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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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Gerald Alston —
Gerald Alston ... CD Motown/Universal (Japan), 1988. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant solo work from Gerald Alston – the first album issued under his own name, after a strong legacy of work with The Manhattans! Alston's vocals are wonderful here – beautifully crafted, with a sense of maturity and feeling that most of his younger soul contemporaries couldn't ... read more CD
Cadet/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
Incredible work from the amazing Dorothy Ashby – a brilliant set of funky and spiritual tunes, set to full backings from Chicago soul arranger Richard Evans! This album is easily one of Ashby's greatest, and it's dedicated to the writings of Omar Khayyam – one of the forces guiding ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Also available Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(SHM-CD pressing! Part of the Diggin Universal Music – supervised by DJ Muro.)
Roy Ayers —
Cafe Apres Midi – Roy Ayers For Cafe Apres Midi ... CD Universal (Japan), 1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great compilation of tracks by Roy Ayers – one that feels quite different than some of his other collections, as it goes past the hits to show a warm and uniquely mellow side of his career! The 18 track package is drawn from some of his best work on Polydor during the 70s – and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Roy Ayers —
Destination Motherland – The Roy Ayers Anthology ... CD Universal (UK), 1970s. Used 2 CDS ... Out Of Stock
An amazing set of tracks from one of our favorite artists ever – a whopping 33 track, 2CD compilation of some of the best of Roy's work for Polydor! Given the title, you can expect a very hip bent to the tracks picked for the set – lots of righteous politics and hip cultural themes ... read more CD
Roy Ayers —
Everybody Loves The Sunshine (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Polydor/Universal (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... Temporarily 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
Erykah Badu —
Baduizm ... CD Universal, 1997. Used ... Out Of Stock
A landmark debut from the mighty Erykah Badu – a record that really set the world on fire when it first appeared – and which continues to blow our minds all these many years later! There's a simple, straightforward grace to the album that comes through immediately – as Erykah ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Erykah Badu —
Live ... CD Universal, 1997. Used ... Out Of Stock
A surprising second album from Erykah Badu – a live recording, coming right on the heels of her first studio set – and showing that the girl's equally great without any added production work! The feel is warm, earth, and wonderful – intimate, and richly spiritual – as ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Erykah Badu —
Mama's Gun ... CD Motown, 2000. Used ... Out Of Stock
A millennial classic from Erykah Badu – a set that came along right as the current century was starting up, to show a soulful path that would keep things strong for many years to come! The album grabbed a bigger audience than Erykah's first, but still kept things strong – really ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Tanya Blount —
Natural Thing ... CD Polygram/Universal (Japan), 1994. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Tanya Blount's got a great way with a mellower, more laidback version of 90s R&B – that kind of slow-kicking groove that still has beats, but used in a spacious style to slowly percolate the background – while Tanya soars right out front with a really wonderful reach in her vocal ... read more CD
Bohannon —
Bohannon Collection ... CD Spectrum/Universal (UK), Late 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A much-needed look at the Mercury years of Hamilton Bohannon – and a treasure-trove of unreissued funky dancefloor tracks! Bohannon first sprang onto the scene with his early funky work for Brunswick – chunky numbers that showed a very unique approach to rhythm, and an odd heavily-repet ... 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 —
Christmas Songs ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the few rare Christmas albums that James Brown recorded in the 60s – all really wonderful, really memorable records that go way past the usual Holiday fare! Sure, there's a few sentimental tracks that have the familiar spirit of the holiday, but there's also some funky moments too ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more CD
James Brown —
Funky Christmas ... CD King/Universal, Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Excellent funky Christmas – essential for any soulful holiday celebration! Not everyone knows it, but James Brown cut a fair number of Christmas albums during the 60s – thre albums, and a bunch of singles to be exact! They're all super-rare, but this great collection brings together ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more CD
James Brown —
Hey America – Christmas ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The last, and most obscure of James Brown's Christmas albums of the King years – and quite possibly the hippest too! Given that James is shouting "Hey America" in the title, he's clearly going for a righteous and semi-political tone on the set – singing Holiday tunes, but ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more CD
James Brown —
I Got You (I Feel Good) ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
Quite possibly THE James Brown album of the mid 60s – a solid set of hard-grooving tracks, based around the monster title hit "I Got You (I Feel Good)"! The tune's one of those numbers that has been used a gajillion times over the years in commercials and promos – but which ... read more CD
(Out of print SHMCD pressing, includes obi.)
King/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
Further genius from James Brown at the start of the 70s – a record that's starting to show some of the more open-ended grooves he'd explore with the JBs on their own albums – longer, stretched-out tracks that are way more than simple funk and soul! There's a sense of freewheeling ... read more CD
(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
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 —
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Here's where things really started getting interesting for James Brown! The album was issued right around the same time as James' single "Out Of Sight" on Smash – and like that track, "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" was one of the first to use that "instruments on the ... read more CD
(2003 Japanese paper sleeve edition.)
Chocolate City/Universal (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
The cover's a bit creepy, but the album's still plenty great – old school Cameo still strongly in a funk-based mode, before some of the stiffer grooves of their later years! Bass is the ruler of the set – and most tracks here vamp around in a very heavy P-Funk style of groove – ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Cameo —
Ugly Ego ... CD Chocolate City/Universal (UK), 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite albums ever from Cameo – the group's third release! The album's got a great approach that hints at more sophisticated soul styles, but which is still firmly in charge of the bass-driven grooves that made their early albums so great – a compressed approach to the ... read more CD
Con Funk Shun —
To The Max (with bonus tracks) ... CD Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Snapping grooves and a sweet clubby sound from Con Funk Shun – one of the best ensemble funk groups to make the transition from late 70s styles to the key years of 80s groove! The bass is tight, the keyboards are electric, and the rhythms are great – never forced or stiff, and always ... read more CD
Dazz Band —
On The One ... CD Motown/Universal (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The Dazz Band are definitely on the one here – or maybe on the two, as the album's balanced between one side of groovers, and one side of mellow cuts – an approach that was not uncommon for funk groups at the time! By the time of this set, Dazz were well known for their bass-heavy cuts ... read more CD
Dramatics —
Dramatic Jackpot ... CD ABC/Universal (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the Dramatics' best albums, and a real masterpiece of 70's group soul! The style here is a bit different than the group's previous records for Stax – maybe a bit tighter, with sweet arrangements – but these fantastic vocals that cut through everything and grab you to your core ... read more CD
Roberta Flack —
Bustin Loose – Original Soundtrack ... CD MCA/Universal (Japan), 1981. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the more obscure Roberta Flack albums from the classic years – but maybe not as obscure as the movie for which it was created – as the strength of the record has helped the album circulate a lot longer than the film stayed on the screens – to the point where it's a great ... read more CD
Four Tops —
Keeper Of The Castle ... CD ABC/Universal (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Killer Four Tops material from the early 70s – and a record that proved that they didn't need to be on Motown to still keep churnin' out the hits! The sound is sophisticated, and pushes past the standard format of the group's good-selling records for Motown – hitting a classic AM Radio ... read more CD
Four Tops —
Their Greatest Love Songs ... CD Hip-O/Universal, 1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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MCA/Universal (Japan), 1994. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
A harmony group with a great ear for beats – at a level that really makes Front Page one of those acts who were really transforming the sound of older soul styles in the early 90s! Two decades before, these guys would be stepping along in mellow territory of New Jersey soul – but here, ... read more CD
Marvin Gaye —
Chronicles – What's Going On/Universal/Motown, 1971/1973/1976. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic three album set! CD
Marvin Gaye —
What's Going On (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD Motown/Universal, 1971. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
The definitive version of this masterpiece! Marvin blew everyone's mind when he unleashed this amazing suite of political soul tunes at the beginning of the 70s – and 30 years later, Motown's reissued the set with a wealth of additional material that takes it to the next level. The 2CD set ... read more CD
Also available What's Going On ... LP 27.99
What's Going On (50th anniversary 180 gram 2LP pressing) ... LP 39.99
Marvin Gaye —
What's Going On (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Motown/Universal (Japan), 1971. Used Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the few cases in the history of pop music where the record is worth all the hype! Marvin blew everyone's mind when he unleashed this amazing suite of political soul tunes – not only just because he'd moved past the simple love songs of earlier years, but also because he was working ... read more CD
Also available (2005 Japanese pressing with 2 bonus tracks – comes in a cool gatefold sleeve, just like the original LP!)
What's Going On ... LP 27.99
What's Going On (50th anniversary 180 gram 2LP pressing) ... LP 39.99
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell —
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – The Complete Duets ... CD Motown/Universal, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Incredible stuff – and a mindblowing package that includes a huuuuuge amount of Marvin Gaye's work with singer Tammi Terrell! Marvin and Tammi virtually redefined the male/female duet soul style during the 60s – and this package includes work from all three of their albums together ... read more CD
Universal, 1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Motown/Universal (Japan), 1987. New Copy ... $8.99 18.99
An excellent mid 80s soul set from Garry Glenn – recorded for Motown, and sadly lost in the shuffle at the time. The record's a surprising gem – sophisticated, mature, and with a laidback quality that really gets past some of the cliches of 80s soul at the time. Garry's got a talent ... read more CD
Guinn —
Guinn ... CD Motown/Universal (Japan), 1986. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Their name might seem a bit strange, but then you realize that Guinn is the last name of most of the members of the group – a really wonderful family act from the Philly scene of the 80s, and one who cut this gem of a record for Motown! The record's got a richness that moves past most other ... read more CD
Silas/Universal (Japan), 1993. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
Arron Hall first served up some fantastic vocals in the group Guy, and here he steps out as a solo act on his own – turning out a wonderful debut that's full of all sorts of well-produced cuts that work together wonderfully as a whole! The set's one of those R&B records that was produced ... read more CD
John Lee Hooker —
Endless Boogie ... CD ABC/Universal, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A hip mix of raunchy blues and rootsy rock – all stretched out over a double-length set that's easily one of John Lee Hooker's loosest albums ever! The album has Hooker playing in a number of settings with hip rock and funk players from the California scene – including Steve Miller, ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
John Lee Hooker —
It Serves You Right To Suffer ... CD Universal, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
There's no suffering here – as the record's a real delight, and one of the more unique sessions in the career of the great John Lee Hooker! The record was done for Impulse Records, mostly known for its jazz recordings at the time – and the session has the vocals and guitar of John Lee ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Jackson 5 —
Best Of Jackson 5 Remixes – Compiled By Soul Source (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Universal (Japan), Early 1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
What a great idea! The classic Motown work of The Jackson 5 is remixed and remade by a host of super-hip producers! The cuts really retain a lot of their Motown soul flavor, and the remixers do an excellent job of pulling out some of the best elements – like guitar riffs, piano lines, and ... read more CD
(2009 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Rick James —
Garden Of Love (with bonus tracks) ... CD Gordy/Universal (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from Rick James' classic early run for Motown – a set that maybe didn't chart as big as some of his other records for the label, but which stands strongly today as a well-crafted batch of mellow funky soul! James has a bit less of the bass-heavy riffs here than you'd expect ... read more CD
Miles Jaye —
Miles ... CD Island/Universal (Japan), 1987. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Miles Jaye once played the cop in the Village People, but don't hold that against him – because by the time of this debut set, he'd really crafted his style as a soul singer – which makes the record a key part of a new trend in male soul for the late 80s! Jaye's got a cool, ... read more CD
Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1993. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
An album that begins with a hip hop vibe at the start, but which soon moves into really warmly wonderful territory – at a level that marks the set as a hell of a debut for Joe! The singer has this raspy charm to his vocals that's really wonderful – the kind of individual voice that ... read more CD
Quincy Jones —
Body Heat (SHMCD pressing) ... CD A&M/Universal (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A killer set from those magical 70s years when Quincy Jones was effortlessly blending jazz, soul, and contemporary R&B – all to come up with a genre that's almost completely his own! In the early 70s, Quincy Jones surrounded himself with some of the best young soul and jazz talent he ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Quincy Jones —
Smackwater Jack (Japanese pressing) ... CD A&M/Universal (Japan), 1971. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great bit of 70s electric work from Quincy – and probably his funkiest album ever! Quincy's really stepping out here from the straighter and spacier styles of earlier records – going for more of the dirty grooves he was cutting up for soundtrack albums, and hitting notes that were a ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print 1992 Japanese pressing with some age spots.)
Rush/Universal (Japan), 1995. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
A huge 90s album from Montell Jordan – one that formed a big bridge between the worlds of hip hop and R&B, and which has had some surprisingly strong legs in the years after it was first crafted! Plenty of folks blended hip hop elements with soul, but Montell may well have been one of ... read more CD
Eddie Kendricks —
People Hold On ... CD Tamla/Universal (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A truly amazing album – unlike anything Eddie Kendricks ever did before, or since – and one of those records that really helped shape the sound of soul in the 70s! The music is as rich and powerful as the image on the cover – with some righteous undercurrents that really mark the ... read more CD
Kool & The Gang —
Live At PJ's (with bonus track) ... CD De-Lite/Universal (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest Kool & The Gang albums ever – a monster live session that almost blows away their studio classics! The groove here is far more freewheeling and complex than some of their singles from the 70s – longer, tripped-out tunes with a definite undercurrent of jazz ... read more CD
Kool & The Gang —
Love & Understanding ... CD De-Lite/Universal (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Amazing work from Kool & The Gang – from a period when they were pushing past their tight early funky sound, into a super-dope mix of electronics and spacey jamming that is still pretty darn revolutionary today! Although you might think the album would be a bit disco by the date, it's ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Kool & The Gang —
Spirit Of The Boogie ... CD De-Lite/Universal (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Way more than just a "boogie" album – as you might think from the title – and much more a hard-hitting batch of funky tunes, mixed with some even cooler laidback numbers! The album follows heavily off the style of Wild & Peaceful – mixing together the group's older ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Kool & The Gang —
Wild & Peaceful ... CD De-Lite/Universal (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
After this one, there was no turning back for Kool & The Gang! The record has them bringing their underground funk sound to the masses – with a choppy riffy groove that stands out almost as a public challenge to all the other pretenders that had been cropping up on major labels during ... read more CD
Martha & The Vandellas —
Natural Resources/Motown/Universal (UK), 1970/1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
Martha & The Vandellas were one of the few Motown 60s pop groups who actually got better as they got past their initial hit status – as these two albums will nicely attest! Reeves' vocals are fantastic, and very well trained for material such as this – nice little tracks with tight ... read more CD
MCA/Universal (Japan), 1992. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
You might know the sound of Jacci McGhee's voice from her previous work backing up Keith Sweat – but this set really gives her a great showcase in the spotlight, and presents the sort of fuller exposure that lets the world hear all her talents at their best! A few cuts have a nicely hard ... read more CD
Buddy Miles —
Them Changes ... CD Mercury/Universal (UK), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A landmark album of crossover funk – fuzzed out rock, soul, and jazzy licks all coming into play together – held totally tight by drummer Buddy Miles, the undisputed king of his scene! Buddy's drums are super-heavy – holding down his Freedom Express group with a heavy jazz-rock ... read more CD
(2003 digipak pressing.)
Wendy Moten —
Wendy Moten ... CD EMI/Universal (Japan), 1992. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Wonderfully catchy work from Wendy Moten – a soul singer with a range that goes back to classic female singers of years past, but which is set here to more of an early 90s contemporary crackle! New jack beats pepper the record, but not in a way to hide any sort of weakness in the vocals ... read more CD
Alexander O'Neal —
Hearsay (with bonus tracks) ... CD Tabu/Universal (Japan), 1987. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the crowning achievements of Alexander O'Neal – a set that uses cool little intro tracks to help structure the standout songs on the set – giving the whole thing a much more well-conceived approach than other mainstream soul albums of the time! Some of the cuts draw from O'Neal's ... read more CD
One Way —
Shine On Me ... CD MCA/Universal (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A great batch of boogie from One Way – one of the few late 70s funky combos who were especially well suited to make the transition to 80s groove! The sound here is more electric and keyboard-heavy than previous One Way records – but the group's trademark soul-heavy approach to groove ... read more CD
One Way —
Wild Night ... CD MCA/Universal (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A lesser-known album from One Way, but a great one – and in some ways, even fresher and more appealing than some of their more famous work from the time! The set's still got plenty of the great One Way bounce in the mix – but there's also a deeper, more sensitive soul sound going on ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
A&M/Universal (Japan), 1983. New Copy ... $7.99 14.99
A pivotal album for Jeffrey Osborne – and a record that showed the world that he could stand proudly on his own away from his old group LTD! The album was actually his second solo outing, but the first to really gel together in that hit-making blend of ballads and catchy mid-tempo pop tunes ... read more CD
Casablanca/Universal (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
Often overlooked, but a very tasty album of late grooves from Parliament – not as much of a major hit as their previous records, but maybe even better because of that! The album's got the group's sound merging a bit with the Funkadelic vibe – that post-psych style of the George Clinton ... read more CD
(Part of the JB & Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
ABC/Universal (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
One of the greatest blacksploitation soundtracks ever – a massively beautiful record that goes beyond any cliches of the genre, and serves up a fantastically unique batch of tracks! Chisoul arranger Johnny Pate did the music for the film – and (dare we say it?) it's even greater that ... read more CD
Platters —
Christmas With The Platters ... CD Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
It's a smooth smooth Christmas from The Platters – heard here in their wonderful 1963 Christmas album! The set follows in the style of the group's late 50s hits – but with a sound that's a bit more tuned to the season, and not as much in the late nite smoochy mode of some of their more ... (Holiday Music, Soul) read more CD
Universal, 2006. Used ... $2.99
A strong effort from the mid 00s revitalized Prince – one that doesn't approach the greatness of the best material, but a graceful and consistent gem nonetheless! As it was done on his big ol' comeback album, Musicology, Prince takes strides to revisit his classic styles on the different ... read more CD
(2006 pressing.)
Prince/Universal, 2006. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Raja-Nee —
Hot & Ready (with bonus track) ... CD Perspective/Universal (Japan), 1994. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A crackling little charmer from Raja-Nee – a set that has lots of new jack energy in the grooves, but a very fresh style of vocals from the singer herself! Raja-Nee has this way of changing up her phrasing from tune to tune, really keeping the album full of surprises as she twists each song ... read more CD
Motown/Universal, Late 70s/1980s/1990s. Used ... $3.99
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(Digipack version.)
Lionel Richie —
Definitive Collection ... CD Motown/Universal, 1980s/1990s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
2CD version with bonus material. CD
Also available Definitive Collection ... CD 3.99
EMI/Universal (Japan), 1993. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99
Riff weren't one of the only groups on the scene in the early 90s to tie old school harmonies with hip hop and new jack production elements – but given their vocal work on this album, they may well be one of the best – as the set definitely puts the vocals first, and really lets them ... read more CD
Bert Robinson —
No More Cold Nights ... CD Capitol/Universal (Japan), 1987. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked debut from singer Bert Robinson – an artist who was part of the large Al Hudson/One Way collective from Detroit, but who really comes into his own in this sweet little set! Robinson's got a very rich, deep vocal approach – almost a nod back to the pre-soul generation of ... read more CD
Sussex/Universal, 1971. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
An amazing second set from Sixto Rodriguez – recorded in the legendary Landsdowne Studios in London, with a groove that's a great extension from his debut! All of Rodriguez's best elements are in place here – his folksy guitar, personal lyrical style, and surprisingly biting approach ... read more CD
Rotary Connection —
Black Gold Of The Sun – The Very Best Of Rotary Connection ... CD Cadet/Universal (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Some of the trippiest soul music ever recorded – an amazing collection of work by the legendary Rotary Connection – early home to vocalist Minnie Riperton and arranger Charles Stepney! Rotary Connection was a unique late 60s combination of soul, jazz, and rock-based modes – all ... read more CD
MCA/Universal (Japan), 1981. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
An under-appreciated gem by Rufus – the group's last album before Chaka left to depart on her successful early 80s solo career – and a nice one nonetheless! There's a trace of 80s groove in the mix – especially on the bass and percussion – but these elements are handled ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
MCA/Universal (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
Stunning work from Rufus & Chaka Khan – still very much at the height of their powers on this late 70s release – and still doing things at a level that nobody else can touch! The blend of jazz and soul is completely sublime – given a bit of extra help on arrangements by Clare ... read more CD
Also available Street Player ... LP 4.99(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Gloria Scott —
What Am I Gonna Do ... CD Casablanca/Universal (Japan), 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest soul records of all time – and an album that we'd never part with! Gloria Scott only ever recorded this one full LP – but that's more than enough, as the whole thing's a masterpiece – produced by Barry White with the best of his 70s approach, and featuring ... read more CD
Cadet/Universal (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
An amazing batch of sophisticated soul tracks – and a favorite with the righteous groove scene! On the surface, the record's a combination of jazz and soul tracks in the same mode that you'd find on some of Nancy Wilson's albums for Capitol during the same time – but digging deeper, ... read more CD
Sisters Love —
With Love ... CD MoWest/Universal (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The incredible lost album from the group Sisters Love – material slated for release in the early 70s, but never saw the light of day, save for a handful of singles – a mix of rootsier southern soul and impeccable west coast funk styles, finally brought to light! Sisters Love came to ... read more CD
Smoke (aka Black Smoke) —
Smoke ... CD Chocolate City/Universal (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really great little funky record – even if it's a bit of a mystery in the record racks at times! This group were one of a number to use the name Smoke during the 70s – but at some point they were forced to change their name to Black Smoke, and you'll see the record listed both ways, ... read more CD
SOS Band —
On The Rise (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Tabu/Universal (Japan), 1983. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet sweet grooves from the SOS Band – definitely on the rise at the time, but still sounding great, with all the best elements of their early work firmly intact! The core group are very much at home in the studio – and have this cohesive sound that really comes through right away ... read more CD
SOS Band —
Sands Of Time (with bonus tracks) ... CD Tabu/Universal (Japan), 1986. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The mighty SOS Band, still grooving hard well into the 80s – and still showing the world that their sound is way tighter than any of their many imitators! The style here is updated a bit from the group's first few records – given a sharper punch and polish by the Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis ... read more CD
Stargard —
Stargard ... CD MCA/Universal (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The debut album from Stargard – a set that turned the trio into strong soul stars, after a brief and mistaken role in the film Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band! Given the failure of that cinematic endeavor, it's amazing that MCA signed the girls up – but it's also clear that the ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Stylistics —
Ultimate Collection ... CD Mercury/Universal (UK), 1970s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 36 tracks on 2 CDs! CD
(Out of print.)
Donna Summer —
Love To Love You Baby ... CD Casablanca/Universal (Japan), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the first great moments of the Munich disco scene of the 70s – an electric batch of soul served up in support of Donna Summer's landmark title hit! The set features the full 16 minute version of "Love To Love You Baby" – done as a monumental suite that dips, turns, ... read more CD
(2018 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Donna Summer —
Love To Love You Baby ... CD Casablanca/Universal, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the first great moments of the Munich disco scene of the 70s – an electric batch of soul served up in support of Donna Summer's landmark title hit! The set features the full 16 minute version of "Love To Love You Baby" – done as a monumental suite that dips, turns, ... read more CD
Sweet Charles (aka Charles Sherell) —
For Sweet People From Sweet Charles ... CD People/Universal (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A supremely fantastic album, and one that's always woefully overlooked in discussions of James Brown's incredible People label! Sweet Charles, Charles Sherell, was a great lost soul vocalist who had a voice that was warm and mellow, with a sweetness that was often missing from James' singing ... read more CD
Tashan —
Chasin' A Dream ... CD Def Jam/Universal (Japan), 1986. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A Def Jam classic from Tashan – and a record that really helped bridge the gap between male soul and hip hop in the 80s! The style's still as warm and soulful as most of Tashan's contemporaries, but the record definitely shows a bit of street soul in the rhythms too – often just a bit ... read more CD
Taste Of Honey —
Taste Of Honey ... CD Capitol/Universal (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Probably the most successful album the Mizell Brothers ever produced, and a fine set of uptempo groovers from this female soul duet! There's some nice jazzy moments underneath the catchy lyrics, and in a way, the album's style is sort of a blueprint for the sound that would emerge over the next ... read more CD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Temptations —
Best Of Temptations – Anthology ... CD Motown/Universal, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A great overview – 46 tracks that really span the genius of the Temptations at Motown! CD
Wing/Universal (Japan), 1990. New Copy ... $8.99 18.99
A crossover classic from the new Jack generation – and a record that maybe comes across with even more charm in the 21st Century than it did back in the day! Sure, the three Ts were never going to deliver the deepest soul or the hardest lyrics – but they've got a great way of blending ... read more CD
Village People —
Best Of The Village People – 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection ... CD Mercury/Universal, Late 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
11 hits. CD
Motown/Universal (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
Amazing stuff! Arguably Leon Ware's greatest record – and one of the greatest Motown records of the 70's! The record is a beautiful set of interwoven mellow soul tracks, recorded right on the heels of Marvin Gaye's I Want You album, which was written and conceived by Ware, then taken at the ... read more CD
(Part of the Motown Did It First Series!)
Barry White —
Can't Get Enough ... CD 20th Century/Universal, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
Can't get enough of Barry White at this key point in his career – a time when he was stepping from the shadows as one of the most sensuous soul stars of the 70s! The album's a near-perfect effort throughout – a great blend of the soaring strings and funkier rhythms that always made ... read more CD
Also available Can't Get Enough ... LP 5.99
Geffen/Universal (Japan), 1987. New Copy ... $6.99 14.99
John White may not be the biggest name in 80s soul, but he comes on strong in this overlooked set – a catchy batch of tunes that stands out nicely from his contemporaries! There's plenty of beats and keyboards in the backings, but John's got a deep-ranged vocal style that creates plenty of ... read more CD
Christopher Williams —
Changes (with bonus tracks) ... CD Uptown/Universal (Japan), 1992. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A classic set from Christopher Williams – one of the richest-voiced singers in his generation of mainstream R&B – with a sensual warmth that goes back to the glory days of the 70s, but tuned a bit more towards that new jack aesthetic! Williams is also an actor – known for his ... read more CD
Vanessa Williams —
Right Stuff ... CD Wing/Universal (Japan), 1988. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The record that proved to the world that Vanessa Williams wasn't going to be let down after an unfortunate detour in the press – one that she answered with this classic album of crossover soul! Williams' isn't out to make anyone believe she's the next Aretha Franklin, but she's right at home ... read more CD
Vanessa Williams —
Right Stuff ... CD Wing/Universal, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
The record that proved to the world that Vanessa Williams wasn't going to be let down after an unfortunate detour in the press – one that she answered with this classic album of crossover soul! Williams' isn't out to make anyone believe she's the next Aretha Franklin, but she's right at home ... read more CD
Stevie Wonder —
Definitive Collection ... CD Universal/Motown, 1960s/1970s/1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Stevie Wonder —
Where I'm Coming From ... CD Motown/Universal (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Pivotal work from Stevie Wonder – an album with a depth and darkness that never would have been expected from his records of the 60s! In a way, the album's almost Stevie's What's Going on – as it's a self-penned, self-produced effort that really steps off from previous efforts – ... read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
Various —
101 Northern Soul – 101 Of The Greatest Northern Soul Anthems (5CD set) ... CD Universal (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 5CD ... Out Of Stock
The title's no lie – as this sweet little set features 101 Northern Soul classics – a treasure trove of upbeat soul from the 60s – with lots of rare cuts, obscure groovers, and the kinds of tracks that always got more play on UK dancefloors than back home here in the US! For the ... read more CD
Various —
101 Stax – 101 Of The Greatest Tracks From The Legendary Record Label (5CD set) ... CD Stax/Universal (UK), 1960s/Early 70s. Used 5 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
5CDs, and a set that's overflowing with classic tracks from the legendary Stax Records – with an especially heavy emphasis on the label's genius moments from 1968 to the mid 70s! There's way too much here to list, but some of the more unusual tracks include "What A Man" by Linda ... read more CD
Various —
70s Dance Party – Boogie Nights ... CD Universal/Time Life, Late 1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A dozen tracks from the Emotions, O'Jay's, Cheryl Lynn, Wild Cherry, Tavares, Three Degrees, Heatwave, Lou Rawls, MFSB, and Johnnie Taylor. CD
Various —
70s Dance Party – Classic Disco Hits ... CD Universal/Time Life, Late 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A dozen tracks from McFadden & Whitehead, Andrea True Connection, Silver Convention, Rose Royce, Van McCoy, A Taste Of Honey, Hues Corporation, Evelyn King, Blondie, Vicki Sue Robinson, The Sylvers and Cher. CD
Various —
70s Dance Party – Disco Fever ... CD Universal/Time Life, Late 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A dozen tracks from Alicia Bridges, Thelma Houston, Gloria Gaynor, Barry White, Andy Gibb, the Jackson 5, Bonnie Pointer, the Miracles, Peaches & Herb, the Village People, Marvin Gaye, and Yvonne Elliman. CD
