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Impulse Records: Music, Message And The MomentVarious ArtistsImpulse!
Trees SpeakPostHumanSoul Jazz Records
Prince Far IJamaican Heroes (1980)Music On Vinyl
Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders & The London Symphony OrchestraPromisesLuaka Bop
Studio One Rocksteady Got SoulSoul Jazz Records
IjahmanAre We A Warrior (1979)Music On Vinyl
Dave and Ansel CollinsDouble Barrel (1971)Music On Vinyl
The Far EastI'm In LoveNames You Can Trust
The Chosen FewEverybody Plays The Fool (1975)Music On Vinyl
Femi Kuti and Made KutiFree Your Mind / Pà Pá PàPartisan Records
Gene RussellTalk To My LadyBlack Jazz Records
Henry FranklinThe SkipperBlack Jazz Records
Two Synths, A Guitar (And) A Drum Machine - Soul Jazz Records #1 Post Punk DanceSoul Jazz Records #1 Post Punk DanceSoul Jazz Records
Cuba: Music and Revolution - Compiled by Gilles Peterson and Stuart BakerCulture Clash In Havana Cuba - Experiments In Latin Music 1975-85 Vol. 1Soul Jazz Records
Stepart & King TunisDarkivesHologram Records
Bob MarleyMr ChatterboxAttack
Kabaka PyramidNice Up The DanceVP Records
Swave Villi Us: Independent Soul 1971-84Various ArtistsBackatcha
Amandra035AD 93
Christopher JayBe My LadyAthens Of The North
Rik Van BoeckelDeze Hoofden PratenRaakvlak
Brief EncounterGet a Good FeelingAthens Of The North
Isabr'mIf I Had YouAthens Of The North
True ImageKeep Me DancingAthens Of The North
DreamcastmoeLamont EPIn Real Life Music
BenedekMr. GoodsL.I.E.S.
Portico Quartet / Hania RaniNest / With, Besides, AgainstGondwana Records
Tadi feat. DJKRSeven Diamond LinesOffen Music
InkassoZeichen im Schacht der verschleierten TatsachenOsàre! Editions
Chukki StarAriseTRS
LCSM & ShamisBelieveDopeness Galore
SmerzBelieverXL Recordings
Sir Jay & The SkatanautsCovid-19 Special / LockdownTip-A-Top Records
Dark Angel & ManassehFree Da Minds (original cut)Roots Garden
ZumjayGhetto LifeTRS
Soul Revivers ft. Earl 16Got To LiveAcid Jazz
JuneHorizonsArtificial Dance
I Love The Reggay!Boss Sounds From Randy'sDoctor Bird
Duke Reid All Stars / Roland AlphonsoJudge Sympathy / Never To Be MineTrojan
Black RootsJuvenile DelinquentReal Rock
Cabaret VoltaireShadow of Funk EPMute
Soul Power '68Doctor Bird
Derrick Harriott And The CrystalitesThe UndertakerDoctor Bird
Tolouse Low TraxUntitled (2021 Edition)Karaoke Kalk
Mad HoneyUpward Bound / Treasure Every SunsetSpace Grapes
Black Roots ft. Dub JudahWhat Them A DoReal Rock
Mika Vainio25082016235210179 - Live at Berlin AtonalAtonal
Carl Craig & Moritz von OswaldAttenuatorPlanet E
Carcass IdentityCarcass IdentityPhase Group
Don CherryCherry JamGearbox Records
- 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.
Ahmad JamalMinor Moods (1967)Cadet
Minor Moods is a heavy tune - hypnotic vocal choir. Modal madness! D-E-E-E-P ORIGINAL CHESS/CADET 45
- Ahmad Jamal – Minor Moods
- 1. Minor Moods
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsShow Me / There IsCadet
Classy doublesider!
- The Dells – Show Me
- 1. Show Me
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00In 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
- The Dells – Believe Me
- 1. Believe Me
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Want My MommaCadet
Funky Dells!
- The Dells – I Want My Momma
- 1. I Want My Momma
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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)£22.99In 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
- Ray Bryant – Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
- 1. Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Chess Records unplayed USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Soulful StringsListen Here (1968)Cadet
Funky Richard Evans production! Mint unplayed USA 45 original.
- Soulful Strings – Listen Here
- 1. Listen Here
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£15.00In stockAdd to Bag
Shades Of BrownHo Hum World / Little Girl (1969)Cadet
Charles Stepney production
- Shades Of Brown – Ho Hum World
- 1. Ho Hum World
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 45In 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£9.99Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Original 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
Kenny BurrellOde To 52nd Street (1967)Cadet
Wicked album produced by Richard Evans! Recorded at Chess Records, 1967!
- Kenny Burrell – Soulero
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Clean vinyl but has some background noiseIn stockAdd to Bag
Ramsey LewisWade In The Water (1966)Cadet
Killer album arranged and conducted by Richard Evans
- Original LP£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original =USA Vinyl
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!In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsHallways Of My Mind (1969)Cadet
Quality soul! Arranged by the great Charles Stepney, Chess Records (1969)
Mint unplayed original USA 45
- The Dells – Hallways Of My Mind
- 1. Hallways Of My Mind
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00In 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)£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsHallelujah Baby / I Can Sing A Rainbow (1969)Cadet
Two Rotary Connection-esque.
Cadet arranged by Charles Stepney.
Mint Orig USA 45
- The Dells – Hallelujah Baby
- The Dells – 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
Rotary ConnectionSongs / Hey LoveCadet
Essential psychedelic soul/rock! Loads of classic tracks here including Respect, I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun, The Weight, Sunshine Of Your Love, Love...
- Rotary Connection – Respect
- Rotary Connection – I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun
- Rotary Connection – Love Has Fallen On Me
- 1. Respect
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD£11.99In 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...
- Rotary Connection – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- 3. I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP£12.99
Marvin GayeI Want You (1976)Motown
Sexy mellow soul masterpiece, produced by Leon Ware
- Marvin Gaye – I Want You (Vocal)
- Marvin Gaye – Come Live With Me Angel
- 1. I Want You (Vocal)
- 2. Come Live With Me Angel
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP + Download Code£16.99
- New LP £14.99
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...
- Reissue LP£17.99
Spiritual Jazz 11: SteepleChaseVarious ArtistsJazzman
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£22.99
- CD£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Herbie HancockMaiden Voyage (1965)Blue Note
Brilliant, brilliant album - every track's a winner! Highly recommended!
- CD£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
- Reissue LP£13.99
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...
- Theadora Ifudu – Hello There!
- Theadora Ifudu – Gbata Ngwa (Egwu Abia)
- Theadora Ifudu – Four In A Tangle
- 1. Hello There!
- 2. Gbata Ngwa (Egwu Abia)
- 3. Four In A Tangle
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP£22.99
- CD£14.99
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...
- Courtney John – Southern Wind
- Courtney John – Paper Dolls
- Courtney John – Yes We Are
- Courtney John – Jah Love Is Waiting
- Courtney John – Never Get Weary
- Courtney John – All The Way
- Courtney John – My Love Is Real
- Courtney John – Easier To Walk Away
- Courtney John – It's For Real
- Courtney John – Free For All
- Courtney John – Cold Feet
- 1. Southern Wind
- 2. Paper Dolls
- 3. Yes We Are
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP£15.49
Gil Scott-HeronThe Revolution Will Not Be TelevisedRCA
Wicked collection from the man - NUFF tunes!
- Gil Scott-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
- 1. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP£13.99
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£8.99
- Reissue LP£14.99
Uneven Paths: Deviant Pop From Europe 1980-1991Various ArtistsMusic 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£22.99
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. Griot
- 2. As A Matter Of Fact
- 3. Salvation Army
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP + Download Code£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release£7.99In 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...
- Lonnie Smith – Move Your Hand
- 3. Move Your Hand
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP£12.99
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...
- Grodeck Whipperjenny – Sitting Here On A Tongue
- Grodeck Whipperjenny – Wonder If
- Grodeck Whipperjenny – Why Can't I Go Back
- Grodeck Whipperjenny – Conclusions
- Grodeck Whipperjenny – You're Too Young
- Grodeck Whipperjenny – Put Your Thing On Me
- Grodeck Whipperjenny – Inside Or Outside
- Grodeck Whipperjenny – 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£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£14.99In 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...
- The 24 Carat Black – Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth
- The 24 Carat Black – 24-Carat Black (Theme)
- New LP (180g)£24.99
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...
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Variations And Sketches From The Bamboo Terrace
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Bell Song
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – We Are On The Edge
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – I Greet Yoy With Open Arms
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Chi-Congo 50
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Jamaican Farewell Part I
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Villa Tiamo
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Saturday Morning
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Jamaican Farewell Part II
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Mama Koko
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Fanfare And Bell
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Oasis At Dusk
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – We Are On The Edge / Cards
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Oasis at Dusk (Live)
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Chi-Congo 50 (Live)
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Tutankhamun (Live)
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Mama Koko (Live)
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Saturday Morning (Live)
- The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – 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£49.99Inc. a bonus LP of live recordings exclusive to this format and download code
- 2×LP£24.99Inc. download code
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian JacksonBridges (1977)Arista
A change of style musically as Gil moves from his early/mid-seventies Midnight Band to a sparser keyboard sound provided by partner Brian Jackson on gems...
- Reissue LP£13.99
- CD£11.99
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"
Original...
- Grace Jones – Pull Up To The Bumper
- 2. Pull Up To The Bumper
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP + Download Code£21.99
- CD£7.99
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...
- James Mason – sweet power your embrace
- James Mason – free
- 1. sweet power your embrace
- 3. free
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD£12.99
- Reissue LP£13.99
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 £20.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£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"!
- Reissue LP£13.99
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£7.99
- Original LP£9.99
- New LP (180g) + Download Code£19.99
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....
- Weldon Irvine – I Love You
- New LP (180g)£21.99
- Reissue LP£13.99
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,...
- Alice Clark – I Keep It Hid
- Alice Clark – Looking At Life
- Alice Clark – Don't Wonder Why
- Alice Clark – Maybe This Time (From The Motion Picture "Cabaret")
- Alice Clark – Never Did I Stop Loving You
- Alice Clark – Charms Of The Arms Of Love
- Alice Clark – Don't You Care
- Alice Clark – It Takes Too Long To Learn To Live Alone
- Alice Clark – Hard Hard Promises
- Alice Clark – Hey Girl
- 1. I Keep It Hid
- 2. Looking At Life
- 3. Don't Wonder Why
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP + Download Code£23.99
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)£12.00128 pages in colour print.
Surprise ChefAll News Is Good NewsMr Bongo
**Mr Bongo reissue this sold-out-in-a-flash classic from 2019!**
Instrumental, breaks-heavy, cinematic-soul and jazz from Surprise Chef that joins the...
- Surprise Chef – All News Is Good News
- Surprise Chef – Herbie Hemphill
- Surprise Chef – Blyth Street Nocturne
- Surprise Chef – Have You Fed Baby Huey Today
- Surprise Chef – Yung Boi Suite
- Surprise Chef – Crayfish Caper
- Surprise Chef – Flip Shelton
- Surprise Chef – Drinking From The Cup Of Bob Knob
- Surprise Chef – Mario's Lament
- 1. All News Is Good News
- 2. Herbie Hemphill
- 3. Blyth Street Nocturne
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP£17.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£11.00