Wicked selection from J.A. producer Keeling Beckford featuring The Mighty Diamonds original cut of "Shame & Pride", Tony Brevitt's superb "Don't Get Weary" with two extra cuts plus The Heptones, Pat Kelly, Gregory Isaacs, Delroy Wilson & I-Roy.
Jon Savage's Space : Light Years From Home - An amazing musical voyage through the theme and idea of Space - music for Space - Space - Music - Through...
Give bread and circuses to Brazilians in 1968, and they'll turn it into an anthem. Under the yoke of a monstrous dictatorship, this foundational album...
Unreleased Nigerian music, produced by the iconic record shop from Lagos, Jazzhole, covering afro-funk, afrobeat, palm wine, juju and highlife.
Asiko...
Italian house was the first, anticipating the irruption of the digital scenarios that have forever changed 'making art', to redefine, to redraw a map that...
A compilation of unreleased Nigerian music, produced by the iconic record shop from Lagos, Jazzhole, covering afro-funk, afrobeat, palm wine, juju and...
Djenia, Raï songs would talk about love and social hardship in direct and often crude ways. The style evolved after the war and it was revolutionized...
American Director & actor Eli Roth takes you on a forbidden journey across the vaults of legendary Italian soundtrack label CAM Sugar. Setting the mood...
It was a time of wild experimentation before established genres had crystallised. Rock, rumba, soul and traditional grooves all collide beautifully in...
Spiritual Jazz 18: Behind The Iron Curtain Pts 1 & 2 Gatefold 2LP with pictures, liner notes & download code Sounds Beyond Barriers One of the most politically...
FLIP THE SCRIPT showcases some of the best rappers currently making music in the UK. It has taken a significant amount of time for women to get recognition...
With intolerance and inequality increasingly normalised by the day, it's more important than ever to share real experiences and hold the truth to account...
Strut introduces the highly anticipated third volume in the Disques Debs International series, diving deeper into the archives of one of the greatest French...
Soul Jazz Records’ new Secret Superstar Sounds brings together a wealth of punk/power pop tunes from late-70s/early-80s British group’s that you have...
In Dismantling the Patriarchy, Bit by Bit, Judith K. Brodsky makes a ground-breaking intellectual leap by connecting feminist art theory with the rise...
Look & See offers a very personal insight into the idiosyncratic influences and inspirations behind the creativity of Anthony Burrill, designer and letterpress...
A couple of years back, UK-based House DJ Jerry Frempong’s wife Katie was doing a spring clean at the family home. At the bottom of the garden, amongst...
Written with a 'black woman's anger' and the precision of a poet, these searing pieces by the groundbreaking writer Audre Lorde are a celebration of female...
Another album of musical excellence compiled by If Music's Jean-Claude for the excellent and massively collectible 'You Need This' series. This release...
Brand new expanded double album edition of Showcase 45 includes 8 bonus tracks!
Soul Jazz Records' Studio One Showcase 45 features a roll call of classic...
This compilation features a diverse range of tracks from various artists, each contributing to the unique atmosphere of the soundtrack. The album takes...
Two-Piers brings you their latest killer compilation in the shape of Richard Norris Presents ‘Weird Scenes from the Hangout (Psychedelic & Freakbeat...
Second instalment of this wonderful compilation of gems from the 60s and 70s Singapore music scene, focused on the amazing ladies that helped make it so...
Praise Poems Vol.10 presents sixteen (almost) forgotten rare groove gems, all released between the years 1970 and 1984. One of the many highlights is...
When someone says, 'You have to know your history...' this is it. A pop culture classic for over two decades, now fully refreshed and updated as part of...
From acid-house to prog-rock, there is no form of modern popular music that hasn't been propelled forwards by the synthesizer. As a result they have long...
By Don Letts and Mal Peachey
Don Letts – filmmaker, musician, DJ, broadcaster, social commentator, husband and father – has always defied conformity....
The historical origins of cumbia are nebulous and imprecise. The mythology surrounding it suggests an ancient past when Amerindian, African and European...
Since its inception in 2010, A Love from Outer Space (ALFOS) has been a steady presence in the underground music scene, fostering a close-knit community...
King Street Sounds continues to deliver deep house classics with the third various artist sampler in the series. This release taps into the essence of...
Emerging in the late 1960s as women artists struggled to de-gender their work to compete in a male-dominated arena, the feminist art movement has played...
Under the radar mid 70s Black Ark recording from Blue Bells and Lee Perry. Great loping lazy roots rhythm with infectious melody only from J.A. Kingston.
Classic mid 70s deep roots vocal cut from Junior Delgado with Lee Perry raising the bar at The Black Ark, check dub. One of three new 7" presses from Studio...
Originally released in 1981, recorded at Joe Gibbs studio in Kingston Jamaica with engineer superme
Killer fusion of Reggae, Disco, funky J.A. riddims...
Recorded in the mid 70s at Aquarius & Black Ark studios. This is the much sought after niyabinghi heavy roots dub version to The Legendary Skatalites...
Great late 70s roots vocal cut from Junior Byles on a wicked relick of the "Ba Ba Boom" riddim produced by Errol Thompson & Joe Gibbs. Nice pressing.All...
Superb uptempo roots cut from Freddie McGregor & One Vibe Band originally released in 1981 on Joe Gibbs Ultra Sound label, with dub version on the flip....
Superb take on Bob Marley's "Rock My Boat" by Freddie McGregor & Jah Berry originally released in 1981. Produced by The Mighty Two aka Joe Gibbs & Errol...
Originally released in 1984 on Island / Mango, this version has the Lion Of Judah J.A. mixes. Recorded at various studios in Jamaica & Compass Point in...
1975 roots vocal cut from Horace Andy, produced by Joe Gibbs & Errol Thompson aka The Mighty Two with dub version on the flip.All copies come in thick...
Don't leave.. rare Max Romeo vocal for producer Joe Gibbs original released in 1975 plus top dub version from Errol T. on the flip.
All copies come in...
Great early eighties vocal cut from producer & singer Keeling Beckford over Max Romeo's "Stop Picking On Me" riddim from the mid 70sAll copies come in...
Wicked early 80s roots vocal cut from Barry Brown on the "Boxing" riddim with version on the flip.All copies come in thick card company printed sleeves....
1st time on 7" late 70s wicked roots version of Jacob Miller's classic "Roman Soldiers" with dub version on the flip. All copies come in thick company...
Originally released in the mid 70s produced by Lloyd Campbell and voiced at The Black Ark by Lee Perry, B-side plays "Samfy Skank" All copies come in company...
Great late 70s roots vocal cut from Dennis Brown with USA singer Dhaima on strong harmony with dub version from The Mighty Two on the flip. Nice pressing!
Junior Murvin's tuff late 70s vocal cut "Cool Out Son" on a awesome relick of "Real Rock" riddim from Joe Gibbs & The Professionals with dub from The Mighty...
Written by Winston MacAnuff, made famous by Dennis Brown but this is the first killer version by Earl Sixteen originally released in 1975 with the superb...
Cracking mid 70s roots funk cut from the Black Ark with horns & dub on "Kiss Me Neck" Don't miss! All three new Studio 16 7" come in thick company sleeves.
The Meditations only recorded a few tracks at The Black Ark with Lee Perry but "No Peace" is essential hearing, great roots melodies on top of tuff late...
Classic 1976 deep Black Ark roots recording from singer Devon Irons with percussive dub on the flip produced by Lee Perry. All three new Studio 16 7" come...
Fantastic dub album originally released in 1975 on Klik records in the U.K. produced by Sidney Crooks of The Pioneers. Wicked dubbed out & stripped back...
One of three Lovers Rock 12" nuggets from the early eighties reissued by the original label from South London still going strong today, Studio 16 run by...
One of three Lovers Rock 12" nuggets from the early eighties reissued by the original label from South London still going strong today, Studio 16 run...
One of three Lovers Rock 12" nuggets from the early eighties reissued by the original label from South London still going strong today, Studio 16 run...
A must play loud Rockers Dub album from 1980 featuring The Ja-Man Allstars a.k.a. The Revolutionaries. Produced by Dudley 'Manzie' Swaby brother of Augustus...
Great showcase style (Vocals & Dubs) album originally released in 1982 on Joe Gibbs Music but produced by Sidney Crooks of The Pioneers. Recorded at Harry...
Prince Far I dealing The Deck Of Cards over a wicked relick of "Satta Massa Gana" The Voice Of Thunder's dread serious delivery with stripped down dub...
Superb version of Errol Dunkley's "Keep The Pressure Down" from Ruddy Thomas with equally impressive dub version on the flip..Nicely pressed and housed...
A 1977 Roots classic no home should be without..Joseph Hill in majestic form, The Professionals laying down the weight and The Mighty Two delivering the...
Superb roots vocal cut from Cornell Campbell originally released in 1980 with The Professionals in effortless form on the stripped down B-side. Comes in...
Four top notch 7" roots rockers from Joe Gibbs / Studio 16 originally released in the late 70s & early 80s. Featuring Sylford Walker, Junior Murvin, Naggo...
Four top notch 7" roots rockers from Joe Gibbs / Studio 16 originally released in the late 70s & early 80s. Featuring Sylford Walker, Junior Murvin, Naggo...
Four top notch 7" roots rockers from Joe Gibbs / Studio 16 originally released in the late 70s & early 80s. Featuring Sylford Walker, Junior Murvin, Naggo...
Four top notch 7" roots rockers from Joe Gibbs / Studio 16 originally released in the late 70s & early 80s. Featuring Sylford Walker, Junior Murvin, Naggo...
Saxophonist Winston 'Mankunku' Ngozi's 1968 masterpiece Yakhal'Inkomo stands in the front rank of global jazz recordings. A certified jazz classic in South...
Brand new Soul Jazz Records Functional Outer Wear Product #1
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Limited edition bottle-green hoodie (large) with design.
Ultra heavyweight dub album from Tuff Scout, which is a salute to London reggae shops both past and present. 10 tracks of floor shaking deepness mixed...
**Lmited vinyl-only copies of these vocal jazz dance classics via Mind Fluid Music!**
Sought-after vocal jazz dancer from Jan Tober & Ron Satterfield!...
Cuba: Music and Revolution: Culture Clash in Havana: Experiments in Latin Music 1975-85 Vol. 2 is the new album compiled by Gilles Peterson and Stuart...
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Fantastic small book - over 150...
**Features the jazz dance classic 'You've Got To Have Freedom plus the bonus tracks 'Heart To Heart' and 'Duo'!** Pharoah Sanders possesses one of the...
The second volume of the HOT SAUCE compilation LPs dedicated to the Trojan related UK labels between 1965 and 1975.
HOT SAUCE VOLUME 2 features outstanding...
A KILLER heavyweight new roots 7" release from vocalist Constantine Weir with a peaceful but firm call to arms, produced by Faydaman & Phat Phrequency...
27 recordings from Joe Gibbs’ studio, a celebration of early reggae demonstrating the quality of Gibbs’s output throughout 1970, reflecting the developing...
NTS radio host System Olympia drops her album debut and, in turn, initiates her Okay Nature label. 'Delta Of Venus' takes elements of minimal synth/wave,...
All time 1970 classic from the mighty U-Roy riding The Techniques "Love Is Not A Gamble" into history with Errol Brown's mid 70s dub on the flip. All DUKE...
BACK IN STOCK!500 copies only in the world! Superb hypnotic leftfield vocal modern classical LP - exclusive to Sounds of the Universe. Very limited copies!
Specially...
Produced by Meditative Sounds in 2006 and has featured heavily on the sound system over the years. Now for the first time available to the public as a...
**CD release date - 26th November** Second volume in the essential 'For The Love Of You' series on Athens Of The North! An ESSENTIAL lovers rock/disco...