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MoodymannBlack MahoganiPeacefrog
MoodymannBlack Mahogani IIPeacefrog
Alfa MistRouletteSekito
Sven WunderDaybreakPiano Piano Records
Chet BakerFive From '65: The Quintet Summer SessionsNew Land
Telepathic Fish: Trawling The Early 90s Ambient UndergroundVarious ArtistsFundamental Frequencies
Jackie MittooReggae MagicSoul Jazz Records
The Sabres Of ParadiseSabresonic (Remastered)Warp Records
Constantine WeirContradictionItez
SAULT10Forever Living Originals
Lady Blackbird vs Crooked ManCrooked Spirituals (SOTU UPFRONT EXCLUSIVE)Foundation
Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
Lee 'Scratch' PerryCrucial Cuts From The Heart Of The Ark 1973-1978Shanachie US
Eeyun & The Co-OperativesDub Over YonderHornin' Sounds
Prince AllaHeaven Is My RoofGolden Gems Recordings
Prince AllaJah Jah BirdGolden Gems Recordings
The In CrowdNatural Rock ‘n’ ReggaeDoctor Bird
Party Time - The Sunshot Singles 1974Doctor Bird
Icho Candy & FriendsPressure Themwith Prince Alla & The ViceroysPoor Man's Friend Records
Prince AllaTheir RewardGolden Gems Recordings
DreadlionsmusicAcross The AlpsItal Breakfast Records
Tony TuffConquering LionJah Lee
Bukkha & Ites VibrationHigherHigher
Peter HunnigaleJah Reggae MusicVibes Central
Agobun Riddim SectionMerciful Dubwise / Night ShiftAgobun Riddim Section
Junior Dell & The D-LitesMiss AranivahOriginal Gravity
Black Am IMr. Hurry Come Up / Spliff Haffi BurnGhetto Youths International
Footsie / Aba Ariginal / Bukkha / MysticwoodPon A MediBukkha
Linval ThompsonPop No StyleBlessed Love Recs.
Half PintPosse Are You ReadyHit Bound
King TubbyProphesy Of DubProphets
Christopher EllisRub A Dub / Stick TogetherGhetto Youths International
TrinityShanty Town DeterminationTR International
Woodfield Rd AllstarsThe SensationalOriginal Gravity
Junior Dell & The D-LitesWatch That Girl (Little Fatty Boom Boom)Original Gravity
- 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!
Ben WestbeechAll In YouAthens Of The North
Athens of the North were delighted when good friend Ben Westbeech approached us to do alternate mixes of tracks from his brilliant new LP (Everything Is...
- 7" ATH196£15.99In 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
The InvisiblePatience (feat. Chaos In The CBD & FYI Chris remixes)Ninja Tune
Ninja Tune regulars, The Invisible are given the the South London style club treatment from Chaos In The CBD and FYI Chris!
- 12" ZEN12456£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
ZebraSimple SongAthens Of The North
Huge deep funk 70's dance floor filler, repressed on it's original 7" format!
- – Simple Song
- – I Forgot to Say
- 1. – Simple Song
- 2. – I Forgot to Say
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- 7" ATH047£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Phil Asher & DwalaSparkle (AJ’s Dance) / Today’s TomorrowMoreaboutmusic
Phil Asher & Dwala return with two tracks for Moreaboutmusic with two tracks on a London meets Detroit tip!
- – Sparkle (AJ’s Dance)
- – Today’s Tomorrow
- 1. – Sparkle (AJ’s Dance)
- 2. – Today’s Tomorrow
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- 12" MAMSW17£8.99Out of stock 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
LNS & DJ SotofettJugando Con FuegoWania
DJ Sotofett and LNS channel the spirit of old school Rhythm Is Rhythm via the medium of this killer 12" via his own Wania label. Backed...
- – Jugando Con Fuego (Club Mix)
- – Jugando Con Fuego (Cosmix)
- – Jugando Con Fuego (Percussion Mix)
- – Jugando Con Fuego (Sunrise Mix)
- 1. – Jugando Con Fuego (Club Mix)
- 2. – Jugando Con Fuego (Cosmix)
- 3. – Jugando Con Fuego (Percussion Mix)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" WANIA TRE-1£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Earnest JacksonLove And Happiness / Hogwash (1973)Stone Records
Deep, deep cover of Al Green tuneOriginal USA 7" Vinyl G+ (pops etc but unplayed) /Sleeve VG+100% Guarantee on this and all Original...
- – Love And Happiness
- 1. – Love And Happiness
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- Original 7" 200£10.00Sold out 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
AliveSkindo Le LeSoul Jazz Records
NEW SUPER LTD. first edition of 300 copies. Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
Alive's...
- – Skindo Le Le
- – City Life
- 1. – Skindo Le Le
- 2. – City Life
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- 7" SJR372-7£9.99Out 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR391-7£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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£12.00Out 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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 piecesOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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
- View full info and tracklisting
- 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