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Voguing: Voguing and the House Ballroom Scene of New York City 1989-92Photographs and interviews by Chantal Regnault, Introduction by Tim LawrenceSoul Jazz Books
Annette BrissettBetrayed / What A Feeling DubWackie's
Beau WanzerBeau WanzerL.I.E.S.
Desi RootsChangingHawkeye
Desi RootsGo Deh RightHawkeye
Desi RootsHe Aint ComingHawkeye
Desi RootsNature BoyHawkeye
Desi RootsWeedfieldsHawkeye
David SylvianDead Bees on a Cake (Expanded Edition)UMC
Yan TreggerDucks & DrakesBBE
Kikagaku MoyoKikagaku MoyoGuruguru Brain
Kikagaku MoyoMasana TemplesGuruguru Brain
Lee PerrySuper Ape Returns To ConquerEcho Beach
Switched-On EugeneVarious ArtistsNumero
How to Dress WellThe AnteroomDomino
Disco LadiesThree's Company...Everland
Sam WilkesWILKESLeaving Records
Johnnie TaylorAin't That Lovin' You / Blues In The NightSoul Brother Records
MadonnaAngel (1985)Sire
Antilles Mechant Bateau: Deep Biguines & Gwo Ka From 60s French West IndiesVariousBorn Bad Records
Mary Lou WilliamsBlack Christ Of The AndesDown At Dawn
Andy RantzenBlue Hour Vol IIKen Oath Records
Neneh CherryBroken PoliticsSmalltown Supersound
AdmiralCash On The LineWandering Eye
ClaudeFuture EPLa Freund Recordings
Gilles Peterson & Brownswood Recordings present: Future Bubblers 2.0Various ArtistsBrownswood Recordings / Future Bubblers
Sylvia StriplinGive Me Your LoveExpansion Records
John CarpenterHalloween (2018)Sacred Bones
Esther PhillipsHome Is Where the Hatred Is / I've Never Found a ManKudu
Shida ShahabiHomes130701 / Fat Cat
R. Dean TaylorI Think, Therefore I Am (1970)Rare Earth
Omar S feat. Simon BlackI'll Do It AgainFXHE
The ExpansionsMosaicAlbert's Favourites
EnergizePiece of Class / Star of The DiscoRain & Shine
FabianProphecyTribes Man
Twinkle BrothersRasta Pon TopBurning Sounds
Linval ThompsonRocking Vibration / Love Is The QuestionBurning Sounds
Running Back Presents: Front (Part 2)Various ArtistsRunning Back
Milton Henry & The BreadwinnersSalvation / Gold DiggerBreadwinners Records
Shaolin Soul: Episodes 1, 2 , 3Various ArtistsBecause Music
James GinzburgSix CorrelationsSubtext
Skull SnapsSkull SnapsMr Bongo
BRSSpring Dom EP (feat. Medlar remix)Wolf Music
Julien DyneTealSoundway
Neil LandstrummThreesomePeacefrog Records
Caution! HorsesWaiting for You (Versions) EPByo-Jo Recordings
Roberta FlackFirst Take (1969)Atlantic
Little MiltonGrits Ain't Groceries (1969)Chess
Effie SmithHarper Valley P.T.A. Gossip / The Natural (1968)Eee Cee Records
Roots of Salsa. Vol. 3Various ArtistsGrosso!
Two slices of Brilliant Brazilian Disco, Painel De Controle have a few bangers across their RCA LPs, these two being my favourites. 'Relax' is a straight up boogie monster, well known to deep disco & boogie heads flipped with 'Malandrinh' with its insanely catchy guitar.
Grupo MagnéticoPositivoAthens Of The North
Debut album from hard-hitting, latin super-group, Grupo Magnético. Formed from backgrounds in funk, soul and united by a love of Eddie Palmieri, Tito...
- 1. Vulcano V El Gato (Medley)
- 2. Papa Was a Rolling Stone
- 3. Papa Fue
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- LP£20.99
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Bobby BoydI Like What You Do to MeAthens Of The North
Another dope Bobby Boyd reissue from Athens Of The North. This one's a mid 80's boogie/proto-house joint. Check!
- 1. I Like What You Do to Me
- 2. Girl Like You
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- 7"£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Bobby BoydLove GoddessAthens Of The North
Classic floaty, disco-soul nugget reissue from Athens Of The North! Bobby Byrd is one of the founding members of the Lafayette Afro Rock Band so top quality...
- 1. Love Goddess
- 2. Good News (Tired of Bad News)
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Hampshire & FoatNightshadeAthens Of The North
New project from Hampshire & Foat on Athens Of The North, influenced heavily by not just jazz but the library sound of the 60s and 70s along with film...
- 1. Jasmine
- 2. Mariposa Lily
- 3. Antonio's Theme
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InfinityQueen Of My UniverseAthens Of The North
Top modern soul / disco obscurity by Infinity that goes for big money! Big spin for all the usual disco suspects. Don't sleep!!!
- 1. Queen of My Universe
- 2. Up
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- 7"£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Helio MatheusMatheus Segundo MatheusAthens Of The North
Athens Of The North reissue the 1975 debut LP from Helio Matheus "Matheus Segundo Matheus". Super rare and incredibly sought after Brazilian classic -...
- 1. Marraio
- 2. Mais Kriola
- 3. Cidadezinha
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- LP£21.99
- CD£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Hampshire & FoatThe HoneybearAthens Of The North
Hampshire & Foat follow up last years 'Galaxies Like Grains of Sand' LP with a fresh offering for the Athens Of The North stable. 'The Honey Bear' is a...
- 1. The Promise
- 2. Call of the Forrest
- 3. Crows Feet
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- LP£21.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£11.99
IceReality / Hey, HeyAthens Of The North
Reissue of this super-rare and hugely sought after modern soul gem, originally released in 1980. Essential reissue via Athens Of The North!
- 1. Reality
- 2. Hey, Hey
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- 7"£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Love CompanyLove TempoAthens Of The North
Reissue of this hugely in-demand, deep disco treasure since it's been a regular spin for the likes of Jeremy Underground, Floating Points and Red Greg!
- 1. Love Tempo
- 2. Somebody Help Me Be Fair
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- 7"£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Raw Soul ExpressLet GoAthens Of The North
The two best cuts from the previously unreleased Raw Soul Express LP recently released by Athens Of The North. Limited to 500 copies - no repress!
- 1. Let Go
- 2. Will You Be There
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- 7"£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
NubiaThe Time Is RightAthens Of The North
Chicano soul / disco floater cut from George Rivera's master tapes and reissued by the good people at Athens Of The North! Limited to 500 copies...
- 1. The Time Is Right
- 2. Feelin' Funky
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- 7"£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Henry Thomas & RiseMy Dreams Are CloudedAthens Of The North
Henry Thomas low key 45 on Raptown records has until now been a featured in the record boxes of Deep Boogie and Two Step Dj's who know the deal, it's now...
- 1. My Dreams Are Clouded
- 2. Don't Wait Too Long
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- 7"£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Hard DriversSince I Was a Little GirlAthens Of The North
This Disco Funk Banger was discovered reasonably late in the game on the Deepfunk scene,. Vivian Lee's big powerful vocal over the pushy backing is what...
- 1. Since I Was a Little Girl
- 2. Straight Talk
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- 7"£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
FruitWhat You Gonna DoAthens Of The North
Previously, Athens of the North reached out to Cypress Studios of Jacksonville, Florida and discovered a complete album of the group's stylish, dancefloor-smashing...
- 1. What You Gonna Do
- 2. Life Is a Challenge
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- 7"£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
StrangeYouAthens Of The North
Two previously unreleased tracks from the outsider disco outfit 'Strange- - A spaced out druggy disco band that had a hint of Rick James with a deeper...
- 1. You
- 2. Space V
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- 7"£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
FlipsideHavin' A PartyAthens Of The North
Flipside were a typical local radio rock band who got drawn into the disco funk wave during the late 70's. "Havin' A Party" is a killer slice of super rare...
- 1. Havin' A Party
- 2. Music (Get's Me High)
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- 7"£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
StrangeMadnessAthens Of The North
Christopher Spraggins & The Strange Band released a total of one record. A spaced out druggy disco band that had a hint of Rick James with a deep trippy vibe...
- 1. Madness
- 2. If Your In Love
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- 7"£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
T'SpoonIf You Dance Tonite / Say YeaAthens Of The North
Second reissue on AOTN from Billy Bruner's T'Spoon from his obscure Oil Capital label. 'If You Dance Tonight' is a solid, rare boogie spin and...
- 1. If You Dance Tonight
- 2. Say Yea
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- 7"£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
La Mont Zeno TheatreBlack FairyAthens Of The North
The soundtrack to a 1974 jazz funk musical for children that celebrated black culture and history. Includes spoken word segments from the play, as well...
- 1. Black Fairy Meets Johnny
- 2. Please Give Me Some Magic
- 3. Black Fairy Meets Black Bird
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- LP£20.99
- CD£10.99 £5.00In stockAdd to Bag
Milton Wright Silence That You Keep (First Version)Athens Of The North
Athens of the North present two of the disco floaters from their previously unreleased AOTNLP Original Friends and Buddies, both of these versions are...
- 1. Silence That You Keep (First Version)
- 2. Po' Man (First Version)
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- 7"£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
The Atlanta Disco BandBad Luck (1975)Scorpio Records
Heavy instrumental disco funk version of the Philly classic tune, with an arrangement by legendary Philly legend Earl Young.
- 1. Bad Luck
- 2. Ole Goat
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- Original 7"£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Kev Beadle PresentsThe Best Of Inner City RecordsThe Best Of Inner City RecordsBBE
London DJ Kev Beadle compiles a selection from essential 70's jazz label, Inner City Records. Features key tracks from the likes of Urszula Dudziak,...
- 1. Hiroshi Fukumura and Sadao Watanabe – Hunt Up Wind
- 2. Judy Roberts – The Other World
- 3. Terumasa Hino – Send Me Your Feeelings
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- 2×LP£17.99
- CD£10.99
Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah BandDr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band (1976)BMG/RCA
- 3. Cherchez La Femme; Se Si Bon
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- Original LP£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal USA Vinyl (taped spine).
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!
Dave and Ansel CollinsDouble BarrelTrojan
Classic album at a bargain price - includes the monster title track, the very funky 'Secret Weapon', plus many more great tunes
- CD£9.99
- LP£15.99
The Salsoul OrchestraMagic Journey (1977)Salsoul
Classic, classic, classic Salsoul Orchestra in the zone. Produced by Vincent Montana, feat. Earl Young, Bobby Eli, Don Renaldo, Ron Kersey and all the...
- Original LP£7.99
Manu Dibango Ceddo (Bande originale du film)Africa Seven
Now available on vinyl!
Killer re-issue of this afro funky jazz soundtrack from 1977 by one of Africa's most respected artists, the Cameroonian...
- 1. Ceddo
- 2. Les Cavaliers
- 3. Le Rêve De Dior
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- LP£16.99
Disco: An Encyclopedic guide to the cover art of disco Presented by Disco Patrick and Patrick Vogt Soul Jazz Books
OUT NOW! New 400-page 12"x12" deluxe heavyweight book on Soul Jazz Records/Books.
Foreword by Tom Moulton and Nicky Siano (The Gallery).
Presented...
- SJ Book (3.6kg)£35.00 £30.00In stockAdd to Bag
The Mystic Revelation of RastafariThe Spiritual Roots of ReggaeRetro
Legendary first and still the most popular Nyahbinghi album, if you don't own this already you really do need this in your collection. The real Roots music...
- 2. Narration
- 3. Malorat
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- 2×CD£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Selectors 001 - Motor City Drum EnsembleVarious ArtistsDekmantel
Motor City Drum Ensemble selects some of his favourite spins ranging from the old school Chicago house of 'Essence Of A Dream' by Risque III through to...
- 1. DJ Slym Fas – Luv Music
- 2. House Of Jazz – Hold Your Head Up
- 3. 20 Below – A Lil Tribute To The Moody Black Keys
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- 2×LP£19.99
Golden Teacher Divine / RaveinstigatorSounds Of The Universe / Soul Jazz Records
The bomb from Glasgow's finest! New 300-press edition in white card sleeve. EXCLUSIVE Sounds of The Universe/Soul Jazz Records 12"...
- 1. Divine (6.58)
- 2. Raveinstigator (8.45)
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- 12"£9.99
Freddie HubbardRed Clay (1970)CTI
Definitive early 70s deep funky jazz fusion album featuring the ultimate b-boy jazz break intro on the title track 'Red Clay".
- Reissue LP£12.99
City People / 20 BelowIt's All In The GrooveMCDE
Motor City Drum Ensemble does the right thing and reissues this hugely sought after UK house gem from the mid-90s. We are very excited about this release!
- 1. City People – It's All In The Groove
- 1. 20 Below – A Lil' Tribute To The Moody Black Keys
- 2. 20 Below – Jus' Nite Groovin'
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- 12"£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
100% Dynamite (New Edition)Ska, Soul, Rocksteady & Funk in JamaicaSoul Jazz Records
This is the new digitally remastered expanded edition of Soul Jazz Records’ biggest ever selling reggae release, 100% Dynamite: Ska, Soul, Rocksteady...
- 1. Willie Williams – Armageddon Time
- 2. The Maytals – Night and Day
- 3. The Marvels – Rock Steady
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- 2×LP£18.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Dam-FunkO.B.E.Stones Throw Records
New 12" white label single from Dam Funk on Stones Throw. "O.B.E." is the highlight track taken from the "Invite the Light"...
- 1. O.B.E.
- 2. Special Friends
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- 12"£9.99
BoomboxEarly Independent Hip Hop, Electro and Disco Rap 79 - 82Soul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records’ new Boombox features some of the many innovative underground first-wave of rap records made in New York in the period 1979-82,...
- 1. Mr Sweety G – At The Place To Be
- 2. Love Bug Star-Ski and The Harlem World Crew – Positive Life
- 3. Neil B – Body Rock
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- 3×LP + Download Code £19.99In stockAdd to Bag
- 2×CD£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Bits & PiecesDon't Stop The Music (1981)Mango
Classic disco-not-disco from Sly and Robbie disco side-project
- Original 12"£10.00
Yusef LateefHush 'N' Thunder (1973)Atlantic/Collectables
Killer early 70s Lateef originally released on Atlantic. Lateef brought some serious avant-garde and leftfield ideas into the mainstream with his great...
- CD£10.99
- Original LP£12.00
Angola Prison SpiritualsVariousDeath Is Not The End
Death Is Not The End debut with a limited release of folklorist Dr. Harry Oster's collection of recordings from Louisiana State Penitentiary...
- 1. I'm On My Way
- 2. Church On Fire With The Word Of God
- 3. What Shall I Do
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- Cassette Tape £7.99
- LP£13.99
Gala DropIIGolf Channel
The group's Balearic sound entered the wider dance music consciousness with Overcoat Heat, a 2010 release for Golf Channel. New tracks include collaborations...
- 1. You and I
- 2. Big City
- 3. Sun Gun
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- CD£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Liquid Idiot / Idiot OrchestraLiquid Idiot / Idiot Orchestra (2015 Reissue)Superior Viaduct
Prior to forming Liquid Liquid in 1981, the band members were in two other groups: Liquid Idiot and Idiot Orchestra. While these ensembles sounded more...
- 1. Liquid Idiot – Medium Egg
- 2. Liquid Idiot – Sweat Smelling Jungel
- 3. Liquid Idiot – Hollow Baton
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- LP£17.99In stockAdd to Bag
Brigitte Fontaine Est...Folle Superior Viaduct
French poet and chameleonic vocalist is an essential link in French pop music, pushing the genre into more experimental sounds. For fans of Serge Gainsbourg,...
- 1. Il Pleut
- 2. Le Beau Cancer
- 3. Il Se Passe Des Choses
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- LP£19.99
Al Dobson Jr.Rye Lane Volume II & IIIRhythm Section International
Al Dobson Jr. returns to Rhythm Section International with his debut full length LP! 'Rye Lane Volumes II & III' offers a deeper exploration into the Al...
- 1. Live At Makeover
- 2. Guyana Special
- 3. Xingu
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- 2×LP£17.99