Sounds of the Universe
open now, until 19:30
Film & music shop Bar Restaurant
Located in Soho, London. We love all non-mainstream music: Reggae, Punk, Latin, Techno, Disco, Africa Update description
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2016-03-15
I simply love this label ... A musical experience that's so intense and diverse it is unrivaled. And the shop is wonderful!
I simply love this label ... A musical experience that's so intense and diverse it is unrivaled. And the shop is wonderful!
2014-08-28
One of, if not the best record stores in the UK. Literally filled with must have albums. I felt like a kid in a candy store. Only discovered it by...
One of, if not the best record stores in the UK. Literally filled with must have albums. I felt like a kid in a candy store. Only discovered it by...
2018-08-02
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2018-05-31
My Mecca for Music and so much more . .
My Mecca for Music and so much more . .
2018-04-02
Little treasure to get lost. Ruby Rushton record was playing and it is one of the best discovery so far.
Little treasure to get lost. Ruby Rushton record was playing and it is one of the best discovery so far.
2018-04-01
A fantastic selection of vinyl and great recommendations from Karl. Can’t recommend it enough - very happy with my purchases. Thank you Karl.
A fantastic selection of vinyl and great recommendations from Karl. Can’t recommend it enough - very happy with my purchases. Thank you Karl.
2017-12-29
One of my favorite record shop in London. Great selection of soul/ jazz/funk music (new arrivals really interesting), but also nigerian/ ethiopian/...
One of my favorite record shop in London. Great selection of soul/ jazz/funk music (new arrivals really interesting), but also nigerian/ ethiopian/...
2017-12-15
I love SOTU they always have my kind of music always got time to help you, more friendly and approachable than some other stores wont name no names,...
I love SOTU they always have my kind of music always got time to help you, more friendly and approachable than some other stores wont name no names,...
2017-11-22
Too bad they were playing crap music during my visit about lunchtime yesterday. Fusion? I’d rather run my fingernails down a blackboard....
Too bad they were playing crap music during my visit about lunchtime yesterday. Fusion? I’d rather run my fingernails down a blackboard....
2017-08-29
great tunes!great service! Always worth a visit when you're down the smoke!
great tunes!great service! Always worth a visit when you're down the smoke!
2017-08-04
Soul/Funk/Jazz and much more. Great store. Thank U... ♥
Soul/Funk/Jazz and much more. Great store. Thank U... ♥
2017-07-26
The staff our knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Its a real goldmine
The staff our knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Its a real goldmine
2017-07-12
Fantastic record shop! Great soul / jazz / funk collection. Good thing this shop is in London and I live in Antwerp, I would be broke every month if...
Fantastic record shop! Great soul / jazz / funk collection. Good thing this shop is in London and I live in Antwerp, I would be broke every month if...
2017-06-29
Probably my favourite record store in the world! Any time I am in London, I make a point of visiting. Such a great selection of music I like.
Probably my favourite record store in the world! Any time I am in London, I make a point of visiting. Such a great selection of music I like.
2017-06-24
Like a kid in a toy shop. Surely the best record shop in the world
Like a kid in a toy shop. Surely the best record shop in the world
2017-05-15
It's no surprise to People that Sounds of the Universe if my favourite record shop. The reason is fairly simple - they know what they're talking...
It's no surprise to People that Sounds of the Universe if my favourite record shop. The reason is fairly simple - they know what they're talking...
2017-04-15
so far, my favourite place to buy records in London
so far, my favourite place to buy records in London
2017-02-11
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2017-01-02
Frankly SOTU is the best: the shop is Hamleys for grown-ups! The classiest staff, wonderful selection of music, books etc, the prices are hugely...
Frankly SOTU is the best: the shop is Hamleys for grown-ups! The classiest staff, wonderful selection of music, books etc, the prices are hugely...
2017-01-01
One of the finest and most eclectic record stores in the world.
One of the finest and most eclectic record stores in the world.
Updates from Sounds of the Universe
2015-04-21
Last seen on Popsike $462 in 2014! New Orleans Funk EXCLUSIVE 45 new on Soul Jazz Records! Only available at Soul Jazz/Sounds of the Universe stores. 500 copies worldwide! Buy/listen here: http://www.souljazzrecords.co.uk/index.php
Last seen on Popsike $462 in 2014! New Orleans Funk EXCLUSIVE 45 new on Soul Jazz Records! Only available at Soul Jazz/Sounds of the Universe stores. 500 copies worldwide! Buy/listen here: http://www.souljazzrecords.co.uk/index.php
2015-04-20
Gilles Peterson tells the The Guardian that we are his "most welcoming record shop" - well Gilles you're one of our favourite people ;-) http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/apr/17/gilles-petersons-guide-to-record-buying-bullies-and-beating-the-competit
Gilles Peterson tells the The Guardian that we are his "most welcoming record shop" - well Gilles you're one of our favourite people ;-) http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/apr/17/gilles-petersons-guide-to-record-buying-bullies-and-beating-the-competit
2015-04-20
Here's a list of all the RSD titles we have in stock at the moment http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/rsd/ Available while stocks last and they're going FAST!
Here's a list of all the RSD titles we have in stock at the moment http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/rsd/ Available while stocks last and they're going FAST!
2015-04-20
Outside our shop on this year's Record Store Day. Mad!
Outside our shop on this year's Record Store Day. Mad!
2015-04-20
Nicole from Sounds Of The Universe talks about when Prince visited our store and record collecting with Eglo's Alexander Nut, writer and DJ Bill Brewster and discogs Kevin Lewandowski for The Vinyl Factory!
Nicole from Sounds Of The Universe talks about when Prince visited our store and record collecting with Eglo's Alexander Nut, writer and DJ Bill Brewster and discogs Kevin Lewandowski for The Vinyl Factory!
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Sounds of the Universe has a total of 2364 visitors (checkins) and 14098 likes.
20 reviews of Sounds of the Universe.
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