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JOE - LET'S STAY HOME TONIGHT:
Brilliant soulful r&b. US original in stickered sleeve.
Brilliant soulful r&b. US original in stickered sleeve.
r&b
MATT COVINGTON - WE GOT ONE:
Superb two step classic - one for the Starvue fans out there! Old reissue of fairly rare original.
Superb two step classic - one for the Starvue fans out there! Old reissue of fairly rare original.
soul reissues
GREGORY ISAACS - CRUCIAL CUTS:
Compilation from 1983 with some of the Cool Ruler's best - "Soon Forward", "Universal Tribulation", "John Public" and more. Crucial indeed... Quite a lot of light marks, plays alright. Cover has small writing on front (unlike photo).
Compilation from 1983 with some of the Cool Ruler's best - "Soon Forward", "Universal Tribulation", "John Public" and more. Crucial indeed... Quite a lot of light marks, plays alright. Cover has small writing on front (unlike photo).
reggae reissues
GREGORY ISAACS - BLACK A KILL BLACK / VERSION:
Roots killer from Gregory, thundering dub version on flip! Reissue.
Roots killer from Gregory, thundering dub version on flip! Reissue.
reggae reissues
ANITA BAKER - RAPTURE:
Big 80s soul classic including lovely tunes as "Sweet love" and "Caught up in the rapture". Record has plenty of surface marks and a tiny mark causing 2-3 pops, otherwise plays well. European original.
Big 80s soul classic including lovely tunes as "Sweet love" and "Caught up in the rapture". Record has plenty of surface marks and a tiny mark causing 2-3 pops, otherwise plays well. European original.
soul
TRAUMA - NUMMER 2:
Issue #2 of the most exciting fanzine in Sweden right now. 80 pages of unruly culture including Stockholm legendary record shop Freak Scene, Christer Themptander, David Andersson (author of Råpunk), Dion Lunadon and much more.
Issue #2 of the most exciting fanzine in Sweden right now. 80 pages of unruly culture including Stockholm legendary record shop Freak Scene, Christer Themptander, David Andersson (author of Råpunk), Dion Lunadon and much more.
punk / new wave
BJÖRN ALKES KVARTETTJAZZ I SVERIGE 1974
CAPRICE - Sweden Later Pressing
LP · EX/EX · 100 SEK
IN STOCK
BJÖRN ALKES KVARTETT - JAZZ I SVERIGE 1974:
LP from 1974 with Göran Strandberg, Gunnar Bergsten and Fredrik Noren. The whole album is quality jazz, but my favorite is "Intakt" (version of the tune also done by Bertil Strandberg on his rare "Cirrus" LP). Third Swedish pressing, CAP 1072 in non-gatefold cover with black Caprice-logo on front cover. With printed inner sleeve.
LP from 1974 with Göran Strandberg, Gunnar Bergsten and Fredrik Noren. The whole album is quality jazz, but my favorite is "Intakt" (version of the tune also done by Bertil Strandberg on his rare "Cirrus" LP). Third Swedish pressing, CAP 1072 in non-gatefold cover with black Caprice-logo on front cover. With printed inner sleeve.
european jazz
TRAUMA - NUMMER 3:
Issue #3 of the most exciting fanzine in Sweden right now. 80 pages of unruly culture including Iggo Frost (Kitchen & The Plastic Spoons), Lars Sundestrand (Funtime), Svart Parad and much more.
Issue #3 of the most exciting fanzine in Sweden right now. 80 pages of unruly culture including Iggo Frost (Kitchen & The Plastic Spoons), Lars Sundestrand (Funtime), Svart Parad and much more.
punk / new wave
FREDRIK NORÉN BAND - THE SNAKE:
Great quintet album from 1984. Holds an absolutely lovely version of John Hicks' "Yemenja" plus a swinging composition of his own in "The Searcher". Highly recommended! Cover is low VG+, has a little scratching on front and a sticker on back. Swedish-only original.
Great quintet album from 1984. Holds an absolutely lovely version of John Hicks' "Yemenja" plus a swinging composition of his own in "The Searcher". Highly recommended! Cover is low VG+, has a little scratching on front and a sticker on back. Swedish-only original.
european jazz
SLICK RICK FEATURING DOUG E. FRESHSITTIN' IN MY CAR
DEF JAM - USA Original
12 · VG+/EX · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
SLICK RICK FEATURING DOUG E. FRESH - SITTIN' IN MY CAR:
Charming Slick Rick joint using Billy Stewart's soul classic to great effect. US original in shrink.
Charming Slick Rick joint using Billy Stewart's soul classic to great effect. US original in shrink.
hip hop
ISLEY BROTHERS - THIS OLD HEART OF MINE:
Monster Motown album from 1966 with big tunes as the title track, "There's no love left" and the LP-only stunner "Seek and you shall you find"! Reissue, no shrink on this copy.
Monster Motown album from 1966 with big tunes as the title track, "There's no love left" and the LP-only stunner "Seek and you shall you find"! Reissue, no shrink on this copy.
soul reissues
IGGY POP - I'M BORED / AFRICAN MAN:
Awesome tune from 1979 with equally awesome guitar solo! UK original in pic sleeve.
Awesome tune from 1979 with equally awesome guitar solo! UK original in pic sleeve.
rock / pop
DAMNED - PROBLEM CHILD / YOU TAKE MY MONEY:
Great punk rock from 1977! UK later pressing from 1979 in pic sleeve.
Great punk rock from 1977! UK later pressing from 1979 in pic sleeve.
punk / new wave
TOMMY KOVERHULT KVINTETTJAZZ I SVERIGE '83
CAPRICE - Sweden Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 180 SEK
IN STOCK
TOMMY KOVERHULT KVINTETT - JAZZ I SVERIGE '83:
Strong modern jazz album with echoes of Coltrane. Really solid listening all through, but check "Sun and sin". Swedish-only original, complete with printed inner sleeve.
Strong modern jazz album with echoes of Coltrane. Really solid listening all through, but check "Sun and sin". Swedish-only original, complete with printed inner sleeve.
european jazz
TAMBA TRIO - TEMPO:
Superb bossa jazz LP! "Boranda" and "Barumba" are my favorites. Record has a few surface marks, plays fine. Reissue from 2012. No shrink or hype sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
Superb bossa jazz LP! "Boranda" and "Barumba" are my favorites. Record has a few surface marks, plays fine. Reissue from 2012. No shrink or hype sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
brazil reissues
LEROY SMART - PRIDE & AMBITION (TAKE 2):
More previously unreleased material, this time an alternate vocal take & dub version of this Leroy Smart masterpiece!
More previously unreleased material, this time an alternate vocal take & dub version of this Leroy Smart masterpiece!
reggae
DEVO - Q: ARE WE NOT MEN? A: WE ARE DEVO!:
First and best record by this essential one of a kind band. Every second of music here needs to be heard but the soundclips today are "Jocko homo" and "Too much paranoias". Cover has minimal tear on front. UK later pressing.
First and best record by this essential one of a kind band. Every second of music here needs to be heard but the soundclips today are "Jocko homo" and "Too much paranoias". Cover has minimal tear on front. UK later pressing.
punk / new wave
MAX ROACH QUARTETSPEAK, BROTHER, SPEAK
AMERICA - France Later Pressing
LP · EX/VG+ · 200 SEK
IN STOCK
MAX ROACH QUARTET - SPEAK, BROTHER, SPEAK:
Great classic recorded in 1962 with Clifford Jordan and Mal Waldron. Listen to "Speak Brother Speak". Later French pressing from the late 60s (of 1963 US original on Fantasy). Cover has a small punch hole on rear part.
Great classic recorded in 1962 with Clifford Jordan and Mal Waldron. Listen to "Speak Brother Speak". Later French pressing from the late 60s (of 1963 US original on Fantasy). Cover has a small punch hole on rear part.
jazz
TOPICS - BOOKING UP BABY / GIVING UP:
Quintessential 70s soul, just awesome. Reissue of rare original.
Quintessential 70s soul, just awesome. Reissue of rare original.
soul reissues
DENDAN - USELESS / NO WAY:
Third release from hip-hop/beats/dancefloor maestro Dendan. A real doublesider for all fans of Red Astaire, Nick Bike and Yam Who.
Third release from hip-hop/beats/dancefloor maestro Dendan. A real doublesider for all fans of Red Astaire, Nick Bike and Yam Who.
hip hop
PHARCYDE - YA MAMA / I'M THAT TYPE OF NIGGA / SOUL FLOWER:
Great classics off their first LP. Check the remix of "Soul flower"! No shrink on this copy, pic sleeve has light wear and a minimal nick on opening. US original.
Great classics off their first LP. Check the remix of "Soul flower"! No shrink on this copy, pic sleeve has light wear and a minimal nick on opening. US original.
hip hop
MANDRILL - JUST OUTSIDE OF TOWN:
Probably their best LP with the dead groovy "Mango meat" that was used by Jungle Brothers for "Straight out the jungle". US original in shrink with a sawcut.
Probably their best LP with the dead groovy "Mango meat" that was used by Jungle Brothers for "Straight out the jungle". US original in shrink with a sawcut.
funk
MILES DAVIS - PORGY AND BESS:
Later UK stereo pressing, SBPG 62108 with front-laminated cover. No "stereo" print on front. Small sticker label side A. Cover has lamination creasing, small tear on flipback and is a bit wavy. Lovely jazz classic from 1958, including beautiful jazz tracks as "It Ain't Neccesarily So", "The Buzzard Song" and that stunning version of "Summertime"!
Later UK stereo pressing, SBPG 62108 with front-laminated cover. No "stereo" print on front. Small sticker label side A. Cover has lamination creasing, small tear on flipback and is a bit wavy. Lovely jazz classic from 1958, including beautiful jazz tracks as "It Ain't Neccesarily So", "The Buzzard Song" and that stunning version of "Summertime"!
jazz
BURTON INC - NATION SONG / GROOVIN' AT THE NIGHT CLUB:
"Groovin' at the night club" fantastic mellow soul, originally on the rare "L.A. will make you pay" album. Japanese reissue with picture insert.
"Groovin' at the night club" fantastic mellow soul, originally on the rare "L.A. will make you pay" album. Japanese reissue with picture insert.
soul reissues
NAQUIL - KREM DE LA KREM:
Nathaniel Killins is one of my favourite Detroit producers, here with his 1996 EP under "Naquil". Listen to the deep "From Venus With Love". French reissue from 2024, remastered by Paul Mac.
Nathaniel Killins is one of my favourite Detroit producers, here with his 1996 EP under "Naquil". Listen to the deep "From Venus With Love". French reissue from 2024, remastered by Paul Mac.
house, techno & electronic
DJ SLUSH - MODEL COLLAPSE:
Great house/techno by Detroit-based producer Eric Schwab on his and Mark Grusane's new label Polytechnic. Floaty Detroit techno with jacking drum programming and melodic synth lines. Listen to "Model Collapse".
Great house/techno by Detroit-based producer Eric Schwab on his and Mark Grusane's new label Polytechnic. Floaty Detroit techno with jacking drum programming and melodic synth lines. Listen to "Model Collapse".
house, techno & electronic
VARIOUS - BRAZILICA:
Wonderful compilation filled with masterpieces from Meirelles, Elis Regina, Tamba Trio etc. Small mark on C3 causes a few minor clicks, otherwise fine.
Wonderful compilation filled with masterpieces from Meirelles, Elis Regina, Tamba Trio etc. Small mark on C3 causes a few minor clicks, otherwise fine.
brazil reissues
DENISE LASALLE - TRAPPED BY A THING CALLED LOVE:
Real quality 70s soul with arrangements from Willie Mitchell. Check the lovely "If you should lose me" and "Heartbreaker of the year". Cover has a drill hole and minor wear (no cut corner, unlike photo). US original.
Real quality 70s soul with arrangements from Willie Mitchell. Check the lovely "If you should lose me" and "Heartbreaker of the year". Cover has a drill hole and minor wear (no cut corner, unlike photo). US original.
soul
BLACK MOON - DIGGIN' IN DAH VAULTS:
Compilation LP from 1996 with top tunes as "Buck em down", "I got cha opin" and "Act like you want it". Vinyl has surface marks, plays alright. Cover in shrink with some light creasing. US original.
Compilation LP from 1996 with top tunes as "Buck em down", "I got cha opin" and "Act like you want it". Vinyl has surface marks, plays alright. Cover in shrink with some light creasing. US original.
hip hop
JEANIE TRACYMAKING NEW FRIENDS / TR...
ATHENS OF THE NORTH - UK Reissue
7 · EX/Gen · 250 SEK
JUST SOLD
JEANIE TRACY - MAKING NEW FRIENDS / TRIPPIN ON THE SOUNDS:
Fantastic 70s soul, one of the true evergreens of the rare soul scene. Official reissue from 2015.
Fantastic 70s soul, one of the true evergreens of the rare soul scene. Official reissue from 2015.
soul reissues
MAX ROMEO - REVELATION TIME:
Strong roots set and his best album together with "War In A Babylon", check "No Peace" and "Blood Of The Prophet". Produced by Clive "Azul" Hunt and recorded at Lee Perry's Black Ark. Reissue.
Strong roots set and his best album together with "War In A Babylon", check "No Peace" and "Blood Of The Prophet". Produced by Clive "Azul" Hunt and recorded at Lee Perry's Black Ark. Reissue.
reggae reissues
BOBBY SARKIE / ROLAND ALPHONSO / RAS MENILIKOVER AND OVER / RENT RE...
13315927 - Germany Original
12 · M/M · 250 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
BOBBY SARKIE / ROLAND ALPHONSO / RAS MENILIK - OVER AND OVER / RENT REBATE / MOUNT ZION:
Sparse and moody roots track from Bobby Sarkie, here in longer (previously unreleased) version and with dub cut. Flip boasts two killer Wackie's-instrumentals, also previously unreleased!
Sparse and moody roots track from Bobby Sarkie, here in longer (previously unreleased) version and with dub cut. Flip boasts two killer Wackie's-instrumentals, also previously unreleased!
reggae
MR FINGERSWASHING MACHINE / CAN Y...
ALLEVIATED - Netherlands Reissue
12 · M/M · 250 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
MR FINGERS - WASHING MACHINE / CAN YOU FEEL IT:
Stunning Larry Heard productions. Both tracks cut deep - if you don't know it, check the clip from "Can you feel it". Dutch remastered reissue from 2011.
Stunning Larry Heard productions. Both tracks cut deep - if you don't know it, check the clip from "Can you feel it". Dutch remastered reissue from 2011.
house, techno & electronic
GILBERTO GIL - LOUVACAO:
His amazing debut album from 1967, whole album is great but the version of "Roda" is stunning. Reissue from 2013.
His amazing debut album from 1967, whole album is great but the version of "Roda" is stunning. Reissue from 2013.
brazil reissues
MULATU ASTATKEETHIOPIAN MODERN INSTRU...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
MULATU ASTATKE - ETHIOPIAN MODERN INSTRUMENTALS HITS:
Ethiopian jazz recordings from 1969-1972. The music is totally unique & has a raw, deep unpolished feel to it. Check the funky jazz monster "Yegele tezeta" with those hard breakbeat drums. Fantastic music! Reissue of ultra rare original.
Ethiopian jazz recordings from 1969-1972. The music is totally unique & has a raw, deep unpolished feel to it. Check the funky jazz monster "Yegele tezeta" with those hard breakbeat drums. Fantastic music! Reissue of ultra rare original.
afro reissues
TLAHOUN GESSESSEETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN ...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
TLAHOUN GESSESSE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 4:
Compilation of mindblowing Ethiopian jazz/funk tracks. Listen to "Alegntaye" and "Aykedashem Lebe".
Compilation of mindblowing Ethiopian jazz/funk tracks. Listen to "Alegntaye" and "Aykedashem Lebe".
afro reissues
VARIOUS - MESSAGE FROM THE TRIBE - AN ANTHOLOGY OF TRIBE RECORDS 1972-1977:
Compilation of sought-after gems from Phil Ranelin, Marcus Belgrave, Wendell Harrison and the rest of the gang. Belgrave's "Space Odyssey", Doug Hammond's stunning "Moves" and the soulful "What We Need" are three of the essential tracks here. This is the 1996 single LP release, not the current repress. With insert, no magazine.
Compilation of sought-after gems from Phil Ranelin, Marcus Belgrave, Wendell Harrison and the rest of the gang. Belgrave's "Space Odyssey", Doug Hammond's stunning "Moves" and the soulful "What We Need" are three of the essential tracks here. This is the 1996 single LP release, not the current repress. With insert, no magazine.
jazz reissues
ANN PEEBLES - I CAN'T STAND THE RAIN:
Huge Memphis soul classic including the amazing "I'm gonna tear your playhouse down". Highly recommended album, here on a reissue from 2021. This copy has the gold/black "We're trying" sticker on the shrink.
Huge Memphis soul classic including the amazing "I'm gonna tear your playhouse down". Highly recommended album, here on a reissue from 2021. This copy has the gold/black "We're trying" sticker on the shrink.
soul reissues
SONNY ROLLINS - FREEDOM SUITE:
Excellent LP from 1958, together with Max Roach and Oscar Pettiford. Check the long "Freedom Suite" or "Shadow Waltz". Record in top shape, cover has 6 cm split on bottom seam center but in fine shape apart from that. Japanese reissue from 1974, SMJ 6044, mono pressing. With insert but no obi.
Excellent LP from 1958, together with Max Roach and Oscar Pettiford. Check the long "Freedom Suite" or "Shadow Waltz". Record in top shape, cover has 6 cm split on bottom seam center but in fine shape apart from that. Japanese reissue from 1974, SMJ 6044, mono pressing. With insert but no obi.
jazz reissues
ALEMAYEHU ESHETEETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN ...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
ALEMAYEHU ESHETE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 2:
Stunning Ethio jazz/funk sides by this Ethiopian singer - check "Feqer Feqer New" and "Tashamanaletch" to start with, but the whole compilation comes recommended!
Stunning Ethio jazz/funk sides by this Ethiopian singer - check "Feqer Feqer New" and "Tashamanaletch" to start with, but the whole compilation comes recommended!
afro reissues
FRED LOCKS - BLACK STAR LINER:
Deep roots LP with the huge title track and the heavy "Walls", but the whole album is great. Remastered reissue.
Deep roots LP with the huge title track and the heavy "Walls", but the whole album is great. Remastered reissue.
reggae reissues
JIMMY SMACK - DEATH IS CERTAIN:
Compilation of this US West Coast-weirdo's entire output, two 7" and one 12", from 1982 and 1983. Minimalistic and dark, synth and punk, with bagpipes and corpse paint. Listen to "Anguish" and "Hating Life".
Compilation of this US West Coast-weirdo's entire output, two 7" and one 12", from 1982 and 1983. Minimalistic and dark, synth and punk, with bagpipes and corpse paint. Listen to "Anguish" and "Hating Life".
punk / new wave
JORGA MESFIN - THE KINDEST ONE:
Debut album by Ethiopian saxophonist/composer and Mulatu Astatke-protege Jorga Mesfin - deep and meditative Ethio jazz with a spiritual vibe, warmly recommended if this is your bag! Listen to "Longing" and "Tizita". Comes in beautiful tip-on sleeve and with liner notes insert.
Debut album by Ethiopian saxophonist/composer and Mulatu Astatke-protege Jorga Mesfin - deep and meditative Ethio jazz with a spiritual vibe, warmly recommended if this is your bag! Listen to "Longing" and "Tizita". Comes in beautiful tip-on sleeve and with liner notes insert.
jazz
JACKIE MCLEAN - LET FREEDOM RING:
Fantastic Blue Note LP, one of my favourites on the label! With Walter Davis, Herbie Lewis & Billy Higgins. Check the stunning "Melody For Melonae" and "Omega". Reissue from 2024, yellow vinyl.
Fantastic Blue Note LP, one of my favourites on the label! With Walter Davis, Herbie Lewis & Billy Higgins. Check the stunning "Melody For Melonae" and "Omega". Reissue from 2024, yellow vinyl.
jazz reissues
MAKAYA MCCRAVENUNIVERSAL BEINGS
INTERNATIONAL ANTHEM RE... - USA Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 275 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
MAKAYA MCCRAVEN - UNIVERSAL BEINGS:
One of the most universally acclaimed jazz records in a long time, organic-sounding jazz that should appeal to both jazz and hip hop fans. Recorded in New York, Chicaco, London and Los Angeles, featuring Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Shabaka Hutchings, Ashley Henry, Nubya Garcia and other big names. Listen to "Voila" or "Butters's". 11th anniversary reissue from 2025, includes new insert booklet and obi.
One of the most universally acclaimed jazz records in a long time, organic-sounding jazz that should appeal to both jazz and hip hop fans. Recorded in New York, Chicaco, London and Los Angeles, featuring Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Shabaka Hutchings, Ashley Henry, Nubya Garcia and other big names. Listen to "Voila" or "Butters's". 11th anniversary reissue from 2025, includes new insert booklet and obi.
fusion & funk jazz reissues
VARIOUSHEAVENLY ETHIOPIQUES - ...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 300 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
VARIOUS - HEAVENLY ETHIOPIQUES - THE BEST OF THE ETHIOPIQUES SERIES:
Four sides of terrific Ethiopian 60s & 70s recordings from Alemayehu Eshete, Mulatu Astatke, Girma Beyene, Mahmoud Ahmed etc. Contains monster tunes as Eshete's "Tashamanaletch" and Wallias Band's "Muziqawi Silt". Nice copy, vinyl is VG+ to EX, cover in shrink with hype sticker.
Four sides of terrific Ethiopian 60s & 70s recordings from Alemayehu Eshete, Mulatu Astatke, Girma Beyene, Mahmoud Ahmed etc. Contains monster tunes as Eshete's "Tashamanaletch" and Wallias Band's "Muziqawi Silt". Nice copy, vinyl is VG+ to EX, cover in shrink with hype sticker.
afro / tropical / world
CRAMPS - ...OFF THE BONE:
1983 compilation including killer tracks like "Human fly", "New Kind Of Kick", "Goo Goo Muck" and more. Ligh marks on record, plays ok with occasional soft surface noise. Cover has ring/corner wear, creasing.
1983 compilation including killer tracks like "Human fly", "New Kind Of Kick", "Goo Goo Muck" and more. Ligh marks on record, plays ok with occasional soft surface noise. Cover has ring/corner wear, creasing.
punk / new wave
SVEN WUNDER - DAYBREAK:
Eagerly awaited comeback from Sven Wunder, again with his much-loved cinematic/library-ish psych funk/jazz sound. Just as good as the previous albums, so buy blind if you liked them! Listen to "Take a seat" or "Setting off". Early 2nd issue with smaller print on front.
Eagerly awaited comeback from Sven Wunder, again with his much-loved cinematic/library-ish psych funk/jazz sound. Just as good as the previous albums, so buy blind if you liked them! Listen to "Take a seat" or "Setting off". Early 2nd issue with smaller print on front.
european fusion & funk jazz
JOHNNY SEDESMAMA CALUNGA / DESCARGA...
FONSECA RECORDS - USA Original
7 · VG+/Gen · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
JOHNNY SEDES - MAMA CALUNGA / DESCARGA NO 2 MANI:
"Mama Calunga" top notch latin classic, killer dancefloor tune! US original.
"Mama Calunga" top notch latin classic, killer dancefloor tune! US original.
latin
LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY - CRY TO ME:
Much-loved 1975 soul set that's good from start to end. Includes the killer crossover tune "I can't help myself" and the slowie "Casanova". Record is visually slightly lower VG+ with a few surface marks and lines, plays well. Cover has some wear and creasing. US original.
Much-loved 1975 soul set that's good from start to end. Includes the killer crossover tune "I can't help myself" and the slowie "Casanova". Record is visually slightly lower VG+ with a few surface marks and lines, plays well. Cover has some wear and creasing. US original.
soul