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NOW JAZZ NOW - 100 Essential Free Jazz & Improvisation Recordings [1960-80]Writing from Thurston Moore, Byron Coley, Mats GustafssonPreface by Neneh Cherry. Afterword by Joe McPheeECSTATIC PEACE LIBRARY
The Bug vs Ghost DubsImplosionPressure
StargazersStargazersNight Dreamer
Kenny BarronSunset To DawnTime Traveler
The Hamlins / Nora DeanTell Me That You Love Me / Mojo GirlStudio One
Roy BrooksThe Free SlaveTime Traveler
Trio TernuraA GiraVampisoul
Roland Alphonso with The Originals OrchestraABC RocksteadyKids Of Yesterday
Tammie LeeCopie DuppySunshot
Gladstone AndersonGlad SoundsKids Of Yesterday
Bebel GilbertoTanto Tempo (25th Anniversary)Crammed Discs
Manny Corchado & His Orchestra / Nelson Y Sus EstrellasChicken & Booze / Aguardiente Y PolloVampisoul
Elijah MinnelliClams As A Main MealBreadminster County Council
SanticFather Will Cut You OffMutual Life
Sis SanaeFree Jah ChildrenDeep Root
BabbajahFree Up The HerbsVibe Generator
Danny RedJah Beat ThemGuree Roots
Carlton LivingstonLonely ManDynamite Records
Kare / Infinite / Dub CreatorMarijuanaKing Shiloh Majestic Music
Susan CadoganMy Oh MyJump Up! Records
Sistah JahiaRebelFontoyard
Alpha & Omega meets Indica DubsRedeemer Dub / Inner SelfIndica Dubs
Earth-ToneRevelation Of The LightWisdom & Integrity
Linval ThompsonRun Ghetto YouthDubmill
Los Wembler's De IquitosSelvaVampisoul
Dixie Peach & The DiciplesTill Ah MorninBoom-Shacka-Lacka
Dixie Peach & The DisciplesWe Ah WarriorBoom-Shacka-Lacka
Flying VipersWorld InversionEasy Star Records
Vick Lavender ft. Ron CarrollAll I Got For You (Is Love)Cataleya Music
The PrizefightersCrazy in Love / Live ForeverJump Up! Records
Prince BusterFly Flying SkaKids Of Yesterday
Glenn DavisForma EPForma Music
Delroy WilsonHit After Hit After Hit (The Best Of)Lantern Rec.
E-DancerKMS Sampler Vol. 1KMS
The Mighty DiamondsLeft With A Broken HeartAC Music
- New LP (180g) STRUT146LP£16.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- 1. Pan Afro
- 2. Discipline 8
- 3. Neptune
- 4. Discipline 27-II
Released in 1973, the title track is a 24 minute slow groove of Afro-black cosmic consciousness featuring the Space Ethnic Voices of June Tyson and co. with the man himself on 'vocal dramatizing'... Record Store Day 2017 version: first official reissue featuring complete original artwork and new liner notes by Francis Gooding. Fully remastered.
Sun RaFate In A Pleasent MoodPan Am Records
Fate in a Pleasant Mood was recorded in Chicago in 1960, but not released until 1965. It was the last album featuring Sunny's band from Chicago. After...
- LP 9152336£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
Sun RaHidden FireStrut
Strut Records proudly presents the official reissue of Hidden Fire Volumes 1 & 2, the final album released by Sun Ra on his El Saturn label in 1988.
Captured...
- 2×LP STRUT475LP£26.99In stockAdd to Bag
Sun RaOn JupiterStrut
A cosmic fusion of deep funk, interstellar jazz, and avant-garde soundscapes, On Jupiter stands as one of Sun Ra’s most iconic releases. Recorded in...
- LP STRUT476LP£26.99In stockAdd to Bag
Sun RaUncharted PassagesModern Harmonic
Fitting with the space jazz icon's mystique, Uncharted Passages was a puzzle for archivists to figure out. Originally believed to be a 1979 performance,...
- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) LPMH8271C£36.99In stockAdd to Bag
Sun RaStray Voltage [RSD25]Modern Harmonic
If you're looking for melodies, structured compositions, pleasant harmonies, songs you can whistle and serenades for social gatherings — seek elsewhere....
- 2×LP LPMH8311£36.99In stockAdd to Bag
Sun RaLanquidity (Deluxe Edition)Strut
Deluxe, definitive issue of the greatest Sun Ra album, recorded in NYC, 1978!
Super-deep, funky odd-ball jazz with spooky whispered vocals! Cult classic...
- – Lanquidity
- – Where Pathways Meet
- – That’s How I Feel
- – Twin Stars Of Thence
- – There Are Other Worlds (They Have Not Told You Of)
- 1. – Lanquidity
- 2. – Where Pathways Meet
- 3. – That’s How I Feel
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- LP STRUT237LPC£32.99In stockAdd to Bag
- 4×LP Box (1.5kg) STRUT237LPB£52.00• Silver foil box, first 2LP set in a foil / magenta sleeve, 2nd set in 2x yellow A4 sheets incl. a 12-page over-sized booklet.
• Remastered versions of main album and alternative versions cut at 45 RPM across 4xLPs
• Includes unseen photos and extensive sleeve notes by Bob Blank, Michael Ray and Danny Ray Thompson of Sun Ra Arkestra and Tom Buchler of Philly JazzOut of stock Notify me when in stock - 2×CD STRUT237CD£16.00• 6-panel foil digipak w/16pp booklet.
• Includes unseen photos and extensive sleeve notes by Bob Blank, Michael Ray and Danny Ray Thompson of Sun Ra Arkestra and Tom Buchler of Philly JazzOut of stock Notify me when in stock - LP STRUT237LP£30.99(Strut 25th Anniversary Edition) - Standard Weight, Black Vinyl LP Housed In Tip-On Sleeve With OBI, Poster And Insert.Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sun RaSpaceways (RSD 16)Org Music
LP - £28.99Record Store Day 2016 Release. Receiving its first ever vinyl release for Record Store Day 2016, 'Spaceways' features live performances by...
Sun RaThe Solar-Myth Approach Volume 1BYG
40th volume in the BYG Actuel series. A wild and passionate interstellar mix of free jazz, solo synthesizer and hard rocking cosmic philosophy specifically...
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- Reissue LP BYG529340£26.00In stockAdd to Bag
Sun RaThe Nubians Of PlutoniaWaxTime
Super-deep, rare 1957 Sun Ra outing that includes Phil Cohran in the line-up, along with the usual suspects. Includes killer tracks like 'Plutonian Nights',...
- – Plutonian Nights
- – Nubia
- 1. – Plutonian Nights
- 4. – Nubia
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- LP 8436542014991£16.00In stockAdd to Bag
Sun RaFate In A Pleasant MoodSaturn
Early Arkestra genius, orginally released in 1960, and was later reissued on Impulse
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- Reissue LP SR9956-2-B£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Patrice RushenPrelusionCraft Recordings
Brilliant funky deep jazz featuring Joe Henderson, Ndugu and Hadley Caliman.
- LP (180 gram) CR766£44.99Jazz Dispensary Top Shelf SeriesIn stockAdd to Bag
Sun RaCosmos (1977)Inner City
Recorded in Paris in 1976, this album has an eerie, outer space vibe. Featuring John Gilmore on tenor, Marshall Allen on alto and flute, Danny Thompson...
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- Reissue LP ICY1020£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian JacksonWinter In AmericaStrata-East
Classic, classic album originally on Strata East and featuring 'The Bottle'. Gil Scott Heron is a legendary soul/jazz/spoken word hero and this is one...
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- CD 3700477836511£18.99In stockAdd to Bag
Oneness Of JujuAfrican RhythmsBlack Fire Music
Funky deep jazz!
- Reissue LP BLFR19751£16.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Fred Wesley And The J.B.'sDamn Right I Am SomebodyGet On Down
Essential funk album, includes the classic "Blow Your Head" ! As serious as it gets - "Damn Right", 'Blow Your Head", "Same Beat", "Watergate' and more....
- LP GET54069-LP£23.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Mulatu Astatke And His Ethiopian QuintetAfro-Latin SoulWorthy Records
Ethio-jazz hero Mulatu Astake and His Ethiopian Quintet "Afro-Latin Soul" album from 1966! As the title suggest this is more leaning towards the Latin-soul...
- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) W-1014£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Donald Alexander Strachan and The Freedom EnsembleSoul Translation: A Spiritual SuiteUniversal Sound
Soul Jazz Records/Universal Sound are releasing “Soul Translation: A Spiritual Suite" a superb lost USA deep jazz independent private-press album originally...
- – Temptation
- – The Word
- – Song of Searching
- – Spiritual Travelers
- – Masters of The Bourchakoun
- – Silent Jubilation
- – Tenth Door
- – Aquarian Voices
- – Soul Release
- 1. – Temptation
- 2. – The Word
- 3. – Song of Searching
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- New LP (180g) USLP53£23.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD USCD53£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Les McCannTalk To The People (1972)Atlantic
Killer, trippy, fender soaked moody stuff featuring great version of 'What's Going On'.
- – What's Going On (Vocal)
- 1. – What's Going On (Vocal)
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- Reissue LP ATL1619£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal USA Vinyl original copy sleeve has some ageing/staining
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
Carlos GarnettBlack LoveMuse Records
Killer album!!!
"Mother of the Future" and loads more intense jazz dance classics!
Deep, fiery music!
Essential!
- New LP MUSE5040£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Walt DickersonThis Is Walt Dickerson! (1961)New Jazz
When the debut album of vibist-composer Walt Dickerson (b. 1931) appeared in 1961, it was considered a somewhat radical work. His first album, long deleted...
- New LP NJZ8254£16.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Leon SpencerWhere I'm Coming From (1973)Prestige
Big, big line-up on this tough Prestige organ funk album from Leon Spencer
Leon Spencer - organ, vocals
Jon Faddis, Virgil Jones, Victor Paz - trumpet
Hubert...
- New LP PREG10063£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Hailu Mergia Hailu / Yegle NeshPhilophon
Brand new material from Hailu Mergia on Philophon since deserved interest in his haunting, ethio-jazz was sparked by the excellent ATFA releases!
- – Hailu
- – Yegle Nesh
- 1. – Hailu
- 2. – Yegle Nesh
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- 7" PH45004£6.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sun RaStrange Celestial Road (1980)Celestial Recordings
The band Sun Ra had at the end of the '70s was surely the funkiest he ever had.
- New LP CELE3035£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The SimeonsJah RastafariRoots Traders
Tuff roots rocker from 1978 repressed here with killer dub version as featured on rare "Dub Conference in London" album around the same time
- – Jah Rastafari
- – Dub
- 1. – Jah Rastafari
- 2. – Dub
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- 7"£5.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sun RaContinuation (1963)El Saturn Records
Hyper-rare El Saturn LP, recorded in 1963, early in the Arkestra's NY period.
Sun Ra (piano, space organ); John Gilmore (tenor sax); Pat Patrick (baritone...
- New LP SATUN520£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
CanSoundtracksSpoon Records
Excellent folky funky Krautrock; early Can album featuring 'She brings The Rain'.
Recommended!
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Billy Parker's Fourth WorldFreedom Of SpeechPure Pleasure
ONE OF THE RAREST AND BEST STRATA-EAST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME!MASSIVE new Strata-East vinyl BILLY PARKER'S FOURTH WORLD...
- – Dance Of The Little Children
- – Gemini's Lullabye
- – Home
- – Get With It
- – Freedom Of Speech
- 1. – Dance Of The Little Children
- 2. – Gemini's Lullabye
- 3. – Home
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- LP (180 gram) SES19754£35.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
MoondogSnaketime SeriesCornbread Records
Snaketime Series is one of the earliest and rarest of Moondog’s recordings, originally released in 1956. “Snaketime” is what Moondog himself referred...
- – Caribea
- – Lullaby
- – Death, When You Come To Me
- – Surf Session Part. 1
- – Drum Suite
- 1. – Caribea
- 2. – Lullaby
- 4. – Death, When You Come To Me
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- Reissue LP (180 GRAM) CRNBR16004£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Roy AyersHe's Coming (1972)Polydor
Featuring "We Live In Brooklyn Baby" and "He's A Superstar"!
Surely the most essential Roy Ayers album - everyone a killer. Super deep, heavy funk jazz....
- – He's a Superstar
- – He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
- – Ain't Got Time
- – I Don't Know How To Love Him
- – He's Coming
- – We Live in Brooklyn Baby
- – Sweet Butterfly of Love
- – Sweet Tears
- – Fire Weaver
- 1. – He's a Superstar
- 2. – He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
- 3. – Ain't Got Time
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- New LP 700163£28.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Salah Ragab and The Cairo Jazz BandEgypt Strut / Kahn El-KhaleelyArt Yard
Limited Edition Heavy Weight Vinyl Pressing.45 RPM. Recorded in Heliopolis Cairo Egypt in the early 70's. Includes the long-out-of-print "Egypt Strut",...
- – Egypt Strut [clip]
- – Kahn El-Khaleely
- 1. – Egypt Strut [clip]
- 2. – Kahn El-Khaleely
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- 7" ARTYARD45002£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Chris BowdenTime Capsule (1992)Soul Jazz Records
The stunning and ground-breaking album from the composer and saxophonist Chris Bowden back in print 20 years on! “This is the album that connected it...
- Chris Bowden – Natural Selection
- Chris Bowden – Mother And Daughters Now Mothers
- Chris Bowden – Forbidden Fruit
- Chris Bowden – Epsilon Transmission
- Chris Bowden – Epsilon
- Chris Bowden – Love Lies Bleeding
- Chris Bowden – Time Capsule
- Chris Bowden – Mind And Matter
- Chris Bowden – Retrospective
- Chris Bowden – Solo
- Chris Bowden – Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA)
- Chris Bowden – Life Support
- Chris Bowden – Telescopic One
- Chris Bowden – Telescopic Two
- Chris Bowden – Telescopic Three
- Chris Bowden – Sane
- Chris Bowden – Angel Falls
- Chris Bowden – Mothers Too
- Chris Bowden – Deaf Out
- 1. Chris Bowden – Natural Selection
- 2. Chris Bowden – Mother And Daughters Now Mothers
- 3. Chris Bowden – Forbidden Fruit
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- 2xLP + Download Code SJRLP410£26.00In stockAdd to Bag
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Esma Redzepvova Durdevan, DurdevanParadise Bangkok
Impossibly rare highlights from the acclaimed ‘Stand Up, People’ compilation of rare pop songs by Roma Gypsy musicians from Tito’s socialist...
- – Durdevan, Durdevan
- – abre babi sokerdzan
- 1. – Durdevan, Durdevan
- 2. – abre babi sokerdzan
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- 7" PBSP001£6.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock