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Trees SpeakTimeFoldSoul Jazz Records
DIY - Do It YourselfPunk, Post Punk, Punk Funk & Beyond: The Rise of the Independent Music IndustrySoul Jazz Records
Juliet LawsonBoo! The Early Recordings 1971-73Soul Jazz Records
Studio One Power Mix!Studio One Power Mix Special! Superstar Sounds from the 1970s, 1980s and beyondSoul Jazz Records
HawksmoorOneironauticsSoul Jazz Records
Electro ThrowdownSci-Fi Inter-Planetary Electro Attack on Planet Earth 1982-89’Soul Jazz Records
Miami Sound Vol. 2More Funk & Sound From Miami, Florida 1967-74Soul Jazz Records
Studio One Soul 2Soul Jazz Records
Rastafari (2024 Edition)The Dreads Enter BabylonSoul Jazz Records
Arthur Baker presentsBreaker's RevengeOriginal B-Boy and B-Girl Breakdance ClassicsSoul Jazz Records
In The Beginning There Was Rhythm(Feat. ACR, Cabaret Voltaire, The Pop Group, Gang of Four, etc)Soul Jazz Records
Punk 45!: Kill the Hippies! Kill Yourself! The American Nation Destroys Its Young (RSD 2024 Edition)Underground Punk in the United States of America, Vol. 1. 1973-1980Soul Jazz Records
300% Dynamite!Ska, Soul, Rocksteady, Funk and Dub in Jamaica ( RSD 2024 Edition)Soul Jazz Records
Studio One Rude Boy (RSD 2024 Edition)Soul Jazz Records
Studio One Downbeat Special extended editionStudio One Downbeat Special (Expanded Edition)Soul Jazz Records
David Lee Jr.EvolutionSoul Jazz Records
Nat King Cool and The Cool RunnersChecking Out (1984)Soul Jazz Records
ScratchKeep On Searching For Love / Eastern Lady (1984)Soul Jazz Records
Punk 45: There Is No Such Thing As Society (2024 Edition)Get A Job, Get A Car, Get A Bed, Get Drunk! Underground Punk in the UK 1977-81Underground Punk and Post-Punk in the UK 1977-81.Soul Jazz Records
Studio One DubSoul Jazz Records
Studio One Disco Mix
Studio One DJ'sSoul Jazz Records
Studio One LoversSoul Jazz Records
Studio One RootsSoul Jazz Records
Studio One Story (Vinyl album only edition)Soul Jazz Records
200% Dynamite (25th Anniversary edition)Ska, Soul, Rocksteady, Funk & Dub in JamaicaSoul Jazz Records
Studio One KingsSoul Jazz Records
Sound DimensionJamaica Soul Shake Vol. 1Soul Jazz Records
Studio One ScorcherInstrumentals at Studio OneSoul Jazz Records
Alien StarrWorld Of EcstasySoul Jazz Records
Jackie MittooLast Train To SkavilleSoul Jazz Records
Studio One Roots 2Soul Jazz Records
Space Funk 2Afro Futurist Electro Funk in Space 1976-84Soul Jazz Records
Holy Church Of The Ecstatic SoulA Higher Power: Gospel, Funk & Soul At The Crossroads 1971 - 83Soul Jazz Records
Miami SoundRare Funk and Soul from Miami, Florida 1967-74 (2023 Edition)Soul Jazz Records
- LP LPSBCS73£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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- Idris Muhammad – Could Heaven Ever Be Like This
- Idris Muhammad – Camby Bolongo
- Idris Muhammad – Turn This Mutha Out
- Idris Muhammad – Tasty Cakes
- Idris Muhammad – Crab Apple
- Idris Muhammad – Moon Hymn
- Idris Muhammad – Say What
Reissue of this classic and much sampled 1977 album from drummer Idris Muhammad. An all time jazz-funk-disco favourite featuring the killer disco anthem "Could Heaven Ever Be Like This". Essential repress!
Gal CostaÍndia (50th Anniversary Edition)Mr Bongo
Essential reissue from Mr Bongo!!!!
A post-Tropicalia masterpiece from one of the movements key figures and true legends of Brazilian music, Gal Costa....
- – Índia
- – Milho Verde
- – Presente Cotidiano
- – Volta
- – Relance
- – Da Maior Importância
- – Passarinho
- – Pontos De Luz
- – Desafinado
- 1. – Índia
- 2. – Milho Verde
- 3. – Presente Cotidiano
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- LP MRBLP282£28.0050th Anniversary EditionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
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Robson Jorge & Lincoln OlivettiRobson Jorge & Lincoln OlivettiMr Bongo
Reissue from Mr Bongo of this 1982 Brazilian boogie and disco classic! Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti were the producers behind classic albums from a...
- – Jorgeia Corisco
- – No Bom Sentido
- – Aleluia
- – Raton
- – Pret-Á-Porter
- – Squash
- – Eva
- – Fá Sustenido
- – Zé Piolho
- – Baila Comigo E Festa Braba
- – Ginga
- – Alegrias
- 1. – Jorgeia Corisco
- 2. – No Bom Sentido
- 3. – Aleluia
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- LP MRBLP148£19.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Disco 2Soul Jazz Records
This is a second selection of independent disco records featuring rare and classic tracks originally released in the USA between the halcyon years of 1977...
- Stevo – Pay The Price
- High Frequency – Summertime
- Dunn Pearson Jr. – Groove On Down
- Mad Dog Fire Department – Cosmic Funk
- Needa – Rock-A-Freak
- Cream De Coco – Disco Strut
- Anita Maldonado – What Can I Do To Make You Dance
- The Shades Of Love – Come Inside
- Skip Jackson – Micro Wave Boogie
- Jahneen – Everybody's Dancin'
- Montego Joe – Freestyle
- Timmy Thomas – Africano
- Paper Doll – Get Down Boy
- Jazz – I Feel Like Love
- Paco & Flaco & Coco – He's Here
- Ripple – Victorious
- Universal Love – Moon Ride
- Panache – Jam On
- Otis Brown's Grade A – Strut On
- 1. Stevo – Pay The Price
- 2. High Frequency – Summertime
- 3. Dunn Pearson Jr. – Groove On Down
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- 2×LP Vol.1 SJRLP311-1£26.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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Cheryl LynnCheryl LynnColumbia
With "Got to be Real". Boogie classic!
- – Got To Be Real
- – All My Lovin'
- – Star Love
- – Come In From The Rain
- – You Saved My Day
- – Give My Love To You
- – Nothing You Say
- – You're The One
- – Daybreak (Storybook Children)
- – Got To Be Real (US Columbia Single) [CD Bonus Track]
- – Star Love (US Columbia Single) [CD Bonus Track]
- – Star Love (US Columbia 12" Mix) [CD Bonus Track]
- – You Saved My Day (US Columbia 12" Version) [CD Bonus Track]
- 1. – Got To Be Real
- 2. – All My Lovin'
- 3. – Star Love
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- Original LP£9.99Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Original USA Vinyl
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' or your money back!Sold out Notify me when in stock - Reissue LP COLUM35486H£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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Reuben WilsonBad Stuff (1975)Groove Merchant
Wicked compilation of two Reuben Wilson organ funk albums on Groove Merchant. Includes versions of 'Inner City Blues' and 'Superfly'.Original = Original...
- – Inner City Blues
- 1. – Inner City Blues
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- Original 2×LP£15.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
Steve ReidNova (1976)Soul Jazz Records
New edition of this seminal album available as a 1000 copies edition only on new premium RED vinyl!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- Steve Reid – Nova
- Steve Reid – Lions Of Juda
- Steve Reid – Free Spirits-Unknown
- Steve Reid – Long Time Black
- Steve Reid – Sixth House
- 1. Steve Reid – Nova
- 2. Steve Reid – Lions Of Juda
- 3. Steve Reid – Free Spirits-Unknown
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- LP + Download Code SJRLP442£24.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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Barrington Levy & TrinityGive Thanks & PraiseVolcano
Top dee jay cut from the 80s dancehall scene of jamaica with strong dub on the flip.
- – Give Thanks & Praise
- – Praise Dub
- 1. – Give Thanks & Praise
- 2. – Praise Dub
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- 7"£5.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sabrina MalheirosClareia Remixes (inc. Henry Wu, Dego & IG Culture remixes)Far Out
Three major players from the now multi-generational broken beat scene: Henry Wu, Dego and IG Culture have assembled for an irresistible...
- – Clareia (Henry Wu Remix)
- – Clareia (Dego's 2000 Black Remix)
- – ClareiaI (IG Culture Remix)
- 1. – Clareia (Henry Wu Remix)
- 2. – Clareia (Dego's 2000 Black Remix)
- 3. – ClareiaI (IG Culture Remix)
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NYCCI’ll Keep My Light In My Window / Express YourselfGroove Line Records
Reissue of 'I’ll Keep My Light In My Window' by The New York Community Choir (NYCC) - a joyful, uplifting gospel disco gem from 1979 which was a regular...
- – I’ll Keep My Light In My Window
- – Express Yourself
- 1. – I’ll Keep My Light In My Window
- 2. – Express Yourself
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- 12" GLR120012£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The PretendersJust Be Yourself (Kon Remix) / Just Be Yourself (Extended Version)Family Groove Records
The Pretenders "Just Be Yourself" is a highly in demand and hard to find Modern Soul track originally found on Carnival Records. The excellent Family...
- – Just Be Yourself (Kon Remix)
- – Just Be Yourself (Extended Version)
- 1. – Just Be Yourself (Kon Remix)
- 2. – Just Be Yourself (Extended Version)
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- 12" FG-CAR12£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
WU15WU15 EPEglo
Two of Londons most exciting new producers (Henry Wu & K15) collaborate on this 4 track EP for Eglo. Heavy weight release mixing up house, broken,...
- – Love's Gambit (feat. K15)
- – Space and Time
- – The Anthem
- – Shahada (feat. Henry Wu)
- 1. – Love's Gambit (feat. K15)
- 2. – Space and Time
- 3. – The Anthem
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Instant Funk(Just Because) You'll Be Mine (1983)Rams horn/Salsoul
- – (Just Because) You'll Be Mine
- 1. – (Just Because) You'll Be Mine
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- Original 12" SG 410£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned UK 12" Single VinylIn stockAdd to Bag
Les Edits Du GolemShelter EditsLes Edits Du Golem
Edits from the ever-reliable Les Edits Du Golem label, mixing up cosmic, afro and indian-disco vibes!
- – Theka Pyar Vala
- – Teri Gut Ne Kacheri
- – Ula Y'Ugadey
- – Jhoothe Tere Maan
- 1. – Theka Pyar Vala
- 2. – Teri Gut Ne Kacheri
- 3. – Ula Y'Ugadey
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- 12" GOLEM10£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Afterschool Special: The 123s Of Kid SoulNumero Group
Numero select a number of obscure 70's soul and funk sung by wannabe child stars of the time! Sadly all faded into obscurity after, but there's a killer...
- Bethlehem Center Children’s Choir – I’m A Special Kid
- Scott Three – Runnin’ Wild (Ain’t Gonna Help You)
- Jimi Hill – Guessing Games
- Leonard (Lil’ Man) Kaigler – You Got Me Believing
- Cash – I Love You Still
- Brighter Side of Darkness – Because I Love You
- Next Movement – Every Where You Go
- The Bennett’s – I Want A Little Girl
- Future Kind – Simon Says
- The Dynamics – I’m Free, No Dope For Me
- The Brother’s Rap – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
- The Greer Brothers – We Don’t Dig No Busing (The Busing Song)
- Little Man & The Inquires – Funky Breakdown
- Five Ounces of Soul – Love Got A Piece of Your Mind
- Magical Connection – Girl Why Do You Want To Take My Heart
- Soul Emotions & Co. – It’s Time For Love
- Brotherly Five – Losing My Girl
- The Mighty Mustangs – The Other Guy
- Nancy Dupree with a Group of Youngsters – James Brown
- 1. Bethlehem Center Children’s Choir – I’m A Special Kid
- 2. Scott Three – Runnin’ Wild (Ain’t Gonna Help You)
- 3. Jimi Hill – Guessing Games
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Boombox 2Soul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records’ new Boombox 2 is a new selection of early rap music from the period 1979-83, with barely a household name in sight. Featured here...
- Harlem World – Let's Rock
- Lonnie Love – Young Ladies
- Kool DJ A.J. – Ah, That's The Joint
- Terry Lewis and Wild Flower – The Peoples Message Take Two
- Rappers Rapp Group – Rappin' Partee Groove (Club Version)
- Eddie Cheba – Lookin' Good
- MC Rock Lovely – One Time Two Time Blow Your Mind
- Little Starsky – Dancin' Party People
- Manujothi – Shake Your Body
- Busy Bee – School Days
- TJ Swann, Pee Wee Mel and Swann Controllers – Maximus Party
- Margo's Kool Out Crew – Death Rap
- Grand Master Chilly T and Stevie G – Rock The Message Rap
- Zoot II – Dr. Ice Rap
- 1. Harlem World – Let's Rock
- 2. Lonnie Love – Young Ladies
- 3. Kool DJ A.J. – Ah, That's The Joint
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- 3×LP + Download Code SJRLP370£34.00In stockAdd to Bag
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Instant FunkThe Stars Of SalsoulSalsoul Records
Essential compilation of Instant Funk's finest Salsoul singles. All disco and boogie classics featuring remixes from Larry Levan, Tom Moulton, Francois...
- – I Got My Mind Made Up (Larry Levan 12" Mix)
- – No Stoppin' That Rockin' (Tom Moulton 12" Mix)
- – Slap Slap Lickety Lap (Larry Levan Album Mix)
- – Why Don't You Think About Me (Francois Kevorkian 12" Mix)
- – Bodyshine (Larry Levan Remix)
- – (Just Because) You'll Be Mine (A Shep Pettibone Mix)
- – No Stoppin' That Rockin' (John Morales M&M 12" Mix)
- – Everybody (Larry Levan 12" Mix)
- 1. – I Got My Mind Made Up (Larry Levan 12" Mix)
- 2. – No Stoppin' That Rockin' (Tom Moulton 12" Mix)
- 3. – Slap Slap Lickety Lap (Larry Levan Album Mix)
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AzymuthDear Limmertz / MaracanaFar Out
Following on from the recent release of Azymuth’s new album Fenix, Far Out follow it up with a 12” reissue of two of the Brazilian mavericks’...
- 12" JD037£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Salsoul Sounds FamiliarSalsoul Records
Respectful new edits and remixes of classic Salsoul disco jams from the likes of GE-OLOGY, Specter, DJ Spinna, Kai Alce and more!
- The Salsoul Orchestra – Chicago Bus Stop (Ooh I Love It) (DJ Spinna Refreak)
- The Strangers – Stimulation (Twice & Volcov Edit)
- GE-OLOGY – Re-Fingered With Love
- Joe Bataan – Latin Lover (Specter Edit)
- Civil Attack – On The Phone (Mark Grusane Edit)
- Jaime Lynn – You Ain't Got No Money (Twice & Volcov Edit)
- The Salsoul Orchestra – Salsoul Rainbow (Kai Alce NDATL Edit)
- 1. The Salsoul Orchestra – Chicago Bus Stop (Ooh I Love It) (DJ Spinna Refreak)
- 2. The Strangers – Stimulation (Twice & Volcov Edit)
- 3. GE-OLOGY – Re-Fingered With Love
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- 2×LP SALSBMG16LP£17.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Jordan RakeiCloakSoul Has No Tempo
Debut album from rising Australian, UK based soul star Jordan Rakei. 'Cloak' picks up from where his excellent 'Groove Curse' EP left off and...
- – Midnight Mischief
- – Snitch
- – Blame It On The Youth
- – The Light
- – Talk To Me
- – Still (Interlude)
- – Rooftop
- – Lost Myself
- – Toko
- – Cupid's Cheese
- – Theta State
- – Sworn Enemy
- – Tawo
- 1. – Midnight Mischief
- 2. – Snitch
- 3. – Blame It On The Youth
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Africans With Mainframes (Hieroglyphic Being and Noleian Reusse)K.M.T.Soul Jazz Records
"A devastating album of epic dancefloor rituals and visions from Jamal Moss (Hieroglyphic Being) and Noleian Reusse in their prized Africans With Mainframes...
- – Anachronistic
- – Hierachical
- – Book Of Gatis
- – Negroid Spinx
- – Qustal Artifacts
- – Naqada
- – K.M.T.
- – Meroitic Script
- 1. – Anachronistic
- 2. – Hierachical
- 3. – Book Of Gatis
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BoomboxSoul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records’ new Boombox features some of the many innovative underground first-wave of rap records made in New York in the period 1979-82,...
- Mr Sweety G – At The Place To Be
- Love Bug Star-Ski and The Harlem World Crew – Positive Life
- Neil B – Body Rock
- Super 3 – Philosophy Rappin' Spree
- Bramsam – Move Your Body
- Black Bird & Kevski – On The Go
- Count Coolout – Rhythm Rap Rock (CD only)
- Harlem World Crew – Rappers Convention
- Willie Wood & The Willie Wood Crew – Willie Rap
- Bon-Rock & The Rhythm Rebellion – Searching Rap
- Sugar Daddy – One More Time
- Spoonie Gee and The Treacherous Three – The New Rap Language
- TJ Swan – And You Know That
- Portable Patrol – Cop Bop
- Master Jay – We Are People Too
- Sweet G – Boogie Feelin' Rap
- Mistafide – Equidity Funk
- 1. Mr Sweety G – At The Place To Be
- 2. Love Bug Star-Ski and The Harlem World Crew – Positive Life
- 3. Neil B – Body Rock
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- 3×LP + Download Code SJRLP334£34.00In stockAdd to Bag
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Klein & MBOThe MBO ThemeRush Hour
Classic Italo-disco / proto-house anthem reissued with a rare and super heavy South African version on the flip!! From its 1983 release, this tune has...
- Klein & Mbo – The MBO Theme
- Warrior – The MBO Theme
- 1. Klein & Mbo – The MBO Theme
- 2. Warrior – The MBO Theme
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- 12" RH RSS 24£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Eddie KendricksHe's A Friend (1976)Tamla
Featuring "It's Not What You Got" and the soul-gospel Garage/Loft stomper "He's A Friend"
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SivucaAin’t No Sunshine / PonteioMr Bongo
Sivuca’s legendary Brazilian cover of the Bill Withers classic ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ was a big hit on the 'rare groove' scene and still sounds...
- – Ain’t No Sunshine
- – Ponteio
- 1. – Ain’t No Sunshine
- 2. – Ponteio
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- 7" BRZ45068£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Soul of A Nation: Afro-Centric Visions in the Age of Black PowerSoul Jazz Records
This album coincides with the massive new exhibition Soul of A Nation - Art in the Age of Black Power at Tate Modern, London.
Watch Channel 4 news piece...
- Gil Scott-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
- Mandingo Griot Society with Don Cherry – Sounds From The Bush
- Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Red, Black and Green
- Philip Cohran and The Artistic Heritage Ensemble – Malcolm X
- Sarah Webster Fabio – Sweet Songs
- Phil Ranelin – Vibes From The Tribe
- Horace Tapscott with the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra – Desert Fairy Princess
- David McKnight – Strong Men
- Joe Henderson – Black Narcissus
- Oneness Of Juju – African Rhythms
- Doug Carn – Suratal Ihklas
- Duke Edwards and The Young Ones – Is It Too Late ?
- Carlos Garnett – Mother Of The Future
- 1. Gil Scott-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
- 2. Mandingo Griot Society with Don Cherry – Sounds From The Bush
- 3. Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Red, Black and Green
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- 2xLP + Download Code SJRLP393£26.00In stockAdd to Bag
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