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William DeVaughnBe Thankful For What You GotDemon Records
Joe HisaishiA Big Bold Beautiful JourneyMutant
Dragon Ball Hit Song CollectionVarious ArtistsNippon Columbia
Brown Spirits#1Soul Jazz Records
Brown Spirits#2Soul Jazz Records
Brown Spirits#3Soul Jazz Records
Amyl and The SniffersGiddy Up / Big Attraction (10 Year Anniversary)Amyl and The Sniffers
YungbludIdols (Complete)Island
Rebel Island SoulUnder the Influence: Reggae, Funk & Soul in Jamaica in the 1970sSoul Jazz Records
T.P. Orchestre Poly-RythmoWest African Beat: Rare 7s and EPs from Benin and NigerAcid Jazz
McCoy TynerAsante [Expanded Edition]Blue Note
Glenn UndergroundAtmosfear (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Glenn UndergroundThe Jerusalem EP’s (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Terry CallierAt The Earl Of Old TownTime Traveler
Paul JohnsonBump Talkin’ (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Paul JohnsonFeel The Music (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
KNEECAPFENIANHeavenly Recordings
Roy Ayers UbiquityLive At The Montreaux Jazz FestivalUniversal Music Japan
CAVSSojournp(doom)
The Young LionsThe Young LionsConcord
Bobby TimmonsThis Here Is Bobby TimmonsConcord
Bulayo: Guitar Songs from Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, and DR CongoVarious ArtistsMississippi Records
Adrian YoungeYoungLinear Labs
Eccentric Sweet SoulVarious ArtistsNumero Group
SquarepusherKammerkonzertWarp
Rickey KellyMy Kind of Music (1979)Jazzman
Fred JacksonHootin’ ‘N Tootin’Blue Note
Nightmares On Wax vs Adrian SherwoodIn A Space Outta DubWarp Records
Nightmares On WaxIn A Space Outta Sound [20th Anniversary Edition]Warp Records
Larry YoungMother ShipBlue Note
John Lee HookerThat’s My Story: John Lee Hooker Sings the BluesConcord
Fight The Fire: Digital Reggae, Conscious Roots and Dub in Nigeria 1986-91Various ArtistsSoundway Records
Tom MischFull CircleBeyond The Groove
Irreversible EntanglementsFuture, Present, PastVerve
Stan Getz & Luiz BonfáJazz Samba Encore!Verve
- 7" AOTN7LP002£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Athens of the North had a few of these lying around after pressing the Henry Stone LP. This is a soul holy grail record, so be quick, not many and no repress. 200 copies!!!!
James Alexander Bright & Faye MeanaBaby / Take It SlowAthens Of The North
Athens of The North's latest must-check missive draws together two rising stars of the UK underground: label regular James Alexander Bright, and vocalist...
- – Baby
- – Take It Slow
- 1. – Baby
- 2. – Take It Slow
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH021£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jeff SovaBelvedere PointAthens Of The North
Athens of The North's latest deep dive into electronic music's lesser-known fringes takes us to Michigan in the mid 1990s, and the largely unknown work...
- – Belvedere Point
- – Bright Eyes
- – Del Vista
- – Monarch
- – All Smiles
- – Blue Zones
- – A New Day
- – Drifter
- – Dazed & Dazzled
- – Follow Me
- – Dance Of Life
- 1. – Belvedere Point
- 2. – Bright Eyes
- 3. – Del Vista
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- LP AOTNLP088£23.99In stockAdd to Bag
Kenneth JordanExcitementAthens Of The North
Columbus native Kenneth Jordan was such a force in the late 80s r&b scene that local talent shows had to rewrite their rules. His voice dominated so consistently...
- 7" ATH199£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Dennis O'Keith GarnerMigraineAthens Of The North
Funk heads, you'll be needing this one in your bag because 'Migraine' by North Carolinian musician Dennis Garner alongside Dennis O. is a rare and intoxicating...
- 7" ATH195£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jodesha & Star RideStar RideAthens Of The North
Honest garage soul from San Diego's late-70s underground: 'Star Ride' by Jodesha & Star Ride emerges flash-blind from the depths of obscurity, thanks to...
- 7" ATH197£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
CrisrailNovember 18, 1983Athens Of The North
You can always rely on Athens of the North to sure up pure gold each and every time. This is another case in point: Chris Rael's 'November 18, 1983' is...
- 7" ATH189£15.99In stockAdd to Bag
Girls Of The Internet & James Alexander BrightSomeone Somewhere / Where Is Your LoveAthens Of The North
Dynamic, multi-limbed house outfit Girls of the Internet have collaborated with Athens of the North for a special, limited edition two track tour 12”,...
- 12" AOTN12025£16.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightCool CoolAthens Of The North
We have been waiting for this full length to drop ever since we were tased by the lead single a month or so ago. There was already no doubting James Alexander...
- – Straight Line
- – Your Love
- – Fall For You
- – Cool Cool
- – Catch My Breath
- – Aguas Blancas
- – I Feel Alive ft Letherette
- – YSYSYS
- – Fuzzy Yellow Magic
- – Hear ft Daudi Matsiko
- 1. – Straight Line
- 2. – Your Love
- 3. – Fall For You
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- LP AOTNLP 171£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightFall for YouAthens Of The North
Deep, breezy soul movements from from multi-talented vocalist, James Alexander Bright. Top, contemporary vibes from Athens Of The North!
- – Fall For You
- – Viper Flames
- 1. – Fall For You
- 2. – Viper Flames
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- 7" ATH181£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Leonard GrandsonThe Sands of ZanzibarAthens Of The North
Leonard Grandsons'The Sands of Zanziibar' is a classy, extremely rare soulful floater from ’77which has remained extremely elusive despite having a sound...
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
- 1. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- 2. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
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- 7" ATH132£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Other LandsArchipelagosAthens Of The North
AOTN proudly present a new solo outing from long time friend & contributor to Athens of the North, Other Lands aka Gavin L.Sutherland.
Channelling his...
- – Braidbit
- – SoLong SoFar
- – Ambergris
- – Zeniba
- – Cave Code
- – Selkie Road
- – Open Sea
- – HomeWords
- – Landmasses
- – Circles
- 1. – Braidbit
- 2. – SoLong SoFar
- 3. – Ambergris
- View full info and tracklisting
- New LP AOTNLP060£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
Arthur PonderThe Prince of Georgia SoulAthens Of The North
Arthur Ponder, a life long Macon, Georgia resident, started his singing career in the 60s replacing Otis Redding in Johnny Jenkins & The Pinetoppersafter...
- – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- – Sexy Lady
- – If You Want My Love
- – My Love
- – Let's Get Together for the Wrong We Have Done
- – Whatcha Gonna Do About It
- – You Are the One for Me (feat. Side Show)
- – Oh Baby Why You Want to Make Me Cry
- – You Talk Too Much
- – It's You Girl
- 1. – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- 2. – Sexy Lady
- 3. – If You Want My Love
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- LP AOTNLP049£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
Brotherhood BandLeather PantsAthens Of The North
Monster modern soul from 1985 by Memphis band Brotherhood Band reissued via Athens Of The North!
- – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- – Nicci's Theme
- 1. – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- 2. – Nicci's Theme
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" ATH104£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
LevalOur LoveAthens Of The North
Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
- – Our Love
- – It's Up to You
- 1. – Our Love
- 2. – It's Up to You
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- 7" ATH086£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Akira FreezeTell Me BabyAthens Of The North
Mid-80s boogie/soul 45 from obscure Daytona act, Akira Freeze - big vibes on both sides!
- – Tell Me Baby
- – I Remember
- 1. – Tell Me Baby
- 2. – I Remember
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- 7" ATH088£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Judy PollakIn TogethernessAthens Of The North
Athens Of The North reissue Judy Pollak's extremely rare, soul / funk / folk masterpiece 'In Togetherness'. Originals of this beauty exchange for big sums...
- – Your Mine
- – Come with Me
- – Mr DJ
- – Happiness
- – Fascinating
- – Billy's Coming Bac
- – More Than Words
- – Still in Love
- 1. – Your Mine
- 2. – Come with Me
- 3. – Mr DJ
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- LP AOTNLP027£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
Heads Funk BandHard WorldPMG
One of the rarest albums to come out of Nigeria. Heads Funk Band is related to Akwassa, where both are two exceptional bands with the same members,...
- New LP + Download Code PMG013LP£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD PMG013CD£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Le Frank O Keep On Gettin' Down Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe
This unique 7" single is ONLY available to customers to the Soul Jazz Records or Sounds of the Universe websites or retail store!It is...
- – keep on gettin' down
- – keep on gettin' down part 2
- 1. – keep on gettin' down
- 2. – keep on gettin' down part 2
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR310-7£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Betty DavisThe Columbia Years 1968-1969Light In The Attic
One can hardly imagine Prince, Erykah Badu, or Outkast without the influence of Betty Davis. Her style of raw and revelatory punk-funk defies any notions...
- – Hangin' Out
- – Politician Man
- – Down Home Girl
- – Born On The Bayou
- – I'm Ready, Willing, & Able (Take 1)
- – I'm Ready, Willing, & Able (Take 9)
- – It's My Life (Alternate Take)
- – Live, Love, Learn
- – My Soul Is Tired
- 1. – Hangin' Out
- 2. – Politician Man
- 3. – Down Home Girl
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP LITA135LP£25.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD LITA135CD£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sound Signature Presents...These Songs That Should've Been Out On Wax By Now - Part OneSound Signature
This surprise CD compilation - the first of two, apparently - was inspired by Theo Parish's frustration at delays at vinyl pressing plants. What we...
- – Somewhere Inbetween
- – Whachawannado
- – Arrivals
- – Faucet
- – Pure Plastic
- – Hanna's Waltz
- – Greazy Spoonwalk
- – Bring Me Down
- – Something About Detroit (2nd mix)
- 1. – Somewhere Inbetween
- 2. – Whachawannado
- 3. – Arrivals
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD SSCD09£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
AndrésMighty TribeLa Vida
Wicked new addition to Andres' La Vida labal, sees the man himself working the sampler hard on these three bumpin,' Detroit-style, jazzy, house...
- – Mighty Tribe
- – Chevy Status
- – Pluck Away
- 1. – Mighty Tribe
- 2. – Chevy Status
- 3. – Pluck Away
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" LAVIDA004£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sound Signature Presents...These Songs That Should've Been Out On Wax By Now - Part TwoSound Signature
The Sound Signature label continues its' round-up of tracks they've not quite managed to get out on wax to date, supposedly due to endless delays at pressing...
- – Warrior Code
- – Digital Love
- – Wayshimoovs RX
- – The Madd Emperor
- – Loose Cannons
- – Ooohbass
- – Leave The Funk To Us
- – Caddylack Steam Theme
- – Ain't No Need (live - version 2)
- 1. – Warrior Code
- 2. – Digital Love
- 3. – Wayshimoovs RX
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD SSCD09£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
SaltHung UpSoul Jazz Records
NEW LTD. 300 copies (2nd Press, yellow label)
Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
FACT mag. no....
- – Hung Up
- – I Can't Believe
- 1. – Hung Up
- 2. – I Can't Believe
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR297-7£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
HannaBlessSound Signature
First full release from Hanna since 2008. This 10 track album brings a wicked selection of jazzy deep house, nu-jazz and downtempo experiments. There's...
- – Hanna's Waltz
- – His Eyes
- – A Moment in Time
- – My Heart
- – Effervescence
- – The Sketch
- 1. – Hanna's Waltz
- 2. – His Eyes
- 3. – A Moment in Time
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD SSCD08£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Chuck Carbo & The Soul FindersCan I Be Your Squeeze / Take Care Your Homework FriendSoul Jazz Records
Chuck Carbo’s 'Can I Be Your Squeeze', backed with 'Take Care of Your Homework' are two of the most infectious break-heavy funk party tunes you will...
- – Can I Be Your Squeeze
- – Take Care Your Homework Friend
- 1. – Can I Be Your Squeeze
- 2. – Take Care Your Homework Friend
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR304-7£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
James BrownSuper Bad (Part 1 & Part 2 & Part 3)King
Killer JB funk.
- – Call Me Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)
- 1. – Call Me Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Unplayed USA 45Sold out Notify me when in stock
Everal Cooper & The High TwoHelp Out This NationSonghai
Ultra rare roots originally released on 12" deep roots vocal cut with dub on the flip. clean and limited pressing..
- – Help Out This Nation
- – Dub
- 1. – Help Out This Nation
- 2. – Dub
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- 7" SR-003£9.00In stockAdd to Bag
Brief EncounterHuman / Total SatisfactionSounds Of The Universe
Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
Stone-cold CLASSIC two-step funky soul bomb!
Soul Jazz Records/Sounds...
- – Human
- – Total Satisfaction
- 1. – Human
- 2. – Total Satisfaction
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- 7" SJR280-7£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
James BrownGet Up, Get Into It, Get InvolvedKing
Classic JB Funk! Killer tune. UNPLAYED USA original 45.
- – Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved Past 1
- 1. – Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved Past 1
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original USA 45Sold out Notify me when in stock
Sterling StylesBye Bye / Nobody (Dub)22a
22a welcomes a double-header of hard-swung, 2 step bubblers from their newest member of the crew - Sterling Styles! Darkside keys and drums so...
- Sterling Styles – Bye Bye
- Sterling Styles – Nobody (Dub)
- 1. Sterling Styles – Bye Bye
- 2. Sterling Styles – Nobody (Dub)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" 22a011£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tom BrowneMagic GRP (1981)
Original = Original USA Vinyl VG+ /Sleeve VG+
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not...
- Original LP£8.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Gregory IsaacsBeautiful AfricaMicron
Originally released in 1975, wicked militant roots with Horns, Harmonys, and Dub...Great pressing
- – Beautiful Africa
- – Version
- 1. – Beautiful Africa
- 2. – Version
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" MIC003£9.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ozdemir ErdoganUyanis / Zenci YuruyusuArsiv Plak
Reissue of two psychedelic funk / rock gems written by Turkish musician, songwriter and composer, Ozdemir Erdogan. Usual deal, as with all of the...
- – Uyanis
- 1. – Uyanis
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" TR-04£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
GQDisco Nights (1979)Arista
All-time disco boogie classic!
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Johnny LoverForgive IArk The Zion Sound
Serious 70s roots sounding like recorded at Wackie's or like' minded studio, check dub..heavyweight stuff.
- Johnny Lover – Forgive I
- Ark Riders – Forgiven
- 1. Johnny Lover – Forgive I
- 2. Ark Riders – Forgiven
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- 7" ARK01£9.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Cornell CampbellJah Jah Mi An YaAttack
One of his best 70s roots tunes produced by Bunny Lee, killer vocal cut on clean repress this reissue comes with a looped rhythm B-Side..
- Cornell Campbell – Jah Jah Mi An Ya
- The Aggrovators – Jah Jah Dub
- 1. Cornell Campbell – Jah Jah Mi An Ya
- 2. The Aggrovators – Jah Jah Dub
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- 7"£4.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
GQ GQ Two (1980)Arista
Original boogie funk soul
- Original LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA VinylSold out Notify me when in stock
Black VelvetYou Got No FeelingOasis
Deep female roots vocal cut from 1974 with wicked dub on the flip. Clean and limited repress..
- Black Velvet – You Got No Feeling
- Skin Flesh & Bones – Feeling Dub
- 1. Black Velvet – You Got No Feeling
- 2. Skin Flesh & Bones – Feeling Dub
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" O01£9.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Errol WalkerIn These TimesOrchid
1977 Black Ark dread reading of the "Summertime" classic with version from Errol "Bagga" Walker.
- Errol Walker – In These Times
- The Upsetters – In These Times Dub
- 1. Errol Walker – In These Times
- 2. The Upsetters – In These Times Dub
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- 7" CD028£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Eddie KendricksGoin' Up In Smoke (1976)Tamla
Paradise Garage anthem! 'Goin Up In Smoke', seminal Norman Harris/Philadelphia production.
- – Goin' Up In Smoke
- 1. – Goin' Up In Smoke
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' money-back guarantee!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Palmer BrothersJah Shall ConquerWeedbeat
Classic roots harmony cut from The Palmer Brothers originally released in 1977 on the Weedbeat label from Jamaica.
- Palmer Brothers – Jah Shall Conquer
- Revolutionaires – Lion Version
- 1. Palmer Brothers – Jah Shall Conquer
- 2. Revolutionaires – Lion Version
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" WB001£9.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock