
– Kwasi Afari Minta - Barima Nsu
– Marijata - Otanhunu
– Jon K – Asafo
– Dadadi - Jigi Jigi
– Gyedu Blay Ambolley - Apple
– Charles Amoah - Fre Me (Call Me)
– George Darko - Kaakyire Nua
– Nan Mayen - Mumude
– Nana Budjei - Asobrachie

1. – The Godfathers - Ebe Ye Yie Ni
2. – Pat Thomas - Gye Wani
3. – Bessa Simons - Sii Nana
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In The Beginning There Was Rhythm Soul Jazz Records

Unavailable for over 20 years, In The Beginning There Was Rhythm was Soul Jazz Records first foray into post-punk and punk-funk in the UK and captures...

Post-Punk/Punk/No Wave

A Certain Ratio – Shack Up
23 Skidoo – Coup
Gang Of Four – To Hell With Poverty
The Human League – Being Boiled
The Slits – In The Beginning There Was Rhythm
This Heat – 24 Track Loop
Throbbing Gristle – 20 Jazz Funk Greats
The Pop Group – She Is Beyond Good and Evil
Cabaret Voltaire – Sluggin For Jesus
23 Skidoo – Vegas El Bandito
A Certain Ratio – Knife Slits Water

1. A Certain Ratio – Shack Up
2. 23 Skidoo – Coup
3. Gang Of Four – To Hell With Poverty
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Let's Do Rock Steady (The Soul of Jamaica)Trojan Records

The immediate successor to ska, the soulful, melodic sound of rock steady first developed during the long hot Jamaican summer of 1966 and reigned supreme...

Reggae Ska and rocksteady

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2×LP 4099964009347£29.99
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The Observer Roots Albums Collection Doctor Bird

Includes numerous roots classics.• ‘Showcase’ LP new to CD. • Features a host of reggae superstars. By the latter half of the 1970s, Winston...

Reggae Roots Dub

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2×CD DB2CD139£16.00
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Eccentric Soul: The Tammy Label Numero Group

Lost in the soot and fallout from Youngstown, Ohio’s infamous Black Monday steel industry collapse was Tony March’s cross-generational Tammy label....

Funk/Soul Compilations

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New LP (Coloured Vinyl) NUM091LP£24.99
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1st Unit: Underpass Records EP Rush Hour

Reissue of early Japanese, dream-house outing by Junichi Soma, Shuji Wada and Katsuya Sano on Rush Hour!

Classic House House Music

– Katsuya Sano - I Need Luv
– Junichi Soma - Ubnormal Life
– Shuji Wada - Endless Load

1. – Katsuya Sano - I Need Luv
2. – Junichi Soma - Ubnormal Life
3. – Shuji Wada - Endless Load
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12" RH-STORE JPN 12£14.00
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Punk 45!: Kill the Hippies! Kill Yourself! The American Nation Destroys Its Young (RSD 2024 Edition)Soul Jazz Records

Soul Jazz Records’ new 10th anniversary one-off limited-edition heavyweight special-edition orange coloured vinyl pressing (+ download code) exclusively...

Post-Punk/Punk/No Wave RSD24

The Urinals – I'm A Bug
The Normals – Almost Ready
The Angry Samoans – Right Side of My Mind
Nervous Eaters – Just Head
The Nubs – Job
The Controllers – Neutron Bomb
electric eels – Agitated
The Randoms – Let's Get Rid Of New York
The Bizarros – Ice Age
Iggy Pop and The Stooges – Gimme Some Skin
Tuxedomoon – Joeboy The Electronic Ghost
X_X – You're Full Of Shit
Flamin' Groovies – Dog Meat
The Deadbeats – Angela!
Theoretical Girls – U.S. Millie
The Skunks – Earthquake Shake
Crash Course In Science – Cakes In The Home
The Pagans – Not Now No Way
Pastiche – Flash Of The Moment
The Lewd – Kill Yourself
The Heartbreakers – Chinese Rocks

1. The Urinals – I'm A Bug
2. The Normals – Almost Ready
3. The Angry Samoans – Right Side of My Mind
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2xLP (Limited Edition Coloured Vinyl) + Download Code SJRLP545C£34.00
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Studio One Rude Boy (RSD 2024 Edition)Soul Jazz Records

Soul Jazz Records’ new 18th anniversary one-off limited-edition heavyweight special-edition cyan coloured vinyl pressing (+ download code) exclusively...

Reggae Studio One RSD24

Jackie Opel – You're Too Bad
Johnny Osbourne – Murderer
John Holt – Hooligan
Keith McCarthy – Everybody Rude Now
Owen Gray – Ballistic Affair
Roy Richards – Get Smart
Dillinger – Stop The War
Jim Brown – Love In The Dance
Desmond Baker And The Clarendonians – Rude Boy Gone A Jail
The Wailers – Good Good Rudie
Dennis Brown – Make It Easy On Yourself
Wailing Souls – Don't Fight It
Dub Specialist – Peace Theme
Mr Foundation – See Them A Come
Dudley Sibley – Run Boy Run
Dennis Brown – Johnny Too Bad
Bob Andy – Crime Don't Pay
Soul Brothers – Mr Kiss A Bang Bang

1. Jackie Opel – You're Too Bad
2. Johnny Osbourne – Murderer
3. John Holt – Hooligan
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New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) + Download Code SJRLP148C£34.00
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Disco Discharge: Classic Disco Edsel / Demon

‘Classic Disco’ mixes 21 undeniable dancefloor landmarks from recognizable names like Rose Royce, Change, Manhattan Transferand Cheryl Lynn, with deeper...

Disco Funk/Soul Compilations

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New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) DEMREC1222£34.99
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Northern Soul Classics Spectrum

A 2xLP compilation featuring 42 of the world’s most supreme Northern Soul anthems. An essential collection for any fan of great timeless music, this...

Funk/Soul Compilations

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2×LP 5399389£25.99
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AFRICAMORE - The Afro-funk Side Of Italy (1973-1978)Four Flies

Continuing Four Flies' dedication to delving into lesser-explored periods of Italian music, Africamore takes us on a captivating journey into the intersection...

Compilations

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Síbín Vol. 1 (ft. Joe Armon-Jones, Tirzah, Wu-Lu, Fatima and more)Síbín

Very special release - Síbín Vol. 1 is a superb compilation featuring exclusive collaborations tracks from Joe Armon-Jones, Wu-Lu, Fatima, Tirzah, Mica...

Electronic Jazz Hip-Hop

– Fatima & KwAkE - I.D CanAlterRareDiscriptionS
– Lord Byron & Ben Hixon - NBA
– Natty Wylah - dangL d0wn
– Joe Armon-Jones & Kofi Stone - Save Me
– Oliver Palfreyman & Goya Gumbani - TOSH!
– Taz & Meeks - burp
– Daisuke Tanabe - muddy puppy
– Phoebs & Anja Ngozi & Isobella Burnham - friday after next
– MA.MOYO X Marysia Osu - MOTHERSHIP
– Wu-Lu ft. Temesgen - Wickedness Devide

1. – Fatima & KwAkE - I.D CanAlterRareDiscriptionS
2. – Lord Byron & Ben Hixon - NBA
3. – Natty Wylah - dangL d0wn
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They Move In The Night Numero

Discovered after spending 58 years on a dusty shelf in the Louis Wayne Moody Pictures vault, this previously unissued soundtrack contains a backpack’s...

Compilations

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You're Not From Around Here Numero

The previously unissued soundtrack to the 1964 noir, You’re Not From A round Here, discovered after 55 years in the Louis Wayne Moody archive. A hobo’s...

Compilations

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Where Southern Soul Began History of Soul

The Golden Age of southern soul lasted from about 1962 to 1975, when disco ripped the heart out of it. And although it may seem as though the blend of...

RSD24 Funk/Soul

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THE BEST NORTHERN SOUL ALBUM ITW…EVER!Spectrum

An essential collection for any fan of great timeless music, this compilation celebrates the dance movement that emerged in Northern England and the Midlands...

Funk/Soul Northern Soul Compilations

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3×CD 5399385£7.99
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Other Releases on Athens Of The North

James Alexander Bright Cool Cool Athens 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...

Electronic Funk/Soul

– 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
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LP AOTNLP 171£25.99
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Coast To Coast Paula Marie / Crack Athens Of The North

Modern soul / disco royalty, written by the talented Mark Beiner and co-writer Ben Iverson about Marks x girlfriend. It is up there with the best modern...

Funk/Soul

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7" ATH182£14.99
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James Alexander Bright Fall for You Athens Of The North

Deep, breezy soul movements from from multi-talented vocalist, James Alexander Bright. Top, contemporary vibes from Athens Of The North!

Funk/Soul

– Fall For You
– Viper Flames

1. – Fall For You
2. – Viper Flames
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7" ATH181£13.00
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Leonard Grandson The Sands of Zanzibar Athens 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...

Funk/Soul

– 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£13.00
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Other Lands Archipelagos Athens 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...

Electronic

– Braidbit
– SoLong SoFar
– Ambergris
– Zeniba
– Cave Code
– Selkie Road
– Open Sea
– HomeWords
– Landmasses
– Circles

1. – Braidbit
2. – SoLong SoFar
3. – Ambergris
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New LP AOTNLP060£24.00
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Arthur Ponder The Prince of Georgia Soul Athens 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...

Funk/Soul Compilations

– 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
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William Stuckey Everything That's Good in Life Athens Of The North

Unreleased soul music from William Stuckey - pure class - backed with an alternate 7" mix of 'Hold Me Close' from his mega-rare 1979 album of the same...

Funk/Soul

– Everything That's Good in Life
– Hold Me Close (7" Mix)

1. – Everything That's Good in Life
2. – Hold Me Close (7" Mix)
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Brotherhood Band Leather Pants Athens Of The North

Monster modern soul from 1985 by Memphis band Brotherhood Band reissued via Athens Of The North!

Funk/Soul

– Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
– Nicci's Theme

1. – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
2. – Nicci's Theme
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7" ATH104£13.00
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Billy Bruner Tulsa Song Athens Of The North

AWESOME 80s soul gem from Tulsa's Billy Bruner - monster, monster record reissued via Athens Of The North! Don't miss!

Funk/Soul

– T-U-L-S-A Song
– I Want To Hold You

1. – T-U-L-S-A Song
2. – I Want To Hold You
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7" ATH113£13.00
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Leval Our Love Athens Of The North

Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!

Funk/Soul

– Our Love
– It's Up to You

1. – Our Love
2. – It's Up to You
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7" ATH086£13.00
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Judy Pollak In Togetherness Athens 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...

Funk/Soul

– 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
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Reissue of this CLASSIC deep, soulful house gem by the house music pioneer, Larry Heard!

House Music Classic House

– Praise
– Riverside Drive
– Deja Vu
– Dew Drops
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1. – Praise
2. – Riverside Drive
3. – Deja Vu
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3×LP ML9013£29.00
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Count Ossie & The Rasta Family Man From Higher Heights Soul Jazz Records

This album is a strictly 1000-copies only worldwide digitally remastered exact repro LP+ download code. Also available as a very limited...

Reggae

– Africa We Want Fe Go
– Cruisng Down The Line
– Misfits
– Crossing River Jordan
– Mystic Memories
– Drums For Wise Man
– Chanting Higher Heights

1. – Africa We Want Fe Go
2. – Cruisng Down The Line
3. – Misfits
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Prince Fatty ft. Shniece in a Disco Deception Lovedub Limited

Originally released as a white label 12" in 2020, limited edition of 500 only, now gets LIMITED repress with full colour sleeve featuring killer disco...

Reggae Roots Reggae Funk and Soul

– Take Me As I Am
– 90% Of Me Is You
– Love Me Right
– Fever
– You Got What You Wanted
– Funkin' For Jamaica (NY)
– Funkin' For Jamaica (NY) Dub
– The Model Featuring Horseman
– The Model Dub
– Fever Dub

1. – Take Me As I Am
2. – 90% Of Me Is You
3. – Love Me Right
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Cool Running Cool Runnings Bristol Archive Records

With a career that spanned twelve years including the entire 1980s, Cool Runnings were one of Bristol's longest lasting bands, yet their failure to gig...

Reggae Roots

– We Must Go Home *
– Playhouse *
– Children Of Zion *
– Give Me Some Interest *
– Robin Hoods Of The Ghetto *
– Lawman (Live) *
– Permanent Diet *
– Sunshine (Weep Willow Weep) *

1. – We Must Go Home *
2. – Playhouse *
3. – Children Of Zion *
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CD ARC 248CD£11.00
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Scratch Keep On Searching For Love / Eastern Lady (1984)Soul Jazz Records

Two superb 12” slabs of rare South London British Jazz-Funk both originally released in the UK in 1984 by Jamaican-born producer Tony Williams, the...

Funk/Soul

Scratch – Keep On Searching For Love
Scratch – Eastern Lady

1. Scratch – Keep On Searching For Love
2. Scratch – Eastern Lady
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12" SJR538-12£15.00
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Roots From The Record Smith Lloydie Slim Productions 1973-1976 Record Smith / DKR

10 song LP in two sided hand silkscreened jacket, collecting the best '70s roots productions from producer Lloydie Slim - the first ever compilation of...

Reggae Roots

Ronnie Davis – Live In Unity
Ronnie Davis – World By Myself
Cornell Campbell – Heading For The Mountain
Ronnie Davis – Jah Jah Jahovah
Tappa Zukie – Judge I O Lord
Hortense Ellis – Mr Lee, Mr Lee
Barrington Spence – Why Did You Leave Me To Cry
I Roy – Look A Boom
Heptones – Tripe Girl
Ronnie Davis – Power Of Love

1. Ronnie Davis – Live In Unity
2. Ronnie Davis – World By Myself
3. Cornell Campbell – Heading For The Mountain
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Nat King Cool and The Cool Runners Checking Out (1984)Soul Jazz Records

One of two superb 12” slabs of rare South London British Jazz-Funk both originally released in the UK in 1984 by Jamaican-born producer Tony Williams,...

Funk/Soul

Nat King Cool and The Cool Runners – Checking Out
Nat King Cool and The Cool Runners – Checking Out (Instrumental)

1. Nat King Cool and The Cool Runners – Checking Out
2. Nat King Cool and The Cool Runners – Checking Out (Instrumental)
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12" SJR539-12£15.00
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Sound Dimension Jamaica Soul Shake Vol. 1 Soul Jazz Records

'The word timeless is applied way too often in music, but here it is entirely justified.' Fact ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New...

Reggae

– Heavy Beat
– Federated Backdrop
– Baby Face
– Rathid
– Bitter Blood
– Love Land
– Full Up
– Upsetters Dream
– Soul Shake
– The Thing
– My Heart in Rhythm
– Man Pon Spot
– Holy Moses
– Doctor Sappa Too
– Hail Don D
– Solas

1. – Heavy Beat
2. – Federated Backdrop
3. – Baby Face
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New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) + Download Code SJRLP127C£28.00
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The Sensations I'll Never Fall In Love Again / Those Guys Treasure Isle

Four rare ska 7" singles recordings from the mid sixties featuring The Slivertones, LynTaitt, The Melodians & The Sensations on Treasure Isle records....

Reggae Ska and rocksteady

– I'll Never Fall In Love Again
– Those Guys

1. – I'll Never Fall In Love Again
2. – Those Guys
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7" t053£16.00
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The Prophets / Tommy McCook Blessed Are The Meak / Stepping High Grove Music

Found MINT! copies (record & sleeve) of ORIGINAL 12" from London's Grove Music label featuring The Prophets (Yabby You) Trinity & Tommy McCook 1978. Two...

Reggae DJ Roots Dub

The Prophets – Blessed Are The Meak
Tommy McCook – Stepping High

1. The Prophets – Blessed Are The Meak
2. Tommy McCook – Stepping High
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Original 12" GMDM 4£16.00
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The Melodians Lonely Night / Hey Girl Treasure Isle

Four rare ska 7" singles recordings from the mid sixties featuring The Slivertones, LynTaitt, The Melodians & The Sensations on Treasure Isle records....

Reggae Ska and rocksteady

The Melodians – Lonely Night
The Melodians – Hey Girl

1. The Melodians – Lonely Night
2. The Melodians – Hey Girl
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7" t052£16.00
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Yabby You Lady Lady King Sounds

Original Grove Music 12" from Yabby You with two wicked deep roots vocal disco mixes of "Lady Lady" & "Stop Your Quarelling". Hard too find King Sounds...

Reggae Roots Dub

Yabby You – Lady Lady
Yabby You – Stop Your Quarelling

1. Yabby You – Lady Lady
2. Yabby You – Stop Your Quarelling
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Original 12" GMDM 24£20.00
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Lynn Taitt & The Comets Golden Petuna / Oh, Little Girl Dutchess

Four rare ska 7" singles recordings from the mid sixties featuring The Slivertones, LynTaitt, The Melodians & The Sensations on Treasure Isle records....

Reggae Ska and rocksteady

Lynn Taitt & The Comets – Golden Petuna
Lloyd & Glen – Oh, Little Girl

1. Lynn Taitt & The Comets – Golden Petuna
2. Lloyd & Glen – Oh, Little Girl
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7" T054£16.00
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John Holt Strange Things Sunshot

Long overdue press of John Holt's essential roots classic "Strange Things" recorded for Phil Pratt's Sunshot label in 1971 with organ version on the...

Roots Reggae

John Holt – Strange Things
Phil Pratt All Stars – Strange Mood

3. John Holt – Strange Things
4. Phil Pratt All Stars – Strange Mood
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7" PP05£9.00
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With Love Volume 2 Compiled By Miche Mr Bongo

Deep, raw soul rarities compiled on Mr Bongo!

Funk/Soul Compilations

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New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP280P£26.00
Limited pink coloured vinyl edition
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Bô'vel Changes Athens Of The North

Underground UK street soul legend Bô'vel get some of her key, sought after, mid-90s singles collected via Athens of the North - don't miss!

Funk/Soul

– Check 4 U (Original)
– It's Not About Me
– Best Thing
– Knight In Shining Armour
– Daydreamer
– Coming Back
– Goodbye Farewell
– Life Changes You
– Let Down And Liar
– My Man

1. – Check 4 U (Original)
2. – It's Not About Me
3. – Best Thing
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LP AOTNLP066£26.00
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Eccentric Boogie Numero

An exemplary collection of MEGA-RARE boogie gems! 100% all killer, no filler cuts — don't miss!

Disco Compilations

Maxx Traxx – Don't Touch It!
Stylle Band – If You Love Me
Home Boy And The C.O.L – I Saw You Dancing
Unit Three – Lets Boogie Tonight
Steven – Quick
Donnell Pitman – Burning Up
Duke D – Lady Luck
Ronnie Robbins – Contagious
Pete & Cheez – You and Me
Contrast – Slippin' In The Night

1. Maxx Traxx – Don't Touch It!
2. Stylle Band – If You Love Me
3. Home Boy And The C.O.L – I Saw You Dancing
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Disco with a Feeling Athens Of The North

Athens Of The North have put together the first ever compilation, 'Disco with a Feeling' compiled by long time label affiliate and disco aficionado David...

Disco Compilations

Ice – Reality
Cloudburst – I'm Loving You
Popsicles – These Are the Good Times
Bileo – You Can Win
Mahana – She Really Needs Love
Jerry Blacksheer – Defected
Mr. Wigg & Co – You Got a Lot of Living to Do
Benita – Time for a Change
Darrell Johnson – Days Gone Past
Bordeaux – Paradise's Love
Split Decision Band – Watchin Out
Sequence – Disco Thing
Strivers Show Band – Love Episode
Love Company – Love Tempo
Gratitude – We Are Here to Party
Jax Transit Authority – Life Is a Miricle

1. Ice – Reality
2. Cloudburst – I'm Loving You
3. Popsicles – These Are the Good Times
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2×LP AOTNLP021£26.00
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Mr Bongo Record Club Vol. 1 Mr Bongo

Vinyl now in stock! The first instalment in Mr Bongo's 'Record Club' series selects the label's recent discoveries and sought-after obscurities that...

Brazilian World/Global Sounds Compilations

Neno Exporta Som – Deixa A Tristeza
Alipio Martins – Piranha
Toninho Lemos – Morro Do Barraco Sem Água
Barbosa – Seára de Oxalá
Fruko y sus Tesos – Salsa Na Ma

4. Neno Exporta Som – Deixa A Tristeza
5. Alipio Martins – Piranha
6. Toninho Lemos – Morro Do Barraco Sem Água
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2×LP MRBLP141£23.00
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Kano I'm Ready / Holly Dolly (1980)Emergency Records

Italo-Disco classic!Unplayed original USA 45. VG

Funk/Soul Disco

– I'm Ready

1. – I'm Ready
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Original 7" EMS-4504£12.00
Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original USA 45.

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Larry June & The Alchemist The Great Escape Empire

The Great Escape is the debut collaborative album from San Francisco Legend, Larry June and prolific super producer, The Alchemist. Through a process that...

Hip-Hop

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New 2×LP ERE938£37.00
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Shannon Let The Music Play (1983)Emergency Records

Original USA Vinyl

Disco

– Let The Music Play

1. – Let The Music Play
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Original 12" EMDS 6540£8.00
Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+(UK Club different sleeve/label)
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Miami Sound Rare Funk and Soul from Miami, Florida 1967-74 (2023 Edition)Soul Jazz Records

New 20th anniversary edition of Soul Jazz Records' long out-of-print Miami Sound: Rare Funk and Soul from Miami, Florida, 1967-74. This album had been...

Funk/Soul

All The People – Cramp Your Style
Helene Smith – You Got To Be A Man
George McCrae – I Get Lifted
James Knight And The Butlers – Funky Cat
Gwen McCrae – 90% Of Me Is You
Little Beaver – Funkadelic Sound
James Knight And The Butlers – Save Me
Joey Gilmore – Do It To Me One More Time
Helene Smith – A Woman Will Do Wrong
James Knight And The Butlers – Fantasy World
Timmy Thomas – Funky Me
The New Clarence Reid – Cadillac Annie
Frank Williams & The Rocketeers – The Spanish Flyer
Della Humphrey – Don't Make The Good Girls Go Bad
Frank Williams & The Rocketeers – You Got To Be A Man
Joey Gilmore – Somebody Done Took My Baby
Little Beaver – I Love The Way You Love

1. All The People – Cramp Your Style
2. Helene Smith – You Got To Be A Man
3. George McCrae – I Get Lifted
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Pause Got to Know Freestyle Records

MASSIVE drop on Freestyle Records, in the form of this impossible rare single recorded by early UK street soul act Pause. Dating from the late 80s these...

Disco Funk/Soul

– Got to Know (Dance Mix)
– Got to Know (Cool Mix)

1. – Got to Know (Dance Mix)
2. – Got to Know (Cool Mix)
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12" FSR114£17.00
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Scientist Dub War - Coxsone vs. Quaker City Dubmusic Productions

Originally released in Canada in the early eighties featuring Scientist's deep & heavy mixes of Bunny Lee produced riddims featuring some of Jamaica's...

Reggae Roots Dub

– Third & Fourth Generation
– Coxsone Feel This One
– Straight In The Boy Coxsone Chest
– The Man Never Immitate Always Originate
– Ride On
– Run Come Listen Coxsone
– Murderer Style
– Scientist Say Papa Coxsone Gone
– Give Them Dub Coxsone
– Coxsone A Chemist In A This

1. – Third & Fourth Generation
2. – Coxsone Feel This One
3. – Straight In The Boy Coxsone Chest
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LP DMPEU003£23.00
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