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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
KNEECAPNo Comment **BANKSY ART**Heavenly Recordings
Junglist!Old Skool Ragga, D&B, Jungle 1993-95Soul Jazz Records
Kelan Phil Cohran & LegacyAfrican SkiesListening Position
Basic ChannelBasic ReshapeBasic Channel
Lloyd Charmers / The LyricsMr. Moses / Girls Like DirtStudio One
Jackie Mittoo / Jackie OpelTrain To Skaville / Go WheyStudio One
Amanda WhitingA Christmas CwtchFirst Word
Africa Shangazi: More Early 1980s Benga & Rumba From East AfricaVarious ArtistsNo Wahala Sounds
Beau WanzerBW 07BW
The PoolDance It Down EPDark Entries
Rick WadeFunctional Anger EPPhonogramme
Kutiman / Ouzo BazookaHarakaBatov
RahaanPraise Be GivenGospel One
VainqueurReductions 1995-1997Scion Versions
Sun Ra & His ArkestraSupersonic Jazz (Expanded Edition)Cosmic Myth
Sheriff Lindo And The HammerTen Dubs That Shook The WorldEM Records
Tiger Jack / Soul Invaders / Motherfox / Pyramid PlusThe Chicago Boogie Volume 4: Comin' At Ya'Star Creature
The Second CircleVarious ArtistsNeroli
RadiohopZathuraWicked Wax
Jah RubyDread AffairsOnlyroots
Paul BlackmanEarth Wind & Fire / Ras. Menilik Congo (Harp)Onlyroots
Audrey HallEight Little NotesPlanets
Leroy SmartFittest Of The FittestG.G.
Freddie & DessieGirls TalkF&D
Tony ReidJah Love Don't Come EasyKettle Records
Yami BoloJah Made Them AllOnlyroots
Richie Mac / Augustus PabloLet HimPablo International
Nick The RecordMove On Down To The Other SideNatural House
Pad AnthonyRebelShaolin Records
Lone RangerRosemariePatate
Leroy SmartShowcase Rub A DubOnlyroots
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BOOK! Boss Reggae From PamaForeword by Harry Palmer
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BOMB REGGAE BOOK!!
Originally formed in 1967 by the Palmer brothers - Harry, Jeff and Carl – Pama Records was a pioneer in bringing...
- Book (500g)£28.00Expected 12 DecPreorder
Rebel SoundsMusic as Resistance
'Empathy is the currency of all music and Joe Mulhall does a great job of explaining how that quality has been used to generate solidarity for the struggle...
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Jamie Lidell & Luke SchneiderA Companion For The Spaces Between Dreams
Jamie Lidell and Luke Schneider have created a kind of sonic tool to navigate a liminal state of mind. Their new collaborative LP, A Companion For The...
- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) 0309272740004£26.00In stockAdd to Bag
Punk: The Last WordBy Chris Sullivan and Stephen Colegrave
'A thoroughly enjoyable compendium of appalling behaviour.' Nick Logan, Editor NME (1973-1978), founder of The Face
'From the shabby stowaways of the...
- Book (900g)£30.00In stockAdd to Bag
Machito and his Afro Cuban Jazz EnsembleWith Flute To Boot!
- New LP 8435307616937£18.99In stockAdd to Bag
Up the Youth Club : Illuminating a Hidden Historyby Emma Warren
'A timely reminder of what we all truly crave as human beings - connection.' Doc Brown'Warren hows why youth spaces matter - not just for young people,...
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Greensleeves BOOKThe First 100 Covers
WICKED NEW HARDBACK BOOK!
Charts the story of Greensleeves Records —from its beginnings as a mid-1970s West London record shop to its rise as a...
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Soul Jazz Records hoodie (navy)
Brand new Soul Jazz Records Functional Outer Wear Product #1
Exclusive to Sounds of the Universe
Limited edition navy hoodie (large) with design.
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Susan SontagNotes on 'Camp'
These two classic essays were the first works of criticism to break down the boundaries between 'high' and 'low' culture, and made Susan Sontag a literary...
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The Second Sex (Vintage Feminism Short Edition)by Simone de Beauvoir
Vintage Feminism: classic feminist texts in short formWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY NATALIE HAYNESWhen this book was first published in 1949 it was to outrage...
- Book (250g)£6.99In stockAdd to Bag
Beneath the UnderdogBy Chalrles Mingus
Bass player extraordinaire Charles Mingus, who died in 1979, is one of the essential composers in the history of jazz, and Beneath the Underdog, his celebrated,...
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The Art of DancehallPosters and Flyers of Soundsystem Culture
Wicked book!
Combining the energy and vibrancy of vernacular Jamaican art with the cultural insight that only original ephemera can bring, the flyers...
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Revolutionary Letters
By turns a handbook of countercultural living, a manual for street protest, and a feminist broadside against the repressive state apparatus, Revolutionary...
- Book (350g)£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy presents 'Balearic Breakfast' Volume 4
“There are curators, and then there's Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy.” - Resident Advisor
The sun has finally come out. It’s the first time something...
- 2×LP HVNLP237£32.99In stockAdd to Bag
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Talking to Women
In 1964, Nell Dunn spoke to nine of her friends over a bottle of wine about men, sex, work, money, babies, freedom and love. The Pop Artist Pauline Boty...
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Sabroso Guaganco Vol. 11Sabroso Guaganco Vol. 11
Latin compilation
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Sabroso Guaganco Vol. 12Sabroso Guaganco Vol. 12
Latin compilation
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The Blood of OthersSimone de Beauvoir
Potent and vividly emotional, Simone de Beauvoir’s captivating novel questions freedom and individual responsibility in the face of brutality‘These...
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Salsa Y Ache
- Original CD£4.99CD disc condition: VG+Case & booklet condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned CD in great conditionIn stockAdd to Bag
Alice Coltrane - Monument Eternal (DELUXE HARDBACK)By Ann Philbin, Franya J. Berkman
Rashid Johnson, Cauleen Smith and others pay tribute to a truly extraordinary figure in 20th-century American jazz. This volume unpacks the cultural legacy...
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My Grandmother's Hands : Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodiesby Resmaa Menakem
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Insightful, thought-provoking and profound. I can't recommend highly enough' Sunny Singh'A revolutionary work of beauty,...
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Nova Scotia House : A Novel
Nova Scotia House takes us to the heart of a relationship, a community and an era. It is both a love story and a lament; bearing witness to the enduring...
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This Woman's Work : Essays on Music
This Woman's Work: Essays on Music is edited by Kim Gordon and Sinead Gleeson and features contributors Anne Enright, Fatima Bhutto, Jenn Pelly, Rachel...
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Women and the Piano : A History in 50 Livesby Susan Tomes
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DJ Disciple & Henry KronkThe Beat, the Scene, the Sound : A DJ's Journey through the Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of House Music in New York City
A thrilling and tumultuous, behind-the-scenes account of house music in NYC. The Beat, the Scene, the Sound follows DJ Disciple and his behind-the-scenes...
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Nettleblackby Nat Reeve
'To be blunt: I must escape.' 1893. Henry Nettleblack has to act fast or she'll be married off by her elder sister. But leaving the safety of her wealthy...
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Notting Hill Carnival 1983 PHOTOZINEPhotographs by Peter Anderson
Wicked pictures from Notting Hill Carnival 1983 from photographer Peter Anderson!
A perfect accompaniment to the Notting Hill Carnival 1974 and Notting...
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Notting Hill Carnival 1974 PHOTOZINEPhotographs by Chris Miles
Unbelievably good photo-zine about Notting Hill Carnival 1974 -wicked and joyous photos! Know history - buy this!
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Sound System Culture Jamaica & UK 1986–88 PHOTOZINEPhotographs by Wayne Tippetts
Excellent dancehall photos form the 1980s!Wayne Tippetts:
'It was at a ‘yard’ in the capital Kingston Jamaica on a hot and humid night, April 1986...
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New York 1978 PHOTOZINEPhotographs by George Wright
Wicked street shots from NYC 1978
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Reggae in London 1980-2004 PHOTOZINEPhotographs by David Corio
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Cypherby Charles Peterson
Peterson takes a fresh look at the phenomenon of breakdancing with his own brand of fine art documentation. He focuses not only on some of the most radical...
- Book (650g)£25.00In stockAdd to Bag
New York 1970s PHOTOZINEPhotographs by John Claridge
New Yoik, New Yoiik
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The ChantellsNatty SupperPhase One
- – Natty Supper
- – Dub Mix
- 1. – Natty Supper
- 2. – Dub Mix
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- 7" PRFS 003£9.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Studio One Records Official - white with redT-ShirtStudio One/Soul Jazz Records
Exclusive Studio One Official T-shirt!
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Studio One Records Official Coxsone Records (Grey)T-ShirtStudio One/Soul Jazz Records
EXCLUSIVE!!! Studio One/Coxsone Records Official T-shirt!
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Northern Soul 1993–1996 PHOTOZINEPhotographs by Elaine Constantine
90s' Northern Soul - nice pix in this groovy new photozine!
"It was Saturday night, the year was 1993, and I had recently moved to London to try to push...
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New York, Philadelphia, Jazz 1988-1993 PHOTOZINEPhotographs by Chris Bierlein
Sun Rz, Pharoah, Milford Graves, Roy Ayers, Amiri Baraka + more
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Johnny ClarkeRude Boy / You Better TryArchive Recordings
Two strong roots vocal cuts originally released on Art & Craft records in the early 80s, both with separate dubs.
- – Rude Boy
- – Rude Boy Version
- – You Better Try
- – You Better Try Version
- 1. – Rude Boy
- 2. – Rude Boy Version
- 3. – You Better Try
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Michael ProphetGates Of ZionVivian Jackson
Heavy late 70s roots vocal cut from Michael Prophet. 1st time on 7" single, check awesome dub version which had big plays from Jah Shaka back in the day..Play...
- – Gates Of Zion
- – Version
- 1. – Gates Of Zion
- 2. – Version
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- 7" YU703£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
TenderloniousOn Flute (SOTU Exclusive)22a
**Repress of Tenderlonious' modern classic mini LP, featuring the dancefloor anthem 'Song For My Father'! SOTU exclusive version features signed insert,...
- – Ghana
- – Autumn Leaves
- – Oedo Bushi
- – Song For My Father
- – In A Sentimental Mood
- – Dale's Corner
- 1. – Ghana
- 2. – Autumn Leaves
- 3. – Oedo Bushi
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Gregory IsaacsGoing Downtown / Motherless ChildrenD-Roy Records
One of seven new 12" represses from West London label D-Roy and their sub label Niagara featuring Freddie McKay, Al Campbell, Gregory Isaacs, Junior Reid,...
- – Going Downtown
- – Motherless Children
- 1. – Going Downtown
- 2. – Motherless Children
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- 12" none£15.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Michael ProphetMash Down RomeVivian Jackson
Killer ! Dubplate roots mix from 1979 with false start, studio talk, heavy dub..don't sleep..
Pure Fire!!
- – Mash Down Rome
- – Version
- 1. – Mash Down Rome
- 2. – Version
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- 7" YU701£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
MF DOOM The Chronicles of Doom BOOKBy F.H. Fernando Jnr.
350+ page hardback book - the definitive biography of MF DOOM, charting the reclusive and revered hip-hop artist's life, career, and immortality.
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Lacksley CastellJah Love Is SweeterOrchid
Killer heavy 1979 roots tune from the Black Ark featuring Lacksley Castell with equally heavyweight dub on the flip.
- – Jah Love Is Sweeter
- – King Tubby's (Mix)
- 1. – Jah Love Is Sweeter
- 2. – King Tubby's (Mix)
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- 7" ORC 707£9.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Wayne JarrettCome Let's GoCity Line
New pressings of DKR very first two Wackie's releases from over a decade ago, first released by us in February 2013. Back then, these Joe Axumite & Wayne...
- Wayne Jarrett – Come Let's Go
- Jerry Johnson – Zion Rock
- 1. Wayne Jarrett – Come Let's Go
- 2. Jerry Johnson – Zion Rock
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Japanese Post-Punk, Goth & New Wave, 1980-1991, Pt. IDeath Is Not The End
A cassette-only Japanese post-punk, goth & new wave mixtape, the first in a tranche of regionally-focused mixes produced in partnership with Philadelphia's...
- – Excerpt 1
- – Excerpt 2
- 1. – Excerpt 1
- 2. – Excerpt 2
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- Cassette Tape DEATH083£14.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sister NancyArmageddonAriwa
Wicked tune from J.A. legend Sister Nancy with "Armageddon" produced by Mad Professor whilst on the flip is his "Runaway Slave"
- Sister Nancy – Armageddon
- Mad Professor – Runaway Slave
- 1. Sister Nancy – Armageddon
- 2. Mad Professor – Runaway Slave
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- 12" Ari 308£16.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Joe AxumiteNo Equal Rights In BabylonCity Line
New pressings of DKR very first two Wackie's releases from over a decade ago, first released by us in February 2013. Back then, these Joe Axumite & Wayne...
- Joe Axumite – No Equal Rights In Babylon
- Bullwackie's All Stars – Version
- 1. Joe Axumite – No Equal Rights In Babylon
- 2. Bullwackie's All Stars – Version
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- 7" DKR-124RE£11.00In stockAdd to Bag
Metalheads, Blue Note, London 1994-5 PHOTOZINEPhotographs by Eddie Otchere
Goldie, Kemistry and Storm .. .Just like being there!
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Barry BrownRelease The ChainRockers
All time killer deep roots cut from Barry Brown originally released in 1979 on the same awesome rhythm as Asher & Trimble's "Humble Yourself" produced...
- Barry Brown – Release The Chain
- Rockers All Stars – Chains Dub
- 1. Barry Brown – Release The Chain
- 2. Rockers All Stars – Chains Dub
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- 7" RP45007£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock