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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
The GladiatorsBongo Red / VersionSoul Jazz Records
Jackie MittooGet Up and Get It / Keep On DancingSoul Jazz Records
Jerry JonesThere's A Chance For Me / Trying TimesSoul Jazz Records
KNEECAPNo Comment **BANKSY ART**Heavenly Recordings
The Soul VendorsSwing Easy / Ringo RockSoul Jazz Records
Junglist!Old Skool Ragga, D&B, Jungle 1993-95Soul Jazz Records
Kelan Phil Cohran & LegacyAfrican SkiesListening Position
Al WoottonGloriasLith Dolina
Gigi MasinImplodendo In Una Accecante Oscurita: Part 113 / Silentes
Gigi MasinImplodendo In Una Accecante Oscurita: Part 213 / Silentes
Tim HillLeviathan WhispersBuried Treasure
GanavyaNilamLeiter
Eric WetherellSky: 1975 HTV Series (Original Soundtrack)Buried Treasure
Officer JohnThe Return Of Officer JohnWah Wah Wino
Rupert HineThe Shout (Original Soundtrack)Buried Treasure
KaytranadaAin't No Damn Way!RCA
Cumbia Cumbia Cumbia!!! Vol 4Various ArtistsVampisoul
Gal CostaGal CostaVampisoul
Mustafa OzkentGenclik Ile EleleJackpot
Johnny ClarkeI Don’t Want To Be A Rude BoyAttack
Antonio Carlos, Jocafi, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed MuhammadJazz Is Dead 26Jazz Is Dead
Justin HindsLast Days / What A FeelingStamped W/L
Lo BorgesLo BorgesVampisoul
Skinshape x HorusSkinshape X HorusLewis Recordings
Jalen NgondaAll About MeDaptone Records
The AmsterdelicsAngels And RebelsEarth Works
Alton EllisChatty ChattyHastings Got Soul
The ChantellsEva / Rub Me DownPhase One
Micah Shemaiah / DubassI Kill My Ego / Dub Kills EgoDubass Musically Creation
Macka BJah Love Is AmazingSuns Of Dub
Agobun Meets Chalice MusicLate Night DubsAgobun Riddim Section
- 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
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£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
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£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, spines tapedIn 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 DellsFreedom Means....(1971)Cadet
Fantastic album recorded at Chess, Chicago 1971. Produced by the legendary Charles Stepney. Includes five songs written by Terry Callier - including 'It's...
- – It´s All Up To You
- 5. – It´s All Up To You
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD CAROLR33CD£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original secondhand USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
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
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£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
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£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
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
- CD JMANCD120£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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
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- 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£16.00 £10.00In 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£21.99In stockAdd to Bag
- 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
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' or your money back!Sold out Notify me when in stock
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£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
PleasureDust Yourself Off (1975)Fantasy
All time classic rare groove album originally released on Fantasy in 1975 now reissued
- – dust yourself off
- 1. – dust yourself off
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- New LP FNTT9473£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD CDBGPM238£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
FunkadelicReworked by DetroitersWestbound
The legacy of Funkadelic has had a huge impact on various producers from the Motor City. This compilation on legendary Detroit label, Westbound has...
- – Sexy Ways (Recloose Disco Flip)
- – You Can't Miss What You Can't Measure (Alton Miller Mix)
- – Get Your Ass Off And Jam (Marcellus Pittman Remix)
- – Cosmic Slop (Moodymann Mix)
- – Music For My Mother (Andres Wo Ahh Ay Vocal Mix)
- – Undisco Kidd (Gay Marvine Edit)
- – Super Stupid (Dirtbombs Version)
- – Take Your Dead Ass Home (The Fantasy Version)
- – Music 4 My Mother (Underground Resistance Mix)
- – Let's Take It To The Stage (Amp Fiddler Laughin @Ya Mix)
- – Standing On The Verge (Anthony Shake Shakir & T Dancer Remix)
- – You And Your Folks (Claude Young Jr Club Mix)
- – Be My Beach (Mophono & Tom Thump)
- – You And Your Folks (Claude Young Jr Dub)
- – Let's Make It Last (Kenny Dixon Jr Edit)
- – Looking Back At You (Ectomorph Stripped And Dubbed)
- – Maggot Brain (BMG Dub)
- 1. – Sexy Ways (Recloose Disco Flip)
- 2. – You Can't Miss What You Can't Measure (Alton Miller Mix)
- 3. – Get Your Ass Off And Jam (Marcellus Pittman Remix)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 3×LP SEW3158£27.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- 2×CD CDSEW2158£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP PMG078LP£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD PMG078CD£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock