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Buster BrownNew King Of The Blues (Collectables) ... LP
Fire/Collectables, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Early bluesy soul from Buster Brown – in the fierce tradition of Fire Records. Tracks include "When Things Go Wrong", "Madison Shuffle", "John Henry", "Sincerely", and "I'm Going But I'll Be Back". (Blues, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Collectables pressing. Cover has a tiny stained spot at the opening.)

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Charles BrownOne More For The Road ... LP
Alligator, 1989. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and large hype stickers.)

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✨✧ James BrownBlack Caesar ... LP
Polydor, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $48.99
James Brown gets even better than before – working here in the setting of a blacksploitation soundtracks – which makes the album a doubly funky outing from the 70s! James is a master throughout – beating Isaac Hayes and Curtis Mayfield at their own games – as he works with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s die-cut cover pressing – vinyl is clean, and cover is very nice. Capitol Records club pressing.)

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James BrownGettin' Down To It ... LP
King, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... $16.99
A great little album by James Brown – and very different than his other work! He cut this one with the groovy Dee Felice Trio – a jazz-based combo that he recorded on their own for King, on another very rare, very excellent record. The band's in similar form here, although not ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing with deep groove. NOTE – vinyl has an edge warp and plays with a swoosh sound on the first track on each side. Cover has ring and heavier edge wear.)

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✨✧ James BrownHot ... LP
Polydor, 1975. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of the lesser-known albums from the mid 70's, and one that includes a mix of remakes of old stuff, and some faster tracks that seem to be aimed at the dancefloor. Dave Matthews arranged a number of tracks, including "Hot", "So Long", and "(I Love You) For Sentimental ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Cover has ring impressions, bent corners, and is lightly stained and flaky at the bottom right corner.)

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James BrownIt's a Man's Man's Man's World ... LP
King, 1966. Near Mint- ... $24.99
James Brown, proud and loud – a smoking 60s album that provides a great link between his earlier styles and his freer roots – with a brilliant blend of funk, soul, and a touch of raw R&B! Given the power of The Godfather at this point, there's no denying that even the older cuts ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great 80s French pressing!)

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James BrownLive At The Apollo ... LP
King, 1963. Very Good ... $39.99
A landmark album that forever changed the face of live recordings – and soul music too! As has been told and retold often, King records not only had the genius idea of bringing recording equipment into the Apollo Theater to catch James in a smoking live setting – the sort of show that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early stereo blue label pressing without crown. Cover has aging.)

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James BrownSho Is Funky Down Here ... LP
King, 1971. Sealed ... $19.99
A legendary bit of fuzzy funk from James Brown – an important collaboration with the mighty Dave Matthews, who brings a more tripped-out feel to the record than some of James' other King sessions of the time! Matthews adds in lots of psych-influenced guitar – used very different than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2019 Now Again reissue, still sealed with hype sticker.)

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James BrownSuper Bad ... LP
King, 1971. Very Good+ ... $38.99
Super Bad is right! This is hard-hitting funky James – from the badass cover right down to the extended tracks on the record, which point the way towards the hard live jamming of the classic Payback years! Everything wonderful is in place on the set – from the band's grooves at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – nice and clean! Cover has some very light wear, but this is a nice copy!)

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Nappy BrownSomething Gonna Jump Out The Bushes! ... LP
Black Top, 1987. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album

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Peter BrownDo You Wanna Get Funky With Me? ... LP
Drive, 1977. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
A super-huge moment for Miami funk guru Peter Brown – a record instantly recognized by the silhouetted cover image of a perky nude in a window on the front, and for the very famous title hit, "Do You Wanna Get Funky With Me?" Despite its hit status, the record's actually a pretty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear. Vinyl has a short click on "Singer's Become A Dancer".)
Also available Do You Wanna Get Funky With Me (with bonus track) ... CD 12.99

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Randy BrownRandy ... LP
Chocolate City, 1981. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Fantastic work by Randy Brown – one of the unsung heros of modern soul! This album ranks with Randy's best work on Chocolate City, and features some sublime numbers that groove along gracefully – stepping along to smooth vocals from Randy, occasionally getting a bit funkier. The album ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)

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Ruth BrownSoftly (aka Ruth Brown 65) ... LP
Mainstream, 1965. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $6.99
A very unusual setting for the legendary Ruth Brown – the singer who first rose to fame singing raw-edged R&B tracks for Atlantic Records in the 50s – but who works here in a much jazzier mode overall! The set features backings from Peter Matz – who often accompanied the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a Roulette sticker.)

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Shirley BrownShirley Brown ... LP
Arista, 1977. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A great non-Stax album from Memphis soul singer Shirley Brown – recorded for Arista, but with all the depth and feeling of her indie work! Shirley's wonderfully teamed here with songwriter Bettye Crutcher –one of the best second generation talents at Stax, and writer with a great way ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and bumped corners.)
Also available Shirley Brown ... CD 14.99

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✨✧ BT ExpressDo It (Til You're Satisfied) ... LP
Scepter, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
The monumental debut of BT Express – and an excellent funk album that often gets overlooked by fans of the music because of the band's bigger fame as a disco group! This first record has the combo grooving hard and instrumentally – in the mode of a tight blacksploitation soundtrack, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available
Do It (Til You're Satisfied) (with bonus tracks) ... CD 11.99
Do It (Til You're Satisfied) (with bonus tracks) ... CD 10.99

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Hiram BullockFrom All Sides ... LP
Atlantic, 1986. Very Good ... $3.99
An 80s classic from guitarist Hiram Bullock – a fusion set with a lot more smooth edges than the gritty surface of Hiram's well-played guitar on the cover! The set's quite polished, but still pretty great – never too overdone, and still based mostly around instrumentation by a core ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp & cutout notch.)

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Solomon BurkeBest Of Solomon Burke (Japanese pressing) ... LP
Atlantic (Japan), Mid 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
An excellent Japanese-only collection, filled with 60s deep soul classics from Solomon Burke – gems from his years at Atlantic Records, with titles that include "Just Out Of Reach", "Party People", "Save It", "The Price", "Down In The Valley", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Solomon BurkeCry To Me ... LP
Atlantic/Charly (UK), Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $22.99
Killer early Atlantic Records material from Solomon Burke – pulled together here in a well-done UK compilation, with 16 tracks in all! LP, Vinyl record album
(In great shape!)

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Solomon Burke, Eddie Bo, The Cellos, & OthersJackpot Of Hits ... LP
Apollo, Late 50s. Very Good ... $11.99
A great collection of early soul material from the later years of the Apollo Records label – rare work from Solomon Burke, Jimmy Jones, The Keynotes, King Curtis, Chuck Edwards, The Cellos, The Delroys, and Eddie Bo! LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice clean copy.)

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Jerry ButlerAll Time Jerry Butler Hits (Trip) ... LP
Trip, Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s non-gatefold issue. Cover has light wear.)

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Jerry ButlerBest Of Jerry Butler (Mercury) ... LP
Mercury, 1970. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Seminal work by one of our favorite soul singers of all time! Jerry first came to fame with The Impressions and on his own in the early 60s – singing dark moody easy tunes that well earned him the nickname of "Iceman". In the late 60s, though, he moved onto Mercury where he broke ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has some ring wear.)

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✨✧ Jerry ButlerHe Will Break Your Heart ... LP
Vee Jay, 1960. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Classic Vee Jay work by Jerry Butler – one of his later albums for the label, but featuring a number of early tracks written with Curtis Mayfield! Includes the classic early Impressions-type duet "He Will Break Your Heart" – plus the cuts "Thanks To You", "I ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Chameleon Music Group reissue in an older cover, with light ringwear and some heavy edge wear.)

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Jerry Butler/Exuma/Bobby ScottJoe – Original Soundtrack ... LP
Mercury, 1970. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Very weird soundtrack to this spooky 70s film starring Peter Boyle! Bobby Scott did the score, and it's hipper than most of his other stuff – with a mixture of jazz, groovy, and straight orchestral scoring. Jerry Butler sings vocals on the tracks "Where Are You Going?" and "Yo ... (Soundtracks, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small cutout hole.)

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Bobby CaldwellBobby Caldwell ... LP
Clouds, 1978. Very Good ... $69.99
The legendary debut of Bobby Caldwell – a blue-eyed soul singer who borrowed just the right amounts from AOR and R&B! Bobby's got a voice that's really great, and wrapped up warmly amidst keyboards and larger arrangements that all come across with a very cool compressed style – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Canadian TK pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)

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Bobby CaldwellCat In The Hat ... LP
Clouds, 1980. Very Good+ ... $29.99
One of the greatest moments ever from Bobby Caldwell – a special little album that occupies it's own place between genres – a touch of soul, the warmth of jazz, and a delivery that really helped Caldwell reach out to some big new audiences at the time! There's a cool, compressed feel ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve, with bent corners and a split seam. Cover has light wear and a center split in the spine.)

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CameoSingle Life ... LP
Atlanta/Polygram, 1985. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly bent at the edges.)

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✨✧ CameoWord Up! ... LP
Atlanta/Polygram, 1986. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A mid-80s classic from Cameo – one that showed the world that the group was still very much in the funky music game, even if their lineup had been reduced to a trio! Larry Blackmon's still at the head of the group – singing, drumming, and playing bass throughout – with plenty of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a square razor mark in front and is lightly bent at the bottom right corner.)

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GC CameronGive Me Your Love ... LP
Malaco, 1983. Very Good- ... $29.99 59.99
A wonderful later album from GC Cameron – a singer you might know best as the early lead in The Spinners – sounding quite different here in a Malaco Records setting! The album's got Cameron slow-stepping through some great mellow soul cuts – warm, sensuous tunes that work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has a gold promo stamp – but this is a great copy!)

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✨✧ Choker CampbellHits Of The Sixties ... LP
Motown, 1965. Very Good+ ... $23.99
Motown bandleader Choker Campbell leads a sharp group of studio musicians through a set of Motown hits like "Baby Love", "Finger Tips", "Mickey's Monkey", and "Pride and Joy". The sound is surprisingly swinging, with a nice soul groove that's as good as any ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a light corner bend.)

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Eddie C CampbellKing Of The Jungle ... LP
Mr Blues/P-Vine (Japan), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 39.99
A raw cooker from the Chicago scene of the 70s – the best kind of gritty electric blues that was being recorded by the indie labels, even at a time when other bigger companies were trying to turn it into cliche! Eddie Campbell is great here – with raw vocals that captivate instantly, ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)

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CapitolsDance The Cool Jerk (180 gram red vinyl pressing) ... LP
Atco/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $35.99 39.99
A landmark set of grooves by this excellent Detroit group – a trio who recorded for the local indie Karen, but got a much bigger boost towards fame when their record was picked up by Atlantic! The set's one of the killer 60s Motor Town sets produced by Ollie McLaughlin – and like the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Captain SkyAdventures Of Captain Sky ... LP
AVI, 1978. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A legendary funk set from late 70s Chicago – served up by our own Captain Sky, aka Daryl Cameron – an imposing figure who often worked in the same space-themed territory as the P-Funk empire in the mid 70s! The difference here, though, is that Cameron wrote, produced, and put the whole ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – White label promo in a plain sleeve.)
Also available Adventures Of Captain Sky ... CD 28.99

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James CarrBest Of James Carr ... LP
Goldwax/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
A beautiful collection of work from the legendary James Carr – a singer that those in the know place at the same level as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, or any of the deep soul greats of the 60s! Like Otis, James recorded heavily on the Memphis scene at the time – not for Stax or ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Felix CavaliereFelix Cavaliere ... LP
Bearsville, 1974. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)

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CFM BandCFM Band ... LP
Rey D, 1993. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited vinyl edition in the stickered sleeve. Label has a promo stamp.)

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Tim ChandellLove Letters ... LP
Pioneer International (UK), Early 80s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has waviness from moisture.)

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CharismaTime ... LP
Savoy, 1986. Near Mint- ... $28.99 33.99
(Gospel, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the top left corner.)

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Bobby CharlesChess Masters ... LP
Chess, Mid/Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
(Rock, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue.)

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Ray CharlesGenius + Soul = Jazz (180 gram pressing) ... LP
Impulse, 1960. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $21.99 34.99
A wonderful chapter in the career of Ray Charles – and a key album in helping raise his respect level a notch or two in the early 60s! We might argue with the mathematics in the title – or at least joke that Ray was using equations as titles years before Anthony Braxton – but you ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Verve/Acoustic Sounds series – heavy vinyl and cover!)

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✨✧ Ray CharlesMan & His Soul ... LP
ABC, Late 50s/1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Includes the booklet. Cover and labels have a name in marker.)

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Ray CharlesSweet & Sour Tears ... LP
ABC, 1964. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Easily one of the best Ray Charles albums on ABC – if not one of the best Ray Charles albums of all-time. Ray's in his C&W mode here, but it's a bit more restrained than on other LPs, and is replaced here by a sophisticated style that works perfectly with his heartbreaking voice. Proof ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has some wear and aging, small sticker at the top left corner, and a round sticker in back.)

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Ray CharlesVolcanic Action Of My Soul ... LP
Tangerine/ABC, 1971. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Cover has light wear and a small cutout hole.)

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Ray Charles & Milt JacksonSoul Meeting ... LP
Atlantic, 1962. Very Good ... $14.99
Fairly decent jazz session, and one in which Ray plays alto sax and electric piano, along with his usual acoustic piano. Milt Jackson is on vibes, of course, and the rest of the group includes Kenny Burrell, Percy Heath, and Art Taylor. Titles include "Soul Meeting", "X Ray ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green & blue label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, spotty aging, some tape remnants at the spine, and wide center split in the bottom seam.)

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Lloyd CharmersSweet Memories Vol 4 ... LP
CPL (UK), Mid 80s. Near Mint- ... $2.99 14.99
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(US VP pressing in a UK cover. NOTE – Cover has slightly wavy panels and an unglued bottom seam.)

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Chubby CheckerLet's Twist Again ... LP
Cameo, 1961. Very Good ... $6.99
A title that seems to take off from Chubby Checker's bit trademark hit, but the overall groove is a lot better than you might expect – set for twisting, sure, but in a nicely rough and ready style that's almost equal parts soul and R&B! Some tunes are familiar, but twist-ified – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing with deep groove. Cover has surface wear & aging, light edge wear.)

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Chee Chee & PeppyChee Chee & Peppy ... LP
Buddah, 1972. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Sweet duet soul produced and arranged by Jesse James, and featuring a number of songs written by him as well! The pair have a sweet sound that works well with the sing-song groove of the tunes – and titles include "Yaba Daba Do", "Indian Giver", "I Know I'm In ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, two cutout holes, and a smudged X in marker at the bottom right corner.)

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✨✧ ChicC'est Chic ... LP
Atlantic, 1978. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A massive set from the legendary Chic – and a set that has the dancefloor combo coming down perfectly throughout! Riffing Nile Rodgers guitars really make the tunes cook – as does the superb production – and although the record played plenty in discos and radios of the mainstream ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)

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ChiffonsFlips Flops & Rarities ... LP
Impact (UK), 1960s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Mid 80s issue. Cover has some edge wear.)

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Chocolat'sKings Of Clubs ... LP
Zafiro (Spain), 1977. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Groovy stuff, and different than their Salsoul album of the same name – with tracks that include "Amazonian Jungle", "Ay Carmela", "Toca Toca", "Viva Rio", "Kings Of Clubs", "Porque No", and "Super Medley". (Global Grooves, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an unglued top seam.)

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Chosen FewTaking All The Love I Can ... LP
Maple/On High (Canada), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 28.99
A really obscure soul trio from the New Jersey scene of the 70s – and one who've got a nicely rough-edged approach to their harmonies! The record's definitely in the grittier side of the scene – more funky 45 production overall, and a nice current of funk on the record at times too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Dee ClarkYou're Looking Good ... LP
Vee Jay, 1960. Very Good+ ... $13.99
Dee Clark cracked the charts big with a few crossover hits – but he's an excellent soul singer with a raspy tone that almost set the stage for some of the deeper soul acts to come in the 60s! The style here is very much in the mode of some of Jackie Wilson's best for Brunswick from the early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original rainbow label pressing, with deep groove – in great shape! Cover has a tiny bit of splitting on the top seam, but is great too.)

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Rick ClarkeGuess Who ... LP
Freestyle (UK), 1993. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99 24.99
A fantastic bit of UK soul from the early 90s – a set that was initially only issued as a white label promo, but which has a classic sound that takes us back to the days of Omar and Soul II Soul! The production is nice and lean – a bit in the homegrown style used on Omar's debut – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Stanley ClarkeI Wanna Play For You ... LP
Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
A wickedly funky album from Stanley Clarke – perhaps his most fully-formed album of the Columbia years, and a set that really brings together his jazz and soul styles! There's a definite R&B vibe going on, but it's also one that's still quite heavy on bass work from Stanley – a ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has ring & edge wear, promo stamp.)

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Classic ExampleClassic Example ... LP
GSF/On High, Early 1970s. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 27.99
A wonderful album from this beautiful soul duo – a pair who kind of take the earlier Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell mode into a sweet 70s groove – all with help from members of The Crusaders on the backing! Most numbers feature the male singer stepping out a bit more in the lead, but in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Otis ClayLive – Otis Clay ... LP
Victor (Japan), 1978. Near Mint- 2LP ... $23.99
A rare live set from Otis Clay – much more obscure than his later Japanese album that circulated in the 80s – and captured at a time when Otis was coming off his famous stretch at Hi Records! The set features great small combo backing by an American group – and titles include ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing, with insert!)

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✨✧ Otis ClayOne-Derful Otis Clay – The Chicago Masters 1965 to 1968 ... LP
One Der Ful/Charly (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $31.99 32.99
Sublime soul from the great Otis Clay – early material done on the Chicago scene in the years before he hit bigger fame in the 70s – and tracks that may well be some of our favorite material ever by the singer! Otis already has that impeccable deep soul approach going on here – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Otis ClayOnly Way Is Up ... LP
Blues R&B, 1982. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Later work from Otis Clay, but also one of his greatest albums ever! The record features him with some fuller arrangements than usual – in less of a bluesy mode than during the Hi years, with a smooth sound that really brings out a whole new side of his style. The set was recorded in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, on Victor, with insert! Cover has a small bit of tape on top seam, but rest is nice.)

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CoastersCoasters Greatest Hits ... LP
Atco, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good ... $7.99
A classic full length set from The Coasters – and as much of a full album that brings together their best for Atlantic, as it is a collection of earlier material from singles! There's a really unified approach here – thanks to the group's really dynamic, surprisingly soulful vocal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Gray & Yellow label pressing. Cover has a small bottom seam split, some surface wear & aging.)

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Natalie ColeUnforgettable With Love (180 gram pressing) ... LP
Elektra/Craft, 1991. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $19.99 34.98
An unforgettable album from Natalie Cole – a record that came at a time when her R&B career was faltering slightly, and a set that not only helped Natalie reach a new level of sophistication in her music – but also find a huge new audience too! If the title sounds familiar, it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(30th Anniversary edition!)
Also available Unforgettable With Love ... CD 0.99

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Natalie Cole & Peabo BrysonWe're The Best Of Friends ... LP
Capitol, 1979. Sealed ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker.)

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Albert CollinsTruckin With Albert Collins ... LP
Blue Thumb, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
Great early work from Albert Collins – the kind of mean, lean music that Collins specialized in before his later years of cliche – served up here in a style that's almost more funk than blues overall! The tracks are all instrumentals, with lots of raw guitar and soulful saxophone ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has surface and edge wear, with a small split on the top seam.)

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Willie CollinsWhere You Gonna Be Tonight? ... LP
Capitol, 1986. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear and is lightly bent at the edges.)

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Collins & CollinsCollins & Collins (180 gram pressing) ... LP
A&M/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 33.99
A stunning set – and one of our favorite modern soul albums ever! The set was recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in 1980, and it's one of the best-ever records to come out of that hallowed hall of grooves – a one-off debut from the team of Tonee & Bill Collins, set to impeccable ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Collins Sisters & CompaniHe Cares ... LP
Meltone, 1986. Sealed ... $84.99 99.99
(Gospel, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cut corner. Shrinkwrap has thin slits in back.)

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CommodoresAll The Great Hits ... LP
Motown, 1970s. Sealed ... $14.99
Includes "Oh No", "Sail On", "Lady", "Machine Gun", "Easy", "Riding High", "Three Times A Lady", "Painted Picture", and "Brick House". LP, Vinyl record album
(RCA Music Service pressing, still sealed. Shrinkwrap has a small hole at the top of the spine.)

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✨✧ CommodoresCaught In The Act ... LP
Motown, 1975. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Wicked early funk from The Commodores – a group that spent so much time on pop ballads in later years, it's hard to believe they could be this sharp and hard-edged! There's plenty of that bass-heavy style that would later dominate many Motown combos at the end of the 70s – but the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has bumped corners and is lightly bent at the bottom left corner.)

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✨✧ CommodoresHeroes ... LP
Motown, 1980. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $3.99
The Commodores tenth album – as you might guess from the big X on the cover – and a set that features some of the last great moments of Lionel Richie with the group! The album's a bit overlooked, but has a really great groove – kind of a middle ground between The Commodores' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)

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CommodoresMidnight Magic ... LP
Motown, 1979. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Lots of Midnight Magic from The Commdores – still nice and funky at the start of the evening, but also chilling out in the wee hours too – really finding a great way to follow the trajectory of the night with the tracks in this set! The album sparkles with strong arrangements and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a corner bend.)

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CommodoresNatural High ... LP
Motown, 1978. Near Mint- ... $5.99
A pivotal album for The Commodores – still very funky here, with a sound that stays true to their roots – yet also able to reach out into some of the mature mellow ballads that would make them a huge crossover act in years to come! James Carmichael arranges and produces here – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes fan club insert.)

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Norman ConnorsYou Are My Starship ... LP
Buddah, 1976. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A masterpiece of mellow soul and jazzy grooves from the groundbreaking Norman Connors – an album that sails to the stars on a sweet blend of mellow moments and more upbeat tracks too! The record features some crucial vocal talents from Michael Henderson and Phyllis Hyman – both ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)

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Conway BrothersLady In Red ... LP
Ichiban, 1987. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
One of the few albums ever cut by the brothers Conway – working here in Atlanta with a mix of 80s styles and older modes! Titles include "Por-Sha", "I Can't Fight It", "Why You Wanna Do Me Like You Do", "BOC", "If You Love Me", and "Ohio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)

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Sam Cooke & OthersSam Cooke's SAR Records Story 1959 to 1965 (4LP set) ... LP
Abkco, Early 1960s. New Copy 4LP Gatefold ... $64.99 69.99
Soul legend Sam Cooke left our planet all too soon – but during his short time in the business, and during the height of his fame, he managed to start his own record company too – a really groundbreaking imprint that issued some great singles of his own, and helped to showcase a small ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl – and includes 12 page booklet!)

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Jerry CorbettaJerry Corbetta ... LP
Warner, 1978. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Great solo work from Jerry Corbetta – an artist who first rose to fame in the long-haired Sugarloaf group at the start of the 70s – but who here steps out as a sweet AOR act on his own, from the other side of the decade! Steve Barri produced the set, and gives it some soulful currents ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Corner GangStone Out Of Your Mind ... LP
TSG/P-Vine (Japan), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 48.99
A mysterious bit of group soul from the 70s scene – a record that's full of original material, and delivered in a style that's very much like the best New Jersey and Philly indie sides from the start of the decade! By that, we mean that the group's a little rough around the edges – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)

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✨✧ CortexTroupeau Bleu ... LP
Trad Vibe (France), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 34.99
A legendary bit of funky fusion from the French scene of the 70s – the standout set from Cortex, a combo who's very heavy on the keyboards! The tunes have a feel that's quite different than American electric work of the time – funky, but also a bit breezy too – with a strong ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Troupeau Bleu (with bonus track) ... CD 16.99

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Dave Baby CortezDave Baby Cortez & His Happy Organ ... LP
Clock, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Stomping organ instrumentals from Dave Baby Cortez – a great little batch of work for the Clock label at the end of the 50s and start of the 60s, all of which helped to really find a place for the organ in American pop and soul! Cortez brought a style to the instrument that was as wild as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label stereo pressing. Cover has a bit of glosss separation at the top left corner.)

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✨✧ Dave Baby CortezDave Baby Cortez In Orbit ... LP
Roulette, 1966. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Smoking Hammond work from the young Dave Cortez – sounding grittier here than on some of his other albums of the time – less pop, and almost with a soul jazz vibe overall – especially given some of his snakey solos! The record may be the closest that Cortez ever came to sounding ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo orange label pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)

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Alec R CostandinosHunchback Of Notre Dame – Original Soundtrack ... LP
Casablanca, 1978. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
Long before Hunchback achieved broadway musical status, disco orchestrator Alec R Costandinos recorded this trashed-up soundtrack for Casablanca, part of their weak and short-lived attempt to break in on film work. Titles include "You Are Accused Before Us", "The Pope Of Fools" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and small corner bump.)

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Alec R CostandinosRomeo & Juliet ... LP
Casablanca, 1977. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
Without a doubt, Alec R. Costandinos was one of the strangest disco arranger/producers of the 70s! He had a very baroque vision that took full advantage of the disco industry's heavy cash to turn out these mini disco symphonies filled with full orchestral strings, funky beats, and very high ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)

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James Cotton BandLive & On The Move ... LP
Buddah, 1976. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
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(Original pressing in the gatefold cover, with a cutout hole.)

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Clifford CoulterBetter Part Of Me ... LP
Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A damn great little record from Clifford Coulter – a set that's much tighter and more soul-based than his earlier funk albums for Impulse Records – but which comes together beautifully, too – thanks to help from Bill Withers in the studio! Bill produced, and the record has this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ CountsWhat's Up Front That Counts (purple vinyl pressing – with bonus tracks) ... LP
Westbound/ORG, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 26.99
Maybe the funkiest album ever cut for the legendary Westbound label in Detroit – and that's saying a lot, given that the company was the initial home to Funkadelic! Yet on this stunning full length set, The Counts maybe do that famous group one better – pushing aside their vocals for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes 3 previously unreleased bonus tracks!)

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✨✧ Don Covay & The Jefferson Lemon Blues BandDifferent Strokes For Different Folks ... LP
Chess/Janus, 1970. Sealed Gatefold ... $16.99
A real lost chapter in the career of the great Don Covay – material done after his original funky soul on 60s Atlantic Records, and before his return to fame in the early 70s on Mercury – done in a raw vibe that has a lot more grit than you might expect! There's touches of psychedelic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition RSD Essentials pressing – on red vinyl, still sealed with hype sticker.)

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✨✧ Patrick CowleyAfternooners ... LP
Dark Entries, Early 80s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $23.99 29.99
The continuing lost legacy of Patrick Cowley – the San Francisco 80s club maestro who made some famous records with Sylvester – but who also did a huge amount of underground sounds for porno films at the time! This set digs deep into that legacy – by featuring music that Cowley ... (Soundtracks, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Danny CoxBirth Announcement ... LP
Together Records, 1969. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99 11.99
Very weird bit of stoner rock with a slight soul edge, and kind of a rock version of the Isaac Hayes baroque approach to pop covers. Danny Cox performs a number of Dylan and Beatles tunes – like "Dear Prudence", "My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Baby Blue", "Hey ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)

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✨✧ Randy CrawfordEverything Must Change ... LP
Warner, 1976. Very Good+ ... $3.99
The sublime first album from Randy Crawford – a set that's got a very strong jazzy vibe throughout – and which really shows the great place from which Randy started! There's a careful and classy mix of jazz, soul, and modern R&B throughout – never overdone, but often filled ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)

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✨✧ Randy CrawfordNow We May Begin ... LP
Warner, 1980. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A great little album cut by Randy during the height of her career! She'd just broken big with her vocals on "Street Life" by the Crusaders – and although that track's not on here, the Crusaders team of Wilton Felder, Stix Hooper, and Joe Sample produced the album, and have given it ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and some splash stains on the back.)

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Randy Crawford, Flora Purim, Eddie Harris, et alSharky's Machine ... LP
Warner, 1981. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
One of the coolest soundtracks ever for a Burt Reynolds film – an a hip mix of soul and jazz tracks that's gone onto become a classic over the years! The album's a compilation of sorts, but most of the material was recorded fresh for the film – and the different artists really work ... (Soundtracks, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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CricketsCrickets Featuring Dean Barlow ... LP
Jay Dee, Early/Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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(70s issue.)

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Frankie Crocker's Heart & Soul OrchestraDisco Suite Symphony No 1 In Rhythm & Excellence ... LP
Casablanca, 1976. Near Mint- 2LP ... $4.99 6.99
A double-length disco symphony – and a surprisingly good one at that! The set was put together by DJ Frankie Crocker – but we're guessing the real talent lies elsewhere, most likely in the talents of the session players – an all-star group that includes Billy Mitchell on piano, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)

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Steve CropperWith A Little Help From My Friends ... LP
Stax/Omnivore, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 24.99
An obscure bit of late 60s Stax! Steve Cropper's working away from the MG's here, in a mode that's slightly similar, but which has his guitar upfront in the mix on a batch of Memphis-style instrumentals – kind of his own take on the groove he was laying down with Booker T, but with a lot ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available
With A Little Help From My Friends ... LP 19.99
With A Little Help From My Friends (with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99

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✨✧ Steve CropperWith A Little Help From My Friends ... LP
Volt, 1969. Very Good+ ... $19.99
An obscure bit of late 60s Stax! Steve Cropper's working away from the MG's here, in a mode that's slightly similar, but which has his guitar upfront in the mix on a batch of Memphis-style instrumentals – kind of his own take on the groove he was laying down with Booker T, but with a lot ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label Volt pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, light aging, and stained spots with some wear at the top seam.)
Also available
With A Little Help From My Friends (with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99
With A Little Help From My Friends ... LP 21.99

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Crown Heights AffairDreaming A Dream ... LP
De-Lite, 1975. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A dream of a record from Crown Heights Affair – the group's classic first set, and maybe as fine a batch of early club work you could ever hope to find! Like so many of the east coast acts at the start of the disco generation, these guys are a well-trained funk ensemble, playing at a faster ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear, small tears at the opening, and is lightly bent at the top right corner.)

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Arthur Big Boy CrudupMean Ol Frisco ... LP
Fire/P-Vine (Japan), Early 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 39.99
An early full length album from the great Arthur Crudup – and one that wasn't cut until after he'd had years on the scene, including some work that was a key inspiration for Elvis Presley and others of his generation! The set's done in a nice raw style – that grittier side of the ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)

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✨✧ CrystalsPhil Spector Wall Of Sound Vol 3 – The Crystals Sing Their Greatest Hits ... LP
Phil Spector International (UK), Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has partially unglued seams and is bent a bit on the back opening.)

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CymandeSecond Time Round (180 gram pressing) ... LP
Mr Bongo (UK), 1973. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $25.99 27.99
Heavy bass, tight percussion, and a wonderfully trippy groove – the stunning second album from Cymande, and one of our funk favorites from the 70s! These guys have a sound that's completely unique – a vibe that mixes African and Jamaican influences up in the heady London scene of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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D TrainYou're The One For Me ... LP
Prelude, 1982. Very Good ... $9.99
One of the most enduring albums on the Prelude label, and a great bit of modern soul by James "D-Train" Williams. Hubert Eaves produced the album, and he added lots of tasty electro keyboards to the set, played with his usual jazzy touches and a nice flourish that gives Williams' voice a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light ring impressions, and is bent at the spine and bottom right corner.)

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DartsDarts (1980) ... LP
Polydor, 1980. Near Mint- ... $0.99
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(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)

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Betty DavisCrashin From Passion (red vinyl pressing) ... LP
Light In The Attic, 1979. New Copy ... $29.99 31.99
The final album from Betty Davis – and a killer cap to her stunning run of female funk classics in the 70s! The album was recorded at the end of the decade, but has a sharpness that's every bit as great as her earlier work for the Island and Just Sunshine labels – grooves that are more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl – and includes cool booklet with liner notes, photos, and lyrics!)

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Betty DavisIs It Love Or Desire (silver vinyl pressing) ... LP
Light In The Attic, 1976. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $29.99 31.99
A lost album from 70s funk diva Betty Davis – and one that's every bit as essential as her music released back in the day! The set was recorded hot on the heels of Betty's classic Nasty Gal album – but it's got a groove that's almost more in the territory of her first two records on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2023 silver vinyl pressing – with booklet of rare photos and lyrics!)
 
 



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