Funky 45's — In Stock
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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Heritage, 1969. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $13.99
Forget the a-side, because the b-side's the killer! "Tuck's Theme" is a great instrumental – slow organ bubbling underneath a building bass, horns sliding over the top as the whole thing vamps along, but the groove always staying in the dark corners that make it so compelling! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light wear and wrinkles.)
Kent (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
An obscure later track from the Detroit scene – done by Motor City maestro Dave Hamilton in a mellow, midtempo groove that seems perfect for the slinky vocal approach of Jackie Dee! Jackie's got a slightly breathy style that seems influenced a bit by Sylvia – as does her sexy approach ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cadet, 1974. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Chess sleeve.)
Cadet, 1969. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cadet, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange & pink label pressing in a Chess sleeve.)
Cadet, 1971. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Chess sleeve.)
Cadet, 1969. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Charles Stepney arranged, and Bobby Miller arranged and produced, with the great psychedelic soul sound that the Dells were using at the time. 2 tracks from the Always Together LP, here on an original 45! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a tiny drill hole.)
Westbound, 1971. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have initials in pen.)
Warner, 1980. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Different Bag, 1976. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Nice lost one! "Track Down" has a good choppy funk groove, with nice downbeats, weird spacey electronics, and an off-kilter horn finish. "Let's Put It Together" has more of an uptempo groove, with lots of choppy wah wah guitars – and a strong dancefloor groove! Both ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Spoonful, 1974. Very Good ... $4.99
With McKinley Mitchell on "That Last Home Run". 7-inch, Vinyl record
Imperial, 1955. Good (pic cover)... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(NOTE – in a plain sleeve – no picture sleeve!)
Imperial, 1956. Good (pic cover)... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a split top and half split bottom seam, surface wear & aging.)
Specialty, 1958. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light ring wear.)
Specialty, 1958. Very Good ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Specialty sleeve with heavier wear. NOTE – vinyl has a lightly melted edge and plays with a light tone arm wobble. Labels have light ring wear.)
Elektra, 1968. Very Good ... $9.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Mono radio station promo. Label has an ink stamp and X in pen.)
Rita, 1960. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Debbie Dovale —
Hey Lover/Roulette, 1963. Very Good+ ... $13.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Roulette sleeve, with light wear.)
Parkway, 1963. Near Mint- ... $6.99
ABC, 1975. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strips.)
Capitol, 1969. Very Good+ ... $29.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Capitol sleeve.)
Capitol, 1969. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Still with Capitol sleeve.)
Capitol, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Capitol sleeve.)
Patti Drew —
Where Is Daddy/Capitol, 1967. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Drifters —
Rose By Any Other Name (Is Still A Rose)/Atlantic, 1971. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes company sleeve and jukebox strips!)
Atlantic, 1969. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black and red label pressing, in an Atlantic sleeve. Includes jukebox strips.)
Dukays —
Festival Of Love/Nat, 1961. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Green label pressing.)
Vee Jay, 1962. Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have ring wear.)
MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1971. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
Two sublime early tracks from pianist George Duke – both from his first MPS album, never issued in the US! "My Soul" has this great rolling groove, with congas from Armando Peraza giving things a nice Latin vibe – as George plays both piano and Fender Rhodes together, for a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Vee Jay, 1962. Very Good ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Vee Jay sleeve.)
Vee Jay, 1962. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Vee Jay sleeve.)
TSG/P-Vine (Japan), 1976. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $15.99 21.99
A mighty nice message cut from Eric Dunbar – slightly offbeat, but in a really great way that makes the plea for saving the younger generation that much more powerful – as Eric Dunbar sings over some warmly jazzy backings with a nice midtempo groove! "Freeway" is the title ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Harvest, 1982. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
Columbia, 1973. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has some wear and small tears at the top edge.)
Epic, 1974. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Epic sleeve.)
MCA, 1973. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Early work by Ebony Rhythm Funk, and much funkier than their later stuff – which actually isn't that funky at all! The record's got a driving righteous message – kind of imploring the listener to get up and go get what they want! Wayne Henderson produced, too – with a sweet ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an MCA sleeve. Includes jukebox strips.)
Philadelphia International, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Two nice hard-to-find sides by this great Philly soul group. "You're the Reason Why" is a great mixed male/female group cut, with a sweet soul tempo and a male vocal lead. "Sexy Ways" is uptempo with a rolling Gamble/Huff style – rougher and funkier than usual, in kind ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Capitol, 1953. Very Good+ 2x7" Gatefold (pic cover)... $3.99 7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear, name in pen.)
RCA, 1975. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an RCA sleeve, with bent corners.)
Atlantic, 1990. Near Mint- ... $0.99 3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atlantic sleeve.)
Alithia, 1973. Very Good+ ... $8.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cotillion, 1972. Very Good ... $29.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Labels have ring wear.)
Ace/Kent (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A storming cut from Dee Erwin – one that has raw vocals on the top, but a tight groove at the core – bubbling with righteous energy that's further enforced by these soaring backup female vocals! The groove is a great evolution from late 60s Detroit modes – and makes the cut one ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Vee Jay, 1964. Very Good- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have a name in marker, tiny sticker.)
Vee Jay, 1964. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing. Label has a spot of marker.)
United Artists, 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a UA sleeve.)
Vee Jay, 1965. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Vee Jay, 1964. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black rainbow label pressing. In a Vee Jay sleeve with some pen.)
Village, 1976. Near Mint- ... $33.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ace/BGP (UK), 1963. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $11.99 16.99
Some of the earliest work ever issued by the great Georgie Fame – a 4-track EP that features all instrumental tracks with Georgie on the Hammond – serving up a unique groove that really spoke to the changing London scene of the time! The rhythms here are part of the package, and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Scorpio, 1966. Very Good ... $11.99 14.99
RCA, 1952. Good (pic cover)... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow vinyl pressing. Includes coloring book and back page of puppets. Cover has aging.)
RCA, 1952. Good (pic cover)... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow vinyl pressing. Includes partially colored-coloring book and back page of puppets. Cover has aging.)
Austin Boogie Crew, 2023. New Copy ... $6.99 9.99
A mighty nice electro groove from Father Sheed – a cut that has a bouncing bassline that sets up a groove for keyboards to follow – while vocoded vocals are served up very far down in the mix, leaving most of the "singing" of the tune to the keyboards and bass! "Love ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 300 copies.)
Cheer, Early 60s. Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Five Du-Tones —
Chicken Astronaut/One Der Ful, 1963. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Parrot, 1954. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label Lost-Nite reissue.)
Flamingos —
Buffalo Soldier (long, short) ... 7-inch Polydor, 1972. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A very weird later single from The Flamingos – one recorded in the early 70s, almost as a "message cut" that linked together early African American history and the plight of the Native Americans! The intro of the track tells the story of an early black soldier in the early days of ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Philips, 1966. Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light wear, tiny drill hole.)
Kent (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $7.99 14.99
Two obscure 70s cuts from Darrow Fletcher – both making their debut on 45! "Hope For Love" is the kind of slow-burning tune that Darrow does so well – a perfect showcase for his unique vocal approach, and set to a gentle groove that's perfect for the later hours! "No ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jive, 1982. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
Stax, 1971. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Stax, 1968. Very Good ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has ink stamps.)
Virgin, 1979. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $5.99
Istituto Internazijonale Del Disco (Italy), 1960. Very Good+ ... $0.99 2.99
Readings from "Malombra", "Piccolo Mondo Antico" and "Piccolo Mondo Moderno" by Elena Da Venezia and Franco Graziosi. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In the heavy frame cover, with some light wear and spotty aging.)
Tommy Boy, 1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light wear and aging.)
Uni, 1967. Near Mint- ... $4.99
The Foundations were the first of many successful British groups to break the American charts – and the first LP has the racially mixed group grooving like the best US soul acts from the same time. The set kicks off with the band's first big single – "Baby, Now That I've Found ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Uni sleeve with minimal wear. Vinyl has a tiny drill hole. Labels have small stickers.)
Formal, 1956. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Aretha Franklin —
Let It Be/Atlantic, 1970. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atlantic sleeve and jukebox strips!)
Atlantic, 1967. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Still in an Atlantic sleeve, with a small number in pen.)
Atlantic, 1967. Near Mint- ... $13.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes a jukebox strip and Atlantic sleeve.)
Atlantic, 1970. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atlantic sleeve, with small numbers written in pen. Includes jukebox strips.)
Aretha Franklin —
You're All I Need To Get By/Atlantic, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Classic stuff – as Aretha's version of the Ashford & Simpson hit "You're All I Need" is augmented with lovely strings and large arrangements by Arif Mardin, very much in the style that Aretha was moving into after her first few sessions with Atlantic. "Pullin" is a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atlantic sleeve, with a small rip. Includes jukebox strips!)
Decca, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
The biggest hit ever by The Free Movement – issued here in a pre-Columbia 45 on Decca! The track's got a sad slow style that's almost LA pop-soul – and builds with the vocals into a very nice harmony track. The flip's pretty nice too – chugging and a little funky, but ultimately ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Autumn, 1964. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Markie, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light wear and an X in marker.)
Columbia, 1951. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
St Lawrence, 1966. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Classic Chicago soul from Mamie Galore! "It Ain't Necessary" has a rolling party groove that fits Mamie's husky vocal style really well. Monk Higgins is leading the arrangements, and the tracks' got a soaring northern groove that's very nice! "Don't Think" shows off Mamie's ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have minimal wear.)
Mirwood/Ace (UK), Late 1960s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A killer Mirwood bit of northern soul – solo work from Bobby Garrett, usually heard in a duo but plenty great here on his own – bringing this raspy charm that keeps the tune nicely down to earth, even when the arrangements and backing vocals really soar! Those elements get plenty of ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tamla, 1973. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Two excellent tracks from Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On LP, wonderful sultry soul filled out with the rich approach to arrangement by David Van DePitte that made Marvin's work standout throughout the 70s. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have a name in pen.)
Conduc, 1965. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Wand, 1973. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Later work by General Crook – very different than his funkier sides of the 60s, but still pretty darn great! "Best Years Of My Life" is a wonderful ballad cut – strings gently gliding as Crook's rich vocals come into deliver a sweet and sad lyric. "Testification" ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
General Crook —
Gimme Some (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch Down To Earth, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Very nice funky stuff! This may be the best single ever by this lost Chicago funk artist. It's got a great hard groove, in a very James Brown way, and raw heavy lyrics in the best funky 45 tradition. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Elevation, 1981. Very Good+ ... $1.99 9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve.)
Atco, 1969. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in an Atco sleeve.)
Capitol, 1955. Very Good (pic cover)... $3.99
One of Jimmy Giuffre's excellent early recordings for Capitol, and a nice blend of west coast styles with more modernist experimentation. Here, Giuffre begins his experiments in jazz without a "non-pulsating beat", that is, jazz without snapping cymbal, walking bass, or pounding piano to ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has ring wear and patchy stuck-on paper at the bottom, light surface wear & aging.)
Fleetwood, Early 1970s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Epic, 1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Hi Records, 1976. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Hi Records, 1972. Very Good- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small round sticker with notes.)
Casino, 1976. Very Good ... $2.99
A sweet one! Both sides are recorded during the period when Garland switched from soul to blues – but "IOU" is still a great track, and kind of a heartfelt spoken number that says "thanks to mom!" in a way that only Garland could make us appreciate! Recorded at Muscle ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Spring, 1975. Near Mint- ... $34.99
Obscure mid period material from Garland! "Just Loving You" is a really wonderful number – midtempo, in kind of a Spinners Philly groove, which is a perfect match for Garland's slightly breaking vocals, crackling with that warm honesty that really makes the track sparkle! The flip' ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Spring sleeve, with some fading from age.)
Spring, 1974. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Garland Green's great remake of this classic! He sings it with a nice deep Chicago soul style, augmented by some of the slightly modern/southern style production of the Spring label. "You & I Go Good" is even better, though – a sweetly stepping number that follows in the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Spring sleeve with light pencil. Labels have some pen.)
Abraxas, 1975. Very Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Big 7 Inch, 1976. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $19.99
Ruben Guevara of (Frank Zappa & The Mothers) – Ruben And The Jets band. (Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Marbled vinyl pressing. Includes insert. Sleeve has a small stain spot and light wear.)
Uptown/MCA, 1988. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99 9.99
One of Guy's first big hits, and proof that Teddy was setting his crossover sights on the right target! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Karol, 1970. Very Good ... $4.99
One of our favorite ever singles from Chicago! "Chinatown" is a hilarous (and slightly racist) soul track about the asian community, with some great fake "Chinese" singing. Very much in the tradition of tracks like "Ling Ting Tong"! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Portrait, 1980. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has a small promo ink stamp.)
UK (UK), 1966. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(70s blue label pressing with 4 prong center.)
Herbie Hancock —
Rockit (short, album) ... 7-inch Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Funky breaking madness! Side one is Herbie's big hit cut with Bill Laswell – which sounds surprisingly better today than it did back in 1983. 7-inch, Vinyl record
