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Sabu Martinez / Beny More Y Su Orq. Gigante Hotel Alyssa-Sousse, Tunisia / Babarabatiri
Mr Bongo
- 7" LAT4503£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Sabu Martinez – Hotel Alyssa-Sousse, Tunisia
- Beny More Y Su Orq. Gigante – Babarabatiri
'Hotel Alyssa-Sousse, Tunisia' is taken from percussionist Sabu Martinez' 'Afro Temple' LP; an all-time classic Latin record. Originals of the album used to change hands for as much as $3000. This track has never been released on 7".
'Babarabatiri' was written by Antar Daly and released in the early 1950's on a 78/10" on RCA. More was a master of Cuban music and is regarded as one of the greats. Many versions of the track have been recorded including interpretations by Tito Puente, Quantic, Fania All Stars, Machito and More himself. This version of the track has never been released officially on 7".
Bobby WilliamsFunky Super FlyMr Bongo
Rich in raw, gritty, from-the-heart grooves, the influence of James Brown is strong, yet the tracks are distinctly Bobby. Oozing style and substance, the...
Skyrager pres. Coconut Dreams Vol.1Mr Bongo
Now, this one is a little bit special. Mr Bongo recruit Skyrager, one half of legendary production duo Psychemagik to put together the first in a new compilation...
Curio CurioCurio CurioMr Bongo
An opportune encounter between two producer/musicians soon blossomed into an uplifting, heartfelt Brazilian MPB-groove project, 'Curio Curio' shaped by...
- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP343NO£25.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD343£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
RealityDisco PartyMr Bongo
Mr Bongo presents a reissue of one of the rarest releases on the illustrious and now ultra-rare tax scam label TSG Records.Disco Party is a time capsule...
- LP MRBLP344£25.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD344£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Ricardo Eddy MartinezExpreso RitmicoMr Bongo
Ricardo Eddy Martinez's Expreso Ritmico from 1978 is a prized album fusing funk, disco, and orchestrated influences with Afro-Cuban percussion, Latin breaks,...
- – Expreso Ritmico
- – Tambo Iya
- – Yeya Son
- – Te Quedas
- – Que La Tristeza Se Fue
- – Mi Conga Es La Que Es
- – Mas No Me Falta Fe
- – La 132
- – Este Tumbao
- – De Mis Razones
- 1. – Expreso Ritmico
- 2. – Tambo Iya
- 3. – Yeya Son
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- LP MRBLP340£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD340£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Eduardo Araujo & SilvinhaSou Filho Desse ChaoMr Bongo
Brazil has always been a font of musical innovation and this album from 1976 remains one of its most dazzling, though rather hidden delights. Created by...
- LP MRBLP330£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD330£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Soyuz(If You Ask) / TenorioMr Bongo
A brand new, dreamy, blissed-out pop production with a '70s AOR touch, by the ever on point Soyuz. Coming at a period between albums, the single features...
- 7" MRB7220£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
Akira Ishikawa & Count BuffaloesUganda (Dawn Of African Rock)Mr Bongo
For this offering, originally released in 1972 on Toshiba Records, Akira Ishikawa takes us on a deep tripped-out journey. 'Uganda (Dawn of Rock)' is a...
- – Wanyamana Mapambazuko
- – Na Tu Penda Sana
- – Vita
- – Pygmy
- 1. – Wanyamana Mapambazuko
- 2. – Na Tu Penda Sana
- 3. – Vita
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- LP MRBLP239£45.00BoxsetIn stockAdd to Bag
- LP MRBLP239B£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD239£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sven WunderMagnolia / LotusMr Bongo
Wild, psychedelic, middle eastern-style, cinematic funk vibes from the hotly-tipped Sven Wunder! Very limited 45 release from Mr Bongo - check the breaks!
- – Magnolia
- – Lotus
- 1. – Magnolia
- 2. – Lotus
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- 7" MRB7177£14.00In stockAdd to Bag
Matthew Tavares and Leland WhittyVisionsMr Bongo
'Visions' is a new collaborative album from BADBADNOTGOOD co-founders, Matthew Tavares and Leland Whitty. Conceptually the album is a canvas for a combination...
- – Through The Looking Glass
- – Woah
- – Blue
- – Symbols Of Transformation
- – Visions Of You
- – Eyes
- – Awakenings
- – Heat Of The Moon
- – Black Magic
- – Symbols Of Transformation II
- – Living Water Assembly
- 1. – Through The Looking Glass
- 2. – Woah
- 3. – Blue
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- New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP206R£21.99Limited, coloured vinyl editionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD206£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jungle BrownFull CircleMr Bongo
The second full-length LP from Jungle Brown, ‘Full Circle’, drops via Mr Bongo and features collaborations with Sampa The Great, Fliptrix (High Focus)...
- – Keep It Movin'
- – Wicked feat. Fliptrix
- – Ikoja feat. Elde
- – Huami feat. Terri Walker
- – Sometimes feat. Ruby
- – Wayside
- – Time Ticks
- – U&I
- – We On feat. Sampa The Great
- – Custom Made feat. Ayo The Yung Afrika Pyoneer
- 1. – Keep It Movin'
- 2. – Wicked feat. Fliptrix
- 3. – Ikoja feat. Elde
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- LP MRBLP194£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD194£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Herman Kelly And LifePercussion Explosion!Mr Bongo
Percussion Explosion! was the brainchild of drummer, percussionist, producer and arranger, Herman Kelly and his percussive disco-funk group from Miami,...
- – Dance To The Drummer's Beat
- – Time After Time
- – A Refreshing Love
- – Who's The Funky DJ?
- – Share Your Love
- – Do The Handbone
- 1. – Dance To The Drummer's Beat
- 2. – Time After Time
- 3. – A Refreshing Love
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- LP MRBLP311£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD311£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Norma WhiteI Want Your Love / VersionSoul Jazz Records
MASSIVE Chic meets reggae - monster tune!
- Norma White – I Want Your Love
- Dub Specialist – I Want Your Love (Version)
- 1. Norma White – I Want Your Love
- 2. Dub Specialist – I Want Your Love (Version)
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- 7" SJR338-7£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Pete Rodriguez / Joe Bataan I Like It Like That / Subway JoeMr Bongo
First release in the Mr Bongo, Latin 45 series.
Band leader, arranger and pianist Pete Rodriguez's 'I Like It Like That' is a well known, all...
- Pete Rodriguez – I Like It Like That
- Joe Bataan – Subway Joe
- 1. Pete Rodriguez – I Like It Like That
- 2. Joe Bataan – Subway Joe
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- 7" LAT45 01£8.49Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Computa Games Feat K-MaxxDo Your ThingAustin Boogie Crew
The party don’t stop as production duo Computa Games continue the ABC tradition, delivering a choice modern funk two-sider on the newest 45 release...
- – Do Your Thing
- – Feel Right 2Nite
- 1. – Do Your Thing
- 2. – Feel Right 2Nite
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- 7" ABC 003£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Nico Gomez & His Orchestra / Nico GomezAquarela / RioMr Bongo
Nico Gomez was born in Holland before moving to Belgium in the late 40s. ‘Aquarela’ and ‘Rio’ are both taken from his ‘Bossa...
- Nico Gomez & His Orchestra – Aquarela
- Nico Gomez – Rio
- 1. Nico Gomez & His Orchestra – Aquarela
- 2. Nico Gomez – Rio
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- 7" LAT4502£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Monsalve Y Los ForajidosAbeja / Black & DeckerOlindo Records
Hard-hitting, latin-funk from Venezuelan troupe, Monsalve Y Los Forajidos! Two killer tracks that will excite both DJs and dancers alike!
- – Abeja
- – Black & Decker
- 1. – Abeja
- 2. – Black & Decker
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- 7" OR001£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Glistens: A Library Compilation by Ed MacfarlaneLo Recordings
Having previously explored the world of 60’s and 70’s library music with their Nuggets, Connectors and Digs compilations, Lo Recordings focuses on...
- Steve Jeffries – Evil At Play
- Paul Shaw – Cloud Hopping
- Nick Sargent – Endurance Test
- Paul Williams – Shining Ice
- Rick Baker – Shorelines
- 1. Steve Jeffries – Evil At Play
- 2. Paul Shaw – Cloud Hopping
- 3. Nick Sargent – Endurance Test
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- New LP (180g) LO152LP£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Idris MuhammadTurn This Mutha OutSoul Brother Records
Reissue of this classic and much sampled 1977 album from drummer Idris Muhammad. An all time jazz-funk-disco favourite featuring the killer disco...
- – Could Heaven Ever Be Like This
- – Camby Bolongo
- – Turn This Mutha Out
- – Tasty Cakes
- – Crab Apple
- – Moon Hymn
- – Say What
- 1. – Could Heaven Ever Be Like This
- 2. – Camby Bolongo
- 3. – Turn This Mutha Out
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- LP LPSBCS73£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD CDSBCS73£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Alex Mendoza y sus Poetas del Ritmo¡Cumbealo!Names You Can Trust
The Poets of Rhythm successfully take that ultra gritty realism into styles of West African Funk, Ethiopian Groove, and now, for the first time on...
- – ¡Cumbéalo!
- – Bu-Gu-Luz
- 1. – ¡Cumbéalo!
- 2. – Bu-Gu-Luz
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- 7" NYCT7021£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Bettye SwannMake Me Yours (1967)Money Records
This album is wicked! Killer female deep southern soul. So many good tracks on this album!
- – Make Me Yours
- – Don't Look Back
- – You Gave Me Love
- – The Heartache Is Gone
- 1. – Make Me Yours
- 3. – Don't Look Back
- 8. – You Gave Me Love
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- LP MNY1103£19.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
JOHNNY!Only LoveNow Again
Ghanaian Afro-Rock from German producer/composer JJ Whitefield plus an international cast of top shelf musicians inc. keyboardist/singer Henry...
- – Only Love
- – Only Love (instrumental)
- 1. – Only Love
- 2. – Only Love (instrumental)
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- 7" NA 70367£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Cheryl LynnCheryl LynnColumbia
With "Got to be Real". Boogie classic!
- – Got To Be Real
- – All My Lovin'
- – Star Love
- – Come In From The Rain
- – You Saved My Day
- – Give My Love To You
- – Nothing You Say
- – You're The One
- – Daybreak (Storybook Children)
- – Got To Be Real (US Columbia Single) [CD Bonus Track]
- – Star Love (US Columbia Single) [CD Bonus Track]
- – Star Love (US Columbia 12" Mix) [CD Bonus Track]
- – You Saved My Day (US Columbia 12" Version) [CD Bonus Track]
- 1. – Got To Be Real
- 2. – All My Lovin'
- 3. – Star Love
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- Original LP£9.99Vinyl 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!Sold out Notify me when in stock - Reissue LP COLUM35486H£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD SMCR5122£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Mulatu AstatkeYègellé Tezeta / YèkatitMr Bongo
Yegele TezetaLow is a low slung, mysterious organ led groover, with building, layered horns a sampled by Nas & Damian Marley on ‘As We Enter’...
- – Yègellé Tezeta
- – Yèkatit
- 1. – Yègellé Tezeta
- 2. – Yèkatit
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- 7" AFR45.03£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Barrington Levy & TrinityGive Thanks & PraiseVolcano
Top dee jay cut from the 80s dancehall scene of jamaica with strong dub on the flip.
- – Give Thanks & Praise
- – Praise Dub
- 1. – Give Thanks & Praise
- 2. – Praise Dub
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- 7"£5.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Alice ClarkDon't You Care / Never Did I Stop Loving YouMainstream
Absolutely mind-blowing 100% essential soul bomb! Both sides killer.
- – Don't You Care
- – Never Did I Stop Loving You
- 1. – Don't You Care
- 2. – Never Did I Stop Loving You
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- 7" BGPS 046£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Marilyn Barbarin and The Soul FindersRebornSoul Jazz Records
Surely one of the TUFFEST New Orleans Funk tunes ever made! The intensity of Marilyn Barbarin’s vocals are only matched by the super-tightness of Eddie...
- – Reborn
- – Believe Me
- 1. – Reborn
- 2. – Believe Me
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- 7" SJR303-7£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
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
Inell YoungWhat Do You See In HerSoul Jazz Records
A stone-cold CLASSIC tune!Simply one the most soulful New Orleans tunes EVER to come out on record from Eddie Bo vocalist Inell Young.
Rare as...New...
- Inell Young – What Do You See In Her
- Inell Young – I Remember The Summer
- 1. Inell Young – What Do You See In Her
- 2. Inell Young – I Remember The Summer
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- 7" SJR185-7£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Inell YoungThe Next Ball GameSoul Jazz Records
Killer New Orleans Funk rarity!
Inell Young's searing vocal performance backed by the unbelievably funky James Black's seriously awesome second-line...
- – The Next Ball Game
- – Part Of The Game
- 1. – The Next Ball Game
- 2. – Part Of The Game
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- 7" SJR283-7£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Gil Scott-HeronThe Revolution Will Not Be Televised / Home Is Where The Hatred IsBGP
Killer double-sider reissued - with Gil at his radical best.
- – the revolution will not be televised
- – home is where the hatred is
- 1. – the revolution will not be televised
- 2. – home is where the hatred is
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- 7" BGPS038£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ghost WriterzThey Wanna KnowNice Up!
London's Ghost Writerz are back with a banger! Following a slew of releases on Tru Thoughts and a recent mixtape "Welcome To Ghost Town" heating up the...
- – They Wanna Know
- – Dancehall Dub
- 1. – They Wanna Know
- 2. – Dancehall Dub
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- 7" NUP036£5.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Eleventh HourHollywood Hot (1975)20th Century Records
- – Hollywood Hot
- 1. – Hollywood Hot
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- Original 7" TC-2215£8.99Sold out Notify me when in stock