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Originally a limited release for Record Store Day 2023, Mac Miller's You EP is a jazzy set from his alter ego Larry Lovestein & The Velvet Revival. Featuring songs like "Love Affair" & "You," the standard black vinyl is housed in an deluxe uncoated wide-spine jacket.

Also released as 'Soul Pioneers' (in the 1960s/70s), 'Milt Jackson Quartet' is one of most important albums of this fantastic vibraphone player and composer.

"A classic... 15 years on (has it really been that long?!) and I still play tracks from ‘Press On’. It’s that kind of album. If you’re only hearing it for the first time then I’m jealous as you’ve got it all to come.” Craig Charles, BBC 6 Music / BBC Radio 2

Promises is a simply stunning 46-minute album that floats and melts, mesmerizing listeners with its beauty. The collaboration between Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders, and the London Symphony Orchestra is truly a masterpiece for the ears, heart, and soul.

It’s Paul here, and I can’t tell you how excited I am to finally share my debut album "Smiling Through The Pain" with all of you this June.

The Bristol based record label - run by Ishmael Ensemble - collaborate with The Gallimaufry to release an end of year compilation featuring some of the up-and-coming artists regularly performing at the venue.

Soul Psychédélique, released on Two-Piers, takes you on a journey into the world of Psychedelic Soul and Funk, from its early beginnings in the 1960s and 1970s to the current crop of artists championing the more Psychedelic, Trippy end of the Soul sound today.

Described by the band as “a less apologetic and more expansive sound,” it finds them experimenting more boldly with the foundations of their identity. Drawing on backgrounds that span prog rock, alternative & jazz, oreglo create music that resists definition in the best possible way.

This album is a compilation of hard-to-find 7" singles released in Kenya by the Audio Productions stable in the first half of the 1980s and most have never been released outside of East Africa.

Turkish Psych/Funk Instrumental Classic. Originally released in Turkey 1973, Özkent’s masterpiece (creation) of an all instrumental Turkish Psychedelic Funk album, filled with classic beats and breaks still inspires long time fans and first time listeners

A BAG FULL OF NASTY R&B, ROCKIN' COUNTRY SOUL AND CRUDE GARAGE ROCK!

‘Soul Psychédélique’, released on Two-Piers, takes you on a journey into the world of Psychedelic Soul & Funk, from its early beginnings in the 1960s and 1970s to the current crop of artists championing the more Psychedelic, Trippy end of the Soul sound today.

A founding member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah is Hip Hop’s masked poet — known for his cinematic storytelling, gritty slang, and razor-sharp delivery. With classic albums like Supreme Clientele and Fishscale, Ghostface carved his name into rap history as one of the most original and consistent voices in the game. The Wait is Over. Supreme Clientele 2 is FINALLY here.

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Sung in Farsi, LIRAZ'S powerful vocals continue her fight for freedom for the women of Iran. ADRIAN YOUNGE'S raw orchestration sets the foundation for a bold journey through psychedelic Persian melodies reminiscent of Iran's rich musical landscape before the 1979 Revolution

Imagine curating a dream lineup of MCs and producers from every corner of the rap world—sounds impossible, right? Not for artist and illustrator Gangster Doodles, who has been bringing this vision to life for the past decade. Now, with “Gangster Music Vol.3”, the trilogy reaches its grand finale, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more unpredictable than ever before.

Reissue of this 1971 collection from one of the most influential British bands in rock history.

Relics is Pink Floyd’s first compilation album and includes singles, B-sides and tracks from their first three albums; The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn, A Saucerful of Secrets and More.

Even without a single, Remain in Light was a hit, indicating that Talking Heads were connecting with an audience ready to follow their musical evolution, and the album was so inventive and influential, it was no wonder.

This, Labi Siffre’s fifth album features ‘The Vulture’, ‘Sadie And The Devil’ and ‘I Got The’, sampled by Eminem, Jay-Z, Wu-tang Clan, Atmosphere, The Beatnuts, and Frankenstein, amongst others.

Yaya Bey is one of R&B’s most exciting storytellers. Using a combination of ancestral forces and her own self-actualization, the singer/songwriter seamlessly navigates life’s hardships and joyful moments through music.

Strut present the first definitive retrospective of an icon of 1970s and ‘80s soul, jazz and disco, Patrice Rushen, covering her peerless 6-year career with Elektra / Asylum from 1978 to 1984.

As the final chapter in the initial run of Jazz Is Dead releases, Remixes JID010 continues the creative catharsis of an exhilarating new chapter in jazz music.

As a pioneer of the nascent UK Jazz scene, DoomCannon presents a meticulously crafted debut album journeying through an awakening and reimagining of the young Black British experience.

Of Lonnie Liston Smith's many outstanding achievements, his work with The Cosmic Echoes will surely go down in history as his finest.

A true return to form and jewel in the crown of their iconic discography, Renascence picks up where their 1974 album Promised Heights left off.

A true return to form and jewel in the crown of their iconic discography, Renascence picks up where their 1974 album Promised Heights left off.

Marie Davidson is back with a new album, a new band, and a bold new sound: Renegade Breakdown on Ninja Tune.

With its righteous disdain for capitalism and the almighty dollar, Repeater sounds like an angrier American update of Gang of Four's Solid Gold, which had been made ten years earlier.

Republic is the sixth studio album by the English rock band New Order.

Composer, clarinetist, singer and educator Angel Bat Dawid announces the release of a new work, Requiem For Jazz.

Riding the ripples of their debut single “Escalator” (which BBC’s Gilles Peterson called “a winner,” and Supreme Standards’ Tina Edwards likened to “Radiohead on a Jazz trip”), Chicago collective Resavoir return with their first full length effort. The self-titled album presents a juicy suite of elegantly-orchestrated lo-fi jazz instrumentals germinated from home recording experiments by the group’s producer/arranger Will Miller.

Could you think of any other film producer that picks better soundtracks than the widely revered Quentin Tarantino?

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and The Upsetters’ classic Return of Django. Lee Perry had already been rattling around the Jamaican music scene for about a decade before Return To Django hit the UK charts in 1969.

Packaged in a gatefold jacket with printed fold out lyrics sheet. Originally released in the fall of 1993 Return of the Boom Bap is KRS-One's first official solo album.

The 12 tracks of "Return of the Iron Monkey" are full of floor-shaking Hammond grooves, heavy deep funk & super dancefloor mod-jazz tunes.

Pete Rock is widely recognised as one of the greatest hip hop producers of all time. His name is oft included in the pantheon of the greatest, alongside DJ Premier, RZA and J Dilla.

Return Of The Super Ape was the final revelation from Lee Perry's Black Ark Studio before it closed, a psychedelicized dub journey into uncharted sonic territories.

Certainly, this edition of Return to Forever wasn't inclined toward high-voltage jazz-rock (as the next one was), but this group's two albums still stand as some of the most imaginative and distinctive early fusion recordings.

Ol' Dirty Bastard rose to fame in the world renowned Hip Hop gang Wu-Tang Clan.

The wait is over, Return To The 37th Chamber is El Michels Affair’s highly anticipated follow up to 2009's underground cult classic Enter the 37th Chamber.

Transcendental outernational funk and psychedelic jazz from mystery L.A.- based collective Sun Atlas Little is known about Sun Atlas.

Wicked funky jazz from the Black Jazz label's keyboard great, featuring strident vocals from Doug's wife Jean Carn, predating her Philly disco era! A timeless classic.

Reverence is the groundbreaking debut album by Faithless, originally released in April 1996.

Signed to Elektra records along with the Doors (who were influenced by them in their early days), Love were the kings of the Los Angeles psychedelic rock scene during the late sixties period - the "Forever Changes" album (1967) is regarded as one the greatest rock albums of all time.

Arguably, the first psychedelic rock album, Revolver was praised for its musical experimentation.

Rhythm and Stealth is the second studio album by Leftfield, originally released on 20 September 1999. It reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and was nominated for the 2000 Mercury Music Prize.

Females have never figured strongly in the ranks of blues and rock guitar players, but the woman featured on this LP can claim to be one of the formative influences on modern rock ‘n’ roll guitar.

A Mountain of One present a brand new interpretation of their critically acclaimed LP Stars Planet Dust Me. 

None of his recordings have captured the competing impulses to lull you to sleep and blast out your eardrums as well as Richard D. James, his third and best album.

Their ears have developed, their ethos and their drive has matured, their musicianship is full-blown; hence the name of the EP, Ripe.

Seminal rare groove funk and deep soul album originally released in 1973 on GRC Records now released 50 years later on Soul Jazz Records.

An exclusive vinyl product curated for Record Store Day 2024, this 2LP features wonderful and weird nuggets from the summers of love of the 1960s, from bubblegum gems to psych freakbeats.

Originally released in 1976 

Elevating, uplifting and beautifully arranged.

First Word Records is incredibly proud to bring you an exclusive vinyl-only re-issue of Takuya Kuroda’s highly-sought after album ‘Rising Son’.

A soulful, adventurous, melodic, virtuosic, and richly dynamic all-original debut album from Mongolian jazz pianist, composer and arranger, Shuteen Erdenebaatar.

Belgium, not the first place you’d think of when it comes to Latin or Afro funk.

RITUAL is both emotionally and sonically heavy, whilst retaining a warm, live feel, where the juxtaposition between softness and intensity forms the core of the whole.

Ishmael Ensemble’s third longplayer ‘Rituals’ marks a significant leap for the Bristolian musicians.

Saxophonist Matt Cliffe who also performs with Matthew Halsall is a key member and the rotating line-up which includes drums, two bassists, keyboards, harp, violin, cello, two tenors, alto, oboe, flute and percussion.

The Melodians are a rocksteady band formed in Jamaica, which recorded several hits.

Their debut album, “Roadmaps”, blends contemporary elements with nods to musical pioneers, creating the band’s signature sound.

Roast Fish Collie Weed and Corn Bread is a studio album by Jamaican reggae legend Lee “Scratch” Perry, released in 1978. 

Razor-sharp production of the highest order from two of the masters of the early 80’s Rio de Janeiro boogie sound, Robson Jorge and Lincoln Olivetti.

Dark Horse Records celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Rock Art and the X-Ray Style, the debut album by Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros, with a limited pink vinyl Record Store Day exclusive 2LP pressing.

By 1972, when Music of Fela: Roforofo Fight was originally released (on two vinyl albums, Music of Fela Volume One and Volume Two), Fela was becoming one of the most avidly followed musicians in West Africa. 

RohSelector plays an energetic mix of music from Funk, Reggae, Hip Hop and Dub!

Gnonnas Pedro’s “Mo Ngbadun Re” - a song written to pay tribute to Nigerian and Beninese musicians - would change the trajectory of Analog Africa, forever.

Róisín Machine is the fifth solo studio album by Irish singer Róisín Murphy, released 2 October 2020 by Skint Records. The album received critical acclaim upon its release, ranking among the year's best by several publications. Commercially, Róisín Machine became Murphy's highest-charting album in both Ireland and the UK, debuting at number five and number 14 respectively. The remix album Crooked Machine was released 30 April 2021.

This genre-bending album takes the listener on a sonic journey through moments of gritty hip hop as well as lush soul/R&B soundscapes, also providing a glimpse into modern jazz.

Invigorating six-song hard bop masterclass.

More than 200 images of Oasis, with many seen here for the very first time, in a stunning, signed, cloth-bound hardback.

60th anniversary of the Stones debut album.

Fontaines D.C. release a limited edition expanded version of their GRAMMY-nominated and BRIT-winning “ROMANCE” on turquoise vinyl, including a bonus black 7” single featuring the new songs ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young’ and ‘Before You I Just Forget’.

The legendary release by Ronnie April's Positive Energy.

Room was born almost unintentionally, as a result of an exchange of ideas while both were working on their respective albums, highlighting the personalities of both artists.

Root Down was Hammond B-3 jazz legend Jimmy Smith's 1972 live album for Verve.

Roots is his third album on revered German imprint Sonar Kollektiv.

Following the great success of BBE’s 2023 reissue of Remi Kabaka’s 1976 lost masterpiece 'Son of Africa' comes yet another neglected and hitherto-hidden slice of pure Kabaka goodness: 1980’s 'Roots Funkadelia'.