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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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Ace (UK), 1950s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Prodigal, 1975. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A great second album by the legendary Ronnie McNeir – one of the 70s' most overlooked soul talents! Like his other albums, this one's got Ronnie in a sweet mellow vibe – with some great songwriting and wicked keyboard work that shows that Ronnie was in total control of the overall ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a small cut corner, but this is a great copy!)
Clyde McPhatter —
Love Ballads ... LP Atlantic, Late 50s. Very Good ... $29.99
A great album of mellower ballads that showcase Clyde McPhatter's richly emotional style of singing, one that's on a par with his lead vocal work in The Drifters, and recorded here in a very similar mode! And sure, they're ballads – but they've got a great deep soul edge – as you'll ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red and purple label pressing – nice and clean. Cover has a small cutout hole, but is nice too.)
Mercury, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A really great solo album from Clyde McPhatter – nicely different than his earlier solo work for Atlantic! The ex-lead Drifter gets a sort of "Spanish Harlem" treatment as he sings this great album of city songs for Mercury, including "My Block", "Deep in the Heart ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing, with deep groove. Cover has two bumped corner, but the rest of this copy is great!)
Radio Records, 1981. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Sweet modern southern soul by The Meadows – recorded at Muscle Shoals with a warm harmony sound that's better than you'd expect from the date. The album features a nice version of Leon Ware's "I'll Be Your Sunshine", plus the funky cut "Wheels", and the originals "Bod ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Millennium, 1977. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a spot of wear on the bottom seam, but is nice overall!)
Casablanca, 1979. Very Good+ ... $1.99 5.99
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(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Philadelphia International, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
Classic Philly soul from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – a killer batch of studio tracks, despite the live image of the group on the cover! The album's got a slightly more expansive feel than some of the other Teddy Pendergrass-era albums by The Blue Notes – almost a mini-symphony ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light shelf wear.)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes —
Collector's Item – All Their Greatest Hits ... LP Philadelphia International, Early 70s/1976. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Not really the Collectors Item promised by the title – but an excellent collection of work from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, pulled from their earliest albums for Philly International! The set's worth it for two tracks alone – "I Miss You" and "Be For Real" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the shrink with big hype sticker. Includes TSOP inner sleeve.)
ABC, 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99 6.99
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Philadelphia International, 1975. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of the legendary classics from the Philly International years of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – a time when the group was featuring the tremendous lead vocals of the great Teddy Pendergrass! The set's a stunner all the way through – one of the best Philly mixes of smooth, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cut corner, tracklist sticker, and surface wear.)
Sergio Mendes —
Sergio Mendes (1983) ... LP A&M, 1983. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Upbeat soul from Sergio Mendes – but a record that's still got a Brazilian heart beating underneath! The sound of the set is very much in the best mainstream soul modes of the time – never too electric overall, but put together with a nicely warm groove that continues the legacy of ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Bell, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $13.99
An excellent little album that Sergio recorded in the US – with a sweet funky electric sound that's very different than his other work! At some level, the album has a feel that's almost like a hip 70s soundtrack – sporting these great arrangements by Dave Grusin that bring in a lot ... (Brazil, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brazilian red label Polydor pressing, in a glossy cover, with light wear.)
Josie/Instant (UK), Late 1960s. Very Good+ ... $19.99 24.99
A heavy load of funk from one of the greatest funk groups of all time! The set brings together original early Sansu/Josie recordings by The Meters – from that magical point when they were redefining the sound of instrumental soul with these lean, mighty killers from the New Orleans scene! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a short click on one track, but is great overall.)
P-Vine (Japan), Late 1960s/1970s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(Mid 80s issue. Includes the insert.)
Philadelphia International, 1973. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A key moment for the Philly soul scene of the 70s – and the first album to feature the MFSB backing group as a solo act on their own! The ensemble were responsible for key sounds on countless soul singles of the time – yet also find a way to soar beautifully on their own – in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Philadelphia International, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
A very big crossover moment for the Philly sound, and one of the biggest hits by the studio combo that drove the big Gamble/Huff hits of the 70s! The record's a great batch of smooth Philly instrumentals – not really disco, although the tracks certainly crossed over there – more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a promo stamp, some ring and edge wear, and a tracklist sticker.)
Philadelphia International, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
Killer stuff from this legendary Philly soul instrumental combo – with funky soul horns, unstoppable dancefloor ready rhythms and those soul-stirring strings – and right up there with their best ever! Bobby Martin arranged almost every track – and the record's a great example of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small peeled spot from sticker removal.)
Glenn, 1987. Near Mint- ... $11.99 19.99
ABC, 1977. Near Mint- ... $1.99 2.99
Aladdin (France), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A great collection of early R&B by one of the genre's best – the mighty Amos Milburn, a singer who brought a new level of hardcore to the genre! The set features recordings taken from the vaults of Aladdin Records – issued here for the first time! LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has a cutout hole and lightly bent corners.)
Aladdin/United Artists (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Killer R&B from one of the hippest singers on postwar Aladdin Records! Titles include "Chicken Shack Boogie", in two versions – plus "Amos Boogie", "Johnson Rag", "Sax Shack Boogie", "House Party", "Roll Mr Jelly", "Jitterbu ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover is bent at the top right corner and is bent a bit at the spine.)
Chrysalis, 1974. Very Good+ ... $9.99 14.99
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(Blue label pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Steve Miller Band —
Fly Like An Eagle ... LP Capitol, 1976. Very Good ... $8.99
A masterpiece from the legendary SF rocker Steve Miller – and a perfect summation of the years of blues, soul, funk, and rock he'd been soaking up in the Bay Area scene – served up here with an edge that's still very firmly in place! Miller was already plenty great before this set, but ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Casablanca, 1984. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Bubbling 80s soul from Stephanie Mills – a set that has the singer's vocals really working strongly with some catchy rhythms that nicely balance between the clubs and the charts! Stephanie's almost in Deniece Williams territory here – working with a groove that's got plenty of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the edges.)
MCA, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Titles include "Stand Back", "Automatic Passion", "Rising Desire", "Hold On To Midnight", "I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love", "Just You", and "Under Pressure". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Kent, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $0.99 6.99
An obscure late 60s session that has R&B genius Roy Milton fronting a small group led by Johnny Otis, and featuring a young Shuggie Otis on guitar! The set's packaged in a "roots of rock" sleeve to cash in on the kids, but it's a pretty nice little set with a stoner R&B sound. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label United pressing. Cover has a center split in the bottom seam and some aging in back.)
Miracles —
Do It Baby ... LP Motown, 1974. Very Good ... $5.99
It's the mid 70s, and The Miracles have been deserted by Smokey – but fortunately the group was extremely well trained in the harmony department, and this album's just about as good as anything they did with him on Motown! The record's got an excellent smooth harmony soul style – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and a corner bend.)
Miracles —
Power Of Music ... LP Tamla, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
The power of music is strong indeed for the Miracles – really opening up here with some wonderful mid 70s harmonies, and working in a smooth California soul style that brings out the best in their vocals! The tracks are mellow to midtempo – a perfect pace for the group at this point ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, some ring impressions, bent coners, and a light stain at the bottom right corner.)
Vista/Optimism, 1987. Near Mint- ... $2.99
PA USA, 1986. Near Mint- ... $1.99 3.99
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(Cover has a cut corner.)
Retta's Records, 1984. Very Good ... $1.99
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(Cover has ring and edge wear, half split top seam, and some check marks in pen and small spotty blemishes in back.)
Soiree, 1978. Sealed ... $14.99
A sublime lost group soul album – featuring The Moods, who we presume to be from St Louis (although we're working on second-hand information, so we're not sure.) The group have a harmony style that's a bit like Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – but with rougher touches, and none of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(BBE reissue pressing.)
Atlantic, 1973. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
A classic set of 70s crossover deep soul – recorded in the mode of similar work by Betty Wright or Laura Lee, and done with a similar mix of raw southern vocals and tighter production! About half the work was handled by the team of Dave Crawford and Brad Shapiro – working in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Broadway label stereo pressing with RI suffix. Cover has a small cutout notch.)
Epic/CBS, 1978. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Melba Moore gets some great help here from the Philly soul duo of McFadden & Whitehead – whose soaring styles proves to be a perfect fit for her amazing voice! Melba had cut some great work before this set, but here things really seem to come together – her amazing range, her ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy!)
Mercury, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $1.99 4.99
Titles include "Lean On Me", "Then We Can Try Again", "Never Can Say Goodbye", "New World Coming", and a few medley tracks. LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear.)
Kent, Mid 70s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
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(Multi-color label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Kent, 1972. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Rudy Ray Moore takes the White House – or at least tries to – in this cool 1972 album that must have been a great antidote to the campaigns of Richard Nixon and George McGovern! The set starts with Rudy running his way through a whole bunch of campaign issues – including "Fre ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Kent, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Rudy Ray Moore cut some mighty raunchy records in his time – but this one may well the be the raunchiest, and maybe the funkiest too! The album's an instruction of "the proper way to make love to a lady" – but done in true Rudy Ray style, with very down-to-earth language that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split spine, light surface wear, and a pen mark.)
Kent, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Rudy Ray Moore's second album, and almost hipper than the first – thanks to some key musical backings from The Fillmore St Soul Rebellion! The vibe here is as rough and raw as you'd expect – a no-holds-barred version of party records, with Rudy using plenty of language hardly heard ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label Comedian Series pressing. Cover has a light corner bend.)
Denroy Morgan —
I'll Do Anything For You ... LP Becket, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
An album with a bit of a split personality, a combination of slick modern reggae, and crisp 80s groove soul numbers. While the reggae numbers aren't much to write home about, the soul tracks are an outstanding example of the best of the 80s groove style, with horn lines punctuating Morgan's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and light waviness from moisture.)
Mark Morrison —
Return Of The Mack ... LP Atlantic, 1996. Near Mint- 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
ABC, 1979. Near Mint- ... $1.99 3.99
Arrangements and production by Michael Zager, in that pop dancefloor style that was making him a rich man at the time! Titles include "Holiday", "Run To Me", "Lonely Days", "Massachusetts", and "To Love Somebody". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Columbia, 1989. Sealed ... $6.99
"I Got It" produced by Nile Rodgers. LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout hole and hype sticker.)
Private Stock, 1978. Near Mint- ... $1.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo sticker.)
Johnny Nash —
Soul Folk (3-D hologram cover) ... LP JAD, 1969. Very Good ... $4.99
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(In the hologram cover, with aging & light wear.)
Tell It Records, 2016. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a small worn spot at the right side.)
Spindletop, 1982. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
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(US Spindletop pressing. Cover has some edge wear.)
Rhino, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99 29.99
Lots of work from this legendary New Orleans family – early solo tracks by Aaron and Art Neville, a rare early Chess single by The Hawketts, 70s funk from The Wild Thoupitoulas, and later Neville Brothers material! Includes the sample classic "Hercules" by Aaron Neville! LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker.)
RCA, 1973. Near Mint- ... $24.99
One of the nicest early albums by this great 70s soul collective – featuring a strong mix of funk and mellow soul tracks, with backing by the Nite Liters on some tracks, and production by the great Harvey Fuqua throughout! Titles include "Wild Flower", "It's Been A Long ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has light wear and is bumped at the top left corner.)
MCA, 1986. Sealed ... $7.99
New Edition show they're no Johnnies-come-lately on the harmony soul scene – and pay tribute to a host of older groups from the 50s and 70s – singing a mix of hits and soul classics in a laidback late nite mode that brings a real focus on their vocals. Given their age, there's a sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed copy. Shrink has some light wear, a few open spots, sticker remnant. Cover has a cutout notch, two bumped corners, light surface wear where the shrink is open.)
RCA (Japan), Early 80s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Laura Nyro —
Eli & The Thirteenth Confession ... LP Columbia, 1968. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Groundbreaking work from Laura Nyro – exactly the kind of record that sums up the unique genius in her music! The record's not folk, not pop, not soul, nor jazz vocals – but a new sort of style that draws a bit from all those genres, and comes up with a bold new approach that opened ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, with some fraying at the top seam.)
Columbia, 1969. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Laura Nyro's second album in her legendary early run for Columbia Records – and an effort that's a bit more dramatic than the first! Laura's handling all arrangements herself this time, and they're conducted by Jimmy Haskell – but the overall sound is almost as spare as if Nyro were ... (Rock, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing – PC 9737. Cover has some edge wear and is bent a bit at the corners.)
Philadelphia International (Japan), Early 1970s. Very Good+ ... $11.99 14.99
A cool Japanese-only package – with titles that include "Back Stabbers", "992 Arguments", "Love Train", "Give The People What They Want", "Survival", "Unity", "I Love Music", "Livin For The Weekend", "Time To ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Jive, 1986. Sealed ... $11.99
A big one for Billy Ocean – a set that's got some catchy beats on the bottom and plenty of sweetly crafted vocals over the top! The style's smooth, but never too much so – thanks to a nicely percolated sense of rhythm on most of the numbers – and in a way, the record represents a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker! The top seam has light wear.)
RCA, 1964. Near Mint- ... $5.99 7.99
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(Mono Dynagroove pressing with deep groove. Cover has ringwear, heavy edge wear, small stickers at the bottom left corner, and is lightly bent at the top right edge.)
Odetta —
Movin' It On ... LP Rose Quartz, 1987. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(Includes insert.)
RCA, 1978. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A Hollywood Party, recorded in New Jersey – with a groove that's every bit as tight as any of Odyssey's best records, but with a slightly jazzier vibe as well! The set's a great example of the way the trio pushed the 70s soul game further – taking the early 70s RCA AM radio style, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve! Cover has a cutout notch.)
Mercury, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $13.99
An overlooked bit of mid 70s funk from the Ohio Players – cut right at the height of their brilliant Mercury years! The album's got a smooth and slinky finish that has the band tightening up a lot from their Westbound years – going for a compressed spacey soul sound on some of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has some ringwear and a fairly large and slightly smeared name in marker in front.)
Mercury, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
One of the biggest albums ever for Ohio Players – a set that took their earlier funk sound and targeted firmly at the mainstream with a lean, mean groove that a million other groups copied at the time! There's still plenty of the soul of the early years in the group's approach here – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Trip, Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
One of the many obscure albums of material by The Ohio Players – material that was recorded in the late 60's by Capitol, but frequently repackaged and retitled in the early 70's to cash in on the big hit status of the band. The band has elements of their funky 70s style on Westbound – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light edge wear.)
Ohio Players —
Honey ... LP Mercury, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A legendary album from The Ohio Players – a set that's famous not just for its sexy cover, but for the way the group managed to set a whole new standard for mainstream funk at the time! The group started out in the farther reaches of the Midwest underground, and previously had brought some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, light ring wear.)
Ohio Players —
Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee ... LP Mercury, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
While there was no naked bald lady on the cover of Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee, it is actually a move back towards the sweatier funk sounds of their more classic LPs. There's some tight playing and solid songwriting going on here, too, with a bit less of the smooth, sultry grooves with funky touches that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Ohio Players —
Mr Mean ... LP Mercury, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
A lesser-known 70s album by The Ohio Players – tunes recorded for the soundtrack of the late blacksploitation film Mr Mean, but also very much in the tight funk format of the group's Mercury work! Tracks are nice and long overall – almost in a stretched-out take on the soundtrack mode, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear and is nice overall.)
Westbound, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
A collection of funky tracks recorded by The Players when the were with Westbound, but released later, when they hit Mercury. Sort of a "cleaning house" effort, and not really a unified album, but that doesn't stop it from having some nice moments. Titles include "Introducing the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear.)
O'Jays —
Family Reunion ... LP Philadelphia International, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A great sense of righteousness and groove – the key mix that made the O'Jays so great back in the day – and which really helped put the Philly International enterprise on the map! The album's miles from the group's simple harmony soul roots – even though those were pretty darn ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and initals in marker.)
Philadelphia International, 1979. Very Good ... $2.99
The O'Jays keep on going strong – hitting a smooth mellow Philly vibe that takes them away from the style of their mid 70s hits! The sound here is a bit more uptempo than on the previous album So Full Off Love – but the group are still also really using the time to explore their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Philadelphia International, 1976. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of those records that really took Philly soul to the next level back in the 70s – a set that works amazing magic with the already-great harmonies of the O'Jays – pointing them even more strongly towards groove-heavy territory, while still keeping all the fragile, personal qualities ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an unglued bottom seam.)
O'Jays —
Travelin At The Speed Of Thought ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $1.99
Nice Philly work by the O'Jays – one of their key "second period" albums, and a lost little gem filled with great harmony soul tracks. The political agenda of early 70s Philly albums is mostly gone, and the group's returned to themes of love and romance – often done in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
VJ International, 1977. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Ace (UK), Late 1950s/Early 1960s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
Amazing vocal work from The Olympics – a great little group who bridged the gap between doo wop and 60s soul – and who had a pyrotechnic style that only The Coasters could match! Like The Coasters, The Olympics often mixed in a good deal of humor with their tunes – not only in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Omni —
Omni Says It All ... LP Fountain, 1980. Very Good+ ... $16.99
Chicago modern soul LP from the early 80's, recorded for Jerry Butler's Fountain label. The group were one of the few last links in the Chicago soul scene at the time – and they've got a good harmony sound that hearkens back to mid 70s work by groups like The Chi-Lites or Windy City. Most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Originals —
Down To Love Town ... LP Motown, 1977. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of the best-remembered albums from the mighty Originals – thanks to a surprisingly strong step into club and disco rhythms! The group were always great on the harmony tip – and earlier music often had them really shining on the ballads – but here they work with arrangers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear, worn corners, and some light frays at the opening.)
Originals —
Naturally Together ... LP SOUL, 1970. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Great group vocals by one of Motown's biggest groups to never really make it. This album has some of their best cuts, with a sweet harmony sound, and raw production that works quite well with the band's approach. The best example of this is the cut "We Can Make It Baby", but other nice ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear, a cutout notch, and aging.)
Jeffrey Osborne —
Don't Stop ... LP A&M, 1984. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Warner, 1974. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A big crossover hit for Osibisa – a record that has the group softening up their groove slightly from the heady days of the Roger Dean album covers, yet still retaining enough Afro Funk to keep things interesting! If anything, the rhythms here are a bit pan-global – sometimes hard and ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge & surface wear, small sticker, split seam spots on all sides.)
Warner, 1979. Near Mint- ... $11.99
One of the many 70s "children" of Earth Wind & Fire – and an obscure righteous soul combo from the east coast! The group's led by Osiris Marsh – who wrote all the tracks, and sings vocals over the group's bass-heavy keyboard-driven grooves. The record's not as great as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Jukebox Lil (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $16.99
An excellent collection of postwar work from those years when Johnny Otis was a key force in R&B on the west coast – both instrumentals and tracks with vocals by Mel Walker, Ada Wilson, Joe Swift, and The Vocaleers! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Savoy, Late 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
Classic Savoy Records 78s from Johnny Otis – with work from his whole large group of performers – including Little Esther, The Robins, Jimmy Rushing, Mel Walker, Preacher Lee Graves, and Redd Lyte! LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has a cut corner, promo sticker, some ring and edge wear, and price sticker remnants.)
Carrere (France), 1980. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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(Cover has a sticker spot with some peeling, edge wear, and is lightly bent at the sides and corners.)
Elektra, 1979. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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(Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, price sticker remnants, and bent sides and corners.)
Island, 1980. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Robert Palmer —
Heavy Nova ... LP EMI/Manhattan, 1988. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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Also available Heavy Nova ... Cassette 2.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Robert Palmer —
Pressure Drop ... LP Island, 1975. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Charlie Palmieri —
Latin Bugalu ... LP Atlantic, 1968. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
One of Charlie Palmieri's best records from the 60s! The session is an obscure one-off done for Atlantic in 1968 – and for some reason, the record was never issued as widely as some of Charlie's other sides for smaller labels during the time, making it one of the most hard-to-find chapters ... (Latin, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red and green label Broadway pressing – nice and clean. Cover has one very small mark in pen.)
Duke/Bluesway, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A set that features great early Junior Parker material, recorded during his years on the soulful powerhouse Duke Records! Titles include "Goodbye Little Girl", "My Love Is Real", "I'm Gonna Take A Chance", "It Ain't Like That No More", "If You Can't ... (Blues, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s blue rim label stereo ABC/Bluesway pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole, light wear, bumped corners, and a tiny split in the top seam.)
Parliament —
Funkentelechy Vs The Placebo Syndrome ... LP Casablanca, 1977. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
By this point, George Clinton and the P-Funk team were on top of the world! The record is a masterful dose of slick mothership jamming – perfectly woven together with that tightly compressed style that really served Clinton's production work well. The tracks are long, but never too loopy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Funkentelechy Vs The Placebo Syndrome ... CD 4.99(Includes booklet, poster, and Casablanca inner sleeve! Cover has a cut corner, and two bent corners at the spine.)
Impulse, 1963. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99
An early gem from singer Freda Payne – recorded back in the days when she was a jazz vocalist, years before her famous hits as a soul artist in the early 70s! The album's a darkly-tinged session with arrangements by Manny Albam – done in the late nite mode that you'd expect from the ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange and black label stereo pressing, with RVG etch. Cover has a drip stain on the bottom, but is nice otherwise.)
Capitol, 1977. Sealed ... $14.99
Sweet club grooving from the legendary Freda Payne – a very different album than her initial hits for Holland-Dozier-Holland, and a set that has a mature mix of disco and modern soul! Production is by Tony Camillo and Frank Wilson – and the tracks are long and nicely stretched out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing! Cover has a cutout hole.)
Peddlers —
Fantastic Peddlers ... LP Fontana (UK), Mid 60s. Very Good ... $7.99
Early work from The Peddlers – the unique British trio who went onto cut some incredible break tracks in their day! This set's got the group more in the "beat" mode of things – still nicely syncopated, and working with the mix of guitar and organ that makes their tunes so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing, in a flipback cover.)
Philadelphia International, Late 70s/Early 80s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Sublime stuff! When Teddy left Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, he was making one of the best moves of his career – as you'll hear on these amazing tracks, totally perfect bits of modern soul that moved the career of Teddy up about a zillion notches, and which also had a profound effect ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philadelphia International, 1980. Near Mint- ... $19.99
As perfect a summation of the Teddy Pendergrass genius as you'll ever hope to find – a magnificent maturation of that incredible sound he first forged with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, set forth in even more confident, sophisticated soul territory! As with the Melvin albums, there's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Asylum, 1985. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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(Cover has light wear and is lightly bent at the top right corner.)
Flying Fish, 1979. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
Capitol, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A beautiful group soul vocals effort from the Persuasions in the early 70s – working in a throwback acapella mode, but still with a fresh feel – thanks to a hip dawn of the 70s sound, and a stripped-down feel that you'd probably have never gotten back in the day! It's amazing how fresh ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing. Cover has bumped corners.)
MCA, 1973. Very Good+ ... $2.99 4.99
They still ain't got no band, and they're still riding along at the height of their acapella success – one that was no doubt due to rising mainstream interest in older musical modes as part of the rock and roll revival of the post-Woodstock years – something that probably helped the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear, cut corner.)
Planet, 1985. Very Good+ ... $13.99
Greg's definitely showing off all his chops on this one – working with help from a huuuge array of famous guest stars – including The Pointer Sisters, James Ingram, Howard Hewett, Jackie Jackson, Michael Jackson, Robbie Nevil, and others. And while the bulk of the record really shows ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some edge & surface wear, small drip stains.)
Kudu, 1972. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of the deepest soul sets from Esther Phillips' 70s years on Kudu Records – a set with some nicely gritty grooves and a surprisingly earthy feel at times – especially when compared to some of her other albums of the time! Backings are by James Brown's old reedman, Pee Wee Ellis ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a touch of edge wear.)
Kudu, 1973. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of Esther's strong winners for Kudu – a record that takes her soulful style of earlier years, and wraps it around some sly 70s funky arrangements! Ex-James Brown hornman Pee Wee Ellis arranged the album, and gave Esther a nice little dose of funk that really helped her groove – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear.)
