Funky 45's — In Stock — 7-inch 
Classic sounds on 45rpm 7 inch singles -- Northern soul, deep soul, funk, breaks, rare groove, sample tracks, modern soul, and jazz!
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RCA, 1955. Near Mint- 2x7" Gatefold (pic cover)... $18.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has minimal wear & aging.)
Chess, 1965. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Sweet soul from one of Chicago's sweetest! "Honey Dear" has Jackie singing with a bit of a sad and wispy tone – almost quiet, but also sad and dreamy. "We Can Do It" is the better track, though – and has this introspective approach at the beginning, then builds ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess, 1964. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black shield label pressing. Vinyl has a melted edge spot, but plays great. In a Chess sleeve.)
Capitol, 1951. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $6.99 11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Heavy cardboard sleeve has light wear.)
Jewel, 1973. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a lightly wrinkled Ronn/Jewel/Paula sleeve.)
LaJam, 1988. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Playboy, 1972. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a black sleeve, with some numbers written in pen on the inner edge.)
Polydor (France), 1977. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
A rare EP for the film L'Homme Presse – music that has this open, floating sort of vibe – light strings, and isolated piano lines – almost at a level that's like some of our favorite French composers from the early 70s. There's some lightly classical touches, but the sound is ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Original pressing. Cover has a corner bend.)
RPC, 1979. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99 4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(The plain back cover has light staining along the opening.)
Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1966. New Copy (pic cover)... $18.99
"Ensadinado" isn't an easy title to say – but the tune is a wonderfully catchy groove from European vibist Fats Sadi – pulled from his rare Saba album of the same name! The cut's got kind of a modal soul sort of approach – with help from the core of the Clark Boland ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Ace Saint Clair —
Let There Be Just You/Sound Stage 7, 1963. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Stax, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Light blue label pressing. Labels have light ring wear, small sticker.)
Fantasy, 1961. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black vinyl pressing. Label on "Mongo's Theme" has some marker.)
Sensational Whirlwinds —
(Make Old) Satan Leave Me Alone/Lifetime Recordings, 1965. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess, 1961. Near Mint- ... $2.99
2 early hits by The Sensations – an early Chess vocal group that featured one female and three male singers! The style made for a playful interchange of vocals that was almost pop, but still retained enough R&B touches to be soul – and the tunes on the single are catchy enough that ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(70s Blue Chip Series reissue, in a Chess Blue Chip sleeve, with a bit of pen and small tears at the top edge.)
Shout, 1973. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Produced by George Kerr. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Impact, Late 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label pressing.)
Mercury, 1964. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(70s white label promo in an orange Mercury sleeve.)
Cadet, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a wrinkled Chess sleeve.)
Guyden, 1962. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Scepter, 1965. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a lightly wrinkled Scepter sleeve.)
Blue Note, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99 19.99
A great non-LP track from Blue Note – Bill Henderson's excellent vocal version of Horace Silver's "Senor Blues"! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Charly (UK), Mid 1980s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(2023 issue, with Charly sleeve.)
Mister Chand/Mercury, 1973. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Funky soul by this Chicago duo that takes the Sam and Dave sound into the funky 70's. Gene Chandler produced. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Reprise, Early 60s. Good (pic cover)... $1.99
A delightful little jukebox EP from one of Sinatra's greatest records ever – pure genius all the way through! Frank's backed here by the orchestra of Count Basie, with some incredible arrangements by Quincy Jones that really have a jazzy, syncopated kick to them. The move seems to be an ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has half split top & bottom seams, light surface wear & aging.)
Atlantic, 1966. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atlantic sleeve. Includes jukebox tags!)
Atlantic, 1967. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Still in an Atlantic sleeve, with jukebox strip.)
Marvin Smith —
I Want (Something To Remember You By)/Brunswick, 1967. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Dang, is this great Chicago soul! We don't know much about Marvin other than the odd single here and there, but it's gems like these that will keep us looking for his work. Both sides are wonderful – loping along in a Carl Davis groove, with vocals that are as great as any from the time by ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Oracle/Jazzaggression (Finland), Mid 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 19.99
Two amazing tracks from underground Chicago jazz legend Paris Smith – back to back on a limited 45! "Thought Seeds" is this amazing blend of vibes, alto sax, and haunting female vocals – a very righteous tune, and one with a spirit that's unlike anything else we can think of ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Discos Columbia (Mexico), 1966. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has some light wear & aging.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99 6.99
Titles include "Besame Y Olvidame", "Tanto Dano", "No Te Doy La Libertad", and "No Me Trates Asi". 7-inch, Vinyl record
(NOTE – Sleeve is lightly stained and wavy at the top 3 inches, with some peeled spots in front and stuck-on paper in back.)
Columbia, Mid 60s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light wear and lightly bent corners.)
Discos Columbia, 1962. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99 14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light wear, with some light stains and ink transfer in back.)
Giuliano Sorgini/Sonor (Italy), 1980. New Copy (pic cover)... $25.99 29.99
A super-rare sound library gem from the Italian scene – a wonderful tune that's got this midtempo bassline that steps along in a very groovy way – easygoing, but funky too – as harp, strings, and some mighty nice flute come into the mix to warm things up! "Since I Lost ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 500 copies.)
Soul Children/Ace/Kent (UK), Early 1970s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
The a-side's a great Stax Records groove from the excellent Soul Children – a track that mixes their wonderful male/female harmonies with warm electric piano lines, and a midtempo groove that really lets the vocal solos soar! "Put Me In The Mood" is a piano-driven romper with an ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Soulful Strings —
I Wish It Would Rain/Cadet, 1969. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a tiny drill hole.)
Wand, 1975. Near Mint- ... $5.99
A bona-fide club classic – and the standout classic of the South Shore Commission! The tune's got a stepping soulful approach that's early Philly club at its best – the early days of disco, when there was still plenty of soul in the mix! 7-inch, Vinyl record
South Shore Commission —
Train Called Freedom/Wand, 1976. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Like a lot of the Wand singles from this period, this one's got two versions of a single track – one disco and one soul. One of the bigger tracks from the South Shore Commission, with production by Bunny Sigler. 7-inch, Vinyl record
HLF Records, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $0.99
A rare bit of gospel from Chicago – issued by a small label on Michigan Ave! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dusty Springfield —
Lost/Atlantic, 1970. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strip.)
Dusty Springfield —
Silly, Silly, Fool/Atlantic, 1970. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Still in an Atlantic sleeve, with small numbers written in pen. Includes jukebox strips.)
Columbia, 1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
Stax, 1973. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have name in pen.)
Lamarr, 1970. Very Good+ ... $23.99
Groovy Chicago soul group single! "Exterminator" is a sort of Temps-ish track about bugs – kind of a political number about the vermin in the ghetto! "What More" is even better – a fantastic group harmony track with a deep feeling, sweet vocals, and great ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have initials in pen, faint ring wear.)
Steely Dan —
Black Friday/ABC, 1975. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Stax, 1973. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo)
Bell/Measured Mile (UK), 1970. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Connie Stevens is best known for pop work early in the 60s – but here, she sounds wonderfully soulful – grooving strongly over the gliding charms of the cool back/forth rhythms of "Tic Toc"! The tune's got strings over a romping groove – one that's maybe more late 60s ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess, Mid/Late 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue fade label pressing. Vinyl has an edge chip, but has no affect on play. In a Chess sleeve.)
Billy Stewart —
Summertime/Chess, 1966. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most incredible pop tracks of the 60s! Billy Stewart's reading of "Summertime" sounds nothing like you've ever heard! The cut has these rolling popping vocals, and a triple-time groove that turns the cut into a dark stormer filled with raw energy. The flipside is very nice, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black shield label pressing in a blue & white Chess Group sleeve. Label has a drillhole.)
Avco, 1973. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light wear and some marker.)
Wand, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A great little track – one that's best known as something of a Miami soul hit, thanks to versions by KC & The Sunshine Band and George McCrae. This version's equally great – but done quite differently, as an east coast type club track – lots of strings soaring over the groove ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Arlen, 1962. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label pressing with horizontal logo. Labels have some wear.)
ABC/Paramount, 1964. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ronn, 1972. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ronn, 1972. Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light staining and pen.)
Dial, 1972. Very Good+ ... $3.99
2 nice bits from Joe Tex, the a-side with a nice raw funk sound featuring some gritty funky drums, and the b with more of his trademark southern soul. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some green marker.)
ABC/Paramount, 1960. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99 14.99
Two totally fantastic versions of this spiritual jazz standard – a version recorded by Leon Thomas that's shorter and different than his famous vocal performance of the tune with Pharoah Sanders – and a stunning second take from Louis Armstrong, with backings from Oliver Nelson – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Parrot, 1954. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Lost Nite reissue pressing.)
Thunderfunk Symphony —
Sky Blue/Innovation 2, Late 70s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
An obscure one from this Chicago group – not nearly as thundering as their name might imply, but still pretty decent overall. "Hard Times" is kind of a rock funk number, with some weirdly flanged guitars that pep things up a bit – but the best cut is "Sky Blue", a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Toddlin Town, 1969. Very Good+ ... $16.99
Two nice funky instrumentals by the studio band for this obscure Chicago funk label! "It's Your Thing" is the famous Isleys track, and itgrooves as nicely as any cover of the track. "The Dud" has some nice weird instrumental moments, with horns chugging over equally chugging ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Pink label pressing.)
Stage Productions/P-Vine (Japan), Mid 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... $18.99 24.99
Chicago's Tomorrow's People take on their classic anthem "Open Soul" – a 70s funky number with a great lyrical query into the nature of soul – served up here with a T-Groove edit that makes the tune funkier than ever! "It Ain't Fair" is fantastic, but in a very ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited Japanese pressing.)
Romark/Ace (UK), Late 1960s. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
Great 60s soul from the Cali scene – two cuts you'd be hard-pressed to find on vinyl anywhere else! "Wear Your Natural" is a hip little number that really lives up to the promise of its title – kind of a slow-building soul cut with plenty of righteous power – Towana's ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Finders Keepers (UK), Early 80s. New Copy (pic cover)... $4.99 12.99
Rare self-made synth grooves from TRASE – which stands for Tape Recorder And Synthesiser Ensemble – 2 versions of this obscure, should-be electro rock classic from the early 80s! The A-Side is the instrumental version from '83 – a lean, compelling mix of moody, but accessible ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Beat (Italy), 1977. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
MGM, 1960. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
MGM, 1960. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has some ring & edge wear, spot of pen.)
MGM, 1961. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Easy Tempo (Italy), 1978. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 18.99
Nothing too blue about this nude – as the tune's a sexy little romp, and one that nicely mixes up acoustic guitar, floating violin, and romping rhythms – all set to some cool offbeat lyrics! The tune's an overlooked funky soundtrack cut from Piero Umiliani – and it's backed here ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition of 500 copies.)
Easy Tempo (Italy), 1980. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 18.99
The news is pretty darn jazzy here – thanks to a quick-stepping bassline, cool marimba, and snapping snare – all of which give "News" a very groovy jazz soundtrack feel – like something lifted off an obscure soundtrack from the early 60s! But halfway through, some cool ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition of 500 copies.)
Columbia (Mexico), Mid 60s. Very Good (pic cover)... $0.99 2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a flip-back sleeve, with light wear, aging, and a bit of pen. Vinyl has some light oxidation.)
Mercury, 1964. Very Good+ ... $2.99 6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Gold label promo copy, in a Mercury sleeve. Label has a small sticker.)
RCA, 1955. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99 14.99
Titles include "High On An Open Mike", "Too Marvelous For Words", "Lullaby In Rhythm", and "Yankee Clipper". 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light wear.)
Billy Vera & Judy Clay —
Country Girl - City Man/Atlantic, 1968. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes Atlantic sleeve & jukebox strips!)
Mandala, 1972. Near Mint- ... $29.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Casablanca (Japan), 1979. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Smash, 1969. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Smash sleeve.)
Checker, 1968. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a tiny drill hole.)
MCA, 1979. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an MCA sleeve.)
Atco, Early 70s. Very Good ... $2.99
2 great ones from Dee Dee – recorded with Dave Crawford during her Atlantic years, in a style that's got its roots in late 60s southern soul, but which is also pointing the way towards a hipper future for female singers! Both sides really strong – with good hooks, and excellent vocals ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Labels have light ring wear.)
Mercury, 1960. Very Good- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has wrinkles and edge wear, name in pen.)
Earl Washington & The All Stars —
Opus No 3/Formal, 1972. Very Good+ ... $18.99
An obscure release – with Frank Wess on flute, Frank Foster on tenor, and Thad Jones on trumpet! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing.)
Lion, 1972. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A couple of smooth numbers by this fatastic harmony group who only ever issued a couple singles on the MGM subsidiary Lion. Both numbers hit a righteous sweet soul harmony groove over some great soaring production touches! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Motown, 1963. Near Mint- ... $5.99 7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a red Motown "Big Sound" sleeve.)
Altee, 1976. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cynthia, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Artie White —
Rough Enough (To Handle My Stuff)/Altee, 1977. Very Good ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a pressing flaw and plays with a very light click.)
Fortune, 1986. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing with copyright year.)
Andre Williams —
Do The Popcorn/Checker, 1969. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Two classic hard funky slammers from Andre Williams! "Do the Popcorn" is an unbelievable non-stop cut, with jangling guitars in chorus all the way through – and Andre speaking in a raspy sexy voice, while a funky female chorus chimes in from time to time. Oh, and did we mention ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Chess Group sleeve, with a small tear in the die-cut.)
JJ Williams —
Hooked & Heartbroken/Cynthia, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Philadelphia International, 1973. Near Mint- ... $7.99
2 great tunes from Johnny Williams – an obscure Tyrone Davis-like singer who recorded briefly for Gamble & Huff at the beginning of the 70s, but never cut a full LP. Johnny's got a great voice – a bit rough, but matched here with smooth arrangements, in a style that's almost a 70s ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Philly International sleeve, with some numbers written in pen. Includes jukebox strips.)
O'ona, 1986. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Playboy, 1976. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Playboy, 1976. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Soul City, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Rocky Road, 1973. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Capitol, 1966. Good ... $1.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow & orange label pressing with IAM stamp. A-side label has a name in marker.)
Gordy, 1967. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Motown sleeve. Label has a spot of pen.)
Tamla, 1970. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ted Wortham & Company —
Precious Memories/TSOP, 1975. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a TSOP sleeve, with some sticker remnants.)
