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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Hi Records, 1975. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strip.)
Hi Records, 1974. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strip.)
Hi Records, 1972. Very Good+ ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Vivid, 1964. Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Pink label Renee pressing. NOTE – Vinyl has a small edge crack that does not affect play.)
Cotillion, 1972. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Rare work by Garland – recorded away from Chicago, in Philly, at Sigma Sound, with production and songwriting by Bunny Sigler and Phil Hurtt, and arrangements by Norman Harris and Ronnie Baker. The combination of Green's bluesy vocals with a smooth Philly soul approach works very nicely ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Cotillion sleeve.)
FM & PM, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With music by the great Floyd Morris! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess, 1974. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
High Note (Jamaica), 1977. Near Mint- ... $6.99
(Reggae, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label press with green print and stamped titles. Labels have Record Rama stamps.)
Ground Control feat David Whitley —
Step Out Of The Dark/Star Creature, 2018. New Copy ... $8.99 10.00
Spacey club soul from DJ Friction's Ground Control project – and another win for Chicago's Star Creature label! "Step Out" has a great dancefloor-ready vibe from the opening bit of beats and synth groove, but once the vocals kick it goes to another level, thanks the soulful vocals ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Hal's Music Center, Mid 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A rare single from this legendary Bay Area Brazilian group – one that was only issued on a small pressing by a local music store! Side one features "Hal's Hobbits" – the story of how some Hobbits formed Hal's Music Center – a pretty goofy spoken bit. But side two ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Decca, Late 50s. Very Good ... $1.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing, with silver text, and no star. Label has sticker remnants.)
Kudu, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Johnny works his magic with two pop classics – turning both of them into sweet soul jazz Hammond numbers! "Groovy Thing" has a nice little stepping feel – almost like Charles Earland, with the organ on the beat, grooving on down! "Too Late" is a bit mellower, but ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Hardrive —
Deep Inside (original, the dub) ... 7-inch Strictly Rhythm/Get On Down, 1993. New Copy ... $9.99 10.98
A mighty nice track from Louie Vega – one that begins with this snapping, crackling beats, intercut with a wicked moody bassline – as soulful vocals kind of explode over the top! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Harpers Bizarre —
Secret Life Of Harpers Bizarre (jukebox ep) ... 7-inch Warner, Late 60s. Used (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
Wonderful wonderful! The third album by Harpers Bizarre – and one that shows them growing in leaps and bounds with each new release! The record is a sublime fusion of sweet pop California 60s harmonies (ala The Sandpipers or The Lettermen), baroque arrangements with a fake dreamy nostalgia ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve is in great shape, with a full sheet of jukebox strips too!)
Dala, 2018. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
The Soulful Saints provide this gentle swing behind the vocals of Camellia Hartman – almost a 60s two-step sort of groove, which really fits the lighter style of Hartman – which we really appreciate in a world that's sometimes too full of over-belting soul singers! "Return The ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dale Hawkins/Collectables, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Blue Cat, 1965. Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some crackles. Labels have some wear.)
Ernie Hawks & The Soul Investigators —
Scorpio Walk/Timmion (Finland), 2018. New Copy ... $9.99
A great little theme song for Ernie Hawks & The Soul Investigators – a groove that's got all the biting 70s funk elements you might guess from the "Scorpio" name – but at a pace that's kind of a fast-walking sort of groove! There's fuzzy bassline that chugs along in a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
ABC, 1975. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Nice single of one of Ike's biggest hits after his Stax years – a heavy hot buttered groove, and the instrumental is a good take on the club classic! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strip.)
Lugnut Brand, 2018. New Copy ... $6.99 8.98
A sweet instrumental take on the Sharon Jones classic – one that serves up plenty of Hammond organ in place of the vocals, and a groove that's got all the boogaloo soul style you'd guess from the name of the combo! There's lots of heavy conga in the rhythms, and the horns swell and rise to ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sunflower Soul, 2018. New Copy ... $6.99 7.98
Timeless funky jazz organ grooves from Chris Hazleton's Boogaloo 7! "Basement Beat" deserves to come up out of the dank, dark subterranean atmosphere for some surface play, it's a winner on both sides! Part 1 storms right out of the gate with Hazleton on the B-3, heavy drums and fierce ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Headhunters —
God Make Me Funky/Arista/Soul Brother (UK), 1975. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
"God Make Me Funky" is easily the best cut ever by The Headhunters – a killer long jazz funk groove, one that begins with drums that have inspired a generation of DJs, and which have made the track in-demand for years! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Argo, Early 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Philips, 1963. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $0.99
Despite what you might think about some of Woody's big band contemporaries from the 40s, you've got to admit that Woody himself was always growing and changing as the decades went on – as this 1963 album will attest! Woody's in great form here – still working with a tight group of ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover is in great shape, and includes jukebox strips and mini LP images!)
Record Kicks (Italy), 2017. New Copy ... $8.99
Underground soul legend Martha High takes on two classic tracks – both with hard funk backings from Osaka Monaurail! "Taste Of Soul" is – we think – a Sugarpie De Santo cut from the 60s – and even if it's not, it's got a romping groove that's right in the same ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
USA, Early 70s. Good ... $24.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some noise and crackles. Label has initials in pen.)
Fame, Early 70s. Very Good ... $4.99
Classic Rick Hall Muscle Shoals material! Willie's one of the less-famous talents to pass through the Fame studios – but he's got a great voice, with a warm sound, and a sweet little rasp to it. This style works especially well on "Poor Man" – but both sides are great, and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mesa, 1963. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Super Fuji Discs (Japan), 1969. New Copy (pic cover)... $18.99
A fantastic little record – some of the earliest funk work we've ever heard from the legendary Japanese trumpeter Terumasa Hino – featured here on two tracks for the soundtrack of Snake Hip! First up is "On The Corner" – a tune that's got lots of heavy electric piano in ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tramp (Germany), Late 60s. New Copy ... $12.99
There's a fantastic rumbling groove on "One Way Love" – this darkly funky sound that has piano folded into bass folded into drums – all to pave the way for these blasting horns that help keep the badass vocals of Hank Hodge soaring in the skies! "Thank You Girl" is ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Dot, Late 60s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
An unusual meeting, but a great one too – as the alto sax of Johnny Hodges sounds surprisingly wonderful in the company of Lawrence Welk! Although lush, Welk's music here is far from the kitschy stuff of his TV show – much more jazz-based overall, and based around arrangements by Marty ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strips and mini LP images!)
Golden World, Late 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
We can never figure out why these guys didn't become huge – because stuff like this is just wonderful! "I'll Love You Forever" is a strong midtempo harmony number – with a slow vocal that's really great, laid out in an anthemic style that has a spooky finish on the chorus! ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Aware, 1973. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Quite possibly one of the greatest southern soul singles of all time! Sure, you know Loleatta best for her disco work – but "Cry To Me" is a wonderful weepy ballad, done with these haunting strings that literally "cry" with the song, and written by Sam Dees with that ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Big Crown, 2018. New Copy ... $8.99 9.98
Sweet soul from a contemporary group – one who work with just the right blend of falsetto and funky on "This Is My Story"! "Blue Light" is even more laidback – with a lightly-tripping groove and guitar line that feel lifted right from the east coast sweet soul scene ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Hot Wax, 1973. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Hot Wax sleeve.)
Hot Jam —
Just In Time/Tail Spin, 1978. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Housemartins —
Sheep/Go! Discs (UK), 1986. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
Baby Huey —
Hard Times/Soul Brother (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $9.99
One of the best-remembered tunes from this Curtom funk legend – a track that begins witht his famous break made from drums and fluttering flute – then rolls into a super-righteous lyric that's delivered with all the majesty that Baby Huey had to offer! "Listen To Me" is also ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Vee Jay, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
2 great Freddie Hughes numbers from his short-lived Vee Jay days! "You Can't Take It Away" is a Richard Parker number – done in a snapping, stepping sort of groove that has plenty of horns on the top, dark piano on the bottom, and incredible vocals from Freddie all the way through! ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With ARP stamp.)
Uno Melodic/Expansion (UK), 1982. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A sweet little rarity from Bobbi Humphrey – a rare single cut for Roy Ayers' Uno Melodic label, and a great blend of Bobbi's jazzy style with Roy's warmly sublime groove! There's a bit more vocals than flute on the track, but that's a-ok with us – and Roy produced, while Bobbi arranged! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Roulette, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Daptone, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99
Raw soul from the James Hunter Six – right up there the best of his recordings for Daptone! "I Don't Wanna Be Without You" is stripped down really nicely, letting James's sweetly gritty voice carry the vibe, as it should for an intimate song, but it's backed by the coolest vintage ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess, 1964. Very Good ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light wear and a drillhole.)
Chess, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(70s orange label pressing.)
Bomp, 1977. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $13.99
Colemine, 2017. New Copy ... $5.99 8.98
Two funky gems from Ikebe Shakedown – both showcasing the group at their best! "Supermoon" starts out like an Afro Funk jam, but has an internal complexity that rivals classic Lalo Schifrin soundtrack work – and somewhere in the middle, there's also this weird noisy guitar ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Curtom, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Curtom, 1972. Very Good+ ... $3.99
An incredible late tune from the Impressions – the monumental "This Love's For Real", written and arranged by Leroy Hutson with a slow, sad, and righteous sound – one that's halfway between Curtis Mayfield and Hutson's own work – and stunningly sung by the group! 7-inch, Vinyl record
ABC/Paramount, 1965. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Arranged and conducted by Johnny Pate. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
Impressions —
We're A Winner/ABC, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
An incredible track by The Impressions! Although it's hard to believe it now, "We're A Winner" was actually banned from radio in Chicago when it came out – because the track's politics were too strong, and the message of pride was deemed inappropriate for the mainstream stations! ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an ABC Paramount sleeve with a split seam.)
MGM, Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Nice stuff! Next to "Apache", "Bongo Rock" is one of the best cuts by the legendary Incredible Bongo Band. It's got a nice break, and a lot of good hard percussion work. "Bongolia" is pretty darn great, too! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $12.99
Infinity have a really unusual groove here on "Put Everything In Place" – a mode that has a bassline upfront, but a bit more complicated than usual – with some nice changes that are also reflected in the harmony vocals that cascade around the lead of the tune! The track's ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Koko, 1972. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Polydor, 1979. Very Good+ ... $0.99
Gamble, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
"She's A Winner" is one of the best early hits by the Intruders – a wonderfully bouncy number, with a great hook, and that raspy lead vocal that always made their tunes stand out from the pack! "Memories" is a nice cut too! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some marker.)
Gamble, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia (Japan), 1969. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $24.99
Akira Ishikawa does a wonderful job here with the Booker T & The MGs classic "Soul Limbo" – serving up the tune with even more dynamic energy than the Stax Records original – including some killer percussion (timbales?) that really makes the larger horns leap! The ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited pressing – from Japanese Record Day 2017!)
T Neck, 1970. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
Tamla, 1966. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drill hole.)
T Neck, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
The a-side's a familiar classic, but the b-side's our real favorite! "I Turned You On" has a nice slow sexy groove, with the kind of hook and power that made the Isleys so great in the early 70s! Wonderful stuff – and not easy to find on vinyl! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
T Neck, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Fuzzy, funky, and with great drums! "It's Your Thing" was virtually a blueprint for funky soul at the time – and even though the track was covered by everyone, the Isleys still do it best! "Don't Give It Away" is equally great – popping bass, snapping drums, and a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strip.)
Isley Brothers —
Take Inventory/T Neck, Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of our favorite Isley Brothers funk numbers! "Take Inventory" has a great groove – slow, sexy, and with a funky quotient that's hard to deny. The lyrics are totally catchy, and the vamping style of the band is really over the top! "Spill The Wine" is a great remake ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strip.)
T Neck, 1969. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
Outta Sight (UK), 1967. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Great girl group soul – with a righteous undercurrent too! "Please Stay" moves along at a really nice clip – a tight Northern-styled number that has the vocals soaring up strongly, almost with a Chi-soul sort of sound! There's piano peppering the rhythms – possibly the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Spring, 1974. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strip.)
Okeh, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A crowning moment of the Chicago soul scene of the 60s! Nobody was better than Walter Jackson at Iceman soul – and no cut of his carried this off better than the sublime "It's All Over" – one of those incredible tunes that we never tire of hearing! "Lee Cross" is ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Okeh sleeve with a split seam.)
Okeh, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Okeh sleeve, with split seam.)
Okeh, 1965. Very Good ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Okeh sleeve, with split seams and a light stain. Label has a bit of stuck-on paper.)
Jackson 5 —
Big Boy/Steeltown, 1967. Good ... $19.99
The historical first release ever from The Jackson Five! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing with Gary, IN address. Labels have some peeling.)
Motown, 1971. Very Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Motown, 1970. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a sticker.)
Motown, 1971. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Motown sleeve.)
Motown, 1971. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
Common Good, 2018. New Copy ... $8.99 9.98
A nice little 7-inch EP of drum breaks by Jake Najor of Surefire Soul Ensemble! Raw drum breaks from a modern funky drums guru – 4 per side and the titles include " Thirteen", "Nine", "Five", "Two", "Costaliving", "Guantanamo" and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays at 33 1/3 – and a includes download with bonus beats!)
Argo, 1963. Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(NOTE – Vinyl plays VG-, but has locked grooves on "Waiting For Charlie To Come ome" and at the end of "Let Me Know".)
Gordy, 1978. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Elton John —
Candle In The Wind/MCA, 1987. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
Kedlen, Late 60s. Good ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some pops on "Words Don't Come My Way".)
Twilight, Late 60s. Good ... $4.99
Syl was always ready for a sock – and this track is no exception! The tune rolls out with a hard funky groove, and a nice sock-boogaloo groove that's right up there with Syl's best Twinight material. "Try Me" is very nice, too – and features a rolling uptempo horny groove, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a spot of noisy residue on "Come On Sock It To Me".)
Numero, Mid/Late 60s. Near Mint- (reissue)... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Twinight, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $6.99
Classic funk from one of Chicago's greats! "Dresses" is one of Syl's classics, and it's got a good hard funky soul sound, with a bit of a James Brown twist, but more of Syl's raw west side soul. Good goofy lyrics, too! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Twinight, Late 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
Tight hard popcorn soul from Syl! Both cuts have a nice hard sound – in the best manner of Syl's classic funky work on Twinight! "Get Ready" is a cover of the big hit, but done nice and soulfully by Syl – and "Same Kind of Thing" is deep Chicago soul, with the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some pen.)
Shama, 1974. Near Mint- ... $0.99
"Goodie" is one of Syl's best from the 70's, and although it doesn't have the hard funk grooves of his Twinight releases, it's an excellent funky soul track with a bluesy groove, and a great hook to it! The cut lopes along at a great pace, and is an oft-overlooked gem from Syl! "Lov ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
Abnak, 1967. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Colemine, 2015. New Copy ... $6.99 7.98
"Smile" has this nicely heavy bottom – drums that almost come on with the power of a contemporary beat, which really underscores the deep soul vocals of Durand Jones – a singer with almost a Lee Fields approach to the music! "Tuck N Roll" is funky too – but ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Durand Jones & The Indications —
You & Me/Colemine, 2018. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
The first new songs from Durand Jones & The Indications in a couple years! "You & Me" kicks off with a raw soul guitar before the sweet vocals, deft harmonies and drums kick in and it settles into a natural deep soul gem reminiscient of some of the great rare indie soul singles of ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Rooster, 1980. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Clear blue vinyl pressing in a Rooster sleeve.)
Combo, 1955. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a sticker.)
Jungle Fire —
Firewalker/Colemine, 2012. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Fast guitar steps out quick on "Firewalker" – setting a groove that's followed by fast congas and some heavy riffing horns – all burning together with just the right sort of intensity you'd guess from the group's name! "Chalupa" continues with a sweet tropical ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tramp (Germany), Late 60s. New Copy ... $11.99
A very cool take on the tune first made famous by Peggy Lee – done here in a mode that's equally jazzy, but a bit offbeat too! The vocals and rhythms criss-cross in this interesting way – and there's some odd instrument on the chorus, maybe a melodica – which is offset by a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(And we're not sure, but we think the single features the same cut on both sides!)
Roadshow, 1973. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Two tracks of cool east coast mellow soul recorded at Sigma Sound, and with an excellent 70's ballad soul feel. "She Calls Me Baby" features great falsetto vocals, and stellar production in the style of some of the best east coast soul work of the time. "Signed Sealed ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Argo, 1958. Very Good ... $4.99
Kenix Music with Bobby Youngblood —
There's Never Been No One Like You (short, edit) ... 7-inch West End/Get On Down, 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99 10.98
A sweet sweet groover from Kenton Nix – aka Kenix – a tune that builds wonderfully in that warmly-flowing mode that made West End one of the best indie labels in the late disco years! There's a simplicity here that's beautiful – almost as if Kenix were laying the groundwork for ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 1973. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atlantic sleeve.)
King, 1963. Near Mint- ... $49.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a King "dots" sleeve. Label has a drillhole.)
Atco, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atco sleeve. Label has a drillhole.)
Lizard, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Freddy King —
Girl From Kookamunga/King, 1967. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a King sleeve.)
Freddy King —
Meet Me At The Station/Federal, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a King sleeve, with split seam. Label has a spot of paint.)
Tramp (Germany), Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99
A nicely obscure tune from southern soul singer Frederick Knight – and a lot grittier than some of the work you might know from his full length albums of the 70s! There's a fast-burning organ that sets up the groove on "Steppin Down" – along with riffing guitars, blasting ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
