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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
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- Donald Byrd – Love Has Come Around
- George Duke – Brazilian Love Affair
- Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes – Expansions
- Brass Construction – Movin'
- 1. Donald Byrd – Love Has Come Around
- 2. George Duke – Brazilian Love Affair
- 3. Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes – Expansions
- 4. Brass Construction – Movin'
- 5. Tom Browne – Funkin' For Jamaica
- 6. Rodney Franklin – The Groove
- 7. Ned Doheny – To Prove My Love
- 8. Ronnie LawsPressure (19) – Always There
- 9. Herbie Hancock – I Thought It Was You
- 10. Deodato – Whistle Bump
- 11. Aquarian Dream (2) – You're A Star
- 12. MFSB – Mysteries Of The World
- 13. Wilbert Longmire – Black Is The Color
- 14. Mass Production – Cosmic Lust
- 15. Earth, Wind & Fire – Runnin'
- 16. Webster Lewis – El Bobo
- 17. Bob James – Westchester Lady
- 18. Al Di Meola – Roller Jubilee
- 19. Charles Earland – Let The Music Play
- 20. Eddie Henderson – Prance On
- 21. Wilton FelderBobby Womack – Inherit The Wind
- 22. Blackbyrds, The – Rock Creek Park
- 23. Chico Hamilton – Strut
- 24. Roy Ayers – Love Will Bring Us Back Together Again
- 25. Kleeer – Open Your Mind
- 26. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly – Before I Let Go
- 27. George Benson & Al Jarreau – Breezin'
- 28. Bobbi Humphrey – Harlem River Drive
- 29. The Crusaders – Keep That Same Old Feeling
- 30. Grover Washington Jr – Mister Magic
Every track on this album is an essential, seminal classic from the Jazz Funk era - Donald Byrd, George Duke, Maze, Tom Browne, Charles Earland, Roy Ayers and loads more!
Mongo SantamariaMongo's Way (1971)Atlantic
Blinding Latin Funk from Mongo in his prime. Seriously funky/latin workouts of killer tunes such as Eddie Harris's 'Listen Here' and other latin soul monsters!
- – Tell It
- 1. – Tell It
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Fela Kuti & Afrika 70Fear Not For Man (2015 Reissue)Label Maison
**DOWNLOAD CODE INCLUDED**Originally released in 1977... Fear not for Man is a stand out Fela classic. It's another intoxicating organic mixture of African...
- – fear not for a man
- 1. – fear not for a man
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- LP + Download Code KFR2028-1£20.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Too Slow To Disco: Volume 2Compiled By DJ Supermarkt / Mellow MafiaHow Do You Are
City Slang offshoot, How Do You Are? return with the second installment in the 'Too Slow To Disco' series. Carrying on nicely where the last compilation...
- Daryl Hall & John Oates – Alone Too Long
- Ben Sidran – Hey Hey Baby
- Jimmy Gray Hall – Be That Way
- Eric Kaz – Come With Me
- LeBlanc & Carr – Stronger Love
- Dave Raynor – Leave Me Alone Tonight
- R & J Stone – Keep On Holding Me
- Larsen-Feiten Band – Who'll Be The Fool Tonight
- Byrne & Barnes – Never Gonna Stop Lovin' You
- Paul Davis – Medicine Woman
- Joe Vitale – Step On You
- Niteflyte – If You Want It
- Bruce Hibbard – Never Turnin' Back
- Streetplayer – Shades Of Winter
- Michael Omartian – Fat City
- Michael Nesmith – Capsule (Hello People Of A Hundred Years From Now)
- 1. Daryl Hall & John Oates – Alone Too Long
- 2. Ben Sidran – Hey Hey Baby
- 3. Jimmy Gray Hall – Be That Way
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Fela KutiEverything Scatter (2015 Reissue)Knitting Factory Records
Another killer gem from the undisputed 'King Of Afrobeat' Fela Kuti! Originally released in 1975. Expect nothing less than perfection. Sweet locked-in...
- – Everything Scatter
- – Who No Know Go How
- 1. – Everything Scatter
- 2. – Who No Know Go How
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- LP KFR2013-1£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
The Midlands Roots ExplosionVolume OneReggae Archive Records
Reggae Archive Records get into the vaults once again and this time conjour up the first installment of 'The Midlands Roots Explosion'. The album collects...
- Steel Pulse – Kibudu-Mansatta-Abuku
- Steel Pulse – Mansatta (instrumental)
- Man From The Hills – Redemption Day
- Eclipse – Blood Fi Dem
- Musical Youth – Political
- Sceptre – Ancestors Calling
- Benjamin Zephaniah – Unite Handsworth
- Oneness – Rome
- Black Symbol – In The Name of Jah
- Groundation – Fa-Ward
- Mystic Foundation – Instruments
- Iganda – Slow Down
- Capital Letters – I Will Never
- Carnastoan – Mr Workhard
- Zephaniah – Free Man
- 1. Steel Pulse – Kibudu-Mansatta-Abuku
- 2. Steel Pulse – Mansatta (instrumental)
- 3. Man From The Hills – Redemption Day
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- CD RARC017CD£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiAlagbon Close Knitting Factory
Unmissable classic afro-beat! Alagbon Close represents one of the first times anyone had directly taken on the Nigerian authorities in such a brash manner!
- – alagbon close
- 1. – alagbon close
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- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) KFR2011-8£22.9950th anniversary special - Jollof orange vinylIn stockAdd to Bag
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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- 2×CD SJRCD311£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release SJRD311£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
Fela KutiNa PoiKnitting Factory Records
Hypnotic afrobeat bullet from 1972 - recorded in Lagos. Sprited percussion, tight horns, and pure funk! As with most of the great man's albums, this is...
- – na poi (part 1)
- – na poi (part 2)
- – you no go die...unless
- 1. – na poi (part 1)
- 2. – na poi (part 2)
- 3. – you no go die...unless
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- LP + Download Code KFR2021-1£20.99In stockAdd to Bag
La Escollera Session TwoNunorthern Soul
An excellent selection of Balearic, Comic and modern disco cuts that celebrate the philanthopic culture of the White Isle. Featuring tracks from Johnny...
- Anne Malone and B.J. Smith – Aadgarun
- B.J. Smith – Hold On To It Jonny Nash Remix
- Dos Palos – I've Been Around
- Captain Sunshine and The Valley People – Sun Sheen
- Quantic – Painting Silhouettes
- 1. Anne Malone and B.J. Smith – Aadgarun
- 2. B.J. Smith – Hold On To It Jonny Nash Remix
- 3. Dos Palos – I've Been Around
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- 2×CD NUNSCD003£12.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Message In The MusicThe Ashley Beedle Re-Edits Harmless
The project first began way back in November 2009 and many of these tunes are appearing on CD for the first time. Beedle’s superbly eclectic and...
- Gimme Shelter – Ruth Copeland HDH
- Long Train Runnin' – Panama EMI
- Hangin' On – Brainstorm Tabu
- Journey To The Light – Brainstorm Tabu
- All About The Paper – Gene Chandler Chi-Sound
- 4. Gimme Shelter – Ruth Copeland HDH
- 6. Long Train Runnin' – Panama EMI
- 7. Hangin' On – Brainstorm Tabu
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- 2×CD + DVD HURTXCD120£19.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Kool And The GangGood TimesDe-lite
C-L-A-S-S-I-C!
- New LP DEP2012£16.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Kool and The GangWild and Peaceful (1973)Mercury
Classic funk album - original rare groove style. With 'Funky Stuff'.
- – Funky Stuff
- 1. – Funky Stuff
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- Original LP£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = USA Vinyl
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Senegal 70 Sonic Gems & Previously Unreleased Recordings From The 70sAnalog Africa
Analog Africa focus on the musical adventures that were taking place in the major Senegalese cities during the 60s and 70s. This compilation, reflects...
- Fangool – Mariama
- Orchestre G.M.I. – Africa
- Orchestre Bawobab – Thiely
- Le Sourouba de Louga – Bour Sine
- King N'gom – Viva Marvillas
- Orchestre Laye Thiam – Massani Cissé
- Amara Touré – El Carretero
- Le Tropical Jazz – Kiko Medina
- Orchestre Laye Thiam – Kokorico
- Dieul Dieul de Thiès – Ariyo
- Orchestre Bawobab – Ma Penda
- Orchestre Laye Thiam – Sanga Té
- 1. Fangool – Mariama
- 2. Orchestre G.M.I. – Africa
- 3. Orchestre Bawobab – Thiely
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Joe BataanSalsoulSalsoul
Classic, essential latin funk album from salsa superstar Joe Bataan - one of the most prominant of the new wave of young 1960s artists to mix latin and...
- – Mi Nube
- – Muchacho Ordinario
- – Sunny Gets Blue Mambo
- – Mujer Mia
- – Fin
- – Latin Strut
- – Johnny
- – Peace, Friendship, Solidarity
- – Aftershower Funk
- 1. – Mi Nube
- 2. – Muchacho Ordinario
- 3. – Sunny Gets Blue Mambo
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- New LP (Coloured Vinyl) 4050538802382£27.99Limited blue vinyl editionIn stockAdd to Bag
MandrillComposite TruthPolydor
KILLER Early 1973 album from the seminal latin-funk group. Includes "Fencewalk"!
- – Fencewalk
- – Hagalo
- 2. – Fencewalk
- 3. – Hagalo
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- New LP POLY5043£18.00In stockAdd to Bag
Isaac HayesJoy (1973)Stax
Featuring the awesome, longer-than-a-song break that is "Joy". Epic!
- – joy
- 1. – joy
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- Original LP£10.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Original USA Vinyl,
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