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Chet BakerFive From '65: The Quintet Summer SessionsNew Land
Jackie MittooReggae MagicSoul Jazz Records
SAULT10Forever Living Originals
Queen Demfeat. Yaeji, Sudan Archives, Yaya Bey, COUCOU CHLOE, Georgia Anne Muldrow & moreSoul Jazz Records
Wu-Tang and MathematicsBlack Samson, The Bastard Swordsman: Wu-Tang, The Saga Continues CollectionRuffNation
Little SimzLotusLittle Simz Records
TrashPriorities / LookSoul Jazz Records
The ReducersThings Go Wrong / We Are NormalSoul Jazz Records
No Logo: An insightful examination of advertising's impact on society and youth cultureBy Naomi Klein
Sammy DreadMy PrincessStudio 16
Dennis BrownRight FightStudio 16
Tony BrevettStar LightStudio 16
Bob & MarciaYoung Gifted And Black / Working To The TopSkank & Groove
Andre 3000Moving DayEpic
Music For A Revolution Vol.1 - Guinea’s Syliphone Recording Label (1967-1973)Various ArtistsRadio Martiko
The SkatalitesRebirthStudio 16
Brother, Can You Spare A Dime? (American Song During The Great Depression)Brother, Can You Spare A Dime? (American Song During The Great Depression)New World Records
Wilson TannerLegendsEfficient Space
Ron TrentLift Off (Part One)Rush Hour
Ron TrentLift Off (Part Two)Rush Hour
Arthur Baker NEW HARDBACK BOOKLooking For the Perfect BeatRemixing and Reshaping Hip-Hop, Rock and Rhythms
Strobes In Space: Indie Sleaze, Nu Rave & Future Disco 2000-2009Various ArtistsTwo Piers
Tenor MarioGive DemDubstoned Records
The BreadwinnersHi Dynamic Instrumental & DubBreadwinners Records
Boss Sounds E.P. ft. Woodfield All Stars & Donovan KingjayThe Beat On The StreetOriginal Gravity
M.L.K. & The BreadwinnersThe World Is In TroubleBreadwinners Records
Adam PrescottTime & Space / Time Longer Than RopeLion Charge Records
Francis BebeyTrésor MagnétiqueAfrica Seven
Tobias Bernstrup27Dark Entries
Andrew HillAndrew!!!Blue Note
Quincy JonesBody HeatDecca
Emahoy Tsege Mariam GebruChurch of Kidane MehretMississippi Records
BorghesiaClonesDark Entries
Misty LaneEnergyDark Entries
Gina XGreatest FitsDark Entries
- CD 1744805 £7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Ramp – The American Promise
- Ramp – I Just Love You
- Ramp – Give It
- Ramp – Everybody Loves The Sunshine
- Ramp – Come into Knowledge
- Ramp – Try, Try, Try
- Ramp – Daylight
- Ramp – Look into the Sky
Rare Groove Holy Grail!
Produced by Roy Ayers with cult version of "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" plus rare-groove fave "Daylight"!!
Very highly recommended!
Jimmy SmithHoochie Coochie Man (1966)Verve
USA original gatefold copy . Produced by Creed Taylor. Smokin!
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA vinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Jimmy SmithRoot DownVerve
Root Down was Hammond B-3 jazz legend Jimmy Smith's 1972 live album for Verve. Recorded in Los Angeles in 1972, it features a young band that were very...
- – Root Down (And Get It)
- 4. – Root Down (And Get It)
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP (180 gram) 6562738£36.99Part of Verve's 'Acoustic Sounds' Series.In stockAdd to Bag
The Eddie Fisher QuintetThe Third CupVerve
A singular album from the jazz guitarist - more well-known for his later period funk records - Fisher grooves here with a stripped-down jazz sound and...
- LP (180 gram) 5849225£34.99In stockAdd to Bag
Tony ScottMusic For Zen Meditation And Other Joys (Verve by Request)Verve
Mostly improvised by clarinettist Scott, backed by Hozan Yamamoto and Shinichi Yuize - on the Japanese instruments shakuhachi and koto - this 1964 album...
- LP (180 gram) 5849230£34.99In stockAdd to Bag
Astrud GilbertoLook To The Rainbow (1966)Verve
Fantastic Brazil meets jazz bossa, aranged and conducted by Gil Evans. Killer version of Berimbau (with Dom Um Romao playing one!)
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Canadian vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
- LP (180 gram) 5849206£34.99In stockAdd to Bag
João DonatoA Bad Donato (Verve By Request)Verve
On this 1970 album recorded in Los Angeles, Donato departs from his Brazilian bossa nova roots, incorporating an eclectic, and electric, mix of funk, fusion...
- – The Frog
- – Lunar Tune
- 1. – The Frog
- 4. – Lunar Tune
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP (180 gram) 5562440£35.00In stockAdd to Bag
Archie SheppKwanza (Verve By Request Series)Verve
These 1969 recordings (released 5 years later) combine Shepp’s free jazz bonafides and a blend of blues and funk through an African lens, all in a big...
- LP (180 gram) 4847618£28.00In stockAdd to Bag
Jimmy SmithBashin' (1962)Verve
Jimmy swings his organ across big band arrangements by Oliver Nelson!
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Willie BoboFeelin' So Good (1966)Verve
Excellent 60s latin jazz and boogaloo.
- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Arthur Prysock The Best Of (1967)Verve
Mint original USA vinyl in once opened shrinkwrap.
- Original LP£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = 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 Herbie Mann NonetFlute Brass Vibes & Percussion (1961)Verve
Rare latin jazz. USA original album
- – Dearly Beloved
- 1. – Dearly Beloved
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Jimmy SmithPeter And The Wolf (1966)Verve
With the 'Incredible Jimmy Smith' on organ and arrangements by Oliver Nelson this adaptation of Prokofiev's fairy tale offers a fine jazz interpretation...
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Gary McFarlandSoft Samba Strings (1967)Verve
Original copy, 1967 album. USA gatefold vinyl.
- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Jackie & RoyChanges (1966)Verve
Rare 1966 album from jazz vocalists Jackie Cain and Roy Kral. Album produced by the great Creed Taylor and with arrangements by Oliver Nelson.
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Stan Getz Sweet Rain (1967) Verve
Recorded with Ron Carter, Grady Tate and Chick Corea. Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's and produced by Creed Taylor. Killer - check the opening track, Litha...
- – Sweet Rain
- 3. – Sweet Rain
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP 6512469£36.99Acousitic SoundsIn stockAdd to Bag
Jimmy SmithHobo Flats (1963)Verve
Not only does this 1963 LP pair Jimmy's organ with the creative charts of Oliver Nelson, but also with Zoot Sims, Clark Terry, Jimmy Cleveland, Milt Hinton...
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Irene ReidRoom For One More (1965 mono)Verve
Arranged and conducted by Oliver Nelson.
Original USA vinylVinyl VG+/Sleeve VG+100% SOTU Original Vinyl Guarantee happy or money back!
- Original LP£18.00In stockAdd to Bag
Clara WardHang Your Tears Out To Dry (1966)Verve
- – Hang Your Tears Out To Dry
- – Tumbling Tumbleweeds
- – Keep On Searchin'
- – The Right Direction
- – Tear It Down
- 2. – Hang Your Tears Out To Dry
- 4. – Tumbling Tumbleweeds
- 7. – Keep On Searchin'
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA VinylIn 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP 5399759£36.99Deluxe EditionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 5399757£13.99Deluxe EditionIn stockAdd to Bag
Arnold BlairTrying To Get Next To YouSoul Jazz Records
NEW LTD. FIRST EDITION 300 copies. Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
Stone-cold...
- – Trying To Get Next To You
- – I Won The Big Deal
- 1. – Trying To Get Next To You
- 2. – I Won The Big Deal
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- 7" SJR347-7£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Chuck Carbo & The Soul FindersCan I Be Your Squeeze / Take Care Your Homework FriendSoul Jazz Records
Chuck Carbo’s 'Can I Be Your Squeeze', backed with 'Take Care of Your Homework' are two of the most infectious break-heavy funk party tunes you will...
- – Can I Be Your Squeeze
- – Take Care Your Homework Friend
- 1. – Can I Be Your Squeeze
- 2. – Take Care Your Homework Friend
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR304-7£12.00In 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
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- CD CRD189£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Invasion Of The Mysteron Killer Sounds in 3-DSoul Jazz Records
Kevin Martin (aka The Bug) and Stuart Baker (Soul Jazz Records) have collaborated on a unique project bringing together new, exclusive and in-demand cutting-edge...
- Steely & Clevie – Street Sweeper
- Lenky & Sly – Now Thing
- Roots Manuva – Doogoo Dub
- Dave Kelly – The Return
- Harvel 'Gadaffi' Hart – Summer Bounce
- Federation Sound – Flatlands (Brooklyn Dub Mix)
- Steven 'Lenky' Marsden – Diwali
- Matt Shadetek – Yoga Rhythm
- Stereotyp ft. Alleycat – Modern Times
- Da Grynch and Tippa Irie – Agony
- Fresh Ear Productions – Hummer
- Diplo – Diplo Rhythm
- Harmonic 313 – Bazooka Riddim
- Marlon Williams – Pitbull
- Redlight – MDMA
- The Bug – Aktion
- Fat Eyes – Clothes Pin
- Steven Ventura – Throw Your Hands Up
- Sly Dunbar and Christopher Birch – Corners Boy
- David Jahson – King of Kings
- Fat Eyes – Steel Plate
- South Rakkas Crew – Red Alert
- Parara and McCoy – Them Can't Hold Yuh Girl
- King Tubby – Fat Thing Version
- World Beat – Goldmine
- Andre 'Suku' Gray – Sign
- Henfield and Shadowman – Babatunde
- Firehouse Crew – No False Hair
- Computer Paul – World Talk
- Fat Eyes – Overdose
- Prince Jazzbo – Great Dub
- Kickin' Productions – What You Gonna Do
- Pliers – I'm Your Man Dub
- Wiz Kidz Team – In My Heart Version
- Jammys Jam2 James – Peenie Peenie
- 1. Steely & Clevie – Street Sweeper
- 2. Lenky & Sly – Now Thing
- 3. Roots Manuva – Doogoo Dub
- View full info and tracklisting
- Deluxe 2×CD SJRCD236£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- 2×LP Vol.1 SJRLP236 -1£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- 2×LP Vol.2 SJRLP236-2£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- MP3 Release£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Henry WuDeep in the MuddEglo
Henry Wu (aka Kamaal Williams of Yussef Kamaal) returns to Eglo Records with a stone cold killer EP "Deep In The Mudd" - A heavyweight 6 track...
- – Deep in Mudd (feat. Hardhouse Banton)
- – R6 Interlude
- – Boards and Skins
- – Just Negotiate (Kaidi Tatham Remix) [feat. Simeon Jones]
- – Century (feat. Hardhouse Banton)
- – Reflections
- 1. – Deep in Mudd (feat. Hardhouse Banton)
- 2. – R6 Interlude
- 3. – Boards and Skins
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" EGLO51£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Brian Eno And David ByrneMy Life In The Bush Of Ghosts (1981)Sire
New HEAVYWEIGHT180 gram Limited Edition Double deluxe gatefold 2xLP new edition (out of print on vinyl for nearly ten years) of the super-expanded...
- – America Is Waiting
- – Regiment
- – Help Me Somebody
- – The Jezebel Spirit
- – Very Very Hungry
- – Moonlight In Glory
- – The Carrier
- – A Secret Life
- 1. – America Is Waiting
- 2. – Regiment
- 4. – Help Me Somebody
- View full info and tracklisting
- New 2×LP NNSH79894£39.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD BEDBX1£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
ThundercatDrunkBrainfeeder
Vinyl finally in stock! Highly anticipated 2nd album from bass virtuoso - Thundercat! Featuring an all star cast including Flying Lotus, Kendrick...
- – Rabbot Ho
- – Captain Stupido
- – Uh Uh
- – Bus in These Streets
- – A Fan’s Mail (Tron Song Suite II)
- – Lava Lamp
- – Jethro
- – Day & Night
- – Show You The Way [ft. Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins]
- – Walk on By [ft. Kendrick Lamar]
- – Blackkk
- – Tokyo
- – Jameel’s Space Ride
- – Friend Zone
- – Them Changes
- – Where I’m Going
- – Drink Dat [ft. Wiz Khalifa]
- – Inferno
- – I Am Crazy
- – 3AM
- – Drunk
- – The Turn Down [ft. Pharrell]
- – DUI
- 1. – Rabbot Ho
- 2. – Captain Stupido
- 3. – Uh Uh
- View full info and tracklisting
- 4x10"Box Set BF064£36.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD BFCD064£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Gil Scott-HeronLive In Berkeley 1978DOL
Recorded live in California in January 1978, with tracks from his current album at the time - "Bridges" - plus versions of "The Bottle" and "Home...
- LP (180 gram) DOL2075H£17.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ray BarrettoAcidFania
100% Essential album includes the classic Acid and The Soul Drummers!
This is perhaps the single most famous latin album there is, featuring the classic...
- – El Nuevo Barretto
- – Acid
- – Soul Drummers
- – Sola Te Dejare
- – Espiritu Libre
- 1. – El Nuevo Barretto
- 3. – Acid
- 5. – Soul Drummers
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) VMP2205-LP£30.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Herbie HancockThrust (1974)Columbia
An essential classic! The heaviest funky jazz ever recorded. Deep, deep, deep. As good as it gets!
180 gram audiophile issue vinyl.
- – Spank-A-Lee
- – Palm Grease
- 1. – Spank-A-Lee
- 4. – Palm Grease
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP (180g) MOVLP032£28.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD CK64984£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Massive AttackBlue LinesWild Bunch / Virgin
Seminal beats / trip hop album from 1991. The debut album from this Bristol based crew is an essential for any collection. Features the classic, 'Unfinished...
- – Safe From Harm
- – One Love
- – Blue Lines
- – Be Thankful For What You've Got
- – Five Man Army
- – Unfinished Sympathy
- – Daydreaming
- – Lately
- – Hymn Of The Big Wheel
- 1. – Safe From Harm
- 2. – One Love
- 3. – Blue Lines
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP 0602557009606£35.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 4771425£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Betty HarrisMean Man / I'm Gonna Git YaSoul Jazz Records
EXCLUSIVE NEW 45rpm - ONLY available direct from Soul Jazz Records or Sounds of the Universe.This is our second Betty Harris single...
- Betty Harris – Mean Man
- Betty Harris – I'm Gonna Git Ya
- 1. Betty Harris – Mean Man
- 2. Betty Harris – I'm Gonna Git Ya
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR342-7£14.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Shina Williams & His African PercussionistsAgboju LogunStrut
Strut reissue Shina Williams’ monster Nigerian disco anthem ‘Agboju Logun’, pairing the rare original album version (released on Phonodisk Nigeria)...
- – Agboju Logun (12" Version)
- – Agboju Logun (LP Version)
- 1. – Agboju Logun (12" Version)
- 2. – Agboju Logun (LP Version)
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- 12" STRUT154S£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Lily TomlinDetroit City (1975)Polydor
Yes that Lily Tomlin song in homage to Detroit! ORIG USA 45 (in plain sleeve)
- – Detroit City
- 1. – Detroit City
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- Original 7" PD 14283£5.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Gil Scott-HeronThe Revolution Will Not Be TelevisedBMG
Great compilation of loads of great early Gil Scott-Heron. Recommended. Every one is an essential track.
- – The revolution will not be televised
- – Lady day and john coltrane
- – Home is where the hatred is
- 1. – The revolution will not be televised
- 5. – Lady day and john coltrane
- 7. – Home is where the hatred is
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD CDBGPD305£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
- Reissue LP BGPD306£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
James BrownThe PaybackPolydor
Superb must-have 'funky ass' James Brown album featuring 'The Payback', 'Stone To The Bone' and 'Mind Power' amongst others.
- CD 5171372£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
SaltHung UpSoul Jazz Records
NEW LTD. 300 copies (2nd Press, yellow label)
Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
FACT mag. no....
- – Hung Up
- – I Can't Believe
- 1. – Hung Up
- 2. – I Can't Believe
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- 7" SJR297-7£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Steve Monite / Tabu Ley RochereauOnly You / Hafi DeoSoundway
Now a firm favourite in many a DJ's record bag, Nigerian disco-boogie king Steve Monite's hit 'Only You' is given a rework by Sofrito's own Frankie Francis....
- Steve Monite – Only You (Frankie Francis Edit)
- Tabu Ley Rochereau – Hafi Deo (Nick The Record / Dan Tyler Edit)
- 1. Steve Monite – Only You (Frankie Francis Edit)
- 2. Tabu Ley Rochereau – Hafi Deo (Nick The Record / Dan Tyler Edit)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" SNDW12025£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Gil Scott-HeronFree Will (1972)Flying Dutchman
Brilliant early Gil Scott-Heron album. One of his rarest on the great Flying Dutchman label.
- – Free Will
- – Sex Education Ghetto Style
- 1. – Free Will
- 11. – Sex Education Ghetto Style
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP HIQLP023£23.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD CDBGPM281£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jurassic 5Quality ControlPIAS
Reissue of J5's stellar CLASSIC debut 2000 album, they walked the tightrope between underground and mainstream hip-hop. Killer samples and thought-provoking...
- – How We Get Along (Intro)
- – The Influence
- – Great Expectations
- – Quality Control
- 1. – How We Get Along (Intro)
- 2. – The Influence
- 3. – Great Expectations
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP PIASC1024LP£26.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Betty HarrisThere's A Break In The RoadSoul Jazz Records
EXCLUSIVE NEW 45rpm - ONLY available direct from Soul Jazz Records or Sounds of the Universe.All time-killer New Orleans heavyweight funk...
- – There's A Break In The Road
- – Show It
- 1. – There's A Break In The Road
- 2. – Show It
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR343-7£13.00In stockAdd to Bag