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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Chess, 1957. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess, 1956. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light wear.)
Checker, 1970. Very Good ... $19.99
Two sides recorded by Bobby with Cash McCall in Chicago – both original tunes by Bobby, handled with a deep soul approach. "Give Me Your Love" has a bit of a Tyrone Davis sort of swing to it – guitar working around the bouncing bassline, as Bobby's vocals swing out a bit more ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Chess sleeve.)
Dorothy Moore —
With Pen In Hand (double a-side single) ... 7-inch Malaco, 1977. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Pathe Marconi/EMI (France), 1978. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Heat Retention, 2004. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $0.99 2.99
Columbia, 1985. Very Good ... $3.99
Written, arranged and produced by Rick James. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Collectables pressing in a Collectables sleeve.)
Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1967. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
The great Mark Murphy works here with key members of the Clarke Boland Big Band – in a sweet small combo mode that makes for one of the hippest albums the singer ever recorded! "Sconsolato" is this wonderful tune written by bassist Jimmy Woode – and Mark takes the tune at a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Curtom, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
The mellower side of Mystique – one of Chicago's more uptempo funk ensembles from the 70s! "Somebody Somebody" is a catchy little love tune – penned and arranged by Richard Rome, and produced by Bunny Sigler with a mellow sort of Philly feel. "It Took A Woman" is ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
JAD, 1968. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Purple label pressing with Bell Sound stamp.)
JAD, 1968. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light ring wear.)
Natural Four —
Heaven Right Here On Earth (mono, stereo) ... 7-inch Curtom, 1975. Very Good ... $5.99
Leroy Hutson arranged, produced, and wrote this tracks, an excellent harmony side by this stellar soul group from Chicago, with a catchy hooks and a sense of harmony that will make you think you're on the east coast. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Nautilus —
Inner Space/Urban Discos/DIW (Japan), 2022. New Copy ... $8.99 22.99
Two keyboard heavy cuts – a great original, and a funky cover too! The group's "Inner Space" is wonderful – and begins with this romping drum part that sets the tune for a mellower keyboard line – all nice and funky, and balanced with each other in a really unusual way! ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Nautilus —
Skyscrapers/Urban Discos/DIW (Japan), 2022. New Copy (pic cover)... $8.99 19.99
"Skyscrapers" is a classic 70s cut by legendary Brazilian keyboardist Deodato – and here, Nautilus remake the tune for a new generation – using their crackling groove to really invent a piano trio approach to the song! "Another World" is one of their own – a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Nautilus —
We Gettin Down/Urban Discos/DIW (Japan), 2022. New Copy ... $8.99 22.99
Two great cuts from this funky Japanese trio! "We Gettin Down" is the classic tune from Weldon Irvine – sampled famously by Tribe Called Quest, and done here with this lean groove that's wonderful – funky drums, bass, and these cool keyboards that are also mixed with a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cetra (Italy), 1977. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
United Artists, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a UA sleeve.)
9th Creation —
Falling In Love/Pye, 1975. Near Mint- ... $5.99
2 nice mellow cuts by 9th Creation – very different than their funk work, but still pretty great! "Sexy Girl" is our favorite here – as the tune's got a warm harmony sound, a nice jaunty groove, and a hook that keeps on going long over the cut's gone. A great east coast-y ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Phil-LA Of Soul, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Two stormin' 60's soul cuts, with a "Horse" dance groove in a follow-up to Cliff's big hit. "Judge Baby" has a goofy vocal refrain, with a bit of a Pigmeat Markham feel. "Horse Fever" is an instrumental – and a nice one at that! 7-inch, Vinyl record
20th Century, 1977. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Clef, Early 50s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light wear, small top split.)
Philadelphia International, 1978. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Philly Intl sleeve, with small numbers written in pen.)
Shuya Okino & Pirahnahead with Diviniti —
Shine (Root Soul boogie rmx)/At Home Sound (Japan), 2015. New Copy (pic cover)... $8.99 19.99
Diviniti sings on both cuts here – adding in some mighty soulful vocals! "Shine" is a great clubby groover from a few years back – and definitely showcases the warmer side of dancefloor work that Shuya Okino has been bringing to the world since his days in Kyoto Jazz Massive ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Fountain, 1980. Near Mint- ... $3.99
With Yendor N Yessam on "You Make It Happen" and Connee Draper on "When Do You Stop To Think". 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cameo, 1963. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
RCA, 1956. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $11.99 24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve shows some handling.)
Copacabana (Brazil), 1974. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Copacabana sleeve, with a small tear.)
Dig, 1956. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Finders Keepers (UK), 1983. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $4.99 12.99
A pretty amazing bit of lost soundtrack/sound library grooves from Alan Parker – a KPM/DeWolfe library composer and player whose work has appeared on obscure film and television projects, legendary recordings such as Serge Gainsbourg's Histoire De Melody Nelson and so much more! This great ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Duke, 1962. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Duke, 1961. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing. Includes jukebox tag!)
Duke, 1961. Very Good ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has oxidation.)
Duke, 1961. Very Good ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Duke, 1964. Very Good ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a heated edge, but plays fine.)
Carlo Pes with I Marc 4 —
Un Uomo Dalla Pelle Dura – The Riff/Pegaso/Four Flies (Italy), 1972. New Copy (pic cover)... $17.99 19.99
Two great tracks from Carlo Pes – who you might know from his work in the group I Marc 4, and who really makes things great here through a range of cool, jazzy instrumentation! "The Riff" is way more than you'd guess from the title – as it begins with this fast and echoey ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Argo, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Although James Phelps has a deep raw soul voice – he's matched here with some nice uptown arrangements courtesy of Phil Wright, for a sound that's a lot like some of the best solo Ben E. King solo stuff for Atlantic! "Love Is A 5-Letter Word" is a nice slowly-rolling track with a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Tan label pressing.)
Atlantic, 1962. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox tag!)
Atlantic, 1969. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Still with Atlantic sleeve.)
Wilson Pickett —
Cole, Cooke, & Redding/Atlantic, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Still in an Atlantic sleeve, with small numbers written in pen. Includes jukebox strips.)
Atlantic, 1971. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Nice two part version of his big hit! Recorded at Muscle Shoals, with a nice hard groove that only gets better on part 2. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Still in an Atlantic sleeve, with a small number in pen. Includes jukebox strips.)
Wilson Pickett —
Hey Jude/Atlantic, 1969. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes Atlantic sleeve and jukebox strips!)
Atlantic, 1967. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red & black label pressing. Includes a jukebox strip.)
Atlantic, 1968. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a wrinkled Atlantic sleeve with a spot of pen.)
Atlantic, 1968. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes Atlantic sleeve and jukebox strips.)
Atlantic, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes a jukebox strip and Atlantic sleeve.)
Cold Busted, 2017. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow vinyl pressing, limited to 250 copies.)
Columbia, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Late 70s issue.)
Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1966. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
Killer 60s work from the great Baden Powell – two tunes done for the Saba/MPS label, both with a very jazzy vibe! "Sarava" moves fast and fierce – lots of percussion driving the tune at the bottom, including work from the great Milton Banana on drums – while Baden ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Whit, 1966. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cream/beige label pressing.)
Whit, 1966. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light ring wear.)
Bobby Powell —
Just A Matter Of Time/Whit, 1967. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
RCA, 1972. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99 8.99
Rock Star (UK), Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99 13.99
EmArcy, Early 50s. Very Good (pic cover)... $4.99
Titles include "Galoshes And Rubbers", "People Will Say We're In Love", "Bustin' Suds", and "Let's Make It". 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has oxidation. Cover has some yellowing from age, some splitting on the top & bottom seams.)
Names You Can Trust, 2018. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $11.99 14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue vinyl pressing, still in the resealable sleeve with hype sticker. Includes the photo cards from Name You Can Trust.)
Names You Can Trust, 2017. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $11.99 14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1961. New Copy (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
Never-issued work from the Sun Ra Arkestra – and two tracks that really show just how much the initial wave of their sound tied together with other strands of postwar music! Both cuts here feature vocals from singer Ricky Murray – and as you can tell from the titles, there's a slightly ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
All Platinum, 1974. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A killer bit of New Jersey soul from the 70s – and one of our favorite Moments tracks ever! Harry Ray steps out as the lead of the group on this one – but is still supported by some great Moments harmonies at times. But the real appeal of the track is the amazing arrangement – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing. Vinyl has a tiny drill hole.)
Kent (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $6.99 14.99
There's nothing blues-like about this great little cut from 1979 – one that has Warren Raye singing deep soul vocals over a slow-stepping groove with some warm modern soul production – very much in that warmer shift in southern soul that was taking place on labels like Malaco in the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Funk Night, 2023. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
A beautiful contemporary bit of sweet soul – a tune that dips and swells in a mighty nice way, with a slow funk groove at the bottom, and these heartbreaking vocals from Marietta Smithover the top! "Suns Of Marvin" is faster and funkier, and instrumental – with a great ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Funk Night, 2023. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
Soul singer Marietta Smith steps out with a gentle glide over the funky stepping rhythms of "Tumblin Down" – really helping open up the motion of the tune as she works with a very distinct vocal approach! The flipside's an instrumental, "Return Of The Soul Sabre" – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dawn's, Early 1970s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Otis Redding —
Open The Door/Volt, 1968. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange & tan label pressing.)
Otis Redding —
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag/Atco, 1968. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Otis sings James Brown – and with some great results! "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" is done live – with the kind of hard party groove that the track really deserves. "Direct Me" is a slow rolling Memphis number – an original by Steve Cropper and Otis, with the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Verve, 1966. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl and sleeve have a drill hole. Sleeve has a staple hole & a spot of pen.)
Capitol, Early 1950s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light wear & aging.)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles —
Abraham, Martin And John/Tamla, 1969. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Sound Of Young America sleeve, with some aging and small tears at the top edge. Label has a drillhole.)
Swingin', 1962. Near Mint- ... $6.99 19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Repro pressing.)
RCA, 1958. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Prestige, 1957. Good ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
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.)
Sherrys —
Pop Pop Pop-Pie/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.)
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.)
