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SAULTActs Of FaithForever Living Originals
Steve ReichCollected WorksNonesuch
Jacob CollierDjesse Vol. 4 (Deluxe Edition)Decca
Studio One Showcase 45 (Expanded Edition)Feat. The Skatalites, The Heptones, Horace Andy, Bob Marley, Jackie Mittoo and moreSoul Jazz Records
Q LazzarusGoodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus (Music from the Motion Picture)Sacred Bones
Joe BataanAftershower Funk / FinSoul Jazz Records
Joe BataanLatin Strut / Peace, Friendship and SolidaritySoul Jazz Records
A Love From Outer SpaceVarious ArtistsMaterial Music
Marshall AllenNew DawnWeek-End Records
Echoes Of Italy: Artists In Wonderland - Early 90s House Vibes Vol. 1 (Compiled By Don Carlos)Various ArtistsJungle Fantasy
Echoes Of Italy: Artists In Wonderland - Early 90s House Vibes Vol. 2 (Compiled By Don Carlos)Various ArtistsJungle Fantasy
The AltonsHeartache in Room 14Daptone Records
MadvillainMadvillainy DemosStones Throw
Bonnie “Prince” BillyThe Purple BirdDomino
Vorsicht! Digital Themes From The Arcadia LibraryVarious ArtistsBuried Treasure Records
DrexciyaBlack Sea / Wavejumper (Aqualung Versions)Clone Aqualung Series
Ronald SnijdersBox SetNight Dreamer
FKA TwigsEUSEXUAYoung
Art PepperGettin’ Together!Craft Recordings
Mad ReyPlease Don't WaitD.KO Records
Spiritual Jazz 17: SABA / MPSVarious ArtistsJazzman
MogwaiThe Bad FireRock Action
Prince Lasha QuintetThe Cry!Craft Recordings
The Gesu-ƨ Plateau (Enslavement of the Species)Various ArtistsLight Sounds Dark
Don Cherry BOOKEternal RhythmBy Graeme Ewens
Addict AmebaAosmosi / Por NostalgiaMukatsuku Records
Mac MillerBalloonerismRostrum Records
Sevil & AylaBebek / IrgatZel Zele
E. Bobby G.Bobby BusinessResearch Records
Angela MunozDescansoStones Throw Records
Gabriel & The AngelDread In A EarthGolden Air
Nidia & ValentinaEstradasLatency
Alton EllisLegendAttack
The Sun Ra ArkestraLights On A SatelliteIn+Out Records
BlueLove AffairBig N Independent
- 7" ATH052£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Broomfield Corporate Jam – Stop
- Broomfield Corporate Jam – Doin' It Our Way
Super rare and illusive deep funk jam championed by Keb Darge and many more during the early 2000s. Athens Of The North step up again on reissue duties - Don't sleep!
East Coast Love AffairMusica Para TodosAthens Of The North
Drawn upon a mutual love of house music, dub and weirdo dance music by the likes of African Head Charge, Larry Heard and Sun Ra. We also added sprinkles...
- LP AOTNLP069£19.99In 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
Billy BrunerTulsa SongAthens Of The North
AWESOME 80s soul gem from Tulsa's Billy Bruner - monster, monster record reissued via Athens Of The North! Don't miss!
- – T-U-L-S-A Song
- – I Want To Hold You
- 1. – T-U-L-S-A Song
- 2. – I Want To Hold You
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH113£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
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
Earth, Wind & FireBrazilian RhymeAthens Of The North
Another big one from The Athens Of The North Camp - The full vocal, never before released version of Brazilian Rhyme! The track is an uncredited...
- – BRAZILIAN RHYME (Unreleased Extended Mix)
- – My Love
- 1. – BRAZILIAN RHYME (Unreleased Extended Mix)
- 2. – My Love
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- 7" ATH043£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Willie DaleLet Your Light ShineAthens Of The North
Recently discovered funk, soul, psyche obscurity - original copies being impossibly rare (only 5 copies known to be in circulation, apparently, exchanging...
- – Let Your Light Shine
- – Somebody Help Me
- 1. – Let Your Light Shine
- 2. – Somebody Help Me
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- 7" ATH042£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Raw Soul ExpressLet GoAthens Of The North
The two best cuts from the previously unreleased Raw Soul Express LP recently released by Athens Of The North. Limited to 500 copies - no repress!
- – Let Go
- – Will You Be There
- 1. – Let Go
- 2. – Will You Be There
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- 7" ATH053£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Billy ColeWomanRecreational And Educational Enterprises
Japanese re-issue of this lost Jamaican soul gem. Billy Cole is the alter ego of Reggae legend, Winston Francis. Check "Here And Now" "Little Green Apples"...
- – Here And Now
- – Extra Careful
- – Cause I Love You
- – Jump The Gun
- – Sitting In The Park
- – Woman
- – Little Green Apples
- – Yours
- 1. – Here And Now
- 3. – Extra Careful
- 4. – Cause I Love You
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- LP none£21.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Four Below ZeroE.S.P.Soul Jazz Records
Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
ABSOLUTELY SEMINAL SOUL DISCO RARITY produced by the legendary PATRICK...
- Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 1)
- Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 2)
- 1. Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 1)
- 2. Four Below Zero – E.S.P. (Part 2)
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- 7" SJR391-7£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Motor City Drum EnsembleDJ KicksK7
BACK IN STOCK! Motor City Drum Ensemble heads up !K7 latest Dj Kicks mix set with a cracking varied selection spanning deep cosmic jazz, dub, hypnotic...
- electric wire hustle – again (scratch 22 remix)
- rhythm & sound – mango drive
- peven everett – stuck (original)
- bad jazz troupe – breakdown treat
- mr fingers – the juice
- stone – girl i like the way that you move (dub)
- fred p – on this vibe
- loose joints – pop your funk (vocal version)
- arts & crafts – i've been searching (walter gibbons 12" mix)
- 2. electric wire hustle – again (scratch 22 remix)
- 3. rhythm & sound – mango drive
- 5. peven everett – stuck (original)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP k7285LP£25.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
First ClassMe And My Gemini (1976)All Platinum
Nice mellow disco/funk tune. Check the Hawaiian slide guitar on the flip - quite trippy!
- – (Sing) Me And My Gemini
- 2. – (Sing) Me And My Gemini
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- Original 7" AP-2365£7.99Sold out Notify me when in stock
Adesse VersionsEdits From The TribeEdits From
Super limited 12" from Adesse Versions on Rhythm Section offshoot edit label - don't sleep on this one!!!
- – Jagger
- – Run Hot
- 1. – Jagger
- 2. – Run Hot
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- 12" EF003£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
First ClassThis Is It / Filled With Desire (1977)All Platinum
- – This Is It
- – Filled With Desire
- 1. – This Is It
- 2. – Filled With Desire
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7" AP-2368£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 7"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
Luther IngramPutting Game DownKo Ko
Tough Funky Soul. UNPLAYED ORIGINAL USA 45
- – Putting Game Down
- 1. – Putting Game Down
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- Original 7"£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Unplayed USA 45
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' money-back guarantee!Sold out Notify me when in stock
SylvesterDown, Down, Down & Over And OverFantasy
Essential disco classics!
- Reissue 12" FNTT797£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
KrystalBody Dance / False Alarm (1977)Magic Touch Records
Wicked deep soulful boogie funk tune.
Original independent (Chicago, Illinois) label USA 45.
- – Body Dance
- 1. – Body Dance
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- Original 7" MT 9002£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = USA Unplayed 45 Vinyl
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' money-back guarantee!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Ruby Rushton Two For Joy (10th Anniversary Edition)22a
Anniversary edition of the debut album from the Tenderlonious led jazz outfit!
Following a handful of successful 12" singles, 22a records (the hub of...
- – Trudi Mary
- – Spritely Does It!
- – Two For Joy
- – Aidan's Song
- – Where Are You Now? (part 2)
- – Room With A View Reprise
- 3. – Trudi Mary
- 5. – Spritely Does It!
- 6. – Two For Joy
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) 22a006£29.00Limited red vinyl edition of 300 piecesIn stockAdd to Bag
- CD 22a006CD£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
SivucaAin’t No Sunshine / PonteioMr Bongo
Sivuca’s legendary Brazilian cover of the Bill Withers classic ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ was a big hit on the 'rare groove' scene and still sounds...
- – Ain’t No Sunshine
- – Ponteio
- 1. – Ain’t No Sunshine
- 2. – Ponteio
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- 7" BRZ45068£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Little MiltonI Who Have Nothing / At The Dark End Of The StreetChecker
Deep, Rotary Connection-esque tune arranged by Charles Stepney.
Mint unplayed originl USA 45 VG
- – I Who Have Nothing
- 1. – I Who Have Nothing
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- Original 7"£10.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Vels TrioYellow OchreTotal Refreshment Centre
The British jazz scene is in the prime of it's life right now - 'Yellow Ochre EP' adds more weight to that claim! This infectious,...
- – Yellow Ochre Pt.1
- – 40 Point (ft. Shabaka Hutchings)
- 1. – Yellow Ochre Pt.1
- 2. – 40 Point (ft. Shabaka Hutchings)
- View full info and tracklisting
Pure PleasureDancin' Prancin' / By My SideSoul7
Soul7 drop a double sided treasure from the early '80s by cult Detroit band, Pure Pleasure. The MASSIVE 'By My Side' comes with the crucial,...
- – Dancin' Prancin'
- – By My Side
- 1. – Dancin' Prancin'
- 2. – By My Side
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- 7" SOUL7046£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Leon ThomasChina Doll (1973)Flying Dutchman
Deep, deep spiritual jazz vocals. Original Flying Dutchman 45
- – China Doll (Part 1)
- 1. – China Doll (Part 1)
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- Original 7"£20.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Pura Vida Presents: Beach Diggin' Vol. 5 - Hand Picked by Mambo & GutsHeavenly Sweetness
A superb selection of idiosyncratic tune from Tunisian reggae, Japanese disco through to West Indian jazz-funk and beyond! Another exemplary...
- Yasuko Agawa – L.A. Nights
- Stephen Colebrooke – Stay Away From Music
- Tala André Marie – Sweet Dole
- Tina Onwudiwe – Lite Low
- Rebles – Sweetest Taboo (Soca Version)
- Ricardo Marrero & The Group – And We'll Make Love
- Koko Ateba – Si T'es Mal Dans Ta Peau
- Sookie – Tonight
- Raphaël Toiné – Femmes Pays Douces
- Eboni Band – Desire
- 1. Yasuko Agawa – L.A. Nights
- 2. Stephen Colebrooke – Stay Away From Music
- 3. Tala André Marie – Sweet Dole
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2xLP + Download Code HS168VL£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD HS168CD£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
ClaudiaDeixa O Morro Cantar / Mas Que NadaMr Bongo
Supreme MPB/bossa-nova vibes here from Claudia of 'Deixa Eu Dizer' fame!
- – Diexa o Morro Cantar
- – Mas Que Nada
- 1. – Diexa o Morro Cantar
- 2. – Mas Que Nada
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" BRZ45066£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Spyder TurnerI've Been Waitin' / Get DownExpansion
Mid 70's upbeat modern soul gem - “I’ve Been Waiting” has been in particular high demand, original copies exchanging hands for vast sums....
- – I've Been Waitin
- – Get Down
- 1. – I've Been Waitin
- 2. – Get Down
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" EX7024£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Hard DriversSince I Was a Little GirlAthens Of The North
This Disco Funk Banger was discovered reasonably late in the game on the Deepfunk scene,. Vivian Lee's big powerful vocal over the pushy backing is what...
- – Since I Was a Little Girl
- – Straight Talk
- 1. – Since I Was a Little Girl
- 2. – Straight Talk
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- 7" ATH040£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The First FamilySlow Motion / The First FamilyPast Due
Magnificient limited 7" reissue from the ultra rare boogie funk label Score Records (reissued via Past Due) with Lee Moore under the First Family...
- – Slow Motion
- – The First Family
- 1. – Slow Motion
- 2. – The First Family
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- 7" PASTDUE009£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Luther Davis GroupYou Can Be A Star (inc. Daphni edit)Jiaolong / Now-Again Records
Jiaolong and Now Again team up for this special limited 12" featuring the Daphni edit of Luther Davis Group's disco classic 'You Can Be A Star'! The evergreen...
- – You Can Be A Star (Daphni Edit)
- – You Can Be A Star (Original)
- 1. – You Can Be A Star (Daphni Edit)
- 2. – You Can Be A Star (Original)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" JIAOLONG020£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock