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Automat —
Automat ... LP 
EMI/Tempo Dischi (Italy), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Sweet cosmic disco from the Italian scene of the 70s – a record that was produced at a time when the inspirations of Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream were really finding their way into the clubs! The group is really just the duo of Romano Musumarra and Claudi Gizzi– and the pair work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dave Bartholomew & Others —
Spirit Of New Orleans – The Genius Of Dave Bartholomew ... CD 
EMI, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
An amazing collection of New Orleans soul and R&B – all from the masterful hands of producer/arranger Dave Bartholomew! CD
Charles Brown —
Driftin' Blues – The Best Of Charles Brown ... CD EMI/Aladdin, Late 40s/1950s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Fantastic work from the great Charles Brown – an equal mix of jazz and blues, delivered with a smooth, sophisticated touch that really helped move things forward in the postwar years! 20 classics from his years at Aladdin Records. CD
(Out of print.)
Coconuts —
Don't Take My Coconuts ... LP EMI, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The Coconuts without Kid Creole – but still getting some nice production from August Darnell himself! LP, Vinyl record album
EMI, Early 70s. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose were one of a handful of early 70s groups – like Chairmen Of The Board or 100 Proof Aged In Soul – who had a sound that was incredibly hard to peg. There were bits of southern rawness in the vocals, but the overall approach also had plenty of ... read more CD
D'Angelo —
Cruisin' (radio, album, inst) (CD single) ... CD EMI, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
D'Angelo —
Me & Those Dreamin Eyes Of Mine (Def Squad rmx, dreamy rmx, two way street rmx, album) ... 12-inch EMI, 1996. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
D'Angelo —
Unreleased Rare & Live ... LP EMI (Japan), Late 1990s/Early 2000s. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
A great vinyl release of beautiful live material from one of the greatest new soul stars of the past decade – plus rare and previously unreleased tracks! Sides A & B of this double vinyl set features rare tracks and remixes of album tracks by some of the most influential hip hop figures ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the corners.)
Dayton —
Dayton ... CD United Artists/EMI (UK), 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first album by this excellent 80s groove ensemble – and a key part of the Ohio funk scene of the end of the 70ss! Forget the more famous funk acts you may know from Ohio, because Dayton's Dayton (can we say that?) were one of the sweetest, smoothest, tightest funk acts to come out of the ... read more CD
(Out of print, remastered edtion.)
Thomas Dolby —
Flat Earth ... CD Capitol/EMI (UK), 1984. Used ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked early 80s gem from Thomas Dolby – a beautifully mellow album that comes across with less of the quirky pop touches of his earlier work! The Dolby heard here is almost in an Eno/Green World mode – mixing electronics with evocative lyrics – at a level that's a few ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
Doris —
Did You Give The World Some Love Today Baby (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP EMI/Mr Bongo (UK), 1970. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
One of the grooviest albums ever recorded – a set that's funky, offbeat, and has way more to offer than most American album of the time! Swedish singer Doris really knocked it out of the park with this one – working with arranger Bert Egerbladh, who gives the set some nicely unusual ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Elbow Bones & The Racketeers —
New York At Dawn (with bonus tracks) ... CD EMI/Hot Shot (UK), 1984. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Kind of a silly name for a group – but the record's pretty nice! Elbow Bones & The Racketeers were one of the many retro-soul groups working under the guidance of producer August Darnell – aka Kid Creole – who gave the group a style that was similar to his own unique blend of ... read more CD
Enchantment —
If You're Ready – The Best Of Enchantment ... CD United Artists/EMI, Late 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great collection of the first wave of work from late 70s Detroit harmony group Enchantment – the best of their recordings for United Artists, and a set that's put together with a real focus on the group's mellower tracks! Like The Dramatics at the time, Enchantment had a newly ... read more CD
Fela Ransome Kuti —
Fela Ransome Kuti Vol 1 & 2 ... LP EMI/Pathe (France), Early 70s/1977. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Killer 2LP set that includes a number of harder to find Fela tracks – and way more than the usual best of that you'd expect! The set has 2 tracks per side of an album, for a total of 8 cuts in all – and lots of the titles are tough to find, like "Chop & Quench", "Let' ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fela & Africa 70 —
Confusion ... LP EMI (UK), Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Really mindblowing work from Fela – a seminal 70s set that may well open up even more than any other album from the time – as the leader and Africa 70 stretch out on a single track that takes up the entire record! "Confusion" is almost proggish at the start – with a ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jesse Green —
1, 2, 3 Vamos ... LP EMI/Movie Play (Spain), 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A classic set from Jessie Green – the singer's biggest album ever, and a great blend of 70s soul with deeper Caribbean roots! Jessie hails from Jamaica, and got his start in reggae – but by the time of this record, he was reaching out with a wider, global sort of style – one that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Harlem River Drive —
Harlem River Drive (UK pressing) ... CD Roulette/EMI (UK), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A legendary Latin funk album – spearheaded by Eddie Palmieri! The record is a landmark crossover album from the early 70s – cut at the end of the Latin soul era, but featuring that genre's wonderful mix of Puerto Rican soul, Spanish Harlem Latin, and New York funk – which are ... (Latin, Soul) read more CD
EMI, 1987. Sealed ... $2.99 6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker.)
Nona Hendryx —
Why Should I Cry? (extended, dub version/EMI, 1987. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Lightnin Hopkins —
Complete Aladdin Recordings ... CD Aladdin/EMI, Late 40s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Hot Chocolate —
Very Best Of Hot Chocolate ... LP EMI (UK), 1970s/Early 80s. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue. Cover has edge wear and some mild bends.)
Jellybean —
Mexican (dance mix, acapella, funhouse mix, short)/EMI, 1984. Very Good (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
An old school classic from way back – a reworking of the famous groover by Babe Ruth, opened up nicely for the 80s dancefloor by Jellybean! Heck, the cut almost makes you forgive him his silly name! (Hip Hop, Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a hype sticker, some edge wear, small peel in the lower corner on the front & back.)
BB King —
My Kind Of Blues ... CD United/EMI, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Smiley Lewis —
I Hear You Knocking (80s pressing) ... LP Imperial/EMI, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Raw New Orleans soul from Overton "Smiley" Lewis – one of the city's big stars in the 50s R&B years, and a singer who arguably set the stage for later deep soul to come! A few years before, and Lewis might have been more of a blues singer – but here, he's working with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small corner bump.)
Geoff Love —
Close Encounters & Other Disco Galactic Themes ... LP EMI/MFP (UK), 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Nick Ingman's the arranger on Close Encounters – and helps give the record a disco vibe that's quite different than the usual sci fi set – a groove that clearly stems from Ingman's great sound library work of the 70s – touched here with plenty of clubby rhythms and some especially ... (Now Sound, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a distro sticker at the bottom left corner.)
Maze —
Anthology ... CD Right Stuff/Capitol, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An essential 2 CD set that brings together some of the best work ever by one of the 70's most enduring modern soul groups! We've always loved Maze, but they sound extremely great on this CD – since it picks through their classic albums, and brings together the best cuts, skipping over some ... read more CD
Wendy Moten —
Wendy Moten ... CD EMI/Universal (Japan), 1992. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Wonderfully catchy work from Wendy Moten – a soul singer with a range that goes back to classic female singers of years past, but which is set here to more of an early 90s contemporary crackle! New jack beats pepper the record, but not in a way to hide any sort of weakness in the vocals ... read more CD
Najee —
Day By Day ... CD EMI, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
Najee —
Najee's Theme ... LP EMI, 1986. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Neville Brothers —
Uptown ... LP EMI/Rounder, 1987. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Neville Brothers —
Whatever It Takes (etouffee dance mix, bisque mix edit, jambalaya mix, beignet mix)/EMI, 1987. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
O'Jays —
Heartbreaker ... LP EMI, 1993. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great later work from The O'Jays! They've been around forever, but they still have a way with harmonies that few newer groups can match. Includes "No Can Do", "Somebody Else Will", and "Heartbreaker". LP, Vinyl record album
EMI/Manhattan, 1988. Near Mint- ... $7.99
(Rock, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Heavy Nova ... Cassette 1.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Parliament —
Osmium ... CD Invictus/EMI, 1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An insane bit of fuzzed-out funk! This is Parliament's rare first album – a trippy batch of tunes that come off of Clinton's experimentation in the Detroit soul scene, infused by the rock-heavy energy of the city at the time, and probably a heck of a lot of cannabis, too! The record is ... read more CD
(Out of print 2002 EMI pressing.)
Persuasions —
Man, Oh Man – Power Of The Persuasions ... CD EMI (UK), Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Jeff Redd —
Down Low ... LP EMI/P-Vine (Japan), 1994. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A late bit of new jack from Jeff Redd – a singer who later rose to greater fame behind the scenes in the music biz, but who's great here as a lead artist on his own! The tunes are full of the catchy hooks and beats that mark the best new jack work of the time – and as with some of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
EMI/Universal (Japan), 1993. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99
Riff weren't one of the only groups on the scene in the early 90s to tie old school harmonies with hip hop and new jack production elements – but given their vocal work on this album, they may well be one of the best – as the set definitely puts the vocals first, and really lets them ... read more CD
Diana Ross —
Force Behind The Power (LP, edit)/EMI (UK), 1991. Very Good (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has an unglued bottom seam.)
Diana Ross —
Heart (Don't Change My Mind)/EMI (UK), 1985/1989/1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(1993 pressing in a slim jewel case.)
EMI (UK), 1999. Very Good+ 2x12" (pic cover)... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a sticker spot and light wear.)
Diana Ross —
One Woman – Ultimate Collection ... CD Motown/EMI (UK), 1970s/1980s/1990s. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Diana Ross —
Promise Me You'll Try (main, inst)/EMI (Japan), 1993/1997. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(3-inch mini CD pressing.)
Diana Ross —
Take Me Higher (BT's sonic illusion mix, I feel radical mix, T-empo's club adventure, eclipse mix, da drum drum acid mix) ... 12-inch EMI (UK), 1995. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Diana Ross —
When You Tell Me That You Love Me/EMI (UK), 1991. Very Good (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Diana Ross —
Why Do Fools Fall In Love/EMI, 1981/1993/1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Club mixes by Joey Negro and David Morales! CD
Labi Siffre —
Remember My Song ... LP EMI/Mr Bongo (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Easily the best-remembered album by Labi Siffre – thanks to some well-used sample tracks over the years! But over and above the fame of the funky tunes "The Vulture" and "I Got The", the record's a key part of Siffre's 70s catalog – a record that's as great for its ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice heavy-cover vinyl reissue!)
Nina Simone —
Amazing Nina Simone (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Colpix/EMI (Japan), 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Amazing is right – as Nina Simone is really taking off here – showing the world that she's way more than just another jazz singer – able to hit some righteous currents that would only explode even more in years to come! Nina's emotion is subtle, but extremely powerful – ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
Soul II Soul —
Keep On Movin' – Club Classics Vol One (10th Anniversary Edition) ... CD Capitol/EMI, 1989/1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
Essential! When this one came out at the end of the 80's, it not only restored our faith in modern soul music, but it also drew the world's attention to the rich rich talents that had been bubbling under in London's mid 80's rare groove scene. The record's a classic, and most of the tracks still ... read more CD
EMI, 1979. Near Mint- ... $1.99 3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Bettye Swann —
Bettye Swann ... CD EMI/Honest Jons/Astralwerks, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A treasure trove of late 60s southern soul from the great Bettye Swann – 22 tunes cut for Capitol between 1968 and 1970 after she jumped from the indie Money Records! Sadly, the move didn't turn Bettye into the major star Capitol no doubt expected to arise – and these fantastic tracks ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Talk Talk —
Such A Shame (extended mix)/EMI, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In the stickered spiral print sleeve.)
Johnnie Taylor —
Just Ain't Good Enough ... CD Right Stuff/EMI, 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great little album of modern soul, cut by Johnnie Taylor years after his early raw Stax recordings, and about half a decade after his hit with "Disco Lady". The record's a surprising treat, and has Johnnie singing with smooth slick arrangements, in a warm mellow style, given a nice ... read more CD
Irma Thomas —
Time Is On My Side – The Best Of Irma Thomas ... CD Minit/EMI, Early 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Titles include "Ruler of My Heart", "Two Winters Long", "It's Raining", and of course, all the hits – 23 tracks total. CD
(Out of print.)
Ike & Tina Turner —
It's Gonna Work Out Fine (80s pressing) ... LP EMI, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Sock-hard early soul from the team of Ike & Tina Turner – a great little batch of tracks recorded back in their early years on Sue Records, when the duo was just starting to come on strong, and really came across with a heck of a lot of power! There's none of the simple tricks or fake ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Luther Vandross —
I Know (Japanese pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD Virgin/EMI (Japan), 1998. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Includes obi.)
Caron Wheeler —
UK Blak (Japanese pressing – with bonus track) ... CD EMI, 1990. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Caron Wheeler's first album after parting company with Jazzy B & Soul II Soul – still done in a very Soul II Soul-like style, though, with plenty of chunky beats that work well with Caron's deeply soulful vocals. There's a different producer on nearly every track – including Carl ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
EMI/Svart (Finland), 1975. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $18.99 34.99
Finnish soul by an American singer – not the same Charles Williams that you might know from 70s jazz funk albums – but an even earlier talent, really shining brightly here in a soulful Scandinavian setting! The album's a really lost rare groove treasure – a record that almost has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nancy Wilson —
From Broadway With Love/EMI (UK), 1966. Used ... Just Sold Out!
2 Nancy Wilson Capitol sets from 1966 – back to back on one CD! From Broadway With Love is Broadway material – but given the Nancy Wilson twist – and sung in a mode that's a lot more soulful than other records of its type! Nancy's at her strong early Capitol best here – ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nancy Wilson —
Hollywood My Way/Capitol/EMI (UK), 1963. Used ... $12.99
2 key albums in the early career of Nancy Wilson – back to back on one CD! For Hollywood My Way, Wilson turns her wonderfully sophisticated vocal style towards a batch of hits from Hollywood films of the 40s, 50s, and 60s – arranged and conducted by Jimmy Jones, in that classy blend of ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol/EMI, 1960. Used ... $4.99
A classic set by the incomperable Nancy Wilson! The wonderful tunes here are set to really sweet arrangements by Billy May. It features mostly an assortment of standards, done with Wilson's pitch perfect, sophistisoul touch! The real standout here is the impeccable "Guess Who I Saw ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(2004 pressing.)
Bobby Womack —
Lookin' For A Love – The Best Of Bobby Womack 1968 to 1976 ... CD EMI/Razor & Tie, Late 60s-Mid 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Bobby Womack —
Midnight Mover – The Bobby Womack Collection ... CD Minit/EMI, Late 60s/1970s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic set with 44 tracks! CD
(Out of print.)
Xavier —
Point Of Pleasure ... CD Liberty/Toshiba/EMI (Japan), 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
Classic 80s funk from Xavier – a group led by bassist Ernest Smith, who'd already had plenty of practice working with Isaac Hayes, The Midnight Movers, and The Coasters during their funky late 60s years! The groove here is similar to some of the other tight funk groups on Liberty at the time ... read more CD
Various —
Aladdin Records Story ... CD EMI/Aladdin, Late 40s/1950s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A killer collection – served up in a unique cardboard binder style – with 53 rare soul and R&B tracks from Aladdin Records! CD
(Out of print, case has some light wear.)
Various —
EMI Music Publishing Presents Classic Songs Of The Motown Era – Vol 2 (4CD set) ... CD Motown/EMI, 1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used 4CD ... Out Of Stock
A sprawling promotional release with 88 tracks from Marvin Gaye, Edwin Starr, The Supremes, The Miracles, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, The Velvettes, The Commodores, Michael Jackson, Gloria Gaynor, Tammi Terrell, Kim Weston, Syreeta and others! CD
Various —
Finger Poppin & Stompin Feet – 20 Classic Allen Toussaint Productions For Minit Records 1960-1962 ... CD Minit/EMI, Early 60s. Used ... $12.99
20 tracks produced by Allen Toussaint – one of the greatest talents to ever emerge from the New Orleans soul scene, working here in his earlier years, coming up with a rough and chunky groove that's virtually defined the sound of the city! Titles include "It Will Stand" by The ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
EMI, 1950s/Early 1960s. Near Mint- ... $5.99 7.99
With selections by Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew, Smiley Lewis, Smilin' Joe, Archibald, Earl King, Huey Smith & The Clowns, Ford Eaglin, Joe Houston, and Big Jay McNeely. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has a small cutout notch.)
Various —
Minit Records Story ... CD Minit/EMI, Late 60s/1994. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Very cool 2 CD compilation featuring 53 tracks from one of the greatest soul labels of the 60's. There's loads of great stuff here, including some unreleased tracks, and the artists include The Younghearts, The O'Jays, Gene Dozier, Bobby Womack, The Showmen, Irma Thomas, Aaron Neville, Benny ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
EMI, Late 50s/1960s. Near Mint- ... $2.99 11.99
With selections by Bobby Freeman, The Clovers, Fats Domino, The Rivingtons, Johnny Darrow, The Everglades, Robert Parker, Human Beinz, The Beach Boys, The Silhouettes, The Five Keys, The Roller, The Senors, Johnny Otis, and The Larks. (Rock, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has a thin cutout notch.)
Various —
Something For The Weekend Vol 2 – 12 Extended Soul Classics From The 70s & 80s ... CD Stateside/EMI (UK), 1970s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great follow-up to the first set in this series – a dozen classic dancefloor tunes, running the gamut from funky fusion to jazzy soul to 80s groove! The vibe here is definitely somewhere in the Larry Mizell/Capitol Rare mode – with a real focus on the kind of smooth groovers that ... (Funky Compilations, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
EMI (UK), 1982. Sealed ... $6.99
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