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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Epic, 1965. Very Good ... $19.99
Hi Records, 1974. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99
A tune with a wonderfully laidback groove – very slow-moving, but groovy too – a great vibe to offset the vocals from Willie Griffin – which have an edge that's almost deep soul, but which come across here in more of a sweet soul mode! The tune's an incredibly unique soul track ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Daptone, 2009. New Copy ... $4.99
An uptempo funk gem from Binky Griptite – guitarist for the Dap-Kings, so you know he has true school funk & soul in his blood, but he's also a pretty effective vocalist – totally driving it home on "The Stroll"! "The Stroll" is straight up, unambiguously about ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
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
Atco, 1957. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow & white label pressing.)
Infinity, 1979. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Infinity sleeve, including insert. Plays at 33 1/3.)
Biscayne, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Funk Night, 2018. New Copy ... $12.99
Hanz Mambo lives up to the watery sound of his previous single with "Mer Baltique" – a dreamy little instrumental that has lots of echoey guitar over a slowly-loping groove – complete with some very nice watery effects in the middle! "Breaking Wave" is slower and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Hand-numbered limited edition of 250!)
Hanz Mambo & His Cigarettes —
Rays/Funk Night, 2019. New Copy ... $12.99
A moody little funk track from the production genius of Misha Panfilov – whose work seems to be moving more and more into a category of its own! "The Rays" has a strange, spare vocal chorus that's abstracted and echoed in the production – used wordlessly alongside an echoey ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Hand-numbered limited edition of 250!)
Peacock, 1965. Very Good ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Colemine, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99
A contemporary gospel group, but one that reminds us of those really cool spiritual acts from the New York scene at the 70s – when gospel styles were blending with soul, and coming up with a very righteous new style in the process! "He's On Time" is upbeat, funky, and fantastic ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black vinyl pressing.)
Excello, 1969. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a light stain.)
Excello, 1959. Near Mint- ... $29.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing with Sheldon stamp.)
King, 1957. Very Good- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. A-side label has a red X.)
Dala, 2018. New Copy ... $6.99 7.98
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
Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Chess sleeve.)
Chess, 1950s. Very Good- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing.)
Checker, 1959. Very Good- ... $2.99
Collectables, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Enterprise, 1972. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Enterprise, 1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Common, yes, but it's still a classic, and an original 45 with two great cuts from the soundtrack! "Shaft" is that track that you've heard a million times – but which is still an undeniable funky pleasure year after year. "Cafe Reggios" is a smooth guitar-based ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Enterprise, 1972. Very Good- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Plays with some crackling.)
Back Beat, 1965. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jimi Hendrix —
Dolly Dagger/Reprise, 1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Goldband, Mid/Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label on B-side has a bit of flaking around the spindle hole.)
Star Creature, 2018. New Copy ... $8.99
We DO wanna groove, when spurred onto the dancefloor neo classic boogie funk on the level of Hidden Groove that is! "Do You Want To Groove" has lean spacey electro-inspired beat, chunky bits of synth that have one fit in the 80s and the other in the future. "Funkin All The Time" ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
ICA, 1977. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some notes in pen.)
St Lawrence, Late 60s. Good+ ... $4.99
A wicked bit of soulful funk from Monk! "Who Dun It" is a really sly number – vamping all the way through with a stepping bass and snapping snare – as Monk blows it clean, lean, and soulfully over the top! "These Days" is a ballad – with much more of a late ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole.)
Satellite, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
A fantastic single from Monk Higgins! "Mister Luckee" is a spare slow hard-grooving single – an organ/sax groover with a slow dance beat that's a bit like "Madison Time" (complete with calls), but pushed over the top by some wild instrumental soloing on organ, and by this ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Audrey, 1972. Very Good- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels are worn, with some marker on both sides.)
Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
ZZ Hill sounds a bit more upbeat here than usual, but in a really great way – offering up his own take on the Betty Swann tune with a wonderfully raspy vocal that fills the tune full of honest charm! "Love Is Gonna Get You" is done here in a rare "brass version" by Peggy ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Nation-Wide, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Catchy title, but the song's not as funky as you might think. It's still pretty nice - but the groove's a loping midtempo one, with sweet southern instrumentation, and lots of lightly riffing guitar. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Super Fuji Discs (Japan), 1969. New Copy (pic cover)... $9.99
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
Back Beat, 1959. Very Good- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label pressing. Plays with some noise on "Will You".)
Holidays —
I'll Love You Forever/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
Invictus, 1972. Very Good ... $1.99
Fantastic 70s soul! A hook-heavy cut with a sublime 70s soul midtempo sound that sends us back to it again and again over the years. 7-inch, Vinyl record
A&M, 1970. Very Good ... $9.99
Checker, 1962. Very Good ... $13.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing. B-side plays squeaky towards the beginning. Labels have some wear and pen.)
Jewel, 1965. Very Good ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
P-Vine (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $19.99
A deep groove from Lou Ragland and Hot Chocolate – the mighty "Ain't That A Groove" – a tune that provides the own answer to its question! The whole thing's got this deep, righteous approach to funk – somewhere in the same territory as Norman Whitfield with the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tail Spin, 1978. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Go! Discs (UK), 1985. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Arista (Japan), 1988. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess, 1959. Near Mint- ... $13.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue fade label pressing in a Chess sleeve.)
Chess, 1959. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(60s blue fade label pressing in a Chess sleeve.)
Kent (UK), 1964. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
The magnificent voice of Tommy Hunt is in a perfect setting here – stepping strings over a great uptown soul groove – cool and classy, but also pretty darn catchy – putting Hunt in the same sort of territory as Chuck Jackson or Jerry Butler on their best mid 60s groovers! The cut ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Spar/Outta Sight (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Two sock-soul groovers – back to back! Herbert Hunter's got this full, rich voice that's completely magnificent – a smooth polish over the top of the grooves, which have this vibrant energy that's like Motown moving down to Nashville – bumped up a bit along the journey, but in ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 1957. Very Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 1956. Very Good- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some peeling around the spindle hole.)
Zanzibar, 1963. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of those singles we could play forever – and which makes us want to jump all around the room, bouncing off the furniture, tables, TV set, and floor! "The Gorilla" is a stone killer – raw raw harmony vocals dipping, turning, dancing, dipping again with a mad noisy ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ideals —
Gorilla/Cortland, 1963. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of those singles we could play forever – and which makes us want to jump all around the room, bouncing off the furniture, tables, TV set, and floor! "The Gorilla" is a stone killer – raw raw harmony vocals dipping, turning, dancing, dipping again with a mad noisy ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Rainbow label pressing. Both labels have a good amount of peeling, with "Gorilla" written in pen on the corresponding side.)
Colemine, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99 7.98
Heady Afro Funk from Ikebe Shakedown – a tight little tune that sums up everything the group does so well – with sharp riffing guitar in the rhythms, lots of lively percussion, and horn parts that really flesh out the mood! "View From Above" is deeper funk overall – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Curtom, 1971. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
ABC, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an ABC sleeve, with split seams and aging.)
ABC, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $2.99
... 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
Star Vision, 1980. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label pressing.)
Gamble, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Tremendous soul from The Intruders! "Love Is Like A Baseball Game" is simply incredible – a wonderful little tune that's incredibly catchy, and which rolls along in a sing-song groove that matches the chorus perfectly. Vocals are wonderfully fragile, yet totally sweet – and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole.)
Gamble, 1971. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
T Neck, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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.)
Wand, 1963. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some marker and a sticker.)
Carla, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $3.99
Great stuff! We love Deon Jackson – we love his voice, we love his songs, and we love the great production he gets from the legendary Ollie McLaughlin! This single is one of his great early ones – and although it's a bit of a shameless follow-up to "Love Makes The World Go ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label pressing with black print. Label has a drillhole.)
Columbia, Early 50s. Near Mint- 2x7" Gatefold (pic cover)... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Sleeve has some wear and aging.)
Epic, 1982. Very Good+ ... $4.99
An amazing groover from Michael's first big adult years – a hard-grooving dancefloor anthem that never gets old – and which proves that when he was on the money, he could be pretty darn amazing! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Epic sleeve, with some wear.)
Epic, 1978. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Epic sleeve.)
Savoy, 1955. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label pressing with RVG stamp.)
Okeh, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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.)
Motown, 1971. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Motown sleeve.)
Polydor, 1973. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A nice little track from The Jackson Sisters – mellower than some of their other work, but with a sweetly swaying groove that's still quite compelling! The vocal approach is kind of in the Ann Sexton mode – with arrangements by Paul Riser that bubble up from under to give the track ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Polydor sleeve.)
Jack Jacobs —
I Believe It's Alright (vocal, extended) (with bonus zine) ... 7-inch Melodies International (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99
A rare bit of blue-eyed soul from the Philly scene of the 70s – tight and funky, with this romping bassline that really drives the whole thing along – as Jack Jacobs croons out a meaningful lead that's got a strong Free Soul vibe! The tune's got this warmly funky quality that's great ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition – with bonus 16 page Melozine magazine, with pages of information on Jack – and an article on Zeriiya Zekkariyas, aka Linda Womack!)
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!)
Get On Down, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99 10.98
A solid rocksteady stepper from The Jamaicans – a group whose sublime harmonies really take the groove to a whole new level! The flipside features a very echoey take on the same rhythm – served up by Duke Reid, but with an approach that's very early experimental dub! (Reggae, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Phil-LA Of Soul, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $9.99
Nice one! "The Horse" is a tasty vocal version of Cliff Nobles' big hit – and it's got a very similar backing to the original, plus some nice lyrics about the track. "The Mule" is an instrumental, with a similar sound, too. Both cuts are written by Jesse James – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has numerous light marks but plays great.)
People, 1973. Very Good ... $8.99
Hard rockin' funky JB's classic, with a stone funky groove! "If You Don't Get It" is a slammer – all party funk, in the best Fred Wesley mode, and slammin all the way through! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
People, 1973. Very Good ... $9.99
One of the best breakbeat tracks you'll ever find from the JBs! This original single includes parts 1, 2, & 3 of this monster cut from the "Damn Right I Am Somebody" LP – which are more than were on the album version! A classic, and still one of the best cuts ever by the JBs! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label pressing.)
Tramp (Germany), Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99
George Johnson is plenty woke on this tight funky number – a tune that explodes with heavy drums, popping bass, and riffing guitar beneath George's super-powerful vocals in the lead – which then step aside for a mighty tenor solo in the middle! "Penn Walk" follows in a very ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Savoy, Late 40s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $29.99
A rare 7" single from Savoy – one that features early work from trombonist JJ Johnson! Titles include "Rifette", "Down Vernon's Alley", "Boneology", and "Yesterdays". 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl and cover are great!)
Big Apple, 1985. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Hi Records, 1973. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Twinight, Late 60s. Very Good ... $16.99
Excellent Twinight material from Syl Johnson backed by Pieces Of Peace– filled with the kind of deep soul that still makes him a favorite after all these years, and with a nice dash of Chicago funk thrown into the mix! "Concrete Reservation"'s got a nice bass-y groove to it, and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Numero, Mid/Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Durand Jones & The Indications —
Don't You Know/Colemine, 2019. New Copy ... $5.99 8.99
Sweet soul meets funky soul on this gem of a single from Durand Jones & The Indications – as there's a nice chunky rhythm at the bottom, and this wonderful warm vocal interplay floating over the top – with a mighty sweet message to match! "True Love" is also pretty sweet ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Colemine, 2018. New Copy ... $6.99 7.98
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
Conchillo, 1976. Very Good ... $9.99
How many times have we said that! "Makin Love On The First Night" is a beautiful cut – southern/modern, with a sweet midtempo groove that's made the track a favorite of ours for years – the kind of non-LP smooth soul cut that shows that funk fans aren't the only ones who need ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a bit of pen.)
Daptone, 2010. New Copy ... $4.99
A pair of the best tracks from the instant classic, mainstream attention seizing I Learned The Hard Way – "Better Things" and "Window Shopping on a 45 – as they should be, because these are neo jukebox classics of the highest caliber! "Better Things" is a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Daptone, 2017. New Copy ... $5.99 8.99
A fantastic funky single from Sharon Jones – a tune that dips, turns, swells, and grooves – all with an even more fantastic demonstration of her vocal skills than usual – and support from the Dap-Kings that show again that they're one of the best funky bands in the business! ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Epic (Mexico), 1975. Near Mint- ... $3.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Mexican pressing with Spanish titles, still in the plastic Epic sleeve.)
Numero, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $6.99
A rare indie track from Thelma Jones – recorded down in Florida with a nicely burning groove! "I Can't Stand It" moves along at a slow-stepping, yet funky sort of pace – with a chunky rhythm that really lets Thelma take off with her vocals in the lead! "Only ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
VMP, 1972. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have Xs in marker and some aging.)
Tangerine, Late 40s. Very Good ... $29.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(60s white label pressing.)
Tangerine, 1962. Very Good ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tangerine, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Garrison/Outta Sight (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $9.99
A great back-to-back set of Northern soul! "Carlena" is a hard-rolling groover by Just Brothers – an obscure 60s harmony combo with a rough edge that's just right for the groove! The Honey Bees really kick it on "Let's Get Back Together" – a tune produced here with ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
DC Sound Ltd, Late 60s. Very Good ... $11.99
Great harmony soul! Both cuts are stellar – with that kind of spare, post-doo wop 60s soul harmony sound that we love to death. The production is by Gene Dozier, and Frankie Karl's vocals really send us! A great lost winner! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tramp (Germany), Late 60s. New Copy ... $5.99
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!)
Instant/Lu Pine, Early 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Atlantic Oldies issue with repro labels.)
Serock, 1963. Very Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole.)
Sahara, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
RPM, 1957. Very Good ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
