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Earl Sweatshirt & AlchemistVoir DireWarner Records
Andre 3000New Blue SunEpic
Charles MingusMingus Takes Manhattan- The Complete Birdland Dates: 1961 - 1962Newland
PhotekModus OperandiProper Records
Dominoes: Issue 10We Jazz
Delia Derbyshire & BBC RWSInventions For RadioSilva Screen
Teddy BryantDinner For TwoStormyweather Records
Alton MillerEast Side EPNoble Sqaure
Adam Rudolph's Moving PicturesGlare of the TigerMeta Records
GalxtcLife Is A MirrorSpace Grapes
Brainwave Research CenterMosaicBrainwave Research Center
Brooklyn Raga MassiveRagmala - A Garland Of RagasMeta Records
MetallicaRide The LightningBlackened
Unknown ArtistSpiraling Synthesizers For Heavy Cosmic MusicDelodio
FROID DUBSynch UnityDelodio
Hu VibrationalTimelessMeta Records
Louie VegaVega Records 5 Pack Unreleased IVVega Records
Lone RangerBadda Dan DemStudio One
Gypsy FariChi-Town ReggaeSoundway
CzarfaceCzartificial IntelligenceSilver Age
Lee PerryHeavenBurning Sounds
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Ralphi RosarioAn Instrumental Need / Take Me UpGroovin Recordings
AndresAndres VMahogani Music
The OfficialsBabyloniansRoots Vibration
Dana KelleyBetaChiwax Classic Edition
Fela KutiBOX SET #6 CURATED BY IDRIS ELBA
Roots Inspiration Meets BreadwinnerCan't Stop The TimesRoots Inspiration
King Tubby meets The Ring Craft PosseDub Too Much (Volume 3)Patate Records
Annette BrissettHard To FindWackie's
Hot Sauce Vol. 4Harlem Shuffle
Loïc PaulinHuman Nature / New world symphonyPeace Foundation Music
Hortense EllisJah Creation / You Did Me WrongChanan-Jah
Pad AnthonyMr DeceiverOrbit
- 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 ShawOut Of Different BagsCadet
Rare debut 1968 LP (one year before Spice of Life) for Marlena Shaw produced by the great Richard Evans for Chess Records.
- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGSecondhand original USA vinyl, ageing to sleeve, spine wear, cut out holeIn stockAdd to Bag
Marlena ShawOut Of Different BagsCadet
Rare debut 1968 LP (one year before Spice of Life) for Marlena Shaw produced by the great Richard Evans for Chess Records.
- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGSecondhand original USA vinyl, ageing to sleeve, spine wear, cut out holeIn stockAdd to Bag
Ramsey LewisUp Pops (1967)Cadet
Classic Richard Evans production at the mighty Chess Records from 1967. featuring mainstay of the label Ramsey Lewis in full flow along with Cleveland...
- – Party Time
- 5. – Party Time
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Original 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 =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£7.00Vinyl 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
Soulful StringsListen Here (1968)Cadet
Funky Richard Evans production! Mint unplayed USA 45 original.
- – Listen Here
- 1. – Listen Here
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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"£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Chess Records unplayed USA 45In 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
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)£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£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Original USA LP Vinyl
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' money-back guarantee!In 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"£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Soulful StringsAnother Exposure (1968)Cadet
Killer Charles Stepney and Richard Evans of the deep, deep orchestral house band at Chess studios, 1968. On fire - check out 'Soul Message'.
- – Soul Message
- 6. – Soul Message
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOrig = Original secondhand USA vinyl, old price sticker removal tear top leftIn 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP £18.00In 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)£26.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£7.99
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
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£18.00
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£27.99In stockAdd to Bag
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)£25.99
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£22.99
- CD£11.99
Herbie HancockMaiden Voyage (1965)Blue Note
Brilliant, brilliant album - every track's a winner! Highly recommended!
- Reissue LP£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£7.99
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...
- – 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£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...
- – 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP£15.49
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£7.99
- New LP £28.00
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
- 2×LP£26.99
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£23.00
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£23.00
- CD£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release£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£18.00In 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP£25.99
- CD£14.99
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£22.99
- CD£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)
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP £16.99
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...
- – 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£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
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+
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£21.99
- CD£7.99
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£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
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£12.99
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 £23.00In 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"!
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£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP£9.99
- New LP (180g) + Download Code£19.99