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SAULTActs Of FaithForever Living Originals
Jacob CollierDjesse Vol. 4 (Deluxe Edition)Decca
A Love From Outer SpaceVarious ArtistsMaterial Music
The AltonsHeartache in Room 14Daptone Records
MadvillainMadvillainyStones Throw
MadvillainMadvillainy DemosStones Throw
Bonnie “Prince” BillyThe Purple BirdDomino
FKA TwigsEUSEXUAYoung
Art PepperGettin’ Together!Craft Recordings
MogwaiThe Bad FireRock Action
Prince Lasha QuintetThe Cry!Craft Recordings
Don Cherry BOOKEternal RhythmBy Graeme Ewens
Franz FerdinandThe Human FearDomino
Soul Supreme & Jay Mumford9th Wonder / Crown OnesSoul Supreme Records
Los Pambelé / Los Darlings de HuanucoCannabis / MarihuanaDiscos Fuentes
Nara LeaoDez Anos DepoisMusic On Vinyl
Havana NegraHavana NegraZanja Records
Ronald SnijdersPentaNight Dreamer
Louis HeelSail (inc. Richard Sen & MLZ remixes)Bokhari
GutsStraight From The Decks (Vol. 4)Pura Vida Sounds
Johnny OsbourneTruths & Rights DELUXE EDITIONStudio One
DaRand LandWander BeingScissor and Thread
Sister JamA Man Like YouOnlyroots
Steve ReichCollected WorksNonesuch
Dennis BrownDennis Brown Meets Harry HippyOne Drop Store
Q LazzarusGoodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus (Music from the Motion Picture)Sacred Bones
Prince AllaHeaven Is My RoofLantern Rec.
Sun RaLights On A Satellite: Live At The Left BankResonance Records
Five Green MoonsMoon 1Pamela Records
Augustus PabloPablo's Theme SongOnlyroots
KelelaRAVE:N, The RemixesWarp Records
Lyrical Benjie & DawehdreadRender Your HeartCopacetic Frequency Productions
The 107th Street Stickball TeamSaboreando - Pot Full Of SoulDorado Records
Mulatu Astatke & Hoodna OrchestraTensionBatov Records
Horace AndyThe King Tubby TapesDemon 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.
Ramsey LewisThe Movie Album (1966)Cadet
Big all-star line-up of orchestra, strings and brass backing Ramsey Lewis, Cleveland Eaton and Maurice White. Classic Chess sound from 1966!
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl 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
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 USA Chess/Cadet 45In 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 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
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Soulful StringsListen Here (1968)Cadet
Funky Richard Evans production! Mint unplayed USA 45 original.
- – Listen Here
- 1. – Listen Here
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- Original 7"£15.00In stockAdd to Bag
Ray BryantQuizas, Quizas, Quizas/After Hours (1969)Cadet
Groovy Jazz instrumental produced by the great Richard Evans
Original Chess Records unplayed USA 45
- – Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
- 1. – Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7" 5639£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Chess Records unplayed USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsBelieve Me/ Oh What A Night (1969)Cadet
Wicked stormin' 60s Soul tune
Arr by Charles Stepney.
MINT UNPLAYED ORIG 45
- – Believe Me
- 1. – Believe Me
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- Original 7"£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Want My MommaCadet
Funky Dells!
- – I Want My Momma
- 1. – I Want My Momma
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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£15.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original USA vinyl, VG ONLYIn 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
Odell Brown And The Organ-izersDucky (1967)Cadet
Killer funky jazz instrumentals from '67 from Chicago group based around organist Odell Brown. A wicked album of soul jazz - loads of soul covers and originals...
- – No More Water In The Well
- – Tough Tip
- 1. – No More Water In The Well
- 3. – Tough Tip
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP LP800£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Original USA LP Vinyl
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Ramsey LewisGoin' Latin (1966)Cadet
Killer Ramsey Lewis a la latin, arranged by Richard Evans on Chess/Cadet.
- – Blue Bongo
- 6. – Blue Bongo
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- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Shades Of BrownHo Hum World / Little Girl (1969)Cadet
Charles Stepney production
- – Ho Hum World
- 1. – Ho Hum World
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
The DellsHallelujah Baby / I Can Sing A Rainbow (1969)Cadet
Two Rotary Connection-esque.
Cadet arranged by Charles Stepney.
Mint Orig USA 45
- – Hallelujah Baby
- – I Can Sing A Rainbow
- 1. – Hallelujah Baby
- 2. – I Can Sing A Rainbow
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Brother Jack McDuffThe Natural Thing (1968)Cadet
RARE Jack Mcduff organ funk supervised by the legendary Richard Evans at Chess Records, Chicago in 1968 - at its peak!
USA ORIGINAL ISSUE COPY
- – Let My People Go
- – Ain't It
- 1. – Let My People Go
- 5. – Ain't It
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinyl in orig shrinkIn 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
BACK IN PRINT - LONG OUT!Essential psychedelic soul/rock Rotary Connection album featuring the legendary "I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun", "Love Has Fallen...
- – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- 3. – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP CADT50006£18.00Out 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
- 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 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP BLUNT4326£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP£25.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP HIQLP045£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD CDBGPD216£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP + Download Code ILPM9624£27.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD 5348092£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
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
James MasonRhythm of Life (1977)Chiaroscuro
Absolutely essential jazz funk album! A rare groove classic and the only album James Mason recorded. Every track's a winner but look out for "Sweet Power...
- – sweet power your embrace
- – free
- 1. – sweet power your embrace
- 3. – free
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD CRD189£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Airto de MoreiraSamba De Flora (1980)Soul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records are re-releasing Airto Moreira’s classic album ‘Samba de Flora’, out of print for 30 years ever since its original release in 1988....
- Airto – Parana
- Airto – Samba De Flora
- Airto – La Puerta
- Airto – Dedos
- Airto – Yanah Amina
- Airto – El Fiasco
- Airto – Mulambo
- Airto – Latin Woman
- 1. Airto – Parana
- 2. Airto – Samba De Flora
- 3. Airto – La Puerta
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP SJRLP436£23.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD SJRCD436£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Gary BartzMusic Is My SanctuaryCapitol
Classic jazz funk album produced by the brilliant Mizell brothers! Features "Music Is My Sanctuary" and "Carnival De L'esprit"!
Grace JonesIsland Life (1985)Island
Loads of classic tracks such as "Love Is The Drug", "Pull Up To The Bumper", "My Jamaican Guy" and Slave To The Rhythm!
- CD IMCD16£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Original LP£9.99Sold out Notify me when in stock
- New LP (180g) + Download Code 5351428£19.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Fred Wesley And The J.B.'sDamn Right I Am SomebodyGet On Down
Essential funk album, includes the classic "Blow Your Head" ! As serious as it gets - "Damn Right", 'Blow Your Head", "Same Beat", "Watergate' and more....
- LP GET54069-LP£23.99In stockAdd to Bag
Weldon IrvineSinbad (1976)RCA
'Music Is The Key'. The Glorious soul two-step anthem 'I Love You' featuring Don Blackman. Weldon Irvine's deep funky soulful jazz albums are truly incredible....
- – I Love You
- 4. – I Love You
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP BMG11795£22.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Alice ClarkAlice ClarkWewantsounds
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,...
- – 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP WWSLP25£36.00Gatefold sleeveOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD WWSCD25£16.00In stockAdd to Bag
WaxPoeticsWaxPoetics Special European Collector's EditionWax Poetics
This Collector's Edition features classic articles (inc Melvin Bliss & Gary Bartz) from the Wax Poetics vaults plus new words about the ever-growing London...
- Magazine (300g) WP EU C1£12.00128 pages in colour print.Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Surprise ChefAll News Is Good NewsMr Bongo
**Mr Bongo reissue this sold-out-in-a-flash classic from 2019 - limited blue vinyl repress!**
Instrumental, breaks-heavy, cinematic-soul and jazz from...
- – All News Is Good News
- – Herbie Hemphill
- – Blyth Street Nocturne
- – Have You Fed Baby Huey Today
- – Yung Boi Suite
- – Crayfish Caper
- – Flip Shelton
- – Drinking From The Cup Of Bob Knob
- – Mario's Lament
- 1. – All News Is Good News
- 2. – Herbie Hemphill
- 3. – Blyth Street Nocturne
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP202LB£21.99Limited blue vinyl repress!Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Leroy HutsonThe Man! (1973)Curtom
Seminal rare groove debut album from the legendary Leroy Hutson released on Curtis Mayfield's Curtom label in 1973. Killer
- Reissue LP CRTM8020£20.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock