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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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A Love From Outer Space Material Music

Since its inception in 2010, A Love from Outer Space (ALFOS) has been a steady presence in the underground music scene, fostering a close-knit community...

Electronic Compilations

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2×LP MATMU1LP£26.99
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2×CD MATMU1CD£12.99
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Juyungo (Afro-Indigenous Music From The North-Western Andes)Honest Jon's

The fifth in the Honest Jon’s-curated series of compilations documenting traditional music from Ecuador. Juyungo: Afro-Indigenous Music From The North-Western...

Compilations

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2×LP HJRLP089£28.99
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Spiritual Jazz 17: SABA / MPS Jazzman

"High quality music to be enjoyed by many people all around the world, no matter where they are." - Andreas Brunner-Schwer, MPS Records. The German SABA...

Compilations

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2×LP JMANLP146£26.99
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CD JMANCD146£14.99
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Begging The Moon: Phleng Thai Sakon & Luk Krung 1945-1960 Death Is Not The End

This is a wonderful collection of Phleng Thai sakon, a style of Thai popular song that fuses local and Western influences. Recorded from the end of WWII...

Compilations World/Global Sounds

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LP DEATH063LP£22.99
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Bliss Out: For Days Numero

The Numero Group guide to private issue new age. Featuring Laraaji, Iasos, Joanna Brouk, Don Slepian, Peter Davison, Master Wilburn Burchette, Jordan De...

Ambient / Drone Compilations

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New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) NUM089LP-C2£33.99
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Tribal Organic: Deep Dive into European Percussions 79-90 GLOSSY TANGO

Compiled by Luca Fiore and Glossy Mario, the album takes listeners on a rhythmic journey through the diverse sounds of Europe from 1979 to 1990. This collaboration...

Compilations

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LP GT-01£26.99
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Eccentric Soul: The Cobra Label Numero

Venomous Tex-Mex R&B and early rock n’ roll from San Antonio’s West Side scene. From 1961-67, Bexar county kingmaker Abe Epstein cut every teen combo...

Funk/Soul Compilations

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New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) NUM093LPC2£41.99
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2×LP NUM093LP£39.99
Expected 31 JanPreorder

You Can Be A Star! - Deep Disco & Crossover 70s Soul Now Again

The definitive survey of America’s independent 70s soul scene, and a companion piece to Now-Again’s long-running Soul Cal series.

Funk/Soul

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LP NA5284-LP£26.99
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Fania Records: The Latin Sound of New York (1964 - 1978)Concord

This collection features sixteen of the most renowned salsa and Latin soul singles released on Fania Records, and its subsidiaries, between 1964-1978,...

Latin Compilations

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2×LP 7264062£36.99
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The Reggae Christmas Collection Doctor Bird

• Most tracks officially unavailable for decades. • Features some of reggae’s biggest stars. • The perfect alternative Christmas soundtrack. Christmas:...

Reggae Roots

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2×CD DB2CD153£16.00
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10 Years of Rhythm Section International Rhythm Section International

Rhythm Section International, the impossible-to-define label founded in South East London by Bradley Zero in 2014 has reached the ripe old age of 10 years....

House Music Compilations

– Prequel - Nothing Better
– Silentjay X Jace XL - Just Waking Up
– Dan Kye - Change
– Mallard - Surface
– Duke Hugh - Zoë
– Ruf Dug - Down 2 It
– Vels Trio - The Wad
– Paula Tape - Astroturismo
– Special Feelings - Down Goose
– Retiree - Pumice Stone (Boulderhead Remix)
– Jerome Thomas - Secret (SAUL Remix)
– MMYYKK - Science (Session Victim Remix)
– CATO - 1 MAN (TONE Remix)
– Klein Zage - Prince (Gallegos Park Street Tube Mix)
– Wallace - Whirl (Ruf Dug Remix)
– Retromigration & Monty DJ - Tornado
– Bamao Yendé & Low Jack - Collina 4am
– RONI - Angel
– Gayance, Magi Merlin & funkywhat - collect$$$save
– Pinty & Tomos - Want U To
– DJ Pitch & MLE - Hit From The Right
– douniah & Dhanya - A Fever Dream
– Nitai Hershkovits & Rejoicer - Oye Igal
– Frank Liin - 60 Chemical (Dub)
– Cousin Kula - Pixie Prog

1. – Prequel - Nothing Better
2. – Silentjay X Jace XL - Just Waking Up
3. – Dan Kye - Change
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6×LP Box set RS0XLP£79.99
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Peace Chant - Raw, Deep and Spiritual Jazz Vol. 7 Tramp Records

Tramp Records presents the first all-German edition of The Peace Chant series here and includes liner notes in German and with English translation. Focused...

Jazz Compilations

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CD TRCD-9124£14.99
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Deep Entries : Gay Electronic Excursions 1979-1985 Dark Entries

Dark Entries has raided the bathhouse to bring us Deep Entries: Gay Electronic Excursions 1979-1985, 10 tracks of obscure queer synth bliss. One of Dark...

Disco Compilations

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LP DE-320£27.99
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Magnifico Boogaloo Vampi Soul

A showcase of the legacy left by the boogaloo movement in Peru between 1966 and 1975.They comprise twenty-two songs by seventeen artists who recorded on...

Latin Compilations

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LP VAMPI 303£33.99
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Eat Your Own Ears Recordings Vol. 1 (feat. Four Tet, Caribou, Mount Kimble & more)Eat Your Own Ears Recordings

Cult UK party promoters release a compilation of exclusive material from artists they have worked with over the years. Features music from the likes of...

Electronic Compilations

– Four Tet - Scythe Master
– Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul - Mantra
– Jane Paknia - Glimmers (John Wizards Remix)
– Sylvan Esso - Hey Mami (Live)
– John Wizards & Nzaramba Jean Thierry (ras magic) - Rwangaguhunga

1. – Four Tet - Scythe Master
2. – Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul - Mantra
3. – Jane Paknia - Glimmers (John Wizards Remix)
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2×LP EYOEREC024B£29.00
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Behind the Counter with Ian Rankin Rough Trade

Rough Trade Shops presents Behind the Counter with Ian Rankin, the second instalment in a compilation series inviting artists to curate mixes of the music...

Compilations

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2×LP RTBTC2LP£43.99
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DJ-Kicks: Steven Julien !K7

Top selection from the Apron Records boss featuring tracks by Ryuichi Sakamoto, The RAH Band, Todd Edwards, Chaos In The CBD, Hudson Mohawke, Kyle Hall...

House Music

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2×LP K7432LP£30.99
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DIY - Do It Yourself Soul Jazz Records

Out of print for 15 years, Soul Jazz Records ‘Do It Yourself’ features a host of post-punk, punk, punk funk/dance and electronic experimentation from...

Post-Punk/Punk/No Wave Post-Punk/Punk/No Wave

Buzzcocks – Boredom
Fire Engines – Everything's Roses
Glaxo Babies – Shake (The Foundations)
Patrick Fitzgerald – Babysitter
Russ McDonald – Looking From The Cooking Pot
Artery – The Slide
A Certain Ratio – Si Fermir O Grido
Scritti Politti – Skank Bloc Bologna
APB – All Your Life With Me
Blurt – The Fish Needs A Bike
Icon A.D. – Fight For Peace
Throbbing Gristle – Distant Dreams (Part Two)
Krypton Tunes – Coming To See You
Windows – Creation Rebel
The Last Gang – Spirit Of Youth
Thomas Leer – Tight As A Drum
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry – Paint Your Wagon
Biting Tongues – You Can Choke Like That
Tom Lucy – Paris, France

1. Buzzcocks – Boredom
2. Fire Engines – Everything's Roses
3. Glaxo Babies – Shake (The Foundations)
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2xLP (Coloured Vinyl) + Download Code SJRLP552C£28.00 £24.00
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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

– Segla
– Get The Music Now
– E Sa F'Aiye
– Aiha Ni Kpe We
– Ego-Ibo
– Gbeti Ma Djro
– Oya Ka Jojo
– It's A Vanity
– Bakassine Gabou
– Nan Man Nan
– Gbe We Gnin Wa Bio
– Kpede Do Gbe Houenou

1. – Segla
2. – Get The Music Now
3. – E Sa F'Aiye
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LP AJXLP803£25.99
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Gilles Peterson & Brownswood Recordings present: Future Bubblers 8.0 Brownswood Recordings

A part of Gilles Peterson’s expanded network, Future Bubblers is backed by Arts Council England, which continues to focus on uncovering unsigned talent...

Electronic Jazz

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LP BWOOD375LP£19.99
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Ayo Ke Disco: Boogie, Pop & Funk from the South China Sea (1974-88)Soundway

A snapshot of the vibrant discotheques and live scenes across Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Philippines.The artists featured...

Funk/Soul

– Fatimah Razak - Dahaga
– Black Brothers - Mangge Mangge
– Marini & The Steps - Kuingin Dekatmu
– Tian Niu - Deng Ni Zai Yu Zhong
– The Rollies - Disco
– Regalado - Pinoy Funk
– John Philips & The Steps - Ayo Ke Disco
– Aria Yunior - Salah Tingkah
– Ahmadi Hassan - Habibi (Mari Bersatu)
– Pongsri Woranuch - Aew...Phu Chai

1. – Fatimah Razak - Dahaga
2. – Black Brothers - Mangge Mangge
3. – Marini & The Steps - Kuingin Dekatmu
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LP SNDWLP158£21.99
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Forever Gamblin' on You Forager Records

A full tank of gas, the gentle glow from the radio dial, & stretches of open highway await, Forever Gamblin’ On You meanders through miles of soulful...

Funk/Soul

Charmer – It's Never Too Late
Alias – Start All Over Again
Petroc And Pals – Forever Gamblin on You
The Mad Brothers – Feeling the Fire
Cross Creek – Good Guy
The Michael Rowe Band – The Way of The Girl
Angie Pepper – Miss You Too Much
Spectrum – Pistolero
Roy McComas – Girl of my Dreams
Santiago – Wings of An Eagle
Lawrence Schwedler – No Reason To Cry

1. Charmer – It's Never Too Late
2. Alias – Start All Over Again
3. Petroc And Pals – Forever Gamblin on You
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LP FOR-LP008£37.99
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Studio One Power Mix!Soul Jazz Records

Brand new collection of Studio One killer tunes, focussing on the late 70s, 80s and beyond. Since the early 1960s Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd had...

Reggae Studio One

Otis Gayle – What You Won't Do For Love
Earl Sixteen – Love Is A Feeling
Alton Ellis – Back To Africa
Prince Jazzbo – Apollo 16
Johnny Osbourne – Eternal Peace
Errol Dunkley – Don't Do It
Omega – Bounty Hunter
Noel Bailey and Sound Dimension – Wiggle's Diggles
Freddie McGregor – I Am Ready
Prince Jazzbo – Imperial I
Jackie Mittoo – Lovers Rock
Devon Russell – Swing and Dine
Sugar Minott – Guidance
Dolly Man – Trigger Happy
Nana McLean – A Little Love
Tyrone Taylor – Rightful Rebel
Wailing Souls – All Alone
Sugar Minott – Revelation

1. Otis Gayle – What You Won't Do For Love
2. Earl Sixteen – Love Is A Feeling
3. Alton Ellis – Back To Africa
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The Voice of Love Smiling C

The Voice of Love is a collection of British sophisti-pop and jazz-funk from the 1980s - ten songs ranging from unreleased demos to scarcely pressed 12”s...

Funk/Soul

– Sonjah Ian - Nothing In Your Pocket
– The Goodbye Look - Half The Fun Of The Crime
– Ocean - In Out Of Love
– Inheritance - I Still Love You
– World Series - Take My Love
– Jakatti - Time Out
– Berlin-Randazzo Band - Shine On
– Jakatti - The Voice
– Xpertz - Lovers In London
– After Eight - Southern Freeze

1. – Sonjah Ian - Nothing In Your Pocket
2. – The Goodbye Look - Half The Fun Of The Crime
3. – Ocean - In Out Of Love
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Mr Bongo Record Club Vol. 7 Proper

In this collection, we have curated new finds alongside old, treasured tracks that hold a special place in our hearts, selecting music inspiring us from...

Compilations

– Dudu Moraes - Eloia
– Yvette - Upa Neguinho
– As Sublimes - Mangueira E Cancao
– Os Panteras - O Espaco
– Chico Evangelista - Frutas & Linguas
– Roman Andren - Captain's Sword
– Romeu Fernandes - Nago Nae
– Conjunto de Percussao Dora Pinto - Noite de Temporal
– Gitte & Inger - Ud Af Buret (Can't Hide Love)
– Truth & Devotion - Bless My Soul
– Judson Moore - Everybody Push And Pull
– Willy Chirino - Africa
– Chain Reaction - Search For Tomorrow
– Claude Jay - Find Your Light
– The Shades of Love - Come Inside
– The Duncans - Too Damn Hot
– Thandi Zulu & The Young Five - Love Games
– Tony Wilson - Hangin' Out In Space (Dub Mix)
– JC Lodge - In Between The Sheets
– SOYUZ featuring Asha Puthli & Sven Wunder - Spring Has Sprung

1. – Dudu Moraes - Eloia
2. – Yvette - Upa Neguinho
3. – As Sublimes - Mangueira E Cancao
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Nigeria Special Vol. 3 — Electronic Innovation Meets Culture & Tradition 1978-93 Soundway

Soundway Records presents a collection of nineteen tracks chronicling a time when drum machines, synthesisers, imported pop, reggae, disco and soul collided...

Compilations African

– Ozzobia - Ndi Oma
– Sammy Obot - Edue Ukot Akpa Itong
– Eppi Fanio - Farofa Dancer
– Etiene T. Boy - Jealousy
– Ayo Manuel - Do Good (Dub)
– Feladey – Experience
– Chimex G Udensity And His Afrikan Band - Okpoko Na Azo Eze (Edit)
– I.S.C.A.C. Band - Igbo Nwe Egwu (Edit)
– Jeje - Jeje
– Dizzy K - Omoge
– Blackman Akeeb Kareem - Oya A (Eje Kajo)
– Jimi Solanke - Owo Orisa - Ancestral Respects
– Soki Ohale - Wumaya Awuma
– Jap Band & Feladey - Japadodo
– Pal Sagie - Esan
– Mannix Okonkwo - Ka Anyi Gbaa Egwu
– Sonny Okosuns - Highlife (Dub)
– Wura Fadaka Band - Eyo

1. – Ozzobia - Ndi Oma
2. – Sammy Obot - Edue Ukot Akpa Itong
3. – Eppi Fanio - Farofa Dancer
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The Story Of Blue Beat / The Best In Ska 1961 Part 1 Sunrise Records

The second 25 releases from the fledgling Blue Beat label plus Bonus tracks from subsidiary labels, Melodisc and Limbo from 1961. CD one features all the...

Reggae Ska and rocksteady

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2×CD SUNRDD004£12.00
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Forward March: The Jamaican Chart Hits of 1962 Sunrise Records

Two CD compilation of Jamaican Hits of 1962, featuring Derrick Morgan, Laurel Aitken, Jimmy Cliff and Prince Buster amongst others.

Reggae Ska and rocksteady

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2×CD SUNR DD014£12.00
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The Story Of Blue Beat / The Best In Ska 1961 Part 2 Sunrise Records

The third set of 25 releases from the fledgling Blue Beat label from 1961. CD one features all the 'A' sides whilst CD two features all the 'B' sides,...

Reggae Ska and rocksteady

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2×CD SUNRDD005£12.00
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Kane's Spanish Home Moton Records Inc.

edit medley of Revelacion - "House Of The Rising Sun" and Santa Esmeralda - "Sevilla Nights"

Disco Loft/Garage/Warehouse Classics

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The Salsoul Acappellas 'The Brothers'Suss'd Records

Featuring Double Exposure, Bunny Sigler, Eddie Holman, Love Committee, Aurra, Jimmy Castor, Instant Funk & Anthony White.

Disco Loft/Garage/Warehouse Classics

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Electro Throwdown Soul Jazz Records

Soul Jazz Records’ new collection, ‘Electro Throwdown - Sci-Fi Inter-Planetary Electro Attack on Planet Earth 1982-89’, is a journey into the outer...

Electro

The Rickie Clark Company – Time To Throw Down
The Troids – Boogie Troids
The Packman – I'm The Packman
Pretty Tony – Fix It In The Mix
Jazaq – All Systems Go
Rich Cason – Killer Groove
The Jonzun Crew – We Are The Jonzun Crew
Ozone Layer – Planetary Deterioration (Electro Mix)
Bill Williams and Bileo – Robot People
Extra T's – E.T. Boogie
Planet Detroit – Invasion From The Planet Detroit
Professor X – Professor X (Saga)
Mo-Jo – Jump, Stomp and Twist (Instrumental)

1. The Rickie Clark Company – Time To Throw Down
2. The Troids – Boogie Troids
3. The Packman – I'm The Packman
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Miami Sound Vol. 2 Soul Jazz Records

Soul Jazz Records’ new Miami Sound 2 is a superlative collection of 70s soul, funk, disco and boogie featuring tracks from legendary artists such as...

Funk/Soul

Betty Wright – Clean Up Woman
Miami – Party Freaks
Gwen McRae – All This Love That I'm Givin'
Beginning Of The End – Monkey Tamarind
Latimore – I Get Lifted
Raw Soul Express – Burn The Candle
Chocolateclay – Free (I'll Always Be)
Betty Wright – I Love The Way You Love
Little Beaver – Concrete Jungle
Jimmy 'Bo' Horne – Clean Up Man
Timmy Thomas – Africano
Charles Allen – Winterman
T Connection – Do What You Wanna Do
Robert Moore – Jimmie Bo Charlie
Milton Wright – Keep It Up
Clarence Reid – Ten Tons Of Dynamite
Timmy Thomas – Why Can't We Live Together
Little Beaver – We Three
Paulette Reaves – Do It Again
Lynn Williams – Kisses, Kisses, Kisses

1. Betty Wright – Clean Up Woman
2. Miami – Party Freaks
3. Gwen McRae – All This Love That I'm Givin'
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DJ Andy Smith presents Reach Up: Disco Wonderland Vol. 3 BBE

Andy Smith's curation of the 3rd volume in his Reach Up – Disco Wonderland series brings us more carefully selected music from the Discosphere. With...

Disco

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Tony Thorpe Presents: Post-Punk Theory - Alpha Musique Pour La Danse

Defining post-punk is no easy task. While punk was defined by a raw, rebellious simplicity, post-punk (1978 - 1986) expanded into a diverse array of sounds...

Post-Punk/Punk/No Wave Compilations

– Basement 5 - Silicon Chip
– Disconnection - Bali Ha'i (US Discomix)
– A Certain Ratio - Shack Up
– 23 Skidoo - Language
– PIL - Home Is Where The Heart Is
– Mark Stewart And The Maffia - Jerusalem
– The Unknown Cases - Masimbabele (The Original Version)
– Allez Allez - She's Stirring Up (Dub)
– Animal Magic - Standard Man
– Lifetones - Distance No Object
– Snakefinger - I Gave Myself To You
– Startled Insects - Overzoom
– Maximum Joy - Silent Street / Silent Dub
– African Head Charge - Throw It Away
– EP-4 - Tide Gauge
– 400 Blows - Declaration Of Intent

1. – Basement 5 - Silicon Chip
2. – Disconnection - Bali Ha'i (US Discomix)
3. – A Certain Ratio - Shack Up
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2×LP MPD045£35.99
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Other Releases on Athens Of The North

East Coast Love Affair Musica Para Todos Athens Of The North

Drawn upon a mutual love of house music, dub and weirdo dance music by the likes of African Head Charge, Larry Heard and Sun Ra. We also added sprinkles...

Electronic

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LP AOTNLP069£19.99
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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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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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LP AOTNLP049£22.00
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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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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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Larry Heard Love's Arrival Alleviated

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
– Another Night
– When I Think Of You
– To Try
– Loves Arrival Dub
– Missing You (Jazz Cafe Mix)
– Havana
– Until The Last Goodbye
– Direct Drive
– Luminous Energy

1. – Praise
2. – Riverside Drive
3. – Deja Vu
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3×LP ML9013£29.00
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Hugh Madoo Pop Style 333

Rare late 80s reggae/dancehall heat coming yet again on DINTE sub-label 333. This time it's the turn of Hugh Maddo's Pop Style LP. Recorded in Jamaica...

Reggae Roots Dancehall

– Pop Style
– Baby Don't Go
– Country Girl
– Take Bribe
– Budget
– Everywhere You Go In This World
– Give Me The Sensie
– Jah-Jah
– Travelin' Man

1. – Pop Style
2. – Baby Don't Go
3. – Country Girl
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Mauskovic Dance Band Bukaroo Bank Bongo Joe

Amsterdam based Mausovic Dance Band make madcap music intent on expanding musical universes. Powered by elastic rhythms and some potent dub wizardry, the...

New Disco and re-edits Disco

– Buckaroo Bank
– Face
– Wie niet weg is is gezien
– Parata Est
– Zwaar
– Bebi
– People In The Hall
– Dr Rhythm Space
– Telefoon Dub
– Samen
– Buckaroo Bank - Slow version
– Slow Crack

1. – Buckaroo Bank
2. – Face
3. – Wie niet weg is is gezien
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LP BJR82LP£22.00
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Trees Speak Mind Maze Soul Jazz Records

Mind Maze is, amazingly, Trees Speak’s FIFTH album to be released on Soul Jazz Records in the space of little over two years– an output matched only...

Electronic

Trees Speak – Mind Maze
Trees Speak – Minotaur
Trees Speak – Syndrome
Trees Speak – Sospetto
Trees Speak – Illusions
Trees Speak – Scanner
Trees Speak – Burner
Trees Speak – Rare Earth
Trees Speak – Pathways
Trees Speak – Skip Breath
Trees Speak – Odyssey
Trees Speak – Passage
Trees Speak – Signals
Trees Speak – Black Phone
Trees Speak – Mirror
Trees Speak – Stone Tape
Trees Speak – Seraphim
Trees Speak – Orpheus
Trees Speak – Machines Speak

1. Trees Speak – Mind Maze
2. Trees Speak – Minotaur
3. Trees Speak – Syndrome
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Limited Edition LP + Free 7" + Download Code SJRLP527£28.00
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Alice Clark Alice Clark Wewantsounds

When it comes to legendary albums, very few can match the cult status achieved on the international jazz and funk scene, by Alice Clark's eponymous album,...

Funk/Soul

– I Keep It Hid
– Looking At Life
– Don't Wonder Why
– Maybe This Time (From The Motion Picture "Cabaret")
– Never Did I Stop Loving You
– Charms Of The Arms Of Love
– Don't You Care
– It Takes Too Long To Learn To Live Alone
– Hard Hard Promises
– Hey Girl

1. – I Keep It Hid
2. – Looking At Life
3. – Don't Wonder Why
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LP WWSLP25£36.00
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Disco Reggae Rockers Soul Jazz Records

This album is released in three formats: Indies-only One-Off Special Limited Edition Sun Yellow coloured vinyl gatefold double LP + download, black vinyl...

Reggae Disco

Devon Russell – Move On Up
Crashers – Flight To Jamaica
Valerie Harrison – Fool's Paradise
Bill Campbell – For The Love Of You
Risco Connection – It's My House
Dave Barker – Glow Of Love
Derrick Harriott – Caught You In A Lie
Hortense Ellis – Young Hearts Run Free
Ed Watson and Brass Circle – Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Devon Russell – We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue
Seventh Extension – Reasons
Derrick Harriott – Brown Baby
Ed Watson and Brass Circle – Let's Groove
Pete Campbell & The Sunshine Girls – Don't Let Love Get You Down
Webby Jay – In The Rain
Glen Adams Affair – Just A Groove

1. Devon Russell – Move On Up
2. Crashers – Flight To Jamaica
3. Valerie Harrison – Fool's Paradise
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Indies Only Exclusive Limited Edition New 2×LP (Sunshine Yellow Coloured Vinyl) + Download Code SJRLP516C£28.00
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Trees Speak Shadow Forms Soul Jazz Records

It's a big one ... Absolutely stunning second album from Trees Speak new on Soul Jazz Records. Trees Speak’s new album ‘Shadow Forms’ is a blend...

Electronic

Trees Speak – Large Array
Trees Speak – Tear Kisser
Trees Speak – Those Who Know
Trees Speak – Transforming
Trees Speak – Automat
Trees Speak – False Ego
Trees Speak – Communication
Trees Speak – Crystal System
Trees Speak – Agonize Signal
Trees Speak – Magick Knives
Trees Speak – Shadow Forms
Trees Speak – Outtake 3
Trees Speak – Transmitter

1. Trees Speak – Large Array
2. Trees Speak – Tear Kisser
3. Trees Speak – Those Who Know
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Augustus Pablo Roots, Rockers & Dub Nature Sounds

Back In Stock.. Visionary artist Augustus Pablo is among the most important figures in reggae history. Widely credited with popularizing the melodica...

Reggae Roots Dub

– Brown Jim
– King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown
– Mountain View Dub
– Java
– 1 Rutland Close
– Far East
– Silent Satta
– Pablo's Theme Song
– Memories Of The Ghetto
– Pablo's Armageddon
– Third Eye
– Ethiopia Dub
– Israel in Harmony
– Tippa Tone Blues
– Park Lane Special
– King David's Melody
– Jungle Cry
– Thunder Clap
– Jah Dread (7"Version)
– Pablo Meets Mr. Bassie
– Skanking Easy
– Cassava Piece ('79 Style)

1. – Brown Jim
2. – King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown
3. – Mountain View Dub
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CD NSD-828£16.00
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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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LP EVER107EP£24.00
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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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LP DKR-213£24.00
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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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Standard black vinyl
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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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