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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
Alfa MistRouletteSekito
Sven WunderDaybreakPiano Piano Records
Roy Ayers UbiquityChange Up The GrooveVampisoul
Latin Fire!Tropical Dance Music from Discos Fuentes, Colombia 1956-83Cumbia-Salsa-Afro-FunkSoul Jazz Records
Chet BakerFive From '65: The Quintet Summer SessionsNew Land
AshraNew Age Of EarthProper Records
Pharoah SandersLove is HereLive in Paris (1975) (Lost ORTF Recordings)Transcendence Sounds
Sister NancyOne, TwoVPAL MUSIC
Telepathic Fish: Trawling The Early 90s Ambient UndergroundVarious ArtistsFundamental Frequencies
The HeptonesOn TopStudio One
The Georgia Prophets"Fever" (Special Edition)Charly
Kevin SaundersonFuture (Detroit Mixes)Defected
Mac DemarcoGuitarMac's Record Label
Kerri ChandlerRaw GroovesLarge Records
Kerri ChandlerRaw Grooves 3Large Records
James YorkstonSongs for Nina and JohannaDomino
Ami Taf RaThe Prophet and The MadmanBrainfeeder
Mal WaldronCandy GirlStrut
Jamie 3:26Dancefloor Damage Vol. 3326 Records
Hot ChipJoy In RepetitionDomino
Fatback BandNight Fever / (Hey) I Feel Real Good (feat. Kenny Dope & DJ Spinna remixes)Acid Jazz
Makaya McCravenOff The RecordXL Recordings
Ruffy & TuffyTake One StepRockers
K. & His Cubano FiestasThe Black AlbumSoundway
K. & His Cubano FiestasThe Blue AlbumSoundway
Chip WickhamThe Eternal NowGondwana
Barry BrownThings And TimeBlack Roots
The GayladsWhat A SituationBlack Roots
Jurassic 5FeedbackPIAS
- Book (300g)£10.00Expected 30 Nov Notify me when in stock
New book/zine - Full discography, nice pics, wicked label scans - a work of love - it's the bomb! Only 10 squid!
A4 55 pages
Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy presents 'Balearic Breakfast' Volume 4
“There are curators, and then there's Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy.” - Resident Advisor
The sun has finally come out. It’s the first time something...
In a quAre Time and PlacePost-Slavery Temporalities, Blaxploitation, and Sun Ra's Afrofuturism Between Intersectionality and Heterogeneity
'In this book Tim Stüttgen considers the paradigm of (post-)slavery as an important epistemological break within predominantely white Gender and Queer...
- Book (600g)£16.00In stockAdd to Bag
DJ Disciple & Henry KronkThe Beat, the Scene, the Sound : A DJ's Journey through the Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of House Music in New York City
A thrilling and tumultuous, behind-the-scenes account of house music in NYC. The Beat, the Scene, the Sound follows DJ Disciple and his behind-the-scenes...
- Book (600g)£25.00In stockAdd to Bag
Lorraine HansberryA Raisin in the Sun
A revised Student Edition of Lorraine Hansberry's iconic 1959 play - the first play produced on Broadway to be written by a Black woman. Alongside the...
- Book (250g)£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Friedrich NietzscheAphorisms on Love and Hate
'We must learn to love, learn to be kind, and this from our earliest youth ... Likewise, hatred must be learned and nurtured, if one wishes to become a...
- Book (150g)£4.00In stockAdd to Bag
Luke de NoronhaDeporting Black Britons : Portraits of Deportation to Jamaica
Since the late nineties, the UK has deported thousands of people to Jamaica. Many of these ‘deportees’ left the Caribbean as infants and grew up in...
- Book (400g)£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jacqueline CrooksFire Rush
Yamaye lives for the weekend, when she can go raving with her friends at The Crypt, an underground club on the outskirts of London. Then everything changes....
- Book (700g)£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
Dr Maya AngelouI Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
Maya Angelou's six volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows...
- Book (350g)£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Margo JeffersonNegroland : A Memoir
'Jefferson's eye for details yields some devastatingly honest and painful insights' The Times'Captivating... Charm is this book's watchword' Colin Grant,...
- Book (300g)£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Emanuele CocciaPhilosophy of the Home : Domestic Space and Happiness
A bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom - are these rooms all that make a home? Not at all, argues Emanuele Coccia. The buildings we inhabit are of immense psychological...
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Jason OkundayeRevolutionary Acts
In this landmark work, Jason Okundaye meets an elder generation of Black gay men and finds a spirited community full of courage, charisma and good humour,...
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The Black Power Mixtape : 1967-1975
Featuring images recently discovered in the archives of Swedish television, The Black Power Mixtape shows the Black Power movement as never seen before....
- Book (550g)£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
Karl Marx, Friedrich EngelsThe Communist Manifesto
'The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains.'Marx and Engels's revolutionary summons to the working classes - one of the most important and...
- Book (150g)£4.00In stockAdd to Bag
Daft PunkWe Were The Robots: A Disco Pogo Tribute
Featuring a new foreword by David and Stephen Dewaele, better known as Soulwax and 2manydjs.
Daft Punk featured often in the formative years of Jockey...
- Book (2.1kg)£30.00In stockAdd to Bag
Friedrich NietzscheWhy I Am so Clever
'Why do I know a few more things? Why am I so clever altogether?'Self-celebrating and self-mocking autobiographical writings from Ecce Homo, the last work...
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Woman Life Freedom
Jina Mahsa Amini’s death at the hands of Iran’s Morality Police on 16 September 2022 sparked widespread protests across the country. Women took to...
- Book (550g)£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
Michael E. VealLiving Space
Examines John Coltrane's "late period" and Miles Davis's "Lost Quintet" through the prisms of digital architecture and experimental photography Living...
- Book (800g)£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Alice ColtraneMonument Eternal
Alice Coltrane wrote this documentary on her spiritual life entitled Monument Eternal, which tells of her spiritual initiation, revelations, and austerities....
- Book (250g)£18.99In stockAdd to Bag
Kyle PrueHow to Piss Off Men
Have you ever been badgered by an annoying pick-up artist at the bar? Ever felt a burning desire to emotionally torture a friend's boyfriend in an act...
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The princess of 72nd StreetBy Elaine Kraf
Ellen is a single artist living alone on New York’s Upper West Side in the 1970s. She is beset by old boyfriends, paint pigment choices, and, occasionally,...
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Albert CamusA Short Guide to Towns Without a Past
Best known for his existentialist novel The Outsider, set in French-occupied Algeria, Albert Camus was profoundly influenced by the landscapes, towns and...
- Book (100g)£5.99In stockAdd to Bag
All Foursby Miranda July
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALISTA BBC TWO BETWEEN THE COVERS PICKA BEST SUMMER...
- Book (400g)£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
No Logo: An insightful examination of advertising's impact on society and youth cultureBy Naomi Klein
By the time you’re twenty-one, you’ll have seen or heard a million advertisements. But you won’t be happier for it. This is a book about that much-maligned,...
- Book (400g)£10.99In stockAdd to Bag
Alayo AkinkugbeReframing Blackness
Since the inception of mainstream art history, Blackness has been distinctly ignored.
In Reframing Blackness, art historian and founder of @ABlackHistoryOfArt,...
- Book (650g)£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
Charles M. SchulzThe Philosophy of Snoopy
The world's most beloved beagle shares his philosophy on life in this beautifully produced gift book for all generations. In his inimitable style,...
- Book (250g)£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Dread, Poetry and Freedom: Linton Kwesi Johnson and the Unfinished Revolution
What is the relationship between poetry and social change? Standing at the forefront of political poetry since the 1970s, Linton Kwesi Johnson has been...
- Book (550g)£19.99In stockAdd to Bag
Aphex Twin - A Disco Pogo Tribute
The next instalment in the Disco Pogo Tribute series is the legendary electronic artist Aphex Twin.
This follows the hugely successful Disco Pogo Tribute...
- Book (2.4kg)£30.00In stockAdd to Bag
Susan SontagOn Photography
Susan Sontag's groundbreaking critique of photography asks forceful questions about the moral and aesthetic issues surrounding this art form. Photographs...
- Book (150g)£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jess Sah BiJesus-Christ Ne Deçoit Pas
Jesus-Christ Ne Deçoit Pas is Jess Sah Bi’s first and only gospel album. Fortunately, fans responded with enthusiasm: widespread radio airplay and concerts...
- Cassette Tape AFTA051CS£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
The Tribul'zationsMelody Babylon
The Tribulizations are a Brighton UK-based reggae vocal harmony duo living the rocker's life style! We pay homage to uk style lovers rock and spiritual...
- – Melody Babylon
- – Freedom Fighter
- – Politicians
- – Fade Away
- – Without You
- – One Step Forward
- – Just Let It Be
- – Fever
- – Social Riot
- – Rest In Love
- 1. – Melody Babylon
- 2. – Freedom Fighter
- 3. – Politicians
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- LP£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
Trojan - The Story of Trojan RecordsBy Laurence Cane-HoneysettTrojan
MASSIVE new book (300+ pages!)
A lavish, fully illustrated deluxe book, an official history, from the label’s archivist, historian Laurence Cane-Honeysett
Includes...
- Book (1.9kg)£30.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Original Silk Screen PrintLee Perry ( brown recycled card)
New hand-numbered editionUnbelievably groovy and very limited hand-printed, individually numbered silkscreen A4 prints by Jeremy Collingwood. All...
- Original Silk Screen Print£15.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Prince Buster's All StarsEarthquake (Alt. Take) Aka ‘The Blues’ B/W Orange St.(Version)Earth Sound
Alternative rare vocal version of "Earthquake" aka "The Blues" from the great Prince Buster. Tuff 60s rocksteady direct from Jamaica with instrumental...
- – Earthquake (Alt. Take) aka ‘The Blues’
- – Orange St. (Version)
- 1. – Earthquake (Alt. Take) aka ‘The Blues’
- 2. – Orange St. (Version)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 10" ES09£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Original Silk Screen PrintSkanking Reggae Honda S-90 Advert (white card)
New design silk-screen print - hand-numbered editionUnbelievably groovy and very limited hand-printed, individually numbered silkscreen...
- Original Silk Screen Print£15.00Expected 30 Nov Notify me when in stock
Original Silk Screen PrintPrince Buster
New hand-numbered editionUnbelievably groovy and very limited hand-printed, individually numbered silkscreen A4 prints by Jeremy Collingwood. All...
- Original Silk Screen Print£15.00Expected 31 Jul Notify me when in stock
Original Silk Screen PrintTrojan
New hand-numbered editionUnbelievably groovy and very limited hand-printed, individually numbered silkscreen A4 prints by Jeremy Collingwood. All...
- Original Silk Screen Print£15.00Expected 31 Jul Notify me when in stock
Original Silk Screen PrintKing Tubby (silver)
New hand-numbered editionUnbelievably groovy and very limited hand-printed, individually numbered silkscreen A4 prints by Jeremy Collingwood. All...
- Original Silk Screen Print£15.00Expected 31 Jul Notify me when in stock
Never Grow OldStudio One Discography & Rhythm Directory
This is the definitive new edition of Rob Chapman's 100% essential discography of Studio One. Rob Chapman has written sleevenotes for a number of our Soul...
- Book (300g)£15.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tommy McCook Alimawi / Jah I Earth Sound
Here’s another early rasta praise to Jah Rastafari loaded with full drums! Here’s another exclusive joint with tip top remastering from Earth Sound...
- – Alimawi
- – Jah I
- 1. – Alimawi
- 2. – Jah I
- View full info and tracklisting
- 10" ES02£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Studio One SkaStudio One Ska - Original Jump Up and Ska SoundsSoul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records’ new 20th anniversary one-off limited-edition heavyweight special-edition coloured vinyl pressing + download code exclusively for...
- Jackie Mittoo – El Bang Bang
- Ken Boothe & Stranger Cole – Arte Bella
- The Wailers – (I'm Gonna) Put It On
- The Skatalites – Addis Ababa
- Roland Alphonso – President Kennedy
- Joe Higgs – (I'm The) Song My Enemies Sing
- The Skatalites – Beardsman Ska
- Delroy Wilson – I Want Justice
- Tommy McCook's Orchestra – Sampson
- The Ethiopians – I'm Gonna Take Over Now
- Tommy Mccook – Freedom Sounds
- The Maytals – Marching On
- The Skatalites – Exodus
- Rolando Alphonso – Look Away Ska
- Don Drummond – Don Cosmic
- Rolando Alphonso – Scambalena
- Andy & Joey – You're Wondering Now
- 1. Jackie Mittoo – El Bang Bang
- 2. Ken Boothe & Stranger Cole – Arte Bella
- 3. The Wailers – (I'm Gonna) Put It On
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2xLP (Coloured Vinyl) + Download Code SJRLP85C£28.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- MP3 Release SJRD85£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Black Man's Pride 2 (Studio One)Soul Jazz Records
This is the second installment of deep roots Rastafarian reggae at Studio One and features classic music from some of the most important figures in reggae...
- Horace Andy – Illiteracy
- The Heptones – Be A Man
- The Manchesters – Natty Gone
- The Gladiators – Down Town Rebel
- Willie Williams – Calling
- Roland Alphonso & Brentford All Stars – Sir D Special
- Keith Wilson – God I God I Say
- Alton Ellis – Almost Anything
- Bobby Kalphat & The New Establishment – Adis A Wa Wa
- Peter Broggs – Sing A New Song
- Mystic Revelations Of Rastafari – Let Freedom Reign
- Larry & Alvin – Free I Lord
- Ernest Wilson & The Sound Dimension – Freedom Fighter
- Jackie Mittoo – Happy People
- Prince Lincoln – Daughters Of Zion
- High Charles – Zion
- Winston Jarrett – Love Jah Jah
- 1. Horace Andy – Illiteracy
- 2. The Heptones – Be A Man
- 3. The Manchesters – Natty Gone
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2xLP + Download Code SJRLP414£28.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD SJRCD414£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release SJRD414£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Junior MurvinPolice & ThievesJustice League
Stone cold reggae classic, the sound of the streets in Jamaica & England 40 odd years ago..
- Junior Murvin – Police & Thieves
- The Upsetters – Police & Thieves Version
- 1. Junior Murvin – Police & Thieves
- 2. The Upsetters – Police & Thieves Version
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" CD051£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The SensationsYou Won't Get Far By WishingTreasure Isle
Two rare rocksteady tunes from the vaults of Treasure Isle featuring vocal group The Sensations & Phyllis Dillon.
- The Sensations – You Won't Get Far By Wishing
- Phyllis Dillion – Things Of The Past
- 1. The Sensations – You Won't Get Far By Wishing
- 2. Phyllis Dillion – Things Of The Past
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" D02£9.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
ImperialsBlack Is SoulSpade
"Black Is Soul" originally released in JA on a small run blank label 7", then released in the UK on Pama's Bullet outlet. Flip side is a reggae remake...
- Imperials – Black Is Soul
- Al Senior Pone – Hold My Hand
- 1. Imperials – Black Is Soul
- 2. Al Senior Pone – Hold My Hand
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7"£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Desmond Dekker & The AcesAction!Beverley's Records
1968 Boss Sounds from Desmond Dekker and The Aces, produced by Leslie Kong for his label Beverley's records. Includes the big hit 007, Fu Manchu, Unity,...
- LP LP 003£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Shaggy: Dogamuffin Styleby Micah LocilentoECW Press
- Original Book (300g)£15.00Out of print Secondhand paperback copy in good conditionIn stockAdd to Bag
Original Silk Screen PrintBob Marley (silver)
New hand-numbered editionUnbelievably groovy and very limited hand-printed, individually numbered silkscreen A4 prints by Jeremy Collingwood. All...
- Original Silk Screen Print£15.00Expected 31 Jul Notify me when in stock
Roland Downer & Count Ossie, Lennie HibbertEthiopian Kingdom / Ethiopian Kingdom Alternative TakeDub Store
Two alternative nyahbingi takes of this killer late 60s rocksteady recording featuring Roland Downer, Lennie Hibbert & master drummer Count Ossie.
- – Ethiopian Kingdom
- – Ethiopian Kingdom (Alternative Take)
- 1. – Ethiopian Kingdom
- 2. – Ethiopian Kingdom (Alternative Take)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" DSR-SP7-09£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
CoversRetracing Reggae Record Sleeves in London
Superb deluxe hardback book.
"Covers: Retracing Reggae Record Sleeves in London" is a project by photographer Alex Bartsch documenting reggae album covers...
- Book (850g) 9780956777386£25.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Dread, Beat and Bloodby Linton Kwesi JohnsonBogle-L'Ouverture Publications
Seminal Independently published collection of poetry from Linton Kwesi Johnson- First edition 1975 paperback, children on front cover
Secondhand original...
- Original Book (200g)£40.00First pressing (1975). Rare. Secondhand out of print small book in good condition, some ageing.
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Books 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
Tyrone TaylorThis World Was MineTreasure Isle
Killer rocksteady version of the Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell 1967 soul classic with The Supersonics wicked upbeat instrumental on the flip.
- Tyrone Taylor – This World Was Mine
- The Supersonics – Baba Explosion
- 1. Tyrone Taylor – This World Was Mine
- 2. The Supersonics – Baba Explosion
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" D01£9.00In stockAdd to Bag
Yellowman & FatheadDivorced! (For Your Eyes Only) (1983)Burning Sounds
Can't believe these two got divorced.Original UK Vinyl VG+ /Sleeve VG (spine wear at bottom)100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of...
- Original LP BS 1055£15.00Sold out Notify me when in stock