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SadeLove DeluxeSony
SadeLovers RockSony Music
Pat MethenyMoonDialModern Recordings
DJ QuikRhythm-al-ismBe With Records
Gloria ScottWhat Am I Gonna DoSelector Series
Night Train: Transcontinental Landscapes 1968 – 2019Various ArtistsTwo-Piers
Sam MortonDaffodils & DirtXL Recordings
Will Gregory Moog EnsembleHeat Ray: The Archimedes ProjectMute
Only OnesOnly OnesMusic On Vinyl
David BowieRock ‘n’ Roll Star! (Half-Speed Master)Parlophone
Ike & Tina Turner'Nuff SaidMusic On Vinyl
Arthur Baker presentsBreaker's RevengeOriginal B-Boy and B-Girl Breakdance ClassicsSoul Jazz Records
Kenny Dorham & Jackie McLeanInta Somethin’ (Tone Poet)Decca (UMO) / Blue Note
Banda Black RioSaci Perere (1980)Music On Vinyl
Spiritual Jazz 16: Riverside etc.Various ArtistsJazzman
Doug WatkinsWatkins At Large (Tone Poet)Decca (UMO) / Blue Note
ZANZANBDQ Records
Kenny Wheeler, Lee Konitz, Dave Holland & Bill FrisellAngel SongECM
Amon TobinPermutation (25 Year Anniversary)Ninja Tune
WarsawWarsawVinyl Passion
Paul Weller66Polydor
Sugar MinottBitter SweetMusic On Vinyl
Alex Kassian x Mad ProfessorE2–E4Test Pressing Recordings
Lonnie SmithFunk ReactionMr Bongo
Danger Mouse & JeminiGhetto Pop LifeLex Records
Loyle CarnerLive from the Royal Albert HallEMI
Brian Eno & Holger Czukay & J.Peter SchwalmSushi. Roti. ReibekuchenGronland
W3NGVarious ArtistsNumero Group
Billie EilishHit Me Hard And SoftInterscope
Beth GibbonsLives OutgrownDomino Records
CymandePromised HeightsPartisan Records
Nova VidaRitmo Da VidaBDQ Records
GabrielleA Place In Your HeartBMG Rights Management
Kings of LeonCan We Please Have FunCaptiol US
Ghana Special 2Various ArtistsSoundway
- Kyeremateng Atwede & The Kyeremateng Stars – Su Su Ka
- Kyeremateng Atwede & The Kyeremateng Stars – I Go Die For You
Absolutely stunning Ghanian highlife (as featured on Soundways' Ghana Sounds collection)
Mali, West Africa
Conrad SchnitzlerSlow Motion
“Slow Motion” is an important document in Schnitzler’s oeuvre, seamlessly taking its place alongside his many other releases, whilst also highlighting...
- LP BB452LP£28.99In stockAdd to Bag
Beyond the Baseline: 500 Years of Black British MusicEdited by Paul Bradshaw
The story of Black British music is a five-hundred-year journey from the court of King Henry VIII to the ‘Ends’ of South London; from Africa to the...
- Book (1.2kg)£35.00In stockAdd to Bag
Future Mania: Electronic Dreams, Desiring Machines & Tomorrow's Music TodaySimon Reynolds
Simon Reynolds's first book in eight years is a celebration of music that feels like a taste of tomorrow. Sounds that prefigure pop music's future - the...
- Book (1.1kg)£25.00In stockAdd to Bag
Night MagicStudio 54: Night Magic
There has never been--and will never be--another nightclub to rival the sheer glamour, energy, and wild creativity that was Studio 54. This catalog accompanies...
- Book (1kg)£32.00In stockAdd to Bag
Neu KlangThe Definitive History of Krautrock
New 450 page hardback!The first ever oral-history of Krautrock, the sound that changed modern music.
West Germany, 1968. Like everywhere else in the Western...
- Book (800g)£25.00Expected 02 MayPreorder
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Unapologetic ExpressionThe Inside Story of the UK Jazz Explosion
New 430 page hardback!Drawing upon 80+ interviews – from Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia and Moses Boyd to Gilles Peterson, Courtney Pine and Cleveland...
- Book (750g)£25.00Expected 30 NovPreorder
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Arthur Baker in conversation at Sounds of the Universe6.30pm Thu 27 June 2024
************SPECIAL EVENT************
In conjunction with the new Arthur Baker presents Breaker's Revenge album on Soul Jazz Records there is a very special...
- Event Only E-Ticket - COLLECT IN PERSON AT EVENT Thu 27 June£8.00Expected 07 JunPreorder
Notify me when this item is released/available - Breaker's Revenge LP + Event E-Ticket - COLLECT IN PERSON AT EVENT Thu 27 June£33.00Expected 07 JunPreorder
Notify me when this item is released/available - Breaker's Revenge CD + Event E-Ticket - COLLECT IN PERSON AT EVENT Thu 27 June£17.00Expected 07 JunPreorder
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David Holmes ft. Raven VioletYeah x 3 - X-Press 2 & Rich Lane Remixes
On the Reason to Live mix, Belfast’s Balearic producer The Vendetta Suite turns back time and turns Yeah x 3 into a brilliantly shimmering ’80s pop...
- – X-Press 2 Remix
- – X-Press 2 Remix Dub
- – Rich Lane Remix
- – Rich Lane Remix Dub
- 1. – X-Press 2 Remix
- 2. – X-Press 2 Remix Dub
- 3. – Rich Lane Remix
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- 12" HVN74012R£14.00In stockAdd to Bag
Rain JacketOriginal Clothing
- Original Clothing£20.00Original Pre-Owned Clothing
Label size S
Pit to Pit measurement 57cmIn stockAdd to Bag
Motor Sports JacketOriginal Clothing
- Original Clothing£15.00Original Pre-Owned Clothing
Label size L
Pit to Pit measurement 66cm
Hole on sleeveIn stockAdd to Bag
Burgundy Yellow Baseball JacketOriginal Clothing
- Original Clothing£80.00No Label
Pit to Pit measure 61 cmIn stockAdd to Bag
Pepsi Baseball JacketOriginal Clothing
- Original Clothing£50.00label size xl
pit to pit measurement 64cmIn stockAdd to Bag
Setting the Tempo: Fifty Years of Great Jazz Liner NotesBy Tom Piaf
- Original Book (300g)£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
American Babel: Rogue Radio Broadcasters of the Jazz AgeClifford J. Doerksen
- Original Book (300g)£30.00In stockAdd to Bag
Popular Music Volume 5: 1920-1929Nat Shapiro
- Original Book (700g)£25.00Original Out of print Pre-Owned 1st Edn USA hardback book in good condition, ex libraryIn stockAdd to Bag
Popular Music Volume 1: 1950-1959Nat Shapiro
- Original Book (700g)£25.00Original Out of print Pre-Owned 1st Edn USA hardback book in good condition, ex libraryIn stockAdd to Bag
Popular Music Volume 2: 1940-1949Nat Shapiro
- Original Book (700g)£25.00Original Out of print Pre-Owned 1st Edn USA hardback book in good condition, ex libraryIn stockAdd to Bag
Popular Music Volume 6: 1965-1969Nat Shapiro
- Original Book (700g)£25.00Original Out of print Pre-Owned 1st Edn USA hardback book in good condition, ex libraryIn stockAdd to Bag
Popular Music Volume 4: 1930-1939Nat Shapiro
- Original Book (700g)£25.00Original Out of print Pre-Owned 1st Edn USA hardback book in good condition, ex libraryIn stockAdd to Bag
Popular Music Volume 3: 1960-1964Nat Shapiro
- Original Book (700g)£25.00Original Out of print Pre-Owned 1st Edn USA hardback book in good condition, ex libraryIn stockAdd to Bag
The Blues: A Book Of PostcardsThe Blues: A Book Of Postcards
- Original Book (200g)£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Modern Jazz Vol. 2 D-HW. Bruyninckx
- Original Book (400g)£20.00Original Out of print Pre-Owned 1st Edn USA paperback book in good condition, name on frontIn stockAdd to Bag
Modern Jazz Vol. 6 Sm-ZW. Bruyninckx
- Original Book (400g)£20.00Original Out of print Pre-Owned 1st Edn USA paperback book in good condition, name on frontIn stockAdd to Bag
Telling Stories: Photographs of The FallKevin Cummins
From chaotic early gigs to their final years, NME photographer Kevin Cummins provides a definitive, unique perspective on cult favourites The Fall. In...
- Book (1.3kg)£35.00 £12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Vinyl AgeMax Brzezinski
Vinyl Age is the definitive record collecting guidebook for the digital era. Written by expert Max Brzezinski and his highly experienced colleagues at...
- Book (800g)£25.00 £12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Cableknit jumperOriginal clothing
- Original Clothing£10.00Label size M
Pit to pit measurement 50cmIn stockAdd to Bag
Cableknit jumperOriginal clothing
- Original Clothing£15.00Lable size S
Pit to pit measurement 43 cmIn stockAdd to Bag
Cableknit jumperOriginal clothing
- Original Clothing£20.00Label size s
Pit to pit measurement 47cmIn stockAdd to Bag
Bopol MansiaminaMariage Forcé
A stunner from Congolese artist Bopol Mansiamina. Recorded in Paris with great production, released in Ivory Coast in 1982. Tight double guitar lines,...
- – Mariage Forcé
- – Kala Ye Ngangu
- – Ye A Bouger
- 1. – Mariage Forcé
- 3. – Kala Ye Ngangu
- 4. – Ye A Bouger
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- Original LP ASLP 410£40.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VGOriginal vinyl, Surface marks plays well RARE Orig Ivory Coast vinyl
Baba Ley AssakaInnovation Vol. 1(1980)Disques Innovation
A-Class soukous from Congolese musician Assaka, one-time leader of Orchestra Rock-A-Mambo, member of Dr Nico's band, Taby Ley's Afrisa and TPOK Jazz...
- – Pitie, Je Veux La Reconciliation
- – Bibiche Oyambaka Ngai
- 1. – Pitie, Je Veux La Reconciliation
- 3. – Bibiche Oyambaka Ngai
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- Original LP INLP 001£15.00Vinyl condition: GSleeve condition: VGOriginal Ivory Coast vinyl, multiple surface marks plays ok
Eba Aka JeromeWonderful Of Africa Vol. 1 - Trahison (1978)Papa-Disco
SO GOOD! Check the audio! Absolutely stunning hypnotic funky afro soukous hi-life! from Ivory Coast 1978 includes 'Trahison' - big big tune!
"With “Treason”,...
- – Trahison
- – Viliemon
- – Djiblito
- 1. – Trahison
- 2. – Viliemon
- 3. – Djiblito
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- Original LP Disco 001£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG-Original Mali vinyl - damage to sleeve
Julios LukauInnovation Présente Julios Lukau - Orchestre Mode Succes Vol.2Disques Innovation
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- – Chérie Makwanza
- – L'amour Est Plus Doux
- 1. – Chérie Makwanza
- 2. – L'amour Est Plus Doux
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- Original LP INLP 002£35.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original UNPLAYED deadstock vinyl coming direct from Mali!
Ernesto DjéDjéLe Roi du ZiglibithyBadmos
Hi-profile Ivory Coast singer and musician during late 70s & early 80s (died in 83). Lived in Paris 62-68 playing with Manu Dibango. Returned to the Ivory...
- – Ziglibithiens
- – Loue Digbeu
- 2. – Ziglibithiens
- 3. – Loue Digbeu
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- Original LP BLP 5021£20.00Vinyl condition: VG-Sleeve condition: VG-Original rare Mali vinyl - VG- ONLY
Jean Raph LoumbetRenaissance Vol.1Production Et Edition Loukelo Samba
Soukous from Congolese rumba musician Jean Raph Loumbet, made for the dancefloor who came to the Ivory Coast in 1966 from the Congo, joining the group...
- – Mes Amis
- – Laisse-Toi Juger
- 1. – Mes Amis
- 2. – Laisse-Toi Juger
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- Original LP RENLP 001£20.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG-Original Ivory coast vinylIn stockAdd to Bag
The ShadesRas Mani / Love & HarmonyDarker Shades Of Roots
Great earthy new roots skank from Take It Easy studio house band The Shades with the vocal cut "Love & Harmony" on the flip. New roots music from Switzerland...
- – Ras Mani
- – Love & Harmony
- 1. – Ras Mani
- 2. – Love & Harmony
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- 7" DSR 043/044£9.00Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Jan Tober & Ron SatterfieldWhat Game Shall We Play TodayMind Fluid Music
**Lmited vinyl-only copies of these vocal jazz dance classics via Mind Fluid Music!**
Sought-after vocal jazz dancer from Jan Tober & Ron Satterfield!...
- – What Game Shall We Play Today
- – Focus
- 1. – What Game Shall We Play Today
- 3. – Focus
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- 7" MFM02£17.00Limited edition of 250 copies only!In stockAdd to Bag
Mungo's Hi-Fi ft. Solo BantonWe Pulsating / Pulsating DubScotch Bonnet
The welcome return of Scotland's finest soundsystem Mungo's Hi-Fi with MC/Vocalist Solo Banton on this wicked new 7" cut with dub on the flip.
- Mungo's Hi-Fi ft. Solo Banton – We Pulsating
- Mungo's Hi-Fi – Pulsating Dub
- 1. Mungo's Hi-Fi ft. Solo Banton – We Pulsating
- 2. Mungo's Hi-Fi – Pulsating Dub
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- 7" SCOB075£10.00Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Sambaby Barbara BrowningIndiana University Press
- Original Book (350g) 9780253209566£10.00Original secondhand USA paperback in good cond
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Bopol MansiaminaDeception MotemaShakara Music
Congolese artist Bopol Mansiamina. This album was later released on Makossa International (Lafayette Afro Rock Band, Fela Kuti etc) in the US. This...
- – Décèption Motema
- – Cardiaque Ya L'Amour
- – Issa Touré
- – Papy Ozonga
- 1. – Décèption Motema
- 2. – Cardiaque Ya L'Amour
- 3. – Issa Touré
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TambúCuraçao's African-Caribbean Ritual and the Politics of MemoryIndiana University Press
USA IMPORT PAPERBACK £10 OFF!!!!
DEEP STUFF!
As contemporary Tambú music and dance evolved on the Caribbean island of Curaçao, it intertwined sacred...
- Book (400g) 9780253223371£20.00 £10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Norfolk / Midnight LoveMamas Baby Boy / You Are My Doll BabyAthens Of The North
Reissue of these two rare, late 80s soulful dancers from groups Norfolk and Midnight Love!
- – You Are My Doll Baby
- – Mamas Baby Boy
- 1. – You Are My Doll Baby
- 2. – Mamas Baby Boy
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- 7" ATH110£13.00Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Pump up the Volume: A History of House Musicby Sean BidderChannel 4 Books
- Original Book (500g) 9780752219868£15.00Out of print secondhand original paperback in good conditionIn stockAdd to Bag
A History of the Jamaican Recording IndustryBook Two: Rock Steady To Rockers From Treasure Isle To Channel One
Superb hardback 350-page book (nearly twice the size of the first one) with loads of text, photos, artefacts, record labels etc written by Noel Hawks....
- Book (800g) Jam Bk 2£17.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
A History of the Jamaican Recording IndustryBook One: The Birth of Ska 'From Mento to Studio One'
Superb hardback 188-page book with loads of text, photos, artefacts, record labels etc written by Noel Hawks.
With contributions and quotes from (wait...
- Book (550g) Jam Bk 3£17.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Club StyleCrazy WildDance Mania
Official reissue of this absolute CLASSIC from Chi-Town legends, Paul Johnson and Robert Armani who work in some Detroit influenced techno manoeuvres into...
- – Crazy Wild
- – Spirit
- – Pennies From Heaven
- – Laws Of Gravity
- 1. – Crazy Wild
- 2. – Spirit
- 3. – Pennies From Heaven
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- 12" DM080£14.99Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
Antonio CastroW.E.L.F.A.R.EAthens Of The North
Amazing deep soul gem from the early 70's reissued via Athens Of The North!
- – W.E.L.F.A.R.E
- – Why Can't I Have You
- 1. – W.E.L.F.A.R.E
- 2. – Why Can't I Have You
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- 7" ATH122£11.00Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
The Pop GroupY In DubMute
The Pop Group’s seminal 1979 post-punk album 'Y' has been given a new dub mix by British reggae legend Dennis “Blackbeard” Bovell!
- – Theif Of Fire (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – Snowgirl (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – Blood Money (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – Savage Sea (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – We Are Time (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – Words Disobey Me (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – Don't Call Me Pain (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – Boys From Brazil (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – Don't Sell Your Dreams (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – She Is Beyond Good And Evil (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- – 338 (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- 1. – Theif Of Fire (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- 2. – Snowgirl (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
- 3. – Blood Money (Dennis Bovell Dub Version)
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- 2xLP + Download Code TPGYD1£24.00Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
- CD TPGYD1CD£11.00In stockAdd to Bag
The Sounds Of SoulSo Much LoveAthens Of The North
The insanely rare first 45 from the band that became Brief Encounter - essential reissue Athens Of The North!
- – So Much Love
- – Yes I'm Ready
- 1. – So Much Love
- 2. – Yes I'm Ready
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- 7" ATH145£13.00Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
PremonitionsPremonitionsAthens Of The North
Reissue of this impossibly rare, deep funk/soul and disco from Premonitions' self-titled 1978 album. Includes their singles as bonus tracks. One not to...
- – Premonitions
- – Don't Act Like a Fool
- – Way I Feel
- – Righteous Love
- – Our Love
- – Disco Kat
- – Daddy's Home
- – Bass Man Do Your Thing
- – In Love
- – Look into the Future
- – Early Morning Blues
- – All Night Long
- – I Didn't Believe
- – Here in the Name of Love
- 1. – Premonitions
- 2. – Don't Act Like a Fool
- 3. – Way I Feel
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- LP AOTNLP039£24.00Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available
François LougahFrom New York With LoveYaba Records
SOLD OUT THIS PRE-ORDER IS NOW CLOSED. Press remind envelope and u will get an email if we get any more - thanks!
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- – Aloko
- 1. – Aloko
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- Original LP AE 0001£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+
Jerry BlacksheerDefectedAthens Of The North
Reissue of this awesome, mega-rare modern soul bullet from 1986! Essential, party-starting reissue via Athens Of The North!
- – Defected
- – You are the One
- 1. – Defected
- 2. – You are the One
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- 7" ATH116£13.00Out of stock Notify me when this item is released/available