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Rebel Island SoulUnder the Influence: Reggae, Funk & Soul in Jamaica in the 1970sSoul Jazz Records
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
KNEECAPFENIANHeavenly Recordings
Fred JacksonHootin’ ‘N Tootin’Blue Note
Nightmares On Wax vs Adrian SherwoodIn A Space Outta DubWarp Records
Nightmares On WaxIn A Space Outta Sound [20th Anniversary Edition]Warp Records
Larry YoungMother ShipBlue Note
John Lee HookerThat’s My Story: John Lee Hooker Sings the BluesConcord
Fight The Fire: Digital Reggae, Conscious Roots and Dub in Nigeria 1986-91Various ArtistsSoundway Records
Stan Getz & Luiz BonfáJazz Samba Encore!Verve
Ryuichi SakamotoOPUSSony
Frank SinatraSongs for Swingin’ Lovers!Blue Note
Black Jazz RecordsThe Best Of Black Jazz Records 1971-75Soul Jazz Records
Doug CarnThe Best Of Doug CarnSoul Jazz Records
Astrud GilbertoThe Shadow Of Your SmileVerve
YeBULLYgamma.
Pharoah SandersElevationVerve
Mark RonsonLate Night FeelingsSony
Gabor SzaboSpellbinderVerve
Eddie PalmieriVamonos Pa'l MonteConcord
The ProdigyFirestarter [x30 Vinyl Edition]XL Recordings
John ColtraneThe Best Of John ColtraneConcord
Ranking BarnabasThe Cold CrusherJAMDUNG
Flying LotusBIG MAMABrainfeeder
Neil YoungGreatest HitsReprise Records
ShabakaOf The EarthShabaka Records
Barbara MooreBright & ShiningBe With Records
Charles StepneyEternal Journey - The Arrangements And Productions Of Charles StepneyVarious ArtistsBGP
Pan Afrikan People's ArkestraLive At Widney High December 26th, 1971The Village
Bill CallahanMy Days Of 58Drag City
Jon LucienSearch For the Inner SelfKent
Four TetHuman Voice / T246 130ish Electribe PlaitsText
- 7" ATH025£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Samuel Jonathan Johnson – Sweet Love
- Samuel Jonathan Johnson – Reason for the Reason
A big spin for Theo Parrish! Groovy as hell soul number, taken from Samuel Jonathan Johnson killer "My Music" album! Another essential Athens of the North re-issue!
James Alexander Bright & Faye MeanaBaby / Take It SlowAthens Of The North
Athens of The North's latest must-check missive draws together two rising stars of the UK underground: label regular James Alexander Bright, and vocalist...
- – Baby
- – Take It Slow
- 1. – Baby
- 2. – Take It Slow
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- 7" ATH021£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jeff SovaBelvedere PointAthens Of The North
Athens of The North's latest deep dive into electronic music's lesser-known fringes takes us to Michigan in the mid 1990s, and the largely unknown work...
- – Belvedere Point
- – Bright Eyes
- – Del Vista
- – Monarch
- – All Smiles
- – Blue Zones
- – A New Day
- – Drifter
- – Dazed & Dazzled
- – Follow Me
- – Dance Of Life
- 1. – Belvedere Point
- 2. – Bright Eyes
- 3. – Del Vista
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- LP AOTNLP088£23.99In stockAdd to Bag
Kenneth JordanExcitementAthens Of The North
Columbus native Kenneth Jordan was such a force in the late 80s r&b scene that local talent shows had to rewrite their rules. His voice dominated so consistently...
- 7" ATH199£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Dennis O'Keith GarnerMigraineAthens Of The North
Funk heads, you'll be needing this one in your bag because 'Migraine' by North Carolinian musician Dennis Garner alongside Dennis O. is a rare and intoxicating...
- 7" ATH195£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jodesha & Star RideStar RideAthens Of The North
Honest garage soul from San Diego's late-70s underground: 'Star Ride' by Jodesha & Star Ride emerges flash-blind from the depths of obscurity, thanks to...
- 7" ATH197£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
CrisrailNovember 18, 1983Athens Of The North
You can always rely on Athens of the North to sure up pure gold each and every time. This is another case in point: Chris Rael's 'November 18, 1983' is...
- 7" ATH189£15.99In stockAdd to Bag
Girls Of The Internet & James Alexander BrightSomeone Somewhere / Where Is Your LoveAthens Of The North
Dynamic, multi-limbed house outfit Girls of the Internet have collaborated with Athens of the North for a special, limited edition two track tour 12”,...
- 12" AOTN12025£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightCool CoolAthens Of The North
We have been waiting for this full length to drop ever since we were tased by the lead single a month or so ago. There was already no doubting James Alexander...
- – Straight Line
- – Your Love
- – Fall For You
- – Cool Cool
- – Catch My Breath
- – Aguas Blancas
- – I Feel Alive ft Letherette
- – YSYSYS
- – Fuzzy Yellow Magic
- – Hear ft Daudi Matsiko
- 1. – Straight Line
- 2. – Your Love
- 3. – Fall For You
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- LP AOTNLP 171£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightFall for YouAthens Of The North
Deep, breezy soul movements from from multi-talented vocalist, James Alexander Bright. Top, contemporary vibes from Athens Of The North!
- – Fall For You
- – Viper Flames
- 1. – Fall For You
- 2. – Viper Flames
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- 7" ATH181£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Leonard GrandsonThe Sands of ZanzibarAthens Of The North
Leonard Grandsons'The Sands of Zanziibar' is a classy, extremely rare soulful floater from ’77which has remained extremely elusive despite having a sound...
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
- 1. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- 2. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
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- 7" ATH132£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Other LandsArchipelagosAthens Of The North
AOTN proudly present a new solo outing from long time friend & contributor to Athens of the North, Other Lands aka Gavin L.Sutherland.
Channelling his...
- – Braidbit
- – SoLong SoFar
- – Ambergris
- – Zeniba
- – Cave Code
- – Selkie Road
- – Open Sea
- – HomeWords
- – Landmasses
- – Circles
- 1. – Braidbit
- 2. – SoLong SoFar
- 3. – Ambergris
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- New LP AOTNLP060£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
Arthur PonderThe Prince of Georgia SoulAthens Of The North
Arthur Ponder, a life long Macon, Georgia resident, started his singing career in the 60s replacing Otis Redding in Johnny Jenkins & The Pinetoppersafter...
- – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- – Sexy Lady
- – If You Want My Love
- – My Love
- – Let's Get Together for the Wrong We Have Done
- – Whatcha Gonna Do About It
- – You Are the One for Me (feat. Side Show)
- – Oh Baby Why You Want to Make Me Cry
- – You Talk Too Much
- – It's You Girl
- 1. – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- 2. – Sexy Lady
- 3. – If You Want My Love
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- LP AOTNLP049£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
William StuckeyEverything That's Good in LifeAthens Of The North
Unreleased soul music from William Stuckey - pure class - backed with an alternate 7" mix of 'Hold Me Close' from his mega-rare 1979 album of the same...
- – Everything That's Good in Life
- – Hold Me Close (7" Mix)
- 1. – Everything That's Good in Life
- 2. – Hold Me Close (7" Mix)
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- 7" ATH121£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Brotherhood BandLeather PantsAthens Of The North
Monster modern soul from 1985 by Memphis band Brotherhood Band reissued via Athens Of The North!
- – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- – Nicci's Theme
- 1. – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- 2. – Nicci's Theme
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- 7" ATH104£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
LevalOur LoveAthens Of The North
Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
- – Our Love
- – It's Up to You
- 1. – Our Love
- 2. – It's Up to You
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- 7" ATH086£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Akira FreezeTell Me BabyAthens Of The North
Mid-80s boogie/soul 45 from obscure Daytona act, Akira Freeze - big vibes on both sides!
- – Tell Me Baby
- – I Remember
- 1. – Tell Me Baby
- 2. – I Remember
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- 7" ATH088£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Judy PollakIn TogethernessAthens Of The North
Athens Of The North reissue Judy Pollak's extremely rare, soul / funk / folk masterpiece 'In Togetherness'. Originals of this beauty exchange for big sums...
- – Your Mine
- – Come with Me
- – Mr DJ
- – Happiness
- – Fascinating
- – Billy's Coming Bac
- – More Than Words
- – Still in Love
- 1. – Your Mine
- 2. – Come with Me
- 3. – Mr DJ
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- LP AOTNLP027£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
BileoYou Can WinAthens Of The North
Back in stock! KILLER, ultra rare, super loud disco two-sider from the brilliant Athens of the North label.
- – You Can Win
- – Let's Go
- 1. – You Can Win
- 2. – Let's Go
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- 7" ATH06£14.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ambient Jazz Ensemble Suite Shop Here & Now
Lush, electro-acoustic music inspired by the likes of Bonobo, Cinematic Orchestra and Brian Eno.
Gorgeous music to melt away in with intense orchestral...
- – eyes wide open
- – jazz face
- – cinematize
- – the journey
- – i saw stars
- – hallucinogenic
- – waiting for space
- – quiet hero
- – vibration
- – never in doubt
- 1. – eyes wide open
- 2. – jazz face
- 3. – cinematize
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD HANCD9£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- LP HANLP9£15.99Out 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
Penny GoodwinToo Soon You're OldAthens of the North
First time the full version of the Jazz-Funk classic LP track 'Too Soon You're Old' has been cut to 45. A shop favourite of ours here, get involved!
- – Too Soon You're Old
- – Lady Day and John Coltrane
- – What's Going On (Interlude)
- 1. – Too Soon You're Old
- 2. – Lady Day and John Coltrane
- 3. – What's Going On (Interlude)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH038£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Jeen Bassa Time Waves EP 22a
In his dynamic mixes, we've heard Vangelis to Shuggie, and Delia Derbyshire to Sergio Mendes. Now, we hear more of Jeen Bassa's universal and...
- – Culture
- – Hey You
- – Time Waves
- – Burdened Funk
- – Planet Earth
- – Bassacada
- – Not a Fighter
- – Discotheque
- – Today's Yesterday
- – Redefine It All.
- 1. – Culture
- 2. – Hey You
- 3. – Time Waves
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- 12" 22A008£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Reverend Maceo Woods and the Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church ChoirHello Sunshine (1969)Volt
Righteous Gospel Soul !
Mint unplayed USA 45
- – Hello Sunshine
- 1. – Hello Sunshine
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- Original 7"£10.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Ivan NevilleDance Your Blues AwayCordial Recordings
Reissue of this in-demand, modern soul dancer! Backed with a killer, new edit from The Mighty Zaf!
- – Dance Your Blues Away
- – Dance Your Blues Away (The Mighty Zaf 80s edit)
- 1. – Dance Your Blues Away
- 2. – Dance Your Blues Away (The Mighty Zaf 80s edit)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" CORD7010£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Besombes / RizetPoleGonzaï Records
Reissue of this stunning, psychedelic, synthesized masterpiece! A mid-70s gem composed by Frenchman Philippe Besombes and Jean-Louis...
- LP FBK002LP£16.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
RevelationGet Ready for This / Where It's Warm (1975)RSO
The A side is a wicked early Philly sound Disco tune, and there's a nice Modern Soul tune on the flip.
UNPLAYED ORIGINAL USA 45
- – Get Ready for This
- – Where It's Warm
- 1. – Get Ready for This
- 2. – Where It's Warm
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- Original 7"£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original USA 45Sold out Notify me when in stock
The 9th CreationLove CrimePast Due
Past Due reissue this impossibly rare, silky smooth mid-80s soul jam from West Coast soul legends, The 9th Creation! A true 'holy grail'!
- – Love Crime
- – Maybe
- – (She's) The Kind
- – Bygones
- 1. – Love Crime
- 2. – Maybe
- 3. – (She's) The Kind
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" PASTDUELP08£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
No MaddzShottaTaxi
Tuff new killer single from No maddz produced by Sly & Robbie on limited vinyl release with full colour picture sleeve and instrumental dub on the...
- No Maddz – Shotta
- Sly & Robbie Taxi Gang – Shotta Dub
- 1. No Maddz – Shotta
- 2. Sly & Robbie Taxi Gang – Shotta Dub
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- 7"£6.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Judy MowattDidn't I Do ItAshandan
- – Didn't i Do It
- 1. – Didn't i Do It
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£7.99Sold out Notify me when in stock
Tarika BlueTruth is the Key / DreamflowerAthens Of The North
Highly sought-after soul gold. Features "Dreamflower" famously samped by Erykah Badu on "Didn't Cha Know". This is a buy-on-sight number - recommended!
- – Truth is the Key
- – Dreamflower
- 1. – Truth is the Key
- 2. – Dreamflower
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- 7" ATH026£10.99Out of stock 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
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- CD CDBGPD305£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
- Reissue LP BGPD306£18.99In stockAdd to Bag
Motor City Drum EnsembleRaw Cuts Three & Four MCDE
The long awaited follow up from MCDE......great disco/house music....massive record....Now a Classic!
- – Raw Cuts 3
- – Raw Cuts 4
- 1. – Raw Cuts 3
- 2. – Raw Cuts 4
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- 12" MCDE 1202£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Jeanie TracyCan I Come over and Play with You TonightAthens Of The North
Jeanie Tracy’s rarest and best 12" re-mastered and shrunk down into a perfectly formed 45. Produced by the late Harvey Fuqua with backing vocals...
- – Can I Come over and Play with You Tonight
- – Hot (For Your Love)
- 1. – Can I Come over and Play with You Tonight
- 2. – Hot (For Your Love)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH010£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Motor City Drum EnsembleRaw Cuts One & TwoMCDE
Highly sought after repress of this sexy funky disco house bomb on MCDE!
- – raw cuts 1
- – raw cuts 2
- 1. – raw cuts 1
- 2. – raw cuts 2
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- 12" MCDE 1201£6.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sabrina RichSmooth OperatorCultures Of Soul
Reissue of this killer tropical reggae cover of Sade's 'Smooth Operator'. Recorded at Circle Sound Studios, Miami, the backing track was recorded by members...
- – Smooth Operator
- – Dub-Operator
- – Smooth Operator (Duckcomb Discomix)
- 1. – Smooth Operator
- 2. – Dub-Operator
- 3. – Smooth Operator (Duckcomb Discomix)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" COS508-12£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Grace JonesPull Up To The Bumper / Nipple To The Bottle (1985)Island Records
- – Pull Up To The Bumper
- 1. – Pull Up To The Bumper
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- Original 12" 0-96862£8.99Sold out Notify me when in stock
Ray BarrettoPastime ParadiseAthens Of The North
CLASSIC NYC latin disco killer tune! A remastered version of the original 7" cut - it's a no brainer!
- – Pastime Paradise
- – Mambotango
- 1. – Pastime Paradise
- 2. – Mambotango
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- 7" ATH028£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Wardell PiperCome On Back To Mama (1983)Sam Records
- – Come On Back To Mama
- 1. – Come On Back To Mama
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 12" S-12355£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Sold out Notify me when in stock
Dawn Penn / Jackie MittooNo No No / Ghetto OrganSoul Jazz Records
Studio One anthem!
- Dawn Penn – No No No
- Jackie Mittoo – Ghetto Organ
- 1. Dawn Penn – No No No
- 2. Jackie Mittoo – Ghetto Organ
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR339-7£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Jackie McLeanDoctor Jackyll And Mister Funk (1979)RCA
Legendary jazz man does disco, 79
- – Doctor Jackyll And Mister Funk
- 1. – Doctor Jackyll And Mister Funk
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- Original 12" PC 1575£7.99Sold out Notify me when in stock
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...
- – What You Gonna Do
- – Life Is a Challenge
- 1. – What You Gonna Do
- 2. – Life Is a Challenge
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" AOTN42£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock