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Great music in many modes -- northern soul, deep soul, harmony soul, modern soul, and group soul -- plus disco, funk, club, electro, rare groove, and more!
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RCA, 2014. Used ... $4.99
Aretha Franklin has a really classic sort of look on the cover – which is quite fitting, as the album's maybe one of her most classic records in years! The album has Franklin taking on songs by other famous female singers, but reworking nearly all of them in a style that's all her own – ... read more CD
Atlantic/Rhino, 1960s/1970s. Used 4 CDs ... $9.99
Includes 84 tracks plus a 79 page booklet. CD
(Out of print, slipcover is not included.)
Lowell Fulson —
Hung Down Head ... CD Chess, 1950s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Great early work from Lowell Fulson – tracks recorded in the 50s for Chess Records – all in Chicago, and a fair bit more obscure than some of Lowell's better-known sides from the 60s! There's still a nicely gritty groove going on here – a style that's rooted in blues, but which ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Hotlanta/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. Used ... $18.99
An incredible record from the southern scene of the 70s – a really unique set that's filled with righteous soul touches, and which really stands out from most other southern soul of the time! The feel here is often in a cosmic mode with plenty of jazz at the bottom – a sound that's ... read more CD
Motown, 1960s/1970s. Used 2CD ... $6.99
47 tracks on 2CDs!! CD
(Still seealed!)
Marvin Gaye —
What's Going On (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Motown/Universal (Japan), 1971. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of the few cases in the history of pop music where the record is worth all the hype! Marvin blew everyone's mind when he unleashed this amazing suite of political soul tunes – not only just because he'd moved past the simple love songs of earlier years, but also because he was working ... read more CD
Also available (2005 Japanese pressing with 2 bonus tracks – comes in a cool gatefold sleeve, just like the original LP!)
What's Going On ... LP 27.99
What's Going On (50th anniversary 180 gram 2LP pressing) ... LP 39.99
Universal, 1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Warner, 1970s. Used ... $3.99
Titles include "My Radio Sure Sounds Good To Me", "Hair", "We've Been Waiting", "Can You Handle It", "Sooner or Later", "The Jam", "It's Alright", and "Now D U Wanta Dance". CD
(Out of print.)
Graham Central Station —
Mirror ... CD Warner (Japan), 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Larry Graham and crew are definitely going for a fuller sound on this set – starting off the record with a funky marching band, in Tusk-like fashion – then rolling into some bass-heavy funk that tops even their previous records for tightness! The groove is a key element in the growth ... read more CD
(Out of print 1990 Japanese pressing.)
Motown, 1970s. Used ... $1.99
Includes the songs "Tired Of Being Alone", "Call Me (Come Back Home)", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Here I Am (Come And Take Me)", "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart", "Let's Stay Together", "I Can't Get Next To You", "You ... read more CD
(CRC pressing.)
Al Green —
Al Green's Greatest Hits (with bonus tracks) ... CD Hi Records/Right Stuff, 1975. Used ... Just Sold Out!
What can we say? Most of the biggest hits, and many of the very best tracks cut in the prime of Al Green's career – which is to say some of the very best Memphis soul ever recorded! It's just one of these Greatest Hits packages of pure, inarguable perfection – with "Call Me" ... read more CD
Also available Al Green's Greatest Hits ... CD 8.99(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 2003. Used ... $2.99
A stunner! Al Green returns to the glorious, exuberant soul brilliance of the Hi Records years for his Blue Note debut – an amazing return to form that we could kick ourselves for not anticipating! Al Green asserted long, long ago that he had no intention of ever making another secular soul ... read more CD
Hi Records/Right Stuff, 1970s. Used ... $4.99
What can we say but more, more, more! Al Green's great – always great – so we're more than happy to have this second volume to his greatest hit set, one that features some unusual tunes from later years, plus classics from his 70s tenure at Hi Records. Titles include "As Long As ... read more CD
Hi Records/Capitol, 1970s. Used ... $2.99
Tracks include "Tired Of Being Alone", "Love TKO", "Take Me To The River", "Turn Of The Lights", "Call Me", "Life Is A Song Worth Singing", "Close The Door", and "Here I Am (Come And Take Me)". CD
(Out of print.)
Gotham/Krazy Kat (France), 1950s. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print.)
Guy —
Guy (Japanese pressing) ... CD MCA/Victor (Japan), 1988. Used ... $11.99
A stone cold classic from Teddy Riley! Forget what you might think about the cliches of New Jack Swing, because this record is a landmark of modern soul, one of the freshest R&B albums from the 80s, and it still sounds great today. After starting things out with Wrecks N Effect, Riley moved ... read more CD
(1991 Japanese pressing.)
Atco (Japan), 1970. Used ... $11.99 18.99
Landmark stuff, and a beautiful album that mixes soulful tracks with Donny's nascent jazz sensibility! The set's a key chapter in the history of soul music – a record that has Donny emerging from shadows of the Chicago studio scene to become one of the most promising soul artists of the 70s. ... read more CD
(Out of print 2013 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
CBS/Rhino, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $5.99
Titles include "This Is All", "Little Demon", "Just Don't Care", "You Made Me Love You", "Yellow Cat", "Frenzy", "Feast Of The Mau Mau", and "I Put A Spell On You" – 17 tracks total. CD
Isaac Hayes —
Ultimate Isaac Hayes – Can You Dig It (2CD + DVD box set) ... CD Stax, Late 60s/1970s. Used 2CDs & DVD ... $8.99
Great work by Isaac Hayes – featuring a wealth of classic tunes from his years at Stax, packaged with some bonus video material from the 70s! The music alone is more than worth the price of the set – as the collection includes big hits, choice album tracks, and even 3 never-issued ... read more CD
GEC/P-Vine (Japan), 1976. Used ... $24.99 34.99
The classic first LP by this stellar Chicago harmony group – and a monster! Heaven & Earth had a wonderful falsetto harmony sound that reminds us a lot of east coast winners like Blue Magic or The Stylistics – and like some of the best east coast groups, this group's vocals work ... read more CD
Also available I Can't Seem To Forget You ... CD 12.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
Dome (UK), 2000. Used ... $6.99
A flagship record from the wonderful Dome label – one of the hippest homes to contemporary soul on the other side of the Atlantic – and a company that's given us great music for over two decades! This set is one of their key early releases – a brilliant set from Hil St Soul ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Camelle Hinds —
Soul Degrees ... CD Victor (Japan), 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Charly (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $2.99
Lightnin Hopkins —
It's A Sin To Be Rich ... CD Fantasy, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Giant, 1993. Used ... $1.99
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Chess, 1959. Used ... $3.99
2 blues classics from the great Howlin Wolf – back to back on a single CD! First up is the self-titled Howlin Wolf – a record that has Wolf tightening it up a bit from his earliest years at Chess, and moving into a groove that would forever make him one of the key artists to record for ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Kent (UK), 1964/1965. Used ... $9.99
A pair of 60s classics by the mighty Impressions – back to back on a single CD! On Keep On Pushing, there's no need for The Impressions to push from behind – because with a record like this, they're very firmly in the driver's seat! The album's a treasure through and through – ... read more CD
T Neck/Rhino, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $5.99
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Island, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Mid 90s Isleys – with some songs written by Angela Winbush, who also produces – as does R Kelly on a few numbers too! Includes "Floatin On Your Love", 'Whenever You're Ready", "Let's Get Intimate", their cover of Simply Red's "Holding Back The Years" ... read more CD
(Out of print, CRC pressing.)
RCA, 1959/1960. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Limelight/Dusty Groove, 1969. Used ... $7.99
One of our favorite albums of all times – and a legendary testament to the greatness of the Chicago music scene in the late 60s! Melvin Jackson was the bassist in Eddie Harris' very successful group of the time – and his playing on Eddie's trippy and funky records for Atlantic is one ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Motown, Early 70s. Used ... $1.99
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Michael Jackson —
Dangerous (longbox version) ... CD Epic, 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of those records that we remember dismissing at the time – but honestly, it really lives up to repeated listenings in later years! Sure, Michael Jackson's no longer working with Quincy Jones – and instead goes for Teddy Riley and some other (then) contemporary producers – but ... read more CD
(Sealed longbox edition. Box is very slightly warped from years storage but still in great shape – an excellent copy!)
Michael Jackson —
Hello World – Motown Solo Collection (Got To Be There/Motown/Hip-O Select, Early 70s. Used 3CDs ... Just Sold Out!
An amazing tribute to the late Michael Jackson – a beautifully done package that brings together all of his early solo albums for Motown – plus some great bonus tracks as well – all wrapped up in a book-styled cover with lots of notes and vintage photos! The music here is ... read more CD
Millie Jackson —
Still Caught Up (UK pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD Spring/Southbound (UK), 1975/2006. Used ... $5.99
A great follow up to Mille Jackson's classic Caught Up album – but one that's also a key turning point too! The theme here is the same as the album before – with tunes that have a woman "caught up" in love and all of its tangles – but the sound is also bolder, more ... read more CD
Chess/MCA, 1960s/Mid 70s. Used 2CD ... $4.99
44 tracks on 2CDs – including some previously unreleased tracks! CD
(Out of print.)
Geffen, 1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used ... $4.99
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(Some pen mark on disc.)
On The Spot, 1981. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Verve, 2004. Used ... $1.99 3.99
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(Booklet appears to be signed by the artist.)
Telarc, 1995. Used ... $3.99
Prestige/OJC, 1960. Used ... $3.99
Could anyone ever utter a sexier line than "Don't go to strangers, come to me?" We think not, and it's material like that that makes the album a real killer from Etta Jones – one of her best from the 60s, cut when she was really developing her skills as a vocalist, but still had ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing, still sealed!)
Prestige/OJC, 1962. Used ... $4.99
Hard to imagine Etta Jones being lonely and blue – especially when she sounds as great as this! The album's one of Jones' early classics from Prestige – a date that really has her classing things up a lot, and drawing on bits of Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington's styles, to mix in ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(Out of print 1992 OJC pressing.)
Jimmy Jones —
Handy Man ... CD CUB, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
Titles include "I Told You So", "A Wondrous Place", "Itchin", "Pardon Me", "Ee-I-Ee-I Oh!", "My Precious Angel", "Ready For Love", and more – 25 songs total. CD
(Out of print.)
Quincy Jones —
You've Got It Bad Girl ... CD A&M/Verve, 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet funky Q for the 70s – easily one of the coolest albums ever from Quincy Jones! The album's got a very heavy electric vibe – one that's kind of a laidback take on the styles that Jones was forging in some of his 70s soundtrack work – served up with massive work on the ... (Jazz, Soul) read more CD
(2009 digipak pressing.)
JVC (Japan), 1981. Used ... $29.99
A rare Japanese-only session – one that has vocalist Salena Jones joining the fusion supergroup Stuff – in a set that's easily one of the most soulful outings from both artists involved! Although Jones mostly worked overseas, she's got a slinky style here that really fits the groove of ... (Vocalists, Soul) read more CD
(2003 XRCD24 pressing – in great shape with obi! Disc has a sample stamp and barcode has a small Japanese promo sticker.)
Daptone, 2005. Used ... $5.99
The long-anticipated second album from Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings is a stunner – undoubtedly stronger than the group's fantastic debut – and a record that not only transcends the late model funk revival genre, but stands on footing as solid as the best hard funky soul of the late ... (Deep Funk, Soul) read more CD
JSP (UK), Late 30s. Used ... $4.99
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MCA/Decca, Late 30s/1940s/Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
An excellent collection – 46 tracks, and most of his important early singles for Decca Records! CD
(Out of print.)
MCA (Japan), Late 1930s/1940s/Early 1950s. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print, includes obi.)
Concord, 2017. Used ... $8.99
Valerie June's been bubbling under for almost a decade – recording work with other artists, doing a variety of projects, and finally getting her chance to shine in the spotlight with her previous debut – yet it may well be this well-crafted second album that finally puts the singer over ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Cherry Red (UK), Mid 80s. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
Kape, 1960s. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Tracks include "Oh What A Night", "Girl In My Heart", "Too Proud To Let You Know", "Donald Duck", "Over The Rainbow", and "Walking In The Rain". 20 tracks total. CD
(CDr pressing.)
Warner (Japan), 1981. Used ... $6.99
Damn wonderful solo work from Chaka Khan – a record that holds onto all the best funky elements of her 70s music with Rufus – but also finds a way to put the lady even more strongly out front! There's maybe a bit more of a clubby vibe here than before, but never in a cheesy or ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Arista, 1988. Used ... $6.99
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(Original pressing.)
Stax, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $9.99
BB King —
Blues (with bonus tracks) ... CD Crown/Ace (UK), 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An album named after a genre, but one that offers up the very special focus that BB King brought to blues music – especially in these early years of his career! King's a giant at this point – a hell of a singer, with a sound that's a key bridge between gospel and soul – and a ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
MCA, 1965. Used ... $1.99
An excellent set by BB King – one of his best from the 60s, and a smoking live set recorded at Chicago's legendary Regal Theatre! The enthusiasm at the venue shows that BB's Memphis-honed style is a perfect fit for the electrified Chicago sound of the 60s – and the recording really ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Back page of the booklet has some wear.)
Essential/Society Hill, 2023. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Son of Ben E King, performing his father's hits. CD
RCA/BMG, Late 70s-Mid 80s. Used ... $4.99
A solid overview of RCA material from Evelyn Champagne King – from the disco era hits, catchy club soul, and synth soaked 80s grooves! Evelyn's sound is usually upbeat and catchy, but she's does her thing and more measured and and smoothed out soul numbers, and bass & synth grooves in ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Buddah, 1973. Used ... $9.99
A pivotal album for Gladys Knight and group – as the record features their super-huge hit "The Midnight Train To Georgia", a landmark track that not only had a catchy pop hook, but which spoke volumes about African-American migration in the postwar years. The track's one of those ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia/Legacy, 1980. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
BMG, 1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(BMG pressing.)
Gladys Knight & The Pips —
Ultimate Collection ... CD Motown, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $4.99
Tracks include "I Heard It Through The Grapevine", "I Wish It Would Rain", "Every Little Bit Hurts", "The Nitty Gritty", "If I Were Your Woman", "I Don't Want To Do Wrong", and "All I Need Is Time" – 22 tracks total. CD
Solar/Victor (Japan), 1987. Used ... $19.99
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(1987 Japanese pressing.)
Celluloid, 1970/1984. Used ... $6.99
The first album by the second group to call themselves the Last Poets – and as fierce a document of their rich talents as you'll ever find – bursting forth with anger and righteousness at a level as tight as Gil Scott-Heron's first album! The group here is the key second lineup of the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Anti, 2005. Used ... $1.99
A surprisingly wonderful set from deep soul diva Bettye Lavette – a record that's actually as good as most of her older work, and that's something we didn't expect! We'll be honest in saying that we're always pretty darn suspicious of comeback albums by older soul singers – and usually ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Anti, 2007. Used ... $4.99
The long-overdue return of Bettye Lavette to Muscle Shoals – the scene of her ill-fated album for Atlantic Records from the early 70s – hence the title of this album! The style here is certainly classic, and very old school – with backings provided by The Drive-By Truckers, whose ... read more CD
Dome (UK), 2020. Used ... $9.99
Really fantastic work from Jarrod Lawson – one of those underground singers who should be huge, if the world had any justice! Lawson's a cut above, and completely his own singer – the kind of individual talent that comes along once in a generation, like Al Jarreau or Michael Franks ... (Neo Soul, Soul) read more CD
Chess/MCA, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Chess, Early 50s. Used ... $1.99
King/Real Gone, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $24.99
Amazing sounds from one of the all-time greats – the legendary Little Willie John – not only a key inspiration to James Brown, but one of the formative forces in soul music at the start of the 60s! The material here was cut by King Records at the height of its R&B years, but it ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 2019. Used ... $4.99
The breakout record from Lizzo – a set that's even more musically striking than its instantly-iconic cover image! The record bristles with an energized take on contemporary R&B, mixed with just the right dose of hip hop – and although Missy Elliott guests on one track, Lizzo's ... read more CD
P-Vine (Japan), Early 1980s. Used ... $12.99
A sweet SoCal groover from Cecil Lyde – recorded in LA in the early 80s, with a great mix of funky club and mellow soul modes! Cecil's got a great ear for the grittier side of California funk at the time – tunes that still use the heavy bass and keyboards of mainstream work from the ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Gloria Lynne —
Miss Gloria Lynne ... CD Everest/Evidence, 1958. Used ... $2.99
Danny Madden —
These Are The Facts Of Life ... CD Giant, 1991. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode and booklet.)
Delmark, 1967. Used ... $4.99 6.99
A classic bit of indie blues from the Chicago scene – featuring some great players from the second generation after Chess Records stopped picking up the younger local talents! Magic Sam leads the group on vocals and guitar, and he's working here with Mighty Joe Young on guitar, Odie Payne on ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
Also available West Side Soul ... CD 14.99
Taj Mahal —
Giant Step/Columbia, 1971. Used ... $4.99 Also available Giant Step/
Now Again, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used CD & Book ... $9.99
An artist you might not know at all – but one you'll be digging plenty after hearing this wonderful set! Richard Marks is a guitarist and singer with a very funky, very gritty sound – really right up there with the best of the funky 45 underground of the time – which makes this ... read more CD
Curtom/Rhino, 1972. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
Curtis Mayfield's lasting classic – and an album that the world will remember forever! Apart from being his hugely successful entry into the blacksploitation soundtrack field, this album's also a monster set of grooves that includes some of Curtis' funkiest work ever – a record that ... read more CD
Also available (Deluxe 25th anniversary edition in a nice fold out, die-cut digipak case!)
Superfly (die-cut gatefold cover) ... LP 36.99
Superfly (2LP deluxe edition) ... LP 36.99
Maze —
Anthology ... CD Right Stuff/Capitol, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
An essential 2 CD set that brings together some of the best work ever by one of the 70's most enduring modern soul groups! We've always loved Maze, but they sound extremely great on this CD – since it picks through their classic albums, and brings together the best cuts, skipping over some ... read more CD
Warner, 1993. Used ... $3.99
A really well-titled set from Frankie Beverly & Maze – as the album takes the group right back to the mellow-stepping sound that first made them great back in the 70s! Production's a bit more updated, but still very laidback – and there's a smoothly-grooving glow to the record we ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
See For Miles (UK), Early 60s. Used ... $4.99 6.99
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(Out of print.)
Capitol/Fuel 2000, 1970. Used ... $8.99
An incredible record from Mississippi Fred McDowell – a set that was issued on a big label, but which has a wonderfully rootsy feel throughout – in a way that almost out-does any work from the indie blues labels of the time! The package was put together by Tommy Couch as an early ... (Blues, Soul) read more CD
(Sealed.)
Mae, 2003. Used ... $1.99
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