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Jammers -- Jammers ... CD
Salsoul/Unidisc (Canada), 1982. New Copy .... $10.99
A jamming little project from dancefloor maestro Richie Weeks -- early 80s club tracks, done with a sweetly soulful approach! The music's still as heavy on the bass as other Salsoul work from the time, but there's a warmer approach to the vocals overall -- a style that's as concerned with soulful... read more

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Al Jarreau -- High Crime ... CD
Warner/Friday Music, 1984. New Copy .... $13.99 14.98
A big one for Al Jarreau -- a record that has a groove that's a bit more mainstream than some of Al's previous records, but which still leaves plenty of space for his amazing vocals! Jarreau's working again with producer Jay Graydon, who pitches the instrumentation towards more electric-sounding... read more

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new Al Jarreau -- Jarreau (plus bonus track) ... CD
Warner/Friday Music, 1983. New Copy .... $13.99 14.98
A massive set from Al Jarreau -- a set that gave the singer one of his smoothest hits of all time, yet still kept him very firmly in the sort of sophisticated territory that set him apart from most of his contemporaries! The sound here is often a lot more understated than you'd expect -- mellow... read more

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JBs -- Damn Right I Am Somebody ... CD
Polydor/P-Vine (Japan), 1974. New Copy .... $26.99
An incredible album -- quite possibly our favorite record by the JBs, ever! The set starts with a wonderful conversational bit -- rapping and musing on the idea of "Damn Right, I Am Somebody" -- showing the group in a political and righteous mode for the first time ever. The grooves... read more
Also available: Damn Right I Am Somebody ... LP $8.99

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JBs -- Hustle With Speed (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Polydor/P-Vine (Japan), 1975. New Copy .... $26.99
One of the most fantastic albums by the JBs -- a masterpiece of funky jamming, tight instrumentation, and that free yet tight style of the James Brown 70s years! The tracks are longer than on some of the earlier singles -- especially the 8 minute jammer "(It's Not The Express) It's the JBs... read more
Also available: Hustle With Speed ... LP $8.99

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JJ Band (El Chicles & Chakachas) -- JJ Band ... CD
Polydor/Sonorama (Germany), 1970. New Copy .... $18.99
Incredible funk, soul, jazz, post psychedelia and funk rock from the JJ Band -- recorded in Brussels and featuring core players who were also integral members of Chakachas & El Chicles! The JJ Band find a hard grooving style steeped in horns, with heavy drums, bass and percussion, fuzzy guitar... read more

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Al Johnson -- Peaceful ... CD
Marina/P-Vine (Japan), 1978. New Copy .... $29.99
A modern soul classic -- and the first album recorded by 70s mellow soul maestro Al Johnson, a great artist whose lent his talents to countless others over the years! The sound is incredibly tight and plenty darn soulful -- very much in the spirit of mid 70s classics by Leroy Hutson, Ronnie McNeir... read more

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new Jesse Johnson -- Verbal Penetration ... CD
Elite Artist, 2009. New Copy 2CD .... $15.99 16.98
Funky soul from Jesse Johnson -- the first solo record in years from The Time's guitarist -- so it's wholly appropriate that Verbal Penetration is a 2CD set! We'll just come right out with it, we're having a lot better time (or Time, get it?) with Jesse's Verbal Penetration than any recent records... read more

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Syl Johnson -- Different Strokes 1967 to 1969 (limited edition) ... CD
Twinight, Late 60s. New Copy .... $11.99
A treasure trove of rare work from the legendary Syl Johnson -- all recorded during his best years in the studio, and reissued here by a reactivated Twinight Records! Syl's strongly remembered for his two classic albums for the label, but during the same stretch he also recorded an insane amount... read more

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Billy Jones & The Stars -- Love Is Gonna Rain On You (LP sleeve edition) ... CD
Imperial (Holland), 1977. New Copy .... $15.99 16.98
A spectacular soul album from Holland -- but one that's got a much more American groove than some other overseas records of its type! The cuts all feel as if they could have been lifted from indie sides of the east coast scene of the early 70s -- and Billy shines beautifully both on the mellow... read more

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new Gloria Jones -- Share My Love (with bonus track) ... CD
Motown/Reel Music, 1973. New Copy .... $10.99 12.99
A heavy heavy set from Gloria Jones -- a record that features some killer Paul Riser arrangements that are right up there with the deepest Motown work of the early 70s! Jones' groove is always a bit different than most of her contemporaries -- not the usual Motown bag, and really far-reaching for... read more

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Linda Jones -- Never Mind The Quality Feel The Soul -- Live In Ohio 1970 ... CD
Sequel (UK), 1970. New Copy .... $3.99
Don't let the title put you off -- because the record's a great one, and a rare live recording by deep soul singer Linda Jones -- recorded during her classic years at Turbo Records, but appearing here for the first time! The format here is looser, and the recording quality is rougher than most... read more

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Quincy Jones -- Mellow Madness ... CD
A&M (Japan), 1973. New Copy .... $22.99
A really great, oft-overlooked album from the best period of Quincy Jones! This album is quite possibly Quincy's most farthest-reaching -- as he works in an array of styles that really shows his growing genius in the studio -- not just jazz and soundtrack modes, but more soul-based ones, handled... read more

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new Quincy Jones -- Smackwater Jack ... CD
A&M/Verve, 1971. New Copy .... $10.99 11.98
A great bit of 70s electric work from Quincy -- and probably his funkiest album ever! Quincy's really stepping out here from the straighter and spacier styles of earlier records -- going for more of the dirty grooves he was cutting up for soundtrack albums, and hitting notes that were a lot more... read more

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new Quincy Jones -- You've Got It Bad Girl ... CD
A&M/Verve, 1973. New Copy .... $7.99 11.98
Sweet funky Q for the 70s -- easily one of the coolest albums ever from Quincy Jones! The album's got a very heavy electric vibe -- one that's kind of a laidback take on the styles that Jones was forging in some of his 70s soundtrack work -- served up with massive work on the keyboards from Dave... read more
Also available: You've Got It Bad Girl ... LP $13.99

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Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings -- Dap-Dippin' With Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings ... CD
Daptone, 2002. New Copy .... $12.99 15.98
A stunner -- the first full album by deep funk singer Sharon Jones, and an instant soul masterpiece! The album's right up there with the best work by James Brown divas like Marva Whitney, Vicki Anderson, and Lyn Collins -- and overall, we might dare say that the album's even better than any of... read more

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Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings -- Naturally ... CD
Daptone, 2005. New Copy .... $12.99 14.98
The long-anticipated second album from Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings is a stunner -- undoubtedly stronger than the group's fantastic debut -- and a record that not only transcends the late model funk revival genre, but stands on footing as solid as the best hard funky soul of the late 60s and... read more

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Jones Girls -- Jones Girls/At Peace With Woman ... CD
Philadelphia International/Demon (UK), 1979/1980. New Copy .... $14.99
Philly reissues don't get any better than this! 2 of the Jones Girls' classic albums for the legendary Philadelphia International label -- back to back on 1 CD, with an extra bonus cut as well! The Jones Girls were probably one the best female act to ever hit the Philly International stable --... read more

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new Lonnie Jordan -- War Stories ... CD
Fantasy, 2007. New Copy .... $5.99 18.98
A real return to glory for Lonnie Jordan -- a sweetly funky, classic-styled set that almost takes him back to his glory days in War! The album's heavy on keyboards -- Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer electric piano, and Hammond -- all played by Lonnie with a smoothly-stepping groove that's laidback, but... read more

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Margie Joseph -- Hear The Words, Feel The Feeling ... CD
Cotillion/Collectors Choice, 1976. New Copy .... $10.99 12.98
Margie Joseph's really hitting on all burners here -- thanks to sublime production from Lamont Dozier, working at the height of his mid 70s powers! Joseph's earlier deep soul vocals are given a nice sense of focus and righteous energy from Dozier's production -- a fullness that somehow makes her... read more

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new Margie Joseph -- Knockout (with bonus tracks) ... CD
HCRC/FTG, 1982. New Copy .... $14.99
The rare early 80s club soul set from Margie Joseph -- kind of an bubbling, synth and programming era departure of the stunning female southern soul singer! The groove is definitely a left turn for Margie, but it's endearing modern club soul -- with the dancefloor gem "Knockout" and... read more

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Margie Joseph -- Margie Joseph ... CD
Atlantic/Collectors Choice, 1973. New Copy .... $10.99 12.98
The first Atlantic album from Margie Joseph -- a great second generation southern soul singer who really helped the label find a new sound in the 70s! Margie got her start on Stax, but she sounds even better here -- a bit more mature, slightly more urban, and backed with a bad-walking set of... read more

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new Don Julian -- Savage! ... CD
Ace (UK), 1973. New Copy .... $11.99
One of the greatest blacksploitation soundtracks of the 70s -- and one of the rarest too! The album's a crowning achievement for the mighty Don Julian -- an artist who's best known for his earlier LA soul with The Larks, but who steps out here with a hip, hard-grooving sound that's really amazing -... read more
Also available: Savage! ... LP $8.99

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new Don Julian & The Larks -- Shorty The Pimp ... CD
Southbound/Ace (UK), 1972. New Copy .... $15.99
Killer funky reissue of this rare soundtrack by Don Julian & The Larks! You probably already know Don Julian's funky work from the Savage soundtrack, and this one's just as good -- with even more cuts than the original, including a lot of tasty soul cuts and covers with a deep soulful sound. ... read more

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new Orlando Julius -- Super Afro Soul/Orlando's Afro Ideas 1969 to 1972 ... CD
Vampi Soul (Spain), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2CD .... $22.99
An incredible double pack of African Funk -- featuring 2 albums' worth of material by the legendary Orlando Julius! Julius was one of Nigeria's biggest soul artists in the 60s -- and has been credited with virtually inventing the Afro Funk sound, and for being the inspiration to some of James... read more

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new Kano -- New York Cake ... CD
Mirage/FTG, 1981. New Copy .... $14.99
The New York in the title is very apt -- as the album's got a lot more soul, and a lot more solid club groove than some of Kano's other albums from the 80s! The overall feel is really great -- moving along in a post-disco groove that's mostly based around spare rhythms, simple electronics, and the... read more

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Kimiko Kasai with Herbie Hancock -- Butterfly ... CD
Columbia (Japan), 1979. New Copy .... $32.99
A great album of soulful jazzy tracks from Japanese singer Kimiko Kasai -- with keyboards from Herbie Hancock and Webster Lewis -- incredible and unjustly overlooked! Kimiko sings in English, and the record's got a nice smooth fusion groove with funky moments, post Headhunters. It's almost in... read more

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Kay-Gees -- Essential Dancefloor Artists Volume 5 ... CD
De-Lite/Deep Beats (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy .... $6.99
A killer collection of work from The Kay-Gees -- most of it from their early years on De-Lite, when the group was rivalling Kool & The Gang for funky ensemble power! The Kay-Gees have a great way of fitting things together tightly, yet without ever sounding too slick -- mixing tight rhythms,... read more

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Kay-Gees -- Keep On Bumpin' & Masterplan ... CD
Gang/Unidisc, 1974. New Copy .... $13.99
The Kay-Gees' greatest LP -- and far and away better than anything else they ever did! Grabbing up this one is like finding a lost Kool & The Gang LP from the early years --which is no surprise, since Ronald Bell of the group produced it and wrote a lot of the songs with the group. The band... read more

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Eddie Kendricks -- Eddie Kendricks -- The Essential Collection ... CD
Motown/Spectrum (UK), 1970s. New Copy .... $9.99
A wonderful compilation of work by Eddie Kendricks -- one that goes past the hits to include a full range of material that shows off his incredible talents! Eddie first made it big in the Temptations, but it wasn't until he broke out as a Motown solo act in the 70s that he really started to shine -... read more

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Chaka Khan -- I Feel For You ... CD
Warner, 1984. New Copy .... $5.99
Chaka Khan steps off her smoother sets from the early 80s here -- into a groove that's a bit chunkier, funkier, and with some key 80s groove touches! Arif Mardin's still in charge of the whole project here, but he's opened the door to a host of other producers to update Chaka's sound for the... read more

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KID -- Find Time Tonight ... CD
Baby (Italy), 1982. New Copy .... $7.99 15.98
A killer 80s groove set from Italy -- heavy on keyboards and bassy bottom rhythms, and topped with some really bright and upbeat vocals! The style's got a bit of a jazzy edge at times -- especially when the keyboards and guitars riff out away from the lyrics -- and the main vocals are handled by a... read more

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Kid Creole & Others -- Going Places -- The August Darnell Years 1976 to 1983 ... CD
Strut, Mid 70s/Early 80s. New Copy .... $14.99 16.98
A wide-ranging look at the talents of August Darnell -- an artist who's probably best known to the world as Kid Creole, but who also had a hand in a number of other dancefloor acts of the late 70s and early 80s! All tracks here have that trademark August Darnell groove -- a good ear for jazzy,... read more

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Kid Creole & The Coconuts -- Doppelganger ... CD
Sire/Wounded Bird, 1983. New Copy .... $10.99 11.98
The expansive musical mind of August Darnell stretches on in this fourth album from Kid Creole & The Coconuts -- a blend of dancefloor rhythms and unusual tunes with a B-Movie approach to pop! Darnell's jazzy influences are still running strong on the set -- eclipsed slightly by some more... read more

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Kid Creole & The Coconuts -- Fresh Fruit In Foreign Places ... CD
Sire/Wounded Bird, 1981. New Copy .... $10.99 11.98
The second album from Kid Creole & The Coconuts -- a mad mix of grooves with a very unique style! The album follows August Darnell's pattern of blending 20s retro styles with early 80s dancefloor trends, touched with elements of the exotic -- in keeping with the record's title -- but the set's... read more

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BB King -- LA Midnight/To Know You Is To Love You ... CD
ABC/BGO (UK), 1972/1973. New Copy 2CD .... $16.99 22.98
Two early 70s burners from BB King -- back to back as a 2CD set! LA Midnight has BB King bringing in a sweet dose of jazz to his work -- just a touch of the funkier backings that some of his electric contemporaries were getting at the time -- maybe not as hard-wailing as some of the Chess funky... read more

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Ben E King/Average White Band -- Supernatural/Benny & US (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Atlantic/Collectors Choice, 1975/1977. New Copy 2CD .... $16.99 19.98
A Ben E King double-header -- or maybe a double-header and a half, given that one of the albums here also features Average White Band! Supernatural is a brilliant 70s comeback for Ben E King -- a record that shows the world that his vocals are still some of the best in soul, long after his early... read more

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Clydie King -- Imperial/Minit Years ... CD
Imperial/Minit/EMI (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy .... $12.99
Wonderful early work from Clydie King -- a singer who rose to much greater fame in the 70s, thanks to session work, funk recordings, and an association with Bob Dylan -- but one who's heard here in some killer singles from the 60s! As you'd guess from the title, the material here all originally... read more

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new King Curtis -- Get Ready ... CD
Atco/Wounded Bird, 1970. New Copy .... $10.99 11.98
Sly soul from the great King Curtis -- one of his last albums ever, and one of his best as well! There's a hip sort of edge to the record that's different from the Curtis groove of the mid 60s -- less standard soul instrumental covers, and a much more righteous feel overall -- part of the vibe... read more

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new King Curtis -- Instant Groove ... CD
Atco/Wounded Bird, 1969. New Copy .... $10.99 11.98
An instant groove from King Curtis -- and a record that's even more deeply soulful than some of his other Atlantic albums! The title cut's a killer -- a hard-vamping number that pushed funk further into the mainstream back in the day -- and lots of the rest of the album follows suit, by bringing... read more

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King Curtis -- King Curtis Live At Fillmore West (expanded edition) ... CD
Atlantic, 1971. New Copy .... $6.99 9.99
The King Curtis combo in all of its glory -- really grooving hard here in a set of instrumental performances recorded at the same time as Aretha Franklin's famous live date at the Fillmore West! King backed Aretha up on her own record from Fillmore, but this set features all the instrumental... read more

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King Curtis -- New Scene Of King Curtis ... CD
Prestige/OJC, 1960. New Copy .... $6.99
The "new scene" of King Curtis here is a jazz one -- as Prestige takes him into the studio, and backs up his tenor with accompaniment from Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Oliver Jackson -- plus trumpet from Nat Adderley, billed on the back as "Little Brother" for contractual... read more

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Kleeer -- Very Best Of Kleeer ... CD
Atlantic/Rhino, 1980s. New Copy .... $10.99 11.98
Massive 80s grooves from Kleeer -- easily one of the hippest mainstream combos of their time! For years, we always thought that Kleeer had three "e"s in their name because they were so great at coming up with that "wheeeet" sound you hear so often in early 80s soul -- that... read more

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Frederick Knight -- I've Been Lonely For So Long (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD
Stax/Universal (Japan), 1973. New Copy .... $36.99
A lasting 70s classic from Frederick Knight -- easily his best-remembered album, thanks to the legendary title track! The set's got a slow-burning, deeply soulful feel all the way through -- one that takes Knight's high-end vocals, and backs them with some bottom-burning instrumentation that... read more

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Gladys Knight & The Pips -- Absolutely The Best Of The 60s ... CD
Fuel 2000, Early 60s. New Copy .... $10.99 11.98
Pre-Motown work from Gladys Knight & The Pips -- most of it from the early 60s, despite the more 70s-styled look of the group on the cover -- and a great overview of the excellent sides the quartet cut for the Fire, Fury, and Maxx labels! There's a nice sort of roughness to these sides that's... read more

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Gladys Knight & The Pips -- Christmas Album (aka Bless This House) ... CD
Buddah/Sony BMG, 1975. New Copy .... $5.99 6.99
A relatively ambitious Christmas album from Gladys Knight & The Pips -- done in a rich style that's clearly meant to be more seriously reverent of the Holiday than their usual soul hits of the time! The best numbers here are the ones that are the most laidback -- letting the group drift... read more

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Gladys Knight & The Pips -- Neither One Of Us/All I Need Is Time (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
SOUL/Motown (UK), 1973/1974. New Copy .... $14.99
When Gladys Knight started out as a raw R&B-ish singer in the early 60s, nobody would have expected her to have such staying power -- and to become one of the 70s best interpreters of mellow ballads. The classic first album on this set -- Neither One Of Us -- is more than proof that Knight had... read more

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Kool & The Gang -- Live At PJ's (with bonus track) ... CD
De-Lite/Reel Music, 1971. New Copy .... $10.99 12.99
One of the greatest Kool & The Gang albums ever -- a monster live session that almost blows away their studio classics! The groove here is far more freewheeling and complex than some of their singles from the 70s -- longer, tripped-out tunes with a definite undercurrent of jazz amidst the funk... read more

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new Al Kooper with Shuggie Otis -- Kooper Session ... CD
Columbia/Acadia, 1969. New Copy .... $8.99 17.98
Shuggie Otis' second appearance on record (the first was with Johnny Otis on the Cold Shot LP) -- done in a studio blues jam headed by Al Kooper, who's more than willing to back off and let Shuggie get plenty of space to do his own thing! The record has Shuggie really going to town on a few... read more

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La Clave -- La Clave ... CD
Verve/Dusty Groove, 1973. New Copy .... $9.99 12.98
An incredible album of Latin funk -- the only-ever record from this west coast combo headed by the legendary Benny Velarde! Benny's a name that you might recognize from earlier, straighter Latin dates for Fantasy -- or for countless studio work during the 70s -- but here, he's really got a talent... read more

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new La Voyage -- Never Looking Back Again (with bonus track) ... CD
Trans/FTG, 1982. New Copy .... $14.99
Sweet 80s groove from La Voyage -- a group with a nice, lean sound -- upbeat, but never too over the top! There's a bit more depth here than usual for an indie group of this nature -- not just tracks aimed at the clubs, but some mellower soul numbers that almost feel like they're aspiring towards... read more

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Labelle -- Nightbirds/Phoenix/Chameleon ... CD
Columbia/BGO (UK), 1974/1975/1976. New Copy 2CD .... $15.99 19.99
A trio of Labelle albums -- all 70s classics for CBS! First up is Nightbirds -- the album the put Labelle over the top! The mighty Allen Toussaint is at the helm for this first Epic album to feature the trio of Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx, and Sarah Dash -- and he really helps the group find an... read more

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Patti Labelle -- Miss Patti's Christmas ... CD
Def Soul, 2007. New Copy .... $11.99 14.98
It's Miss Patti's Christmas, and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are along for the ride to make sure things come out right! But unlike in the old days, the newly-reinvented Jam/Lewis team has a great ear for subtlety here -- and they help keep the album in just the right spot -- unique enough to really... read more

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Patti Labelle -- Winner In You ... CD
MCA, 1986. New Copy .... $5.99 6.99
A bit one for Patti Labelle in the 80s -- a set that crossed over big at the time, but which still has the lady in very soulful territory! Patti seems to sparkle most here on the mellower cuts -- the gentle groovers and laidback ballads that helped open her up to a whole new audience, and which... read more

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Patti Labelle & The Bluebelles -- Sleigh Bells, Jingle Bells and Bluebelles ... CD
Relic, 1963. New Copy .... $10.99
Christmas Soul from the great Patti Labelle -- a CD that brings together her first full Christmas album, plus a number of bonus singles -- making for a nicely stuffed 16 track collection! These early 60s sides have a sweet, warm, innocent sound that's completely wonderful -- a soulful girl group... read more

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Lenny LaCour -- Walkin The Bullfrog -- Rare & Unreleased Chicago & Louisiana Outsider Rock N' Roll 1956 to 1979 ... CD
Night Train International, Late 50s/1960s/1970s. New Copy .... $11.99 15.99
Proto r&b rock and later, stranger material from Lenny LaCour -- a Louisiana character who moved it on over to Chicago in the early 50s! Lenny recorded singles for a few labels over the years that have rarely if ever been reissued before. Probably about 3/4's of the work here is Lenny's... read more

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Lafayette Afro-Rock Band -- Darkest Light -- The Best Of The Lafayette Afro-Rock Band (remastered edition) ... CD
Strut (UK), Mid/Late 70s. New Copy .... $13.99 14.99
The definitive batch of tracks by one of the 70s' most famous funk ensembles ever! The Lafayette Afro Rock Band were a bunch of Americans, relocated in Paris, who mixed that city's strong African music traditions with their own American funk and soul leanings. The result was an incredible sound... read more

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Sheila Landis -- Parenthe-Seizure ... CD
SheLan/Counterpoint (UK), 2007. New Copy .... $8.99
A long-overdue look at jazz vocalist Sheila Landis -- easily one of the hippest singers on the American scene of the past few decades! Sheila's got a style that's a bit like some of the freer, breezier vocalists of the Bay Area scene of the 70s -- or of the European scene of a few years before --... read more

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Last Poets -- Chastisment ... CD
Douglas/Charly (UK), 1972. New Copy .... $4.99
One of their greatest, and one of the early ones with Jalal -- who gave the group a much more lyrical sound, with more of an emphais on song construction and music, instead of just vocalizing ideas. Includes the great "Birds Word", an early jazz-rap cut that's a precursor to Gang Starr's... read more

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Last Poets -- Freedom Express ... CD
Movie Play (Portugal), 1988. New Copy .... $5.99
A really obscure one from The Last Poets -- dominated here by Jalal Nuriddin, who's relation with the London funk and soul crowd during the 80s probably led to the crafting of this set for Acid Jazz. The record's not a bad one --- with funky backings on most cuts, done in sort of a British acid... read more

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new Latimore -- All About The Rhythm & The Blues ... CD
Henry Stone, 2009. New Copy .... $11.99 12.98
A second great comeback set from Latimore -- working beautifully with producer George Chocolate Perry, who helps him hit a groove that's just like his classic 70s work for TK! As with those records, the vibe here is a laidback blend of blues and soul -- lots of great electric piano work stepping... read more

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Bettye Lavette -- I've Got My Own Hell To Raise ... CD
Anti, 2005. New Copy .... $12.99 13.98
A surprisingly wonderful set from deep soul diva Bettye Lavette -- a record that's actually as good as most of her older work, and that's something we didn't expect! We'll be honest in saying that we're always pretty darn suspicious of comeback albums by older soul singers -- and usually, we find... read more

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Bettye Lavette -- Tell Me A Lie ... CD
Motown/Reel Music, 1982. New Copy .... $10.99 12.99
A rare set from legendary southern soul diva Betty Lavette -- recorded as a one-off for Motown in the early 80s, but done in a deep soul style that has plenty of 70s touches! The feel here is almost in the Malaco mode -- southern soul, but with some more sophisticated modern touches -- an approach... read more

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Linda Laws -- Soul Butterfly ... CD
Jamie, 2008. New Copy .... $9.99 16.98
Contemporary grooves from Linda Laws -- a soul singer who's destined to put the Las Vegas scene on the map! Vegas isn't normally a place we'd look for soul music, but Linda's been singing around the city for a number of years now -- and she kicks off this set with the sweetly-stepping "Las... read more

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Ledisi -- Feeling Orange But Sometimes Blue ... CD
LeSun, 2001. New Copy .... $12.99
Killer work from Ledisi -- one of the best underground soul singers alive! This album has Ledisi opening up her bag a lot from her Soulsinger debut -- moving into some more jazz-based material, sung with a sweet mellow vibe that still retains all the soulfulness of earlier work, yet which also has... read more

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Ledisi -- It's Christmas ... CD
Verve, 2008. New Copy .... $11.99 14.98
An instant Holiday classic from Ledisi -- the kind of all-soul Christmas record we haven't heard since the 70s! Ledisi's great at any time of the year, but she really sounds wonderful here in this seasonal set -- working with producer Rex Rideout in a batch of tunes that still have all the deeper... read more

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Ledisi -- Soul Singer (original version) ... CD
LeSun, 2000. New Copy .... $12.99
The amazing debut of Ledisi -- presented here in the original mix and with the original cover! Ledisi's got a heck of a voice -- very rich and mellow, in a style that reminds us a bit of classic work by jazzy soul singers like Jean Carn or Dee Dee Bridgewater, but with more of a bite, and more of... read more

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Ledisi -- Soul Singer -- The Revival ... CD
LeSun, 2003. New Copy .... $12.99
An excellent bit of modern soul -- very much in the vein of Jill Scott, Laurnea, N'Dambi, or some of the other current underground divas from the US indie soul scene! Ledisi's got a heck of a voice -- very rich and mellow, in a style that reminds us a bit of classic work by jazzy soul singers like... read more

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new Jackie Lee -- Mirwood Records Masters -- All Of Jackie Lee's Legendary Mid-60s Mirwood Recordings ... CD
Mirwood/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy .... $15.99
Heavy soul from Jackie Lee -- one of the most hard-grooving singers to record on the west coast scene in the 60s! The package pulls together all of Lee's legendary sides for the Mirwood label -- the classic Northern Soul album The Duck, and lots of equally great singles that have the smooth-toned... read more

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Mamie Lee -- Once In A Lifetime (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
MGM/Poker (UK), 1966. New Copy .... $12.99
An overlooked gem from singer Mamie Lee -- a vocalist who inhabits the same space between jazz and soul as Nancy Wilson! The album's got a very groovy feel overall -- thanks to small combo backing from The Swingmen, a piano trio who backed up Mamie in live appearances, and who really fit in great... read more

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new Level 42 -- World Machine (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD
Polydor/Universal (UK), 1985. New Copy 2CD .... $27.99 29.98
A crossover classic from Level 42 -- a set that catapulted the soulful British group into international stardom! The tunes are catchy, filled with electro bits, and produced with some great bubbling touches from Wally Badarou -- whose hand in the studio really keeps things from ever getting too... read more

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JD Puma Lewis -- Shake It -- Make It Loose (with bonus tracks) ... CD
FTG, 1984. New Copy .... $14.99
Hard-grooving early work from JD Puma Lewis -- aka John Davis -- a singer who's possibly better known for his work in the group Spank, or for his vocal contributions to Milli Vanilli! Don't hold that later chapter of John's career against him, though -- as the work here is tight, soulful, and... read more

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Linda Lewis -- Reach For The Truth -- Best Of The Reprise Years 1971-74 ... CD
Warner (UK), Early 70s. New Copy .... $11.99
Heavenly soul from one of the loveliest ladies ever! Linda Lewis was a British soul singer with a very unique sound -- light and drifting vocals, in a mode that's similar to Minnie Riperton, mixed with folksy touches that recall the work of Terry Callier, produced with a jazzy sensibility that... read more

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Webster Lewis -- 8 For The 80s ... CD
Epic/Expansion (UK), 1979. New Copy .... $16.99
Genius jazzy soul from Webster Lewis -- one of his amazing late 70s sets for Epic Records! By this point in his career, Lewis had honed his keyboard craft to perfection -- and on albums like this one, he laid down some excellent smooth soulful fusion that soared in a righteous way that few other... read more
Also available: 8 For The 80s ... LP $9.99

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Webster Lewis -- Touch My Love (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Epic/Expansion (UK), 1978. New Copy .... $16.99
Webster Lewis takes off wonderfully here -- finding a completely unique groove that's equal parts club, soul, and fusion! The album's almost as sublime as Roy Ayers' best from the time -- and has a similar balance that's perfectly done -- a depth of thought that goes way beyond conventional club,... read more

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Light Of The World -- Round Trip (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Chrysalis/EMI (UK), 1980. New Copy .... $12.99
A Brit soul classic from Light Of The World -- and a set that has the funky group working strongly with producer Augie Johnson! Given Johnson's background with Wayne Henderson, the move is a great one for the group -- one that really helps them bring out the best warm sounds from their tight... read more

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Lightnin' Rod -- Hustlers Convention (Charly pressing) ... CD
Celluloid/Charly (UK), 1974. New Copy .... $5.99
Fantastic stuff -- incredibly hard and incredibly funky, and a masterpiece all the way through! Long before there was any talk of gangster rap, Jalal of the Last Poets recorded this album of gamblin', pimpin', and hard double dealin'. It's a fantastic album-long ride through the dark side of the... read more

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Liquid Liquid -- Liquid Liquid ... CD
99 Records/GR2 Classics, Early 80s. New Copy .... $10.99 11.98
A seminal set of grooves from Liquid Liquid -- the downtown New York combo who were as important to the early 80s scene as ESG! Like that group, Liquid Liquid lived in a weird space between genres -- part funky, part punky, and with a stark sound that was perfect for the post-disco scene of the... read more

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new Little Joe Blue -- Southern Country Boy (Japanese paper sleeve edition -- with bonus tracks) ... CD
Jewel/P-Vine (Japan), 1973. New Copy .... $26.99
Gritty electric work from Little Joe Blue -- a early 70s session for the Jewel label, cut with a really down-home feel! Most numbers here feature Little Joe updating an older mode with an electric twist -- but some other cuts pick up the pace a bit, and almost sound a bit funky -- thanks to some... read more

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Little Milton -- Friend Of Mine ... CD
Glades/Henry Stone, 1976. New Copy .... $9.99 10.98
Tight and soulful blues from Little Milton -- just the sort of record that helped him cross over to bigger audiences back in the day, and a set that still sounds plenty great all these many years later! The set was done in Chicago -- arranged by James Mack, with backing vocals from Kitty & The... read more
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Little Milton -- If Walls Could Talk (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Checker/Shout (UK), 1968/1969. New Copy .... $15.99
A great example of why Little Milton was always one of the few Chicago blues artists who could also break strongly in the soul camp at the time -- and a beautifully balanced set that perfectly shows both sides of the Chicago scene of the time! Production is by old Vee Jay maestro Calvin Carter,... read more

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Little Richard -- King Of Rock & Roll ... CD
Reprise/Collectors Choice, 1971. New Copy .... $10.99 12.98
A much rootsier set than some of Little Richard's other work for Reprise Records -- a record that almost goes back to the old days, but via the hipper styles of the early 70s! HB Barnum arranged and produced the set, but the groove is less funkier than some of Barnum's other work of the time -- a... read more

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Little Richard -- Rill Thing ... CD
Reprise/Collectors Choice, 1970. New Copy .... $10.99 12.98
A mindblowing set from Little Richard -- a stunning comeback session from the start of the 70s -- recorded at Muscle Shoals with a heavy funk component in the mix! Richard arranged and produced the record himself -- and it's a beautiful illustration of his genius -- hardly dimmed at this point in... read more
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Little Richard -- Second Coming ... CD
Reprise/Collectors Choice, 1972. New Copy .... $10.99 12.98
Funky 70s Little Richard -- very much in the spirit of his Rill Thing album, although a bit more polished! The album features production and arrangements from New Orleans soul legend Bumps Blackwell -- who first handled Richard way back when -- and the record's sort of divided half and half... read more

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Little Willie John -- Heaven All Around Me -- The Later King Sessions 1961 to 1963 ... CD
King/Ace (UK), Early 60s. New Copy .... $15.99
The last years of Little Willie John's mighty run for King Records -- and material that shows him working strongly in a soul mode for the 60s! There's still some traces of R&B at points, but John's made a strong shift forward in his styles -- helping change his sound with a range of new... read more

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Arnie Love & The Lovelettes -- Invisible Wind -- The Tap Recordings ... CD
Tap/P-Vine (Japan), Early 80s. New Copy .... $24.99
A full album of work from Arnie Love -- an artist we first discovered on the Don't Stop collection from Numero, served up here in a deeper collection of his work for the Tap Recordings label! Arnie's grooves here are mostly aimed at the dancefloor -- a tight bit of boogie or funk on the upbeat... read more

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Darlene Love -- It's Christmas Of Course ... CD
Shout Factory, 2007. New Copy .... $10.99
One of the first ladies of Christmas pop is back in fine form here -- singing soulful versions of a host of "neoclassics" -- contemporary Holiday tunes from the past decade or two! Darlene Love's been remembered strongly year after year for her annual Holiday performance on David... read more

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new LTD -- Love To The World ... CD
A&M, 1976. New Copy .... $5.99 6.98
One of the best albums ever by LTD -- featuring some wonderful early vocals by Jeffery Osborne, and stellar production by the team of Larry and Fonce Mizell! The Mizell Brothers sound a lot different here than they do on their Blue Note work -- more deeply soulful, with a sound that's perfect for... read more

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Jon Lucien -- I Am Now/Mind's Eye/Rashida ... CD
BMG (Germany), Early 70s. New Copy 2CD .... $14.99
Brilliant stuff -- all 3 of Jon Lucien's landmark RCA albums on one 2CD set! Lucien cut his best work for RCA -- but sadly, the albums were under-discovered for years, and are only now recently getting credit as the soul jazz landmarks they've come to be! On these albums, Jon's style is a... read more

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new Jon Lucien -- Live In NYC ... CD
Sugar Apple, 2003. New Copy .... $12.99
A recent set from vocalist Jon Lucien -- but easily some of the greatest work he's ever recorded! The session's done with a freeness that goes beyond even Jon's classic RCA and Columbia albums -- an acoustic setting that allows for more spontaneous expression and warmly flowing energy than we've... read more

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Jon Lucien -- Love Everlasting -- The Very Best Of Jon Lucien (with unreleased tracks) ... CD
BMG (UK), Early 70s. New Copy .... $11.99
An excellent Jon Lucien compilation that's way way better than the one that came out on Razor & Tie! This one features only work from Jon's RCA years -- which were easily his best-ever. Plus, it's also got 4 previously unissued tracks that were recorded during the early 70s -- but never... read more

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new Jon Lucien -- Man From Paradise ... CD
Sugar Apple, 2002. New Copy .... $12.99
Jon Lucien returns to his Caribbean roots for this one -- merging together some sunnier shadings with jazzier keyboards -- all done in a self-produced mode that echoes with more modern touches than Jon's classic work. The sound's still pretty great, though, and there's a warmly gentle quality to... read more

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new Jon Lucien -- Mind's Eye (Japanese pressing) ... CD
RCA/BMG (Japan), 1974. New Copy .... $23.99
Music beyond description or definition -- one of Jon Lucien's legendary albums for RCA -- a true pinnacle in the generation of sophisticated 70s soul! The sound here is a unique blend that's never been heard before -- and hardly ever since, even though many have tried -- a complicated tapestry of... read more
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Jon Lucien -- Rashida (Japanese pressing) ... CD
RCA/BMG (Japan), 1973. New Copy .... $23.99
Amazing work from the great Jon Lucien -- and probably his best-ever record! The album has Jon hitting a totally unified vision of spacey soul -- bringing in elements of Brazilian music and touches of his Carribean roots, fusing them together with a sweet jazzy style and one of the most compelling... read more
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new Jon Lucien -- Romantico ... CD
Sugar Apple, 1982. New Copy .... $12.99
A warmly crafted set that Jon Lucien recorded on his own after bigger fame at Columbia and RCA -- and a nice little record that shows that the Lucien magic was still very much in place! The set's got a gentler groove than some of his earlier records -- less ambitiously jazzy, and almost more of a... read more

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new Jon Lucien -- Time For Love ... CD
Sugar Apple, 2004. New Copy .... $12.99
Jon Lucien revisits a host of American standards from the 20th century -- but does so in a warmly flowing mode that's even better than some of his own original work of recent years! The album features Jon working with the same sort of jazz combo backing he received on his Live In NYC album -- a... read more

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new Jon Lucien -- Wayfarer -- Songs Of Praise ... CD
Sugar Apple, 2008. New Copy .... $12.99
The last album ever from Jon Lucien -- a spiritual recording, but one done with the same warm charms as his secular music! The album's hardly the standard gospel you might expect from the title -- and instead, it's done with the light blend of jazz, soul, and Caribbean influences that have always... read more

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Carmen Lundy -- Moment To Moment ... CD
Afrasia, 1991. New Copy .... $9.99 16.99
Carmen Lundy makes a record sparkle like few other singers -- bringing a strong sense of soul to every tune she touches, and really setting a whole new standard for contemporary vocal jazz! This sublime set from 1991 is one of Carmen's first key albums -- a record that resonates with a great sense... read more

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new Barbara Lynn -- Jamie Singles Collection 1962 to 1965 ... CD
Jamie, Mid 60s. New Copy 2CD .... $24.99 29.98
The deepest look we've seen so far at the magical mid 60s work of Barbara Lynn -- a set that features all the a- and b-sides of Lynn's singles for the Jamie label, plus some unreleased tracks as well! Lynn was a real standout in 60s soul -- a self-contained entity who not only wrote most of her... read more

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Cheryl Lynn -- Got To Be Real -- The Best Of Cheryl Lynn ... CD
Columbia/Sony, Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy .... $7.99
Plenty real soul here -- a killer collection of Columbia grooves by Cheryl Lynn -- a set that runs right from the clubby start to the more commercial finish of her time at the label! The package is a great illustration of Cheryl's ability to rise to the occasion in just about any setting -- and... read more
 
 

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