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new Magic Sam & Shakey Jake — Live At Sylvio's 1966 ... CD
Rock Beat, 1966. New Copy Gatefold .... $11.99 12.99
Great work from the legendary Magic Sam – a smoking Chicago bluesman of the 60s, and one who was taken away from us all too soon! The set captures Sam in a club in his west side home – playing with the kind of sharp and soulful style he soon made famous on his West Side Soul album for... read more

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Main Ingredient — Euphrates River/Afrodisiac ... CD
RCA/Expansion (UK), 1973/1974. New Copy .... $16.99
Two of our favorite albums by The Main Ingredient – back to back on a single CD! Euphrates River is a wonderfully complex batch of tunes that shows that the group were taking a cue from some of their hipper contemporaries, and pushing past a stock hit formula. Bert DeCoteaux was still... read more

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Main Ingredient — Ready For Love ... CD
RCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1980. New Copy .... $18.99
A killer set from a group that never lets us down – stepping out here in a sound that's more modern, more mature than their hit work of the 70s – yet still filled with all the sublime harmony soul we'd expect from the trio of Tony Silvester, Cuba Gooding, and Luther Simmons! Wade... read more

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new Main Ingredient — Spinning Around – The Singles 1967 to 1975 ... CD
RCA/Kent (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy .... $15.99 Just Sold Out!
Some of the greatest work ever by The Main Ingredient – a selection of their singles for RCA records from the late 60s and early 70s – but one that goes way past just the hits, in order to fully trace the evolution of their heavenly vocal style! The trio started out as an already-great... read more

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Main Ingredient — Tasteful Soul/Bitter Sweet ... CD
RCA/Superbird (UK), 1970/1971. New Copy .... $13.99
A pair of great early albums from Main Ingredient – Tasteful Soul from 1970 and Bitter Sweet from 1971 – in a single set! Tasteful Soul is one of the groups earliest records, with a great set of Bert DeCoteaux arrangements, and a totally sweet soul harmony sound! The arrangements are... read more

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Malemen — Express Male ... CD
Mercury/PTG (Netherlands), 1984. New Copy .... $18.99
A great debut from The Malemen – a short-lived group in the recording studio, but one who spent many years on the southern scene as a well-travelled showband! The group have a more modern vibe here than they might on the stage – a sweet 80s groove approach that features plenty of tight... read more
Also available: Express Male ... LP $24.99

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Mandingo — Savage Rite ... CD
EMI/Righteous (UK), 1977. New Copy .... $13.99
The last album ever issued by the enigmatic studio collective Mandigo – a batch of British musicians, but recording here in the best Afro Rock mode of the 70s sound library scene! As with some of the best British projects of this nature, there's a lot of different elements at play in the mix... read more

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Mandrill — We Are One (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Arista/Robinsongs (UK), 1977. New Copy .... $13.99
Wonderfully tight work from Mandrill – a real standout from the years at Arista – and a set that seems to take all the key instrumental energy of the Polydor years, and focus it on a soulful groove that's even more soaring than before! The energy is wonderful – very much like the... read more

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new Manhattans — Black Tie/Love Talk ... CD
Expansion (UK), 1979/1981. New Copy .... $16.99
Group soul titans The Manhattans – still going strong at the end of the 70s & beginning of the 80s – a pair of underappreciated albums together in a single set! First up is 1981's Black Tie – recorded in Chicago with producer Leo Graham – who brings a somewhat polished... read more

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Teena Marie — Beautiful ... CD
Universal, 2013. New Copy .... $13.99 14.98 Just Sold Out!
Wonderful sounds from Teena Marie – the last album she ever recorded before she left us way too soon – and a beautiful set that has us missing her more than ever! The vibe is even tighter than the Congo Square album, but there's also a classic sensibility and depth that takes us back... read more

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Teena Marie — Congo Square ... CD
Stax, 2009. New Copy .... $3.99 18.98
Teena Marie on Stax Records – something we never thought we'd see, but which we're happy to applaud, given the strength of this set! Teena's arranging and producing herself here – and the record has some of the best tight soul modes of other recent sets in the Stax revival – an... read more

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Teena Marie — It Must Be Magic (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD
Gordy (Japan), 1981. New Copy .... $36.99
Maybe the greatest album that Teena Marie ever cut – and that's saying a lot, given the strength of the lady's work for Motown! The set's got this bright, positive bounce that grabs you right from the start – but also moves into a depth that's way different than other funk albums of... read more
Also available: It Must Be Magic (with bonus tracks) ... CD $4.99

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new Teena Marie — It Must Be Magic (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Motown, Early 80s. New Copy .... $4.99 9.98
Maybe the greatest album that Teena Marie ever cut – and that's saying a lot, given the strength of the lady's work for Motown! The set's got this bright, positive bounce that grabs you right from the start – but also moves into a depth that's way different than other funk albums of... read more
Also available: It Must Be Magic (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD $36.99

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Teena Marie — Robbery (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Epic/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1983. New Copy .... $9.99
Teena Marie steps out strongly on her own – really knocking it out of the park on this initial album for CBS – entirely written, arranged, and produced by Lady T! The grooves are as funky as before, but possibly have a leaner quality overall – a tighter 80s groove approach to the... read more

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Louisa Mark — Breakout (plus bonus tracks and download) ... CD
Bushay/Soul Jazz (UK), 1981. New Copy .... $19.99
A definite breakout from Louisa Mark – a set of smooth-stepping rhythms with plenty of Jamaican elements in the mix – yet served up in a warm London vibe that's plenty soulful too! The mix of modes is great – and makes the record a lovers' rock classic right from the get-go... read more

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Mar-Keys — Do The Pop Eye With The Mar-Keys ... CD
Stax (Japan), 1962. New Copy .... $15.99
Vintage Memphis instrumentals from The Mar-Keys – a record cut at a time when the group were still rising up with the same power as Booker T & The MGs! There's a very similar vibe going on here – tight rhythms and no-nonsense combo instrumentation that's heavy on organ and tenor,... read more

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Mar-Keys & Booker T & The MGs — Back To Back ... CD
Stax (Japan), 1967. New Copy .... $15.99
Two great Memphis instrumental groups, back to back on one CD – in a smoking little live set that keeps the Stax Records sound strong – even away from the studio! The set's actually heavier on work by Booker T & The MGs than it is cuts by The Mar-Keys – as Book and crew... read more

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Esther Marrow — Sister Woman ... CD
Fantasy/BGP (UK), 1972. New Copy .... $12.99
Very righteous work from Esther Marrow – a soul sister who sings with a hell of a lot of power! The set's an overlooked gem in the Fantasy catalog of the 70s, and it's one of only two secular soul albums cut by Marrow – and quite possibly the best of the bunch, too! Esther's got some... read more

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Marvelettes — Please Mr Postman (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD
Motown (Japan), 1961. New Copy .... $40.99
One of the first great group albums on Motown – and a set that really paved the way for later albums by The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas, and other Motown girl groups! The Marvelettes were easily one of the most perfectly-formed acts on the label at the start – and this smoking... read more

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Mary Jane Girls — Mary Jane Girls (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD
Motown (Japan), 1983. New Copy .... $34.99
The great first album from The Mary Jane Girls – easily their best, and an 80s pop soul delight all the way through! Rick James is firmly at the helm of the quartet for this release – and although the sound has elements of James' own crossover funk of the time, there's also an approach... read more

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Mary Jane Girls — Only Four You (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD
Motown (Japan), 1985. New Copy .... $32.99
A lasting classic from the funky female foursome who were one of the biggest acts on Motown in the mid-80s – working here with super tight production and arrangements from Rick James – who also wrote all the songs on the record too! The girls' look is a bit dated, but their sound has... read more
Also available: Only Four You ... LP $2.99

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Mascara with Luther Vandross — See You In LA (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Expansion (UK), 1979. New Copy .... $16.99
A late 70s dancefloor soul set from Mascara – an album and group that's notable for a number of reasons – most importantly for being a pre-solo star showcase for the great Luther Vandross! Mascara is an interesting international joint effort – with instrumental tracks recorded in... read more

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Hugh Masekela — Grazing In The Grass – Jazz Club ... CD
Jazzclub (Germany), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy .... $8.99
A decade's worth of magic from the mighty Hugh Masekela – a sweet little set that brings together some of his most groovy tracks of the late 60s and early 70s – in a collection that's overflowing with goodness! Hugh's got a style here that's unlike anyone else – an approach that's... read more

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Hugh Masekela — Jabulani ... CD
Razor & Tie, 2011. New Copy .... $5.99 15.98
Sweet South African soul from Hugh Masekela – a set that shows that Hugh's greatness certainly hasn't dimmed with time! There's a warm, captivating sound to the record that draws us in right away – a maturity to Masekela's approach – a depth that not only stretches back to his... read more

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new Barbara Mason — Give Me Your Love ... CD
Buddah/Soul Brother (UK), 1972. New Copy .... $16.99
The sensuous soul gem from Barbara Mason – a sweetly soulful groover all the way – one of her strongest albums of the 70s! Give Me Your Love earns our love from the open second, and it features the great title hit, a reworking of Curtis Mayfield's "Give Me Your Love",... read more

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Barbara Mason — Lady Love (with bonus track) ... CD
Buddah/Soul Brother (UK), 1973. New Copy .... $13.99
A pivotal album for Barbara Mason – one in which she takes the little girl soul sound of earlier albums, and turns it into a sophisticated range of emotions that foreshadows later Philly work by singers like Jean Carn and Phyllis Hyman! Despite the Philly arrangements by Ronnie Baker, Norman... read more
Also available: Lady Love ... LP $11.99

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Barbara Mason — Yes, I'm Ready (1981) ... CD
WMOT/Unidisc (Canada), 1981. New Copy .... $13.99
We'll be honest, we like Barbara Mason more as an adult artist than we do as a younger one – especially the way she sounds on sets like this! The album's got a great gentle groove at times – Butch Ingram production that brings in modern, mature elements – but also somehow unlocks... read more

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Harvey Mason — Groovin You (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Arista/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1979. New Copy .... $13.99
One of the best solo records from Harvey Mason – best known as the drummer on some really monster 70s funky fusion sessions (such as Johnny Hammond's Gears album) – but a surprisingly well-rounded R&B artist overall! As with Norman Connors, another fusion drummer gone soul star,... read more

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James Mason — Rhythm Of Life ... CD
Soul Brother/Expansion (UK), 1977. New Copy .... $16.99
One of our favorite albums ever – and every track is a masterpiece! The album was originally cut for the tiny Chiaroscuro label in 1977 – and it's got a sound that's unlike anything else we can think of – soaring, soulful, jazzy, and righteous – wrapped up in a blend that's... read more

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Johnny Mathis — Love Is Everything/Unreleased Broadway Album ... CD
Mercury/Real Gone, Mid 60s. New Copy .... $18.99
Two gems from Johnny Mathis' mid 60s years at Mercury Records – one classic album, and another previously unreleased session! First up is Love Is Everything – an album that's got Johnny working with arranger Glenn Osser – who always seemed to set the right tone to unlock the best... read more

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Johnny Mathis — So Nice/Johnny Mathis Sings ... CD
Mercury/Real Gone, 1966/1967. New Copy .... $16.99 18.98
A pair of gems from Johnny Mathis' years at Mercury Records – back to back on a single CD! First up is So Nice, an album that definitely lives up to its title – with a sound that extends strongly from the lushness of Mathis' early 60s recordings, but which also has a bit of a nod to... read more

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Johnny Mathis — Special Part Of Me (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Columbia/FTG, 1984. New Copy .... $14.99
A sweet 80s set from Johnny Mathis – one of those great later albums when he brought a good deal of soul into the mix! The feel here is almost more modern R&B than the vocal jazz mode that first brought Johnny fame – and it turns out that the Mathis mode is wonderful for such a... read more

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Johnny Mathis — Sweetheart Tree/Shadow Of Your Smile ... CD
Mercury/Real Gone, Mid 60s. New Copy .... $16.99
Two Johnny Mathis gems from his years at Mercury Records – back to back on a single CD! Sweetheart Tree is a unique album – in that it represents some unusual London sessions from Johnny Mathis – material recorded in the UK with different arrangers than usual – including... read more

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Johnny Mathis — Tender Is The Night/Wonderful World Of Make Believe ... CD
Mercury/Real Gone, 1964. New Copy 2 CDs .... $18.99
A pair of Mercury Records albums from Johnny Mathis – on CD for the first time ever! Tender Is The Night is tremendous work from Johnny's short years on Mercury – a set that has the singer hitting a new level of maturity in his music – thanks in part to arrangements from Don... read more

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Johnny Mathis — This Is Love/Ole ... CD
Mercury/Real Gone, Mid 60s. New Copy .... $16.99
A pair of Mercury Records albums from Johnny Mathis – back to back on a single CD! First up is This Is Love – a record that really sparkles, thanks to backings from Allyn Ferguson, done in that perfect mix of soft strings and shimmering brass that seems to work best for the vocals of... read more

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Ronn Matlock — Love City (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Cotillion (Japan), 1979. New Copy .... $15.99
The one and only album from Detroit underground legend Ronn Matlock – but a modern soul classic through and through! By the time of this late 70s set, Matlock had spent nearly a decade working under Motor Town legends like Norman Whitfield and the Holland-Dozier-Holland team – and he... read more

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Paul Mauriat — Overseas Call/Brasil Exclusivamente Vol 3 ... CD
Vocalion (UK), 1978/1980. New Copy .... $16.99
Two albums recorded a bit later than the initial 60s hit run for easy maestro Paul Mauriat – both with a more pronounced approach to the groove! Overseas Call was recorded in New York, and has Mauriat bringing in plenty of disco elements throughout – using soaring strings with tighter... read more

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Curtis Mayfield — Got To Find A Way ... CD
Charly, 1974. New Copy .... $9.99
A great album that's often overlooked amidst the flurry of early 70s releases on Curtom, but which stands as one of Mayfield's greatest from the 70s! In fact, we'd say that the album's one that we enjoy putting on more than most – because the songs are less familiar, and not nearly as played-... read more

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Curtis Mayfield — Original Album Series (Curtis/Curtis/Live!/Roots/Superfly/Back To The World) (5CD set) ... CD
Curtom/Rhino, 1970/1971/1972/1973. New Copy 5 CDs .... $19.99 21.95
Seminal solo sounds from the great Curtis Mayfield – a perfect package that sums of everything that's great about his early years at Curtom Records! The music here is as revolutionary today as it was back in the early 70s – proud, righteous songs that are filled with power and politics... read more

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Curtis Mayfield — Superfly (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Curtom/Rhino, 1972. New Copy .... $3.99 4.99
Curtis Mayfield's lasting classic – and an album that the world will remember forever! Apart from being his hugely successful entry into the blacksploitation soundtrack field, this album's also a monster set of grooves that includes some of Curtis' funkiest work ever – a record that... read more
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Superfly ... LP $9.99
Superfly (180 gram pressing – with die-cut cover) ... LP $15.99

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new Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions — Ballads ... CD
ABC/Mercury, 1960s. New Copy .... $8.99 9.98 Just Sold Out!
Sublime mellow tracks from Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions – a great reminder that amidst all the uptempo groovers they gave us in the 60s, the group also could really make a ballad shine too! These slower-paced cuts feature harmonies that are even more sublime than on the upbeat... read more

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Letta Mbulu — Naturally ... CD
Fantasy/BGP (UK), 1973. New Copy .... $12.99
One of the hippest albums ever cut by Letta Mbulu – a perfect mix of her Soweto roots and the funky styles of her adopted California home! The album's the only one that Mbulu ever recorded for Fantasy Records – and the style brings together those great sing-song vocal modes perfected... read more

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Toussaint McCall — Nothing Takes The Place Of You ... CD
Ronn/P-Vine (Japan), Late 60s. New Copy .... $29.99
An amazing collection of work from Toussaint McCall – a set that finally gives this classic soul singer his due! McCall stands as one of the best southern soul singers of his time – and one who's often painfully overshadowed by the better known singers on Atlantic and the larger labels.... read more

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Les McCann — Comment ... CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1970. New Copy .... $15.99
A very hip record of vocal tracks – done in the same sort of spiritual soul style that Les introduced on Roberta Flack's first album, and which was also showing up on some of Donny Hathaway's work for Atlantic. While the record is not on of McCann's funkiest, it more than makes up for that... read more

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George & Gwen McCrae — Together ... CD
Cat/Henry Stone, 1975. New Copy .... $10.99 12.99
A Miami soul classic from the 70s – and a legendary pairing of George and Gwen McCrae – with results that soar past the individual work by the pair! Gwen's vocals are killer – deep, soulful, and still with the bite of her own TK albums – and the grooves here echo a bit more... read more
Also available: Together ... LP $6.99

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George McCrae — Diamond Touch (with bonus tracks) ... CD
TK/Big Break (UK), 1976. New Copy .... $14.99
The Diamond Touch here is from Gregg Diamond – who brings a real Bionic Boogie feel to this album for George McCrae – a sound that shifts slightly from the Miami soul approach of earlier records, moving George up to New York for the session, and coming up with a strong disco groove... read more

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George McCrae — George McCrae (1975) (with bonus track) ... CD
TK/Big Break (UK), 1975. New Copy .... $14.99
A warm soul classic from the great George McCrae – his first album after cracking big with Rock Your Baby – and a surprisingly deep effort that goes past the obvious cash-in TK mode of the time! KC & The Sunshine Band back up George on most of the record, and the album's got that... read more

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Gwen McCrae — Melody Of Life ... CD
Cat/Henry Stone, 1979. New Copy .... $10.99 12.98
An underground gem from Gwen McCrae – and the record that first set the tone for her dancefloor classics for Atlantic in the 80s! The album has Gwen shaking off some of the southern soul of her roots – stretching the genre out to hit notes that are much more in tune with modern soul of... read more
Also available: Melody Of Life (with bonus tracks) ... CD $13.99

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Gwen McCrae — Melody Of Life (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Cat/Big Break (UK), 1979. New Copy .... $13.99
An underground gem from Gwen McCrae – and the record that first set the tone for her dancefloor classics for Atlantic in the 80s! The album has Gwen shaking off some of the southern soul of her roots – stretching the genre out to hit notes that are much more in tune with modern soul of... read more
Also available: Melody Of Life ... CD $10.99

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Gwen McCrae — On My Way ... CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1982. New Copy .... $15.99
A stone killer from Gwen McCrae – a set that's light years past the deep soul of Gwen's Miami roots – and which is given a tight, modern spin by the great Webster Lewis! Lewis produced, and plays plenty of keyboards here – and his fusion-inspired groove really helps unlock a... read more

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new Eugene McDaniels — Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse ... CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1971. New Copy .... $15.99 Just Sold Out!
A monster album that's gone on to influence a generation – but which was barely recognized at the time! Singer Eugene McDaniels had scored big with some pop hits in the 60s under the name Gene McDaniels – but here, he steps out in a righteous batch of offbeat funk tunes – filled... read more

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Eugene McDaniels — Outlaw ... CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1970. New Copy .... $15.99
An incredible step forward for 60s soul singer Gene McDaniels – so much so, that most folks hearing this album can't believe he's the same guy who recorded for Liberty Records a few years before! The album's incredibly righteous right from the start – and has a genre-busting quality... read more

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Donna McGhee — Make It Last Forever (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Red Greg/Big Break (UK), 1978. New Copy .... $14.99
A holy grail, and one of the only records ever cut by Donna McGhee – an incredibly soulful club singer who worked with both Patrick Adams and Roy Ayers! This album's her legendary side for the team of Adams and Greg Carmichael – and it's got a sweet and mellow groove that's unlike... read more
Also available: Make It Last Forever ... CD $18.99

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Ronnie McNeir — Ronnie McNeir ... CD
RCA/Dusty Groove, 1972. New Copy .... $7.99 12.99
The amazing debut of Ronnie McNeir – a 70s soul maestro we'd rank right up there with Donny Hathaway, Leroy Hutson, or Leon Ware – but one who's possibly even more impressive, given that he cut this record when he was only 22 years old! The album's quite heavy on keyboards –... read more

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Carmen McRae — Carmen McCrae At The Great American Music Hall Vol 1 ... CD
Blue Note (Japan), 1976. New Copy .... $15.99
A great illustration of the genius of Carmen McRae in the 70s – a record that easily shows why Carmen was hipper than most of her contemporaries from two decades before! The set has the vocalist somehow managing to still stick in a straight jazz style, without going for cheaper soul routines... read more

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Carmen McRae — Carmen McCrae At The Great American Music Hall Vol 2 ... CD
Blue Note (Japan), 1976. New Copy .... $15.99
A great illustration of the genius of Carmen McRae in the 70s – a record that easily shows why Carmen was hipper than most of her contemporaries from two decades before! The set has the vocalist somehow managing to still stick in a straight jazz style, without going for cheaper soul routines... read more

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Carmen McRae — I Am Music ... CD
Blue Note/Big Break (UK), 1975. New Copy .... $14.99
Carmen McRae really opens up on this sweet 70s set for Blue Note – expanding past the traditional jazz of her roots, and even some of the groovier work of her Atlantic years – into a sweeping, contemporary sound that's all adult, all the way! The vibe is great – in the same... read more
Also available: I Am Music (Japanese pressing) ... CD $15.99

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Carmen McRae — I Am Music (Japanese pressing) ... CD
Blue Note (Japan), 1975. New Copy .... $15.99
Carmen McRae really opens up on this sweet 70s set for Blue Note – expanding past the traditional jazz of her roots, and even some of the groovier work of her Atlantic years – into a sweeping, contemporary sound that's all adult, all the way! The vibe is great – in the same... read more
Also available: I Am Music ... CD $14.99

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Blind Willie McTell — Atlanta Twelve String ... CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1972. New Copy .... $15.99
A 70s album, but one that features very early sides from Atlantic Records – raw acoustic blues from Willie McTell, recorded on a 12 string guitar down in Atlanta! The album's not just a great example of McTell at his best – witty vocals, and really sharp lines on the acoustic guitar... read more

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Bill Medley — Bill Medley 100%/Soft & Soulful ... CD
MGM/Real Gone, 1968/1969. New Copy Gatefold .... $11.99 16.98
A pair of classics from the great Bill Medley – pulled from his key early years on his own! Bill Medley 100% a surprisingly wonderful little record – and a real testament to the blue-eyed soul of Medley! The set's a solo outing that has Bill stepping away from his fame as a Righteous... read more

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Mel & Tim — Mel & Tim ... CD
Stax/BGP (UK), 1973. New Copy .... $11.99
The second Stax album from Mel & Tim – and even better than the first! Although the pair are probably best known for their soaring soul singles at the end of the 60s, by the time of this 1973 record, they'd matured wonderfully – hitting some deeper, more heartfelt modes that are... read more

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Mel & Tim — Starting All Over Again (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Stax, 1972. New Copy .... $3.99 11.98
Ahhh, good ol' Mel & Tim – possibly our favorite soul duo ever, and a really dynamic pair that carve some great new territory away from the path set by Sam & Dave! The album's a bit of a comeback for the duo, as you'd guess from the title – even though it was only recorded a... read more

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Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes — Black & Blue (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Philadelphia International/Big Break (UK), 1973. New Copy .... $13.99
Classic Philly soul from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – a killer batch of studio tracks, despite the live image of the group on the cover! The album's got a slightly more expansive feel than some of the other Teddy Pendergrass-era albums by The Blue Notes – almost a mini-symphony... read more

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Memphis Horns — High On Music/Get On Up & Dance ... CD
RCA/FTG, 1976/1977. New Copy .... $15.99 20.99
A pair of killers from this legendary group! High On Music is one of the funkiest albums ever from The Memphis Horns – that super-tight instrumental combo headed by Andrew Love on tenor and Wayne Jackson on trumpet! Both players had years in the Memphis soul scene under their belt by the... read more

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Meters — Rejuvenation (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Warner/Sundazed, 1974. New Copy .... $14.99
Brilliantly funky! This is the greatest album they cut for Warner Brothers – and it's one of the few that ever really approaches the genius of their early work for Josie. The record features the incredible breakbeat cut "Just Kissed My Baby" – worth the price of the album... read more
Also available: Rejuvenation (180 gram pressing) ... LP $11.99

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Metropolis — Greatest Show On Earth (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Salsoul/Octave (Japan), 1978. New Copy .... $26.99
A sweet disco circus from Metropolis – one of the many studio groovers from 70s disco maestro Thor Baldursson – who handles all the arrangements on the set! The great Tom Moulton produced with Thor – and gives the record a rich, clubby, disco feel that's mighty nice – and... read more

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Metros — Sweetest One ... CD
RCA/Dusty Groove, 1967. New Copy .... $7.99 12.99
One of the greatest Northern Soul albums ever – completely great all the way through, and filled with songs that have been burning up dancefloors for years! The vocals are incredible – soaring harmonies that hold together perfectly, even when the grooves are hard and heavy – and... read more

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new MFSB/Three Degrees/Billy Paul/O'Jays — Golden Gate Groove – The Sound Of Philadelphia Live 1973 ... CD
Philadelphia International, 1973. New Copy .... $9.99 10.98
The setting is the Golden Gate, but the sound is pure Philly International – a rare early live performance from the label, featuring some of its key vocal heavyweights working here with live accompaniment from MFSB! Although the instrumental group backed Philly artists often in the studio,... read more

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Midnight Movers — Truckin ... CD
Funky Delicacies/Tuff City, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy .... $11.99
Heavy heavy funk from this hard-rocking group! The Midnight Movers were a tripped out combo who used a heck of a lot of guitar work in their grooves – and who also had a 4-part sax section that riffed heavily over the beats, creating a mad wailing approach that was as hard and full-on as any... read more

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Mighty Hannibal — Hannibalism ... CD
Norton, 1960s. New Copy .... $12.99
An excellent collection of work by Mighty Hannibal – aka King Hannibal, aka Hannibal – a great soul singer from the sock-boogaloo late 60s years! At his prime, Hannibal recorded some excellent singles that have a finger-popping funky feel – very tight combo instrumentation mixed... read more

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Stephanie Mills — I've Got The Cure (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Casablanca/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1984. New Copy .... $13.99 Just Sold Out!
Bubbling 80s soul from Stephanie Mills – a set that has the singer's vocals really working strongly with some catchy rhythms that nicely balance between the clubs and the charts! Stephanie's almost in Deniece Williams territory here – working with a groove that's got plenty of... read more

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Stephanie Mills — Merciless (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Casablanca/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1983. New Copy .... $13.99
An early 80s cooker from Stephanie Mills – not exactly "without mercy", as you might guess from the title – but instead a great slow burner that really does a great job of opening up her voice! Mills moves here in a perfect space between the late disco years and commercial... read more

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Stephanie Mills — Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin'? (with bonus tracks) ... CD
20th Century/Big Break (UK), 1979. New Copy .... $14.99
Soaring soul from Stephanie Mills – one of the lady's all-time hits, and for good reason too! The album really gives Stephanie's great voice a lot of focus – an upbeat, uptempo groove that sets her firmly on the dancefloor, but always with a touch of class – and a lot more depth... read more
Also available: Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin'? ... CD $19.99

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Mint Condition — Music @ The Speed Of Life ... CD
Shanachie, 2012. New Copy .... $16.99 18.98
Sweet, smooth, and soulful sounds from Mint Condition – still very much at the top of their game, and running strong with that tight harmony style that's always made them a favorite 'round these parts! The album's got a great balance between mainstream tightness and indie soul looseness... read more

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Miracles — Love Crazy (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Columbia/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1977. New Copy .... $13.99
The Miracles move to Columbia Records – and pick up a whole new groove in the process – a much richer sound than previous records on Motown, with a soaring style that really works great for the harmonies! Billy Griffin's vocals are really coming into their own – as is his... read more

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Miracles — Miracles ... CD
Columbia/Soulmusic.com (UK), 1978. New Copy .... $13.99
An overlooked groover from The Miracles – a late 70s set for Columbia Records, and one that's got a sparkling sound throughout! The album really has the group hitting some great modern soul modes for the set – arrangements by David Foster that push them forward even more, and which... read more

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new Miracles — Renaissance/Do It Baby (with bonus track) ... CD
Tamla/Hip-O Select, 1973/1974. New Copy .... $15.99 16.98
Incredible early-to-mid 70s albums from The Miracles – Renaissance and Do It Baby – plus a bonus Tom Moulton remix! First up, Renaissance truly is one, and proof that the the group could do amazing things away from Smokey Robinson! Of course, they've got a heck of a lot of great help... read more

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Phillip Mitchell — Pick Hit Of The Week – 20 Vintage Soul Tracks Recorded In Muscle Shoals ... CD
Grapevine (UK), Early 70s. New Copy .... $15.99 19.99
A lost soul treasure – never-issued recordings from the legendary Phillip Mitchell – one of the greatest songwriters of the 70s southern soul scene! Mitchell only ever issued a rare few albums under his own name – which makes this collection of early 70s work even more valuable,... read more

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Prince Phillip Mitchell — Make It Good (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1978. New Copy .... $15.99
The long-overdue full length debut from Phillip Mitchell – an artist who cut some great singles over the course of the 70s, and also wrote a fair bit of classics for other, bigger name acts! Phillip did some of his earlier work of the decade in both Memphis and Muscle Shoals – but he... read more

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Prince Phillip Mitchell — Top Of The Line (with bonus track) ... CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1979. New Copy .... $15.99
A classic set of smooth 70s soul from an under-recognized genius! Phillip Mitchell is a bit like his Atlantic Records contemporary Sam Dees – in that he wrote a lot of material for other singers, recorded a handful of singles, and worked mostly in the southern scene – but he also had a... read more

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Willie Mitchell — It's What's Happenin' ... CD
Hi Records/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1966. New Copy .... $28.99
A mod little record from trumpeter Willie Mitchell – a set that's as groovy as it is soulful, with a vibe that's somewhere between 60s instrumental outings on Verve and Atlantic Records! Tunes are a mix of soul and pop numbers, handled by Mitchell's combo with some mighty tight drums and... read more

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Willie Mitchell — Memphis Rhythm King ... CD
Hi Records (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy .... $9.99
A smoking selection of work from Memphis giant Willie Mitchell – some of the funkiest tracks he ever recorded, stuffed together in one mighty set! Willie's probably best know for his famous studio work for Ann Peebles and Al Green – but on his own, Mitchell can carve out a cooker like... read more

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Willie Mitchell — On Top ... CD
Hi Records/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1969. New Copy .... $26.99
Willie Mitchell's definitely on top with this smoking little set – a record that seems to allow even freer interplay between the members of his group – in ways that make the album one of Mitchell's jazziest efforts of the 60s! The players of the group are getting a bit of credit on the... read more

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Willie Mitchell — Solid Soul ... CD
Hi Records/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1968. New Copy .... $28.99
They definitely got the title right on this one – as the set's a solid batch of soulful instrumentals all the way through – one of our favorites from the great Willie Mitchell! Willie's got a lot more bite here than on some of his famous warmer productions in the 70s – a gritty... read more

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Willie Mitchell — Soul Bag ... CD
Hi Records/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1969. New Copy .... $28.99
Willie's Soul Bag is pretty darn deep – a tight mixture of trumpet-heavy originals – all given sock-solid Hi Records soul production! The album's one of Mitchell's most smoking – and in addition to a few well-chosen covers, the set's also got some great originals –... read more

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Willie Mitchell — Willie Mitchell's Driving Beat ... CD
Hi Records/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1966. New Copy .... $26.99
A killer from Willie Mitchell – harder, funkier, and a lot more soulful than most of his other records from the 60s! The groove here is sock-soul, and most cuts have a hard and tight funky 45 approach. Willie was really cut loose on this one – freed from his usual standard of... read more

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Rocky Mizell — Rocky Mizell & The Sugar Rock Band – Hey Sexy Dancer ... CD
Drive/Henry Stone, 1977. New Copy .... $10.99 12.99
Massive Miami grooves from Robert "Rocky" Mizell – not one of the Mizell brothers from the west coast, but a Florida artist with a sound that's equally nice! The album's the only one we've ever seen from Rocky, and it's got a sweet TK Records groove all the way through –... read more

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Moment Of Truth — Moment Of Truth (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Salsoul/Octave (Japan), 1977. New Copy .... $24.99
The one and only album by Moment Of Truth – a short-lived group with a mighty east coast club groove! The set soars with a sound that's in the mode of the best Philly work of the mid 70s – clubby, but not too caught up in disco cliches, and handled with plenty of soul on the vocals and... read more

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Monitors — Say You – The Motown Anthology 1963 to 1968 (Greetings! We're The Monitors plus previously unissued material and B-Sides) ... CD
Motown/Kent (UK), 1960s. New Copy .... $18.99
A real lost gem from Motown – and a whole lot more! Greetings! We're The Monitors is the only full album ever cut by The Monitors – a 3-man, 1-woman vocal group who were in a popular Motown mixed harmonies mode. The quartet had a wonderfully strong vocal presence – blasting... read more

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Monomono — Dawn Of Awareness ... CD
Tummy Touch/Soundway (UK), 1974. New Copy Gatefold .... $11.99 12.99
Seminal Afro Funk from Monomono – a killer combo from singer/percussionist Joni Haastrup, with a groove that's right up there with the best acts on the Lagos scene of the 70s! There's a nice degree of warmth in the music – thanks to some complicated guitar and basslines, which don't... read more

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Monomono — Give The Beggar A Chance ... CD
Tummy Touch/Soundway (UK), Early 70s. New Copy Gatefold .... $11.99 12.99
Massive music from Monomono – and a set of Afro Funk put together with a wonderful criss-crossing of sounds! The style here isn't just the familiar grooves you might expect – and instead, there's almost a post-colonial vibe going on – an ear towards London, and another towards... read more
Also available: Give The Beggar A Chance (plus bonus 12" single & download card) ... LP $24.99

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Jackie Moore — Make Me Feel Like A Woman ... CD
Kayvette/Henry Stone, 1975. New Copy .... $10.99 12.99
One of Jackie Moore's best albums ever – and a tight batch of deep soul tunes produced by 70s maestro Brad Shapiro! Jackie's vocals are wonderful – full of feeling, and delivered with an honest, upfront quality that really ranks with some of the best southern soul singers of the time! ... read more

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Jackie Moore — Sweet Charlie Babe ... CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1973. New Copy .... $15.99
A classic set of 70s crossover deep soul – recorded in the mode of similar work by Betty Wright or Laura Lee, and done with a similar mix of raw southern vocals and tighter production! About half the work was handled by the team of Dave Crawford and Brad Shapiro – working in the... read more

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Jerry Moore — Life Is A Constant Journey Home ... CD
ESP, 1967. New Copy .... $11.99 13.99
An amazingly soulful set of folk tunes from the late 60s – the only album we've ever seen from singer Jerry Moore, and a real rarity from the ESP label! Moore's got a style that's somewhere between Terry Callier and Tim Buckley – earthy and acoustic one minute, but stepping out with... read more

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Melba Moore — Closer (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Epic/FTG, 1980. New Copy .... $14.99
An overlooked set from Melba Moore – an Epic session from the start of the 80s, and one that's served up with a nicely understated groove! There's a bit of disco in the mix, but the sound's never too far over the top – and in a way, Melba's working in the same sophisticated territory... read more

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Melba Moore — Dancin With Melba (with bonus track) ... CD
Buddah/FTG, 1979. New Copy .... $14.99 19.99
A album of club tracks, as you might guess from the title, but every bit as strong as Melba More's other work from the late 70s! The album's got some top-shelf club help throughout – including production from Van McCoy and McFadden & Whitehead, the latter of whom also contributed a few... read more

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Melba Moore — Melba (Buddah) ... CD
Buddah/FTG, 1976. New Copy .... $14.99 19.99
Soaring soul from Melba Moore – a singer who really came into her own with this sweet 70s album! Melba always had a great voice, right from the start – but here, she's working with arrangements and production by Van McCoy – updating her sound with a bit of a clubby groove, in a... read more

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Melba Moore — Peach Melba ... CD
Buddah/FTG, 1975. New Copy .... $14.99 19.99
A peach of a record from Melba Moore – one that's produced by Eugene McDaniels, who helps find a tight funky sound that unlocks some of the most righteous elements in Moore's vocals! Like some of McDaniels' best productions of the time, there's a good sense of balance here – a way of... read more

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Melba Moore — Portrait Of Melba (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Buddah/FTG, 1978. New Copy .... $14.99 19.99
The vocals of Melba Moore, and some great Philly soul rhythms – put together with tight arrangements from McFadden & Whitehead, who give Moore a similar approach to some of the best Philadelphia International records of the time! There's a really nice sense of balance to the record... read more

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Rudy Ray Moore & The Soul Rebellion Orchestra — Dolemite (expanded edition) ... CD
Generation International/Relapse, 1975. New Copy .... $6.99
Quite possibly THE mother of all funky soundtracks – the legendary score to Rudy Ray Moore's classic first Dolemite film! The record's been referenced for years, and all the hype is totally right – because the whole thing's overflowing with funky tracks both vocal and instrumental... read more
 
 

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