Timmy Thomas – Africano / Why Can't We Live Together

Superb, second album outing from California's, Benedek who we've heard previously on the likes of PPU records. Lush, lo-fi dream house music and boogie! Killer!

House Music Electronic

– On My Way
– Westin'
– Big Nite City (Sax Mix)
– Castle 2 Castle
– Ocean Park
– Tuff Luv
– Afterglo
– Sonatine

1. – On My Way
2. – Westin'
3. – Big Nite City (Sax Mix)
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LP LR-090£16.99
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Tito Puente / Willie Bobo Safari / Be’s The Other Way Mr Bongo

'Safari' is an essential latin soul/boogaloo cut from the master Tito. Heavy on horns and percussion as you would expect. Taken from the ‘The King...

Latin

Tito Puente – Safari
Willie Bobo – Be’s The Other Way

1. Tito Puente – Safari
2. Willie Bobo – Be’s The Other Way
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7" LAT45.011£7.99
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Bo Dollis and The Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indian Band Handa Wanda (Pts. 1 & 2)Soul Jazz Records

This is the first ever single from The Wild Magnolias - a massive, massive slice of super-percussive New Orleans second line funk meets Mardi Gras Indian...

Funk/Soul

– Handa Wanda (pt.1)
– Handa Wanda (pt.2)

1. – Handa Wanda (pt.1)
2. – Handa Wanda (pt.2)
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7" SJR298-7£12.00
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Amnesty Free Your Mind: The 700 West Sessions Now-Again Records

Fans of the exquisite, often never-before-released funk championed by Now Again Records are no stranger to Amnesty. Based in Indianapolis in the early...

Funk/Soul Jazz

– Can I Help You?
– Love Fades
– Mister President
– Free Your Mind
– We Have Love
– Lord Help Me
– Three Cheers For My Baby
– Trouble Will Remain
– We've Come A Long Way
– Liberty

1. – Can I Help You?
2. – Love Fades
3. – Mister President
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2×LP NA5027£21.99
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Elio Reve Y Su Charangon Que Cuento Es Ese... (1988)Areito

Original Cuban vinyl!

Latin

– Tema Changüí

1. – Tema Changüí
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Original LP£30.00
Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOrig = Original secondhand Cuban vinyl, lot of sleeve wear,

High-end Audio Desk Systeme Pro Machine Utrasonic cleaned+
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L.T.D.Love To The World (KON’s Lots of Love Remix)KONtemporary

NYC's KON officially remixes of L.T.D.'s rousing jazz-funk / disco classic that was originally produced by the legendary Mizell Brothers! Spiritual music...

New Disco and re-edits Disco

– Love To The World (KON's Lots Of Love Remix)
– Love To The World (KON's Lovestrumental)

1. – Love To The World (KON's Lots Of Love Remix)
2. – Love To The World (KON's Lovestrumental)
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12" KON003-12£9.99
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Isaac Hayes Do Your Thing Now-Again Records

For the first time ever, we’re issuing the full 33-minute, psychedelic funk jam session by Isaac Hayes and his Memphis rhythm kingpins the Bar-Kays,...

Funk/Soul

– Do Your Thing (Part 1)
– Do Your Thing (Part 2)
– Do Your Thing (Rhythm Section Mix)

1. – Do Your Thing (Part 1)
2. – Do Your Thing (Part 2)
3. – Do Your Thing (Rhythm Section Mix)
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12" EP NA5144-LP£18.99
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Sivuca Ain’t No Sunshine / Ponteio Mr 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...

Brazilian

– Ain’t No Sunshine
– Ponteio

1. – Ain’t No Sunshine
2. – Ponteio
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7" BRZ45068£7.99
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Tata It's A Mess Sharp Flat

Two sizzling South African boogie tracks from Kabasa’s, Tata Sibeko. Party-starting productions from 1985, reissued via Sharp Flat.

African Disco

– It's A Mess
– Afro Breakdance

1. – It's A Mess
2. – Afro Breakdance
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12" SF 04£11.99
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Byron the Aquarius Leaving This Planet Eglo

Byron The Aquarius makes his Eglo Records debut following on from his two recent EP's for Sound Signature and Wild Oats. The Alabama producer once again...

House Music

– Song for a Friend (feat. Cropper)
– Mind Body & Soul
– Blow Your Mind
– S.S.D.P

1. – Song for a Friend (feat. Cropper)
2. – Mind Body & Soul
3. – Blow Your Mind
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12" EP EGLO56DD£8.99
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Warren Covington And His Orchestra Latin Si! (1961)Decca

Pachanga - Mambo - Rumba and more - original 1961 vinyl.

Jazz Latin

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Original LP£14.99
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Gwen McCrae Keep The Fire Burning / Funky Sensation Expansion Records

'Keep the Fire Burning' and 'Funky Sensation' by Gwen McCrae, two tracks synonymous with the soul, boogie, rare groove and modern disco scenes, are finally...

Disco

– Keep The Fire Burning
– Funky Sensation

1. – Keep The Fire Burning
2. – Funky Sensation
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12" EXPAND109£11.99
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Maurice Moore and Family Affair Band Everything That Shines Ain't Gold Melodies International

Floating Points delivers another classic slice of upbeat 70's soul on his Melodies International imprint! Maurice Moore’s ethereal Hammond bass soul...

Funk/Soul Disco

– Everything That Shines Ain't Gold
– Everything That Shines Ain't Gold (Floating Points edit)

1. – Everything That Shines Ain't Gold
2. – Everything That Shines Ain't Gold (Floating Points edit)
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12" MEL7£11.99
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Salinas / Sonia Santos Tenha Fe Pois Amanha Um Lindo Dia Vai Nascer / Speed Mr Bongo

This is the fourth release on Mr Bongo's Brazil 45's imprint and is a Jorge Ben cover version double. Salinas' version of 'Tenha Fe, Pois Amanhà...

Latin Brazilian

Salinas – Tenha Fe Pois Amanha Um Lindo Dia Vai Nascer
Sonia Santos – Speed

1. Salinas – Tenha Fe Pois Amanha Um Lindo Dia Vai Nascer
2. Sonia Santos – Speed
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7" BRZ4504£7.99
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Niels Broos & Jamie Peet Niels Broos & Jamie Peet Super-Sonic Jazz

Wicked and peroperly out-there jazz / fusion business from Brainfeeder affiliate, Niels Broos and drummer, Jamie Peet. Top!

Jazz

– Sparrows
– Heist
– Saitama
– Conundrum
– Endless

1. – Sparrows
2. – Heist
3. – Saitama
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12" EP SSJ 04£9.99
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Tenderlonious & Dennis Ayler 8R1CK C17Y22a

Another big one from the 22a camp! 22a017 sees two of London's most celebrated underground producers enter into album territory. Tenderlonious...

House Music Jazz

– Be Ur Friend
– Funky Booda
– Butterfly
– Pepe's Walk
– Brick City (4am)

1. – Be Ur Friend
3. – Funky Booda
6. – Butterfly
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LP 22a017£14.99
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Joe Cuba Sextet El Alma Del Barrio: The Soul Of Spanish Harlem (1964)Tico Records

1964 latin boogaloo album par excellence from conga player and bandleader Joe Cuba.

Latin

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Original LP£30.00
Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original Venezuelan pressing 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!
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Jai Ho Short Story from Tabla, Drums & Trumpet / Oye Maia Jazzman

Wild jazz workout via Jazzman from Jai Ho who, through their music, embrace the idea of "jazz is spontaneity and the freedom it gives to improvise".

Jazz

– Short Story from Tabla, Drums & Trumpet
– Oye Maia

1. – Short Story from Tabla, Drums & Trumpet
2. – Oye Maia
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7" JAZZ45108£8.99
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Blackbush Orchestra Famiglia EP Beauty & The Beat

Wicked afro-trance release from London-based club / label, Beauty & The Beat. Hypnotic African rhythms backed with arcane, electronic pulses to get...

African

– My People
– Bamba Ditounalene
– Sortez, Les Filles! (Kay Suzuki remix)

1. – My People
2. – Bamba Ditounalene
3. – Sortez, Les Filles! (Kay Suzuki remix)
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12" BATB 002£9.99
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Mr Bongo Record Club Vol. 1 Mr Bongo

Vinyl now in stock! The first instalment in Mr Bongo's 'Record Club' series selects the label's recent discoveries and sought-after obscurities that...

Brazilian World/Global Sounds Compilations

Neno Exporta Som – Deixa A Tristeza
Alipio Martins – Piranha
Toninho Lemos – Morro Do Barraco Sem Água
Barbosa – Seára de Oxalá
Fruko y sus Tesos – Salsa Na Ma

4. Neno Exporta Som – Deixa A Tristeza
5. Alipio Martins – Piranha
6. Toninho Lemos – Morro Do Barraco Sem Água
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2×LP MRBLP141£23.00
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CD MRBCD141£9.00
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Hector Lavoe El Todopoderoso / Mi Gente (1975)Fania Records

KILLER! Rare Venezuelan press original unplayed Latin 45 (some wear to label)

Latin

– El Todopoderoso

1. – El Todopoderoso
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Original 7" 13.549£20.00
Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+
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Bobby Soul & The United Stars Message From The Congo / Ten Long Years Gemini

One of two new represses from NYC Digikiller ...This is proper King Tubby's music; Tubby the man, not just Tubby's the studio. These two 12"s...

Reggae Roots Dub

– Message From The Congo
– Congo Dread Chapter 1
– Ten Long Years
– A Chant Fron The Congo (Take 2)

1. – Message From The Congo
2. – Congo Dread Chapter 1
3. – Ten Long Years
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12" DKR-244£16.00
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Sonia Santos / Joao Donato Poema Ritmico Do Malandro (Balanço Do Crioulo) / Cala Boca Menino Mr Bongo

Sonia Santos - Poema Ritmico Do Malandro (Balanço Do Crioulo)A beautiful track from the instantly recognisable Sonia Santos. Drifts from classic to psychedelic...

Brazilian

Sonia Santos – Poema Ritmico Do Malandro (Balanço Do Crioulo)
João Donato – Cala Boca Menino

1. Sonia Santos – Poema Ritmico Do Malandro (Balanço Do Crioulo)
2. João Donato – Cala Boca Menino
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7" BRZ45.023£7.99
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Disques Debs International: Vol. 1 Strut

Strut present the first ever compilation series to access the archives of one of the greatest of all French Caribbean labels, Disques Debs out of Guadeloupe....

World/Global Sounds Compilations