Funky 45's
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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Kent/BGP (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99 14.99
Maybe one of the funkiest vocal numbers ever sung by Johnny Adams – and one that owes a lot to the super-funky backings of the Huck Daniels Co – who somehow manage to combine the tightness of the James Brown Band of the late 60s with the more sophisticated instrumention of the JBs in ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dapps —
I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow/King, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Although the Dapps were best known for their funky "Bring Up the Guitar", they're represented here on two slower soul cuts that feature their bluesy harmonies. Jame Brown still produced the whole thing, though, and it's from the period of his best work on King. 7-inch, Vinyl record
MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1969. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
Two incredible tracks from keyboardist Wolfang Dauner – both a mad mix of funky jazz and psychedelic elements! "Sun Is Rising" has this very groovy, almost joyous sort of vibe – odd vocals mixed with a hip sitar line and some very cool percussion next to the drums! "Day ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Niki Dave & Afro Kids —
Shoreza Inyange/Afro 7 (Finland), 1977. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Great grooves from Burundi – two very rare tracks! "Shoreza Inyange" begins with a keyboard flow, then takes a break for a spoken/shouted part from the lead singer – before the whole group rolls into the mix, and soars up the tune with tight horns and rhythms, ensemble vocals ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Fame, 1970. Very Good ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a spot of pen.)
Clap City (UK), New Copy ... About September 15, 2023 (delayed)
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
House Of Orange, 1971. Very Good- ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ace/Kent (UK), Late 1960s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Jessie Davis has a nice deep vocal range here – one that easily spans both jazz and soul modes, which is perfect for the vamping jazzy vibe of the tune! The whole thing's got a haunting vibe that may well make it one of Davis' best tracks – and Gus Jenkins' flipside is an instrumental ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Joyce Davis —
Moments To Remember/United Artists, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Joyce Davis —
Stop Giving Your Man Away/United Artists, 1961. Good ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has an index label.)
Ke Ke/Ace (UK), 1964. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99 15.99
A great set of wedding bells ring out at the start of the tune – but things soon get raw and romping as Melvin Davis takes over – really hitting this soaring vocal range as the tune stomps, vamps, and grooves with a sweet blend of organ, piano, and saxophone! The flipside features ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Prestige, 1958. Very Good+ ... $24.99
One of the classic early Miles Davis & John Coltrane sessions for Prestige – a well-crafted quintet album that shows Miles finding a stronger voice than ever, and Coltrane beginning to emerge as a key force on his own! Backing is subtle and soulful – handled by the trio of Red ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1965. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
Two fantastic American players – both coming together here on a rare European session for the Saba/MPS label in Germany! "Carmell's Black Forest Waltz" features not just great saxophone from leader Nathan Davis, but also a strong trumpet solo from Carmell Jones – blowing over ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1965. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
Nathan Davis is one of our all-time favorite saxophone players – and he sounds tremendous here in the company of trumpeter Woody Shaw, as the pair both take on Shaw's early "Zoltan" composition, with help from Larry Young on piano! The flipside features an even bolder number – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Dakar, 1971. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Rainbow label pressing. Label has a small sticker remnant spot.)
Tyrone Davis —
Turn Back The Hands Of Time/Dakar, 1970. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A landmark of Chicago soul! "Turn Back The Hands Of Time" was a huuuuuuge crossover track for Tyrone – and it mixed his roosty vocal style with the soaring Chisoul arrangements of Tom Tom in a very groovy way! "I Keep Coming Back" is an excellent lost weeper, with a deep ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tyrone Davis —
We Got A Love/Dakar, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An excellent early single from Tyrone Davis! "We Got A Love" has a totally catchy groove, with some great guitar in the mix, and a hard-hitting sound that mixes all the sweetness of Chicago soul with Tyrone's raspy vocals. The cut's a real winner – and "One Way Ticket" ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Davis Sisters —
Jesus Steps Right In/Gotham, Early 1950s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Karate, 1966. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Funk Night, 2019. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A great take on the funky styles of the 80s – as Dead End Boogie work here with a spare drum machine rhythm on "New Tires", sewn together with a wicked bassline, then given all these light guitar and keyboard touches along the way – but all with production that's a lot more lo- ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Heritage, Early 70s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light wear.)
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.)
Jimmy Dean —
Big Bad John/Columbia, 1962. Very Good (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
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
Deep Purple —
Hard Road/Tetragrammaton, 1968. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Deep South Band —
Deep South Is/Uni Sound/Clap City (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The Deep South Band definitely hail from the part of the country you'd expect – yet their groove here is very much the sharp ensemble funk that you'd hear from the best scenes up north – especially the growing world of groups in Ohio! The group state their case with the wonderfully ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sam Dees —
So Tied Up/Atlantic, 1973. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Degue Fever/Barbes, 2009. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dells —
Bring Back The Love Of Yesterday/Cadet, 1974. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Chess sleeve.)
Cadet, 1969. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dells —
Freedom Means/Cadet, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 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.)
Dells —
I Want My Momma/Cadet, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Funky! "I Want My Momma" is an excellent little psychedelic soul cut – with hard drums at the beginning, echoey production, and some nice fuzzed-out guitars! Charles Stepney arranged, and the track's got stunning Cadet sound to it! "Always Together" is more standard, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a lightly wrinkled Chess sleeve.)
Cadet, 1970. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Chess sleeve with light wear. Vinyl plays with a click on "Long".)
Dells —
Nadine/Cadet, 1970. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dells —
Please Don't Change Me Now/Cadet, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great stuff! "Wear It On Our Face" is one of their wildest cuts, and starts out with this crazy prepared piano introduction that sounds like it was just lifted from a John Cage record! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dells —
There Is/Cadet, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Original Cadet single of this stunning soul track, which was the title cut of their great album from 1968. Heavenly harmonies, and nice psychedelic Chicago soul production. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Chess Group sleeve. Label has a small sticker.)
Sugar Pie DeSanto —
Here You Come Running/Chess, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a lightly wrinkled Chess sleeve.)
Detroit Emeralds —
Do Me Right/Westbound, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great stuff by this excellent Detroit harmony group – cut during their best period. "Do Me Right" is a catchy little groover, with kind of a popping bubbling hook that makes the cut one of the group's most memorable. "Just Now & Then" is a slow mellow number, with a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Westbound, 1971. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have initials in pen.)
William DeVaughn —
Be Thankful For What You Got (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch Roxbury, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A classic if there ever was one – a seminal 70s soul track, covered by many, and featuring the classic "diamond in the back" line! Sad thing is, everyone always thinks it's Curtis Mayfield – but it's William, and even better than Curtis! Part 2 is a nice instrumental ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Warner, 1980. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Manu Dibango —
Soul Makossa (The Original Version)/Atlantic, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
2 killers from Manu! "Soul Makossa" needs no introduction – as it became an instant worldwide hit, and brought the Afro Funk sound firmly into the mainstream, and the dancefloor, all over the world! "Lily" is a midtempo stepper – with flute over the vocals, and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Bo Diddley —
I'm A Man/Checker, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(80s MCA reissue in a Chess sleeve.)
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
Dion —
Wanderer/Laurie, 1961. Very Good (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Dixie Hummingbirds —
Inner Man/Peacock, 1968. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dixie Hummingbirds —
Only Jesus/Peacock, 1967. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Luther Dixon —
Feeling Of Love/Chess, 1958. Good ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have wear, spots of sticker removal.)
Spoonful, 1974. Very Good ... $4.99
With McKinley Mitchell on "That Last Home Run". 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ernie K Doe —
Dancin' Man/Duke, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Obscure work from Ernie K Doe – and pretty darn nice too! "Dancin Man" is an uptempo cut that lives up to its name – one that has Ernie hitting an almost sock-boogaloo soul style, but which still has a bit more jagged New Orleans feel. "Later For Tomorrow" is even ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ernie K Doe —
Little Marie/Duke, 1967. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Bill Doggett —
Monster Party/King, 1959. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Beau Dollar —
I'm Ready I'm Ready (I Got Me Some Soul) (double a-side promo) ... 7-inch King, Late 60s. Good ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some wear.)
Imperial, 1955. Good (pic cover)... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(NOTE – in a plain sleeve – no picture sleeve!)
Fats Domino —
Rock And Rollin With Fats Domino ... 7-inch Imperial, 1956. Good (pic cover)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 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.)
Don & Juan —
What's Your Name ... CD 
Collectables, Early 1960s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
Donovan —
Mellow Yellow/Epic, 1967. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Donovan —
Sunshine Superman/Epic, 1966. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Donovan —
Wear Your Love Like Heaven/Epic, 1967. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Elektra, 1968. Very Good ... $6.99 9.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Mono radio station promo. Label has an ink stamp and X in pen.)
Doors —
Unknown Soldier/Elektra, 1968. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a grey and yellow Elektra sleeve. Label has a drillhole and sticker spot.)
Rita, 1960. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Roulette, 1963. Very Good+ ... $13.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Roulette sleeve, with light wear.)
Parkway, 1963. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Big Al Downing —
I'd Love To Be Loved/Chess, 1962. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have a spot of tape remnant, light wear.)
Lamont Dozier —
Fish Ain't Bitin/ABC, 1973. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Incredible stuff – simply incredible! If you ever needed a reason why Lamont Dozier on ABC is such a good thing, check out this single – as both sides are fantastic – the kind of slow burning, full grooving, anthemic soul that Lamont forged best while at his time for the label. ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox tags! In an ABC sleeve.)
ABC, 1975. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strips.)
Lamont Dozier —
Rose/ABC, 1974. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl plays with a click at the beginning of "Rose".)
Dr John —
Right Place Wrong Time/Atco, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
2 great ones by Dr John – with backing by The Meters and production by Allen Toussaint! "Right Place" was a huge hit – but it's also an excellent funky number! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atco sleeve.)
Dramatics —
Devil Is Dope/Volt, 1973. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Incredible work from The Dramatics! "Devil Is Dope" is this amazing slow funky track about a guy who goes to Hell – and it begins with this hard rumbling bass, and some great sound effects of flames buring the guy! "Hey You" is fantastic, too – and shows the group ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dramatics —
In The Rain/Volt, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
2 great tracks from their Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get LP. "In The Rain" is a haunting harmony cut that sounds like it was lifted from the vaults of The Whatnauts, and "Good Soul Music" is a nice rollicking number with a good groove. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dramatics —
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get/Volt, Early 70s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
"Whatcha See" is one of The Dramatics' best cuts ever! It's got a dope rolling groove, a hard righteous message, and a hook that just won't quit. The track's more than a bit funky, and it's one of those tunes that you've heard for years – and will smile upon catching again! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dreamliners —
Just Me & You/Numero, Mid 60s. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
A really fragile girl group gem from the Texas scene of the 60s – a track that moves a lot slower and with more heartbreaking qualities than many of the big hits of the period – wonderfully gentle, and with that late nite, moody vibe that we usually find in male groups from the sweet ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Len Dresslar Singers/Universal Recording, Late 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
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.)
Capitol, 1967. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
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.)
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
Duprees —
My Own True Love/Coed, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Harvest, 1982. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
Ian Dury & The Blockheads —
Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick/
Stiff (UK), 1978. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Dyke & The Blazers —
Funky Broadway (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch Original Sound, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Lots of hard soul artists had a hit with "Funky Broadway" during the late 60s, but we've always been very partial to this one – because it's the best one out there, with a hard heavy funk groove, some great organ, and Dyke's usual hard-hitting vocals! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dyke & The Blazers —
Runaway People/Original Sound, 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great lost one! "Runaway People" has a great funky sound – and one that's very different than some of Dyke's other boiler-plate funk numbers. The cut begins with rolling guitars, building into a nice strong wave, which then crashes and rolls through the whole song! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dyke & The Blazers —
Uhh/Original Sound, 1970. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
More funkiness by Dyke and his rockin funky band! "Uhh" is sort of a hit, and the b-side's kind of obscure, but both cuts are nice and hard, with that classic Dyke & The Blazers sound. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dyke & The Blazers —
We Got More Soul/Original Sound, 1969. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great groover from Dyke! "We Got More Soul" starts with a nice bubbly intro, then leaps into one of those soul-party cuts – where the singer runs through the names of some of the biggest soul stars of the time, giving a little comment on each star's style. Nice groove to the cut ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia, 1973. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has some wear and small tears at the top edge.)
Prestige/BGP (UK), New Copy ... $11.99 14.99 About May 25, 2024
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Earth Wind & Fire —
Getaway/Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A classic groover from EWF – lifted from their classic mid 70s years, polished to be sure, but still tight, jazzy, and very soulful! 7-inch, Vinyl record
