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Chet BakerFive From '65: The Quintet Summer SessionsNew Land
Jackie MittooReggae MagicSoul Jazz Records
The Sabres Of ParadiseSabresonic (Remastered)Warp Records
SAULT10Forever Living Originals
Queen Demfeat. Yaeji, Sudan Archives, Yaya Bey, COUCOU CHLOE, Georgia Anne Muldrow & moreSoul Jazz Records
Wu-Tang and MathematicsBlack Samson, The Bastard Swordsman: Wu-Tang, The Saga Continues CollectionRuffNation
Sugar MinottLive Loving (Studio One USA)Studio One
Little SimzLotusLittle Simz Records
El Michels Affair24 Hr SportsBig Crown Records
Dom Salvador, Adrian Younge, & Ali Shaheed MuhammadDom Salvador JID024Jazz Is Dead
Madlib / Georgia Anne MuldrowSeeds (Instrumentals)SomeOthaShip
Olivia DeanThe Art Of LovingPolydor / Capitol
Harvey ScalesTrying To SurviveNumero Group
Ilpo VäisänenAsumaEditions Mego
Deon JamarHeavennnnnn / Salvation Steps / Little James BirthdaySmoke & Mirrors
PulpMoreRough Trade Records
Auntie FloOuternational DanceMulti Culti
Ge-ology“Versions” Part TwoHot Biscuit Recordings
Gilles TorrentBuleriaJazzman
TrashPriorities / LookSoul Jazz Records
The ReducersThings Go Wrong / We Are NormalSoul Jazz Records
Kieran Hebden, William Tyler41 Longfield Street Late ‘80sEat Your Own Ears Records
Cal TjaderAmazonasFantasy
MoinBelly UpAD 93
SwansBirthingMute
QuanticDJ-Kicks: QuanticK7
Phi-PsonicsExpanding To OneGondwana Records
Brandee YoungerGadabout SeasonImpulse!
The Sabres Of ParadiseHaunted Dancehall (Remastered)Warp Records
Resavoir & Matt GoldHorizonInternational Anthem Recording Company
Jamie xxIn Colour (10th Anniversary Picture Disc)Young
Beckie BellIn Need Of ...Strut
Talking HeadsMore Songs About Buildings And Food (SUPER DELUXE EDITION)Sire
KAI Dub meets Dub KazmanOsaka To BristolRough Signal
TezetaSeventh PlaceKlang Tone
- LP AJXLP551£23.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- 1. Mi Kple Mi De
- 2. Dodji Lo
- 3. Segla
Reissue of this impossibly rare, 1978 release from T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo originally released on Albarika Store, the legendary record label that defined the sound of Benin and influenced the entire region of West Africa and beyond!
Early B & Super CatEarly B Meets Super CatAcid Jazz
Presented by Acid Jazz on Roots Records, a first-time reissue of classic dancehall recorded for Jah Thomas ‘Midnight Rock’ label, previously only issued...
- LP RJMLP161£25.99Expected 20 JunPreorder
Terry CallierI Don’t Want To See Myself (Without You) / If I Could Make YouAcid Jazz
The rediscovery of Terry Callier is of the high points of in the history of Acid Jazz Records, who present the reissue of the 7” version of the song...
- 7" AJX844S£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
The Ballistic Brothers Vs. The Eccentric AfrosThe Ballistic Brothers Vs. The Eccentric Afros - Volume 2Acid Jazz
One of the cult acts of the heyday of London clubland in the early 1990s, the Ballistic Brothers consisted of later-X-Press 2 members Ashley, Rocky and...
- LP AJXLP777£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
The Albarika Story (Vol. 1)Acid Jazz
Founded in the late 1960s by record store owner Seidou Adissa, Albarika Store is one of the most important independent record labels on the African continent....
- – Segla
- – Get The Music Now
- – E Sa F'Aiye
- – Aiha Ni Kpe We
- – Ego-Ibo
- – Gbeti Ma Djro
- – Oya Ka Jojo
- – It's A Vanity
- – Bakassine Gabou
- – Nan Man Nan
- – Gbe We Gnin Wa Bio
- – Kpede Do Gbe Houenou
- 1. – Segla
- 2. – Get The Music Now
- 3. – E Sa F'Aiye
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- LP AJXLP803£25.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Chris BangsDream WorldAcid Jazz
Bangs is known for originally coining the term ‘acid jazz’ – a movement which subsequently morphed into the label – as he and likeminded DJs (including...
- LP AJXLP802£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
Soul ReviversHolding It DownAcid Jazz
Soul Revivers are back with ‘Holding it Down’, the first single from the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut album ‘On The Grove’.
For...
- – Holding It Down
- – Holding The Dub
- 1. – Holding It Down
- 2. – Holding The Dub
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- 7" AJX800S£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Jah ThomasMusic Maker From JamaicaAcid Jazz
Acid Jazz group label Roots Records has worked with Jah Thomas since the late 1990s, and is set to release the first ever collection of his vocal work.A...
- LP RJMLP159£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
Soul ReviversShouting DubAcid Jazz
Following the acclaimed 2022 album releases, 'On The Grove' and its dub counterpart 'Grove Dub', Soul Revivers return with a new 7" single 'Shouting Dub'...
- – Shouting Dub
- – Furthest Dub
- 1. – Shouting Dub
- 2. – Furthest Dub
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- 7" ALX 722S£11.00In stockAdd to Bag
Soul ReviversOn The GroveAcid Jazz
Acid Jazz Records presents Nick Manasseh & David Hill’s Soul Revivers: ‘On the Grove’.
An ambitious and passionate collaboration project, it features...
- – No More Drama
- – Tell Me Why
- – Got To Live
- – Look No Further
- – Gone Are The Days
- – Meanwhile Shuffle
- – Cee Rocka
- – The Underground
- – Where The River
- – Harder
- – Futile Cause
- – Down River
- 1. – No More Drama
- 2. – Tell Me Why
- 3. – Got To Live
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- CD AJXCD604£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Coxsone's MusicSoul Jazz Records
Coxsone's Music is a stunning new 3-CD/two separate double LP (+ free download) collection featuring over two and half hours of early Jamaican proto-ska,...
- Don Drummond – Roll On Sweet Don
- Derrick Harriott – Answer Me
- Aubrey Adams – Do Du Wap
- Busty & Cool – What A World
- Roland Alphonso – Counter Punch
- Owen & Millie – Do You Know
- Workshop Musicians – Calypso Jazz
- Don Drummond – Elevation Rock
- The Blues Busters – There's Always Sunshine
- Clue J and his Blues Blasters – Unkown Shuffle Blues
- The Jiving Juniors – Darling Don't Leave Me
- The Mellow Larks – Time To Pray
- Owen Gray – Twisting My Baby
- Cecil Loyd Quintet – What Is The Thing Called Love
- Theo Beckford – That's Me
- Simms & Robinson – White Christmas
- Cecil Lloyd Quintet – Sometimes I'm Happy
- Owen Gray – Best Twist
- The Blues Busters – Tell Me Why
- Don Drummond – Dew Drops
- Clancy Eccles – River Jordan
- Workshop Musicians – Serenade In Sound
- Owen Gray – Young Lover
- The City Slickers – Oceans 11
- The Blues Busters – You Had It All Wrong
- Clue J and his Blues Blasters – Salt Lane Shuffle
- Lascelles Perkins – Real Gone Clown
- Don Drummond – Reload
- Clancy Eccles – Freedom
- Clue J and his Blues Blasters – Pine Juice
- The Jiving Juniors – Over The River
- Don Drummond – Schooling The Duke
- The Mellow Cats & Count Ossie – Rock A Man Soul
- Monty & The Cyclones – Summertime
- The Mellowlarks – No More Wedding
- Roland Alphonso & Carol McLaughlin – Just Cool
- Owen & Millie – Sugar Plum
- Clue J and his Blues Blasters – Silky
- Basil Gabbidon – Independent Blues
- Don Drummond and The City Slickers – That Man Is Back
- Simms & Robinson – Searching
- The Shinners – Romantic Shuffle
- Cecil Lloyd Quintet – Grooving With The Beat
- Neville Esson – I Do
- Workshop Musicians – Burnie's Tune
- Owen & Millie – Sit and Cry
- 1. Don Drummond – Roll On Sweet Don
- 2. Derrick Harriott – Answer Me
- 3. Aubrey Adams – Do Du Wap
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP Record A SJRLP323-A£28.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- 2×LP Record B SJRLP323-B£28.00In stockAdd to Bag
- 3×CD SJRCD323£14.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- MP3 Release SJRD323£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Ipa-BoogieIpa-BoogieAcid Jazz
Reissue of this sought-after, 1978 release from Ipa-Boogie originally released on Albarika Store, the legendary record label that defined the sound of...
- LP AJXLP550£23.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Mr Bongo Record Club Vol. 4Mr Bongo
Volume 4 in the 'Mr Bongo Record Club' continues in the same mould as with previous editions; a selection of staff favourites and rare lost gems from the...
- – James Reese & The Progressions - Throwing Stones (Kenny Dope Mix)
- – Azwon - Paradise Island
- – Idrissa Soumaoro, L´Eclipse De L´ I.J.A. - Nissodia (Mike D Remix)
- – Zé Roberto - Lotus 72 D (Fast)
- 2. – James Reese & The Progressions - Throwing Stones (Kenny Dope Mix)
- 5. – Azwon - Paradise Island
- 10. – Idrissa Soumaoro, L´Eclipse De L´ I.J.A. - Nissodia (Mike D Remix)
- View full info and tracklisting
- New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP217P£23.00Limited pink vinyl edition!Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD217£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Femi Kuti and Made KutiFree Your Mind / Pà Pá PàPartisan Records
**SOTU EXCLUSIVE!** VERY LIMITED - EXCLUSIVE TO SOUNDS OF THE UNIVERSE!
Two of the key tracks from Femi Kuti and Made Kuti's 'Legacy +' album - only available...
- – Pà Pá Pà
- 1. – Pà Pá Pà
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- 7" PTKF2189-7£10.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Dr. Alhaji (Chief) Sikuru Ayinde Barrister And His Supreme Fuji VibrationsAppreciation (1984)Siky Oluyole Records
Heavy juju sounds
RARE Original Nigerian Vinyl VG/Sleeve VG
High-end Audio Desk Systeme Pro Machine Utrasonic cleaned+100% Guarantee on this and all...
- Original LP SKOLP 026£18.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Undercurrents: From the Josef Weinberger, Programme Music & Impress Libraries 1967-1985Buried Treasure
**Upfront SOTU exclusive!** Undercurrents is a stellar selection of moods, styles and MONSTER breaks from the albums recorded for the these UK music libraries...
- – Tim Cross - Crossflow One
- – Pete Smith - Rock Minus Zer
- – Mo Foster - Times Square
- – Peter Thomas - The Real McCoy
- – Harold Fischer - Water Reactor
- – Midas Touch - Make No Bones
- – Bob Downes - Big Cat
- 1. – Tim Cross - Crossflow One
- 4. – Pete Smith - Rock Minus Zer
- 5. – Mo Foster - Times Square
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- LP BUTR39£25.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Alhaji Chief Kollington Ayinla & His Fuji '78 OrganizationArewa (1988)Kollington Records
Digital fuji/juju - heavy
RARE Original Nigerian Vinyl High-end Audio Desk Systeme Pro Machine Utrasonic cleaned+
100% Guarantee on this and all Original...
- – Oba Lo Mejo Da
- 1. – Oba Lo Mejo Da
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- Original LP KRLPS 037£20.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VGVinyl VG has surface marks plays well, writing on sleeveIn stockAdd to Bag
T.P Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo De Cotonou – Rep Pop Du BeninUnite AfricaineAcid Jazz
Two monumental full-side tracks from a pair of late 70s Orchestre Poly-Rythmo albums! Originally released in 1977, the title track is an infectious Afro-Latin...
- – Unite Africaine
- – Mede Ma Gnin Messe
- 1. – Unite Africaine
- 2. – Mede Ma Gnin Messe
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP AJXLP552£25.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Chief Dr. Sikiru Ayinde BarristerFuji New Waves (1991)Siky Oluyole Records
Tough and heavy Fuji sounds
RARE Original Nigerian Vinyl VG
High-end Audio Desk Systeme Pro Machine Utrasonic cleaned+
- – Duka Hausawa
- – New Waves
- 1. – Duka Hausawa
- 2. – New Waves
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP SKOLP046£6.00Vinyl condition: GSleeve condition: GG ONLY NOISY/SKIPSSold out Notify me when in stock
Edo Funk Explosion Vol. 1Analog Africa
It was in Benin City, in the heart of Nigeria, that a new hybrid of intoxicating highlife music known as 'Edo Funk' was born. It first emerged in the late...
- Osayomore Joseph And The Creative Seven – Africa Is My Root
- Akaba Man & The Nigie Rokets – Ta Gha Hunsimwen
- Akaba Man And The African Pride – Popular Side
- Sir Victor Uwaifo And His Titibitis – Iranm Iran
- Sir Victor Uwaifo And His Titibitis – Sakpaide No.2
- 1. Osayomore Joseph And The Creative Seven – Africa Is My Root
- 2. Akaba Man & The Nigie Rokets – Ta Gha Hunsimwen
- 3. Akaba Man And The African Pride – Popular Side
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP AALP091£27.00Gatefold sleeve with 20 page bookletOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD + Book (200g) AACD091£20.00Includes a 36 page bookletOut of stock Notify me when in stock
Wasiu Ayinde BarristerElo-Sora (1985)Omo Aje
Heavy!
RARE Original Nigerian Vinyl VG+- listen actual audio/Sleeve VG+ (writing on front and back)High-end Audio Desk Systeme Pro Machine Utrasonic cleaned+100%...
- – Mo Dupe
- 1. – Mo Dupe
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- Original LP OLPS 1325£25.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Lamont ButlerIt's Time For A ChangeAcid Jazz
Reissue of Lamont Butler's very-rare and sought-after gospel masterpiece from 1981 via Acid Jazz!
- LP AJXLP502£19.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD AJXCD502£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Chief Dr. Sikiru Ayinde BarristerFertilizer (1986)Siky Oluyole Records
RARE Original Nigerian Vinyl
High-end Audio Desk Systeme Pro Machine Utrasonic cleaned+
- – Orin To Poju Owo
- 1. – Orin To Poju Owo
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- Original LP SKOLP 032£20.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VGMultiple surface marks but plays VG+
Orig NIGERIAN vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Jo BissoAfrican Disco Experimentals (1974 to 1978)Africa Seven
A compilation of key disco tunes from international star, Jo Bisso! Includes the full, 16 min version of his awesome 'Play Me' from 1978!
- – Love Beat
- – Give It Up
- – Disco Madonna
- – Lovers Concerto (Vocal)
- – Dont Fight The Feeling
- – Play Me (Parts 1 to 4)
- – Midnight
- – The Mystery With Me
- – Dont Think About It
- – Choco Date
- – Tonight
- – Love Somebody (Part 1)
- – Your Love
- – Lets Keep It Together
- 1. – Love Beat
- 2. – Give It Up
- 3. – Disco Madonna
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP ASVN078£27.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Dr. Alhaji (Chief) Sikuru Ayinde Barrister And His Supreme Fuji VibrationsIwa (1982)Siky Oluyole Records
Rare Nigerian vinyl.HEAVY! Quality Fuji sounds!+High-end Audio Desk Systeme Pro Machine Utrasonic cleaned+
- – Iwa
- 1. – Iwa
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- Original LP SKOLP 018£15.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: GOrig NIGERIAN vinyl surface marks plays vg+, sleeve is G ONLYSold out Notify me when in stock
The Chosen FewEverybody Plays The Fool (1975)Music On Vinyl
KILLER rare funk and soul reggae LP from 1975 - covers of Kool and the Gang's FUNKY STUFF, Betty Wright's seminal 'I LIVE THE WAY YOU LOVE' + loads more....
- – I Love The Way You Love (Part 1)
- – Reggae Stuff
- – Tears Of A Clown
- 1. – I Love The Way You Love (Part 1)
- 5. – Reggae Stuff
- 8. – Tears Of A Clown
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- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) MOVLP2774C£23.00Limited orange vinyl editionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
Chief Dr. Sikiru Ayinde BarristerCurrent Affairs (1989)Siky Oluyole Records
Rare Nigerian vinyl.HEAVY! Quality Fuji sounds!+High-end Audio Desk Systeme Pro Machine Utrasonic cleaned+
- – Current Affairs
- 1. – Current Affairs
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- Original LP SKOLP 043£15.00Vinyl condition: VG-Sleeve condition: VG-Multiple marks to surface, lot of sleeve wearSold out Notify me when in stock
Studio One Rocksteady Got SoulRocksteady Got SoulSoul Jazz Records
Back in stock!Soul Jazz Records new Studio One release Rocksteady Got Soul is a collection of uplifting and superb rocksteady and soulful reggae from the...
- Alton Ellis – It's True
- The Heptones – You Turned Away
- The Gladiators – Mr Sweet
- The Jail Breakers – Work It Up
- Lee Perry & The Gaylads – Run Rudie Run
- The Heptones – Young Generation
- Jackie Mittoo – Good Feeling
- C. Marshall – I Need Your Loving
- Alton Ellis – I'll Be Waiting
- The Clarendonians – The Tables Gonna Turn
- Ken Parker – When You're Gone
- Sound Dimension – Traveling Home
- Errol Dunkley – Get Up Now
- John Holt – My Heart Is Gone
- Freedom Singers and Larry Marshall – Monkey Man
- The Ethiopians – Let The Light Shine
- Im and David – Money Maker
- The Viceroys – Lose and Gain
- 1. Alton Ellis – It's True
- 2. The Heptones – You Turned Away
- 3. The Gladiators – Mr Sweet
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2xLP (+ Download Code) SJRLP464£28.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD SJRCD464£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release SJRD464£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-Reformers BandPeace (1983)Obey
Groovy synth meets Hawaian guitar! DEEP
RARE Original Nigerian Vinyl High-end Audio Desk Systeme Pro Machine Utrasonic cleaned+'
- – O Ti Pe Ti Mo Ti Ngbo Orin Obey
- 1. – O Ti Pe Ti Mo Ti Ngbo Orin Obey
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- Original LP OPS 005£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print Nigerian VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The SkatalitesThis Is Jamaica SkaStudio One
Brand new Studio One release!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The 'This Is Jamaica Ska'...
- The Wailers – Simmer Down
- The Skatalites – Salt Lane Gal
- Jackie Opel – Push Wood
- Andy & Joey – Wonder No More
- Roland Alphonso – Bongo Tango
- Roland Alphonso – Sucu-Sucu
- Roland Alphonso – Dr. Ring Ding (Take 4)
- Blue Beats – Change Your Gear (Take 2)
- Roland Alphonso – 20 - 75
- Jackie & Doreen – The Vow
- The Wailers – How Many Times
- Don Drummond and Roland Alphonso – Roll-On Sweet Don
- Jackie Opel – Sit Down Servant
- The Wailers – Go, Jimmy, Go
- The Blue Beat – Finger Mash
- The Gaylads – Gal & Boy
- 1. The Wailers – Simmer Down
- 2. The Skatalites – Salt Lane Gal
- 3. Jackie Opel – Push Wood
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- New LP CLD-LP 003£20.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD CLD-CD 003£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Chief Dr. Sikiru Ayinde BarristerFuji Garbage III (1989)Siky Oluyole Records
- Original LP SKOLP044£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal Pre-Owned Out-of-Print Nigerian VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou DahomeyOrchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou DahomeySuperfly Records
Superfly reissue this ULTRA rare 70’s Nigerian collection of some of the band's best 45’s, full of funky psych killers, check the MONSTER drums of...
- – Gbeti Ma Djro
- – Wo Deka Koe
- 1. – Gbeti Ma Djro
- 10. – Wo Deka Koe
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- LP (180 gram) SRLP034£25.00Very limited - one per customer!Expected 22 Jan Notify me when in stock
Coxsone's Dramatic And Music CentreCoxsone's Dramatic And Music CentreStudio One
Brand new Studio One release - includes bonus tracks!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Studio...
- New LP CLD-LP 002£20.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Bedroom Beats & B-Sides : Instrumental Hip Hop & Electronic MusicBy Laurent FintoniVelocity
Buy this book! Includes words from over 100 interviews with producers, DJs and label owners - James Lavelle, Charlie Dark, Luke Vibert, Mark Pritchard,...
- Book (550g) 9781913231040£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
Alhaji (Chief) Wasiu Ayinde Barrister & His Talazo Fuji CommandersAdieu Awolowo (1987)Talazo Records
HEAVY AND RARERARE Original Nigerian Vinyl
High-end Audio Desk Systeme Pro Machine Utrasonic cleaned+
- – Adieu Obafemi Awolowo
- 1. – Adieu Obafemi Awolowo
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- Original LP TRLP 001£7.00Vinyl condition: POORSleeve condition: VGCHEAP!!!Sold out Notify me when in stock