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TribeDedicationSoul Jazz Records
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
- LP MRBLP150£17.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Marijata – I Walk Alone
- Marijata – We Live In Peace
- Marijata – No Condition Is Permanent
- Marijata – Break Through
Marijata was a group made up of three members – Kofi 'Electric' Addison on drums, Bob Fischlan on organ and Nat Osmanu on guitar, hailing from Ghana. ‘This Is Marijata’ is the groups first LP; released originally on the Gapophone label – it is pure, rootsy, raw, driving African funk music of the highest order, now highly sought-after in both its original and previously reissued forms!
Hector PlimmerSunshineAlbert's Favourites
Following on from his excellent "Eastern Promise EP" in 2016, Hector Plimmer's debut LP "Sunshine" is finally here!
The South London...
- – Let’s Stay
- – Bulb
- – Kalimba
- – Kalimba 2
- – Sunshine feat. And Is Phi
- – I Wish
- – Bossa B
- – Lonely Man
- – Eastern System
- – Shiver
- 1. – Let’s Stay
- 2. – Bulb
- 3. – Kalimba
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- LP ALBFLP01£15.99Out 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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Crown Ruler Sound (Compiled By Jeremy Spellacey)Spacetalk
Another exemplary compilation on Spacetalk with obscure (and utterly brilliant!) disco and funk oddities picked by revered digger, Jeremy Spellacey!
- Ezy & Isaac – Let Your Body Move (Oba Balu Balu)
- Stimela – I Love You
- Kosmik 3 – I’m Gonna Pack (Jeremy Spellacey edit)
- Mike Fabulous – Wang East (Instrumental)
- Feladey – Forest Music (Anambra Na-imo)
- Larry Maluma & Kalimba – Kamusale
- Acayouman – Funk Around
- J.K. Mandengué – Afrika
- The Staple Singers – Slippery People (Club Version)
- Brother Resistance – Can I Get A Witness
- Legacy – Monday Blues
- La Banda de Martin – Mi Dueño
- Devon Russell – Move On Up
- Costa & Chyps – Detroit City Cats (Instrumental Long Version)
- Wilfred Percussion – Andei
- 1. Ezy & Isaac – Let Your Body Move (Oba Balu Balu)
- 2. Stimela – I Love You
- 3. Kosmik 3 – I’m Gonna Pack (Jeremy Spellacey edit)
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- 2×LP STKLP002£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The ApplesMind TwisterOdion Livingstone
Odion Livingstone present another essential reissue from the Nigerian archives, the first ever international release of The Apples’ essential Afro-funk...
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Lloyd McNeillAsha (1969)Soul Jazz Records
New edition of this very rare deep spiritual jazz album, the debut release from flautist Lloyd McNeill released on his private-press Asha...
- – Asha
- – As A Matter Of Fact
- – Two Thirds Pleasure
- – Dig Where Dat's At
- – St. Margaret's Church
- – Effervescence
- – Warmth Of A Sunny Day
- 1. – Asha
- 2. – As A Matter Of Fact
- 3. – Two Thirds Pleasure
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- LP + Download Code SJRLP373£23.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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Studio One Rocksteady Volume 2 : Rocksteady, Soul and Early Reggae at Studio OneSoul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records’ new journey into the mighty vaults of Clement Dodd’s Studio One steps once more into the fertile musical environment of Jamaican...
- Hortense Ellis – Sitting In The Park
- The Termites – Rub Up Push Up
- Carlton and The Shoes – Never Let Go
- Alton Ellis – I'm Still In Love With You
- Owen Gray – Give Me A Little Sign
- The Bassies – Big Mistake
- Hortense and Alton Ellis – Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
- Slim Smith – Born To Love
- Cannon and The Soul Vendors – Bad Treatment
- John Holt – Strange Things
- The Actions – Giddy Up
- Larry Marshall – It Makes Me Feel
- The Paragons – Change Your Style
- Jerry Jones – Trying Times
- The Heptones – I Shall Be Released
- The Gaylads – The Soul Beat
- Delroy Wilson – Run Run
- The Soul Two – Puppy Love
- Delroy Wilson – Riding For A Fall
- 1. Hortense Ellis – Sitting In The Park
- 2. The Termites – Rub Up Push Up
- 3. Carlton and The Shoes – Never Let Go
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- 2xLP (+ Download Code) SJRLP367£28.00In stockAdd to Bag
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Sound DimensionMojo Rocksteady BeatSoul Jazz Records
BACK IN PRINT!!!!!!! 2xLP now with bonus download code!
Compilation of classic recordings from the heaviest group in the history...
- – Less Problem
- – Rockfort Rock
- – Funky
- – Ten To Ten
- – Jamaica Underground
- – Real Rock
- – Reggae Time
- – In Cold Blood
- – Heavy Rock
- – Great Mu Ga Ru Ga
- – Park View
- – Ironside
- – Mojo Rocksteady
- – Scorcia
- – Drum Song
- – Summertime
- – Straight Flush
- – Jamaica Bag
- 1. – Less Problem
- 2. – Rockfort Rock
- 3. – Funky
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- 2xLP (+ Download Code) SJRLP173£28.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
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Eric DonaldsonPenny Farthing - Peel Headed John CrowSerengeti Records
Two rare mid eighties roots vocal cuts from Eric Donaldson on limited edition repress from Hornin' Sounds. They don't repress...
- – Penny Farthing
- – Peel Headed John Crow
- 1. – Penny Farthing
- 2. – Peel Headed John Crow
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- 7" HS-04£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Studio One Ska FeverSoul Jazz Records
A blistering collection of ska tunes from Clement 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd's legendary Studio One Records, Jamaica's foundation label of reggae music. Featuring...
- Hugh Godfrey – Mad World
- Johnny Moore – Skavling Johnny
- Bongo Man & The Skatalites – Marcus Garvey
- The Clarendonians – Rudie Bam Bam
- Jackie Opel – Old Rocking Chair
- Bob Marley & The Wailers – Climb The Ladder
- Jackie Mittoo – Jump For Joy
- Lee Perry – Gumma
- The Soul Brothers – Freedom Sounds
- The Clarendonians – You Won't See Me
- The Skatalites – Cleopatra
- The Gaylads – Don't Try To Reach Me
- The Skatalites – Ska Parisienne
- Higgs & Wilson – There's A Reward
- The Skatalites – Timothy
- The Ethiopians – Live Good
- Don Drummond – Green Island
- Bob Marley & The Wailers – Mr. Talkative
- 1. Hugh Godfrey – Mad World
- 2. Johnny Moore – Skavling Johnny
- 3. Bongo Man & The Skatalites – Marcus Garvey
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- 2×LP SJRLP271£28.00In stockAdd to Bag
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Ezra CollectiveJuan Pablo: The PhilosopherEnter The Jungle
Ezra Collective finally drop their highly anticipated debut! The hotly tipped collective play a tight mix of spiritual jazz, influenced by traditional...
- – Intro
- – Juan Pablo
- – The Philosopher
- – Dylan's Dilemma
- – People In Trouble
- – Space Is The Place
- 1. – Intro
- 2. – Juan Pablo
- 3. – The Philosopher
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- 12" EP ETJ001£16.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Orchestre AbassDe Bassari TogoAnalog Africa
Analog Africa reissue some impposibly rare material from "the funkiest Togo band", Orchestre Abass! This limited release features the band's extremely...
- – Haka Dunia
- – Soo Soo Mungha
- – Ekule Nugble Nu
- – Shamarin Banza
- – Honam
- – Kissagui
- 1. – Haka Dunia
- 2. – Soo Soo Mungha
- 3. – Ekule Nugble Nu
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- New LP (180g) + Download Code AADE010£26.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Lee Thompson Ska OrchestraFu Manchu ft. Bitty McLeanAxe Attack Recordings
New pressing of Lee Thompson Ska All Stars killer version of the Desmond Dekker classic "Fu Man Chu" with Bitty McLean on vocals.
- – Fu Manchu (Toast)
- – Fu Manchu (Intro)
- 1. – Fu Manchu (Toast)
- 2. – Fu Manchu (Intro)
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- 7" AAR01£6.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Selectors 004 - Joy OrbisonDekmantel
Joy Orbison takes the baton from Marcel Dettmann, Young Marco and Motor City Ensemble with the 4th instalment for Dekmatel's superb 'Selectors' series....
- James Massiah – You Ain't Got To Go Home
- Toyin Agbetu – Heartbreaker (Nemesis feat. Rosaline Joyce)
- R Solution – Skinny Long Git
- Beatrice Dillon – Curl
- Bitstream – Vic Twenty
- Oblivion – Lush
- L.E. Bass – Strive (Survive Mix)
- Stylistic – People (Original Mix)
- Santos Rodriguez – Road To Rio A2
- JP Buckle – One For Da Laydeez
- Klein – Arrange
- 1. James Massiah – You Ain't Got To Go Home
- 2. Toyin Agbetu – Heartbreaker (Nemesis feat. Rosaline Joyce)
- 3. R Solution – Skinny Long Git
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- 2×LP DKMNTL-SLCTRS004£21.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Alexx A-GameBraver (Swing Ting Edits)Swing Ting
Repressed! UK duo, Swing Ting lay a breezy, rhodes-piano phrase under Alexx A-Game's poignant, soulful roots / dancehall vocal making this contender for...
- – Braver (Swing Ting Smooth Edit)
- – Braver (Swing Ting Smooth Version)
- 1. – Braver (Swing Ting Smooth Edit)
- 2. – Braver (Swing Ting Smooth Version)
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- 7" STLE001£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Johnny ClarkeBlood DunzaAttack
Vocal roots classic from Johnny Clarke originally released in 1977 produced by Bunny Lee with version on the flip, nice clean pressing.
- – Blood Dunza
- – Blood Dunza (Version)
- 1. – Blood Dunza
- 2. – Blood Dunza (Version)
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- 7" ATT-007£6.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Vin Morgan meets Lone ArkGive ThanksIroko Records
Superb new roots album from Jamaican singer Vin Morgan in a old school style Showcase with dubs following vocal cuts. Top Spanish producer Roberto...
- – Thanks A Lot
- – Thanks A lot Feat .Guillaume"Gee"Metenier
- – This Train
- – Gimme the Vibes
- 1. – Thanks A Lot
- 2. – Thanks A lot Feat .Guillaume"Gee"Metenier
- 3. – This Train
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- LP BB78£15.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Dr Mary Sullivan BainDo You Know Black HistoryBackatcha
WOW! What can we say? This incredible reissue has completely floored us here at Sound of the Universe!
This obscure, proto-techno bomb was recorded in...
- – Do You Know Black History (Vocal)
- – Do You Know Black History (Instrumental)
- 1. – Do You Know Black History (Vocal)
- 2. – Do You Know Black History (Instrumental)
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- 12" BK006£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Bunny Lee AllstarsIvan Itler The Conqueror / Smooths And SortsPressure Sounds
A humorous look at some of the more infamous characters in history precedes a charming keyboard led instrumental. Most likely Lloyd ‘Gitsey’ Willis...
- The Bunny Lee Allstars – Ivan Itler The Conqueror
- Dave Barker – Smooths And Sorts
- 1. The Bunny Lee Allstars – Ivan Itler The Conqueror
- 2. Dave Barker – Smooths And Sorts
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- 7" PSS119£8.00In stockAdd to Bag
Aaron NevilleTell It Like It IsParlo Records
SEMINAL New Orleans 60s soul and funk from the man like Aaron. Not only the massive Tell It Like It Is but loads of groovy dancer tunes too. ESSENTIAL!
- – Tell It Like It Is
- – Why Worry
- – A Hard Nut To Crack
- 1. – Tell It Like It Is
- 2. – Why Worry
- 4. – A Hard Nut To Crack
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- LP VRS74161£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
MoodymannDJ Kicks K7!
Detroit house legend enters the 'DJ Kicks' hall of fame with a killer mix that spans the spheres of new wave, house, beats and technosoul. The 30-track...
- Yaw – Where Will You Be
- Cody ChesnuTT – Serve This Royalty
- Dopehead – Guttah Guttah
- Jitwam – Keepyourbusinesstoyourself,
- Talc – Robot's Return (Modern Sleepover Part 2)
- . Beady Belle – When My Anger Starts To Cry
- Shawn Lee feat. Nino Moschella – Kiss The Sky
- Jai Paul – BTSTU
- Flying Lotus feat. Andreya Triana – Tea Leaf Dancers
- Nightmares On Wax – Les Nuits
- Rich Medina feat. Sy Smith – Can’t Hold Back (Platinum Pied Pipers Remix)
- Julien Dyne feat. Mara TK – Stained Glass Fresh Frozen
- Little Dragon – Come Home
- Andrés feat. Lady – El Ritmo De Mi Gente
- Fort Knox Five feat. Mustafa Akbar – Uptown Tricks (Rodney Hunter Remix)
- 1. Yaw – Where Will You Be
- 2. Cody ChesnuTT – Serve This Royalty
- 3. Dopehead – Guttah Guttah
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- 3×LP K7327LP£31.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Beau WanzerUntitledNot On Label (Beau Wanzer Self-released)
Full album of insane archive cuts from the inimitable, Beau Wanzer. Known for his past releases on Nation, L.I.E.S, and Cititrax, Chicago's Beau Wanzer...
- – Groove's No Zone
- – Basement Dwellers
- – Mob Boss
- – 23132
- – Slow Down Sir
- – I Don't Even Want To
- – Love Tone
- – Oklahoma
- – Shitty Cough 2
- – Storm Food
- – Shitty Cough 7
- – Headspace
- 1. – Groove's No Zone
- 2. – Basement Dwellers
- 3. – Mob Boss
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- LP BW01£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Lee PerryDreadlocks In MoonlightUpsetters
Wicked roots vocal cut by Lee Perry from 1975 recorded at The Black Ark with killer dub on the flip.
- Lee Perry – Dreadlocks In Moonlight
- Upsetters – Dub
- 1. Lee Perry – Dreadlocks In Moonlight
- 2. Upsetters – Dub
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- 7" CD028£7.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Lloyd McNeillWashington Suite (1970)Soul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records’ new ox-blood red coloured vinyl limited-edition 1000-copies worldwide LP (+ download code) issue of this very rare deep spiritual...
- – Home Rule
- – Just 71% Moor
- – 2504 Cliffbourne Pl.
- – Fountain In The Circle
- – City Tryptych
- – Fountain In The Circle
- 1. – Home Rule
- 2. – Just 71% Moor
- 3. – 2504 Cliffbourne Pl.
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- LP (Coloured Vinyl) + Download Code SJRLP374C£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
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Dirty Jazz From Down SouthCook
Very limited reissue of a compilation first issued in 1957 as "Las Lap" featuring a wicked selection of Calypso, Latin, Jazz from Trinidad & Tobago....
- Cyril Diaz & Orchestra – Tabu
- Cyril Diaz & Orchestra – Serenale
- Lorna Pierre – Adang Padang
- Fitz Vaughan Bryan – Cook's Cooking
- John "Buddy" Williams – Spanish Suite
- Conrad Jones Ensemble – Nothing Ever Changes
- 2. Cyril Diaz & Orchestra – Tabu
- 4. Cyril Diaz & Orchestra – Serenale
- 7. Lorna Pierre – Adang Padang
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- LP JAMWAXLP01£25.00In stockAdd to Bag
Hanna / Almir RicardiDeixa Rodar / To Parado Na TuaMr Bongo
‘Deixa Rodar’ is an essential midtempo disco/boogie jam taken from Hanna’s ‘Deixa Rodar’ LP from 1979. A tip off from our good friend Mark ‘GV’...
- 7" BRZ45054£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock