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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
Florence AdooniA.O.E.I.U. (An Ordinary Excercise In Unity)Philophon
CinemaCinema (Reissue)Discos Nada
Lady Blackbird vs Crooked ManCrooked Spirituals (SOTU UPFRONT EXCLUSIVE)Foundation
KutimanDreams In AspamiaSiyal Music
Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
SouleanceKebab DiscothequeHeavenly Sweetness
ShokazuluNavigate Your Soul2000 Black
Ousmane KouyatéOusmane KouyatéAnalog Africa
Prá Quem Sabe Das CoisasDiscos Nada
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
- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
- The Dells – Ain't No Sunshine
Wicked funky vocal soul on Cadet. Produced by Charles Stepney!!!
The DellsRun For Cover / Over AgainOutta Sight
The Dells were a soul/doo-wop/male vocal group with a sound defined by falsetto singer Johnny Carter and baritone singer Marvin Junior. They formed in...
- 7" SEV019£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsThe Dells Sing Dionne Warwicke's Greatest Hits (1972)Cadet
Produced by Charles Stepney on Cadet with Phil Upchurch and members of The Pharoahs on backing...what higher recommendation do you need?!
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The DellsGotta Get Home To My Baby / The Power Of LoveMercury
- Original 7" 73759£8.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Want My MommaCadet
Funky Dells!
- – I Want My Momma
- 1. – I Want My Momma
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsHallways Of My Mind (1969)Cadet
Quality soul! Arranged by the great Charles Stepney, Chess Records (1969)
- – Hallways Of My Mind
- 1. – Hallways Of My Mind
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Unplayed USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Can't Do EnoughCadet
Soulful harmonic slow tune
- Original 7"£6.99Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
Essential psychedelic soul/rock Rotary Connection album featuring the legendary "I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun", "Love Has Fallen On Me" and more! ...
- – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- 3. – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP HIQLP 156£24.00Expected 25 JulPreorder
The Soulful StringsGroovin' With The Soulful Strings (1967)Cadet
Includes the seminal 'Burning Spear'. Classic Chicago Chess deepness produced by the great Richard Evans in 1967.
- – Burning Spear
- 1. – Burning Spear
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Gene AmmonsEarly VisionsCadet
- Original LP 2CA 60038-1£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, lower spine taped, cutoutIn stockAdd to Bag
Ramsey LewisWade In The Water (1966)Cadet
Killer album arranged and conducted by Richard Evans
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Dorothy AshbyAfro-Harping (1968) NEW EXPANDED DELUXE EDITIONCadet
Definitive deep funky album from harpist Dorothy Ashby. Excellent late 60's soulful jazz harp recorded for Chess with arrangements by Richard Evans and...
- – Soul Vibrations
- – Games
- – Action Line
- – Lonely Girl
- – Life Has Its Trials
- – Afro-Harping
- – Little Sunflower
- – Theme From Valley Of The Dolls
- – Come Live With Me
- – The Look Of Love
- 1. – Soul Vibrations
- 2. – Games
- 3. – Action Line
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2×LP 5399759£36.99Deluxe EditionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD 5399757£13.99Deluxe EditionIn stockAdd to Bag
Etta JamesSecurity / I'm Gonna Take What He's GotCadet
Boom tune recorded at Fame Studios, produced by Rick Hall
- Original 7" 5594£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-owned UK black label Chess/Cadet 45In stockAdd to Bag
James MoodyJames MoodyCadet
- Original LP CA-648£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl in great condition (GRT reissue copy)In stockAdd to Bag
Soulful StringsIn Concert (1969)Cadet
Live recording in Chicago arranged and conducted by Richard Evans!
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The Greig McRitchie BandFighting BackCadet
- Original LP LP 4058£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-Of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The DellsThe Dells Sing Dionne Warwicke's Greatest Hits (1972)Cadet
Produced by Charles Stepney on Cadet with Phil Upchurch and members of The Pharoahs on backing...what higher recommendation do you need?!
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The Ramsey Lewis Trio Hang On Ramsey! (1965)Cadet
Ramsey, Eldee Young and Red Holt in the zone on this mid-sixties Cadet album.
- Original LP£8.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinyl
100% Guarantee on all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' or your money back!In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Want My MommaCadet
Funky Dells!
- – I Want My Momma
- 1. – I Want My Momma
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Ramsey LewisMaiden Voyage (1968)Cadet
This is one of Ramsey Lewis's finest albums! Recorded at Chess in 1968, it is the arrangements and experimentation of the legendary producer Charles Stepney...
- – Maiden Voyage
- – Les Fleur
- – Eternal Journey
- 1. – Maiden Voyage
- 7. – Les Fleur
- 12. – Eternal Journey
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, minor surface marksIn stockAdd to Bag
Shades Of BrownHo Hum World / Little Girl (1969)Cadet
Charles Stepney production
- – Ho Hum World
- 1. – Ho Hum World
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7" 5657£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Soulful StringsAnother Exposure (1968)Cadet
Killer Charles Stepney and Richard Evans of the deep, deep orchestral house band at Chess studios, 1968. On fire - check out 'Soul Message'.
- – Soul Message
- 6. – Soul Message
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Ramsey LewisBack To The Roots (1971)Cadet
Ramsey Lewis trio get back to their roots on this 1971 album for Chess/Cadet.
- LP CADT60001£18.00In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl
Original = Original USA pressing gatefold LP (some damage to the die cut)In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsHallways Of My Mind (1969)Cadet
Quality soul! Arranged by the great Charles Stepney, Chess Records (1969)
- – Hallways Of My Mind
- 1. – Hallways Of My Mind
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Unplayed USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Terry CallierWhat Color Is Love (1973)Cadet
Definitive collaboration between Terry Callier and Charles Stepney for Cadet. Features "Dancing Girl" and "You Goin Miss Your Candyman"
- LP (180 gram) MOVLP1465£26.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD 1782974£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Eddie FisherEddie Fisher & The Next One Hundred Years (1970)Cadet
Tripped out guitar funk, released on Chess, 1970 but recorded in St Louis under the direction of the great Oliver Sain.
- – jeremiah pucket
- – either or
- 1. – jeremiah pucket
- 3. – either or
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP CADT848£18.00In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Can't Do EnoughCadet
Soulful harmonic slow tune
- Original 7"£6.99Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Minnie RipertonPerfect Angel (1974)Epic
Superb first solo album on Epic for ex-Rotary Connection singer Minnie Riperton! Produced by Stevie Wonder, it includes the funky rare groove classic "Reasons",...
- – Reasons
- 1. – Reasons
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£45.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Gil Scott-HeronMoving Target (1982)Arista
Classic early 80's Gil Scott-Heron, including "Washington D.C" and "Black History/The World", in what was to be his last recording for more than a decade.
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG-Original = Original USA Vinyl lot of sleeve and spine wear
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Mongo SantamariaSoul BagColumbia Records
- – Cold Sweat
- 5. – Cold Sweat
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinySold out Notify me when in stock
Jack McDuffSophisticated Funk (1976)Chess
Killer fusion. From boogie funk of Dit Da Dit to the Digwalls/Gilles Peterson jazz dancers Ju Ju.
- – Dit Da Dit
- – Ju Ju
- 1. – Dit Da Dit
- 2. – Ju Ju
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP CHES19004£18.00In stockAdd to Bag
Ann PeeblesIf This Is Heaven (1977)Hi
Killer Memphis deep funky soul. Produced by Willie Mitchell. Recommended!
- – When I'm In Your Arms
- – Games
- – It Must Be Love
- 6. – When I'm In Your Arms
- 8. – Games
- 10. – It Must Be Love
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD FPH11762£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ohio PlayersFire (1974)Mercury
Seminal funk/soul group, seminal funk/soul album including the classic title track
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
Essential psychedelic soul/rock Rotary Connection album featuring the legendary "I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun", "Love Has Fallen On Me" and more! ...
- – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- 3. – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP HIQLP 156£24.00Expected 25 JulPreorder
John Coltrane QuartetBalladsImpulse
Classic modal jazz LP with John Coltrane's classic quartet, featuring the amazing piano of McCoy Tyner and the rhythm section of Elvin Jones and Jimmy...
- New LP AAGR156£23.00In stockAdd to Bag
- Original LP IMPL156£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print JAPANESE 1976 ABC IMPULSE Heavy gatefold VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
- CD 1748620£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Bobby WomackUnderstandingUnlimited Artists
Fantastic lp from the soul legend featuring 'Harry Hippie', 'Woman's gotta have it' and the brilliant 'I can understand it'!
- – I Can Understand It
- 1. – I Can Understand It
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£8.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG-Original Pre-Owned USA vinyl, lot of sleeve wearSold out Notify me when in stock
- CD UA5577cd£6.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Reissue LP UA5577£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Archie Whitewater Archie Whitewater Cadet
First time on vinyl in over 30 years!
A Cadet gem! Smooth, laid-back, soulful jazz-rock, similar to contemporaries like Chicago, Blood, Sweat &...
- – Home Again
- – Cross Country
- – Lament For The Walking Dead
- 7. – Home Again
- 8. – Cross Country
- 9. – Lament For The Walking Dead
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP GET54053-LP£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Mongo SantamariaEl Bravo! (1965)Columbia
Mongo covers the full range of rhythms from Montuno to Rumba and Mambo to Merengue with the brassy backing of Marty Sheller, Hubert Laws and Bobby Capers.
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Hank CrawfordI Hear A Symphony (1975)Kudu
"Move You No Mountain" - definitive Loft/Garage jazz funk classic version! Dancers only.
- – I'll Move You No Mountain
- 7. – I'll Move You No Mountain
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Original USA Vinyl cutout
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Eddie FisherEddie Fisher & The Next One Hundred Years (1970)Cadet
Tripped out guitar funk, released on Chess, 1970 but recorded in St Louis under the direction of the great Oliver Sain.
- – jeremiah pucket
- – either or
- 1. – jeremiah pucket
- 3. – either or
- View full info and tracklisting
- Reissue LP CADT848£18.00In stockAdd to Bag
Lou RawlsToo Much! (1967)Capitol
Produced by David Axelrod, Lou delivers a grammy winning performance on "Dead End Street"!
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Original USA VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Diana RossSurrender (1971)Motown
Written and produced by Ashford & Simpson, includes "Surrender" and "Remember Me". Awesome, uplifting music!
- – Surrender
- – I Can't Give Back the Love I Feel For You
- – Remember Me
- 1. – Surrender
- 2. – I Can't Give Back the Love I Feel For You
- 3. – Remember Me
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£8.99Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original USA Vinyl
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Black Man's PrideSoul Jazz Records
While the righteousness of blackness is at the heart of the Rastafarian faith, this collection illustrates how black pride remained a central theme, if...
- Alton Ellis – Black Man's Pride
- Horace Andy – Child Of The Ghetto
- Dennis Brown – Created By The Father
- The Gladiators – Roots Natty
- The Classics – Got To Be Cool
- The Nightingales – Rasta Is Calling
- Glen Miller – Love & Understanding
- Sugar Minott – Woman Shadow
- Lloyd Jones & The Supernatural Six – Red In A Babylon
- Dudley Sibley & The Soul Gang – Love In Our Nation
- The Heptones – Equal Rights
- Glen Miller – You Must Be Love
- Winston Jarrett – Up Park No Mans Land
- Cedric Im Brooks – Why Can't I
- Larry Marshall – Let's Make It Up
- Freddie McGregor – Children Listen To The Wise Words
- John Holt – Build Our Dreams
- Johnny Osbourne – Forgive Them
- 1. Alton Ellis – Black Man's Pride
- 2. Horace Andy – Child Of The Ghetto
- 3. Dennis Brown – Created By The Father
- View full info and tracklisting
- 2xLP + Download Code SJRLP398£28.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD SJRCD398£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release SJRD398£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Aretha FranklinLaughing On The Outside (1963)Columbia
Wicked early 60s Aretha pre-Atlantic
- Original LP£15.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
The DynamicsWhat A Shame (1973)Black Gold Records
Rare soul album on the independent Black Gold label
- – She's For Real (Bless You)
- – You're The Only One
- – Funky Key
- 2. – She's For Real (Bless You)
- 7. – You're The Only One
- 8. – Funky Key
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP BG-5001£25.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
The BlackbyrdsThe Blackbyrds (1973)Fantasy
Seminal Blackbyrds album featuring "Do It Fluid". Essential rare groove jazz funk.
- – Do It, Fluid
- – Gut Level
- 1. – Do It, Fluid
- 2. – Gut Level
- View full info and tracklisting
Maxine WeldonRight On (1970)Mainstream
Killer funky set from vocalist Weldon on the ever reliable Mainstream label. Soul-jazz all the way with a top line-up of crack session men including most...
- – Feeling Alright
- 3. – Feeling Alright
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£19.99Sold out Notify me when in stock