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Leon Gardner's Igloo RecordsVarious Artists

Athens Of The North

Funk/Soul, Compilations

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– Leon Gardner - Farm Song
– Leon Gardner - Be There (Full Version)
– Leon Gardner - My Love Is Growing
– Essie Lewis - You're My Love
– Leon Gardner - Who Are You
– Leon Gardner - Beef Jerky
– The Jhamels - I've Cried
– Leon Gardner - Tough Lover
– Leon Gardener - Wonderful World of Children
– Leon Gardner - You Don't Care
– Wallace Petty - Ropeokra
– Wallace Petty - Combo Petty Cash
– Leon Gardner - You Gonna Cry

1. Leon Gardner - Farm Song
2. Leon Gardner - Be There (Full Version)
3. Leon Gardner - My Love Is Growing
4. Essie Lewis - You're My Love
5. Leon Gardner - Who Are You
6. Leon Gardner - Beef Jerky
7. The Jhamels - I've Cried
8. Leon Gardner - Tough Lover
9. Leon Gardener - Wonderful World of Children
10. Leon Gardner - You Don't Care
11. Wallace Petty - Ropeokra
12. Wallace Petty - Combo Petty Cash
13. Leon Gardner - You Gonna Cry

Athens Of The North focus on the small, but incredible, catalogue of Igloo Records than ran from LA between the late 60s through to the mid 70s, owned by musician, Leon Gardner.

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Jon Savage's Space: Light Years From Home Caroline True Records

Jon Savage's Space : Light Years From Home - An amazing musical voyage through the theme and idea of Space - music for Space - Space - Music - Through...

Compilations

– The Byrds - C.T.A
– Spirit - Space Child
– Cosmic Hoffmann - Space - Disco
– Atmosfear - Dancing In Outer Space
– Devo - Space Junk
– Martin Hannett & Steve Hopkins - Space Music
– Tom Recchion - Space Ship
– Wooden Shjips - Space Clothes
– Mr Fingers - Distant Planet
– Tom Dissevelt & Kid Baltan - Moon Maid
– Sun Ra - Outer Space Plateau
– Biosphere - Startoucher
– Lothar & The Hand People - Space Hymn
– Hawkwind - Space Is Deep
– US 69 - 2069 A Spaced Oddity
– Tim Buckley - Starsailor

1. – The Byrds - C.T.A
2. – Spirit - Space Child
3. – Cosmic Hoffmann - Space - Disco
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2×LP CTRUE48£25.99
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CD CTRUE48CD£9.99
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Tropicalia Ou Panis Et Circensis Lilith

Give bread and circuses to Brazilians in 1968, and they'll turn it into an anthem. Under the yoke of a monstrous dictatorship, this foundational album...

Compilations Brazilian

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New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) LR150C£40.99
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Asiko Tito The Jazz Hole (Nig) Ltd

Unreleased Nigerian music, produced by the iconic record shop from Lagos, Jazzhole, covering afro-funk, afrobeat, palm wine, juju and highlife. Asiko...

African Compilations

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LP JAH002£27.00
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Echoes Of Italy: Artists In Wonderland - Early 90s House Vibes Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 (Compiled By Don Carlos)Space Echo Italy

Italian house was the first, anticipating the irruption of the digital scenarios that have forever changed 'making art', to redefine, to redraw a map that...

Electronic

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2×CD SEJFCD0012£25.99
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Faaji Agba: Eroya The Jazz Hole (Nig) Ltd

A compilation of unreleased Nigerian music, produced by the iconic record shop from Lagos, Jazzhole, covering afro-funk, afrobeat, palm wine, juju and...

African Compilations

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LP JAH001£27.00
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Sweet Rebels - The Golden Era of Algerian Pop-Raï Wewantsounds

Djenia, Raï songs would talk about love and social hardship in direct and often crude ways. The style evolved after the war and it was revolutionized...

African Pop World/Global Sounds

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LP WWSLP101£35.99
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Eli Roth's Red Light Disco Cam Sugar

American Director & actor Eli Roth takes you on a forbidden journey across the vaults of legendary Italian soundtrack label CAM Sugar. Setting the mood...

Electronic Disco Soundtracks

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2×LP + 7" 927322£50.99
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Roots Rocking Zimbabwe - The Modern Sound Of Harare' Townships 1975-1980 Analog Africa

It was a time of wild experimentation before established genres had crystallised. Rock, rumba, soul and traditional grooves all collide beautifully in...

Compilations African World/Global Sounds

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2×LP AALP101£32.99
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CD AACD101£21.99
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Spiritual Jazz 18: Behind the Iron Curtain Part 1 Jazzman

Spiritual Jazz 18: Behind The Iron Curtain Pts 1 & 2 Gatefold 2LP with pictures, liner notes & download code Sounds Beyond Barriers One of the most politically...

Compilations Jazz

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2×LP JMANLP148£30.99
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Mizik Maladi: Disques Debs International Vol. 3 Strut

Strut introduces the highly anticipated third volume in the Disques Debs International series, diving deeper into the archives of one of the greatest French...

Funk/Soul World/Global Sounds

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Secret Superstar Sounds Soul Jazz Records

Soul Jazz Records’ new Secret Superstar Sounds brings together a wealth of punk/power pop tunes from late-70s/early-80s British group’s that you have...

Post-Punk/New Wave

Gobblinz – London
Plummet Airlines – It's Hard
Xdreamysts – Right Way Home
Tours – Language School
The Squares – No Fear
The Monitors – Compulsory Fun
The Meanies – It's True
Jeff Hill Band – Something’s Wrong With My Baby
The Squad – 24 Hours
Krypton Tunes – Limited Vision
The Zeros – Hungry
The Wardens – Do So Well
The Letters – Nobody Loves Me
The Tunnelrunners – Forever Crying At Love Songs
Comic Romance – Cry Myself To Sleep

1. Gobblinz – London
2. Plummet Airlines – It's Hard
3. Xdreamysts – Right Way Home
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Brixton Cat, Expanded 3CD Edition Doctor Bird

• Includes many of the most collectable recordings of the boss reggae era. • Comprehensive anthology of the Joe Mansano’s early productions. •...

Reggae Ska and rocksteady

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Deluxe 3×CD DB3CD159£27.00
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Dismantling the Patriarchy, Bit by Bit: Art, Feminism, and Digital Technology

In Dismantling the Patriarchy, Bit by Bit, Judith K. Brodsky makes a ground-breaking intellectual leap by connecting feminist art theory with the rise...

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Look & See: Collected Ephemera and Printed Material

Look & See offers a very personal insight into the idiosyncratic influences and inspirations behind the creativity of Anthony Burrill, designer and letterpress...

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Great Lakes Gospel Vol. 1: Cleveland Numero Group

A collection of the best gospel - soul thumpers from the Boddie Recording Company and BOS Records by way of The Numero Group.

Compilations Gospel Funk/Soul

Juanita Ellis – Make A Joyful Noise
Sounds Of Soul – Gospel Train
Sensational Saints – How Great Thou Art
The Mighty Imperials – Unity
The Capitalaires – Glory Glory
The BOS Singers – My God On High
Rev. R.L. Hubbard – Child Of The King
Randall Stephens – Love
Brother Bill – Wha's Happ'nin
Gospel Ensemble – What You Need
The Corinthian Singers – Why? (It's A Shame)
Preacher & The Saints – Jesus Rhapsody, Pt. 1

1. Juanita Ellis – Make A Joyful Noise
2. Sounds Of Soul – Gospel Train
3. Sensational Saints – How Great Thou Art
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New LP (Coloured Vinyl) NUM535LP£25.99
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The Best of Asona Records BBE

A couple of years back, UK-based House DJ Jerry Frempong’s wife Katie was doing a spring clean at the family home. At the bottom of the garden, amongst...

Compilations African

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When I Dare to Be Powerful

Written with a 'black woman's anger' and the precision of a poet, these searing pieces by the groundbreaking writer Audre Lorde are a celebration of female...

Books

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You Need This: A Journey Into Deep Jazz Vol. 4 BBE

Another album of musical excellence compiled by If Music's Jean-Claude for the excellent and massively collectible 'You Need This' series. This release...

Jazz Compilations

– Eero Koivistoinen & Umo - Kaamos
– Ginger Baker - N'Kon Kini N'Kon N'Kon
– Eko Kuango - Na Mawaso
– Lonnie Smith - All In My Mind
– Phavia Kujichagulia - Fancy Footwork
– Kan Digor - Croonardise
– Five Times Six - Five Times Six
– Sathima Bea Benjamin - Africa
– George Hirota - Process Of Cloud

1. – Eero Koivistoinen & Umo - Kaamos
2. – Ginger Baker - N'Kon Kini N'Kon N'Kon
3. – Eko Kuango - Na Mawaso
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Studio One Showcase 45 (Expanded Edition)Soul Jazz Records

Brand new expanded double album edition of Showcase 45 includes 8 bonus tracks! Soul Jazz Records' Studio One Showcase 45 features a roll call of classic...

Reggae Studio One

Freddie McGregor – Beat Down Babylon
Cornel Campbell – No Man's Land
Judah Eskender Tafari – Danger In Your Eyes
Tony & Howie – Fun It Up
Liberation Group – Namibia
Winston Francis – Love Me Today, Not Tomorrow
Roland Alphonso – Jah Shakey
Joe Higgs – Dinah
Brown Eagle – Natural Living
Freddie McKay – So Long, Farewell
Jackie Mittoo – Mixing
The Heptones – How Can I Leave You
The Skatalites – Sudden Destruction
Lone Ranger – Dance A Fe Cork
Horace Andy – Mamie Blue
Johnny Osbourne – Run Up Your Mouth
Bob Marley and The Wailers – One Love
The Cables – What Am I To Do

1. Freddie McGregor – Beat Down Babylon
2. Cornel Campbell – No Man's Land
3. Judah Eskender Tafari – Danger In Your Eyes
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KNEECAP (OST)Heavenly Recordings

This compilation features a diverse range of tracks from various artists, each contributing to the unique atmosphere of the soundtrack. The album takes...

Soundtracks

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Singapore Nuggets. The Ladies. Vol. 2 Akenaton Records

Second instalment of this wonderful compilation of gems from the 60s and 70s Singapore music scene, focused on the amazing ladies that helped make it so...

Compilations World/Global Sounds

– Li Li Wong - It's Gonna Be Alright
– Lena Lim & The Stylers - Luna, Luna
– Fung Po Po - Come On Silly Boy
– Ervinna & The Stylers - Track 4
– Lara & The Trailers - Run For Your Life
– Alina Rahman & The Bateks - Hilangkan Berganti
– Lotus Liew - Let's Dance
– The Crescendos - Silver Threads & Golden Needles
– Siti Zaiton & The Firebyrds - Kesalahanku

1. – Li Li Wong - It's Gonna Be Alright
2. – Lena Lim & The Stylers - Luna, Luna
3. – Fung Po Po - Come On Silly Boy
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LP AKENA5£23.99
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Praise Poems Volume 10 (A Journey Into Deep, Soulful Jazz & Funk From The 1970s)Tramp Records

Praise Poems Vol.10 presents sixteen (almost) forgotten rare groove gems, all released between the years 1970 and 1984. One of the many highlights is...

Jazz Funk/Soul

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CD TRCD-9125£13.99
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Tokyo Bliss Wewantsounds

A selection of superb Japanese funk, boogie and city pop from the King records archive from 1974 to 1988 - selected by the legendary DJ Notoya!

Compilations

– BUZZ - Garasumado
– Mami Ayukawa - Sabita Gambler
– Johnny Yoshinaga - The Rain
– Keiko Toda - Fade In
– Koji Kobayashi - Bokura no Date
– Yuko Imai - Hotel Twilight 4.49
– Kumiko Sawada - Your Love’s Away
– Masatoshi Kanno - Day by Day
– Yuji Mitsuya - After Five at Café-Bar
– Fujimaru Band - Paper Machine

1. – BUZZ - Garasumado
2. – Mami Ayukawa - Sabita Gambler
3. – Johnny Yoshinaga - The Rain
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Last Night a DJ Saved My Life: The History of the Disc Jockey

When someone says, 'You have to know your history...' this is it. A pop culture classic for over two decades, now fully refreshed and updated as part of...

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Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital and Back

From acid-house to prog-rock, there is no form of modern popular music that hasn't been propelled forwards by the synthesizer. As a result they have long...

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There And Black Again

By Don Letts and Mal Peachey Don Letts – filmmaker, musician, DJ, broadcaster, social commentator, husband and father – has always defied conformity....

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Cumbia Cumbia Cumbia!!! Vol.3 Vampisoul

The historical origins of cumbia are nebulous and imprecise. The mythology surrounding it suggests an ancient past when Amerindian, African and European...

Latin Compilations

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2×LP VAMPI312£36.99
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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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New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) MATMU1LPC£27.99
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King Street Sounds Sampler Vol. 3 King Street Sounds

King Street Sounds continues to deliver deep house classics with the third various artist sampler in the series. This release taps into the essence of...

Classic House House Music

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12" KSSV004£14.99
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Objection To Form Art That Kills

EBM, minimal synth and post-punk vibes from Beau Wanzer, Death Commando, LFT and more!

Post-Punk/New Wave Compilations

– Alpha Sequenz - Dawn Lines
– Fiume - Haiti Market Daze
– LFT - Inside I Was Screaming (feat. The Children Of Leir)
– Library L'Amour - Deux Mains
– Pathetic Pencils - The Non Objective
– Le Chocolat Noir - Odijelo Za Svecane Prigode
– Le Syndicat Electronique - The End Of Babylone
– Beau Wanzer - The Johnnie's Secret Sauce
– Tulip - Big Bad Struggles
– Gregory Louis R Benjamin - Sweets Monopoly
– Death Commando - Visual Assessment

1. – Alpha Sequenz - Dawn Lines
2. – Fiume - Haiti Market Daze
3. – LFT - Inside I Was Screaming (feat. The Children Of Leir)
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LP ATK2403£26.00
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Paul Weller Presents: That Sweet Sweet Music Ace

Ace Records are honoured and delighted to finally release that Paul Weller curated collection which he has aptly titled, “That Sweet Sweet Music”....

Funk/Soul Compilations

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LP XXQLP2143£29.99
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A Little Feminist History of Art

Emerging in the late 1960s as women artists struggled to de-gender their work to compete in a male-dominated arena, the feminist art movement has played...

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One Hundred Years of Solitude

Gabriel García Márquez's great masterpiece is the story of seven generations of the Buendía family and of Macondo, the town they built. Though little...

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The Women Who Changed Architecture

A visual and global chronicle of the triumphs, challenges, and impact of over 100 women in architecture, from early practitioners to contemporary leaders. Marion...

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Book (1.3kg)£35.00
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Echoes Of Italy: Artists In Wonderland - Early 90s House Vibes Vol. 1 (Compiled By Don Carlos)Jungle Fantasy

Vol. 1 of this essential collection focuses on the dreamy, early 90s house music sound of Italy. A selection of the best “paradise” house tracks, compiled...

House Music Classic House Compilations

– Montego Bay - Everything (Paradise Mix)
– Atelier - Got To Live Together (Club Mix)
– Golem - Music Sensations
– The True Underground Sound Of Rome - Gladiators
– Eagle Parade - I Believe
– Green Baize - Game Of Chance (Synthetic Rhythm)
– M.C.J. - Sexitivity (feat Sima - Deep mix)
– Kwanzaa Posse - Wicked Funk (feat Funk Master Sweat - Afro Ambient Mix)
– Progetto Tribale - The Bird Of Paradise
– MBG - The Quite

1. – Montego Bay - Everything (Paradise Mix)
2. – Atelier - Got To Live Together (Club Mix)
3. – Golem - Music Sensations
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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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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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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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LP AOTNLP027£20.00
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