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Carlos GarnettCosmos NucleusTime Traveler
Kenny BarronSunset To DawnTime Traveler
Roy BrooksThe Free SlaveTime Traveler
Yazmin LaceyTeal DreamsAMF Records
MoodymannBlack MahoganiPeacefrog
MoodymannBlack Mahogani IIPeacefrog
Soul JamaicaFeat. Alton Ellis, Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, Sound Dimension and more!Soul Jazz Records
Bobby HutchersonMontaraBlue Note
Alfa MistRouletteSekito
Sven WunderDaybreakPiano Piano Records
Winston Matthews / The PurpleitesSun Is Shining / The Pressure Is OnStudio One
Roy Ayers UbiquityChange Up The GrooveVampisoul
Latin Fire!Tropical Dance Music from Discos Fuentes, Colombia 1956-83Cumbia-Salsa-Afro-FunkSoul Jazz Records
Ashanti Selah & Joe AriwaLive Up RightAriwa
URThe Final FrontierUnderground Resistance
Tony Benjamin / Mad ProfessorTrod OnAriwa
Ze IbarraAFIMMr Bongo
Prince And The RevolutionAround The World In A DayWarner
LeilaCourtesy of Choice ۲۵ … asides and besidesXL Recordings
Nightmares On WaxEcho45 Sound SystemWarp
TroubadoursEverything Is Being Recorded All The TimeFew Crackles
Joseph KamaruHeavy CombinationDisciples
ZopelarPrimal Vision EPForbidden Dance
I Am An InstrumentReceiveand another and
Cal TjaderRitmo CalienteDescarga!
Peven Everett & InkswelStrongerInner Tribe Records
Spinal TapThe End ContinuesInterscope Records
GorillazThe MountainKong
Terry CallierThe New Folk Sound of Terry CallierConcord
AirThe Virgin Suicides ReduxAircheology
Armand Hammer & The AlchemistHaramBackwoodz Studioz / Rhymesayers
Armand Hammer & The AlchemistMercyBackwoodz Studioz / Rhymesayers
Mr. GMy Friends EPPhoenix G.
AshraNew Age Of EarthProper Records
Los ZherosPsychedelic Cumbia PartyVampisoul
- 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!
Wes MontgomeryTequila (1966)Verve
Original USA vinyl
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
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)
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- 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
Alice ColtranePtah The El Daoud (1970)Verve
ESSENTIAL deep jazz featuring Pharoah Sanders and Joe Henderson! This is a true classic of spiritual jazz from one of our favourite artists! Recorded...
- – Ptah, The El Daoud
- – Turiya And Ramakrishna
- – Blue Nile
- – Mantra
- 1. – Ptah, The El Daoud
- 2. – Turiya And Ramakrishna
- 3. – Blue Nile
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP (180g) 4599137£28.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD IMP12012£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Roy BrooksBeatVerve
Extremely rare LP from Roy Brooks originally released on Motown's jazz imprint Workshop Jazz label. Original copies cost £100s of pounds - with good reason!
Roy...
- – Homestretch
- – If I Could See Me Now
- – Passin' The Buck
- – Soulin'
- – Soulsphere
- – My Secret Passion
- 1. – Homestretch
- 2. – If I Could See Me Now
- 3. – Passin' The Buck
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP (180g) 4599135£28.00In 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
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
Walter WanderleyCheganca (1966)Verve
Following on from "Rain Forest" and a few months later the bossa organ groove is still going strong on "Agua De Beber", "Voce E Eu" and "Cheganca"!
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print 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
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
The New Stan Getz Quartet with Astrud GilbertoGetz Au Go Go (1964)Verve
Stan Getz with Astrud Gilberto doing their Bossa Nova thang live in New York, 1964. Original USA vinyl in orig. 1964 shrinkwrap!
- LP (180 gram) 7520777£36.99In stockAdd to Bag
- LP (180 gram) MOVLP1318£23.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 1739687£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Walter WanderleyBatucada (1967)Verve
- – Batucada (The Beat)
- – Os Grilos (The Crickets Sing For Anamaria)
- 3. – Batucada (The Beat)
- 5. – Os Grilos (The Crickets Sing For Anamaria)
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
John ColtraneThe John Coltrane Quartet PlaysVerve
Recorded in two sessions just a few months after working on A Love Supreme, this album makes for a perfect introduction to Coltrane’s final period as...
- LP 7581301£36.99In 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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 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
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
Ekambi BrillantAfrican Funk Experimentals (1975-1982)Africa Seven
Ekambi Brillant was born in the village of Dibombari in Cameroon in 1948. In 1962 he attended school in Yaounde and learned his musical craft. In 1971...
- – Africa Africa
- – Aboki (Mon Copain)
- – Nyambe
- – N'kondo (La Joie Des Retrouvailles)
- – Ekila
- – Soul Castle
- – Massoma (Remerciements)
- – Machine Ma Bwindea
- – Mother Africa
- – Lambo Lena
- 1. – Africa Africa
- 2. – Aboki (Mon Copain)
- 3. – Nyambe
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP ASVN038£16.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Gil Scott-HeronFrom South Africa To South CarolinaArista
Essential Gil Scott-Heron album from '75 that brings together the struggle against apartheid, the campaign against nuclear power and the promise of black...
- New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) 3700477838454£36.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD 3700477838461£18.00In stockAdd to Bag
Roy AyersHe's Coming (1972)Polydor
Featuring "We Live In Brooklyn Baby" and "He's A Superstar"!
Surely the most essential Roy Ayers album - everyone a killer. Super deep, heavy funk jazz....
- – He's a Superstar
- – He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
- – Ain't Got Time
- – I Don't Know How To Love Him
- – He's Coming
- – We Live in Brooklyn Baby
- – Sweet Butterfly of Love
- – Sweet Tears
- – Fire Weaver
- 1. – He's a Superstar
- 2. – He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
- 3. – Ain't Got Time
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP 700163£28.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Boogie Breakdown: South African Synth-Disco 1980-1984Cultures Of Soul
Reliable compilers, Cultures Of Soul focus in on a collection of disco and boogie from the South African scene in the early to mid-80s. Featuring...
- The Cannibals – Hey Tonight
- The Cannibals – We Keep On Keeping On
- Harari – Party
- Harari – Good Vibes
- Don Laka – I Wanna Be Myself
- Don Laka – Let's Move The Night
- Neville Nash – Breakdown
- Neville Nash – Perfect Love
- Benjamin Ball – Flash A Flashlight
- Benjamin Ball – I Just Keep Dancing
- Al Etto – You've Got The Love
- Al Etto – Hold On To Love
- 1. The Cannibals – Hey Tonight
- 2. The Cannibals – We Keep On Keeping On
- 3. Harari – Party
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP COS018-LP£24.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD COS018-CD£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Jimmy Castor BunchIt's Just BegunRCA
Classic funk album with B-Boy breaks a plenty including the seminal breakers tune 'It's Just Begun'
- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA vinyl, small cutout, bit of spine wearSold out Notify me when in stock
Sir SpyroTopper Top (Kahn & Neek Remix)Deep Medi Musik
Crazy-limited, one-sided refix of Sir Spyro's monster 'Topper Top' by Kahn & Neek - don't miss!
- – Topper Top (Kahn & Neek Remix)
- 1. – Topper Top (Kahn & Neek Remix)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" MEDI097£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Roy AyersAfrica, Center of the WorldPolydor
African influenced funk jazz from the man, following on from his previous collaboration with Fela.
- New LP POLY6327£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD CDSBCS63£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Weldon IrvineLiberated Brother (1972)Nodlew
Words cannot describe the beauty of Weldon Irvine's music. 'Liberated Brother' (later covered by Horace Silver) is one of two seminal albums released on...
- – Liberated Brother
- – Gloria
- 1. – Liberated Brother
- 5. – Gloria
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP PLP-7826£35.00P-Vine ReissueOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- Reissue LP NODLE1001£19.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Creative SourceCreative Source (1973)Polydor
Superb soul album featuring the classic tracks: "You Cant Hide Love" & "Who Is He And What Is He To You". A must have album.
- – You Can't Hide Love
- – Who Is He And What Is He To You
- 1. – You Can't Hide Love
- 7. – Who Is He And What Is He To You
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original USA Vinyl gatefold, some sleeve wear, sticker removal mark
surface marks plays fineSold out Notify me when in stock - CD SOL-CD-1207£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The ExplosionsGarden Of Four TreesSoul Jazz Records
You could buy the one original copy currently on Discogs for £1,200 - OR buy this!
Seminal New Orleans Eddie Bo production from the near legendary group...
- – Garden Of Four Trees
- – Teach Me
- 1. – Garden Of Four Trees
- 2. – Teach Me
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR282-7£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ohio PlayersSkin Tight (1974)Mercury
The Ohio Players took a big step up to a new level of funkiness with 'Skin Tight'. Not only did they make a move to a new record label, they also put...
- New LP MERC705£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Greg Belson's Divine Disco: American Gospel Disco (1974-1984)Cultures Of Soul
Killer up-beat gospel comp from Greg Belson and Cultures of Soul. Divine Disco delivers a snapshot in time encapsulating the raw power of spiritual...
- Enlightment – Faith Is The Key
- Delores Fuller – One More Chance Lord
- Gospel Ambassadors – What Kind Of Man Is This
- Enlightment – What’s Happening People
- Betty Griffin – Free Spirit
- The Inspirational Souls – Jesus Is Going Away (But He’s Coming Back Again)
- Gospel Ambassadors – Thank You, Jesus
- Gloria Griffin – You
- Masters Of Music – Trouble Don’t Last Always
- The Gospelaires Of Dayton, Ohio – Nowhere To Run
- Shirley Finney – Give Your Best To The Master
- The Testimonial Singers – No Greater Love
- Herman Harris & The Voices Of Faith, Hope & Love – Give Yourself To Jesus
- Gospel Ambassadors – Thank You, Jesus (Steve Cobby Remix)
- Masters Of Music – Trouble Don’t Last Always (Rahaan Edit)
- 1. Enlightment – Faith Is The Key
- 2. Delores Fuller – One More Chance Lord
- 3. Gospel Ambassadors – What Kind Of Man Is This
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP COS017-LP£23.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Leroy HutsonThe Man! (1973)Curtom
Seminal rare groove debut album from the legendary Leroy Hutson released on Curtis Mayfield's Curtom label in 1973. Killer
- Reissue LP CRTM8020£20.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Roy Ayers UbiquityEverybody Loves The SunshinePolydor
Mellow rare groove classic featuring the blissed out must have title track "Everybody Loves The Sunshine", "It Ain't Your Sign It's Your Mind" and more!
- CD 8338442£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Twinkie ClarkAwake O ZionAthens of the North
Gospel disco dance-floor filler from one of The Clark Sisters! First time on a 7" - another essential one from AOTN!
- – Awake O Zion
- – Power
- 1. – Awake O Zion
- 2. – Power
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH048£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Bernard WrightNard (1981)Arista
Rare groove classic! Bernard Wright was part of the Tom Browne/Don Blackman crew that emerged from a musical academy in Queens NY in the late seventies...
- – Haboglabotribin'
- – Music Is The Key
- 3. – Haboglabotribin'
- 7. – Music Is The Key
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP GRP5011£60.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal Pre-Owned USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock