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Rebel Island SoulUnder the Influence: Reggae, Funk & Soul in Jamaica in the 1970sSoul Jazz Records
Glenn UndergroundAtmosfear (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Glenn UndergroundThe Jerusalem EP’s (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Paul JohnsonBump Talkin’ (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Paul JohnsonFeel The Music (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
KNEECAPFENIANHeavenly Recordings
Fred JacksonHootin’ ‘N Tootin’Blue Note
Nightmares On Wax vs Adrian SherwoodIn A Space Outta DubWarp Records
Nightmares On WaxIn A Space Outta Sound [20th Anniversary Edition]Warp Records
Larry YoungMother ShipBlue Note
John Lee HookerThat’s My Story: John Lee Hooker Sings the BluesConcord
Fight The Fire: Digital Reggae, Conscious Roots and Dub in Nigeria 1986-91Various ArtistsSoundway Records
Stan Getz & Luiz BonfáJazz Samba Encore!Verve
Ryuichi SakamotoOPUSSony
Frank SinatraSongs for Swingin’ Lovers!Blue Note
Black Jazz RecordsThe Best Of Black Jazz Records 1971-75Soul Jazz Records
Doug CarnThe Best Of Doug CarnSoul Jazz Records
Astrud GilbertoThe Shadow Of Your SmileVerve
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Pharoah SandersElevationVerve
Mark RonsonLate Night FeelingsSony
Gabor SzaboSpellbinderVerve
Eddie PalmieriVamonos Pa'l MonteConcord
The ProdigyFirestarter [x30 Vinyl Edition]XL Recordings
John ColtraneThe Best Of John ColtraneConcord
Ranking BarnabasThe Cold CrusherJAMDUNG
Flying LotusBIG MAMABrainfeeder
Neil YoungGreatest HitsReprise Records
ShabakaOf The EarthShabaka Records
Barbara MooreBright & ShiningBe With Records
Charles StepneyEternal Journey - The Arrangements And Productions Of Charles StepneyVarious ArtistsBGP
Pan Afrikan People's ArkestraLive At Widney High December 26th, 1971The Village
Bill CallahanMy Days Of 58Drag City
Jon LucienSearch For the Inner SelfKent
The GladiatorsBongo Red / VersionSoul Jazz Records
- CD 9881869£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Marlena Shaw – Woman of the ghetto
All-time seminal album from Marlena Shaw recorded for Chess in 1969, arranged and produced by the great Charles Stepney and Richard Evans, featuring the 100% essential tunes 'Woman of The Ghetto', 'California Soul' and much more.
James MoodyEverything You've Always Wanted To Know About Sax (And Flute)Cadet
- Original 2×LP 2CA 60010£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Ramsey LewisWade In The Water (1966)Cadet
Killer album arranged and conducted by Richard Evans
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Dorothy AshbyAfro-Harping (1968) NEW EXPANDED DELUXE EDITIONCadet
Definitive deep funky album from harpist Dorothy Ashby. Excellent late 60's soulful jazz harp recorded for Chess with arrangements by Richard Evans and...
- – Soul Vibrations
- – Games
- – Action Line
- – Lonely Girl
- – Life Has Its Trials
- – Afro-Harping
- – Little Sunflower
- – Theme From Valley Of The Dolls
- – Come Live With Me
- – The Look Of Love
- 1. – Soul Vibrations
- 2. – Games
- 3. – Action Line
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- 2×LP 5399759£36.99Deluxe EditionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 5399757£13.99Deluxe EditionIn stockAdd to Bag
Etta JamesSecurity / I'm Gonna Take What He's GotCadet
Boom tune recorded at Fame Studios, produced by Rick Hall
- Original 7" 5594£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-owned UK black label Chess/Cadet 45In stockAdd to Bag
Soulful StringsIn Concert (1969)Cadet
Live recording in Chicago arranged and conducted by Richard Evans!
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The Greig McRitchie BandFighting BackCadet
- Original LP LP 4058£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-Of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The DellsThe Dells Sing Dionne Warwicke's Greatest Hits (1972)Cadet
Produced by Charles Stepney on Cadet with Phil Upchurch and members of The Pharoahs on backing...what higher recommendation do you need?!
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The Ramsey Lewis Trio Hang On Ramsey! (1965)Cadet
Ramsey, Eldee Young and Red Holt in the zone on this mid-sixties Cadet album.
- Original LP£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinyl
100% Guarantee on all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' or your money back!In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Want My MommaCadet
Funky Dells!
- – I Want My Momma
- 1. – I Want My Momma
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- Original 7"£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Dorothy AshbyDorothy's Harp (1969)Cadet
One of Dorothy Ashby's hardest records to find! Classic 1969 release produced by the legendary Richard Evans for Chess Records. Nice Brazilian cuts such...
- New LP (180g) MOVLP1977£26.99In stockAdd to Bag
Shades Of BrownHo Hum World / Little Girl (1969)Cadet
Charles Stepney production
- – Ho Hum World
- 1. – Ho Hum World
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- Original 7" 5657£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Ramsey LewisBack To The Roots (1971)Cadet
Ramsey Lewis trio get back to their roots on this 1971 album for Chess/Cadet.
- LP CADT60001£25.00In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl
Original = Original USA pressing gatefold LP (some damage to the die cut)Sold out Notify me when in stock
The DellsHallways Of My Mind (1969)Cadet
Quality soul! Arranged by the great Charles Stepney, Chess Records (1969)
- – Hallways Of My Mind
- 1. – Hallways Of My Mind
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- Original 7"£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Unplayed USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Terry CallierWhat Color Is Love (1973)Cadet
Definitive collaboration between Terry Callier and Charles Stepney for Cadet. Features "Dancing Girl" and "You Goin Miss Your Candyman"
- LP (180 gram) MOVLP1465£26.99In stockAdd to Bag
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Eddie FisherEddie Fisher & The Next One Hundred Years (1970)Cadet
Tripped out guitar funk, released on Chess, 1970 but recorded in St Louis under the direction of the great Oliver Sain.
- – jeremiah pucket
- – either or
- 1. – jeremiah pucket
- 3. – either or
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- Reissue LP CADT848£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Can't Do EnoughCadet
Soulful harmonic slow tune
- Original 7"£6.99Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
Essential psychedelic soul/rock Rotary Connection album featuring the legendary "I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun", "Love Has Fallen On Me" and more! ...
- – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- 3. – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
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- Reissue LP HIQLP 156£24.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Marvin GayeI Want You (1976)Motown
Sexy mellow soul masterpiece, produced by Leon Ware
- – I Want You (Vocal)
- – Come Live With Me Angel
- 1. – I Want You (Vocal)
- 2. – Come Live With Me Angel
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- LP + Download Code 5353427£27.99In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print UK VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Baby HueyThe Baby Huey Story - The Living LegendCurtom
His only solo album, recorded just before his untimely death: great psychedelic soul featuring a cover of Curtis Mayfield's "Hard Times" and Sam Cooke's...
- New Audiophile LP (180 GRAM) MOVLP1639£25.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Spiritual Jazz 11: SteepleChaseJazzman
With the 11th edition of their exemplary 'Spiritual Jazz' series, Jazzman focus in on one of the most significant and prolific European jazz record labels,...
- Mary Lou WIlliams – Ode to Saint Cecile
- Billy Gault – The Time of this World is at Hand
- Sam Jones – Jean Marie
- Rene McLean – Aida
- Jim McNeely – Tipe Tizwe
- Johnny Dyani – Magwaza
- Jackie McLean & Michael Carvin – De I Comahlee Ah
- Ken McIntyre – Miss Priss
- Khan Jamal – Dark Warrior
- Jackie McLean & The Cosmic Brotherhood – Camel Driver
- Michael Carvin – Naima
- 1. Mary Lou WIlliams – Ode to Saint Cecile
- 2. Billy Gault – The Time of this World is at Hand
- 3. Sam Jones – Jean Marie
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- 2×LP JMANLP120£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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Herbie HancockMaiden Voyage (1965)Blue Note
Brilliant, brilliant album - every track's a winner! Highly recommended!
- Reissue LP 3593196£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD 4953312£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
RAMZiPhobiza Vol. 3: Amor FatiFATi Records
Lush, tropical infused drone / new age / club experiments from Ramzi who completes the third part of her 'Phobiza' series (previously on Mood Hut). With...
- – Bibwel Intro
- – Ya Chaki
- – Piton
- – Sunshini
- – Mui Chubbi
- – Det Calash
- – Tourtou
- – Evora
- – Coeur Cassé
- – Oxum
- – Warhasu
- 1. – Bibwel Intro
- 2. – Ya Chaki
- 3. – Piton
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- LP FAT01£15.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Roy Ayers UbiquityRed, Black & Green (1976)Polydor
Classic Roy Ayers album featuring deep jazz legend Harry Whitaker on keyboards alongside Strata East musicians Charles Tolliver and Sonny Fortune! Funky...
- – Henceforth
- – Red, Black, & Green
- – Cocoa Butter
- – Rhythms of Your Mind
- – Papa Was a Rolling Stone
- 2. – Henceforth
- 4. – Red, Black, & Green
- 5. – Cocoa Butter
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Donald ByrdBlack Byrd (1973)Blue Note
Written and produced by Larry Mizell, their first collaboration! It's a classic! Nuff tunes, seriously deep funky heavy 70s jazz monster
- – Flight Time
- 1. – Flight Time
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- Original LP£50.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original USA Viny blue/white Liberty label, some sleeve/spine wearSold out Notify me when in stock
- CD 556021£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Earth, Wind And FireGratitude (1975)Columbia
Superb double-album with three sides recorded live and one side in the studio. The live cuts include awesome, jazzy versions of "Africano" and Ramsey Lewis's...
- New Audiophile 2×LP (180 GRAM) 88875194251£24.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Original 2×LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, some staining on frontSold out Notify me when in stock
Theadora IfuduFirst Time OutPMG
'First Time Out' is a cosmic soul transmission from Nigeria’s own "Diana Ross", Theadora Ifudu. The arty co-host of hit TV program, ‘The Bar Beach...
- – Hello There!
- – Gbata Ngwa (Egwu Abia)
- – Four In A Tangle
- 1. – Hello There!
- 2. – Gbata Ngwa (Egwu Abia)
- 3. – Four In A Tangle
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- LP PMG078LP£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD PMG078CD£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Courtney JohnEcosystemSoul Man Records
Superb new album from Jamaican singer Courtney John in collaboration with French musician Pierre-Marie "Brimstone" Williamson. John's falsetto fitting...
- – Southern Wind
- – Paper Dolls
- – Yes We Are
- – Jah Love Is Waiting
- – Never Get Weary
- – All The Way
- – My Love Is Real
- – Easier To Walk Away
- – It's For Real
- – Free For All
- – Cold Feet
- 1. – Southern Wind
- 2. – Paper Dolls
- 3. – Yes We Are
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- LP Soulman002£15.49Out of stock Notify me when in stock
FunkadelicCosmic SlopWestbound
Gary Shider joins the P-Funk gang and they hit paydirt with the dancefloor power of the title track, and the much sampled "Nappy Dugout".
Recommended!!
- CD CDSEWM235£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- New LP WBND35£28.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Johnny HammondGearsBGP
Seminal jazz and funk album from 1975 with SIX EXTRA PREVIOUSLY UNISSUED TRACKS! Arguably one of The Mizell Brothers finest productions and one of SOTU's...
- – Tell Me What To Do
- – Los Conquistadores Chocolatés
- – Lost On 23rd Street
- 1. – Tell Me What To Do
- 2. – Los Conquistadores Chocolatés
- 3. – Lost On 23rd Street
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- New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) HIQLP2034£28.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD CDBGPD291£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Uneven Paths: Deviant Pop From Europe 1980-1991Music From Memory
SOTU favourite Music From Memory present 'Uneven Paths: Deviant Pop From Europe, 1980-1991'. This superb compilation focuses on the more unusual and unexpected...
- Nightfall In Camp – Cada Día
- Ströer Duo – Nomad Song
- Tony Hymas – Pictures Of Departure
- Violet Eves – Listen Over The Ocean
- Miko & Mubare – Komoma Ya-Ya-Ya
- Piscine Et Charles – Quart De Tour, Mon Amour
- John Makin & Friends – No Lie
- Nonobstant – Jessica
- Wolfgang Klingler – Nach Dienst
- Sound On Sound – Depression
- Pete Brandt's Method – What You Are
- Lost Gringos – Tambo Machay
- George Vanakos – I Hate Disco.. Not The Dance
- Brenda And The Beach Balls – Dancing Thru' The Night
- Patrick Forgas – Sex Move
- Xavier Jouvelet – Oeuf En Clock
- Lou Blic – Minéralité
- Steve Beresford – Comfortable Gestures
- Orchestra Arcana – The Whole City Between Us
- Härte 10 – Happy New Year
- Monica Rypma – Hey, Where You Goin!
- 1. Nightfall In Camp – Cada Día
- 2. Ströer Duo – Nomad Song
- 3. Tony Hymas – Pictures Of Departure
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- 2×LP MFM031£23.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Lloyd McNeillTreasures (1980)Soul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records are releasing flautist Lloyd McNeill’s album ‘Treasures’ (1980). Originally released on the artists’ own private press Baobab...
- Lloyd McNeill – Griot
- Lloyd McNeill – As A Matter Of Fact
- Lloyd McNeill – Salvation Army
- Lloyd McNeill – You Don't Know What Love Is
- 1. Lloyd McNeill – Griot
- 2. Lloyd McNeill – As A Matter Of Fact
- 3. Lloyd McNeill – Salvation Army
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- LP + Download Code SJRLP427£23.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD SJRCD427£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release SJRD427£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Lonnie SmithMove Your Hand (1969)Blue Note
Oh man, this is so heavy. The super-deep 'Move Your Hand' along with twisted vocals and hypnotic, incessant rhythm is one of the heaviest sounds of all...
- – Move Your Hand
- 3. – Move Your Hand
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- Reissue LP BLUNT4326£25.00In stockAdd to Bag
Grodeck WhipperjennyThe Grodeck WhipperjennyNow-Again Records
KILLER SUPER RARE JAMES BROWN PRODUCED HEAVY PSYCHE ROCK FUNK - This is the bomb!! Super duper the ultimate James Brown rarity finally available and sounding...
- – Sitting Here On A Tongue
- – Wonder If
- – Why Can't I Go Back
- – Conclusions
- – You're Too Young
- – Put Your Thing On Me
- – Inside Or Outside
- – Evidence For The Existance Of The Unconscious
- 1. – Sitting Here On A Tongue
- 2. – Wonder If
- 3. – Why Can't I Go Back
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- CD NA5182-CD£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Alice ClarkThe Complete Studio RecordingsBGP
Killer soul and funk compilation from unsung hero Alice Clark!
This fantastic collection features all the tracks from Alice Clark's classic Mainstream...
- – You Hit Me (Right Where It Hurt Me)
- – Don't You Care
- – Never Did I Stop Loving You
- 1. – You Hit Me (Right Where It Hurt Me)
- 2. – Don't You Care
- 9. – Never Did I Stop Loving You
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- LP HIQLP045£23.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD CDBGPD216£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
The 24 Carat BlackGhetto: Misfortune’s WealthStax
HEAVY, HEAVY, HEAVY break-heavy deep, deep funk - check out the incredible vocal cut Ghetto Misfortunes Wealth and the moody left-field instrumental cut...
- – Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth
- – 24-Carat Black (Theme)
- 7. – Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth
- 8. – 24-Carat Black (Theme)
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- New LP SXD090£16.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Art Ensemble Of ChicagoWe Are On The Edge (A 50th Anniversary Celebration)Erased Tapes
UNBELIEVABLY WICKED NEW ALBUM!!!!! Super DEEP!
Check the audio - it's a monster!
2xLP versionDeluxe4xLP includes bonus live album
Iconic, innovative...
- – Variations And Sketches From The Bamboo Terrace
- – Bell Song
- – We Are On The Edge
- – I Greet Yoy With Open Arms
- – Chi-Congo 50
- – Jamaican Farewell Part I
- – Villa Tiamo
- – Saturday Morning
- – Jamaican Farewell Part II
- – Mama Koko
- – Fanfare And Bell
- – Oasis At Dusk
- – We Are On The Edge / Cards
- – Oasis at Dusk (Live)
- – Chi-Congo 50 (Live)
- – Tutankhamun (Live)
- – Mama Koko (Live)
- – Saturday Morning (Live)
- – Odwalla/The Theme (Live)
- 1. – Variations And Sketches From The Bamboo Terrace
- 2. – Bell Song
- 3. – We Are On The Edge
- View full info and tracklisting
- 4×LP ERATP123LE£49.99Inc. a bonus LP of live recordings exclusive to this format and download codeOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- 2×LP ERATP123LP£24.99Inc. download codeOut of stock Notify me when in stock
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian JacksonBridges (1977)Arista
Rare original LP. With Brian Jackson on gems such as "Racetrack In France" and "We Almost Lost Detroit".
- Original LP£75.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Sold out Notify me when in stock
Grace JonesNightclubbing (1981)Island
A must have Grace Jones classic! Backed by Wally Badarou and Sly & Robbie, features "Pull Up To The Bumper", "Nightclubbing" and "Walking In The Rain"
- – Pull Up To The Bumper
- 2. – Pull Up To The Bumper
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- LP + Download Code ILPM9624£27.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Original LP£9.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG-Original Pre-Owned UK Vinyl, tear/taped at edgeSold out Notify me when in stock
- CD 5348092£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
SylvesterThe Original HitsFantasy
This is Sylvester at his best. This CD contains the 'early' material, before Sylvester moved over to Megatone Records, and commenced recording for them....
- CD 7231383£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock