Soul — New Arrivals 
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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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Act One (Act 1) —
Act One (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Spring/Southbound (UK), 1974. Used ... $4.99
An obscure soul group, but a great one – equally at home with a fragile harmony tune as they were with more uptempo groovers for the dancefloor! This one and only album from Act One is a perfect illustration of the best two sides of the east coast indie soul scene of the early 70s – ... read more CD
Arthur Adams —
It's Private Tonight/Blue Thumb/Cleopatra, Early 1970s. New Copy 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
Arthur Adams has his roots in blues, but he comes across here with a wonderfully warm Cali soul sort of vibe – that mix of earthy currents and tighter touches that was showing up in some of the best Fantasy Records work of the period! On the album It's Private Tonight, Arthur sings and plays ... read more CD
Erykah Badu —
Baduizm ... CD Universal, 1997. Used ... $3.99
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
(Columbia House pressing.)
Hank Ballard —
Sexy Ways – The Best Of Hank Ballard & The Midnighters ... CD King/Rhino, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $6.99
Sexy is right! Hank may have been a half-pint wonder, but he had a voice that was like no other – high and raspy, but with a fierce growl that made you instantly take notice. Plus, his thuggish aproach to vocals really put a bit into the vicious R&B tunes that he cut with The ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Big Maybelle —
Complete Okeh Sessions 1952 to 1955 ... CD Okeh/Sony, Mid 50s. Used ... $1.99
A bit blues, a bit jazz – and a singer with a style unto her own – the amazing Big Maybelle, one of the greatest artists to record for Okeh Records in the 50s! This well-done collection pulls together every single Maybelle recorded for the R&B powerhouse back in the day – a ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Bootsy's New Rubber Band —
Blasters Of The Universe ... CD Ryko, 1994. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
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James Brown —
Get Up Offa That Thing ... CD Polydor (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
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 —
Roots Of A Revolution ... CD Polydor, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... 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 CD
(Out of print, slipcover has some edgewear.)
Donald Byrd —
Stepping Into Tomorrow ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
An essential bit of 70s jazz funk – one of the key Blue Note collaborations between trumpeter Donald Byrd and producer/arranger Larry Mizell – the man who helped set a whole new standard for soulful sounds at the time! The approach here is quite similar to the pair's work on Places ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
Terry Callier —
Alive ... CD Mr Bongo (UK), 2001. Used ... $7.99
Brilliant work by Terry Callier – and his greatest album in years! If you, like us, have loved Terry's older work, but been a bit disappointed by the heavy production of recent albums, then you'll probably love this excellent live set – recorded recently at London's Jazz Cafe, with ... read more CD
Terry Callier —
Lookin Out ... CD Mr Bongo (UK), 2004. Used ... $6.99
A lovely album from the legendary Terry Callier – another spacious set of gorgeously composed soul for Mr. Bongo! Lookin' Out was largely recorded in the Chicago area, with players that sit in with Terry in his residences at the Green Mill, and the easy, jazzy feel reflects it. What really ... read more CD
Also available Lookin Out ... CD 9.99(Includes slipcase.)
Terry Callier —
Total Recall ... CD Mr Bongo (UK), 2003. Used ... $5.99
The genius of Terry Callier – remixed! One of the greatest things to happen to Chicago soul legend Callier in recent years was his discovery by a host of cutting edge producers and DJs on the European scene – important talents who took his work to a whole new audience, by fusing Terry's ... read more CD
Cameo —
Best Of Cameo ... CD Mercury, Late 70s. Used ... $1.99
Includes the songs "Word Up", "Single Life", "Candy", "Shake Your Pants", "Rigor Mortis", "Attack Me With Your Love", "Talkin' Out The Side Of Your Neck", "Sparkle", "Back And Forth (Non-LP Version)", "Fli ... read more CD
Clarence Carter —
Best Of Clarence Carter – Snatching It Back ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, Late 60s. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Gene Chandler —
Nothing Can Stop Me – Gene Chandler's Greatest Hits ... CD Vee Jay/MCA/Brunswick/Varese, 1960s/Early 70s. Used ... $19.99
Includes "Duke of Earl", "Nite Owl", "Tear for Tear", "You Threw a Lucky Punch", "Rainbow", "Man's Temptation", "Think Nothing About It", "Just Be True", "Bless Our Love", "What Now?", "You Can't ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chantels —
Best Of The Chantels ... CD Rhino, Late 50s. Used ... $4.99
Sweet girl group classic stuff from the 50s, most of it recorded for George Goldner's End label. This 18 track set includes many of their big singles like "Prayer", "He's Gone", and "Every Night (I Pray)", but it's also got a number of b-sides and unreleased tracks ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ray Charles —
Complete Country & Western Recordings – 1959 to 1986 ... CD Rhino/ABC, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/Mid 80s. Used 4CD & Book ... $32.99
Sublime stuff! Sure, it's easy to sit back and say that you don't really dig Ray Charles albums that mix together country music and soul, and that you prefer his hard raw raunchy Atlantic recordings from the earlier days. But let's be honest, Ray really made his biggest splash with this stuff ... read more CD
(Includes slipcase and book – all in excellent shape!)
Cheyenne's Comin' —
Cheyenne's Comin' ... CD Shadybrook/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
A totally righteous little record – the only set we've ever seen from Native American vocalist Cheyenne Fowler – and a wicked blend of jazz, soul, and funk – tied together with a really positive spirit! Gene Russell had a hand in putting the set together, and you can definitely ... read more CD
Bootsy Collins —
Back In The Day – The Best Of Bootsy ... CD Warner, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $1.99
A funky trip through the classic Warner Brothers recordings of P-Funk maestro Bootsy Collins! The set's a pretty great introduction to Bootsy's work, and includes some of his best numbers, plus a great set of notes that will really help you navigate his rich career. There's a total of 14 tracks, ... read more CD
Commodores —
Caught In The Act ... CD Motown (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
Wicked early funk from The Commodores – a group that spent so much time on pop ballads in later years, it's hard to believe they could be this sharp and hard-edged! There's plenty of that bass-heavy style that would later dominate many Motown combos at the end of the 70s – but the ... read more CD
(Part of the Motown Did It First Series!)
Sam Cooke —
Sam Cooke With The Soul Stirrers ... CD Specialty, Early/Mid 50s. Used ... $2.99
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(BMG direct pressing.)
Creative Source —
Creative Source (with bonus track) ... CD Sussex/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
The massive first album from Creative Source – a really unique group who really helped push the ensemble vocal mode forward in the 70s! The mixed male/female lineup recalls similar groups of the late 60s – but Creative Source also have a deeper, hipper style that comes through right ... read more CD
Dell Vikings —
For Collectors Only ... CD Collectables, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $7.99
Titles include "Girl, Girl", "You Send Me", "Over The Rainbow", "I'm Spinning", "Don't Be A Fool", "Cold Feet", "Watching The Moon", "Cry Baby", and more – 36 tracks total. CD
Dells —
There Is ... CD Chess/MCA, 1968. Used ... $6.99
One of the coolest collaborations between the mighty Dells and the great arranger Charles Stepney – a studio talent who really brings some magic to their fantastic harmonies! Stepney adds in all these amazing touches to the record – including John Cage-styled prepared piano on two ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Diablos —
Motor City Detroit Doo Wops Vol 1 ... CD Regency, Mid 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
At last! Someone's finally put out a good collection of the heavenly Detroit soul doo wops by Nolan Strong and his group The Diablos. This first volume of 25 tracks kicks off with their classic "The Wind", a heavenly ballad track that was covered by everyone, and then it leaps into a ... read more CD
Dr John —
Gris Gris Gumbo Ya Ya – Singles 1968 to 1974 ... CD Atlantic/Omnivore, Late 1960s/Early 1970s. New Copy ... $14.99 16.99
A treasure trove of classic New Orleans-styled soul tracks from Dr John – all the early singles for Atlantic Records that helped him forge his legendary sound – served up here with some surprising non-LP moments as well! If you don't know Dr John's groove, this is a great place to ... read more CD
Dr John —
Locked Down ... CD Nonesuch, 2012. Used Gatefold ... $5.99
The best record in years – maybe decades – from the legendary Dr John – and a set that stands up strongly next to the messed-up Crescent City vibe of his 70s classics! Big thanks are due to Black Keys' guitarist Dan Auerbach – who produced and supervised the whole recording ... read more CD
(Comes in a slim gatefold sleeve.)
Drifters —
Let The Boogie Woogie Roll – Greatest Hits 1953 to 1958 ... CD Atlantic, Mid 50s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Earth Wind & Fire —
Millennium ... CD Warner, 1993. Used ... $4.99
Earth Wind & Fire cut this one a few years before the actual turn of the century – but that's a-ok with us, because Maurice White & company were always years ahead of their time! The record steps nicely off the modes used by EWF during the 80s – the tighter, more focused ... read more CD
(BMG pressing.)
Wilton Felder —
We All Have A Star/ABC/Robinsongs (UK), 1978/1980. Used ... $11.99
A pair of albums from saxophonist Wilton Felder – back to back on a single CD! We All Have A Star offers up solo sounds from Crusaders reedman Wilton Felder – a really great set that's very much in the best vibe of his larger group at the time – yet one that also offers up a ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Sealed copy.)
Five Stairsteps —
First Family Of Soul – Best Of The Five Stairsteps ... CD Buddah, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $3.99
Killer work by this fab Chicago soul group – a bunch of young kids, ala The Jackson Five, with sweet soul sound that actually predates the work of Jermaine and Michael and Tito, and which paved the way for countless 70s groups to come! The Five Stairsteps were first discovered by Curtis ... read more CD
Aretha Franklin —
Sparkle – Music from the Original Motion Picture ... CD Atlantic, 1976. Used ... $12.99
A classic 70s soul soundtrack – and a dream of a combination! Curtis Mayfield wrote the soundtrack and produced the album – and the result is a killer batch of 70s soul tracks that matches Aretha's strong vocals with the hip Curtom sound of Chicago! Aretha was still doing pretty well ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gap Band —
12 Inch Collection & More ... CD Funk Essentials/Mercury, Early 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Original, rare and/or extended versions of classic chart funk by the Gap Band! The set features original vinyl versions of the cuts, many available for the first time on CD! Tracks include "You Dropped A Bomb On Me" (original 12" mix), "Burn Rubber", "Early In The ... read more CD
Marvin Gaye —
What's Going On (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Motown/Universal (Japan), 1971. Used Gatefold ... $29.99
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
Paul Gayten —
Chess King Of New Orleans ... CD Chess, Late 50s. Used ... $6.99
One of the first great R&B artists on the New Orleans scene in the 50s – and one who never got the same sort of fame as some of his contemporaries! Yet that doesn't stop Paul Gayten from being one of the greats – as you'll hear on this excellent collection that brings together a ... read more CD
Macy Gray —
Sellout ... CD Concord, 2010. Used ... $2.99
Macy's best album since The Id, the slept on second album that we must be all alone in thinking is far better than her smash hit debut – coming here with hooky, fun and anthemic pop soul framing Macy's distinctively gritty lead vocals and memorable hooks! Macy Gray has always mixed it up ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Isley Brothers —
It's Your Thing – The Story Of the Isley Brothers (3CD set) ... CD T Neck/Epic/Legacy, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/1980s/Mid 90s. Used 3 CDs ... $18.99
A massive collection of numbers spanning nearly 5 decades from the Isleys! 50 tracks in all, spread over 3 discs, plus a very nice, thick, well-annotated booklet! CD
Chuck Jackson —
Any Day Now ... CD Instant/Charly (UK), 1960s. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print.)
Rick James —
Garden Of Love (with bonus tracks) ... CD Gordy/Universal (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
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
JBs —
Hustle With Speed ... CD Polydor (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $10.99
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
(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
Durand Jones & The Indications —
American Love Call ... CD Colemine/Dead Oceans, 2019. Used ... $8.99
Man, these guys just keep on getting better – and this time around, Durand Jones & The Indications deliver a record that's way more than just another funk band with a lead singer! Instead, there's a depth and complexity to this set that takes us back to our favorite indie soul albums at ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
Grace Jones —
Nightclubbing ... CD Island, 1981. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of our favorite albums ever from Grace Jones – a record that has her shedding some of the disco excesses of earlier years, and moving into a great blend of sounds that really showcases the energy of the New York scene from which she sprang! The album was recorded in Nassau, with help ... read more CD
Also available Nightclubbing ... LP 14.99(Out of print.)
Quincy Jones —
Body Heat (SHMCD pressing) ... CD A&M/Universal (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
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
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings —
I Learned The Hard Way ... CD Daptone, 2010. Used ... $3.99
The fourth album from Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – solidifying what we learned pretty early on from the indomitable soul spirit that is Sharon and her impeccable combo the Dap-Kings – it's that this is not some retro soul revival novelty act, what they are is the greatest active ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
Eddie Kendricks —
People Hold On ... CD Tamla/Universal (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $10.99 15.99
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
Albert King —
Very Best Of Albert King ... CD Rhino, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $1.99
King Sporty —
Mr Rhythm ... CD Konduko/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
The heavy conga image on the front cover will give you plenty of hints at the sound inside – a percussion-driven record served up by the mighty King Sporty – who works here with plenty of TK Records Miami funk in the mix! George Perry co-produced the record with Sporty, and the whole ... read more CD
Lew Kirton —
Just Arrived ... CD Alston/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
Great work from this oft-overlooked smooth soul singer! Lew Kirton was part of the Miami soul scene that centered around TK Records in Florida – but he has a smooth sexy style that reminds us a lot more of northern modern soul singers – especially the most sophisticated side of the New ... read more CD
Kool & The Gang —
Love & Understanding ... CD Polygram, 1976. Used ... $9.99
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
(Out of print original US pressing with a punch through the barcode.)
Little Richard —
Right Now ... CD Kent/Omnivore, 1974. New Copy ... $14.99 16.99
One of the most obscure albums that Little Richard ever cut – and a great one too – a set that was done after his excellent comeback years on Warner Brothers, and with a vibe that's similar, but nicely gritty too! There's an old school southern soul quality to the record – and ... read more CD
Magic Sam —
Give Me Time ... CD Delmark, 1968. Used ... $3.99
Incredible rare work from Magic Sam – a set recorded at his home in Chicago during the late 60s, and which has Sam coming across maybe more like a soul singer than ever before! The setting is very lean – just Sam on electric guitar and vocals – and it's that laidback approach ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Marvelettes —
Marvelettes Greatest Hits ... CD Motown, 1966. Used ... $7.99
An early collection of singles from one of Motown's first standout vocal groups – the mighty mighty Marvelettes, one of those groups who put a rough edge on the female trio sound! The set's filled with loads of catchy little numbers that really define the early Motown approach – and ... read more CD
Curtis Mayfield —
Curtis (deluxe edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Curtom/Rhino, 1970. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A mindblowing solo set from Curtis Mayfield – a record that not only foregrounds all the subtle politics he'd been forging in the Impressions during the 60s – but one that also really has Mayfield exploding as a force to be reckoned with in the studio! The album's a personal ... read more CD
Also available Curtis ... LP 22.99(2000 Rhino pressing with LOTS of bonus tracks!!!)
Jimmy McGriff —
Tailgunner ... CD Lester Radio Corporation/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $9.99 13.99
Jimmy McGriff in a very cool 70s mode – hitting some of the fuller, more soul-based styles that Johnny Hammond and Jimmy Smith were exploring in the middle of the decade – while still also displaying a hell of a talent on the organ as well! The album has extra keyboards from Pat ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
MFSB —
Love Is The Message – Best Of MFSB ... CD Philadelphia International/Legacy, 1970s. Used ... $4.99
Groundbreaking work, and a killer piece of Philly groove! MFSB were a large conglomeration of studio players who graced some of the first big Philly hits in the 70s, and here they break out on their own in a remarkable set of pre-disco tunes that form the blueprint for the rest of the 70s ... read more CD
McKinley Mitchell —
Complete Malaco Collection ... CD Waldoxy, Mid 70s. Used ... $3.99
The complete Malaco recordings of McKinley Mitchell – an excellent singer/songwriter whose work was a key part of the southern scene in the 70s, but who rarely ever gets his due! McKinley had a really unique voice that shared some of the warmth of northern singers – including a few of ... read more CD
Mob —
Mob (Private Stock) (with bonus tracks) ... CD Private Stock/Octave (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
Great work from this blue-eyed soul group of the 70s – one who've been picked and kept alive by some key underground scenes over the years – like the Northern Soul world of the UK, and the beach music scene in the Carolinas! The group here have some key jazz contributions from Mike ... read more CD
Newban —
Newban/Guinness/BBE (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
A wonderful package – a set that brings together two rare funk albums by Newban, an early version of Atlantic Starr – plus bonus tracks too! The first Newban record is one of the sweetest ensemble funk albums of the 70s – and a record that's gone on to become a classic, despite ... read more CD
Ohio Players —
Best Of Ohio Players – 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection ... CD Mercury, Mid 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(BMG Direct pressing.)
Ohio Players —
Orgasm – The Very Best Of The Westbound Years ... CD Westbound (UK), Early 70s. Used ... $6.99
It's hard to sum up the genius of the Ohio Players at Westbound Records in words – but this set does a pretty good job of doing the whole thing with music! The group are at their trippy, early best here – much more funk and soul than on their initial psych debut, yet still not as ... read more CD
O'Jays —
Back Stabbers ... CD Philadelphia International, 1972. Used ... $4.99
A landmark album for the O'Jays – a set that moved them from the indie ranks to 70s megasoulstatus! After years of bumping around on a variety of labels, and in a variety of styles, the group really exploded with this wonderful set – an album that has them soaring along in the ... read more CD
Olatunji —
Drums Of Passion ... CD Columbia, 1960. Used ... $2.99
A classic session of pounding percussion – quite possibly the most successful entry into this earthy genre that hit the recording scene at the end of the 50s! Babatunde Olatunji is joined here by a great assemblage of players – including Montego Joe and Baba Hawthorne Bey on percussion ... (Global Grooves, Soul) read more CD
One Way —
Wild Night ... CD MCA/Universal (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
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!)
Orioles —
Sing Their Greatest Hits ... CD Collectables, 1950s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Orlons —
Best Of Orlons – Cameo Parkway 1961 to 1966 ... CD Cameo/Abkco, Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Three girls and a guy – and one of the greatest 60s soul groups to ever come out of Philly! Although they started out mostly in a girl group mode, The Orlons soon expanded their sound into a harder range of soul-based work – really picking up steam on the Philly scene, and pushing ... read more CD
Shuggie Otis —
Inspiration Information ... CD Epic/Luaka Bop, 1974. Used ... $8.99
An insanely wonderful album! Shuggie Otis is the son of Johnny Otis – the LA R&B maestro who was moving heavily into funk at the end of the 60s – and he has this tripped out, super-dope guitar style that he played to strong effect on Johnny's albums of the late 60s and early 70s, ... read more CD
Parliament —
Osmium ... CD Invictus/EMI, 1971. Used ... $9.99
An insane bit of fuzzed-out funk! This is Parliament's rare first album – a trippy batch of tunes that come off of Clinton's experimentation in the Detroit soul scene, infused by the rock-heavy energy of the city at the time, and probably a heck of a lot of cannabis, too! The record is ... read more CD
(Out of print 2002 EMI pressing.)
Freda Payne —
Band Of Gold ... CD Invictus/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
A landmark album from Freda Payne! Freda had been knocking around a bit as a more jazz-oriented singer, and had cut one album for Impulse and one for MGM before this one – but when she hooked up with the hitmaking Holland-Dozier-Holland team for this record, her career really went over the ... read more CD
Phillip & Lloyd (Blues Busters) —
You've Got To Keep On Moving ... CD Konduko/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
The second US album by the team of Phillip & Lloyd – much more in the Miami soul mode than their first record, cut for the Konduko subsidiary of TK with a feel that's almost Caribbean disco! The style's still got some traces of the duo's reggae roots, but the production's also more ... read more CD
Esther Phillips —
Performance (Japanese pressing) ... CD Kudu/King (Japan), 1974. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Not a live album – as you might think from the title – but a tight batch of tunes that shows the full funk and soul talents of the legendary Esther Phillips! The album's got a nicely dark undercurrent at times – a sound that's not as smooth as some of Esther's other Kudu albums ... read more CD
Also available Performance ... LP 9.99(Out of print, 2007 pressing – includes obi!)
Pointer Sisters —
Pointer Sisters ... CD Blue Thumb/Universal, 1973. Used ... $9.99
The fantastic debut of The Pointer Sisters – an album that's a lot deeper than most of their crossover pop from years to come! At the time of the album's release, the trio were a badass group of female singers on the Bay Area scene – out to redefine the role of the girl group in soul ... read more CD
Also available Pointer Sisters ... LP 6.99(Out of print MCA pressing.)
Prince —
Emancipation (3CD set) (CLEAN VERSION) ... CD NPG, 1996. Used 3 CDs ... $3.99
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Also available Emancipation (3CD set) ... CD 4.99(CLEAN version.)
Prince —
Hits/Warner/Paisley Park, Late 70s/1980s. Used 3 CDs ... $7.99
56 tracks on 3 CDs!! CD
Prince —
Scandalous Sex Suite ... CD Warner, 1989. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Possibly the only good thing to come out of the first Batman movie – and certainly a lot better than Prince's score for the film – this is an extended 20-minute slow jam suite, with a guest appearance by Kim Basinger, and some of the last real sexy musical work that Prince ever did! It' ... read more CD
(Out of print, still sealed!)
Professor Longhair —
Crawfish Fiesta ... CD Alligator, 1980. Used ... $1.99
Titles include "Red Beans", "Willie Fugal's Blues", "Crawfish Fiesta", "It's My Fault Darling", and "Her Mind Is Gone". CD
(CRC pressing.)
Professor Longhair —
New Orleans Piano – Blues Originals Vol 2 (with bonus tracks) ... CD Atlantic, 1949/1953. Used ... $1.99
Essential New Orleans piano from Professor Longhair – an artist who was neither a professor, nor a man with much hair! The chrome-domed pianist had a huge influence on the sound of New Orleans R&B and soul to come – as he played in a triplet-heavy way that was rooted in blues, but ... read more CD
Professor Longhair —
Rock N Roll Gumbo ... CD Dancing Cat, 1974/1985. Used ... $3.99
Features Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown on guitar. CD
Professor Longhair & Others —
Do The Mess Around ... CD Aim (Australia), 2005. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print.)
Righteous Brothers —
Righteous Brothers Anthology 1962 to 1974 ... CD Rhino, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Minnie Riperton —
Adventures In Paradise ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
Maybe our favorite-ever album from Minnie Riperton during the 70s – a sweet, smooth jazzy gem that really makes some of the best use of her vocals! There's a sophistication here that's a great 70s counterpart to Minnie's earlier work with Charles Stepney – served up here in a very ... read more CD
(Part of the Free Soul 20th Anniversary series!)
Ritchie Family —
African Queens (with bonus tracks) ... CD Marlin/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
An album with a righteous cover, but one that follows strongly in the soaring disco mode that made the Ritchie Family such a strong act on the dancefloors in the late 70s! The trio are working with disco maestro Jacques Morali here – and side one features the extended "African ... read more CD
Ritchie Family —
Arabian Nights ... CD Marlin/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
The Ritchie Family continue the exotic themes of their disco work started on the Brazil album – and step out here with a surprisingly righteous look on the cover! The mighty Jacques Morali gets some studio help from old Philly soul talent Ritchie Rome – and the pair of them create ... read more CD
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles —
OOO Baby Baby – The Anthology ... CD Motown, 1960s/Early 70s. Used 2CD ... $19.99
A monster set of work by one of the greatest harmony groups ever! Smokey was one of the first singers to bring sweetness into soul – and his work with The Miracles for Motown is the stuff of legend. This 52-track, 2CD set brings together a huge amount of the group's best work – a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ruben & The Jets —
For Real ... CD Edsel (UK), 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of our favorite Frank Zappa projects ever – an album of mixed rock and soul tracks from Ruben Guevara and his group The Jets – all done in a style that tries to recapture the sound of East LA in the 60s! Some numbers are in a rocking mode, but others hit a mellower harmony style ... (Rock, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie XX —
We're New Here ... CD XL, 2010. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Quite a different record than Gil Scott-Heron's previous "New Here" set for XL – and an album that goes much more back towards the roots of the XL label – with plenty of electronics from Jamie XX mixed in alongside Gil's heartfelt vocals and key spoken bits! There's still ... read more CD
(In the die-cut digipak.)
Shades Of Brown —
S.O.B. ... CD Cadet/Dusty Groove, 1970. Used ... $6.99
Amazing soul from Chess Records – and an album that almost feels like some lost small-label soul set, or a batch of rare funky 45s! Shades Of Brown are an ultra-hip male group from Chicago – a quartet of singers with the range and depth of The Temptations or Dells at their best, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Marlena Shaw —
Spice Of Life ... CD Cadet, 1969. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
Also available Spice Of Life (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99(2005 digipak pressing.)
Marlena Shaw —
Who Is This Bitch, Anyway? ... CD Blue Note, 1975. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great record from the mid 70s – one that has Marlena Shaw further developing her style as a sophisticated soul diva with a sharp modern edge! Although already great in the 60s, Shaw emerges here as an all-adult, all-woman singer – dealing with issues that never would have gotten ... read more CD
(Out of print, first 1993 US CD pressing.)
