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Alfa MistRouletteSekito
Sven WunderDaybreakPiano Piano Records
Chet BakerFive From '65: The Quintet Summer SessionsNew Land
Telepathic Fish: Trawling The Early 90s Ambient UndergroundVarious ArtistsFundamental Frequencies
Jackie MittooReggae MagicSoul Jazz Records
The Sabres Of ParadiseSabresonic (Remastered)Warp Records
SAULT10Forever Living Originals
Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
Captain SkyMoonchildPast Due Records
Donald ByrdStepping Into Tomorrow (1975)Blue Note
Constantine WeirContradictionItez
Jamaican Ska OrchestraA Recording Tribute To The SkatalitesTip-A-Top Records
Roll & RecordAlgoriddimRoll & Record
Pedrito InternationalArisePedrito International
Jah WobbleDub Volume 1Dimple Discs
Dexter GordonLandslideBlue Note
Afrikan SimbaMissionReality Shock
ThorpidoRasta Rude BoyKaos Family
Sally ShapiroReady To Live A LieItalians Do It Better
Kae TempestSelf TitledEMI
Mark De Clive-LoweSix DegreesUniversal Jazz
Too Slow To Disco Neo: The Sunset Manifesto Volume 2Various ArtistsHow Do You Are?
Nat BirchallLiberated SoundsNa-Bi Records
Vivian JonesCrazy BaldheadElemental
Tafari SyndicateGot To Be FreeTafari
Freddie McGregorHand In A De FireElemental
Lee MorganHere’s Lee MorganConcord
The Chosen FewIn The Rain / Rain DropsPlanets
Jackie McLeanJacknifeDecca / Blue Note
Sabrina CarpenterMan’s Best FriendPolydor
Melody BeecherOnly One YouPlanets
African BrothersParty NightDukie's
Desmond RileySkinheads A Message To You / If I Had WingsHarlem Shuffle
Spiritual SoulVarious ArtistsNumero
The PretendersThe SinglesWarners
- 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.
Marlena ShawSweet Beginnings (1977)Columbia
Featuring the classic "Look at Me, Look at You" and the massively sassy "Go Away Little Boy"!
- – look at me, look at you (we're flying)
- 7. – look at me, look at you (we're flying)
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP (180 gram) MOVLP1645£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Original LP£10.00Vinyl condition: VG-Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA vinyl, VG- ONLY CHEAPIn 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP HIQLP 156£24.00Expected 25 JulPreorder
Gene AmmonsEarly VisionsCadet
- Original LP 2CA 60038-1£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, lower spine taped, cutoutIn stockAdd to Bag
The Ramsey Lewis TrioAnother Voyage (1969)Cadet
Amazing, super-funky album supervised by Charles Stepney with the classic trio line-up of bassist Cleveland Eaton and EWF's Maurice White on drums! Includes...
- – If You've Got It, Flaunt It (Part 1)
- – Do What You Wanna
- – Bold And Black
- – Uhuru
- 1. – If You've Got It, Flaunt It (Part 1)
- 4. – Do What You Wanna
- 6. – Bold And Black
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- New LP CADT827£18.00In 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
James MoodyJames MoodyCadet
- Original LP CA-648£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl in great condition (GRT reissue copy)In 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£8.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve 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
Ramsey LewisMaiden Voyage (1968)Cadet
This is one of Ramsey Lewis's finest albums! Recorded at Chess in 1968, it is the arrangements and experimentation of the legendary producer Charles Stepney...
- – Maiden Voyage
- – Les Fleur
- – Eternal Journey
- 1. – Maiden Voyage
- 7. – Les Fleur
- 12. – Eternal Journey
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, minor surface marksIn 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£18.00In 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)In stockAdd to Bag
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
- CD 1782974£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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£18.00In 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
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
- CD JMANCD120£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP HIQLP 156£24.00Expected 25 JulPreorder
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
Mars by 1980 - The Story of Electronic MusicBy David Stubbs
New KILLER 100% essential MASSIVE 450+ pages book about the history of electronic music.
'Mars by 1980' is written by the very groovy David Stubbs, author...
- Book (700g)£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Marvin GayeLet's Get It On (1973)Tamla Motown
Seminal sensual seventies soul!
- – let's get it on
- – come get to this
- 1. – let's get it on
- 5. – come get to this
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned UK VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
- CD 640212£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Marlena ShawSweet Beginnings (1977)Columbia
Featuring the classic "Look at Me, Look at You" and the massively sassy "Go Away Little Boy"!
- – look at me, look at you (we're flying)
- 7. – look at me, look at you (we're flying)
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP (180 gram) MOVLP1645£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Original LP£10.00Vinyl condition: VG-Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA vinyl, VG- ONLY CHEAPIn stockAdd to Bag
GuruJazzmatazz Music On Vinyl
Guru w/ Carleen Anderson, Lonnie Liston Smith, Courtney Pine, Donald Byrd & more. Rap meets jazz.
John ColtraneA Love Supreme: The Complete MastersImpulse!
This album-length suite was Coltrane's gift to God. An undeniable masterpiece, one of the best albums recorded, in any genre, ever.
The Complete Masters...
The LionsNatty Congo IArchive Recordings
Superb deep roots vocal cut from 1977 gets a limited repress on repro British U.K. label from the time Truth & Right. Highly recommended don’t miss..
- – Natty Congo
- 1. – Natty Congo
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- 7" AR7039£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Comet Is ComingDeath To The PlanetLeaf
Reissue of the sought-after EP, 'Death To The Planet' from cult jazz psychonauts, The Comet Is Coming!
- – Start Running
- – Final Eclipse (Full Version)
- – March Of The Rising Sun
- – Ascension
- 1. – Start Running
- 2. – Final Eclipse (Full Version)
- 3. – March Of The Rising Sun
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" EP DOCK64£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Kendrick LamarUntitled Unmastered.Top Dawg Entertainment
Woah! Amazing 8-track album dropped out of the blue by Kendrick! Outtakes of tracks from 'Pimp A Butterfly', we're so glad saw the light of day - these...
- – Untitled 01 | 08.19.2014.
- – Untitled 02 | 06.23.2014.
- – Untitled 03 | 05.28.2013.
- – Untitled 04 | 08.14.2014.
- – Untitled 05 | 09.21.2014.
- – Untitled 06 | 06.30.2014.
- – Untitled 07 | 2014 - 2016
- – Untitled 08 | 09.06.2014.
- 1. – Untitled 01 | 08.19.2014.
- 2. – Untitled 02 | 06.23.2014.
- 3. – Untitled 03 | 05.28.2013.
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP 4786681£27.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD 254785403£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Yusef LateefEastern Sounds (1961)Prestige
One of the all-time best 'modal' jazz albums! A bona fide classic that every jazz fan should own! Highly recommended!
- LP CR615£45.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD E7230012£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Junior BylesFade AwayJama
BACK IN STOCK - All time vocal roots classic mid 70s from Junior Byles with dubwise on the flip. Clean and loud pressings.
- – Fade Away
- 1. – Fade Away
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- 7"£5.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sound ReasoningPhotographs & Interview Extracts by Anna ArnoneArandora Press
**Shipping early next week** 100% ESSENTIAL Very limited edition EXCLUSIVE SIGNED private press book! This is a one-off order with this mailout
Absolutely...
- Book (500g)£30.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Marcos ValleBraziliance!Mr Bongo
'Braziliance!' takes things back to the early heady days of Marcos' career with the bright and optimistic sound of Rio's Bossa Nova scene. It includes...
- – Crickets Sing For Anamaria
- 1. – Crickets Sing For Anamaria
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP MRBLP215£19.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD215£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sam Dees The Show Must Go OnATLANTIC
Outstanding album originally recorded on Atlantic from 1975. We can't recommended this enough. Considered by many as the best soul album ever! A remarkable...
- – Child Of The Streets
- – The Show Must Go On
- – Come Back Strong
- – Just Out Of My Reach
- – Claim Jumpin'
- – Troubled Child
- – What's It Gonna Be
- – Worn Out Broken Heart
- – Good Guys
- – So Tied Up
- 1. – Child Of The Streets
- 2. – The Show Must Go On
- 3. – Come Back Strong
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£75.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original pressing, part in orig shrink, but of edge wear where sleeve out of shrink, small cut out bottom rightSold out Notify me when in stock
Poor Boy RappersLow Rider RapSoul Jazz Records
NEW £1000+ KILLER LA low-rider electro rap groover.
MASSIVE tune + seriously hip twisted electro instrumental courtesy of the great Rich Cason. BUMPIN!
SUPER-RARE...
- Poor Boy Rappers – Low Rider Rap
- Poor Boy Rappers – Low Rider Rap (Instrumental)
- 1. Poor Boy Rappers – Low Rider Rap
- 2. Poor Boy Rappers – Low Rider Rap (Instrumental)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" SJR417-12£16.00In stockAdd to Bag
Barrington LevyCollie WeedVolcano
Back in stock....Early hit from Barrington Levy on the "Conversation" rhythm with dub on the b-side
- – Collie Weed
- 1. – Collie Weed
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- 7"£5.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Curtis MayfieldCurtisWarners
C-l-a-s-s-i-c album including 'Move On Up'!
- New LP 0081227965570£21.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 0081227964788£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Kamasi WashingtonHeaven & EarthYoung Turks
Here it is, folks! The highly anticipated follow-up to to 'The Epic' the two and a half hours concept jazz odyssey, 'Heaven & Earth'!
Features Thundercat,...
- – Fists of Fury
- – Can You Hear Him
- – Hub-Tones
- – Connections
- – Tiffakonkae
- – The Invincible Youth
- – Testify
- – One of One
- – The Space Traveler's Lullaby
- – Vi Lua Vi Sol
- – Street Fighter Mas
- – Song For The Fallen
- – Journey
- – The Psalmnist
- – Show Us The Way
- – Will You Sing
- 1. – Fists of Fury
- 2. – Can You Hear Him
- 3. – Hub-Tones
- View full info and tracklisting
- 4×LP YT176LP£45.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- 2×CD YT176CD£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Al JarreauJarreau (1983)Warner Bros. Records
- Original LP 1-23801£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinyl in shrink
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Joe BataanLatin Strut / Peace, Friendship and SolidaritySoul Jazz Records
NEW EXCLUSIVE SUPER LTD. edition of 300 copies worldwide.
100% KILLER, KILLER Nu Yorican LATIN FUNK masterpiece originally released in 1974!
‘Latin...
- Joe Bataan – Latin Strut
- Joe Bataan – Peace, Friendship and Solidarity
- 1. Joe Bataan – Latin Strut
- 2. Joe Bataan – Peace, Friendship and Solidarity
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR403-7£12.00In stockAdd to Bag