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Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!
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Roy Porter —
Jessica (Japanese yellow vinyl pressing – with bonus 7" single) ... LP Vistone/P-Vine (Japan), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 59.99
A wonderful mix of soul jazz, funky rhythms, and even more experimental moments – a truly tremendous effort from LA drummer Roy Porter, and the first set issued under the name of his Sound Machine group! The groove here is really unconventional – filled with unusual timings, phrasings, ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy yellow vinyl pressing, in gatefold cover with obi, and slide-out sleeve with a bonus 7" single!)
P-Vine (Japan), 2022. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 39.99
Really great work from Positive Force – a group who gave the world a rare groove classic back in the 80s, and who return here with fresh material that's every bit as great! The last time around, their lead singer was Denise Vallin – and here, the lovely Leslie Page steps up to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Sussex, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $28.99
A vocal group classic from back in the day – the one and only full length set issued by The Presidents – one of those east coast groups who really knew how to knock it out of the park! Van McCoy handles the production, and wrote and arranged most of the tracks too – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – a great copy!)
King James, 1985. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(Includes poster. Cover has light wear.)
Double L, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $2.99
Mr Personality turns his incredible set of pipes on a batch of pop standards, made up by Lloyd into his own uniquely styled numbers. He recruits Slide Hampton to handle the arrangements, played by his group with just a touch of R&B grit. Includes "On The Sunny Side Of The Street", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing.)
LPG/P-Vine (Japan), Mid 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 48.99
A killer of an album – a real corker from Lloyd, one of those singers who kept on growing tremendously after his early big hits! The album was recorded in Muscle Shoals, but it's got a smooth modern sort of finish – all compressed and slightly funky, in a manner that's partially ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Specialty, Early/Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A collection of unreleased and alternate tracks from Specialty sessions. LP, Vinyl record album
Prince, Late 70s. Sealed ... $11.99
Joy Dan's a little-known singer from Chicago – but she confidently takes on a variety of soul hits here – working with arrangements that are somewhat modern, but still earthy enough to live up to the indie soul look of the set! Joy's vocals are a bit shaky at times, but that's the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing.)
Paisley Park, 1985. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
A mad bit of psychedelic soul from Prince – a record that sounds better and better over the years, and which stands out from most of his 80s work thanks to some really unique production and songwriting! After Purple Rain, Prince did anything but freeze up in the face of living up to such a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Fold-over flap is missing. Cover has light wear.)
Paisley Park/Warner, 1991. Very Good+ 2LP ... $59.99
A big new chapter for Prince in the 90s – his first set with the New Power Generation, and a record that definitely has him amping up his game for the decade! There's maybe a bit more sampling here, and a groove that certainly has one ear open for the younger sound of R&B at the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (EU pressing in an unembossed cover, with some edge wear, price sticker remnants, and bent corners. Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Diamonds & Pearls (180 gram white marble vinyl pressing) ... LP 40.99
Diamonds & Pearls (2CD deluxe version) ... CD 17.99
Diamonds & Pearls (4LP 180 gram deluxe edition) ... LP 71.99
Diamonds & Pearls ... CD 14.99
Paisley Park/Legacy, 1991. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $40.99 42.99
A big new chapter for Prince in the 90s – his first set with the New Power Generation, and a record that definitely has him amping up his game for the decade! There's maybe a bit more sampling here, and a groove that certainly has one ear open for the younger sound of R&B at the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (2LP remastered edition – on 180 gram "milkly white marble" vinyl!)
Diamonds & Pearls (2CD deluxe version) ... CD 17.99
Diamonds & Pearls (4LP 180 gram deluxe edition) ... LP 71.99
Diamonds & Pearls ... CD 14.99
Diamonds & Pearls ... LP 59.99
Paisley Park/Legacy, 1991. New Copy 4LP ... $71.99 83.99
A big new chapter for Prince in the 90s – his first set with the New Power Generation, and a record that definitely has him amping up his game for the decade! There's maybe a bit more sampling here, and a groove that certainly has one ear open for the younger sound of R&B at the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Deluxe 2023 remastered 4 X 180 gram vinyl edition!)
Diamonds & Pearls (180 gram white marble vinyl pressing) ... LP 40.99
Diamonds & Pearls (2CD deluxe version) ... CD 17.99
Diamonds & Pearls ... CD 14.99
Diamonds & Pearls ... LP 59.99
Paisley Park, 1990. Near Mint- 2LP ... $79.99
The fourth Prince soundtrack in less than a decade – and a record that follows nicely after Purple Rain, Batman, and Parade, but with a slightly different spirit too – thanks to an ever-expanding Paisley Park family that included George Clinton, Morris Day, and Mavis Staples! The older ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has a cutout notch, faint ring impressions, a "Compliments Of Image" sticker in back, and is lightly bent at the top left corner.)
Warner/Legacy, 1979. New Copy ... $22.99
An overlooked record in the grand scheme – which is unforgivable in our book! This self-titled album is Prince's second album, and already his vision is becoming a little more focused, and you can really hear the seeds of his later efforts – a really remarkable, unique, and fascinating ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Prince ... LP 19.99
Prince —
Prince ... LP Warner, 1979. Very Good ... $19.99
An overlooked record in the grand scheme – which is unforgivable in our book! This self-titled album is Prince's second album, and already his vision is becoming a little more focused, and you can really hear the seeds of his later efforts – a really remarkable, unique, and fascinating ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Prince ... LP 22.99(Cover has edge wear, but looks nice overall.)
Warner/Legacy, 1999. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 26.99
A set that came out at the end of the 90s, but which features unreleased material from earlier years – which you might have guessed, given the "vault" in the title! The set has tracks that go all the way back to the mid 80s, but is mostly focused on the final years when Prince was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Old Town, 1965. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Decca, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Milestone, 1987. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Prestige/BGP (UK), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99 22.99
Bernard Purdie's first album as a leader for Prestige – cut right after he'd hipped up plenty of other sessions for the label with his famous funky drums! The groove here is very much in the best Prestige jazz funk mode of the early 70s – tightly vamping rhythms that draw heavily from ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Date/Nature Sounds, 1967. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $30.99 34.98
Massive work from one of the funkiest drummers of all time – the legendary Bernard Pretty Purdie, stepping out here in a batch of instrumentals that may well be his greatest album ever! Bernard's drums are right up front in the mix – leading off all tunes with a full, funky, echoey ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Soul Drums (expanded edition) ... CD 12.99
CBS/Mr Bongo (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.99
A masterpiece of spacey soul by the great Asha Puthli – a really unique 70s singer who has this incredible vocal range, and a great way of using it amidst slinkily soulful tracks – a bit like Minnie Riperton, or maybe like some of the Sylvia Striplin work with Roy Ayers! The sound here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mr Bongo (UK), 1970s. New Copy 2LP ... $27.99 29.99
The first ever career-spanning look at the music of legendary vocalist Asha Puthli – a singer who's maybe best known for her 70s club work on the European scene, but who also has a much wider range of expression – which you'll discover here! There's definitely some of the soul-based ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Essential Asha Puthli ... CD 11.99
20th Century, 1979. Near Mint- ... $39.99
An incredible blend of southern and modern soul – the second album by soul songwriter Sydney Joe Qualls, recorded in both Chicago and Muscle Shoals, with a stone mellow sound that's outta site! The groove here is extremely well-done – tight, but never too slick – and with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light ring impressions. Label on Side A has a sticker.)
Decca, 1967. Very Good ... $7.99
Excellent work from this soulful piano combo – a group who were a lot like the Three Sounds, but who added in extra percussion on congas and bongos from the great Percy France! There's some nice twists and turns on the record – and the set includes some great originals like "Haramb ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono spectrum label pressing. Cover has ringwear, heavy edge wear, yellowing from age, half split seams, some splitting in the spine, and some stains and inspection stamp in back.)
Marlin, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Queen Samantha offer up a nice mix of modes here – taking on the Box Tops' classic oldie "The Letter", before launching into some originals of their own – all in the best longform disco mode of the TK Records family of labels at their height! The group's singers aren't listed ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring impressions and a cutout notch.)
Raelets/Tangerine, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $34.99
A rare 60s cooker from The Raelets – showing the backing trio in great form away from their boss! The album's got an unusual format – in that 2/3 of the tracks are by the trio of female singers – but a remaining 1/3 is from Ike & Tina Turner – making a surprise ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small center split on the top seam.)
Rare Earth, 1969. Sealed ... $9.99 14.99
The first really major album from Rare Earth – issued on their own self-named subsidiary of Motown! The set's a perfect blend of the rich undercurrents of the heady Detroit scene of the late 60s – at one level a tripped-out rock record with styles that almost hint at MC5, at another ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Motown reissue pressing, still sealed with a small price code sticker.)
Motown, 1971. Very Good- 2LP ... $4.99
Columbia, 1971. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Nothing too peaceful here – at least not in a sleepy sort of way – as The Rascals are really hitting on all burners, and starting to mix a bit of funk in with their groove! The record's a great extension of the group's last work on Atlantic – and it takes that already-righteous ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has ringwear, edge wear, and a 2 Record Set sticker.)
Savoy, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $3.99 5.99
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(80s pressing.)
Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
One of Lou's excellent Capitol sessions produced by David Axelrod! The record's not an outwardly funky one, but Axe gives the set a nice loping groove on the best tracks – the sound that he brought to his best work with Rawls, and which really put him over the top back in the 60s. Titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing.)
Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of Lou Rawls' best for Capitol – produced by David Axelrod, and arranged by HB Barnum with a joyous, leaping, sock-soulful groove! The drums get nice and hard on the set – especially on the classic break version of "For What It's Worth", and the rolling righteous cut ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Philadelphia International, 1979. Near Mint- ... $2.99
One of Lou's classics for Philly International – a warm mix of smooth soul and adult vocals, handled with some great arrangements by Dexter Wansel and Thom Bell. There's less standout singles on this set than previous Philly records, but Lou's class and quality makes nearly every track come ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve – a nice copy.)
Lou Rawls —
Soulin' ... LP Capitol, 1966. Very Good+ ... $5.99
One of the best albums that Lou Rawls cut with the team of HB Barnum and David Axelrod – that incredible duo who made some of his 60s Capitol albums so great! The style here is wonderful – upbeat grooves from Barnum – who brings more soul into Lou's music than before – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a spot of surface wear in the upper corner, but is nice otherwise.)
Capitol, 1967. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of the great ones – produced by David Axelrod, with HB Barnum arrangements, and sublime vocals by Lou, who's really at his best in this sort of setting! The album features 2 hip monologues – "Righteous Woman" and "Dead End Street" – plus the famous sung ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear & aging.)
Capitol, 1969. Near Mint- ... $6.99
One of the nice moments from the days when David Axelrod was producing Lou Rawls! The record's a great mix of soul and tight LA production, and features the breakbeat cut "Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song)". Other nice ones include "Season Of The Witch", "It's You", "I ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Lou Rawls —
You're Good For Me ... LP Capitol, 1968. Very Good- ... $5.99
One of the beautiful records from Lou's late 60's years at Capitol, and one of the ones he made with the great team of H.B. Barnum and David Axelrod. As usual, Barnum turns out some fantastically swinging soul arrangements – and Axelrod's procduction ensures that things are nice and tight, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has ring wear, cutout hole, split bottom seam, aging.)
Lou Rawls —
Your Good Thing ... LP Capitol, 1969. Very Good- ... $1.99
Another one of the really good Lou Rawls albums from the late 60's. David Axelrod produced, and the drums are nice and hard, especially on "I Can't Make It Alone", which he arranged. Other tracks include "Give Me Your Love" (not the Curtis Mayfield song), "When She ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, ring & edge wear, aging.)
Harlem Sound/Now Again, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 26.99
One of those funk records that was even pretty darn obscure back in the day – at a time when so many other funk records weren't so obscure! But obscurity aside, the record also quickly grew into the stuff of legend – thanks to a groove that's totally great, and which has all this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Let's Talk (with bonus tracks) ... CD 7.99
Raydio —
Raydio ... LP Arista, 1978. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
The first Raydio set from guitarist Ray Parker – an artist who'd worked on countless session gigs by the time of this album, which gave him more than enough chops to get things right from the start! The sound is tight and definitely aimed at the charts, by Ray also brings his own sort of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Arista, 1979. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Not much rock here, but a definite guitar-driven groove – that Ray Parker vamp cooked up in a long legacy of work for other artists – really sparkling here in the frontline of Raydio! The bass is pretty strong too, with that mainstream funk sound that was popping strongly from the west ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Wenha/P-Vine (Japan), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 44.99
An obscure set from the Detroit scene of the early 80s – a jazz record, but one with a nice current of soul – thanks to work on both bass and vocals from Reginald "ShooBeeDoo" Fields! Wendell Harrison recorded the record, and also plays tenor on the record – but the set' ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Reminiscing (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 16.99
Jazzman (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 34.99
A rare gem of a record that's every bit as much a funk party as the disco celebration promised in the title – done with this lean, stripped-down vibe that often hits some of the same fast funk territory as late 70s gems from the P&P family of record labels! There's a nicely offbeat vibe ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numbered limited editon of 1500 – on heavyweight vinyl, in a tip-on sleeve and with download!)
Warner, 1977. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A great solo moment from Eugene Record – the singer who'd rose to fame with The Chi-Lites, and who still sounds pretty darn great here on his own! The album follows strongly from the best late styles of Record's previous group – and the tunes are a mix of ballads that Eugene could ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a faint name in pen.)
Warner, 1978. Near Mint- ... $5.99
A nicely understated set from the great Eugene Record – one that really has him moving forward in a mature, masculine role after his work with The Chi-Lites! Record's a great lead act on his own – and has a sense of confidence that's nicely balanced with some of the heartbreaking tones ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and a stained corner.)
Redbone —
Beaded Dreams Through Turquoise Eyes ... LP Epic, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Despite the Native American theme of the title, the group, and the cover image, the set is mostly a pretty straight mix of soul and rock, mid 70s crossover material with a flanged-out LA kind of appeal. Titles include "Interstate Highway 101", "Blood Sweat & Tears", "Co ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing.)
Volt, 1964. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
An album with a very fitting title – as the whole set is practically a dictionary of soul music, for anyone who needs an understanding of the genre! The cover alone tells you that the set is something special – and the sounds within are even better – classic Otis Redding on Stax ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo yellow label pressing. Cover has peeled corners with wear, split bottom seam with staining, wear, & clear tape, ink stamp.)
Volt, 1968. Very Good- ... $9.99
A very important crossover soul album – a huge hit for Otis Redding that was released after his tragic death in December 1967 – but it's also hard to say if it would have had the impact it did had Redding not passed while the LP was still in production. In a way, the record sort of set ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Atco stereo pressing. The lower left corner of the cover has some wear, splitting, and peeling of the back paste-on - due to moisture. Light wear overall.)
Otis Redding —
Otis Blue – Otis Redding Sings Soul ... LP Volt, 1965. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
Otis Redding Sings Soul – plenty of truth in that – but on this sweet little set, he somehow does it even better than before! The album's got a tightness that's totally great – but it's light years from the smoother soul of Motown, and still has plenty of the gritty Memphis edges ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with LW and AT etch. Cover has some surface & edge wear, aging.)
Atco/Rhino, Late 60s. New Copy 6LP set ... $89.99 124.98
The second half of the recording legacy of the legendary Otis Redding – all material that was issued after his tragic death in 1968 – tracks recorded during the 60s for Stax Records, but issued by Atlantic, who'd taken over the material during the same year that Otis left the planet! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atco, 1970. Very Good+ ... $29.99
In the years after his death, when Otis Redding had approached near-deity status, Atlantic was digging through their vaults (recently swiped from Stax!) to find whatever they could to put together a record. Fortunately, most of the material they came up with was great – as you'll hear on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bluesway, 1968. Very Good+ ... $11.99 16.99
A great setting for the legendary Jimmy Reed – working here with a tight groove, thanks to the band of Al Smith – who also produced the session! Wayne Bennett is on lead guitar, Lefty Bates on rhythm, and Jimmy Reed handles guitar and harmonica too. (Blues, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Vee Jay, 1964. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A smoking live set from Jimmy Reed – filled with the kind of rocking, rollicking numbers that made his bluesy groove an undeniable influence on the UK scene of the 60s! Most numbers begin with a compelling vamp, then have Jimmy taking the lead on vocals – adding in plenty of charm in ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and small splits in the bottom seam.)
LMI, 1972. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
An obscure one from Della Reese – and a set with a nice touch of soul, too! The album was produced by Della herself, with arrangements by Peter Myers – and titles include "Fire & Rain", "Funny", "Bein Green", "If Loving You Is Wrong", and ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
MCA, 1974. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Martha Reeves' first solo album for MCA – an all-out studio affair that's quite different from her classic 60s work for Motown! The album's done in a way that really focuses on the deepest side of Martha's vocals – in a way that goes for the sort of "rootsy" soul that was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a light fray in back at the opening.)
Verve, 1967. Very Good ... $8.99
Sublimely soulful work from Irene Reid – at one level a record that's in the field between jazz and soul, like albums from Gloria Lynne or Nancy Wilson at the time – but at another level, a key indication of Irene's strong strong vocal approach – one that's much deeper and more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has just a touch of light wear & aging, but is great overall!)
Minnie Riperton —
Perfect Angel ... LP Epic, 1974. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Minnie Riperton's first album for Epic – and the record that broke her from a hip Chicago underground artist into one of the seventies' biggest female soul stars! The record moves past the baroque soul of Minnie's early years with Rotary Connection and Charles Stepney – and hits a mix ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing with Kendun stamp. Cover has general wear, aging, and initials in pen.)
GRC/Soul Jazz (UK), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99
One of those funk classics that was a funk classic even back in the days when nobody was talking about funk classics! Ripple were an obscure little group of southern players, and although they later went onto cut a disco record for Salsoul, this first album is still their most enduring legacy. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Elektra, 1979. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A masterful fusion set from guitarist Lee Ritenour – one that expands his sound a bit more than usual by adding in vocals on a number of tracks – but in a way that really gets at the mainstream soul influences that bubble through his jazz work! The set features key vocal appearances ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese white label promo – P-10562E – in an embossed cover. Includes the insert. Cover has a Sample sticker, light edge wear, and is bent a bit at the edges.)
JVC (Japan), 1982/1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
On The Line has a style that's a bit keyboard-heavy – in a way that seems to borrow from some of the 80s soundtrack work of the time, and which is clearly a nod to the success of the Lyle Mays/Pat Metheny sound that was breaking big on ECM. The move is a nice one for Lee on the best cuts ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese Direct Disk pressing – VIDC-5. Includes the obi and insert.)
Elektra, 1981. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Few people did soulful fusion better than Lee Ritenour back in the early 80s – and the guitarist always seemed to find a way to really link together all the different sounds of the electric genre – from heavy jamming to soulful grooving to a rock-like appreciation for a good hook! ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some wear.)
Durium (Spain), Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $36.99 48.99
Rare work from Rocky Roberts – a 60s soul singer who mostly worked overseas, cutting records in Spain and Italy! Only one of Rocky's albums was ever issued here in the US – and this isn't one of those – as titles include "Hey Joe", "I Can't Stop Loving You", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In a flipback cover, which has one bottom part of the seam slightly loose. Rest is nice.)
ABC, 1978. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Motown, 1987. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and ring impressions.)
Tamla, 1976. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Smokey's Family Robinson finds Smokey exploring rather than simply setting out to continue riding the waves made by Quiet Storm. There's bits of dancefloor funk, pared down keyboard soul, spacey jams and a sweet ballad or two – all with Smokey's soul strirring vocals in peak form. Titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, ringwear, edge wear, bent corners, and some stains in back.)
Tamla, 1972. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Excellent 70s work by Smokey and crew – sort of their way of showing the emerging east coast vocal stars how much talent they still had! The record has a sweet, slightly modern sound – with an approach that hints at Smokey's later Quiet Storm sound, but maybe a bit more laidback ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Motown inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and bumped corners.)
Tamla/Elemental (Spain), 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 34.99
Legendary work from Smokey Robinson and his wonderful group – a killer set from the second all-male version of The Miracles – recorded with some wonderfully soaring harmonies! The group's got a nice bite on the bottom here – a groove to go with the "go go" promised in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Motown, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Who would have thought it? Smokey's great career at Motown was just designed to be inspiration for a TV Special! Who cares, though? The set's still got some of his biggest hits for Motown, if you can get past the title – and tracks include "Mickey's Monkey", "Being With ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing.)
Tamla, 1969. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A great one by The Miracles! Smokey and the group are clearly pushing the envelope here – stretching out for a deeper harmony sound, moving towards some of the smoother styles they'd use a bit more in the 70s. The result is a slightly-confused album, but one with some really interesting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles —
Special Occasion ... LP Tamla, 1968. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Smokey and the group do a great job on some lesser-known numbers – all presented with that wonderful warm polish that The Miracles brought to soul, a sound that's always great, even on a lesser-hit album like this! Titles include "Give Her Up", "Special Occasion", "Ye ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown and yellow label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Motown, 1967. Very Good+ ... $16.99
About as classic as you can get for late 60s Miracles! Smokey's vocals are in perfect form, and the group still has that 60s falsetto harmony sound, with lots of fragile bits and strong group backing. Includes the huge hit "Tears Of A Clown", plus a motherlode of great originals that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tamla tan & yellow stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Rockwell —
Somebody's Watching Me ... LP Motown, 1983. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of the strangest acts to come from Motown in the early 80s – and almost more of a new wave record than a soul one! The standout hit here is the title track "Somebody's Watching Me" – an odd electro tune that has Rockwell speaking/singing these paranoid lyrics with a vague ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring & edge wear. Label has a sticker.)
Island, 1976. Near Mint- ... $1.99
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(UK pressing. Cover has unglued seams.)
RCA, 1975. Near Mint- ... $24.99
An excellent LP by one of the most underrecognized talents of 70's soul! DJ's deep soul voice is smooth and mellow, with the kind of honest heartbreaking quality that you find in the best work by Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder. This great LP's got DJ in a nice set of arrangements that have a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Rolling Stones —
Undercover ... LP Rolling Stones, 1983. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A bit of an odd album, but one that showed the Stones were alive and kicking in the 80s. Taking off from the Stones' take on disco from their previous couple of LPs but keeping a nice rough edge on the proceedings, Jagger and Richards turned in what's probably their last great studio LP. 10 ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Non-stickered cover has minimal wear.)
Muscle Shoals Sound, 1987. Very Good+ ... $1.99 3.99
Produced by Jimmy Lewis and Rich Cason – the latter of whom did the arrangements. Titles include "In The Mix", "Burnin", "It's Time", "Lies", "Don't Clip My Wings", and "All Or Nothin Love". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Muscle Shoals Sound, 1985. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Modern Muscle Shoals material from The Rose Brothers – a male quartet with one foot in an older harmony soul mode, and the other firmly set into the bigger modes of the 80s! Mellower moments mix with electro elements on this debut album – with a vibe that's almost more east coast than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Motown, 1970s/Early 80s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $5.99
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(Record club pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Motown, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
An overlooked gem from Diana Ross – a set that's got a great mix of smooth grooves and tight soul numbers – all handled by 70s superproducer Richard Perry – and set to arrangements from Gene Page! Ross has this confident way of serving up the vocals, but an approach that's not ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch & light ring wear.)
Motown, 1980. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $8.99
A record so big they dropped the "Ross" from Diana's name – just to show how large the lady was living at the end of the 70s! The album was a key set in the solo years of Diana's career – a back to basics dancefloor effort done with impeccable production by Bernard Edwards ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Diana ... CD 8.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Motown, 1970s/Early 80s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
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(Cover has minimal wear, a few minor scrapes in front, a small scrape at the spine, and a Motown/MCA distro sticker in back.)
Diana Ross —
Diana Ross Live At Caesars Palace ... LP Motown, 1974. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A fantastic early demonstration of the solo powers of Diana Ross – a live date from Vegas, and one that has her commanding the stage not just as a singer of soul music, but as a female star ready to rival the talents of any of her contemporaries in the mainstream! Ross shines here with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue pressing. Cover has light wear, mild bend at the top.)
Motown, 1960s/1970s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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(Cover has a cutout notch and some splitting on the spine.)
Motown, 1977. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
A smoking live performance from Diana Ross – a double-length set that offers up the lady in all full aspects of her glory! Ross sings not just in the clubby soul mode that made her a huge act at the time, but also brings in echoes of older Motown moments, plus a fair bit of jazz inspiration ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring wear, edge wear, and aging.)
Motown, 1970s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A nice collection of some Diana's great early 70s work for Motown, when she really stepped out and established herself as one of the finest soul singers of the decade. 10 tracks in all: "Touch Me In The Morning", "Love Hangover", "Last Time I Saw Him", "I ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a tiny cut corner.)
Diana Ross —
Lady Sings The Blues ... LP Motown, 1972. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
On the one hand, our jazz snob side wonders why Diana Ross would be picked to star as Billie Holiday, but on the other, it makes perfect sense, as this soundtrack to the film was made during the early 70s, when she was at the top of her career, and one of the highest profile female soul singers. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes booklet.)
RCA, 1987. Very Good+ ... $4.99
An overlooked gem from Diana Ross' 80s years – a record that's quite different than her Motown music of the 60s and 70s, but in a way that really shows the singer stepping out and trying something new! The album's maybe more soulful than some of Diana's previous albums – thanks to work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
RCA, 1982. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
Diana Ross really finds a way to remake her groove here – a sweet new sound that fits her revamped look in the Andy Warhol image on the cover! Although Ross could sparkle strongly during the disco years, the best cuts here are some of the more midtempo moments – nicely spaced out in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has faint ringwear.)
Motown, 1981. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Cover has a cutout notch and a small hole.)
Motown, 1973. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of the more righteous albums from the early years of Diana Ross' solo career – a set that really has her moving past the familiar Motown groove of previous years, into a vibe that really shows the label's new California influence! The tracks here often feature expansive arrangements that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Motown reissue. Cover has light wear.)
Motown, 1960s. Very Good ... $2.99
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(Spanish pressing. Cover has 3 peel spots on her face, corner bend, light wear.)
Motown, 1960s. Near Mint- 3LP ... $19.99
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(80s promo pressing. Includes the booklet and Motown inner sleeves. Cover has a promo stamp, light ringwear, some edge wear, and small sticker remnants.)
Motown, 1968. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Diana and the ladies recorded live at London's Talk Of The Town nitespot – with arrangements conducted by Jimmy Garrett, and a set of tracks that includes a number of medleys of standards and late 60s pop tunes. Titles include "Mame", "Reflections", "In & Out Of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy stereo pressing with small stamper ring. Cover has some ring and edge wear and small peeled spots from price sticker removal.)
Motown (Canada), 1960s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Early 80s issue. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations —
TCB ... LP Motown, 1968. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of the odder 60s LPs from the Supremes, the soundtrack to a film that starred the group, with some guest appearances by The Temptations – in Motown-show versions of tracks that often feature the singers lapsing into medleys of other tunes, or doing some popular hits of the day. Titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Motown, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
A great document of a famous 70s TV special from Diana Ross – and a record that also features excellent guest work from Bill Cosby and The Jackson 5 – as well as an odd Motown appearance from Danny Thomas! Ross dominates the set, working with sublime larger arrangements that really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, in great shape otherwise.)
Jackie Ross —
New Beginning For Jackie Ross ... LP Golden Ear/P-Vine (Japan), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 34.99
Very obscure later work from Jackie Ross – recorded in her years after Chess Records, with a sound that's a lot more mature than before! The style here is a bit like Marlena Shaw in the late 70s – a sophisticated blend of soul, jazz, and a little bit of club – served up with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available New Beginning For Jackie Ross (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Mango, 1978. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Clubby tracks with a bit of a Caribbean influence – recorded in New York, with some really great instrumental touches on keyboards! The tracks mostly feature chorus vocals by a group of singers that includes Luther Vandross, Gloria Covington, and Lani Groves – but the best part of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and some marker in front.)
Mercury, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
One of the best-remembered albums from Greek singer Demis Roussous – a soulful 70s set that's quite a change from his early material in the group Aphrodite's Child! The set was recorded in the US, with warm soulful arrangements from Don Peake and Freddie Perren – who serve up some ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
