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SAULTActs Of FaithForever Living Originals
Steve ReichCollected WorksNonesuch
Jacob CollierDjesse Vol. 4 (Deluxe Edition)Decca
Studio One Showcase 45 (Expanded Edition)Feat. The Skatalites, The Heptones, Horace Andy, Bob Marley, Jackie Mittoo and moreSoul Jazz Records
Q LazzarusGoodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus (Music from the Motion Picture)Sacred Bones
Joe BataanAftershower Funk / FinSoul Jazz Records
Joe BataanLatin Strut / Peace, Friendship and SolidaritySoul Jazz Records
A Love From Outer SpaceVarious ArtistsMaterial Music
Marshall AllenNew DawnWeek-End Records
No Man Is An Island (Volume 2)A Guide To More Choice Studio One PressingsThe Long Road Society
Echoes Of Italy: Artists In Wonderland - Early 90s House Vibes Vol. 1 (Compiled By Don Carlos)Various ArtistsJungle Fantasy
Echoes Of Italy: Artists In Wonderland - Early 90s House Vibes Vol. 2 (Compiled By Don Carlos)Various ArtistsJungle Fantasy
The AltonsHeartache in Room 14Daptone Records
MadvillainMadvillainy DemosStones Throw
Bonnie “Prince” BillyThe Purple BirdDomino
Vorsicht! Digital Themes From The Arcadia LibraryVarious ArtistsBuried Treasure Records
FKA TwigsEUSEXUAYoung
Art PepperGettin’ Together!Craft Recordings
Spiritual Jazz 17: SABA / MPSVarious ArtistsJazzman
MogwaiThe Bad FireRock Action
Prince Lasha QuintetThe Cry!Craft Recordings
Don Cherry BOOKEternal RhythmBy Graeme Ewens
Addict AmebaAosmosi / Por NostalgiaMukatsuku Records
Keith PoppinBad Mind GrudgefulWinston And The Robins
Mac MillerBalloonerismRostrum Records
Sevil & AylaBebek / IrgatZel Zele
E. Bobby G.Bobby BusinessResearch Records
Angela MunozDescansoStones Throw Records
Gabriel & The AngelDread In A EarthGolden Air
Junior DreadDread Of BabylonRed Peak Sound
Nidia & ValentinaEstradasLatency
Alton EllisLegendAttack
The Sun Ra ArkestraLights On A SatelliteIn+Out Records
BlueLove AffairBig N Independent
Fred again..Ten DaysAtlantic Records UK
- Kyeremateng Atwede & The Kyeremateng Stars – Su Su Ka
- Kyeremateng Atwede & The Kyeremateng Stars – I Go Die For You
Absolutely stunning Ghanian highlife (as featured on Soundways' Ghana Sounds collection)
Mali, West Africa
Don Cherry BOOKEternal Rhythm
The eternal rhythm is the vital conduit that links music through breath to life itself. Don Cherry certainly lived music. And his music is alive.When he...
- Book (450g)£30.00In stockAdd to Bag
FemalesBy Andrea Long Chu
“Everyone is female, and everyone hates it.”So begins Andrea Long Chu’s genre-defying investigation into sex and lies, desperate artists and reckless...
- Book (150g)£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Notes on GriefBy Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
On 10 June 2020, the scholar James Nwoye Adichie died suddenly in Nigeria.
In this tender and powerful essay, expanded from the original New Yorker text,...
- Book (150g)£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
The City and Its Uncertain WallsBy Haruki Murakami
When a young man’s girlfriend mysteriously vanishes, he sets his heart on finding the imaginary city where her true self lives. His search will lead...
- Book (750g)£25.00In stockAdd to Bag
Empire Roller DiscoPhotographs by Patrick D. Pagnano
Brooklyn’s Empire Rollerdrome opened its doors in 1941 and soon became the borough’s premier destination for recreational and competitive roller skating....
- Book (950g)£28.00In stockAdd to Bag
Play It As It LaysBy Joan Didion
A ruthless dissection of American life in the late 1960s, Play It as It Lays captures the mood of an entire generation, the ennui of contemporary society...
- Book (250g)£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
The Markets Of LondonAlec Forshaw and Theo Bergström
What a great book!Together with street maps (which pinpoint nearest bus and tube stops) and the superb photographs.
- Original Book (400g)£10.00Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print UK paperbackIn stockAdd to Bag
Vintage Italian Work JacketOriginal Clothing
- Original Clothing (Jacket)£40.00Size XLIn stockAdd to Bag
Fleeced Denim JacketOriginal Clothing
- Original Clothing (Jacket)£30.00Label Size - kids age 12In stockAdd to Bag
Bopol MansiaminaMariage Forcé
A stunner from Congolese artist Bopol Mansiamina. Recorded in Paris with great production, released in Ivory Coast in 1982. Tight double guitar lines,...
- – Mariage Forcé
- – Kala Ye Ngangu
- – Ye A Bouger
- 1. – Mariage Forcé
- 3. – Kala Ye Ngangu
- 4. – Ye A Bouger
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- Original LP ASLP 410£40.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VGOriginal vinyl, Surface marks plays well RARE Orig Ivory Coast vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Baba Ley AssakaInnovation Vol. 1(1980)Disques Innovation
A-Class soukous from Congolese musician Assaka, one-time leader of Orchestra Rock-A-Mambo, member of Dr Nico's band, Taby Ley's Afrisa and TPOK Jazz...
- – Pitie, Je Veux La Reconciliation
- – Bibiche Oyambaka Ngai
- 1. – Pitie, Je Veux La Reconciliation
- 3. – Bibiche Oyambaka Ngai
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- Original LP INLP 001£15.00Vinyl condition: GSleeve condition: VGOriginal Ivory Coast vinyl, multiple surface marks plays okSold out Notify me when in stock
Eba Aka JeromeWonderful Of Africa Vol. 1 - Trahison (1978)Papa-Disco
SO GOOD! Check the audio! Absolutely stunning hypnotic funky afro soukous hi-life! from Ivory Coast 1978 includes 'Trahison' - big big tune!
"With “Treason”,...
- – Trahison
- – Viliemon
- – Djiblito
- 1. – Trahison
- 2. – Viliemon
- 3. – Djiblito
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- Original LP Disco 001£10.00Vinyl condition: GSleeve condition: VGOriginal Mali vinyl - Audible mark at start of side b V.CHEAP!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Julios LukauInnovation Présente Julios Lukau - Orchestre Mode Succes Vol.2Disques Innovation
SOLD OUT THIS PRE-ORDER IS NOW CLOSED. Press remind envelope and u will get an email if we get any more - thanks!
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- – Chérie Makwanza
- – L'amour Est Plus Doux
- 1. – Chérie Makwanza
- 2. – L'amour Est Plus Doux
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- Original LP INLP 002£35.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original UNPLAYED deadstock vinyl coming direct from Mali!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Ernesto DjéDjéLe Roi du ZiglibithyBadmos
Hi-profile Ivory Coast singer and musician during late 70s & early 80s (died in 83). Lived in Paris 62-68 playing with Manu Dibango. Returned to the Ivory...
- – Ziglibithiens
- – Loue Digbeu
- 2. – Ziglibithiens
- 3. – Loue Digbeu
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- Original LP BLP 5021£20.00Vinyl condition: VG-Sleeve condition: VG-Original rare Mali vinyl - VG- ONLYSold out Notify me when in stock
Jean Raph LoumbetRenaissance Vol.1Production Et Edition Loukelo Samba
Soukous from Congolese rumba musician Jean Raph Loumbet, made for the dancefloor who came to the Ivory Coast in 1966 from the Congo, joining the group...
- – Mes Amis
- – Laisse-Toi Juger
- 1. – Mes Amis
- 2. – Laisse-Toi Juger
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- Original LP RENLP 001£20.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG-Original Ivory coast vinylIn stockAdd to Bag
PremonitionsPremonitionsAthens Of The North
Reissue of this impossibly rare, deep funk/soul and disco from Premonitions' self-titled 1978 album. Includes their singles as bonus tracks. One not to...
- – Premonitions
- – Don't Act Like a Fool
- – Way I Feel
- – Righteous Love
- – Our Love
- – Disco Kat
- – Daddy's Home
- – Bass Man Do Your Thing
- – In Love
- – Look into the Future
- – Early Morning Blues
- – All Night Long
- – I Didn't Believe
- – Here in the Name of Love
- 1. – Premonitions
- 2. – Don't Act Like a Fool
- 3. – Way I Feel
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- LP AOTNLP039£24.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
François LougahFrom New York With LoveYaba Records
SOLD OUT THIS PRE-ORDER IS NOW CLOSED. Press remind envelope and u will get an email if we get any more - thanks!
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- – Aloko
- 1. – Aloko
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- Original LP AE 0001£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+In stockAdd to Bag
Jerry BlacksheerDefectedAthens Of The North
Reissue of this awesome, mega-rare modern soul bullet from 1986! Essential, party-starting reissue via Athens Of The North!
- – Defected
- – You are the One
- 1. – Defected
- 2. – You are the One
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- 7" ATH116£13.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The ShadesRas Mani / Love & HarmonyDarker Shades Of Roots
Great earthy new roots skank from Take It Easy studio house band The Shades with the vocal cut "Love & Harmony" on the flip. New roots music from Switzerland...
- – Ras Mani
- – Love & Harmony
- 1. – Ras Mani
- 2. – Love & Harmony
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- 7" DSR 043/044£9.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Jan Tober & Ron SatterfieldWhat Game Shall We Play TodayMind Fluid Music
**Lmited vinyl-only copies of these vocal jazz dance classics via Mind Fluid Music!**
Sought-after vocal jazz dancer from Jan Tober & Ron Satterfield!...
- – What Game Shall We Play Today
- – Focus
- 1. – What Game Shall We Play Today
- 3. – Focus
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- 7" MFM02£17.00Limited edition of 250 copies only!In stockAdd to Bag
Mungo's Hi-Fi ft. Solo BantonWe Pulsating / Pulsating DubScotch Bonnet
The welcome return of Scotland's finest soundsystem Mungo's Hi-Fi with MC/Vocalist Solo Banton on this wicked new 7" cut with dub on the flip.
- Mungo's Hi-Fi ft. Solo Banton – We Pulsating
- Mungo's Hi-Fi – Pulsating Dub
- 1. Mungo's Hi-Fi ft. Solo Banton – We Pulsating
- 2. Mungo's Hi-Fi – Pulsating Dub
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- 7" SCOB075£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sambaby Barbara BrowningIndiana University Press
- Original Book (350g) 9780253209566£10.00Original secondhand USA paperback in good cond
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Books at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' money-back guarantee!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Bopol MansiaminaDeception MotemaShakara Music
Congolese artist Bopol Mansiamina. This album was later released on Makossa International (Lafayette Afro Rock Band, Fela Kuti etc) in the US. This...
- – Décèption Motema
- – Cardiaque Ya L'Amour
- – Issa Touré
- – Papy Ozonga
- 1. – Décèption Motema
- 2. – Cardiaque Ya L'Amour
- 3. – Issa Touré
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- Original LP SHA 0015£25.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VGOrig Ivory Coast vinyl pressingSold out Notify me when in stock
TambúCuraçao's African-Caribbean Ritual and the Politics of MemoryIndiana University Press
£10 ONLY!! USA IMPORT PAPERBACK £10 OFF!!!! £9.50 CHEAPER THAN AMAZON!!
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- Book (400g) 9780253223371£20.00 £10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Norfolk / Midnight LoveMamas Baby Boy / You Are My Doll BabyAthens Of The North
Reissue of these two rare, late 80s soulful dancers from groups Norfolk and Midnight Love!
- – You Are My Doll Baby
- – Mamas Baby Boy
- 1. – You Are My Doll Baby
- 2. – Mamas Baby Boy
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- 7" ATH110£13.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Pump up the Volume: A History of House Musicby Sean BidderChannel 4 Books
- Original Book (500g) 9780752219868£15.00Out of print secondhand original paperback in good conditionSold out Notify me when in stock
A History of the Jamaican Recording IndustryBook Two: Rock Steady To Rockers From Treasure Isle To Channel One
Superb hardback 350-page book (nearly twice the size of the first one) with loads of text, photos, artefacts, record labels etc written by Noel Hawks....
- Book (800g) Jam Bk 2£18.99In stockAdd to Bag
A History of the Jamaican Recording IndustryBook One: The Birth of Ska 'From Mento to Studio One'
Superb hardback 188-page book with loads of text, photos, artefacts, record labels etc written by Noel Hawks.
With contributions and quotes from (wait...
- Book (550g) Jam Bk 3£18.99In stockAdd to Bag
Club StyleCrazy WildDance Mania
Official reissue of this absolute CLASSIC from Chi-Town legends, Paul Johnson and Robert Armani who work in some Detroit influenced techno manoeuvres into...
- – Crazy Wild
- – Spirit
- – Pennies From Heaven
- – Laws Of Gravity
- 1. – Crazy Wild
- 2. – Spirit
- 3. – Pennies From Heaven
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- 12" DM080£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Antonio CastroW.E.L.F.A.R.EAthens Of The North
Amazing deep soul gem from the early 70's reissued via Athens Of The North!
- – W.E.L.F.A.R.E
- – Why Can't I Have You
- 1. – W.E.L.F.A.R.E
- 2. – Why Can't I Have You
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- 7" ATH122£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Pop GroupY In DubMute
The Pop Group’s seminal 1979 post-punk album 'Y' has been given a new dub mix by British reggae legend Dennis “Blackbeard” Bovell!
- – Theif Of Fire (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – Snowgirl (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – Blood Money (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – Savage Sea (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – We Are Time (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – Words Disobey Me (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – Don't Call Me Pain (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – Boys From Brazil (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – Don't Sell Your Dreams (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – She Is Beyond Good And Evil (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – 338 (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- 1. – Theif Of Fire (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- 2. – Snowgirl (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- 3. – Blood Money (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
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- 2xLP + Download Code TPGYD1£24.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD TPGYD1CD£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Sounds Of SoulSo Much LoveAthens Of The North
The insanely rare first 45 from the band that became Brief Encounter - essential reissue Athens Of The North!
- – So Much Love
- – Yes I'm Ready
- 1. – So Much Love
- 2. – Yes I'm Ready
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- 7" ATH145£13.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock