The Gaylads You Had Your Chance / Wha She Do Now

Superb two sider from Ossie Thomas’s Black Solidarity label with the hard tuff dub poetry from Bill Blast and “Greatest Lover” 1984 early dancehall cut from Tristan Palmer both with versions.

Great roots vocal cut from King Shark with version on the flip, check his other wicked tune in stock "Black Man"

The 1st and superior deeper roots cut from Paul Hurlock originally released in the early 80s on Gorgon records in Jamaica with dub on the flip. Clean & loud pressing.

Superb 90s roots vocal from Carlene Davis on a relick of "Promised Land" riddim with instrumental version on the flip.

One of his stand out roots steppers tunes from 1980 originally on the "Folly Ranking" LP produced by Prince Jammy with two rare dubs plus an alternative mix. Check killer percussive 2nd dub mix.

Originally released on Max Romeo's own label Romax in 1978, superb late night blues vocal cut then flip the record over for Jackie Mittoo's excellent 3 a.m. version. Killer Stuff... don't miss!

Killer rare organ instrumental cut from Brother Dan aka Dandy Livingstone, 1968 originally a B-side on Trojan which is very hard to find now in any condition..

DON'T MISS...

Great 70s roots vocal cut from Prince Pharaoh on limited new repress with version on the flip.

Taken from his 1991 album "Sounds Of Many Colours" superb roots vocal cut with dub version worth checking out..

Deep roots vocal cut originally released in 1978, now repressed with the DJ cut from Ranking Spanner plus full dubwise on the flip.

A 'holy grail' for reggae collectors with this 12 Tribes Of Israel Band 7" originally released in 1978 on their Orthodox label in very small quantities. Hypnotic roots/ska-ish instrumental with killer dub on the flip..don't let this go.

Originally released on a Canadian 12" around 77'. "Think Positive" is a conscious roots tune with his superb version of Judy Clay's "Storybook Children" on the flip.

Killer roots dancehall tune from 1988, first of five new reissues from Common Ground International.

One of three new dancehall reissues from 1988, Humble Lion's "Pirates On Shore" with dub on the flip.

1988 rare dancehall from Horace Martin with version on the flip.

Great mid 70s deep roots originally released on USA label Half Moon, both tunes with wicked dub versions.

Wicked 1987 rootsy dancehall from Chris Black & The Rocks, rare tune to find now reissued by new label Common Ground International, check the first five releases..

Originally released on Max Romeo's own label Romax in 1978, superb late night blues vocal cut then flip the record over for Jackie Mittoo's excellent 3 a.m. version. Killer Stuff... don't miss!

Rare roots dancehall 7" bomb from Ainsworth 'Ruxy' Roach gets limited repress.

The only album from 1982 by the seven strong all female band Mwanamke Mwafrika who went on to become Akabu, who recorded for Misty In Roots label People Unite Records. Deep U.K. militant roots music, recorded by Mad Professor & mixed by Mikey Campbell. Very hard to find an original copy now but a limited press is made available..for now!

One of his stand out roots steppers tunes from 1980 originally on the "Folly Ranking" LP produced by Prince Jammy with two rare dubs plus an alternative mix. Check killer percussive 2nd dub mix.

Two tuff early roots versions from 1972 from Dennis Brown/Tommy McCook produced by Clive Chin for his Impact! label.

Two killer uptempo early reggae recordings from 1970.

"Why" by Traxin is one of those records you rarely see available for sale, but only hear about in whispers and collector circles. Recorded in 1985 originally under the Food, Clothes & Shelter label right at the period when reggae started going digital. The social commentary and conscious tune "Why" was produced by veteran arranger Dennis Fearon (aka 'Jah D') who was constantly updating studio equipment, enticing different sounds from instruments and singers giving mixes a roughness that enhanced the process rather than detracting from the precision of the analogue days.

 Lord Creator was imprisoned for 18 months for possession of a small amount of cannabis (although the fact that he was a Trinidadian most likely had something to do with the excessive severity of the sentence). After release from prison, recording "Such is Life" at Randy's studio, which he had written while incarcerated.  The B side features Lord Creator singing about his time in prison with a lovers twist that makes an interesting contrast to Toots Hibbert's more defiant treatment of the same theme in "54-46, That's My Number", released the same year.

Killer rare organ instrumental cut from Brother Dan aka Dandy Livingstone, 1968 originally a B-side on Trojan which is very hard to find now in any condition..

DON'T MISS...

Rare 12" French version of the late Faybiene Miranda's (Fabian) 2nd cut of "Destiny" tune originally released in Canada 1977. Check instrumental cut, for the Balearic fans. Full colour picture sleeve.

CHECK THIS OUT!!! SUPERB sweet, sweet rare uplifting soul 45!

ONLY  available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.

 Richard Brown's Sweet and Kind was originally released and distributed locally in Gary, Indiana, in the mid-west of USA on the tiny Steeltown Inc Records, a label which despite it's size was nonetheless the first ever to sign the Jackson Five (pre-Motown) in 1968, the same year as this little-known gem.

Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe continues its SOUL 7-inch series in fine style with this FANTASTIC cut following on from Brief Encounter, Arnold Blair, Johnny Adams & other earlier exclusive soul 45.

THIS 7-inch can ONLY be bought directly here from Soul Jazz Records or Sounds of the Universe websites and shop. 

KILLER Gallery/Loft uplifting soul proto-disco tune

Similar to Jennifer Lara's version, The Far East do a wicked, contemporary cover of the Evelyn King's boogie classic 'I'm In Love'! Sweet, sweet lovers rock music backed with a DEADLY dub/version!

Early reggae Channel One Recording from 1974 with version on the flip.

BACK IN STOCK!!

MONSTER STUDIO ONE TUNE FIRST TIME EVER ON A SINGLE !

Two highly sought after tracks from Jackie Mitoo's legendary 'Showcase' album, originally released on Studio One in 1980

Hypnotic, blissed out funky reggae from Jamaica's finest - Bagga Walker on bass, Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace on drums, Ernest Ranglin on guitar and, of course, the inimitable Jackie Mittoo on keyvoards

Cut super loud on a 12" single, its literally impossible to find a copy of this album, and if you did it would set you back hundreds of £'s

Housed in a heavyweight card Studio One sleeve these won't be around for long ! Very Limited edition 1000 copies worldwide 12” pressing

We love the flip to this - Give The Drummer Some is tough Afro-drums Dingwalls/Art Blakey stylee all the way - HEAVY!

Cuba: Music and Revolution: Culture Clash in Havana: Experiments in Latin Music 1975-85 Vol. 1 is the new album compiled by Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker (Soul Jazz Records) that explores the many new styles that emerged in Cuba in the 1970s as Jazz, Funk, Brazilian Tropicalia and even Disco mixed together with Latin and Salsa on the island as Cuban artists experimented with new musical forms created in the unique socialist state of Cuba.

The album comes as a heavyweight 3xLP and deluxe 2xCD set, complete with extensive sleeve notes, and is jam-packed with heavy bass lines, synth and Wah-Wah guitar funk combined with the heavyweight percussion, powerful brass lines and the all-encompassing Latin rhythms of Cuban music known throughout the world.

The album is released to coincide with the massive new deluxe large format book Cuba: Music and Revolution: Original Cover Art of Cuban Music: Record Sleeve Designs of Revolutionary Cuba 1959-90, published in November, which is also compiled by Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker (Soul Jazz Records), and which features the music and record designs of Cuba, made in the 30-year period following the Cuban Revolution.

The music on this album features legendary Cuban groups such as Irakere, Los Van Van and Pablo Milanés as well as a host of lesser known artists such as the radical Grupo De Experimentación, Juan Pablo Torres and Algo Nuevo, Grupo Monumental and Orquesta Ritmo Oriental, groups whose names remain largely unknown outside of Cuba owing to the now 60-year old US trade embargo which remains in place today and which prevents trade with Cuba – and thus most Cuban records were only ever available in Cuba or in ex-Soviet Union states.

The music on this album reflects the most cutting-edge of Cuban groups that were recording in Cuba in the 1970s and 1980s – who were all searching for a new Cuban identity and new musical forms that reflected both the Afro-Cuban cultural heritage of a nation that gave birth to Latin music - and its new position as a socialist state. Most of the music featured on this album have never been heard outside of Cuba.

Both Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker have been involved in Cuban music for more than two decades – Gilles Peterson with his many Havana Cultura projects for his Brownswood label and Stuart Baker with a number of Soul Jazz Records albums recorded in Cuba. This Soul Jazz Records album is released in conjunction with Egrem, the Cuban state record company, and has been put together after the many crate-digging trips that both compilers have made on the streets of Havana and beyond in Cuba stretching over a 20-year period, searching out rare and elusive original Cuban vinyl records.

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REVIEWS:

"It may only be January, but we already have a strong contender for 'compilation of the year'. Put together by devout crate-diggers and Cuban music enthusiasts Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker (founder of Soul Jazz Records)" JUNO

"It's abundantly clear that these compilers are at the very top of their game. Everything here was previously unheard outside of Cuba, making this a feast for the curious" Vinyl District

"Priceless comp goes beyond Buena Vista" UNCUT

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*Please note the vinyl sticker of this album says "+download code" but it's a mistake! There is no download with this particular album due to legal reasons. Sorry for this error!

Two Classic Black Uhuru tracks back to back with extended mixes. Comes with "Taxi" company sleeve.

Classic rocksteady two sider from 1967 from  mr.soul of jamaica

Tuff roots recording from the original Wailers early 70s with dub on the flip.

Boogie disco funk. NYC Garage

The killer rocksteady Treasure Isle version from The Melodians with the rare "Heart of a Man" by The Techniques on the b-side.

Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.

KILLER NEW ORLEANS FUNK PARTY BOMB!!

One of the rarest of all New Orleans Funk singles issued here in exact repro artwork. The SEMINAL Dap Walk plus the mega-rare HEAVY B-side - hardcore!

THIS 7-inch can ONLY be bought directly here from Soul Jazz Records or Sounds of the Universe websites and shop. It is a very limited first edition 300-copies pressing - save yourself a few hundred quid!

See all the EXCLUSIVE 45s titles only available here!

Limited repress of his first rare roots tune originally released in 1974, brother of Johnny Clarke.

Great vocal cut from Sugar Minott, originally released in the mid to late 80s with great stripped down versions on the B-side.