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Ninja Tune (UK), 2017. Near Mint- 2LP ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves and insert.)
Actress X London Contemporary Orchestra —
Lageos ... CD 
Ninja Tune, 2018. Used ... $7.99
A pretty moody little collaboration between electronic wizard Actress (Darren Cunningham), and the London Contemporary Orchestra – both working here in a way that's quite unlike other records of this nature we've heard in the past! At first, we were maybe guessing that the set would have a ... read more CD
Trax, 1986. Very Good- ... $9.99
An undeniable acid house classic with enough bouncing 303 bassline and 808 handclaps to keep you moving all night long! One of the essential mid 80s Trax releases. (Soul, New Grooves) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing.)
Quecksilber (Germany), 2004. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & booklet.)
R&S, 2019. New Copy 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
Afriqua's got a continental reference in his name, but a sound that's very forward-thinking overall – music that's supposedly inspired by classics from Roy Ayers, Quincy Jones, and Weldon Irvine – but which sounds completely different than those inspirations! Instead, Afriqua's sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Afro Mystik —
Future Tropic ... LP Om Records, 1999. Very Good 2LP ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Labels have old price stickers.)
Vanguard, 1985. Very Good ... $4.99
Herb Alpert, 2018. New Copy ... $7.99 13.99
Herb Alpert remakes himself again – taking all the best tunes from his classic years on A&M records, then fitting them to contemporary grooves – all at a level that's a bit like some of the Verve Remixed projects from years back, but even better! These aren't remixes, but new ... (Now Sound, New Grooves) read more CD
Asia (Italy), 1990. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Asia (Italy), 1990. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Red vinyl pressing.)
Mahogani, 2019. New Copy ... $16.99 18.98
A mighty soulful groove from Amp Fiddler – one that's maybe even more classic than his classic work – and that's really saying a lot! The Jayda G remix begins with just vocals and really spare Fender Rhodes – a stripped-down cut that kicks up the beat only when it's nice and ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Strut (UK), 2008. Used ... $5.99
An incredible meeting of talents – one we never would have expected in a million years, but which comes off beautifully throughout! The spacey genius of Amp Fiddler meets the Jamaican grooves of Sly & Robbie – in a blend that's breathtaking – one that takes all of Amp's ... read more CD
Warp, 2014. Near Mint- 3LP Gatefold ... $39.99
The first proper full length album by Aphex Twin in more than a dozen years – and like all of his preceding efforts, he transcends all electronic music genre distinctions, delivering a sound that's distinctly his own – a sound that'll stand the test of time! Glance at the ultra-complica ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mute, 2015. Near Mint- 2LP Trifold ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing.)
Stilove4music, 2014. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Recent reissue. A-side labels have titles written in marker.)
Dance Mania, 1990. Good+ ... $4.99
Dance Mania, 1997. Good+ ... $5.99
Ubiquity, 2005. Sealed 2LP ... $9.99
A heavily jamming set from John Arnold – a set that's overflowing with Detroit influences old and new, and which features a range of guest stars that include Ty, Paul Randolph, and Tribe Records legend Wendell Harrison! Arnold's groove is strongly straightforward on the record – broken ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Colourful World (Netherlands), 2018. New Copy ... $9.99
Arp Frique certainly does live in a colorful world – not just in the image on the cover, but in the grooves of the record as well – which bring together lots of funky 80s keyboards with a wider global sense of groove! There's often some acoustic percussion alongside the electric keys ... read more CD
Alpha Pup, 2018. New Copy ... $7.99 12.98
Death Valley is emblazoned on the cover, and portrayed inside the CD gatefold too – but the music here is more cosmic than earthy – served up in these warm washes of electro elements that are totally great – dreamily tripping over the landscape in a laidback yet soulful sort of ... read more CD
Columbia (Japan), 2008. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Sticker over slipcover barcode.)
Azymuth —
Jazz Carnival (LP mix, space jazz mix – Global Communication rmx) ... 12-inch Far Out (UK), 1998. New Copy ... $11.99
The legendary Azymuth take on one of their all-time classics – the tune "Jazz Carnival", which helped the trio move from being a Brazilian fusion combo to lasting legends of a jazzy dancefloor! Side one features the full 8 minute version of the tune from 1996 – building ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Praxis (UK), 1999. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Dolfin, 2018. New Copy ... $14.99
Jon Bap really breaks down the concept of a typical song here – as some tunes are more short bursts of sound, others are more lyrically oriented – and together, they all make for one hell of a compelling album! Things can be pretty abstract one minute, then funky and soulful the next ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
OK World (Norway), 2018. New Copy ... $9.99
Spare sounds get taken to the next dimension – as the music of Adama Barry is presented in both its original creation, and in a set of remixes by Henrik Schwarz, Bugge Wesseltoft, Prins Thomas, Mental Overdrive, and others! The album's got an unusual approach – as two-thirds of the ... (Global Grooves, New Grooves) read more CD
XL (UK), 1999. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Jazzland (Norway), 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Beady Belle never lets us down – and even though the lady's been making music for well over a decade, she still turns out some of the most consistently thoughtful soul we can think of! Forget the fact that the singer's on a Norwegian label, as the lyrics here are all in English, backed by ... (Neo Soul, New Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Khaliphonic, 2019. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Rockin' House, 1987. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Acid Jazz (UK), 1993. Near Mint- ... $15.99
Nice work by one of the straighter groups on the Acid Jazz label – a tight little combo led by vibist Roger Beaujolais, and featuring instrumentation that includes piano, organ, and lots of percussion! The groove here has plenty of nice Latin touches – none too heavy, but in a good ... (Jazz, New Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hit & Run, 2017. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Beady Belle —
At Welding Bridge ... CD Jazzland (Norway), 2010. Used ... $8.99
A beautiful album from Beady Belle – the group and wonderful vessel for the seductive, entrancing voice and songs of Beate S. Lech – possibly their best yet! Beady Belle have made deeply engaging blend of modern jazzy soul and beautiful mood music for most of the outs, taking a step ... (Neo Soul, New Grooves) read more CD
Stray, 2001. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
Melting Pot (Germany), 2013. Used ... $8.99
A timeless, crackling soul and west coast funk-inspired hip hop instrumentals set from Melting Pot Music supergroup Betty Ford Boys – the triple threat production trio of Suff Daddy, Dexter and Brenk Sinatra! Each one manages to serve up what we've dug to date from their earlier, separate ... (Hip Hop, New Grooves) read more CD
Stereo Deluxe (Germany), 2004. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Sony (Italy), 2013. New Copy ... $12.99
A really special sort of Christmas album from Mario Biondi – one that uses his tremendous vocals in a mighty great way! All tunes are familiar numbers – Holiday hits from the past and more recent years – but they're all taken in some great Mario Biondi directions that include the ... (Holiday Music, New Grooves) read more CD
Electropolis, 2005. Very Good+ ... $14.99
RCA, 1990. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $3.99
Black Jazz Consortium —
Evolution Of Light (3LP set) ... LP Perpetual, 2019. New Copy 3LP ... $25.99
A crackling little full length set from Fred Peterkin – aka Black Jazz Consortium – a set that continues his forward-thinking approach to a groove, but which also brings in a recent love of the music of Brazil as well! The Brazilian elements here are very spare – this is still ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Output (UK), 2004. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Universal Republic, 2011. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Republic, 2013. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Life Line (UK), 2001. Used ... $4.99
Brilliant work from Blaze – one of the greatest groups ever in house music, never failing to please at any point in their rich 15 year history! This set has the group a long way from their New Jersey roots – grooving hard in a London mode, with strong elements of spacey soul layered ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Backwoodz, 2019. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Blockhead still delivering the goods after and a solid decade and a half delivering distinctive, solo producer driven independent hip hop! Free Sweatpants is a pretty straightforward (and wisely timeless in sound, even if some the track titles give away the late teens era) headnodding hip hop ... (Hip Hop, New Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White vinyl pressing.)
Big Life, 1990. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Pressed on blue vinyl. Cover has light wear.)
Metronome (Germany), 1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $5.99
Telarc, 1996. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ropeadope, 2019. New Copy ... $9.99 13.99
An unusual set of work from the ever-changing Luke Vibert – a collaboration with MC BlueRum13 – whose lyrics provide a great mix with Luke's beats and instrumentation on the album! All those crisp, creative elements that we love from older Vibert records are still very much in the mix ... read more CD
Heavenly Sweetness (France), 2018. New Copy ... $16.99
The title's a great one for this album by Blundetto – given that the groove is beautifully deep, and the music moves at a pace that would make it hard to do anything but dance slow! Yet the set's not a sleepy one – as it's got all the richness and complexity of previous Blundetto ... read more CD
Farsi, 2014. New Copy ... $14.99
Crispy beats and plenty of breaks, but put together with an overall sense of sound that's really evocative – not snoozy downtempo, but more instrumental hip hop in the rhythms, mixed with this older sense of history and travel! Bodikhuu created the music during November in Mongolia, but ... (Hip Hop, New Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 500 copies.)
Tru Thoughts (UK), 2011. Used ... $2.99
Exercising truth in album titles with Benji Boko on Tru Thoughts! DJ and producer Boko delivers a compelling mix of beats, keys and atmoshere here – hypnotically crafted grooves with a roster of guests that includes Maxi Jazz, Ricky Rankin, Deuce Eclipse and Mr Lewis. Head nodding ... read more CD
Street Life, 1990. Good+ ... $5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Grey label pressing.)
Frankie Bones —
Bonesbreaks Vol 3 – Dope Breaks For DJs ... LP Underworld, 1989. Near Mint- ... $9.99
9 drum loops with a very house feel on this DJ tool record: "Can You Feel This", "Acid Break", "I Call It Acieed!", "Frankie's Sduction", "Jammin Breakdown 3", "Dance To The Music", "Circus Acid", "Freestyle Acid Band" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blow Up (UK), 2007. Used ... $8.99
A wicked trip into space courtesy of Bongolian – who somehow sound hipper, groovier, and funkier than ever before! Bongolian have really expanded their sound a bit this time around – taking their usual blend of 70s funk and 60s mod, and adding in some cool spacier elements – ... (Deep Funk, New Grooves) read more CD
Ninja Tune/Tru Thoughts (UK), 2001. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $19.99 20.99
The first full length album from Bonobo – aka Simon Green – a set that's gone on to have a surprising amount of endurance over the years, and which really helped mark the pace for a new generation in the beats and soundscape universe! The record kind of takes off from the territory of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition heavyweight yellow vinyl pressing!)
Underground, 1988. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ubiquity, 2018. New Copy 2LP ... $15.99 19.98
Maybe the strongest album so far from Bosq – and certainly one of the most wide-ranging too – given that the group have a strong global bent to their groove, and they've also made space for a host of guest stars who include Nicole Willis, Bruno Morais, Monolog, and Kaleta! The music is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
Soul Jazz (UK), 1996. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
An underground classic from the London scene – a record that was hugely important to us in the early days of Dusty Groove, and which is still completely tremendous all these many years later! At the time, the album was the sort of ambitious undertaking that nobody else would have done – ... read more CD
Acid Jazz/FFRR (UK), 1994. Used ... $2.99
Delicious Vinyl/Rhino, 1990s/Early 2000s. Used ... $5.99
15 tracks from one of the best jazz funk bands of the past 25 years! The Brand New Heavies have a wonderful sound that mixes 70s jazz funk with a tight modern soul groove – never sleepy, and infused with all the best energy of older groups. They first sprung into being in the early days of ... (Neo Soul, New Grooves) read more CD
Delicious Vinyl, 1994. Used ... $1.99
The group's second real album, and one that never manages to totally capture the groove of the first – but which still has some pretty great writing and playing that set it apart from most of the soul of its generation! The cut "Dream On Dreamer" is one of those early 90s groovers ... (Neo Soul, New Grooves) read more CD
Also available Brother Sister ... CD 1.99
Delicious Vinyl, 1994. Used ... $1.99
The group's second real album, and one that never manages to totally capture the groove of the first – but which still has some pretty great writing and playing that set it apart from most of the soul of its generation! The cut "Dream On Dreamer" is one of those early 90s groovers ... (Neo Soul, New Grooves) read more CD
Also available Brother Sister ... CD 1.99(Out of print.)
Brand New Heavies —
Dream On Dreamer (heavy motion mix, RJ's Dean St. dub, New Degree voc dub) ... 12-inch Delicious Vinyl, 1992. Very Good+ ... $2.99
3 thumpin' house mixes of this Heavies single off their Brother Sister LP. (Neo Soul, New Grooves) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Delicious Vinyl/Traffic, Early 90s. Used ... $12.99
The Brand New Heavies are heavier than ever here – heard in a sweet set of club tracks and remixes from their big early 90s years on the US market – all with the sort of grooves that helped them cross over big at the time! The core, classic funk that the Brand New Heavies first brought ... (Neo Soul, New Grooves) read more CD
Delicious Vinyl/Capitol, 1995. Used ... $1.99
A key addition to any collection of The Brand New Heavies! The set features remixes of some of the group's best tracks, plus a few older and rarer cuts, and some other favorites. Titles include "Mind Trips (BNH rmx)", "Bang", "Brother Sister (Angel rmx)", "Keep ... (Neo Soul, New Grooves) read more CD
Brand New Heavies —
HRE Theme (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Delicious Vinyl, 1992. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Promo only 12" single of the Heavy Rhyme Experience Theme featuring rhymes by Grand Puba, Master Ace, and Main Source. (Hip Hop, New Grooves) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Snapper (UK), Late 80s/Early 90s. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
A 2CD set that brings together 22 of The Brand New Heavies' excellent jazz funk sides for the Acid Jazz label! The set features many tracks from their landmark first album, plus some great grooves from later years, and a few excellent b-sides or rare single tracks. Titles include "Mother's ... (Neo Soul, New Grooves) read more CD
Brand New Heavies —
Shelter ... CD Delicious Vinyl, 1997. Used ... $2.99
An overlooked mid 90s set from The Brand New Heavies – not as hitbound as some of their earlier work, but still plenty darn great – recorded with a strong emphasis on the vocals, and a no-nonsense soul sound that's always refreshing! There's one or two instrumentals on the album, but ... (Neo Soul, New Grooves) read more CD
Acid Jazz/FFRR (UK), 1992. Used ... $3.99
FFRR (UK), 1997. Used ... $1.99
FFRR (UK), 1997. Used ... $2.99
Ropeadope, 2002. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An incredible record – far greater than we even expected! The setup is simple: King Britt and his crew remix the tapes from 2001's experimental jazz jam session by a trio of fellow Philadelphians – drummer Ahmir Thompson (The Roots), jazz bassist Christian McBride, and keyboardist Uri ... read more CD
(Includes slipcase which has some edgewear.)
Groovetown, 1995. Near Mint- 2x12" ... $7.99
8 tracks spread out over 2 singles: "Big Apple Boogaloo" in the "Original Album Version", "Harlem River Drive Mix", "Vission & Lorimer Pure Beats", "Vission & Lorimer Pure Mix", "Da Brooklyn Stomp Mix" and "The S-Man's Bonus ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve with index label.)
Dorado, 1997. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Minimal, 1988. Very Good ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing. Labels have marker.)
Pias, 2001. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Criss Cross (Holland), 1995. Used ... $11.99
Mercury, 1985. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Kinetic/Reprise, 1997. Very Good 2LP ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Label has some marker.)
Henry Street/Get On Down, 1995. Used ... $4.99
A killer set from the young Kenny Dope – one of his first big-name projects of the 90s, and a great showcase for his already-mature approach to a groove! There's echoes here of the indie east coast club scene of a few years before – some of the soul of New Jersey, and the playful ... read more CD
Graham Camp —
Stabilizer (original mix, main element remix) ... 12-inch Automatic Records (UK), 2001. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ropeadope, 2019. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
Crisply crackling work from Captain Supernova – a set that has a great blend of 21st Century soul and funk – delivered with some nice classic touches as well! Things are pretty funky all the way through – jazzy at some times, a bit more straightforward at others – and the ... read more CD
Rambling (Japan), 2000s. Used ... $7.99
Don Carlos —
Music In My Mind ... CD Irma (Italy), 2001. Used ... $4.99
The glorious return of Don Carlos – Italy's house music stalwart, reporting here with some of his finest music in years! There's traces of ambient grooving on the album – but most of the tracks are in a no-nonsense, straight-ahead house type groove, still handled well by Carlos after ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Om Records, 2004. Very Good 2LP ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Dance Mania, 1987. Sealed ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Future Rootz, 2019. New Copy ... $14.99
A great criss-crossing of sounds and styles – one that brings together African roots, contemporary funk, and a great array of dancefloor modes served up by the various producers on the project! The record reminds us a lot of some of our favorite French work in this mode from the start of the ... (Global Grooves, New Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gearbox (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
Pretty amazing work from Chiminyo – aka jazz drummer Tim Doyle, who also finds a way to trigger samples when he plays – creating this one-man sound on the record that really comes as quite a surprise! All three tracks on the EP were performed live by Chiminyo – and while he's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
DJ International, 1980s. Very Good ... $2.99
Cold Busted, 2016. Sealed ... $14.99
Cleveland City (UK), 1999. Sealed ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Domino, 2019. New Copy Gatefold ... $12.99 13.98
As longtime fans might know, the Cinematic Orchestra isn't a large ensemble, but a duo – yet the pair also have this fantastic way of creating a really spacious sound in their music – thanks in part to a very open door when it comes to creative guests! This time around, there's some ... read more CD
Sahko (Finland), 1998. New Copy ... $18.99
Very fluid, freewheeling sounds from this Finnish quintet – material recorded relatively early in the career of some of the musicians, and already showing a tremendous ear for the sorts of fresh styles they'd create in years to come! The group is co-led by Jimi Tenor and Edward Vesala – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dance Mania, 1994. Good+ ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some marker.)
Ocha, 2019. New Copy ... $9.99
A nicely bubbling, languorous club jam from Coflo & Lady C! "Easy" as an easily gliding tempo with uncommonly strong touches – from the breezily soulful vocals, to the Rhodes grooving in the mix to searing electric guitar in the mix. Includes the vocal & instrumental. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Herakles (Finland), 2014. Used ... $6.99
Jimi Tenor is a man of many talents – able to work in modes from spacey to jazzy to funky, and everything in between – as is singer Nicole Willis, who most folks know from her deep funk recordings, but who reemerges here as a house vocalist in the team of Cola & Jimmu! The look of ... read more CD
(Punch through corner of digipack.)
Record Breakin, 2016. Sealed ... $14.99
We waited years for the full length debut of Columbia Nights, and not only was it worth the wait, it's a stunner – a beautiful batch of timeless spacey soul! Essentially the multi-instrumentalist trio of John E Daise, Jason "Brotherspanky" Edwards and Hayling Price, they have really ... (Neo Soul, New Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
