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Soul — All

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!

CDs (61) new/used, Vinyl (69) new/used, LPs (58) new/used, 12-inch (11 used), Cassettes (1), All (131)

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Art Of Noise — Kiss (art of noise mix, battery mix, 7" mix) ... 12-inch

Polydor, 1988. Sealed (pic cover)... Out Of Stock

With Tom Jones! 12-inch, Vinyl record

Art Of Noise — Paranoimia 89 (dance mix, 7" version, dub mix)/Dragnet 88 (art of noise 12" mix) ... 12-inch

Polydor, 1989. Sealed (pic cover)... Out Of Stock

... 12-inch, Vinyl record

Brian Auger — Genesis ... LP

Polydor, Late 60s/1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

US collection of work by Brian Auger from the late 60s – released on Polygram, most likely to cash in on the fame he was having with the Oblivion Express group. Not that that fame was that great, though – and frankly, we always like this stuff a lot better, as Brian's funky organ is ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has a cutout notch and ring & edge wear.)

Roy Ayers — Africa, Center Of The World ... LP

Polydor, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

Roy Ayers in a very Afro-styled mode – working here on his own after a famous collaboration with Fela Kuti – in a set that's filled with the same sort of hard-driving Afro-Funk grooves that you'd find in Fela's classic recordings! The songs are shorter than Fela's, and with more of Roy' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Roy Ayers — Everybody Loves The Sunshine ... CD

Polydor, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of Roy Ayers' biggest albums ever – and also one of his deepest, too! The whole thing's an incredible album of mellow jazzy soul – and it shows Roy at the crossroads, perfecting his earlier funk style with a sweet mellow R&B edge, getting a bit slicker, but still staying on the ... read more CD

Roy Ayers — Everybody Loves The Sunshine ... LP

Polydor, 1976. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

(Original pressing with F/W etch. Includes the heavy inner sleeve – a very nice copy!)

Roy Ayers — Everybody Loves The Sunshine (SHMCD pressing) ... CD

Polydor/Universal (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Roy Ayers — Feeling Good ... CD

Polydor/PTG (Netherlands), 1982. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

Stellar sounds from the great Roy Ayers – an early 80s album for Polydor, but a set that's still got the wonderfully tight, wonderfully groovy feel of his late 70s albums for the label! Roy's really perfected his sense of balance by this time – and does a great job of balancing ... read more CD

Roy Ayers — Fever ... LP

Polydor, 1979. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

A great little album by Roy Ayers – one that features none of his hits, which means lots of fresh material – and which has great examples of both sides of Roy's talents at the time! The dancefloor side of Roy kicks in with "Love Will Bring Us Back Together", an extremely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Original pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some light wear.)

Roy Ayers — Let's Do It ... LP

Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Pure magic from the height of Roy Ayers' classic 70s run on Polydor – a record that's filled with warm, jazzy grooves – all served up in that unique style that Roy was forging at the time! The album perfectly balances dancefloor tracks with mellower numbers – stepping out one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Roy Ayers — Lifeline ... LP

Polydor, 1977. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $19.99 21.99

One of Roy Ayers' best-remembered albums of the 70s – a sublime blend of mellow numbers and some of his more club-oriented grooves of the time – all wrapped together with a genius that we can only describe as Ayers-like! The album's a beautiful example of the balance that Roy was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Roy Ayers — Love Fantasy ... CD

Polydor/PTG (Netherlands), 1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

One of our favorite Roy Ayers albums of all time – and an overlooked gem from Roy's late 70s years at Polydor! This set's a bit more laidback and less clubby than some other Ayers work of the period – which means it's got this wonderful jazzy groove throughout – a sweet mix of ... read more CD

Roy Ayers — Love Fantasy ... LP

Polydor, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

Roy Ayers — Mystic Voyage ... LP

Polydor, 1975. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

An archetypal album by Roy Ayers – and one that really shows him at the turning point of his sound! Gone are the trippier jazz funk moments of earlier albums – and in their place are some tight grooves and wonderfully spacey soul. Roy hits the dancefloor with one of his first up-tempo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Original pressing! Cover has some very light wear, but this is a nice copy.)

Roy Ayers — No Stranger To Love ... LP

Polydor, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

An oft-overlooked funky soul gem from the incredible Roy Ayers – taking turns with both uptempo material and more smoothed out soul sounds – all done with Roy's trademark jazzy approach to the dancefloor! No Stranger To Love is a sly, and often funky set that deserves to be mentioned ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Roy Ayers — Roy Ayers Ubiquity ... LP

Polydor, 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

One of the greatest Roy Ayers albums of all time – and one of the rarest! The record is right in the same vein as Roy's groundbreaking He's Coming LP – a righteous mix of soul jazz, subtle funk, and some of the cosmic wisdom that Roy was spreading among the jazz funk underground – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Roy Ayers — Running Away (long, short) ... 12-inch

Polydor, 1977. Very Good- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock

Doobie-doo doobie-doo! One of the catchiest Roy Ayers dancefloor tracks ever – a bassy bumping thumper that wonderfully skirts the line between clubby and funky! The track's got female vocals singing along with the hook – all in a mode that's quite similar to the most uptempo work by ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record

(Cover has edge & surface wear.)

Roy Ayers — Vibrations ... LP

Polydor, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

One of Roy Ayers' greatest albums of the 70s – a set that tightens up the groove from previous Polydor productions, yet still keeps all the soul intact! The record picks up the style begun with the Mystic Voyage album, and pushes it to some slightly tighter territory – a more focused ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Roy Ayers — Vibrations (Verve originals pressing) ... CD

Polydor, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock

(Out of print.)

Roy Ayers — You Send Me ... LP

Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

A masterpiece – and don't pass it up! Sure, the date's a bit later than some of Roy's classic work, but the record's got a sound like no other – with a slow mellow jazzy style that shows Roy working at the height of his powers! There's some wonderful spacey production on the record ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson — Prime Time ... LP

Polydor, 1980. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!

A funky classic from the team of Roy Ayers and Wayne Henderson – both at the top of their game here, and effortlessly mixing together jazz, funk, and soul! The record really seems to embrace the best of both artists' styles – some of the bassy groovers that Wayne did so well himself, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)

Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson — Step Into Our Life/Prime Time ... CD

Polydor/Robinsongs (UK), 1978/1980. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock

Talk about a meeting of the minds – a pair of ultra-amazing classics from the team of Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson – back to back in a single set! At the time of Step Into Our Life, Henderson & Ayers were probably the biggest names in the jazz funk business – both with a ... read more CD

Bee Gees, Tavares, Yvonne Elliman, & Others — Saturday Night Fever – The Original Movie Soundtrack ... CD

Polydor, 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock

Yes, it was a mega-hit – and yes, it was one of those records that everyone who lived through the 70s seemed to own at one time – but after all these decades, you can't deny the power of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack – especially for the way that it mixed club soul classics ... read more CD

Bionic Boogie — Bionic Boogie ... LP

Polydor, 1977. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

The first album by Gregg Diamond's Bionic Boogie group – and a cooker of a set that follows strongly from Gregg's previous Hot Butterfly gem! Luther Vandross isn't on board this time around, but the overall groove is still totally great – upbeat, soaring, and put together with a jazzy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Bionic Boogie — Hot Butterfly ... LP

Polydor, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

A dancefloor classic! The album's the second by Gregg Diamond's Bionic Boogie, and head and shoulders above the rest – a sublime blend of soul and club that's hardly been matched again! Diamond manages to make things groove, but never loses sight of the soulful styles that make the record ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Alicia Bridges — I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round) (special disco mix)/City Rhythm ... 12-inch

Polydor, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

... 12-inch, Vinyl record

James Brown — 20 All Time Greatest Hits! ... CD

Polydor, 1960s/1970s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Not a classic from the early years of James Brown – but a later greatest hits package that's gone onto have legendary status – given all the key cuts it includes! Most numbers here are the shorter single versions – and together, they pack a hell of a punch – showing an ... read more CD

James Brown — 50th Anniversary Collection ... CD

Polydor/Universal, Late 50s/1960s/1970s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock

Features 50 tracks on two CDs – including "Think", "Try Me", "It's A Man's, Man's, Man's, Man's World", "Prisoner Of Love", "Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud, Pt 1", "Ain't It Funky Now, Pt 1", "Super Bad, Pt 1", and ... read more CD

James Brown — Black Caesar ... LP

Polydor, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

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.)

James Brown — Bodyheat ... CD

Polydor (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

An enduring classic from James Brown – quite possibly the strongest of his late 70s albums, and a record that nicely balances the harder funk of the early part of the decade with a more sophisticated style that almost gets slightly jazzy at times! The vocals are planted strongly at the top ... read more CD

(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)

James Brown — CD Of JB II – Cold Sweat & Other Soul Classics ... CD

Polydor, 1960s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock

... CD

James Brown — Dead On The Heavy Funk 1975 to 1983 ... CD

Chronicles/Polydor, Mid 70s/Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Although James' early 70's ouvre is often cited as his best funky stuff, he made some darn nice tracks at the end of the 70's, as this swell 2CD set hopes to prove! The package compiles some of the best work that James did during the disco era – and although a few of the tracks have an ... read more CD

(Sealed copy!)

James Brown — Everybody's Doin' The Hustle & Dead On The Double Bump ... LP

Polydor, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

Forget the "hustle" and "bump" in the title – as the set's not a disco cash-in set by the Godfather – and instead is an overlooked funky gem from the 70s! The set still follows strongly in the best modes of the early 70s – with that sharp JB-styled groove ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

James Brown — Foundations Of Funk – A Brand New Bag – 1964 to 1969 ... CD

Chronicles/Polydor, 1996. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!

Killer work from James' late 60s period – the time when he was working with the Pee Wee Ellis/Maceo James Brown Band, and developing some of his most crucial conceptions of funkiness. The 2 CD set is filled with nice extra bits – like extended versions of tracks you might already know, ... read more CD

James Brown — Funk Power – 1970 – A Brand New Thang ... CD

Chronicles/Polydor, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock

Here you go! Killer material from James' first version of The JBs – starring Bootsy Collins, Bobby Byrd, and Jabo Starks. Includes the 9 minute version of "Super Bad", an unreleased live version of "There Was A Time (I Got To Move)", the 12 minute version of "Soul ... read more CD

James Brown — Get Up Offa That Thing ... CD

Polydor (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

James Brown screams at the beginning of the record – "I'm Back! I'm Back!" – which is his proclamation that he was ready to take on a whole new generation of funk music – grooving with a new sound that was guaranteed to hit as big as it did in earlier years! The ... read more CD

(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)

James Brown — Hell ... CD

Polydor (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

A killer double-length album from James Brown – a smoking set that stands strongly right next to similar packages like Get On The Good Foot and Payback! The album's a bit different than the latter, in that the tracks are mostly shorter, and there's some mellower cuts too – but they ... read more CD

James Brown — Hell ... CD

Polydor, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock

James Brown — Hey America ... CD

Polydor/Elemental (Spain), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

A really fantastic album from James Brown – and an unusual one, too – as it was only ever issued overseas back in the early 70s! The album's got a title that's similar to one of James' Christmas albums, but it's a completely different record – kind of a condensation of some of ... read more CD

James Brown — Hot ... 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.)

James Brown — In The Jungle Groove ... CD

Polydor, Early 70s/1986. Used ... $4.99

Massive – and one of the best James Brown compilations ever, filled with rare and unreleased material! This completely essential set features tracks pulled from James' best years ever – the mighty early 70s, when he was working with the JBs, and laying down tracks that would forever ... read more CD

(Original CD pressing.)

James Brown — It's Too Funky In Here/Are We Really Dancing ... 12-inch

Polydor, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Uptempo funky James from the end of the 70s – aimed at the discos, but with that funky sound of earlier days still pretty much in place! In other words, there's plenty of funky instrumentation in the cuts – a bit faster than in earlier years, but still quite nice – plus ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record

James Brown — Live At The Apollo (1962) ... CD

Polydor, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock

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 CD

Also available
Live At The Apollo ... LP 33.99
Live At The Apollo (1962) (remastered & expanded) ... CD 3.99

James Brown — Live At The Apollo (1962) (remastered & expanded) ... CD

Polydor, 1962. Used ... $3.99

(2004 pressing.)

Also available Live At The Apollo ... LP 33.99

James Brown — Live At The Apollo Vol 2 (Deluxe Edition) ... CD

Polydor, 1962. Used 2 CD ... $12.99

... CD

(BMG pressing.)

James Brown — Live At The Apollo Volume II – Deluxe Edition ... CD

Polydor/Universal, 1968. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock

James Brown's great second album recorded live at the Apollo Theater in Harlem – a set we like even better than the first famous volume – because it's much more stretched-out, harder-hitting, and full of fire! You'd be hard pressed to find a better example of Brown's showmanship on ... read more CD

James Brown — Love Power Peace – Live At The Olympia Paris 1971 ... CD

Polydor, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock

A lost treasure from James Brown & The JBs – a vintage live performance from the early 70s, and one that captures the group at the height of their powers! The format here is very similar to the excellent Revolution Of The Mind set – a totally funky, totally righteous live ... read more CD

James Brown — Make It Funky – The Big Payback 1971 to 1975 ... CD

Chronicles/Polydor, Early/Mid 70s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock

Killer 2 CD set that focuses on the funky sound of James from the 70s – and which includes great material that was never issued at the time, alternate funky takes, rare singles, and other great bits! There's a wealth of incredible material on here that makes the set essential – even if ... read more CD

James Brown — Make It Funky – The Big Payback 1971 to 1975 ... CD

Chronicles/Polydor, Early/Mid 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!

James Brown — Motherlode – Unreleased Original Recordings ... CD

Polydor (Japan), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99

One of the greatest albums ever from James Brown – even if it wasn't issued during his classic run of funk records in the early 70s! Yet the material here is all from that time – recorded by Polydor when James and the JBs were completely kicking ass in the studio – turning out ... read more CD

James Brown — Motherlode – Unreleased Original Recordings ... CD

Polydor, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock

(Late 80s pressing.)

Also available Motherlode – Unreleased Original Recordings ... CD 10.99

James Brown — Motherlode – Unreleased Original Recordings (Expanded & Remastered) ... CD

Polydor, Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock

James Brown — Payback ... CD

Polydor, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock

A masterpiece of funky soul – and one of the greatest albums of the early 70s! It all comes together on this one – funk, soul, politics, and production – and the record is still one of the clearest examples of James Brown's genius that you'll ever find! Recorded during the same ... read more CD

James Brown — Payback ... LP

Polydor, 1973. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

James Brown — Please Please Please ... CD

Polydor, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock

An incredible early album from James Brown – featuring 16 raw R&B tracks culled from his early years at King – and virtually the blueprint for so many other great things to follow! "Please Please Please" was James' first big hit – and as you probably already know, ... read more CD

(Out of print.)

James Brown — Revolution Of The Mind ... CD

Polydor (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

An amazing double-live album that's to concert records what James Brown's Payback was to the sound of studio funk! Like that classic, this is a double-length 2LP set that really has James and the JBs stretching out and doing their thing – working here in a setting that's supposed to be the ... read more CD

James Brown — Revolution Of The Mind ... CD

Polydor, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock

James Brown — Revolution Of The Mind ... LP

Polydor, 1971. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!

(Capitol record club pressing. Cover has some light wear, tiny top seam split.)

James Brown — Roots Of A Revolution ... LP

Polydor (UK), 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!

A great collection of 60s work by James – one that goes way past the hits, to show the birth of the funky style that would forever be James' calling card in the 70s! The package starts in the earlier King R&B years – with tracks that are hard and soulful, yet which also have a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(UK pressing, with booklet! Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)

James Brown — Say It Live & Loud – Live In Dallas 1968 ... CD

Polydor, 1968. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

An amazing James Brown live set from the crucial year of 1968 – the show that marked the debut of "Say It Loud I'm Black & I'm Proud" – a cut that would become an anthem for much of America in the years to come! The feel here is somewhat similar to Brown's famous Boston ... read more CD

(Out of print.)

James Brown — Sex Machine ... LP

King, 1970. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

James Brown cooking it live – recorded (as the cover says) "at home in Augusta, Georgia with his bad self"! The groove here is a nice extension of earlier Apollo modes – one that shows the increasing funkiness of the James Brown Band, captured with a raw power that few other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Black label Starday-King pressing – a nice copy! Cover has some very light wear in the corners, but is quite nice too.)

James Brown — Sex Machine (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Polydor/Elemental (Spain), 1970. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock

James Brown — Sho Is Funky Down Here ... CD

Polydor/Now Again, 1971. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98

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 CD

James Brown — Soul Classics Vol 2 (original pressing) ... LP

Polydor, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

Second volume of this excellent early 70's compilation. It contains some of James' best funky singles from his late King and early Polydor years, and a record that features a lot of cuts that didn't necessarily show up on LP that easily. Includes such massive groovers as "Talking Loud & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

James Brown — Star Time (4CD boxset) ... CD

Polydor, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used 4 CDs ... $24.99

72 tracks – and a fantastic overview of the music of James Brown – from the gritty R&B years to his classic moments of 60s soul, to his mindblowing 70s funk and beyond! CD

(Outer box has light wear.)

James Brown — Think ... CD

King/Polydor, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of James Brown's earliest full albums for King Records – and a set that kicks off with his monstrous reworkin of the tune "Think" – originally recorded by the Five Royales, but recast here by James as the blueprint for all the funky goodness in years to come! That track ... read more CD

Bobby Caldwell — Carry On ... LP

Polydor, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

A big standout set for vocalist Bobby Caldwell – a record that has him moving to Polydor and working in a style that's even tighter and more sophisticated than before! In a way, the record's still very much in the 70s AOR mode that made Caldwell's first few records so great – but Bobby' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Chakachas — Jungle Fever ... CD

Polydor/Dusty Groove, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock

A mad mix of Latin and funky rhythms – a 70s classic from the Belgian group Chakachas! The album's best known for its title hit "Jungle Fever" – an insane cut that features heavy drums, choppy guitar, and a stop/start action that's peppered with sounds of female pleasure! ... read more CD

(Still sealed, on the Dusty Groove label!)

Commodores — Goin' To The Bank (club rmx, 7" version)/Serious Love ... 12-inch

Polydor, 1986. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99 3.99

... 12-inch, Vinyl record

(Cover has light wear.)

Commodores — United ... CD

Polydor (Japan), 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock

Titles include "Land Of The Dreamer", "Serious Love", "Let's Apologize", "You're The Only Woman I Need", and "Goin To The Bank". CD

(Out of print 80s Japanese pressing.)

Commodores — United ... LP

Polydor, 1986. Sealed ... Out Of Stock

Titles include "Land Of The Dreamer", "Serious Love", "Let's Apologize", "You're The Only Woman I Need", and "Goin To The Bank". LP, Vinyl record album

Darts — Darts (1980) ... LP

Polydor, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

(Rock, Soul) LP, Vinyl record album

Cathy Dennis — Just Another Dream (12", 7", alternate bass dub) ... 12-inch

Polydor (UK), 1990. Very Good (pic cover)... Out Of Stock

... 12-inch, Vinyl record

Cathy Dennis — Move To This ... Cassette

Polydor, 1990. Used ... $7.99

Production by Nile Rodgers, Shep Pettibone, & Dancin' Danny D. (Cassettes, Soul) Cassette

(Sealed copy with hype sticker!)

Cathy Dennis — Move To This ... CD

Polydor, 1990. Used ... $1.99

Production by Nile Rodgers, Shep Pettibone, & Dancin' Danny D. CD

Deon Estus — Spell ... LP

Polydor, 1988. Sealed ... $14.99

... LP, Vinyl record album

(Still sealed, with hype sticker and some price sticker remnants.)

Gloria Gaynor — Gloria Gaynor's Park Avenue Sound ... LP

Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

An overlooked groover from Gloria Gaynor – warm, wonderful, and filled with some great Philly touches! Sure, the record's got a Park Avenue address, but it's also got some great arrangements from Norman Harris, Jack Faith, and Ron Kersey – all of whom bring in a bit more warmth than on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(White label promo, with sticker remnants over the promo notice. Cover has some sticker remnants and a section cut out from the back where a promo stamp was applied.)

Gloria Gaynor — Glorious ... LP

Polydor, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

A great meeting of 70s disco talents here – as both Gregg Diamond and Joe Beck both work with Gloria Gaynor on this sweet little set – with an approach that makes for some of her nicest music of the time! Diamond's tunes have a definite Bionic Boogie feel – sharp-edged, but never ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Gloria Gaynor — Greatest Hits ... CD

Polydor, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock

Includes "I Will Survive", "Never Can Say Goodbye", and loads of other classics! CD

Gloria Gaynor — Love Tracks ... LP

Polydor, 1979. Very Good+ ... $4.99

THE lasting classic from Gloria Gaynor – the record that contains her tremendous hit "I Will Survive", and a great batch of disco grooves overall! The album's got a simple, honest sort of approach, despite its release in an era of overblown dancefloor sets – and arranger ... (Soul, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has light wear.)

Richie Havens — Mixed Bag ... CD

Polydor, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock

The genius of Richie Havens at this point is beyond compare – a unique take on the dying folk sound of the 60s, one that infused it with a deeper sense of soul that helped it get new legs in the Woodstock generation – yet which is also heard here before any of the post-hippie cliches ... read more CD

(Out of print.)

Isaac Hayes — Don't Let Go ... LP

Polydor, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

Wonderful later work from Isaac Hayes – a gem from his Polydor years that has a good mix of mellow cuts and more upbeat numbers! The record has 3 long "quiet storm" tracks that take off on Ike's earlier expanded ballad style (forged on tracks like "Walk On By") – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Isaac Hayes — For The Sake Of Love ... LP

Polydor, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

One of our favorite Isaac Hayes albums from the post-Stax years – a wonderful late 70s set that has the man returning strongly to the mellow roots of his early solo years! Ike sounded great on his disco tracks at the time – but we really love his mature, laidback way of laying down a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has track notes in pen, partially unglued seams, and light wear.)

Akira Ishikawa Count Buffalo Jazz & Rock Band — Bakishinba – Memories Of Africa ... LP

Polydor/Cinedelic (Italy), 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock

One of the funkiest records ever from Akira Ishikawa and his Count Buffalos band – a hip little groover that stands head to head with some of the best funky jazz from the US and Europe of the time! Despite Akira's earthy look on the cover, the record's got a relatively electric feel overall ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Bakishinba – Memories Of Africa (Japanese pressing) ... LP 44.99

Akira Ishikawa Count Buffalo Jazz & Rock Band — Bakishinba – Memories Of Africa (Japanese pressing) ... LP

Polydor/Lawson (Japan), 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $44.99 54.99

(Beautiful Japanese pressing – part of the Deep Jazz Reality series – heavy gatefold cover with obi!)

Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes — Royal Rappin's ... CD

Polydor/Southbound (UK), 1979. Used ... Out Of Stock

A fantastic update of earlier soul duo modes – served up here by two of the most badass soul singers of the 70s! The album's got the smooth flow of Isaac Hayes' late 70s work – a bit of clubby rhythms at times, some soaring orchestrations at others – all in a mode that opens up ... read more CD

Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes — Royal Rappin's ... LP

Polydor/Spring, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

JBs — Damn Right I Am Somebody ... CD

Polydor (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

An incredible album – quite possibly our favorite record by the JBs, ever! The set starts with a wonderful conversational bit – rapping and musing on the idea of "Damn Right, I Am Somebody" – showing the group in a political and righteous mode for the first time ever. ... read more CD

(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)

JBs — Doing It To Death ... CD

Polydor (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

An incredible album – a landmark piece of funk that nobody should be without, funk fan or not! The album is the second to feature James Brown's famous backing combo of the early 70s – and unlike their first one, which was really more of a collection of singles, this album has the group ... read more CD

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JBs — Funky Good Time – The Anthology ... CD

Polydor, Early 70s. Used 2CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A killer 2CD set of funky grooves by one of the best backing bands ever! The JBs were James Brown's legendary combo during his monster funk years of the early 70s – and this well-selected compilation brings together 30 rare tracks from their best years! The set's got a great set of notes ... read more CD

(Complete with slipcase and large booklet. Slipcover has minor edgewear.)

JBs — Hustle With Speed ... CD

Polydor (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

One of the most fantastic albums by the JBs – a masterpiece of funky jamming, tight instrumentation, and that free yet tight style of the James Brown 70s years! The tracks are longer than on some of the earlier singles – especially the 8 minute jammer "(It's Not The Express) It's ... read more CD

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JBs International — Jam II Disco Fever ... CD

Polydor (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $9.99 24.99

A different groove than usual from The JBs – but still pretty darn nice, and way better than just about all the other funky combos on the market! It's the late 70s, and James Brown's head is a bit addled – he thinks he's the guy who invented disco, and he starts turning his extended ... read more CD

JJ Band — JJ Band (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Polydor/Sonorama (Germany), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

A lost bit of European funk from the JJ Band – a Belgian combo from the start of the 70s, and one with shared members of the more famous Euro funk groups Chakachas and El Chicles! As with those groups, the style here is nicely offbeat – elements learned from American soul and jazz, but ... read more CD